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1960s Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Carat Yellow and Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
allowing the Diamonds to sparkle. The band itself is 18ct Yellow Gold, such a beautiful and bright gem set
Category

Vintage 1960s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Solitaire Ring 18 Carat Gold circa 1915 Engagement Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum, hallmarked PLAT 18CT. The central Diamond is 0.65ct in size. Diamond
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Early 20th Century 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement
Located in Dordogne, FR
Early 20 th century 18 carat gold and platinum brilliant cut diamond single stone ring. Diamond
Category

Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Renesim Diamond Gold Curved Cluster Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
This elegantly curved prong set diamond ring has a central diamond with 1.25 ct (D IF), gracefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Ster 1.5 Carat Optix Cut Morganite Platinum Ring and 18K Gold Stacking Ring
Located in London, GB
“their way.” DETAILS • 18K Yellow Gold • Platinum • Optix Cut Morganite (1.5 Ct) • Ring bands, 2.2mm
Category

2010s British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Morganite, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.02 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
An 18ct white gold Art Deco solitaire ring featuring a 1.02ct old cut diamond, graded as colour I-J
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Renesim Pave Diamond Gold Knot Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
diamonds with a total weight of 1.04 ct. The ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and is available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renesim Pave Diamond Knot Gold Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
diamonds with a total weight of 1.04 ct. The ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and is available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Renesim Floral Moonstone Diamond Gold Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
This floral cocktail ring features a 0.25 ct central diamond surrounded by 5 enchanting facetted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Cut Diamond Ring, 18 Carat Rose Gold
By Deborah Cadby | Cadby Co.
Located in Bude, GB
Antique cushion cut diamond ring. Ref: R19001 0.76cts antique cushion cut diamond Clarity VS2
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Rosenberg 1.00 Carat Oval GIA Fancy Pink Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A delicate setting of bright Platinum and 18k rose gold gleams alight with brilliant white Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
This charming ring is clearly stamped Tiffany & Co. 18 KT white gold and Platinum 950 with an SKU
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Half Hoop Five Stone 18k and Platinum Ring 1.1ctw
Located in Joelton, TN
a yellow and white gold mount ring.shank marked 18ct. Plat, gross weight 3.4g. Diamonds: Color is G
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Boucheron Sapphire, Diamond, 18k White Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
. tw., all set in a beautifully hand-crafted wide 18k gold band, 19.5 mm; signed Boucheron, 4171
Category

Antique 19th Century French Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Victorian Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster , GB
to an elegant 18ct Yellow Gold shank which is stamped 18ct on the inside The stunning ring is
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Neil Lane Couture White Colored Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold Three Stone Ring
By Neil Lane Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Designed as platinum millegraining paired with 18k yellow gold naturalistic motifs, embellished throughout
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Mixed Metal

Antique Victorian Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster , GB
An eye catching antique Diamond Solitaire ring from the Victorian era, Circa 1900 Adorned with a
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold and Platinum 4.65 Carat Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18K White Gold & Platinum Style: Heart Shaped 1 4.65 CT Yellow Heart Shape 24 0.68 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Renesim Princess Cut Diamond Gold Eternity Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
of 4.05 ct. The ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and is also available in white gold, rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Cushion Modified Brilliant Shape Cushion Cut Diamond 4.05 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Cushion Diamond Anniversary Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Diamond Anniversary Ring in 18K White Gold ( 1.55 ct. tw. ) Ring is made using Cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Hugo Haan Gold GIA Certified Pear Yellow Diamond Bezel Engagement Ring
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
Details: Material : 18k Yellow Gold Principle Gemstone : GIA Certified 0.68 ct Pear Cut Fancy
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Princess Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring Engagement Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
in 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum, hallmarked 18CT. The central Diamond is 0.50ct in size and
Category

1990s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renesim Floral Diamond Blue Gemstone Gold Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
This floral cocktail ring features a 0.25 ct central diamond surrounded by 5 beautifully facetted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Iolite, Tanzanite, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Forever Us Oval Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Forever Us Oval Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold ( 1.39 ct. tw. ) Classic and elegant, this ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Signature Cushion Diamond Anniversary Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Signature Cushion Diamond Anniversary Ring in 18K White Gold ( 2.63 ct. tw. ) Signature Ring is
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural Pink Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Burnley, GB
natural pink and white diamonds 0.53cts in white, 0.21cts in pink. Set in platinum and 18ct rose gold
Category

2010s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

French Dress Ring with Diamonds
Located in London, GB
1940's French Dress ring set with 2 Diamonds of approx. 1.85cts total in 18ct Gold and Platinum
Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Rosenberg 1.00 Carat Oval GIA Fancy Pink Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A delicate setting of bright Platinum and 18k rose gold gleams alight with brilliant white Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold

Renesim Navette Cut Diamond Rose Gold Eternity Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
. The ring is crafted in 18 karat rose gold and is available in yellow gold, white gold and platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
unique during the time of 18 KT gold with PLATINUM top Brooches and rings employed buckles as decorative
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum and 18 Karat Rose Gold 5.02 Carat Fancy Intense Pink HPHT Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
GL00016: Platinum & 18K Rose Gold Center: 5.02 Ct Fancy Intense Pink HPHT Clarity: VS 0.86 Ct
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold Cushion Cut Half Moon Light Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
ET0098 Platinum & 18K White Gold Diamond Y-Z Range Light Yellow Color Grade 4.02 CT Cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Forever Us Oval Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Forever Us Oval Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold ( 1.37 ct. tw. ) Classic and elegant, this ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, P...

Forever Us Oval Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Forever Us Oval Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold ( 2.00 ct. tw. ) Classic and elegant, this ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, P...

Edwardian No Heat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
diamond set shoulders.  The diamonds are set in platinum and the mount tests as 18ct rose gold.  This
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond set dress ring, with stylised ruby set ‘buckle’. Mounted in 18ct yellow and rose gold
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Sterling Silver Hand-Textured Codi the Snail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
features 18 karat rose gold head and blackened silver body encrusted with diamonds and finished with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platin...

French Retro 1940s Diamond Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
French retro 1940s diamond and 18ct gold ring; this is  a late Art Deco design and set with 4 big
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bague cocktail en or 18 ct et platine sertie de diamants. Epoque vers 1960.
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Bague en or 18 carat et platine ornée au centre d'un diamant de taille brillant , poids environ 1
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, 18 Carat White Gold
By Deborah Cadby | Cadby Co.
Located in Bude, GB
Old Brilliant cut diamond ring. Ref: R14007 0.50cts brilliant cut diamond Clarity VVS2 Colour E
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hugo Haan Gold GIA Certified Cushion Diamond Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
Details: - 1.01 ct Cushion Cut G/VS1 Diamond with GIA certification Details: Material : 18k White
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Princess cut Diamond Ring in Rose Gold by Zoltan David
By Zoltan David
Located in Austin, TX
1.72 ct. Firemark princess cut Diamond in a flared platinum setting covered in diamonds. This
Category

2010s American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Gold 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, White Gold

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Gold 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

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

Circa 1920 Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Original art deco platinum sapphire and diamond dress ring. Sleek, crisp and stylish and so very
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with 1.25 Carat Princess Cut Diamonds
By Harry Roa
Located in Sarasota, FL
"Morphology" 18k rose gold diamond ring with 1.25 ct of princess cut diamonds G Clarity VS1 Color
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...

5.08 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Ring
By Burdeen s Jewelry
Located in Buffalo Grove, IL
5.08 ct cushion cut ruby ring set with two trapezoid cut diamonds weighing 1.25 ct total. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold

GIA Report Certified 1 Carat Old Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
certificate 18ct yellow gold & platinum UK Size M (Can be resized to fit) Aril Jewels is the go-to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Renesim Floral Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
This floral cocktail ring features a 0.25 ct central diamond surrounded by 5 beautifully facetted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Old Mine Cut 9 stone 18k and Platinum Ring Size 3.75
Located in Joelton, TN
Story: This Edwardian ring, with its blend of platinum and 18ct gold, represents a unique piece of
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

5.57 Carat Emerald Three Stone Ring, Platinum, G-VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Weight: 0.24 CTS Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Basket Ring Size: 6 Shape: Emerald-Cut Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

18K White Gold Mix Cut Diamond Ring in V Shape (Made to Order)
Located in London, GB
18K White Gold Mix Cut Diamond Ring in V Shape (Made to Order) Center stones: 0.3 ct Side stones
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Certified 3.81 Carat Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3.81 Carat Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
diamonds inset. The sapphire is of Burma origin. It is 18ct gold and platinum and would make a lovely
Category

20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Lizunova Morganite and Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold and White Gold Ring
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
diamond-set wedding band. 18 karat rose and white gold, approx 2.5ct pear cut pale pink morganite, .18ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Half Eternity Ring with Round Brilliant Diamonds (Made to Order)
Located in London, GB
ct Weight: 1.77g Metal options: 18K yellow/white/black/rose gold, platinum Diamond quality: G
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.