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0.75ct Diamond Old Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
shaped antique style solitaire engagement ring in 18ct yellow gold and platinum head with diamonds on
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 18ct Rose Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Eternity Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum and whatever
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Art Deco 1930 Diamond 18K Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco ring from the 1930 era is crafted in 18K gold with platinum accents and features
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Turquoise, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous ring in 18 kt rose gold and platinum structure mounted with diamonds and turquoise. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

18K Gold Platinum French Belle Epoque Diamond Naturel Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Period: 1910 Metals: 18k Gold, Platinum Primary Stone: 1.0 ct Old Mine-Cut Diamond Secondary Stone
Category

Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3ct Emerald cut Emerald and Diamond Ring set in 18ct gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Hidden diamonds underneath setting Petal setting 18ct rose gold ready to ship, or custom make in yellow
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1973 Finish Halo Ring natural 0.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø8.5US/2.9 gr
Located in SE
in solid 18K Yellow Gold with White Gold or Platinum openwork crown featuring natural Blue Sapphire
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diana M. 18 kt yellow gold emerald and diamond ring featuring a center 3.70 ct
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold emerald and diamond ring featuring a center 3.70 ct emerald surrounded by 2.40
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. 18 kt white gold sapphire diamond ring featuring a 3.26 ct C.Dunaigre
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold sapphire diamond ring featuring a 3.26 ct C.Dunaigre certified oval cut unheated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 18 kt white gold sapphire and diamond ring featuring a center 1.33 ct
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold sapphire and diamond ring featuring a center 1.33 ct oval cut sapphire with 0.35
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold and Platinum Daisy Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A charming daisy-style ring crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum (950‰), centering on a vibrant
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1930s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.60 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, platinum set solitaire ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1980s Platinum 18k Gold Black Jade Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
. Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold with a platinum top, the ring showcases approximately 3.30 carats of
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diana M. 18 kt white gold opal, emerald, and diamond ring featuring a 7.00 ct
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold opal, emerald, and diamond ring featuring a 7.00 ct oval cut opal surrounded by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 18 kt white gold sapphire diamond ring a 6.24 ct Sri Lanka sapphire
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold sapphire diamond ring featuring a 6.24 ct Sri Lanka natural cushion cut sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Diamond and White Gold Platinum Set Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s 0.83 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set solitaire ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Diana M. 18 kt white gold yellow orage sapphire and diamond ring a 2.97 ct
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold sapphire and diamond ring featuring a 2.97 ct cushion cut yellow orange sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diana M. 18 kt white gold emerald diamond ring featuring a 5.60 ct oval cut
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold emerald diamond ring featuring a 5.60 ct oval cut emerald with 2.60 cts tw of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Diana M. Fine Jewelry 18k 2.70 Ct. Tw. Diamond Ruby Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent ruby diamond ring with gia certified 6.27ct ruby set with 1.70ct of round diamonds all
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Vintage 1960s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Solitaire engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond engagement ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The engagement ring
Category

Vintage 1960s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Unique 18k Pikachu Inspired Ring with 0.26 ct Natural Diamonds- GIA cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful Pikachu Inspired Ring made in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold with 0.26 Carat of Round
Category

2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco aquamarine diamond cluster ring in 18k gold and platinum, Wedding ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco aquamarine and diamond ring in 18-karat gold and platinum. Antique ring set with a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Cross Over Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. The diamonds total 10pts. The stones are set in platinum and the ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco ruby diamond ring in platinum and 18k gold, antique band ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco ruby and diamond ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Art Deco ring centered with a central
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Cross Over Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. The diamonds measure 35pts each. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

18ct Gold 1920s Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring with Australian Unicorn Head Hallmark
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Unicorn Head Hallmark- Letter A
Category

Early 20th Century Australian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1920 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Stones: Natural Diamonds & Natural Sapphires Ring Size: 5 1/2 (sizable
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Vintage Art Deco Diamond solitaire ring, Engagement ring, 18k gold and platinum
Located in NEWARK, GB
yellow gold band, a ring truly fit for the very best occasion. The diamond is a colourless diamond H-I
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Le Vian 1.33 Carat Sapphire White Diamond Platinum Rose Gold Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Truly a stunning design! This platinum and 18K Rose Gold ring from Le Vian Couture® features a 1-1
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Double Row Old Cut Diamond Band Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Double row ring. Crafted in 18ct gold with hint of rose, this
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Elegant Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters holding oval cut natural Rose Red Ruby
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

IGI Certified 18ct Cushion-Cut Purple Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
18K White Gold with an elegant double-band design, this Art Deco–inspired ring blends glamour
Category

Early 2000s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage emerald and diamonds platinum ring
Located in Milano, MI
ct total c.a. Highlights: - Vintage - 18ct gold - Natural emerald 0.77 ct c.a. - Diamonds round cut
Category

20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1940s 1.18 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive vintage French diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a
Category

Vintage 1940s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French tank wave ring with diamonds in 18k gold and platinum, large tank ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Tank wave diamond ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. A 1940s ring, shaped like a wave, set with
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

Materials

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

Art Deco sapphire platinum ring in 18k gold and platinum, Edwardian target ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco sapphire platinum ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum. Antique ring with four-lobed
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Electrian Green Tourmaline 8.06cts Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Sculptural Ring
Located in Miami, FL
. Details: Metal: Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Elongated rare color Green Tourmaline (~7.13 ct
Category

1990s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 18k/Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 1.02ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond engagement ring from the Edwardian (ca1900s) era! Crafted in 18k white gold and
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 18k/Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 1.30ct
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold and platinum, this ring feature a 1.30ct old mine cushion cut diamond, which is held within a
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Damiani Domina 0.5 Carat Diamond Platinum and Rose Gold Ring
By Damiani
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This Ladies ring is made of Platinum and 18k Rose Gold and comes in classic shape. It`s set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, Platinum

Marquise Diamond solitaire engagement ring platinum
Located in London, GB
0.65ct Marquise diamond solitaire engagement ring in 18ct white gold. Large marquise diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Cert. 5.49 Emerald Platinum Yellow Gold Ring White Diamonds F/VVS Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
perfection in Platinum 950, 18K Yellow Gold and microscope-set 2.37ct./184pcs. white diamonds in F colour and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ring with Diamonds in Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
. Platinum, 950 18 Karat yellow gold 12 diamonds, si-I, various cut, tot. 0.30 ct. 3 diamonds, H-I/si, old
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Leopard Looped Tail Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
mm Weight: 14.40 Grams One ladies designer made 18K yellow gold and platinum, diamond and emerald
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Classic diamond ring modelled in 18ct gold and platinum. This ring features a sparkling centre
Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum 6.67 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18k yellow gold green emerald ring features 6.67 ct green emerald set with 1.40 cts of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diana M. 8.43 Ct Diamond Eternity Band in 18K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
diamonds of the highest quality (GIA certified) as well as the highest quality of gold and platinum to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Modern Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning 18ct gold and platinum ring holds a central diamond with sparkling blue pear shape
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier 7.51 Carat GIA Certified Burma Sapphire, Diamond, Gold and Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier sapphire and diamond ring, set with an emerald-cut, non heat treated Burma sapphire, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18K Rose Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Rose Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Halo Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in London, GB
diamond is set in 18ct white gold with a band width of 2-2.5. 0.45ct Antique Diamond Engagement Ring Halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old European Diamond Ring. This beautiful
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring, GIA Platinum 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring, GIA Certified, in Platinum & 18K Rose Gold A
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 5.26 Ct Old Mine Diamond Platinum Gold Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
: 18 Kt yellow gold and platinum, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 oval cushion old mine cut diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco 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.