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Vintage 1.45ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
contrasting band of 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.45
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 5.07 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
, Crump & Low platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring consisting of 1 radiant cut fancy intense
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.25 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
hoops. The shank is then crafted from 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat COLOMBIAN Emerald Minor Oil Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamonds Setting: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Ring Size: 7 (resizable)
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Late Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Certification: The Gem & Pearl Laboratory # 14858 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: H
Category

Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Ring natural 2ct Blue Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø7US /5.8gr
Located in SE
type ring, hallmarked 18K and 756. The band is 8 mm at its widest, made of solid Yellow Gold. Oval
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.80 Carat Fancy Golden Brown Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled diamond solitaire engagement ring. This vintage piece showcases a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
elegant gallery are hand crafted from platinum, whist the band is made from 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Cert. Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
condition commensurate to age and use Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt gold and platinum Hallmarks
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

SSEF Certified 2.22 Carats Colombian Emerald and Diamond Art-Deco Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Elegant SSEF certified Art-Déco Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, dated circa 1920. Charming
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.90ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Cut Carat Weight: 0.70 Colour: G-H Clarity: VS2 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: P 1
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1906 Ring natural 0.35ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.25 / 1.8 gr
Located in SE
A ring with band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with shoulders and cross-haired bezel in Platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Pear-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
, making the piece a true heirloom in the making. Set in solid 18K white gold, the tapered 2mm band gently
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Cushion Cut Five-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
carat white gold, whilst the band is made in platinum. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cushion
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Colombian Emerald and White Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Handmade in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Ring size 5.75. GIA certificate is included.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional cut Carat Weight: 0.50ct Metal: 18ct
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Late Deco Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
-tone, predominantly 18 carat yellow gold ring. Gemstone: Diamond Carat Weight: 0.80 main Stone Shape
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.30 Carat Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
gold. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 1.30 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Scarselli 2.34 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond GIA Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Scarselli. Unique 2.34 ct. ring featuring GIA-Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond VS2 on an 18k White
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.80ct Emerald and Diamond Halo Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
: 18ct White Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s Size: M
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 17.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring consisting of 1
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 20.50 Carat Synthetic Spinel and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
emerald-cut spinel are G colour and VS clarity. The setting is made of 18 carat white gold and platinum
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Art Deco 0.55 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1930s Size: N
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

5.05 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Heart-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Scarselli
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
18k rose gold and platinum setting. GIA-certified fancy yellow VS1 diamond engagement ring with a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

Victorian 0.85ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
ring is crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, with an elegantly carved gallery and shank that embodies the
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian 0.60 Carat Three Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Set in the Victorian era’s favourite combination of 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, this c.1900s
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Three-Stone 0.25 Carat Diamond Twist Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold and platinum diamond three stone twist ring. The ring features three
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Engagement Wedding Cocktail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Handmade in NYC. Available in platinum, 18 karat white, rose and yellow gold. White diamonds: 106 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Engagement Wedding Cocktail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Handmade in NYC. Available in platinum, 18 karat white, rose and yellow gold. White diamonds: 106 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 2.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
in platinum claws, which is on an 18 carat white gold band. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Art Deco 1.50 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
yellow gold band. This is a classically beautiful engagement ring. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
Nice cluster Ring with the carved band and shoulders. Top parts of openwork crown in White Gold or
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond Sapphire Ruby Garnet Citrine Sunny the Snail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
: 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Yellow Sapphires: 39 stones, total carat weight: 6.5 ct. Citrines
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Art Deco 1.40 Ct. Certified Pink Sapphire 1.04 CT Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
taking inspiration by the main stone Hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold/ Platinum Principle Pink Natural is
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 3.42 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
mounted in an open back, intricate crown eight claw platinum collet and 18 carat gold shank. The ring is
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1.45ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
into hand crafted platinum collets, whilst the band is made in contrasting 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø7.25 US / 9 gr
Located in SE
Vintage solid 18K Yellow Gold Bague au Firmamen / Ring of Heaven styled Blue Enamel and Diamond
Category

Vintage 1960s European Empire Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Diana M. Platinum (FLY VS1) 10.01 ct cushion cut yellow diamond
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold engagement ring featuring a center (FLY VS1) 10.01 ct cushion cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

0.65 Carat Three-Stone Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
platinum between raised platinum shoulders atop an 18 carat yellow gold shank. The shine with their I
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Deco 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
total 0.04 carat. A contrasting band of 18 carat yellow gold completes the piece. Gemstone: Diamond
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Old Halo Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø4.5US /5gr.
Located in SE
Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 old European cut Diamonds set
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
an ornate floral frame filled with rose cut diamonds; all of which have been set in platinum. This
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hancocks 2.56ct Fancy Intense Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond and French Cut Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
of French cut diamonds Setting Platinum and 18ct yellow gold with maker's marks and London assay
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

4.51 Carat Fancy Yellow Heart-Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring VVS2 GIA Scarselli
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring on 18k yellow gold and platinum setting with pink diamond halo. Playful and chic, this
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diana M.18 kt yellow gold ruby and diamond fashion ring featuring a center 1.50
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold ruby and diamond fashion ring featuring a center 1.50 ct ruby surrounded by 1.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco ruby and Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
daisy style. It is crafted in 18ct yellow gold with a platinum setting for the stones. Condition: Used
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

6Ct Natural PURPLE Sapphire , Black Onyx Pave Diamond Ring Earring Set 18KG
Located in New York, NY
earring set with Black Onyx & Pave Diamond Ring & Earring Set in 18 Karat yellow gold Natural Purple
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Purple Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 20.24 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow 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

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Deco 1.00ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1930s Size: I
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

3.41 CT GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with Minor Colombian Emeralds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
3.41 CT GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with 1.94 Minor Colombian Emeralds Experience the perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 7.03 Ct Fancy Yellow Square Cut Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
square emerald 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, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.20ct Three Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
collet following onto an 18ct yellow gold band. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Carre Cut Carat Weight
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.90ct Diamond Cross Over Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: N
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Alliance Ring Sapphire natural Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Antique Alliance Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow Gold frame holding Blue Sapphires and Diamonds set
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 5.03 Carat Vivid Red Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 5.03 Carat Vivid Red Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring An extraordinary creation in 18K
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
bright shimmering old European cut diamonds each measuring 7pts. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold and
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Edwardian 0.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
hand at the time. The three stones are claw set in platinum, which is on am 18 carat yellow gold band
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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.