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Edwardian Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Marquise Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
modelled in 18ct gold with ornate shoulders. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Face Dimensions: 18.5x9mm Weight
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold/Platinum and Diamond Ring Size 6.25
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat White Gold/Platinum and Diamond Ring Size 9- This stunning ring features eight round old
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage 5 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 This chunky vintage ring is crafted in platinum and 18K gold. The ring features a
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
in gold tipped platinum prongs. Estimated total diamond weight - about 1 carat Height 18 mm (11
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 1920s Diamond White Gold Platinum Set Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.79 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set solitaire ring; part
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow and White Gold, Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald and Diamond Band 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Introducing an
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive Yellow Gold and Platinum 1.00ct Diamond 0.63ct Yellow Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This pretty LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum 1.00 ct Diamond 0.63 ct Fancy Yellow Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Marquise Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18ct gold with diamond shoulders. Ring Size: K or 5 1/4 Face Dimensions: 15x8mm Weight: 3.1g
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Diamond Dome 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One diamond dome 18K yellow gold and platinum ring featuring 35 round cut diamonds weighing
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20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1930-1935 Diamond Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
STOCK** Characteristics: Material: 18K Gold with Platinum Accents Diamonds: 0.30 ct total, Antique and
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

18ct White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring Set With 0.38ct G/SI2
Located in London, GB
An elegant diamond ring for your engagement, set with 0.50ct G colour and SI2 clarity round
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Triple Band Diamond Harem Ring in Gold and Platinum
Located in New York, NY
European cut diamonds and single cut diamond accents, in platinum and 18K gold. Atw. 4.16 ct. diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Rene Boivin Diamond Platinum Ring
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
split platinum shoulders René Boivin, Paris 1935-36 24 brilliant-cut diamonds 0.96cts approx 18ct
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Round Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger ® 1.16 ct Total Weight Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Jade and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
gold and platinum. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2
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Antique 1890s Unknown Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Trinity Diamond Platinum White Gold Ceramic Band Ring 1.54ct
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
wide ceramic ring domed to match others. Metal: 18ct White Gold, 950 Platinum, Ceramic Carat: 1.54ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Sapphire and Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
, in a platinum, four claw setting, with sapphires either side, mounted in 18ct yellow gold. Signed
Category

1990s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

1930s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive oval sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Solitaire Diamond Ring Set with 0.50ct I/SI1 Round Diamond in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum solitaire Diamond ring is set with a 0.50ct round brilliant cut
Category

2010s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

A French 18k Gold and Platinum Starfish Ring with Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold bombé ring covered with textured gold starfishes and various sizes of brilliant
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Vintage 1960s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
French, circa 1915 platinum over 18K gold, estimated emerald weight 2.25 ct, 12 old European
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Edwardian Diamond and Sapphire 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
platinum and then surrounded by a halo of diamonds and finished with an 18ct gold band. Ring Size: S 1/2
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
and the rest of the ring modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Face Dimensions: 9x12mm
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 3 Diamond Ring 18k Gold Platinum Anniversary Band
Located in Torrance, CA
is hallmarked "18ct PLAT" for 18k gold and platinum.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond, Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The panel on this gorgeous Art Deco ring is modelled platinum and has nine old mine cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

1930s French Sapphire and Diamond Set Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, 18k/Platinum, French. This gorgeous ring is set with a vibrant blue .65 carat
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Vintage 1930s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
sparkling old european cut Diamonds. The emerald is set in 18ct gold which makes the green really pop and
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 0.47 Ct Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Band Ring Size 9
Located in New York, NY
Ring is 18k gold, stone setting is platinum Weight: 3.5 Grams Stone: Approx. 0.47 Ct (5x5x3 mm
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Antique 19th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Triple Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This triple cluster diamond ring, holds a total of 95pts. The diamonds are set in platinum and the
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18ct White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring Set With 0.40ct H/SI1
Located in London, GB
This pre-loved princess-cut diamond half eternity ring is set with 0.40ct H/SI1. This stunning
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1900s 1.72 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced decorated
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Early 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.08 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold, Platinum Set Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.08 Ct diamond and 18k yellow gold, platinum set solitaire ring; part of our
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Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1930s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Band Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique diamond dress ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18k Gold Platinum 10.6ctw AGL Ceylon Alexandrite Trapezoid Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-SI2 Clarity - 1.80ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 10.6 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Gold Platinum Pink Sapphire Diamond Long Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(exact) Total Carat Weight: 3.66 (exact) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 5.37
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Antique 19th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 0.65 ct t.w Diamond Eternity Ring Setting With Pave Accents Ladies Ring
Located in New York, NY
dazzling 0.65ctw white round diamonds to fit 0.15ct stone. Also available in platinum, rose gold, or 18K
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2010s Modern Bridal Rings

Antique Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 An Edwardian era finely crafted platinum cluster ring is centered with an oval natural
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique 1920s 18ct Rose Gold Large Aquamarine Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cocktail Ring 18ct Rose Gold Circa 1920’s Fabulous 1920’s art deco, aquamarine
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Early 20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and on the band. Handmade in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Ring size 6.75.
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 1925 Art Deco Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats white gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark. Authentic
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Flower Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning Antique, Art Nouveau diamond flower ring. Crafted from rich 18 karat yellow gold and
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Pink Tourmaline and White Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rounds. Handmade in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Ring size 7.
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21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum 0.99 ct Total Weight Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Platinum Top Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
. #R0177 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Weight: 2.2 Grams Total Diamond Weight: 0.56 ct old mine cut
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

4.8 Carat Oval Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, England
18ct yellow gold with a half moon cut diamond on either shoulder set in a four claw platinum setting to
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2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Green Diamond Oval and Pink Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in platinum and 18k rose gold. Ring size 7. GIA certificate included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Hancocks 6.78ct Asscher Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum and Gold
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
diamond weighing 6.78cts and of J colour and VS1 clarity, corner claw set in platinum to an 18ct gold band
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2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

20.00 Carat GIA Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
of platinum and solid 18K yellow gold, weighs approx. 11.7 grams. This impressive engagement ring of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 1.35 TCW Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 8.3 Grams Stone: 1.35 TCW Diamond (0.08 - 0.11 ct.) Measurements: 23.65 x 6.4 x 3 mm Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Handmade in platinum and 18k yellow gold. Ring size 7.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Antique Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Topped Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1905 An elegant platinum topped 14K gold ring is vertically set with a 6.7 mm pearl
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

1920s Antique 4.60 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
for 18 k gold and platinum (18ct PLAT). This stunning antique four stone diamond ring is supplied
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum Top and 18k Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
platinum and 18k gold. At its center is a vibrant blue sapphire, surrounded by a halo of diamonds. The
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

AGL Certified 9 Carat Sapphire, Antique Gold, Platinum and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
9 kt., one oval sapphire ap. 6.51 cts., 18 old-mine cut diamonds ap. .80 ct., signed G & T
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Antique Early 19th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18k Gold Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring .91Ct IVS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. classic solitaire engagement ring finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring a
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.