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Edwardian 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
& Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.50ct & 0.80ct Colour: G Clarity: VS2 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.23 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.23 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold trilogy ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late Deco 3.20ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Cut Carat Weight: 3.20 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1940s Size: M
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1.50ct Old Cut Diamond Twin Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
diamonds are accentuated in millegrained platinum over 18 carat yellow gold with the ring’s shank comprised
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Art Deco 0.40ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Colour: F Clarity: VS1 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1940s Size: T
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 3.35ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
into hand crafted platinum collets. The band is crafted of 18 carat yellow gold with stunning carved
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

DIANA M. Platinum 5.23CTS FY VS1 CUSHION CUT YELLOW DIAMOND
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold diamond ring featuring a center (FY VS1) 5.23 ct cushion cut yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 0.45 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
of 18 carat yellow gold. This ring was made entirely by hand in the 1920s, from the cutting of the
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Details: Approx. Colour: G, Clarity: SI Tested As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.85ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
platinum top, whilst the ring itself has been hand crafted in 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Early 20th Century Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Gold – French 57 (US 8)
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
calibré-cut sapphires (~0.20 ct). Rendered in rich 18 K yellow gold (750‰) with a white-metal (likely
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian 0.35 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Cluster Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
diamonds are rub-over set in a finely engraved platinum setting. The band is made of 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.56 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring, C.1910s
Located in London, GB
gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 1.56 Colour: F-G Clarity: VS Metal: 18ct
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

4.37 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
in width and weighs a total of 3.8 grams. Ring Size: 6.5 US Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond Total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 3.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
gold, giving it a bold presence. Surrounding the sapphire are twelve old cut diamonds, totalling 1.20
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
crafted from 18 carat yellow gold, an inspired characteristic for the previous era. Gemstone: Diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.55 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.55 Colour: H Clarity: SI Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Colombian Emerald and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
diamonds in a Bombe style. It is exceptionally crafted in 18ct yellow gold and platinum and we believe it
Category

Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.95ct Diamond and Ruby Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
tapered band of 18 carat yellow gold completing the ring. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau .90 Ct Natural Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Appealing Art Nouveau period Diamond and Sapphire ring, 1900 ca Hand crafted of solid Platinum and
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Five-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
are all claw set within platinum collets, whilst the band is made of 18 carat yellow gold. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
70pts and the diamonds are set in platinum illusion settings. The ring itself is modelled in 18ct gold
Category

Vintage 1960s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold

Edwardian 0.55ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
into a platinum collet, which blends into a slim and elegant band, hand crafted in 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Three Stone Round Diamond 18 Carat Pink Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Three Stone Platinum & 18K Rose Gold Forever 10 Diamond Engagement Halo Ring. The ring weighs
Category

2010s Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 0.90ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Boat ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut, Pear Cut Carat Weight: 0.90 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1880s
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique German Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5/ 2 gr
Located in SE
German Halo Ring from ca. 1900s- 1920s , crown with White Gold or Platinum top claws holds a
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Late Deco 3.20ct Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
plenty of light in letting the aqua shine. A band of 18 carat white gold finishes the ring beautifully
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 7.95 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
yellow radiant cut diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum and 18 karat
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Belle Époque 1.20ct Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
from VS to SI in clarity. The ring is finished with a gentle tapered band of 18 carat rose gold, which
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau 1.90 Ct Natural Sapphire 1.30 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Timeless Art Nouveau Diamond and Sapphire ring, 1910 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt and Platinum
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Cluster Dress Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
are claw set within platinum, whilst the gallery and band have been made in 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Belle Epoque 1.30 Ct Diamond Plus You Me Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
crafted during the era of solid 18 Kt gold and Platinum, bearing French hallmarks for both Timeless
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Natural Pearl 1.90 Ct. Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
A distinctive Victorian Diamond Natural pearl ring, 1890/1900 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Half Eternity Pavé Blue Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Total Carat Weight: 0.70 ct Number of Diamond: 7 Precious Metal: 18K yellow gold Ring Width: 3.2mm
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1.70ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
crafted platinum, whilst the band is made in contrasting 18 carat yellow gold. Down each shoulder carving
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Two Stone Twist Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
. The diamonds are held in platinum claws, while the band is made of 18 carat white gold. This graceful
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
platinum whilst the ring is finished with an 18ct yellow gold shank. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Five-Stone Illusion Set Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This two-tone, five stone diamond ring originated in the 1920s and it features a sparkling vintage
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

R-ETERNAL - ETERNAL HEARTS RING with CENTER ROUND ORANGE SAPPHIRE DIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
Metal: PLATINUM & 18K YELLOW GOLD Stone Info: 1 - 1.07 CT CENTER ROUND ORANGE SAPPHIRE Diamond Info: 144
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
platinum whilst the ring is finished with an 18ct yellow gold shank. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 4.55 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1.00 Carat Total Diamond and Ruby Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
, totalling to 0.80 carat. The gems are set in platinum, while the band is made of 18 carat yellow gold. This
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
diamonds held in place by platinum rather than 18 carat yellow gold. The wonderful handcrafted shank is
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
: Pear Cut Carat Weight: 0.40ct Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: Q
Category

Vintage 1910s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
platinum whilst the ring is finished with an 18ct yellow gold shank. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1.25ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
’s beauty, with a contrasting band of 18 carat yellow gold completing the ring Gemstone: Diamond Stone
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.01 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Cut Carat Weight: 1.01 Colour: G Clarity: SI1 Metal: 18ct White Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s Size: P
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 11 Carat Natural Green Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 11 Carat Natural Green Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold This
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Edwardian 0.55 Carat Old Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
. The ring is finished with an 18 carat yellow gold shank. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold and platinum and features four perfectly matched old cut diamonds that are set
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Marquise-Shaped Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
pierced gallery and shank in 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 5.87 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 14.63 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring consisting
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 10.52 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
cut diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 10.04 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
cut diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18k White Gold Burma Ruby GIA Certified Heated with Rubies and Diamonds Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
masterpiece today and preserve its legacy for the future. Metal: 18k White Gold Ruby : 7.13 ct, Oval Cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Emerald Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring has been crafted in 18 ct yellow gold with a platinum setting. The impressive feature fourteen
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow 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.