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Renesim Baguette Diamond Eternity Band
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
This eternity ring features channel set baguette cut diamonds (G VS) with a total weight of 3.10 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.12ct. Round Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ethically sourced Available in 14k, & 18k White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, or Platinum •We offer free
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Emerald EC Ring 10.02 CT
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Weight: 10.02 CT, Diamond Weight: 1.01 CT, Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold, Ring Size: 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Oval Ring 6.69 CT
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Weight: 6.69 CT, Diamond Weight: 1.63 CT, Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Prongs, Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Emerald EC Ring 9.32 CT
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Weight: 9.32 CT, Diamond Weight: 1.13 CT, Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold, Ring Size: 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Emerald EC Ring 4.71 CT
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Weight: 4.71 CT, Measurements: 11.4 x 10.1 mm, Diamond Weight: 1.35 CT, Metal: Platinum/18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

3.70 Carat Canary Fancy Light Yellow Oval Engagement Ring VVS1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in U-Pave setting. Ring Details Metal : 18K Gold (Please contact us if you want this in Platinum
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald EC Ring 4.97 Carats
Located in New York, NY
), Round Diamond Weight: 1.02 CTS, Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Basket, Ring Size: 6, Shape: Emerald-Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

3.76 Carat Emerald EC Ring
Located in New York, NY
), Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Basket, Ring Size: 7, Shape: Emerald-Cut, Color: Green, Hardness: 7.5-8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Emerald EC 3.27 Carat Ring
Located in New York, NY
), Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Basket, Ring Size: 7, Shape: Emerald-Cut, Color: Vivid Green, Hardness
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

8.55 Carat Emerald EC Ring
Located in New York, NY
stones 1.17 CTS (E-VS), halo 0.17 CT, Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Basket Gold, Weight: 8.94 gm, Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

3.52 Carat Emerald Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Weight: 3.52 CTS, Measurements: 11 x 7.6 mm, Diamond Weight: 0.83 CT, Metal: Platinum/18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

1.60ct Hidden Halo Canary Yellow Oval Engagement Ring SI1 Clarity GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds in U-Pave setting. Ring Details Metal : 18K Gold (Please contact us if you want this in Platinum
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.90ct Canary Fancy Light Yellow Oval Hidden Halo Engagement Ring VVS1 GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds in U-Pave setting. Ring Details Metal : 18K Gold (Please contact us if you want this in Platinum
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.90 Carat Canary Fancy Yellow Oval Hidden Halo Engagement Ring VVS1 GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds in U-Pave setting. Ring Details Metal : 18K Gold (Please contact us if you want this in Platinum
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.10 Carat Hidden Halo Canary Yellow Oval Engagement Ring VS2 Clarity GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds in U-Pave setting. Ring Details Metal : 18K Gold (Please contact us if you want this in Platinum
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

9.93 Carat Emerald EC Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Weight: 9.93 ct, Diamond Weight: 0.77 ct F-VS, Metal: Platinum Ring/18K Yellow Gold Basket
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

7 Stone Diamond and Natural Sapphire Band 1.75 ct. tw.
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 Wedding Rings

Materials

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

5.30 Carat Emerald halo three stone ring
Located in New York, NY
, Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Basket, Gold Weight: 8.19 gm, Ring Size: 7, Shape: Emerald-Cut, Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

1.86 Ct Rectangle Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Split Shank Engagement Ring VVS1 GIA
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

2.70 Carat Canary Fancy Light Yellow Oval Hidden Halo Engagement Ring VS1 GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds in U-Pave setting. Ring Details Metal : 18K Gold (Please contact us if you want this in Platinum
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.75 Ct. Tw. Shared Prong Round Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
% natural, and ethically sourced Available in 14k, & 18k White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, or Platinum
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Giulians Contemporary 18 Karat Australian South Sea Pearl Ring
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians 18 karat Australian south sea pearl and diamond ring. The ring features a 13.4mm cultured
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Emerald Oval Ring 5.83 CTS
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds 1.21 CTS, Round Diamonds 0.23 CTS), Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Prongs, Ring Size: 7, Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Giulians 18k 7 Baroque South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians 7 Baroque South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring in 18 karat Rose Gold. This glamorous dress ring
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Certified 1.62 Ct Colombian Emerald 2.80 Ct Old Mine Diamond Trilogy rin
Located in Napoli, IT
exquisite mounting has been hand crafted during 1900 ca of solid 18 KT gold and Platinum No words to say how
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

6.57 Carat Emerald Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Weight: 6.57 ct, Measurements: 20 x 13.5 mm, Diamond Weight: 0.54 ct, Metal: Platinum/18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

5.97 Carat Three Stone Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
), Round Diamond Weight: 0.50 CT, Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Basket, Ring Size: 6, Shape: Emerald-Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

3.95 CTS Emerald Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Weight: 3.95 CTS, Measurements:11.19 x 8.8 mm, Diamond Weight: 0.43 CT, Metal: Platinum/18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Cushla Whiting 4.27 Carat Blue Green Sapphire Marni Engagement Ring
By Cushla Whiting
Located in Melbourne, AU
ring made with an 18 karat yellow gold band and settings, holding a 4.27 ct emerald cut unheated blue
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

4.97 Carat Emerald Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
), Round Diamond Weight: 1.02 CTS, Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Basket, Ring Size: 6, Shape: Emerald-Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Belle Epoque 1.15 Cart Natural No Heat Ruby
Located in Napoli, IT
Fine, overcared in the slightest detail the excellent workmanship rendered in PLATINUM and 18 KT gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1920s Diamond Négligée Gold Platinum Pendant
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
ring. The pendant is fixed to an 18ct white gold chain. The Old European cut diamonds weigh 0.60ct and
Category

Early 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.75 Ct. Marquise Eternity Band Side Way East-West Design H, VS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sourced Available in 14k, & 18k White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, or Platinum We offer free 30 days
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Hallmarked 18-Karat Gold, Platinum and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in East Sussex, GB
is solid 18-carat yellow gold knife edge shank. Hallmarked 18ct and Platinum Total weight of
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Hugo Haan Platinum Gold Oval Pink Tourmaline Diamond Pendant
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
Diamonds - Setting is a compination of 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum - Can be created in any 18k Gold About
Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Gold and Platinum Saturn Celestial Pendant Necklace
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
A smiling Saturn face is surrounded by a ring in platinum pave set with .75 ct of white diamonds
Category

1990s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Luca Jouel Finest White Diamond Lotus Tennis Bracelet and Floral Platinum Band
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
Jardin Ring This diamond tennis bracelet in 18ct white gold is simply beautiful. The petite white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Cushion and Rose cut 0.35 carat Diamond Necklace
Located in PARIS, FR
necklace in platinum 800/°°° and 18K white gold centered with a V-shaped pendant set with rose-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

KATA Platinum 0.60 Carat Emerald Cut Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
By KATA Jewellery
Located in London, GB
estimated weight of 0.30ct. This pendant is made in Platinum and comes with an 18" platinum diamond-cut
Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

KATA 0.78ct Emerald Cut Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Stud Earrings
By KATA Jewellery
Located in London, GB
estimated weight of 0.30ct. This pendant is made in Platinum and comes with an 18" platinum diamond-cut
Category

2010s British Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Rare Edwardian 2.60 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire 3.0 Ct Old Diamond Ear Rings
Located in Napoli, IT
Masterfully hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold and Platinum The shape takes inspiration by the centre mother
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Carat Gold Aquamarine, Rubelite and White Diamond Gold Earrings
By Rochfort Fine Jewellery
Located in Sydney, NSW
18 Carat Aquamarine, Rubelite and White Diamond Gold Earrings Blossom Collection Aquamarine and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Convertible Heart Shaped Fancy Light Yellow GIA Cert Diamond Ring and Necklace
By Michael Barin
Located in Carmel by the Sea, CA
Heart Shaped, GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow 4.41 CT Diamond set in 18 Karat White Gold and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Aquamarine Diamond and Rock Crystal Pendant with Chain
Located in Berlin, DE
brilliant-cut diamonds weighing ca. 1,88 ct. and 2 satin-finished rock crystal rings. Mounted in platinum
Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
18ct gold & silver set Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch dated circa 1900 Five round opals
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
18ct gold & silver set Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch dated circa 1900 Five round opals
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

7.11 Carat GIA Certified Imperial Topaz necklace by Zoltan David
By Zoltan David
Located in Austin, TX
platinum (PT1000) hand engraved shaped inlay and set with fourteen .03 ct. round brilliant diamonds. The "Y
Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 24k Gold, Palladium, Platinum

Marquise Moonstone Bracelet in Blue Zirconium by Zoltan David
By Zoltan David
Located in Austin, TX
. There are also thirty .01 ct. perfectly cut round brilliant Diamonds bead set in the Platinum inlay
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum, Stainless Steel

Kian Design Vintage Platinum and Rose Gold GIA Certified Diamond Ring
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
made in platinum which is complimented by the 18ct rose gold band. 1 x Rectangular radiant cut
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold 1.50 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This stunning LB Exclusive Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 1.50 ct Diamond Ring is a gorgeous mix of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18ct White Gold Palladium Platinum Diamond Ring 0.87ct 5.5g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This exquisite diamond ring is crafted in 18ct white gold with palladium and platinum, featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Edwardian Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Pretty, Edwardian diamond
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with
Category

Early 20th Century English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Edwardian Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped 750 Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian oval
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Edwardian Diamond Illusion Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Illusion Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 This stunning Edwardian
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 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.