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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

Vintage Ring Black Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7.5 / 2gr
Located in SE
European cut Diamonds in Platinum clusters on solid 18K Yellow Gold band and crown. Swedish customs
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 0.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
a colour of G and clarity of VS. A contrasting basket and band of 18 carat yellow gold complete this
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 0.75 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
have lovely patterning in the platinum, and the band was crafted in 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 3.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
platinum. Enveloping the sapphire a ring of transitional cut diamonds are set. Totalling 1.40 carat the
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 0.51 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
in platinum and have a spilt design. The band has been made in 18 carat yellow gold a strong fashion
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.20ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
colour and VS in clarity, all set in platinum. The band and gallery are crafted from 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Victorian 2.40ct Emerald and Diamond cluster Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
of 18 carat yellow gold complete this stunning ring. Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Cabochon Cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1.30ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
hand crafted basket and band of 18 carat yellow gold completes the ring perfectly. Gemstone: Sapphire
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.52 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
each shoulder, and are 0.03 carat each. The diamonds are set in platinum, while the band is made of 18
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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 Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.25ct Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
closed bottom collet of 18 carat yellow gold. Down each shoulder, also set in platinum, a row of three
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.25ct Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
VS in clarity. The ring is then finished off with a rope effect split shouldered band crafted from 18
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Vertically Set Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.65 centre Colour: I Clarity: VS1 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Deco 2.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Deco diamond ring has been beautifully crafted in 18ct white gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.70 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
clarity. The collet, holding the diamond, has been hand made from platinum, whilst the shank is in 18
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diana M 15.30cts Burmese Blue Sapphire 1.95cts Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
1.95 cts of round diamonds, all set in 18K white gold. Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 1.05ct Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This enchanting Victorian ring features central sapphire flanked by old cut diamonds. The central
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
diamonds. They have a combined weight of 1.20 carat and are G in colour and VS in clarity. The ring is all
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco French Bombe Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
remainder of the ring is fantastically modelled into it's shape. It is made of 18 carat rose gold and is
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Ring in 18k Gold with Rose-Cut Accents, c.1910
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
: Target ring (bague cible) Metal: 18k yellow gold and platinum Gemstones: 1 old European cut diamond
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 4.85 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
ring is finished off with an open back gallery and slim band in 18ct yellow gold. Gemstone: Aquamarine
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 0.40 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
clarity. The diamonds are grain set in platinum, which is on an 18 carat yellow gold band. This sweet ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.05ct Diamond and Sapphire Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
in contrasting 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.05
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 0.30 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: M
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

5+ Carat GIA Fancy Vivid Yellow Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring Pink Diamond 18k
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
platinum and 18k rose gold. Natural Fancy Pink diamond halo engagement ring with 5.07 carat radiant cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.15ct Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.15 Colour: H Clarity: SI1 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.60ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Sparkling in this 18ct yellow gold and platinum five stone ring is five transitional cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chaumet Joséphine Eclat Floral Ruby and Diamonds Engagement Ring
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
. Crafted in 18ct white gold, the ring features a vivid natural ruby as its centrepiece, surrounded by a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Hancocks 1.59ct Octagonal Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Ring Contemporary
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
step cut unheated sapphire with AGTL certificate Setting Platinum and 18ct yellow gold with maker's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.30ct Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
18 carat yellow gold to create a truly one of a kind piece. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 0.51 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
clarity, and captures the light beautifully. The diamond is claw set in platinum, which is on the 18 carat
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.35ct Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, a classic design choice of the Edwardian era. Gemstone: Diamond & Ruby
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Twisted Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
ranges in clarity from VS to SI. The diamonds are rub over set into platinum and sit upon 18 carat yellow
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2ct Pear-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Diamonds (Half-Eternity Hidden Halo)  • E–F Color · VS Clarity Metal  • Solid 18K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 0.55ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
and the ruby it surrounds. The ring is finished with a gently tapering band made from 18 carat yellow
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.40ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
clarity. The ring's two-tone, antique setting is comprised of platinum with an 18 carat yellow gold shank
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.12 Carat Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Remaining Diamonds Details: Approx. 0.66ct (0.33ct each),Colour: G, Clarity: VS&SI Hallmarked: 18ct Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.25 Total Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: M
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning engagement ring is a diamond solitaire on an 18 carat yellow gold band. The dazzling
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
-forged in luminous 18K white gold—carries a delicate 0.14 carat of additional pavé diamonds (E–F color
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 0.45 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
platinum while the band is made of 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1.70ct Diamond and Emerald Target Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
in both platinum and 18ct yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.70
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

6ct Ceylon Sapphire Forget Me Knot Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
Custom made to order* Set with diamonds down the band. Available in 18ct rose/white or yellow
Category

2010s Australian Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 1.00 Carat Three-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
setting work is made in platinum, which leads into an 18 carat yellow gold shank. The shoulders taper
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
joined onto the 18ct yellow gold ring. The split shoulders feature a hand carved pattern, adding charm to
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.64 carat Crisscut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
white gold. ✨ At the heart of the ring is a 2.19 ct Natural Elongated Crisscut diamond, known for its
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
into a platinum setting and as the diamond shoulders end, the band made in 18ct white gold begins
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.30ct Emerald and Diamond Half Eternity Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Carat Weight: 0.30 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: O
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
design. The diamonds are all set within platinum, whilst the shank is made of 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 7.96 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous sapphire and diamond cluster dress ring. This vintage piece has been
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 2.40ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
stunning art deco piece is then finished with a band of 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Two Diamond Bow Shaped Dress Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
shank made form 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.30 Main
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 10.34 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
: Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold with Trapezoid Side Diamonds A masterpiece of rarity and elegance, this ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Edwardian 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: L
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Dual Stone Oval Sapphire Emerald Diamond Adjustable Bypass Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
· VS Clarity Metal  • Solid 18K White Gold  • Approx. Gold Weight: 3.2 g  • Band Width: ≈ 2 mm Ring
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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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.