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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

14KT Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold bezel set diamond stackable band ring. This band features bezel set, round
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 14KT for 14 karat gold Circa: 2000 Ring Size: 4 1/4 & sizable Measures: 2.2 mm wide and sits
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.80 ctw Round Brilliant Baguette Diamond Stackable Band, 14K White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
clarity Ring Size 7 Width: 3.5 mm Weight: 1.4 dwts. / 2.18 grams Stamps: 14K LJ A Couple Of Things to
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Moissanite Wedding Band, 14K Rose Gold, Ring Size 7, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat rose gold fancy moissanite wedding band. This stackable moissanite band features
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow, White, and Rose Gold Pave Diamond Butterfly Stack Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K tri-tone Diamond: 199 round brilliant cut = 2.20cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Stackable Band Ring
Located in US
Estate stackable band ring There are 5 Round Cut Sapphires that weigh approx. 0.15 carats and 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and .21 Carat Diamond Gypsy Set Stackable Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold and diamond gypsy set stackable band ring. This ring features a slightly
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Band, 14K White Gold, Something Blue, Sapphire Stackable Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold sapphire and diamond band. This stackable band features channel set
Category

Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Band Stackable Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as 14 karat white gold Ring Size: 8 1/4 & sizable Top measures: 3.1 mm and sits 1.8 mm high
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Rose and White Gold Diamond Stackable Bands
Located in Webster, NY
14K white and rose gold stackable diamond bands. Gemstone: Diamond Diamond Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Set of 3 Square Stacking Rings 6.5 Estate 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish set of 3 square stacking rings crafted in 14 karat white gold. Round brilliant cut
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arianna Jewels Minimalist Diamond Stacking Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
• Sparkling genuine diamonds create this spectacular diamond ring. Each diamond glimmers with
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Retro Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Fishtail Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 7 1/2 & sizable Measures: 2.8 mm wide
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.16 Carat 14 Karat Gold Diamond Stackable Ring in White, Yellow and Rose Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Sparkling genuine diamonds create this spectacular diamond ring. Each diamond glimmers with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro Diamond Band, Stackable Diamond Band, Milgrain Diamond Ring, Bi Color Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A retro 14 karat yellow and white gold diamond band. This stackable ring features a milgrain
Category

1990s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

0.12ctw Diamond and Ruby Band Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Add a pop of color and sparkle with this 0.12ctw diamond and ruby band ring in 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Stackable 3.05 Carat Diamonds Tricolor Gold Eternity Band Rings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k white gold, yellow gold, rose gold Diamond Details: Approximately 3.05ctw of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

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

Duo Stack Ring with Fusion Yellow and Rose Gold with a Diamond, 14 Karat
By D Deco Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A fusion of rose and yellow gold in a duo stack ring style, where there is a 0.02 carat Diamond on
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

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

Set of 2 Black and White Diamond Hexagonal Stacking Rings 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant set of 2 stacking rings, crafted in 14 karat rose gold. Black diamonds total an estimated
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold

0.05ctw Diamond Chain Link Stackable Band Ring, 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold diamond chain link stackable band ring. This minimalist ring features a two
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
weigh approximately 0.18 carat total - eye clean and bright. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold. With maker's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
weigh approximately 0.18 carat total - eye clean and bright. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold. With maker's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 1.15 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stackable Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Ring size: 7 and sizable Measures 4.5 mm wide and sits 4 mm high Total Weight: 5.8
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Duo Stack Ring with Fusion Yellow and Rope Rose Gold with Diamonds, 14 Karat
By D Deco Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A fusion of rose and yellow gold in a duo stack ring style. Diamond Weight 0.28 carats, 14K Gold
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold GG Link Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k Yellow Gold GG Link 0.06tcw Diamond Ring This elegant 14k yellow gold ring features a unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wheat Band Stacking Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold. With maker's mark. Circa: 20th century. Ring size: 6 1/2. Measures: North
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Rachel Koen Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Yellow and White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow and white gold. It features a center round
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.89cttw Ruby and 1.05cttw Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds outline. The stones are beautifully circling all the way around the band and are set in fine 14k
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Wide Band Ring 0.54 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in rich 14k yellow gold, this striking band ring features a brilliant diagonal cluster of
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Diamond Ring Guard, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring, Wedding
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold marquise diamond ring guard. This wrap stackable wedding band
Category

Vintage 1970s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Diamond Buckle Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 3.75, Small Diamond Buckle
Located in McLeansville, NC
to any outfit. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the ring features a small diamond buckle design. The ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sapphire Wedding Wrap Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold diamond and sapphire wedding wrap ring. This stackable ring jacket
Category

Vintage 1970s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of 3 Stackable 14 Karat Yellow, Rose and White Gold and Diamond Rings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Set of Three Stackable 14 Karat Yellow, Rose and White Gold and Diamond Rings Size 7
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.75 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stackable Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
era Tested as 14 karat gold Ring Size: 7 & Sizable Circa late 19th century Top measures 5.0 mm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Black Enamel Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish black enamel & diamond stacking band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 5 round brilliant
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Thin Moissanite Wedding Band, 14K Rose Gold, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat rose gold thin moissanite wedding band. This stackable band features pavé set, round
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.20ct Diamond Engagement Ring Set
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This engagement ring set is all you need to create a perfectly customized stack. Crafted from 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Enamel Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish turquoise & diamond stacking band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 5 round brilliant cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 2.51ct Diamond Ring MF03-071825
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Diamonds with a total weight of 1.0 carats allow it to effortlessly catch the light. Set in 14K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.15ctw Diamond Princess Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
radiant 14k white gold. Featuring a total diamond weight of 0.15ctw, this stunning size 6.5 ring showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wheat Stacking Wedding Band Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat total - eye clean and bright. With wheat engraved shoulders and profile. Stamped 14k for 14 karat
Category

20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Bar Band Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
radiant 14k yellow gold. Featuring a row of brilliant diamonds set in a minimalist bar design, this size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 0.75 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Eternity Band Stack Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.75 carat, H/I color and SI to I clarity Channel set Tested as 14 karat gold Ring Size: 4 1/2
Category

20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.33ctw Diamond Wedding Ring Jacket, 14k White Gold, Ring, Thin
Located in McLeansville, NC
This beautiful 0.33ctw diamond wedding ring jacket is crafted in 14K white gold and is ring size
Category

Vintage 1980s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 0.26 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat total G color with VS2 clarity Completed by squared off shank Stamped for 14 karat gold With
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50ctw Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring Jacket, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
sparkle to your ring stack. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this diamond wrap ring features a dazzling array
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.51 Carat Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Stackable Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
0.20 carat total, raspberry red in color Tested as 14 karat gold Ring Size: 4 3/4 & sizable Top
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1.25ct Teal Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring 14K Gold R6700
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a stunning teal sapphire bezel set with milgrain edges in a
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold and Black Diamond Eternity Stack Band
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Rose Gold Ring Featuring 21 Bezel Set Round Rose Cut Black Diamonds Totaling 0.90 Carats
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby Diamond Ring Guard, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring, Wedding Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold ruby and diamond ring guard. This stackable wrap ring features four
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold 0.154cttw
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful diamond ring is a perfect fit for any occasion. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, it
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Thin Diamond Curved Wedding Band, 14k White Gold, Ring, Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
collection. Crafted from 14K white gold, this ring is set with sparkling diamonds for a sophisticated look
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Anniversary Ring Stackable .33 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
white gold, this NEW piece features 11 natural diamonds. The round cut diamond are prong-set across the
Category

20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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.