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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
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Late 20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous navette ring showcasing a striking combination of diamonds. At the centre
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
: 18ct Gold & Platinum Period: Circa. 1920 Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box Comments: These diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1920s 1.07 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
maker's mark. This antique 18k gold and platinum diamond ring has been independently tested using state
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Vintage 1920s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Square Emerald Cut 18k Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
2.17 ct Total Weight 18K White Gold Flanders Ideal Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring is an exquisite
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Vintage 1950s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
diamonds; all of which are contained within a fine platinum milgrain setting. The ring is then made
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique French Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive marquise sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4.02 Carat Madagascar Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4.02 Carat Madagascar Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum This
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 3.50ct Yellow Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: Light Fancy Yellow Clarity: SI1 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: Modern, Pre-owned Size: L
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 10.34 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
: Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold with Trapezoid Side Diamonds A masterpiece of rarity and elegance, this ring
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2010s Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Natural No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
fine diamonds set in platinum and 18ct yellow gold. Current Ring Size L (Complimentary ring sizing
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1930s 0.48 Carat Diamond Trilogy Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond three stone ring (trilogy) has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 0.55 Carat Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
: Approx. 0.55ct Diamond Details: Colour: H, Clarity: SI1 Tested As: 18ct Gold & Platinum Box: The Vintage
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Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Exceptional gold ring with a diamond in an old brilliant cut 0.89 ct.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Solitaire ring with an old-cut diamond. The ring is crafted from 14-karat yellow gold (0.585
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.70 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set trilogy
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1.85ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
collet, highlighting its beauty. The diamond sits atop a simple band of 18 carat yellow gold for a
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Vintage 1950s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Three diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple setting modelled in 18ct gold and stones set in
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Widest Point: 5.5mm Height Off finger: 3mm Weight: 3g
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co 0.22ct Diamond ‘Etoile’ Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
crafted in 18 carat yellow gold with a collection of round brilliant diamonds, rub over set into platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DIANA M. Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold engagement ring center 9.17 FY VVS RAD
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold engagement ring featuring a center (FY VVS2) 9.17 ct radiant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Antique Sapphire and 1.64 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive blue sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated, oval
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique European Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 2.8gr
Located in SE
European cut and 18 rose cut Diamonds. The Crown has inter-twisting bands with a top in Platinum adorned
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite diamond cluster ring taken from the Edwardian era. The design showcases a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
matching old cut diamonds; all of which sits atop an 18ct yellow gold band. Condition: Used (Very Good
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
diamonds add real character to the ring. This hand crafted piece is finished with a contrasting band of 18
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Clarity: SI1 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: L 1/2
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Modern Band 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Single Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to any jewelry collection. Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
of the stone are diamonds which total 30pts. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold and diamonds set in
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Vintage 1970s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Vintage 2.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
platinum and matching the centre for quality. A contrasting band of 18 carat yellow gold completes this
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Vintage 1950s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1954 Ring natural 0.45ct Sapphire 0.64 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS6.75 /2.43gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds in White Gold / or
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.37 Carat Diamond and White Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive five stone diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting. The stunning
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold

Antique Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine and impressive antique Edwardian ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco target ruby diamond ring, round Edwardian antique ring
Located in PARIS, FR
French Art Deco target ruby ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. A round-shaped ring from the 1930s
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.64 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a platinum and 18ct yellow gold diamond engagement ring. The focal point of this ring
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, hallmarked 1965
Located in London, GB
platinum collet with shoulders of matching metal. A simple band of 18 carat yellow gold completes this
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Vintage 1960s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.20 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled diamond solitaire engagement ring. This vintage piece showcases a
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20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
tapering band of 18 carat yellow gold completes the ring for a timeless look. Gemstone: Diamond Stone
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.65ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.65 Colour: I Clarity: VS-SI Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.40ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Weight: 0.40 Colour: G Clarity: VS Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: P
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Victorian era. This multi
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
sparkle. The stones are set in platinum and the diamonds are old mine cut. The ring is modelled in 18ct
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Edwardian 2.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 2.00 Colour: I-J Clarity: VS1 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
mount and collet is made of platinum and it then leads into the 18 carat white gold band. It is a
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.85 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
character. Although the band of the ring is 18ct yellow gold the diamonds sit in platinum to emphasise their
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1910s 1.38 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
stone are diamonds which total 30pts. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Fully hallmarked London 1977
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Vintage 1970s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Edwardian 0.58ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
platinum collet, with a contrasting band of 18 carat yellow gold completing this quintessentially Edwardian
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Twist Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring from the Edwardian era. The ring features a
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
claw set into a platinum collet. The diamond is I in colour and VS2 in clarity. A band of 18ct yellow
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage French 1.51 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage diamond ring has been crafted in 18ct white gold with a platinum
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Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Soldier Modern Sensuality Diamond Gold Halo Hope Engagement 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: 92 stones
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Hearts On Fire Diamond Flower Ring
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Chicago, IL
in 18K White Gold Discover timeless elegance with this stunning engagement ring, featuring a total
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Hearts On Fire Diamond Flower Ring
Hearts On Fire Diamond Flower Ring
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Vintage 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
band of 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 0.40 Colour
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Vintage 1950s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, hallmarked 1962
Located in London, GB
. The platinum head sits upon a band of contrasting 18 carat yellow gold, the mix of metals
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1.51ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
crafted platinum collet. A simple band of contrasting 18 carat yellow gold completes the piece. Gemstone
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Ribbon Ring
Located in London, GB
Weight: Approx. 0.40ct Further Diamond Dimensions: 38 (1mm), 2 (1.5mm) Tested As: 18ct Yellow Gold
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1.25ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
clarity. Shoulders of platinum sit atop the contrasting 18 carat yellow gold band for a timeless look
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement 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.