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Sunita Nahata Pink Sapphire and Black Diamond Ring in 14Karat Rose Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
stack. Fancy pink sapphire (pave) and black diamond (bezel) ring in 14K rose gold. Pink Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sunita Nahata Blue Sapphire and Black Diamond Ring in 14Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
stack. Fancy blue sapphire (pave) and black diamond (bezel) ring in 14K white gold. Blue Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Scalloped Diamond Anniversary Band Ring, 14KT White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold scalloped diamond anniversary band ring. This stackable ring features five
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold 0.70 Carat Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Stackable, circa 1950s
Located in Addison, TX
the design of this ring it CAN NOT be sized Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14k White Gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Scalloped Diamond Wedding Band Ring, 14KT White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold scalloped diamond wedding band ring. This stackable band features a
Category

1990s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sugarloaf Moonstone and Diamond Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Materials: 14K gold and silver Moonstone: approximately 9 x 6 x 6 mm Diamonds: 43 single-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Silver

0.15ctw Thin Diamond Wedding Band, 14k White Gold, French Set
Located in McLeansville, NC
. Made with 14K white gold, this timeless design features a row of French set diamonds for a traditional
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solid Australian Opal with Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring AD2086-2
Located in Osprey, FL
vintage flare to the ring ♥ The ring setting is slightly above the finger so it can stack with most of
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Set Gold Infinity Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 14k, Tiffany & Co., New York City. This diamond-set ring in Tiffany’s iconic infinity
Category

Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k White Gold 0.20ctw Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
luxury and sentiment. Material: 14k White Gold Stone Details: 0.20ctw Natural Diamonds Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful estate ring is in 14k yellow gold and features an array of brilliant white diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.08 East to West Marquise Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A sweet and unusual ring, rendered in 14k yellow gold and set with a 1.08 carat marquis diamond
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent diamond and ruby snake ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
14k yellow gold gypsy style ring, set with a 1.50 carat cabochon sapphire and two diamonds weighing
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire Pear with Hidden Halo 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
stone settings. The ring is made to allow for ring stacking as well, making the accent diamonds across
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a lovely Mid-Century era diamond wedding band. The wide 14k white gold band showcases a
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Rachel Koen Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band 14K Yellow Gold 1.19Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This simple and sophisticated diamond eternity band is crafted in 14k yellow gold. Features 44
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.06 Salt and Pepper Marquise Diamond Halo Ring 14 Karat White Gold AD2269
Located in Osprey, FL
Ring size: US 7 (Free sizing) ♥ Ring width: 2.6mm ♥ Gemstone: Center diamond weighs 3.06ct; diamonds
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Multi-Color Gemstone Yellow Gold Stackable Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stacked or alone. They are versatile and can jazz up to any outfit and occasion! It is made in 14 Karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Color Gemstone White Gold Stackable Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stacked or alone. They are versatile and can jazz up to any outfit and occasion! The band is a size 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Scalloped Diamond Anniversary Band Ring, 14KT White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold scalloped diamond anniversary band ring. This stackable ring features five
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Shared Prong Natural Diamond Eternity Band 14K White Gold 0.75cttw
Located in New York, NY
of the engagement rings complimenting any center shape diamond. Wear it alone or stack it next to
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Snake Ring Vintage 14k Rose Gold 3 Bands Coiled Serpent Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat rose gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k"
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.34 Carat Pear Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring Set AD2042
Located in Osprey, FL
♥♥ This listing is for *TWO* rings (a set) as shown in the pictures! ♥ Beautiful 14k rose gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rachel Koen Shared Single Prong Diamond Eternity Band 14K Yellow Gold 0.75cttw
Located in New York, NY
circle diamond eternity band in 14k yellow gold. Measuring approx. 2.3mm wide this ring will sit flush
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.46 Carat Hexagon Salt and Pepper Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring AD1894-7
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a hexagon-shaped dark salt and pepper diamond in the center
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Channel Set Diamond Wedding Band, 14KT White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold channel set diamond wedding band. This stackable band features
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Triangle and Milgrain Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
14k yellow gold and diamond triangle & milgrain band. A fun band with triangle shapes in gold and
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 14 karat gold. Circa: 1880s. Ring Size: 6 3/4 & sizable. Measures: North to South 7.7 mm and sits
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

Retro Diamond Engagement Ring, Vintage Diamond Ring, Vintage Engagement 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

14KT Yellow Gold Wrap Ring with Round Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
for everyday wear or stacking with other favorites. Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold Style: Wrap / Bypass Ring
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Two Tone Single Cut Diamond Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Two Tone Single Cut Diamond Band. This classic wedding
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gemstone Mosaic Ring Vintage Sz 8 Dome 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish gemstone mosaic ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s). Blue topaz, amethyst
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 1...

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Five Stone Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian old mine cut diamonds and yellow gold five-stone gold ring circa 1900. * ABOUT THIS ITEM
Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Black Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stylish black diamond eternity band fashioned in 14 karat white gold. The diamond band is size 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beauvince Everyday Criss-Cross Ring 0.50 Ct Diamonds in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
on its own, stacked with other playful rings or paired as a wedding band. Total Diamond Weight: 0.50
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Oval Aquamarine Solitaire Ring Weighing 6.85 Carats
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
solitaire styles and stacked on the same finger with complementary gold bands or diamond rings. The sleek
Category

2010s American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Isolde 14K White Gold Band with 0.33ctw Natural Diamonds, Size 7
Located in Greeneville, TN
ring, or anniversary gift. Metal: 14K white gold Diamonds: 0.33ctw natural round brilliant Color
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Mustache Diamond Ring Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Moustache Jewelry Unique
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish & unusual Mustache diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 40 round brilliant cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1.00 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Double Row Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scallop motif gallery Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable Measures: 8.2 mm
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

.58 Carat Round Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
additional sizing options. Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Genuine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.25 Carat Round Diamond Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary 1.25 carat total weight diamond yellow gold eternity band ring. This is a beautifully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Channel Set Diamond Wedding Band, 14KT Yellow Gold, Ring Size 4.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold channel set diamond wedding band. This stackable band features seven channel
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.90 Carats Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fishtail Wedding Band Ring
By Leo Ingwer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat - F in color with VS clarity Featuring a fishtail profile Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold With
Category

1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The band has three tiny rose cut diamonds on the top of the ring and
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.41 Carat Multicolored Gemstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stackable Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stacked or alone. They are versatile and can jazz up to any outfit and occasion! It is made in 14 Karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bell Flower Wedding Eternity Band Ring Vintage 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond
Located in Torrance, CA
: Solid 14 karat rose gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k".
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Contemporary 0.19 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wheat Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 14 karat gold. With maker's mark. Circa: 21st century. Ring size: 6 1/2 and sizable. Measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Retro 0.55 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Fishtail Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders and a polished yellow gold shank Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 7 1/2
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Crescent Moon Star Diamond Ring Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Celestial Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish crescent moon & star diamond crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire Diamond Anniversary Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
), rising 5.8mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The is hallmarked "14k".
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Band 14 Karat White Gold Estate Ring Jewelry Scrolled Design
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage diamond wedding band (circa 1940s to 1950s) crafted in 14 karat white gold. 12
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Deco Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry Old Mine Cut
Located in Torrance, CA
the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k".
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Martin Flyer Modern 0.45 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Martin Flyer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat total - G/H color with VS1 clarity. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold. With maker's mark for Martin
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.49 Carat Multicolored Gemstone 14 Karat White Gold Stackable Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stacked or alone. They are versatile and can jazz up to any outfit and occasion! The band is a size 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate Diamond Band Hearts 14 Karat White Gold Ring Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate diamond heart ring, crafted in 14 karat white gold. Round brilliant cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Channel Set Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
14k yellow gold, ruby & diamond channel set band. A timeless band with round diamonds and rubies in
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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.