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Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fleur-di-Lis Diamonds Cross Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fleur di Lis GIA Diamonds Cross Signet Ring, Tiffany Designer
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Contemporary Diamond Target Ring Modelled in 18 Carat White Gold and Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
on the inside of the band and fully made from 18ct White Gold and Platinum. Diamond Details: Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Carat Gold circa 1900 Cluster Ring
Located in Lancaster , GB
Platinum gallery which is fitted to a Yellow Gold band stamped 18CT This is a beautiful antique ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 18 Carat Gold Platinum circa 1910 Twist Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
, all set into an elegant curved gallery in Platinum. The 18ct Yellow Gold shank flows seamlessly into
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Vintage 1910s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Luca Jouel Yellow Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Black Diamond Ring
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
diamonds set on either side within the high polish 18ct yellow gold band, this ring is at once both modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Classic emerald and diamond Art Deco style engagement ring; this gorgeous ring is set with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.52 Carat I VS1 Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified 1.52 Carat VS1 Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum & Gold GIA Certificate is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Australian Natural Solid 2.59ct Boulder Opal, Diamond, 18K Gold Platinum Ring
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
18K solid gold, this ring is a beautiful design reminiscent of the 1940's jewellery designs. All our
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Peridot Diamond Trilogy Ring Platinum 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Platinum with a Yellow Gold shank stamped 18ct and Plat. A lovely trilogy ring that looks beautiful upon
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Contemporary 0.78ct Blue Sapphire Knife Edge Ring 18ct Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
, diamonds, gold, and platinum. Diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals are treasures that can last for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 58 ct Blue Topaz Diamond Platinum and Gold Cocktail Ring circa 1940
Located in Goettingen, DE
Certified 58 ct Blue Topaz Diamond Platinum and Gold Cocktail Ring circa 1940 Magnificent blue
Category

Mid-20th Century German Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Black Opal and Diamond Ring 3.01 Carat 10g
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Natural Black Opal & Diamond Ring 3.01ctw 10g Very elegant for everyday
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Natural Yellow No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Ring Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Cut 32.18 ct Round Diamonds 3.89 ct H VS 2 Half Moon Diamonds 1.20 ct H VS 2 Platinum & 18 K Yellow
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat Gold Platinum, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
approximately one week. FACE MEASURES: Width 9mm x Height 9mm x Depth 2mm METAL: Platinum/ 18ct Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A lovely, 18k yellow gold combines platinum, Art Deco inspired Sapphire and Diamond ring featuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

Ana De Costa Platinum Yellow Gold White Round Diamond Green Tsavorite Lotus Ring
By Ana de Costa
Located in London, Kent
This ring is handcrafted in London from 18ct yellow gold and platinum. The band is pave set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.29 Carat Sphene Diamond Platinum 18K Euro Shank Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
platinum and 18k gold euro shank setting with 1.04ctw princess and round diamonds. Hallmarks: PLAT, 750
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ruby Ring in Platinum and Gold by Zoltan David
By Zoltan David
Located in Austin, TX
). It is set in an 18K gold four prong setting. There are .95 ct. total of small round brilliant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 24k Gold, Platinum

Jade and Diamond Halo Cluster ring in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
The most dainty and elegant Jade and Diamond cluster ring. Featuring in this ring is a bright and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Renesim Broad 2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
This broad diamond ring features a central 2 ct emerald cut diamond (E VVS1). The timeless ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Vintage Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Platinum & 18K Gold Weight= 8.6gr Size= 7 Diamond= 0.30 Ct total Emerald Colombian= 0.20 Ct
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Crowned Flaming Heart Engagement Ring, Platinum 0.4 CT Emerald Gold Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
An amazingly preserved early 20th century Crowned Heart ring hand-crafted in 18k gold and platinum
Category

Early 20th Century German Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Luca Jouel One Only 5.47 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring in Gold and Platinum
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
one of a kind ring made of 18ct yellow gold and platinum features a stunning rose cut pear diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 0.88ct Pink Sapphire Knife Edge Ring 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
, diamonds, gold, and platinum. Diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals are treasures that can last for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Carat Diamond Band Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tarzana, CA
Width: 7 mm Diamonds: 5 carats Each stones: 0.10 ct Color & Clarity: D VS Metal: Platinum & 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Very smart platinum art deco ruby and diamond dress ring set with a centre diamond (early modern
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Very smart platinum art deco ruby and diamond dress ring set with a centre diamond (early modern
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Twist Ring 18 Carat Platinum, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
highly prized of all gems. The shank is set in 18ct Gold. This will make a perfect engagement ring, it
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Renesim 1 Carat Brilliant and Pave Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
An exquisite diamond ring with a central 1 ct diamond, beautifully framed by captivating pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Naomi Sarna Award-Winning Golden Orange Brown Diamond Platinum Ring
By Naomi Sarna
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent ring won Platinum Honors in the prestigious American Gem Trade Association 2015
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Platinum 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: 74 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Platinum 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, Platinum

French Late Art Deco 1.20 Diamond 18 Karat Platinum Geometric Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
crafted as unique of solid 18 KT Gold and Platinum The ring is of charming geometric Octagonal Shape fully
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Big, bold, Art Deco, asymmetric 18ct gold and diamond ring. This beauty comes from France and has
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Large Aqua and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
in platinum and mounted on a 18 kt gold ring. This ring has been resized and has no hallmarks. Ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Ring Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Retro ring set with diamonds. in yellow gold 750 thousandths (18 carats) and platinum. 1 old cut
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Peridot Diamond Cluster Gold Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Antique Edwardian peridot and diamond cluster ring in 18ct gold.  This is a dramatic and beautiful
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Vintage 1910s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ring Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Diamond art deco ring. in 750 thousandths (18 carat) yellow gold and 950 thousandth platinum
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Star Set Natural Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Platinum
Located in London, GB
. - Original Antique Art Deco Diamond Ring - Solid 18ct Gold & Platinum (Stamped) - Made in 1930’s
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ring Rose Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Ball ring in rose gold 750 thousandths (18 carats) and platinum 950 thousandths. set with 32 old
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Ring Rose Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Ring tank soliraire yellow gold 24 thousandths (18 carats) and platinum 950 thousandths. diamond
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Art Deco Style 0.33 Carat Diamond and Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
for you. It's also possible to make this ring in 18ct gold (yellow or rose), as well as have the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx Diamond 1.32 Carat Gatsby Platinum Ring, circa 1920
Located in Perth, AU
Stunning Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold and Platinum set with 5 graduated old european
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx Diamond 1.32 Carat Gatsby Platinum Ring, circa 1920
Located in Perth, AU
Stunning Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold and Platinum set with 5 graduated old european
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Circa 1920 Art Deco Onyx Diamond 1.32 Carat Gatsby Platinum Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Stunning Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold and Platinum set with 5 graduated old european
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Blue Zircon 18 Carat Gold Platinum, circa 1910 Ring
Located in Lancaster , GB
, approx. 0.80ct in total. The stones are set in a Platinum gallery and fitted to an 18ct Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.11ct Fancy Intense Yellow Three Stone Diamond Ring Platinum
By Michael Barin
Located in Granada Hills, CA
hue. The diamond is framed beautifully in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, adding to the richness and warmth of
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2010s North American Romantic Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum 0.87ct Cocktail Ring (FREE pair of diamond studs with every purchase!)
Located in Watford, GB
A timeless dress ring with a cluster of rubover set round diamond bubbles. ********** FREE pair of
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2010s English Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Crafted in Platinum
Located in Auckland, NZ
piece is hand crafted with 18ct white gold. It features fine blue and ceylon sapphire with diamonds in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Late Deco 5.50 Carat Natural Blue Zircon Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
crafted in Platinum and back work exquisite in 18 KT gold, fine under gallery work as shown through photos
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Farnham, GB
A beautiful Art Deco Opal and Diamond ring. The rectangular panel is set with a cabochon opal and
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Zoltan David Teal Tourmaline Modern Ring in Platinum and 24 Karat Gold
By Zoltan David
Located in Austin, TX
Diamonds. 18K Gold prongs and 24K Gold shaped inlay compliment the gem. This 24K Gold inlay has been shaped
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 24k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco diamond ring in 14-karat gold and platinum. Hexagonal Art Deco ring set with three old
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Blue Zircon Ring in 18 Carat Gold Platinum, circa 1910
Located in Kendal, GB
). The stones are set in a Platinum gallery and fitted to an 18ct Gold shank, stamped 18ct and Plat. It
Category

20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum, Gold

Antique, Art Deco, Platinum, Cabochon Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Sapphire and Diamond Ring. ‘Cabochon’ is the name for a domed cut, and apart from free-form tumbled
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Luca Jouel Diamond Platinum Floral Diamond Band
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
brilliant cut diamonds: F colour, VS clarity, 0.005ct each Ring size: This ring can be custom made in your
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

KATA Platinum 0.92 Carat Emerald Cut Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By KATA Jewellery
Located in London, GB
. The ring can be sized slightly on request. This ring can also be made in 18ct or 9ct white gold
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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.