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Diamond Anniversary Band Stackable Ring 1.32ct Marquise 14K Rose Gold Brand New
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Anniversary Band 1.32ct 14K Rose Gold Wedding Ring Solid 14K Rose Gold  100% Natural
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold and diamond stackable band ring. This ring features a seven stone design with
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Thin Diamond Wedding Band, 14K White Gold, Ring Size 7, Stackable Diamond Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
. Made in 14K white gold, this ring features a classic and timeless design that will never go out of
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 70s Nugget Ring 24k Gold Diamond 14k Stacking Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage nugget & diamond ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (the gold
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mixed Cut Diamond Band Estate 14k White Gold Stacking Ring Anniversary Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary estate mixed cut diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14k White Yellow Rose Gold U Pave Diamond Stacking Fashion Rings 0.80ctw
Located in Tustin, CA
Fashion Rings. They feature 0.80ctw F-G/VS round brilliant cut diamonds set in these 14k gold stacking
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.45ctw Diamond Swirl Wedding Band, 14K White Gold, Ring Size 4.5, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
white gold, this ring features a delicate swirl design adorned with dazzling round diamonds. The total
Category

Vintage 1980s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Baguette Diamond Wedding Band, 14K White Gold, Ring Size 6.5, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
This beautiful diamond eternity band is a symbol of everlasting love and commitment. Crafted in 14K
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond Ball Bead Stackable Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold Modern Fashion
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Round White Diamonds at 0.20 Carats Ring Size: Size 7
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.03ctw Retro Diamond Wedding Band, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 4.25, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
yellow gold, this ring features a thin band with a total carat weight of 0.03. The diamonds are round cut
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold 0.80ct Alternating Round Brilliant Ruby Diamond Prong Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This classy ruby and diamond band/ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold. A classic style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Tulip Ring Sz 5.5 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond tulip ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 7
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.30ctw Engraved Diamond Wedding Band, 14K White Gold, Ring Size 6.25, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
14K white gold, it features a total carat weight of 0.30ctw of round cut diamonds. The diamonds are
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Ring Thin Stackable Band .80 Carat
Located in Addison, TX
Item Details Materials: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7.00 Hallmarks: 14K 8492 – 311 Total Weight: 0.80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Baguette Diamond Stackable Open Ring Band Modern Fashion Trendy 14K Yellow Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K Yellow Gold 6 Baguette Diamonds at approximately 0.22 Carats Total Weight Color: G-H / Clarity
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Diamond Stackable Open Ring Band Modern Fashion Trendy 14K White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K Yellow Gold 6 Baguette Diamonds at approximately 0.22 Carats Total Weight 0.17 Carats Total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Tulip Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage sapphire & diamond tulip ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

0.08ctw RetroDiamond Engagement Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 3.75, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
ring or stackable ring set. Made with 14K yellow gold, this ring features a thin band with a total
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Stackable Wedding Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold and diamond stackable wedding band ring. This ring features a tapered design
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Gypsy Stackable Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold and diamond gypsy stackable band ring. This ring features an eternity design
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Milgrain Stackable Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold and diamond milgrain stackable band ring. This ring features eleven channel
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Black and White Diamond Stackable Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k rose gold White Diamonds: round brilliant cuts = 0.10cttw Black Diamonds: round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2.78 Carat Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Stackable Bands
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
all the rings combined is 2.78 carats. All the bands are made in 14 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold, sapphire and diamond stackable band ring. This ring features alternating
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Four Stackable Eternity Diamond Gold Band Rings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
2.64ct t.w.(0.66ct t.w. for each ring) F color VVs clarity conflict free diamonds. There are 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Matching Trisko 14k Yellow Gold Round White Diamond Stackable Bands Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This listing is for both ring 14k Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stackable band. 10.8
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

60s Vintage Diamond Band Sz 5 Wedding Ring 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k"
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bill Blass Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Stack Ring 1990s
By Bill Blass
Located in Towson, MD
A vintage 1990s Bill Blass three-ring set in 14 karat yellow gold, each ring featuring vibrant
Category

1990s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stackable Diamond Ring Set
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
The Price listed is for all 4 diamond rings! If you prefer you can also order them with your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Square Ring Sz 6.5 Stacking Band Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
& Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k"
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sparkling .20 CTW Diamond 14K White Wedding Band Stackable Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, VS to SI clarity Delicate foliate motif detail to the gold flanking the diamonds Can be worn as a
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round .56ctw Stackable Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Down one size or up two sizes for $25 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Tulip Ring Sz 5.5 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage emerald & diamond tulip ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro .04ctw Diamond Wedding Band, 14K Yellow Gold, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
A retro 14 karat yellow gold diamond wedding band. This stackable band features a mid-century
Category

1990s Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Halo Stackable Ring, 14kt Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold emerald and diamond halo stackable ring. This May birthstone ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli Diamond Eternity Ring 6.5 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry Stack Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish lapis lazuli & diamond eternity ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut lapis
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Anniversary Band Stackable Wedding Ring .97ct Marquise 14K Brand New
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond Anniversary Band .97ct 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring Solid 14K Yellow Gold  100% Natural
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 14K White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely stunning ring in 14k white gold featuring diamond accents and two
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Band, 14K Yellow Gold, Retro Diamond Band, Stackable Diamond Rin
Located in McLeansville, NC
A retro 14 karat yellow and white gold diamond band. This ring features a row of pavé set single
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k TT Gold 1.70ctw Channel Ruby Pave Diamond 5 Band Harem Stack Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique ring is crafted from solid 14k rose and white gold and features a harem style
Category

Antique 19th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Carnelian and Diamond Flower Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An enchanting antique ring, crafted in rich 14k gold and showcasing a delicate diamond-set rose in
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 14k Round .20ctw Slight Contour Stackable Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Can be sized up 1 size for $25 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 14k Round Brilliant Cut .33ctw Stackable Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Can be sized up 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round Brilliant Cut .13ctw Stackable Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes or Down 1 size for $25 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Chain Link Stackable Band Ring, 14KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold diamond chain link stackable band ring. This minimalist ring features a two
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage pear shape diamond 14k white gold wedding stacking band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage ring from the 2000s showcases seven finely matched pear shape diamonds totaling
Category

20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Emerald and Sapphire Weighing 1.45 Carat Stacking Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14k white gold double facing pear shape emerald and pear shape sapphire ring with diamonds Ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Channel Set Diamond Stackable Wedding Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold and channel set diamond stackable wedding band ring. This ring features
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maurice Tishman 14K Diamond Sapphire Set of 3 Stackable Antique Rings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique 14K Gold Diamond & Sapphire Maurice Tishman Set of 3 Stackable Rings. The rings are in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro Diamond Engagement Ring, Milgrain Diamond Ring, Stackable Diamond Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A retro 14 karat yellow and white gold diamond engagement ring. This stackable ring features a full
Category

1990s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Faceted Opal Diamond Ring Estate 14 Karat Gold Stacker Stacking Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
3mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k”.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Round Ruby Sapphire Diamond Opal Pearl 5 Band Harem Stack Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
this ring.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 13.23 Grams Ring Width: 16.96mm (top of ring
Category

Vintage 1960s American Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Contemporary Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sleek shank Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold With maker's mark Ring size: 7 and sizable Measures North
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stackable Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stacking and/or layering Tested as 14k gold Ring Size: 7 & Sizable Top measures 4.0 mm and sits 4.3 mm
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.80 ctw Round Brilliant Baguette Diamond Stackable Band, 14K White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold baguette and round brilliant cut diamond stackable band ring. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold round and baguette cut diamond stackable band ring. This ring features
Category

1990s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Amethyst Diamond Stackable Ring, 14KT Yellow Gold, Ring Size 4.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold marquise amethyst and diamond stackable ring. This February
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Gold And Diamond Stackable Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 14k gold and diamond stackable rings. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 18 vintage editions and 58 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to 14k gold and diamond stackable rings. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc., Five Star Jewelry and Belfiore Jewelry produced popular versions that are worth a look. There are many round cut, baguette cut and oval cut 14k gold and diamond stackable rings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 14k gold and diamond stackable rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 14k Gold And Diamond Stackable Rings?

Prices for 14k gold and diamond stackable rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $275 and can go as high as $13,700, while 14k gold and diamond stackable rings, on average, fetch $899.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.