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Art Deco Vintage Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
C1930's Vintage Diamond Trilogy Ring, Handmade in 18ct and Platinum 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum 3
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat White Gold, Peridot and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
: 18ct white gold and platinum Marks: ‘18CT&PT’ and a markers marks – S.B Date Of Manufacture: 1900
Category

Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, White Gold

Georg Spreng - Ufo Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold orange Mandarin Garnet and Diamonds
By Georg Spreng
Located in Waldstetten, DE
5.99 ct 14 Diamonds H/si totaling 0.37 ct set in 18K Yellow Gold The size of the center stone is 12 x
Category

Early 2000s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.85 Carat Halo Natural Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring For Her
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified 3.85 Carat Halo Natural Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring For Her ********E-Copy of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Renesim Cushion Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
This exquisite diamond ring has a central 1.25 ct cushion cut diamond (E VVS1), elegantly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Star Ruby Diamond Ring 1.8ct Cabochon Ruby
Located in Kendal, GB
guidance to travellers. The stones are set in a platinum face with a yellow gold band stamped 18ct on the
Category

20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum, Gold

Bargain Vintage 9ct White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Paste Trilogy Ring
Located in Camelford, GB
offer is this gorgeous 18CT GOLD AND 950 PLATINUM DIAMOND TRILOGY ENGAGEMENT RING DETAILS Material
Category

20th Century British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Zircon, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Colossal Natural Split Pearl 1.60 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
18 KT gold Platinum is a darling timeless shape The amazing antique huge Pearl shimmers with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Renesim Broad 18K White Gold Diamond Ring with 3 Brilliants
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
with 0.08 ct each. The ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and is available in yellow gold, rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Platinum for the top and 18 Kt gold for the shank, English marks Set with three early transitional
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
PLAT 18CT – platinum and 18k gold – and tests as such.
Category

Mid-20th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3 Stone Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This vintage ring is set in 18k white gold, platinum and palladium which is clearly stamped within
Category

Vintage 1940s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Palladium, Platinum

French Late Art Deco Distinctive 1.95 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
, this artful made ring is made to attract and be noticed hand crafted of Solid 18 KT gold with Platinum
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.5 Ct Baguette Diamond Ring Vintage Style Engagement Ring
Located in Holon, IL
This is a luxurious salt and pepper diamond engagement ring. It is made of solid 14k gold and set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian 11.05 Carat Natural Blue Zircon 1.30 Carat Diamond Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Platinum and 18 KT rose gold So exquiste and rare hard to resist! Metal: 18 Kt rose gold and platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring in 0.50ct of Diamond
Located in Kendal, GB
fashioned in platinum with an 18ct yellow gold band at the back. It’s very eye catching and the diamonds
Category

20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Natural Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Natural Sapphire and diamond ring 18ct gold and platinum top 1920c Cabochon Sapphire
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian French 1.70 VVS Diamond 2.30 Carat Natural Sapphire Twist Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
gold setting Little Diamond flanking each stone are 8 old mine cut Diamonds set on Platinum adding .60
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

9ct Full Eternity Ring Diamond 1.80ct
Located in Chesire, GB
A beautiful full eternity ring set in 9ct white gold features sparkling round brilliant diamonds
Category

2010s British Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cober Jewellery with 3.03 Carat Ruby 1.60 Carat total Diamonds White Gold Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
18K White Gold Ring with Pigeon Blood Ruby and Princess Cut Diamonds. When it comes to choosing
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.20 Carat Vivid Yellow-Orange Pear Shape Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
-Orange with even color distribution. This gem is displayed in a custom-made platinum and 18k gold ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Georg Spreng - Orbit Double Ring Cone 18 Karat Gold with Diamond G/si 0.17 Carat
By Georg Spreng
Located in Waldstetten, DE
Natural Diamond Brillant G/si 0.17 ct This wonderful ring is designed and hand made in our workshop in
Category

1990s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renesim Brillant Cut Pave Diamond Cluster Ring
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
ct. The ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and is available in yellow gold, rose gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alexandra Mor Signature Brilliant-Cut 1.05 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Alexandra Mor
Located in New York, NY
signature 1mm floating Diamond melee and knife-edged wire. Ring is set in platinum on 1mm 18 karat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Early Brilliant Cut Vintage G VS to H SI1 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
Beautiful! Diamond Platinum Engagement ring in 18ct white gold. Lovingly and fully restored to
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Handmade 15 Carat Aquamarine Cocktail Dinner Ring with 12 Diamonds
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
Diamonds in Platinum and Yellow Gold. Truly spectacular. An 18ct yellow gold and Platinum 13 stone
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 carat Gold Golden Beryl and White Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Rochfort Fine Jewellery
Located in Sydney, NSW
18 carat Gold Golden Beryl and White Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring Blossom Collection, Golden
Category

2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Natural Fancy Intense Australian Argyle Yellow and Pink Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
equalling 0.06ct. The ring is made in platinum and 18ct rose gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond 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, Rose Gold

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond 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

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

Alex Soldier Diamond Sapphire Ruby Garnet Citrine Sunny the Snail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
: 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Yellow Sapphires: 39 stones, total carat weight: 6.5 ct. Citrines
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Art Deco 3 Stone Diamond Ring, Two Tone
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
Art Deco three stone diamond Ring 18ct and platinum Setting Stamped - 18ct PLAT Diamonds - Dia 1mm
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Moi et Toi Natural Diamond Twist Ring 18k
Located in London, GB
. Crafted in solid 18ct Gold with a platinum topped setting, the diamonds are nestled in a classic 'twist
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Diamond, circa 1900 Solitaire Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
for 18ct Gold This lovely ring is set with a 0.50ct beautiful bright white Diamond in a platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 3.43 Carat Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
finger. Metal – Stamped 18CT&PT – 18k yellow gold and platinum – and tests as such.
Category

Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Checkerboard Ring
Located in London, GB
Emerald and Diamond ring set in Platinum and 18ct Gold in Checkerboard design
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Five Stone Ring 1ct Of Sapphire
Located in Kendal, GB
. 0.30ct each (0.60ct total). The gallery is a union of 18ct white gold and platinum with prominent claw
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 12.72 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K
By KAMAL
Located in Henrico, VA
Pink Tourmaline 18K White Gold VVS/VS FG 1.55 Diamond cts. Stamped with ©KAMAL® 18K GIA Certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, Emerald, Morganite, Pi...

Alex Soldier Diamond Sapphire Ruby Garnet Citrine Sunny the Snail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
: 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Yellow Sapphires: 39 stones, total carat weight: 6.5 ct. Citrines
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Art Deco 3.38 Carat Green Sapphire and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
. Sits 5.9mm from the finger. Metal – Stamped 18CT PLAT – 18k yellow gold and platinum – and tests
Category

Mid-20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Certified Late Art Deco 1.40 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond PT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Sapphire and Diamond ring Magnetic Pink Natural NO HEAT Sapphire of 1.40 CT is the star of this ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage GIA Certified 0.77 Ct. Two-Tone Diamond Engagement Ring H SI1
Located in New York, NY
Clarity: G-H / VS Ring Specifications: Total Diamond Weight: 0.87 ct. Composition: Platinum / 18k Yellow
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920 s Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Art deco Aquamarine and diamond ring set in 18ct gold and platinum. Circa: 1920
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Halo Hope Engagement Cocktail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Handmade in NYC. Available in platinum, 18 karat white, rose and yellow gold. White diamonds: 92 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. White Yellow Square Diamond Ring 0.94 Carat, VS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
with a yellow diamond and a double row of round brilliant white diamonds in platinum and 18k gold
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

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

7 Stone Diamond and Natural Amethyst Band 1.75 Carat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The diamonds are graded as SI Clarity and G-H Color. Handcrafted in your choice of 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco 0.50ct Old European Cut Diamond Estate Engagement Ring 1930
Located in Rottedam, NL
: Material: Platinum (face) and 18k Gold (shank) Weight: 4.1 g Current size: US 8.75 or EU 18.75 or 59 Crown
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.51 Carat GIA Certified Cushion Cut Ring with Fancy Intense Pink Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
pink gold halo adorned with .18ct of natural fancy intense pink diamonds. The platinum shank contains
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 4.15 Carat Natural No Heat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
crafted of solid 18 KT gold with little Platinum portions on the little Diamonds settings – dating approx
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Certified Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Plat 18 Karat Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
solid 18 Kt with Platinum top – both marked Classy cluster design with two baguette Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Square Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring 0.92 Carat, VS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
diamond and a double row of round brilliant white diamonds in platinum and 18k gold. Cushion modified
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Emerald Diamond Five Stone Boat Shaped Ring
Located in London, GB
complimented by old mine cut diamonds all around them. The top is platinum and the shank is 18ct gold.
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified 3.05 Carat Halo Blue Sapphire 1.3 Ct Diamond Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3.05 Carat Halo Blue Sapphire & 1.3 CT Diamond Antique Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Three-Stone Twisted Ring 1.25 Carat Diamond
Located in Napoli, IT
era, 18 Kt solid gold topped by Platinum Marvellous crown displaying a trio of old European Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.68 Carat Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire Cushion Cut Ring with Trillion Diamonds
Located in Orlando, Florida
*** ◭ Setting: Ring ◭ Metal: 18K Gold (Hallmarked) ◭ Ring Size: US 6.25, resizable *** MAIN-STONE *** ◭ Primary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alexandra Mor Three-Stone Brilliant-Cut Woven Diamond Ring 1.50 E SI1 GIA Center
By Alexandra Mor
Located in New York, NY
on a 1mm 18 karat yellow gold band with Alexandra Mor logo gallery. Ring Size 6.5 A short video of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.75 - 1.25 Carat Total Weight Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. You can customize the center stone between 0.50 - 1.00 ct. oval
Category

2010s North American Engagement Rings

Materials

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