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Two-Tone 1.06ct Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in London, GB
ring. One further diamond punctuates each corner of the ring’s rectangular, openwork, platinum
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
: 18ct Gold & Platinum Box: The Vintage Jeweller Gift Box Comments: These diamonds have not been
Category

Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
diamonds add real character to the ring. This hand crafted piece is finished with a contrasting band of 18
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1962 Ring natural 8ct Cornflower Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25/ 6.5gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters decorated with natural untreated light
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Diamond Weight: 0.70ct Diamond Details: Approx. Colour: G, Clarity: VS Tested As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Box
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Old and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite diamond ring crafted from a blend of 18ct gold and platinum. At the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a superb 18ct gold pearl and diamond cluster ring. Set upon a platinum head, the central
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
. 0.60 carats Diamond Details: Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS-SI Tested As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Box: The
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Two Tone 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Two Tone 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Ring is a stunning piece crafted from 18K white gold
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive vintage pearl ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting. This
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Emerald Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
luxury. Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1.44ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
carat yellow gold contrasting wonderfully with the cool white tones of the diamond and platinum
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

White Gold marquise ring, beautiful Art Deco with sapphire and diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique vintage ring - an Art Deco marquise with sapphire and diamonds. Crafted of 18-karat white
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
is modelled in 18ct gold and the stones are set in platinum. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Weight: 2.4g
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 8.75 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Platinum. Ca
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Very Rare 4.03 Ct Russian Demantoid Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ct, G color, VS1 clarity). The ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold. The diamonds are set in platinum
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire RIng, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
setting the diamond is flanked by decorative carved shoulders. A contrasting band of 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
clarity. A simple band of 18 carat yellow gold contrasts the diamond beautifully and completes the ring in
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
: 18ct Rose Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: P
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mid-Century Ruby and Diamond Bow Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
diamonds, creating a stunning contrast. The ring was crafted from a blend of 18ct gold and platinum during
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Hancocks 3.73ct G VVS2 Old-Cut Pear Shaped Diamond Ring with Engraved Gold Band
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Gemstones 3.73ct G VVS2 old pear shape brilliant cut diamond with GIA certificate. Setting 18ct yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.85ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
band of 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cushion Cut Carat Weight: 0.85 Colour
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
crafted piece is finished with a band of 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

0.25 Carat Round Diamond Channel Set Half Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
Rose or Yellow Gold. This ring is available in various sizes and can be made in platinum or 18 karat
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...

0.50 Carat Round Diamond Channel Set Half Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
Rose or Yellow Gold. This ring is available in various sizes and can be made in platinum or 18 karat
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...

0.15 Carat Round Diamond Channel Set Half Eternity Band ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
or Yellow Gold. This ring is available in various sizes and can be made in platinum or 18 karat rose
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...

Late Deco 0.25ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
carat. The band on this timeless engagement ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold. Gemstone
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Hancocks 1.42ct Fancy Deep Orangey-Yellow Diamond Ring with Diamond Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
clarity in platinum claw settings, all to a finely hand crafted 18ct yellow gold mount with simple D-shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
. Crafted from a combination of 18ct yellow gold and platinum, all stones are contained with a fine milgrain
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.51 ct Emerald Diamond Novo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
/Series: Novo Metal Type: Yellow Gold/Platinum Metal Purity: 18k Ring Size: 6.5 Pre-Owned Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.14Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.14 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set trilogy ring; part
Category

Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Hancocks 2.41ct Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring Old European Diamond Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
clarity in platinum claw settings, all to a finely hand crafted 18ct yellow gold mount with ornate hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
in platinum and the rest of the ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Width: 6mm
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Heart Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Sweet Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold. Featuring a dazzling heart-shaped natural diamond of 0.20 CT, this ring offers a perfect
Category

2010s American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.65ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
diamond. The diamond sits at 0.65 carat with colour of H and clarity of VS1. Claw set in platinum, the
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exceptional Art Deco emerald and diamond cluster ring. A single emerald cut emerald
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Edwardian 0.65ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.65 Colour: H Clarity
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
(3mm x 2mm) Diamond Dimensions: 67 (1mm) Tested As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Period: Circa. 1920 Box: The
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Early 20th Century Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in London, GB
An Early 20th Century 18ct gold and platinum pearl and old-cut diamond ring.  Estimated total
Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CT White Diamond- 1.04 CT Made in Platinum and 18K Gold HYT Jewelry is a Fine Diamond and Gemstone
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 0.55 Carat Diamond Single Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
: Approx. 0.55ct Diamond Details: Colour: H, Clarity: SI1 Tested As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Box: The Vintage
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.58 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Marquise Shaped Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive marquise-shaped diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pave Link 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Chain Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Pave Link 14K Yellow Gold Chain Ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features natural
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.30ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
. Classically of the era, a contrasting band of 18 carat yellow gold completes the piece. Gemstone: Diamond
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Textured Square Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Textured Square Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring radiates elegance and simplicity, crafted
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Double Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring is modelled in 18ct gold and the stones set in platinum. Ring Size: L or 5 Cluster Diameter
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 0.69 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct rose gold Tiffany & Co. diamond solitaire engagement ring. The centre stone is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
in 18ct yellow gold and platinum. The ruby is a rich red hue with a slight pink undertone and is of
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
Weight: Approx. 0.42 carats Sapphire Dimensions: 6 (2mm x 2mm) Tested As: 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
crafted in 18ct yellow gold with a platinum setting. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.8 grams Ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.49ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
platinum whilst the basket and band have been hand crafted in 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.50ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
been expertly set into hand crafted platinum collets, whilst a contrasting band of 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Triangular Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
both 18ct gold and platinum and features an excellently hand cut triangular shaped diamond at the
Category

Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 0.80ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
claw set into platinum and completed with a band of 18ct white gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 1.10ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
diamond simply shines. A split shoulder band of 18 carat yellow gold completes the ring. This is a
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.10ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
been expertly set into hand crafted platinum collets, whilst a contrasting band of 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 0.42 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold diamond engagement ring. The diamond is a round faceted
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18ct gold platinum diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 18ct gold platinum diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 18ct gold platinum diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but LB Exclusive, Tiffany Co. and Michael Barin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 18ct gold platinum diamond ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Ring?

On average, a 18ct gold platinum diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $8,425, while they’re typically $544 on the low end and $825,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.