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Hancocks 1.12ct Colombian Emerald French Cut Diamond Halo Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
cut diamonds, to a square profile 18ct yellow gold band with signature hand engraved decorative
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

BUNDA Valentin 6.64ct Tourmaline and 1.01ct Diamonds Ring, in 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Valentin' Tourmaline and diamond ring in platinum and 18ct yellow gold, featuring a
Category

2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

Edwardian 0.30ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
platinum ring top is sat on a band of contrasting 18 carat yellow gold, completing this beautiful piece
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Old Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø5.75 US/ 5.5 gr
Located in SE
Аntique ca. early XX cent. solid 18K Yellow Gold Bague au Firmamen styled Blue Enamel and Diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Empire Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
are mounted in platinum, with the balance of the ring in 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Sapphire
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
has been securely set into platinum whilst a band of 18 carat white gold completes this stunning ring
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Weight: 1.00 Colour: I Clarity: VS1 Metal: 18ct White Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s Size: J 1/2
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
. A band on 18 carat white gold completes the ring. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring 4 Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS8 / 2.9 gr
Located in SE
A Ring featuring four natural diamond cut Diamonds mounted in 18K White Gold or Platinum clusters
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

【Crown Radiance】Noir Aurora Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring in 18K Black Gold
Located in New York, NY
Accessories Metal: 4.8 g of 18k Black Gold Other: 1.6 ct of SI Quality Natural Brown Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Halo Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
made of 18 carat yellow gold, a feature of the era. This ring dates back to the 1920s and has an
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1.00ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
: 1.00ct Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1970s Size: N
Category

Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.10 Carat Two Stone Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold diamond crossover ring. The two diamonds have been rubover set in a
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
& Diamond Stone Shape: French cut Carat Weight: 0.50ct Metal: Platinum & 18ct White Gold Age: 1920s Size: M
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Diamond and Ruby Convertible Ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
yellow gold outer ring, with a hammered finish and tapered shoulders. Marked platinum and tested 18ct
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Post-War Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 3ct Princess-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. A slender split band—hand-forged in luminous 18K white gold—carries an additional 0.16 carat of pavé
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.62ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
diamonds set down either side, totalling to 0.16 carats. A contrasting band of 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.85ct Diamond and Sapphire Navette Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
three stones, embellished with a further 0.06 carat in rose cut diamonds. The platinum head of the ring
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Scrollwork Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exquisite ladies’ ring is crafted in warm 18K yellow gold (750‰), featuring an octagonal bezel
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 4.80ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
crafted platinum head holding each diamond sits upon a band of 18 carat yellow gold completing the piece
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Tacori Princess Cut Diamond Clean Crescent Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Chicago, IL
Tacori 35-25PR65 2.64 ctw Princess Cut Diamond Clean Crescent Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 0.70ct diamond solitaire ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.70 Colour: I Clarity: VS1 Metal: 18ct White Gold, Platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
of 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.75 Colour: I Clarity
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.78ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
grain edging. Underneath the collet, the ring has been made in 18ct yellow gold adding a subtle contrast
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
patterned shoulders are made from platinum, whilst the band is 18 carat yellow gold; a typical feature of
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA 2.98 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18K yellow gold engagement ring with 1.67 ct fancy intense yellow diamond with VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
18 carat white gold for a truly elegant piece and a quintessential engagement ring from the Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Double Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
18 carat yellow gold claws and its innermost halo consisting of coordinating fancy colour yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 2.01 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
features a combination of 18k yellow gold and platinum, which is a popular choice for engagement rings due
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Yellow Radiant Cut 2.00 CT Diamond with Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Natural 2.00 CT radiant cut yellow diamond cocktail ring. The wedding band is set in 18K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Rubies Diamond Ring
Located in Milano, MI
diamonds and a small old cut diamond in the centre. Highlights - Gold 18ct and platinum top - Rose cut and
Category

20th Century European Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Antique French Diamond Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
: Approx. 0.20 carats Diamond Details: Approx. Colour: H, Clarity: VS Marked: French 18ct Gold Mark Period
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1920s Nordic Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US /2.2 gr
Located in SE
Diamonds in Platinum settings. Hallmarked 18K, Swedish Ring. No year marks, made ca. 1920s -1930s. I have
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Deco 0.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
. The Platinum head of the ring sits upon a contrasting basket and band of 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Illusion Set Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: J
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940 Ring 0.1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Ring with band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with shoulders and cross- haired bezel in Platinum/or White
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
shoulders of the ring. The dazzling diamonds are grain set within platinum, allowing their colour to shine
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
has been made from 18 carat yellow gold, a typical design of the Edwardian era. Gemstone: Diamond
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Natural 2.12 CT Fancy Vivid Yellow Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
A magnificent handmade platinum and 18K gold natural fancy vivid yellow diamond engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
made in 18 carat yellow gold and is all handmade. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
shank is 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.80 Total
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
. 0.24ct Marked: French 18ct & Platinum Assay Mark Period: Circa. 1920 Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 1.83 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.83 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Vigne Diamond Ring Size J (49)
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
. The ring features 2.65 carats of round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds; each set in platinum and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Bombé Style Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
century. The ring centres an old cut diamond within a raised star motif that is comprised of platinum and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 0.90ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
VS in clarity. The ring is finished with 18 carat gold basket and band complementing the head
Category

Vintage 1950s British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Late Deco Diamond Three-Stone with Diamond Halo Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
diamonds and all the stones have been expertly set within platinum. The gallery and shank have been made in
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.07 Ct Cushion Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
diamonds F-G VS1-SI1. Total carat weight: 5.07 ct. Metal: Platinum, 18K Yellow gold. Total weight: 9.1
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Vigne Diamond Ring Size J (49)
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
. The ring features 2.65 carats of round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds; each set in platinum and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an synthetic ruby and diamond cluster ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.88ct Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
feminine ring has been elegantly crafted in a combination of 18ct white gold and platinum. Gemstone
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
clarity. The beautiful setting work is in platinum, whilst the shank and band are 18 carat yellow gold. On
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Beauvince Illumina Ring 8.85 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Yellow GIA Diamond
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
: Fancy Yellow & G - H Side Diamonds Clarity: VS Metal: Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Metal Wt: 17.7 gms
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: 0.50 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: N
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Late Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
platinum, whilst the shank has been made in 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.35ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
is then completed with a band of 18 carat yellow gold, contrasting the head of the ring wonderfully
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond And Onyx Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
18 kt gold Art Deco onyx-diamond-ring, approx. 1920, oval ring head onyx, centered 1 old cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 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.