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GIA Certified 5.20 Carat Fancy Yellow SI1 Cushion Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Cushion diamond 5.20 ct Fancy yellow SI1 GIA Half moons 0.93 tw H VS Platinum / 18k yellow gold 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Opal Diamond Cluster Ring in 3.5 Carat Opal
Located in Kendal, GB
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Category

20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, White Gold

Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Two-Tone
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone ( 1.90 Ct tw ) Natural Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French Belle Époque Natural Salt Water Pearl 2.60 Ct G VVS Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
-catching crown overwhelmed by the glow of both Pearl and Diamonds This prestigious ring has been created 18
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Two Tone
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone ( 1.39 Ct tw ) Natural Fancy
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Three-Stone Oval Diamond Wedding Band in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Past Present Future Three Oval Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold ( 1.55 ct. tw. ) Classic and elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Cluster Ring in 10ct Opal
Located in Kendal, GB
large platinum face with split shoulders, leading into an 18ct yellow gold band at the back. It’s a
Category

20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
, distinctive, cross over design Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold and platinum, tested Hallmarks
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Two-Tone
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone ( 1.85 Ct tw ) Why We Love It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Pear Cut 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Antique Style Cocktail Ring Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Pear Cut 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Antique Style Cocktail Ring Band A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian .55 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Rare Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
decorated with heavy 18 KT solid gold mount centrally set with an Old mine cut Diamond of .55 CT rated as G
Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.66ct Rectangular Radiant Cut Canary Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring VS1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
centerpiece. Ring Information Metal : 18K White & Yellow Gold (Please contact us if you want this in
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 0.77 ct old European cut diamond navette ring
Located in Magdeburg, DE
. 0.77 ct - 750/ 18k solid yellow gold and platinum (hallmarked) - Ring size: EU 51, UK L, US 5 1/2
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural Radiant Cut with Round Cut Diamond Ring - Custom Design 053023
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal type such as 14k / 18k/ or Platinum. Ring Details Metal : 18K Gold (Please contact us if you
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 2.15 Ct No Heat Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
resize head is 9 mm. x 15 mm. Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold and platinum Hallmarks: assay (for both) Gems: 1
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
. Available in 18k white, rose or yellow gold, 950 platinum and 950 palladium. Also available without diamonds
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ladies Cluster Dress Ring
Located in Perth, AU
18ct Gold and platinum art deco green tourmaline and diamond ring platinum set with a centre oval
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Two Tone
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone ( 1.65 Ct tw ) Natural Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.08 Carat F VS1
Located in Glasgow, Glasgow
A single brilliant cut diamond in a platinum rub over setting to an 18ct yellow gold shank. The
Category

Late 20th Century British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Two-Tone
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone ( 1.21 Ct tw ) Why We Love It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Nouveau Figural Reclining Woman. Aquamarine Diamond Ring Ca 1900
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Figural Art Nouveau Gold Ring An extremely fine aquamarine and diamond, Art Nouveau period
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

1.66ct Natural Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow VS1 Split Shank Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
centerpiece. Ring Information Metal : 18K White & Yellow Gold (Please contact us if you want this in
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.16ct Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Split Shank Diamond Ring Internally Flawless
Located in Los Angeles, CA
centerpiece. Ring Information Metal : 18K White & Yellow Gold (Please contact us if you want this in
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.25 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
. Metal – Stamped 18CT PLAT – 18k yellow gold and platinum – and tests as such.
Category

Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Oval Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Ring Burma No-Heat 2.64 Carat
Located in Lakewood, NJ
A classic platinum and 18k gold three-stone ring with a rare center Burma no-heat oval shape ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Rose Gold One Unity Wedding Band
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Handmade in NYC. Available in platinum, 18 karat white, rose and yellow gold. White diamonds: 41 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Yellow Gold One Unity Wedding Band
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Handmade in NYC. Available in platinum, 18 karat white, rose and yellow gold. White diamonds: 41 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Halo Infinity Twist Design Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring Set 1.25 ct. tw. 0.5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Halo Infinity Twist Design Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring Set 1.25 ct. tw. (0.50 ct. Center
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Vintage Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Beautiful Oscar Heyman Brothers vintage platinum and 18K yellow gold cocktail ring, stepped set
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamonds Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
, Emerald Statement Ring, May Birthstone Ring, Emerald and Diamond Ring, 18K Gold Emerald Ring, 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Giulians Floral 18 Karat Gold 7.25 Carat Black Opal Ring
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians handmade 18k mixed gold 7.25ct Black Opal ring. This ring features a cabochon cut
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Internally Flawless w/ Round Cut Diamond Custom Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) Ring Details Metal : 18K Gold Two Tone White and Yellow (Please contact us if you want One tone only
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Twisted Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
7mm band 18k white gold Twisted design all around Half set with 30 Brilliant F-G vs .diamonds total
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Pink Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring 4.88 Carat 18K
Located in Mammoth Lakes, CA
Stunning 1930's Art Deco Pink Star Sapphire and Diamond Dinner - or Cocktail - Ring (cocktails
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Twisted Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
7mm band 18k rose gold Twisted design all around Half set with 30 Brilliant F-G vs .diamonds total
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.8 Carat Halo Emerald Engagement Ring, Emerald Wedding Ring Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Emerald Cut Halo Emerald Engagement Ring, Emerald Wedding Ring, 18K Gold Genuine Emerald Diamond
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.50ct Canary Fancy Yellow Cushion Double Halo Diamond Ring SI1 GIA Certified
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond with natural fancy yellow color grade and SI1 clarity. Ring Details Metal : 18K Gold (Please
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.10 ct. tw. Emerald Cut Diamond Five Stone Engagement Ring ( 0.50 ct. Center Di
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Five Stone Diamond Ring. Center stone 0.50 Carat Emerald cut diamond. Surrounded by 0.60 ct
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 2.02 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond with Diamond Surround, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Edwardian pear shaped diamond 2.02cts with diamonds around 18ct gold and platinum 1910c
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Notched Men s Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
weeks to produce. Available in 18k white, rose or yellow gold, platinum and palladium. Also available
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Women s Diamond Band 1.00 Ct. Tw
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Handcrafted in your choice of 14k Gold, 18k Gold, or Platinum 950 setting.
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Thin Origami Woven Diamond Ladies Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k white, rose or yellow gold, platinum and palladium. Also available with diamonds upon request
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Womens Diamond Band .50 Ct. Tw.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and G-H Color. Handcrafted in your choice of 14k Gold, 18k Gold, or Platinum 950 setting.
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

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

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

7 Stone Diamond and Natural Ruby Band 1.75 Carat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
graded as SI Clarity and G-H Color. Handcrafted in your choice of 14k Gold, 18k Gold, or Platinum 950
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

7 Stone Diamond and Natural Citrine 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

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

Early Art Deco Colombian Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
workmanship of solid 18KT gold topped by Platinum The ring is centred by a rectangular cut Natural Colombian
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

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

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Ring White GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Alliance complete round diamonds. in white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats) and platinum 950
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold and Carbon Fiber Diamond Rounded Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
vs diamonds are 1/3 set down the center, against 18k rose gold, in a total weight of 0.070 ct. Also
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold and Carbon Fiber Diamond Rounded Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
-G vs diamonds are 1/3 set down the center, against 18k white gold, in a total weight of 0.070 ct
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Products 7 Stone Diamond and Natural Green Emerald Band 1.75 Carat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold, 18k Gold, or Platinum 950 setting.
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Double Claw 0.82ct Natural Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in London, GB
couple. Crafted in solid 18ct White Gold with a platinum topped setting, the diamonds are nestled in an
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 5.14 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Essex, GB
10.3mm in diameter and sits 9.4mm from the finger. Metal – Stamped 18CT & PLAT – 18k gold and platinum
Category

Early 20th Century British Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 8 Carat Blue Zircon Cluster Ring, circa 1905
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
: 18ct Yellow Gold/ Platinum STONES: Blue Zircon (8ct), Diamond (approx. 1.10ct) CLARITY: SI 1 - H
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Natural Ruby and Diamond Cluster, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Edwardian natural ruby and diamond cluster ring 18ct gold and platinum 1910c
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.