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Georg Spreng - Diamond Blossom Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold with Diamond 0.63 Carat
By Georg Spreng
Located in Waldstetten, DE
Brown / si fac. 0,63 ct set in 18K Yellow Gold The Diamond is facetted cut and round shaped. Alle
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2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Platinum and 18ct Gold Finger size M
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Top Quality Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Napoli, IT
offered at a great price! Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold and platinum Hallmarks: assay
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1990s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Certified 5.75 Carat Emerald Diamond Vintage Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 5.75 Carat Emerald Diamond Vintage Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Octagonal Peridot and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Peridot surrounded by Diamond border set in 18ct Gold and Platinum Finger size N 1/2
Category

Vintage 1950s British Post-War Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum

Aquamarine and Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Big and bold, this 18ct white gold aquamarine and diamond dress ring is platinum set with a medium
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique French Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
An 18ct rose gold and platinum French cluster ring set to the centre with a white cultured pearl
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Vintage 1920s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...

Art Deco Cert. 2.51 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Plat Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Entirely hand crafted of solid Platinum for the crown and 18 Kt gold for the back, lovely setting, finely
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Antique, Art Deco, 18 Carat Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
of the new platinum settings. As this ring shows, when combined with the brilliance of the diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.07 Carat H VVS2 Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified 5.07 Carat H VVS2 Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A Copy of the GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Diamond 18 Carat Gold, circa 1910 Engagement Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Edwardian 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond ring is set with a 0.20ct Diamond. The Diamond
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectacular 9.05 Carat Diamond Rare Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
! 1 old European cut diamond of approx .95 Ct (average 6.8 mm. - G/SI) – 18 old mine cut diamonds
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring, GIA
By ML Brown, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
weighing approximately 1.17 cts, crafted in platinum & 18k gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 5.82 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Magnificent Art Deco Diamond Ring, centre diamond estimated 1.78 carat, cut early modern brilliant
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Early Deco 1.60 Carat Centre Diamond 1.50 Carat Diamond Plus Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
of 18 KT gold with Platinum top Round and most favourite Daisy shape as homage to ladies grace, this
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Distinctive 1.60 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Anniversary Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold and platinum, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 5 French cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum PT950 Ring with GRS Certified 4.20 Carat Round Royal Blue Sapphire
Located in Dubai, UAE
Platinum Diamond Ring with 4.20 ct Round Vivid Blue (Royal Blue) Sapphire and 0.28 ct Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Late Art Deco 1.35 Ct Natural Sapphire .60 Carat Old Cut Diamond Plat/Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
: 18 Kt gold and platinum, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 rectangular oval cushion cut natural
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Toi Et Moi Twist Ring 0.66ct Of Diamond
Located in Kendal, GB
. FACE MEASURES: Height 7mm x Width 17mm x Depth 4mm METAL: 18ct Gold/ Platinum STONES: Diamonds
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20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important Ruby Diamond Antique Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
: Platinum and 18 Kt yellow gold Hallmarks: assay for both Gems: 1 round faceted antique cut natural -no
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Georg Spreng - Viola Ring 18K Gold Mandarin, pink Tourmaline, Rubelite, Diamond
By Georg Spreng
Located in Waldstetten, DE
in 18K Rosé Gold Alle metals are recycled or LBMA certified Gold, Silver and Platinum.
Category

2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Georg Spreng - Viola Ring 18K Gold Peridot, blue Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Diamond
By Georg Spreng
Located in Waldstetten, DE
Tourmaline light pink Cabochon 41.71 ct 1 Diamond H/si 1.01 ct (GIA Certificate 6202426712) set in 18K Rosé
Category

2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18 Carat Gold, circa 1920
Located in Kendal, GB
down each shoulder and total to 0.06ct. The gallery is fashioned in Platinum and 18ct White Gold and
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20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold

Big French Colombian Emerald Diamond Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
, great addition at any collection Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt gold and Platinum Hallmarks
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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Betteridge 3.39 Carat Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow Diamond Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
white diamonds with partway round brilliant-cut white diamond-accented band, mounted in platinum and 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Diamond Solitaire, circa 1915 Engagement Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Antique 18ct yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond solitaire ring is beautiful. Circa
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
total of 1.03ct across the entire ring! All set in 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum with hallmarks present
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1950 s Two Tone Columbian Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
/4 cts of Diamonds surrounding it is set in Platinum and Yellow Gold. The decorative ring shank
Category

Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Spectacular Retro 1.05 Carat Old Cut Diamond Rare Tourbillon Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
side G/H VVS/SI – TCW is 1.05 Ct – Gold weight is 16.4 grams of 18 KT gold Striking antique ring
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Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Magnificent Belle Epoque .90 Carat Diamond Rare Panel Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
adding .50 Ct of extra Sparkle along the fine workmanship Ring is 18 KT white gold topped by Platinum
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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Midcentury 0.86 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
yellow gold (stamped 18CT). The top of the ring is platinum (tested).
Category

Mid-20th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Giulians 18 Karat Gold Black Opal and Pave Diamond Dress Ring
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians handmade 18k white gold black opal cocktail ring. This ring features 4 cabochon cut
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2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Engagement Cocktail Ring One of a kind Handmade in NYC
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Available in platinum, 18 karat white, rose and yellow gold. White diamonds: 2 stones, total carat weight
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Superb Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Bow Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
% original Art Deco bow ring is skilfully hand crafted from solid 18 kt gold and Platinum, both punched with
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Trilogy,  circa 1915 Engagement Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Antique 18ct yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond trilogy ring boasts a gallery of
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2.0 Carat Natural Ceylon Pink Sapphire 1.50 Carat G VVS Diamond Platinum
Located in Napoli, IT
or a great engagement ring! Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold and platinum Hallmarks: assay Gems: 1 oval
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Midcentury 1.17 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
6.7mm and sits 8.1mm from the finger. Metal – Stamped PLAT 18CT – 18k yellow gold and platinum – and
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Georg Spreng - Blossom Ring 18 Karat Rosé Gold with Natural Round Diamond
By Georg Spreng
Located in Waldstetten, DE
(European Size) Ring Size 7 1/4 (US Size) 1 Diamond F/vs fac. 0,36 ct set in 18K Rosé Gold The size of the
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1990s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.64ct Oval Green Natural Australian Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
• 18ct Yellow Gold – Platinum 6.5gms Approx • 1 x Australian Natural Oval Green Sapphire 2.64ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Twist Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
stylish. The stones are claw set in Platinum and fitted to an 18ct Yellow Gold shank which has a lovely
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Burma No Heat Ruby 2.10 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Metal:18 Kt yellow gold and platinum, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 oval faceted cut natural (no
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bulgari Emerald-Cut Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Bulgari Ceylon No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Ring in platinum and 18ct gold. Claw set with an
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20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx Diamond Gatsby Ring 1.32 Carat
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

Belle Epoque Diamond Ruby Rare Target Ring, circa 1910
Located in Napoli, IT
18 KT gold with Platinum top – not marked as the majority of antiques Centre is set with a collet set
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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.40 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Diamond Engagement Ring. Center stone can be customized between 0.50-1.00 ct round cut
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 3.1 Carat Pear Cut Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
promise lives, A love that holds, a love that gives. The breathtaking 18ct white gold Erin Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Twist Diamond Ring 18 Carat Plat, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This truly wonderful Edwardian Diamond twist ring is set in 18ct Gold, Circa 1915. The exquisite
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gorgeous 1.30 Carat Natural Aquamarine .60 Carat Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
ring, there are approx .60 Ct of early transitional brilliant cut Diamonds giving out the best of
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Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.53 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
diameter and sits 5.9mm from the finger. Metal – Stamped 18CT PT – 18k yellow gold and platinum
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Carat Gold Aquamarine, Rubelite and White Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Rochfort Fine Jewellery
Located in Sydney, NSW
2.20ct. Manufactured in 18ct white gold, the band is diamond set with alternating oval and round
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Tulip, Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring with Rose and White Gold Double Halo
Located in SYDNEY, AU
set in 18ct rose gold. Held by a diamond set platinum band this beautiful engagement ring sparkles
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Tulip, Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring with Rose and White Gold Double Halo
Located in SYDNEY, AU
set in 18ct rose gold. Held by a diamond set platinum band this beautiful engagement ring sparkles
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring 1.15ct Ruby
Located in Kendal, GB
vitality to any relationship. The stones are all held in platinum claws with an 18ct yellow gold back and
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Glasgow, Glasgow
diamonds mounted in a platinum setting to an 18ct yellow gold band marked 18ct. Currently Size UK Q US
Category

Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Ring in 6ct Opal, circa 1940
Located in Kendal, GB
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Edwardian Austro Hungarian Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Austro Hungarian ring Truly exquisitely crafted during 1900 ca of solid 18 KT rose gold topped by
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat Gold, Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Tourmaline and diamond ring, circa 1900. Tourmalines come in perhaps the widest variety of colour
Category

Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline

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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.