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Victorian Three Stone 0.80 Carat Diamond Twist Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 18ct yellow gold and platinum diamond three stone twist ring. The ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Diamonds Number of Stones: 6 Metal: 18k White Gold Certification: GIA Certification Included Style
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Three Stone 0.40 Carat Diamond Twist Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Edwardian 18ct yellow gold and platinum diamond three stone twist ring. The ring
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Hancocks Contemporary 2.94ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
an Asscher cut fancy vivid yellow diamond weighing 2.94cts and of VVS2 clarity in an 18ct yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Heart Shaped Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Cushion Carat Weight: 0.50 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.00 Carat Three-Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Weight: 1.00 Total Colour: G Clarity: VS-SI Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s Size: O
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 4.54ct Sapphire and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
platinum and surrounded by a halo of old cut diamonds. A total of eighteen diamonds with a total weight of
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Certified 7.10 Carat Sapphire 2.40 Carat Diamond Halo Ring c.1940s
Located in London, GB
the shoulers of the ring. This stunning sapphire is hand-set within four, 18 carat yellow gold claws
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 0.15 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Twist Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.25 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1900s Size: M
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diana M. 18Kt White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring Featuring 11.09 Cts TW
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond ring featuring 1.55 ct (D-SI1 GIA#2191266201) and 1.54 ct (E-VS2 GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Gold

Art Deco 1.15ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
: Ruby Stone Shape: Old Cushion Cut Carat Weight: 1.15 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s Size
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Deco 1.90ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
into an open collet crafted from platinum, allowing the diamonds to look their best. The ring is then
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Vintage 3.90ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
. The beautiful sapphire is claw set in an 18 carat yellow gold collet, whilst the diamonds are set in
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.55ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
contrasting 18 carat yellow gold completing the piece perfectly. Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Oval Cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage All Seeing Eye Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS7 / 2.3 gr.
Located in SE
cluster in White Gold or Platinum. In finest used condition. 18ct, Swedish customs hallmarks that confirm
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Hancocks Contemporary 4.09ct Asscher Cut Burmese Spinel Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
total of diamonds in the shoulders Setting Platinum and 18ct rose gold with maker's marks and London
Category

2010s English Engagement Rings

Materials

Spinel, Rose Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.25ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Twenty-five old cut diamonds glitter across this 1920s full eternity ring. The diamonds, totalling
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 3.60ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
beautifully hand crafted platinum mount with a gently tapering 18 carat yellow gold band finishing the ring
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Trinity Halo Ring 1.4 ctw natural Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø5.5US/4.7g
Located in SE
composite / with clusters in Platinum /or White God on solid 18K Yellow Gold band (tested). Crown of three
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.00 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
gold shank. The collets have been made in platinum to enhance the shine of the diamonds. Gemstone
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1.10 Carat Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct yellow gold old cut diamond three stone ring. The band of the ring is 18ct
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A trio of sparkling old cut diamonds feature in this beautiful Art Deco trilogy ring. The largest
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 2.15ct Aquamarine and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Cut Carat Weight: 2.15 Metal: 18ct White Gold, Platinum Age: 1940s Size: L
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 0.66 Carat Ruby and 0.40 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring shank. The interior of the ring shank is hallmarked with 18k gold mark (18CT) and platinum mark
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1.00ct Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: L
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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 10pts. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold and
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Edwardian 0.60ct Diamond Three Stone Twist Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
atop an elegantly twisting band of 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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...

Scarselli GIA-Certified 1 Carat Fancy Yellow Natural Diamond 18k Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
GIA-Certified Natural Fancy Yellow 1.05 Carat Radiant-cut VVS2 Diamond Engagement Ring on 18k White
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Scarselli GIA-Certified 1 Carat Fancy Yellow Natural Diamond 18k Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
GIA-Certified Natural Fancy Yellow 1.05 Carat Radiant-cut VVS2 Diamond Engagement Ring on 18k White
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 10.00ct Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
. The baguette cut stone is set into 18 carat white gold and flanked by four round brilliant diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

3.16 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring with Baguette Side Stones
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920s diamond solitaire ring has been crafted in 18ct
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 0.90ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
and match in quality at G in colour and VS2 in clarity. The platinum ring head is set upon a
Category

Vintage 1950s British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
crafted from platinum and sits on a simple band of 18 carat white gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 1 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold US 3.75 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
14 old diamond cut Diamonds in White gold or Platinum clusters mounted on shoulders and band in solid
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1977
Located in London, GB
contrasting 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.75 Metal: 18ct Yellow
Category

Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.30ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
have been double claw set into an exquisite ring, hand crafted in platinum. Gemstone: Diamond Stone
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.75 Carat Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
, within a contrasting 18 carat yellow gold setting at the heart of this c.1920s antique ring. The clarity
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1933 Nordic Ring natural Blue Spinel Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 /1.7gr
Located in SE
Art -Deco period Three stones Ring featuring a band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Vintage Men Ring solid 18K Gold 1.71 ctw Diamonds Size US 11.5 / 25gr
Located in SE
Luxurious and Massive Antique or Vintage Men's Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with 101 diamond cut
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.20ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
claws hold all three stones into a platinum collet. A band of 18 carat yellow gold completes the piece
Category

Vintage 1950s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.35ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
claw set into a platinum collet with a contrasting band of 18 carat yellow gold completing the look
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Natural Fancy Yellow and White Diamond "Toi et Moi" Crossover Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds weighing 1.06 Ct. in total. Platinum & 18 karat mounting weighing 7.9 Grams. Currently a size 6 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
. Colour: G-H, Clarity: SI-I Rose Cut Diamond Dimensions: 33 (1mm) Tested As: 18ct & Platinum Period
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Late Deco 0.82ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This Late Deco solitaire ring features a captivating transitional cut central diamond. The diamond
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Halo Hope Engagement 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: 92 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Late Deco 1.10ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
have been claw set into platinum, whilst the band has been crafted from 18 carat white gold. Gemstone
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 1.10ct Diamond Three Stone Twist Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
platinum, which flows down into platinum shoulders elegantly twisting around the diamonds. A band of 18
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage European Ring 3ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 9.25 US /4.5gr
Located in SE
Vintage Aquamarine and Diamonds Ring ,made ca. 1960-1970s. The band in solid 18ct Gold with top of
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
crafted in 18 carat white gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut Carat Weight: 1.00
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Cert. 2.51 Ct Natural No Ceylon Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Entirely hand crafted of solid Platinum for the crown and 18 Kt gold for the back, lovely setting, finely
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
: 0.40 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: K
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1.05ct Diamond Three Stone Twist Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
collet has been crafted in 18 carat yellow gold with the elegantly twisting band made in the same metal
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Victorian Five-Stone 0.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Five old cut diamonds sparkle side by side in pierced platinum galleries atop an 18 carat yellow
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 The 18K gold ring is set with a sparkling old European cut diamond (approximately
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond

Vintage 3.01ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
complementing the centre stone perfectly. Each diamond has been expertly craw set into a simple platinum ring
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hancocks 2.35ct Teal Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
two pear shaped diamonds on the shoulders, in platinum prong settings, all to an 18ct yellow gold tri
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k 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.