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GIA Certified 9.46 ct total weight engagement ring
Located in Chicago, IL
9.46 ct total weight engagement ring features an eye-catching design crafted in 18K white and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Shreve, Crump Low 6.22 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
This sapphire and diamond 3-stone ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This oval cut pink
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1953 Halo Ring Tourmaline Rock Quartz solid 18K Gold White Gold Ø 9.75US/ 7.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage Tourmaline and Rock Quartz Halo ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Crown 1is 7 mm x 13 mm x 6
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 4.74 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
yellow cushion 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

Vintage 1.70 carat Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
elegant platinum collets with a band of the same metal completing the ring perfectly. Gemstone: Ruby
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Elsa Peretti Teardrop Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
with a diamond pave. yellow 18K gold and 1 ct diamonds, H-I colour, SI clarity. Hallmarked: 750 Spain
Category

20th Century Spanish Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster, Hallmarked 1968
Located in London, GB
of I colour and VS clarity. Decorative platinum shoulders flow into a band of 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.01 ct GIA Certified Natural Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
white melee diamonds. 18k gold and platinum band featuring a 3.01 ct GIA certified cushion cut center
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 5.27 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Plat Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
Radiant cut diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum and 18 karat yellow gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Deco 0.70ct Diamond Solitaire c.1940s
Located in London, GB
18 carat yellow gold finishes off the piece beautifully. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Bellerophon Certified 5 Carat Intense Blue UNHEATED Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is crafted from 18K white gold It features a stunning center stone, a 5 ct Natural Ceylon
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Late Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone Twist Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut Carat Weight: 0.45 Total Colour
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

C.Dunaigre Certified 6.57 Carat Intense Blue UNHEATED Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is crafted from 18K white gold It features a stunning center stone, a 6.57 ct Natural
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Late Deco 2.80ct Sapphire Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
colour and VS in clarity. A contrasting band of 18 carat yellow gold completes this stunning ring
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.40ct Sapphire Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
claw set into a beautiful hand crafted mount of platinum which flows down seamlessly into a band of 18
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Solid 14K White Gold Natural 5 Stone Opal Triplet Engagement Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum and whatever
Category

2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solid 9K White Gold Natural 5 Stone Opal Triplet Engagement Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum and whatever
Category

2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 18 kt yellow gold Princess Diana ring with a flower shaped design
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold Princess Diana ring with a flower shaped design featuring a center 3.50 ct ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.91CT Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
handmade 18K White & Yellow gold setting, perfect for a night out with your loved ones. New York City and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1920s 0.47 Carat Diamond Set in New 18ct White Pendant on Platinum Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Necklace 18ct White Gold Stamped Maker Mark CJS Circa 1920s This pendant
Category

Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

3.50 CT GIA Certified Columbian pear-shaped Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Columbian Emerald Cluster Ring is a stunning piece, featuring a 3.50 ct pear-shaped Columbian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 ct Pear Cut Fancy Brownish Yellow Diamond Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
features a striking design in platinum and 18K yellow gold. The centerpiece is a 6.63 ct natural pear
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Leon Megé Exclusive "Milano" Four-Prong Crown Style Solitaire with Round Diamond
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
reversible round shank. Platinum and 18K rose gold Ideal cut diamonds bright-cut pave Leon Megé exclusive
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier 0.47ct Diamond Étincelle De Cartier Full Eternity Band
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier‘ collection. This band is crafted in 18 carat white gold and is micro set with a total of 0.47
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 0.47ct Diamond Étincelle De Cartier Full Eternity Band
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier‘ collection. This band is crafted in 18 carat white gold and is micro set with a total of 0.47
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 0.47ct Diamond Étincelle De Cartier Full Eternity Band
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier‘ collection. This band is crafted in 18 carat white gold and is micro set with a total of 0.47
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

【Lustre Arc】Split-Shank Aurora Tahitian Pearl Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Aurora Accessories Metal: 2.5 g of 18k White Gold Other: 0.14 ct of SI Quality Natural Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold

【Vine Symphony】Golden Bloom Aurora 13-14mmTahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Luster: Aurora Accessories Metal: 6.92 g of 18k Gold Other: 0.90 ct of SI Quality Natural Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1968 Ring natural 2.5ct Yellow - Green Sapphire solid 18k Gold Ø US 7.25 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Gold is Yellow with tint of Orange, claws in 18K White Gold or Platinum. Swedish hallmarks, 18K, city
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Collector s GRS Certified 8.44 Ct. Heart Cut VIVID RED Untreated Spinel Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The perfect Valentine's gift!! this ring featuring an 8.44 ct heart-cut vivid red untreated spinel
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

1932 Finish Three stones Ring 0.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18KGold Ø US6.25 /2gr
Located in SE
Nice Finish Three Stones cluster ring made in 1932 . Combination of 18K Orange Gold, White Gold /or
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diana M. GIA FLYellow Diamond 25.88ct Cushion With 2 GIA Trapezoid Diamonds VS
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Custom Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold ring featuring a center fancy light yellow color SI clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1.25ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
in platinum. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 1.25 Metal: 18ct White Gold Age
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

French Toi et Moi sapphire and citrine ring, natural sapphire: 0.90 ct
Located in PARIS, FR
Toi Moi citrine sapphire ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Ring formed by a band set with a
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25
Located in SE
Antique Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with Platinum /or White Gold clusters holding 3 natural
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diana M. 1.39 ct GIA certified (FIY VS2) fancy intense yellow radient diamond
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold engagement ring featuring a center 1.39 ct GIA certified (FIY VS2) fancy intense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Diana M. 10.14 ct oval cut Diamond FY VS surrounded by 2.00ct of halo
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold engagement ring featuring a center 10.14 ct oval cut diamond(GIA#2195205089) (FY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Platinum Ring Matching Necklace/Pendant, Princess cut Invisible Set Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Total weight: 10.3 Gram Ring: Solid Platinum Gold Ring With 2.85 Ct Princess Cut Diamonds Weight : 22.7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diana M. 18 kt White Gold Bagel Shaped Earrings Adorned with 14.71 ct Diamond
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold bagel shaped fashion earrings adorned with 14.71 cts tw of diamonds of various
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Boucheron Vintage Granulation 18ct Yellow Gold and Diamond Suite Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18ct Yellow Gold and Diamond Suite made by André Vassort for Boucheron Paris, circa 1960
Category

Mid-20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diana M. 18K 1.50 ct. tw. Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 18K White Gold Diamond Cross, features 1.50 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds F-G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Dagon 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pearl Diamond Brooch #20887
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Dagon 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pearl and Diamond Brooch This stunning piece feature black
Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Diana M 1.39 Ct FLY VS2 18 kt Diamond Pendant
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
diamond rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and other fine jewelry. We create our jewelry from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1960s Enamel Cat Brooch with Natural Diamond Collar
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1960s Embrace the charm and elegance of the past
Category

Mid-20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique 0.45ct Diamond and Platinum Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, associate 18ct white gold 18' trace chain via a ring loop attachment to the upper border of the design
Category

20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diana M. 18 kt white and yellow gold earrings adorned with 13.61 ct of Rose Cut
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white and yellow gold earrings adorned with 13.61 cts tw of rose cut pear shaped diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian, Platinum, Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Giardinetto Pendant, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
diamonds, filled with a generous bouquet of flowers set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds in 18ct gold and
Category

Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Russian Bracelet 0.5ctw Diamonds 18KGold Platinum/ 14.8cm-18 cm/10.5gr
Located in SE
Russian ca. 1908 -1917 Imperial period solid 18K Gold and Platinum link Bracelet decorated with
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Garrards Fire Opal, Diamond and Platinum Drop Earrings and Negligee Pendant Set
Located in London, GB
very fine platinum trace chain, with a jump ring and gold bolt ring clasp, marked with a French head of
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Fire Opal, Platinum

Antique 1.60ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920's 1.60 carat diamond, 18ct yellow gold and platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1910s Antique Brooch Pin 0.3ctw Daimond 18K Gold Platinum / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
solid 18K Yellow Gold with the crown's top in Platinum. Note the natural many decades old patina on 18K
Category

Vintage 1910s European Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 4.60 Carat Jadeite and Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with the 18k gold fineness mark (18CT) and the platinum mark (PLAT); the pendant and chain have been
Category

Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 15.66 Carat Peridot and 1.65 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The platinum set pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k white gold 18
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.67 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Pendant Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.67 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set
Category

Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage 2.90 Sapphire and Platinum Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
planished finish. This vintage sapphire pendant suspends from an 18ct white gold 18" chain via an
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Diamond and Aquamarine pendant, 18k white gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
shaped Aquamarine. It fastens with a spring ring clasp also in platinum. A truly amazing piece ready to
Category

Late 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Paris Diamond South Sea Pearl Suite Necklace, Earring Watch Ring 18K
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
gm of 18K white gold and platinum Diamond weight in the 4 pieces approximately 50 to 55 ct
Category

1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 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.