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Edwardian Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Remaining Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.72ct Tested As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1940s 0.60 carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
** Technical Details: Era: Circa 1940–1945 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold with Platinum settings Diamonds: 11 Old or
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Diamond Details: Approx. Colour: G, Clarity: VS Tested As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Box: The Vintage Jeweller
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique 0.33 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.33 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum engagement ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1930s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Certified Antique Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. The ring is modelled out of 18ct white gold and stones set in platinum. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Height
Category

Vintage 1920s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the 18k gold and platinum marks (18CT PLAT SET). This impressive 1930s ring is supplied with an IDGL
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Oval Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Wailea, HI
2.02 ct Oval Yellow Diamond with 0.62 Carats of Round Brilliant Diamonds in Platinum and 18k Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1966 Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6 /3.9gr
Located in SE
Vintage Emerald and Diamond ring with wider band. Swedish ring, XX century.Marked 18K. Maker: JP
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.38 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced
Category

Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2.01ct Art Deco asscher cut Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
in 18ct Yellow, White & Rose gold or platinum •Ethically sourced 2ct GSI Natural asscher cut
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
total is 15pts. Stones set in platinum and band modelled in 18ct gold and fully hallmarked Birmingham
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Shreve, Crump Low 16.95 Carat Pink Sapphire Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
This sapphire and diamond 3-stone ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This oval cut pink
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Period: Edwardian Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1930s Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.45 carat diamond, 18k white gold and platinum solitaire style engagement
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3.88 Carat Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This stunning vintage opal and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.02Ct Ruby and 0.33Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive ruby ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco gold ring with diamonds and emerald, circa 1930/1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique ring made of 18-karat white gold (0.750 fineness) and platinum. The ring is decorated
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
incredible Edwardian no heat sapphire and diamond engagement ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Details: Colour: H-I, Clarity: VS-SI Tested As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diamond and 1.10 Carat Emerald 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting. The substantial pierced
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1940s Diamond and Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1940s diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The 0.69 carat
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique diamond solitaire ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced
Category

Vintage 1920s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 0.80ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
claw set within platinum and sat upon a wire basket. A simple band of contrasting 18 carat yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ring natural 0.8ctw Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS6.25 / 2.25gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum decorated with 19 natural Blue Sapphire stones
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Certified 1.04 Ct Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond platinum ring with EGL certificate, no.US3143198050D. Center stone: 1.04 ct SI1 Oval cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

4ct Emerald solitaire in platinum with diamond knots
Located in Brisbane, AU
4ct natural Emerald Forget Me Knot ring Platinum ( can also be made in 18ct yellow, rose or white
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

3-Comb, 18k Yellow Platinum 3 Piece Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow & Platinum 3 Pieces Ring Set in Micro Pave Fish Tail Metal: 18K Yellow & Platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Old Cut Three-Stone Twist 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Original antique twist engagement ring set with three old cut diamonds weighing approximately
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1950s 2.15 Carat Amethyst 2.13 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with platinum settings. The impressive feature high
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 2.83 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.83 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set five
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Retro 18K Yellow Gold Natural Spinel and Diamond Cocktail Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
incredible vintage retro natural spinel and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Colombian Pear-Cut Emerald Diamond Cluster 18k Gold Ring, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
This ring showcases a Colombian pear-cut emerald weighing 3.50 ct set in 18k gold, clarity enhanced
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Vintage 3.05 carat Emerald and 0.70 carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.00 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Five Stone Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive five stone diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting. The stunning
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

1940s 2.85 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 2.85 Ct diamond and 18k white gold, platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Seven-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
, Clarity: SI-I Tested As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Single Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
carats Diamond Details: Colour: G-H, Clarity: SI1 Gold Tested As: 18ct Gold Box: The Vintage Jeweller
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
: Approx. 0.67ct Diamond Details: Approx. Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS1 Tested As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Box
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an elegant 18ct yellow gold diamond ring. An open frame plays host to a cluster of
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 2.04Ct Ruby and 0.96Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This stunning, fine and impressive ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Sterling Silver Hand-Textured Codi the Snail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
features 18 karat rose gold head and blackened silver body encrusted with diamonds and finished with
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platin...

Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
evening Cocktail parties. - Yellow Diamond - 0.25 CT - White Diamond - 0.48 CT Made in PT900 and 18K Gold
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style 18K Gold 0.22 Carat White Diamond Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
: 1.5 cm Diamonds: 0.22 ct Available in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum on order. Crafted with exceptional
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
carats Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 0.25 carats Tested As: 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum Period
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Diamond Details: Approx. Colour: G, Clarity: SI Tested As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Box: The Vintage Jeweller
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful diamond cluster ring, meticulously crafted from 18ct white gold and
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Art Nouveau period Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

5.90 Carat High Zircon 1.48 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
zircon ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the mark for 18k gold mark (18CT) and
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, White Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
a warm 18ct yellow gold band that complements the platinum's cool tones. The band is smooth and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1917 Sigrid s Ring Diamonds Sapphire 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 2.47gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with the top of the crown in White Gold decorated with a row of
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 0.53ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
/V10050175 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: Modern, Pre-owned Size: N 1/2 Tiffany & Co. RRP: £5,250.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
trilogy ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced decorated, twist
Category

Vintage 1910s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 0.50 Carat Emerald and 0.33 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of the shank with the 18k gold mark (18CT) and the platinum mark (PLAT). This impressive ring is
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.20ct Diamond Details: Approx. Colour: H-J, Clarity: SI Tested As: 18ct Gold
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
: 18ct Gold & Platinum Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Gold 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, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Pavé Diamond Set Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a timeless diamond ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. This
Category

Late 20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.