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Art deco antique cut diamond ring for 5 carats , platinum and 18 carat gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ring in platinum and 18ct gold set with old cut diamonds for about 5ct in total. period 1930. total
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

British Alliance Ring 0.45 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.75 / 3.5gr
Located in SE
Antique or Vintage British Alliance made ca.1930s - 1950s Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1930 Nordic Ring 5ct Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø7.75US/4.4gr
Located in SE
European cut Diamonds in Platinum pave settings on solid 18K Yellow Gold. Swedish ring, hallmarked 18K and
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Certified Oval cut Natural Yellow Diamond and White diamond Platinum Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds total 0.44 carat - Made in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold HYT Jewelry is a Fine Diamond and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Aletto Brothers Colombian Emerald, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Ring, Circa 2000
Located in London, GB
A Colombian emerald and diamond ring, set with a 2.40ct cushion shaped step-cut emerald, in an 18ct
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diana M. 5.00 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 18 Kt White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
5.00 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 18 Kt White Gold, 21 Stones Diana M. is a leading
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Art-Deco c1930 s 1.60ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K White Gold Platinum Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
platinum “pierced” cathedral setting, that compliments the diamond nicely enhances the sparkle
Category

Vintage 1930s Australian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Vintage Five-Stone Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
set atop a fine 18 carat yellow gold shank. Circa 1970's, England. Stamped M.L., 18CT. UK finger size
Category

Vintage 1970s English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18K Rose Gold Platinum Schlumberger Sixteen Diamond X Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 18K Rose Gold & Platinum Schlumberger Sixteen Diamond X Band Ring From the iconic
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2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA 15.29 Carat Fancy Yellow VS1 Oval Diamond Ring in Platinum 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
exceptional platinum and 18K yellow gold masterpiece. Radiating vivid color saturation and remarkable clarity
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Platinum, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 10 Ct. Yellow Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
piece that combines platinum and 18K yellow gold. The centerpiece is a 10 ct natural radiant cut diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Emerald and White Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
trillions. Handmade in platinum and 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.5.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco diamond sapphire long ring in 18 karat gold and platinum, Art Deco ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco diamond sapphire long ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Elongated ring, adorned with
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 11.83 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
that combines platinum and 18K yellow gold. The centerpiece is a 11.83 ct natural radiant cut diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French Edwardian Untreated Ruby Diamond 18 KT/Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This ring is a very fine example of the Edwardian era Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold and platinum, tested
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 12 Ct. Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
piece that combines platinum and 18K yellow gold. The centerpiece is a 12 ct natural cushion cut diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
two bright shimmering old mine cut diamonds each measuring approx 5pts. The ring is modelled in 18ct
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring in Rub-Over Setting
Located in London, GB
the diamond to weigh 1.25 carats or higher. Set on a D-shaped 18 carat rose gold wedding band, the use
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Fancy Intense Pink Diamond Double Halo Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
3ct total weight Platinum 18K Rose Gold Radiant Cut Natural Fancy Orangy-Pink Diamond Double Halo
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Old German Ring natural 0.6ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.25
Located in SE
Diamonds. Hallmarked with German maker's logo and Swedish customs marks, 18K . Crown with top part in
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum 0.55ctw Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, set with three old European cut diamonds, set
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Trilogy Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in NEWARK, GB
and rich 18 karat yellow gold band with a row of three sparkling diamonds of approx 0.25 carats set
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Contemporary 1980 Platinum w/ 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous piece is a contemporary, platinum and 18k yellow gold ring with blue sapphire and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1923 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct Ruby 0.45ct Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5.5 /2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Swedish Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Swedish hallmarks
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1938 Ring Natural 1ct. Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
This ring has navette or boat shaped crown with Platinum clusters melted into solid 18K Rose Gold
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1927 Ring 1ctw natural Diamond Sapphire solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 7.75/1.3gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Ring with band in solid 18 k Yellow Gold with top of the crown and parts of the
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Gold Platinum GIA 2.11ct Fancy Yellow Old Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Gold w/ Platinum Top (tested) - Stamped 18ct & Plat (shank sized) Weight: 3.26 Grams Ring Size: 5.5
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

DIANA M. 18 kt white gold ring featuring a center 10.76 ct emerald cut J-SI1
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold engagement ring featuring a center 10.76 ct emerald cut diamond(GIA#2225104157) (J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 K white Gold VintagNatural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This wonderful Vintage 18 K white Gold Cocktail ring features a natural royal blue oval sapphire
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 7 Ct. Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
. ✨ Flanked by two elegant half-moon diamonds and masterfully set in platinum with an 18K yellow gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1925 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Ruby 0.3ct Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS8.25/3.5gr
Located in SE
Beautiful 99 years old Swedish Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Claw
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1905 Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 8.7.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with openwork crown arranged with 19 care cut Rubies and 5 natural Diamonds in Platinum
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1937 Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/ 2.1gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period three stones Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand- made in 1937. This design with secure
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØU7.25 /2.25gr
Located in SE
Platinum, band tested solid 18K Yellow Gold. Likely French, made ca. 1920s -1930s. Size: Ø US 7.25 / 17.45
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Platinum Engagement Wedding Cocktail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Handmade in NYC. Available in platinum, 18 karat white, rose and yellow gold. White diamonds: 74 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Platinum Engagement Wedding Cocktail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Handmade in NYC. Available in platinum, 18 karat white, rose and yellow gold. White diamonds: 106 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1913 Ring 0.25ct Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS9.5/ 3gr
Located in SE
Diamonds. Platinum on Gold openwork crown with 3 diamond stones. Swedish hallmarks, 18k , maker is GD&Co
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Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond and Ruby Ring Platinum Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
diamonds are set in a platinum base, while the band is crafted from luxurious 18ct yellow gold, showcasing
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 2 Carat Diamond Platinum Ed.B Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original GIA certified 18K white gold diamond engagement ring signed Ed.B. Centered with one
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 4 Carat Vintage Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ct center diamond - Beautiful old European cut - Substantial 0.80ct baguette diamond side stones
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Ring 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø US8/ 3.1 gr
Located in SE
Old cluster ring ,fine example of early XX century design. Combination of Gold, Platinum and
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

18 Carat Gold with Platinum Mounts 3 Stones Diamond Ring One-Stone Swaped
Located in GB
Wimbledon - Furniture are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage 18ct gold with platinum
Category

20th Century English Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique Halo Ring 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 9US/ 2.58 gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo Ring with Diamonds, ca 1920s -1930s, likely US made . Band in solid 18K Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Magnificent Vintage GIA Certified 15 Carat Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Magnificent Vintage Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Ring This extraordinary antique ring showcases a
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Vintage 1940s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

4ct Pear Cut Diamond Croc Tail Ring in Platinum and White diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
ring reveals an intricate crocodile skin filigree. Available in 18ct white gold/ yellow and rose gold
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2010s Australian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

French 12.00 Ct. Blue Topaz 1.50 Ct Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This fantastic vintage cluster ring is French origin, bearing hallmarks for Platinum and gold
Category

Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diana M. Platinum Emerald Diamond Ring 10.13ct Set With Fancy Yellow Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold emerald and diamond ring featuring a 10.13 ct green emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Moderne Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Hexagonal Plaque Ring
Located in New York, NY
seven old European cut diamonds, in platinum and 18k gold. French import marks. Atw 3.94 cts. (center
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20th Century Modernist More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 12.63ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum with 18k Yellow gold accent 3 Stone Ring with 2 Trapezoid Cut diamonds on the side (1.31 Ct). The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 16-Stone Platinum 18K Diamond Ring 1.14ct Size 5
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum (Pt950) Finger Size: 5 (cannot be resized) Hallmarks: © TIFFANY & CO
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
18 carat yellow gold and cool platinum. This classic ring showcases an elegant trio of old mine cut
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Unique Platinum Solitaire Ring with 0.80 Ct Natural Diamonds, IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning solitaire platinum ring with 0.80 total carat of cut cornered square mixed cut diamond
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2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

AGL Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k and Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rounds. Handmade in 18k yellow gold and platinum. This ring is stunning in person. AGL certificate
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Set in Platinum 900, 1.72 carats, Paraiba Tourmaline Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, classical style, Paraiba Engagement Ring set in Platinum 900
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Paraiba, Platinum

French Late Art Deco 1.20 Diamond 18 KT Platinum Geometric Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
crafted as unique of solid 18 KT Gold and Platinum The ring is of charming geometric Octagonal Shape fully
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 0.8ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 7.25/ 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand - made in ca. 1920s- 1930s. Swedish, hallmarked 18K, maker's
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1930s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s 0.83 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cluster ring
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.