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Andrew Grima Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A handsome 18k yellow gold, diamond and tourmaline ring by Andrew Grima. The cushion-cut clear
Category

Vintage 1980s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

18k Gold

French Retro Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
weighing approximately 0.65 carats H-I color, SI1 clarity. Hand crafted in pillars of 18k rose gold topped
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

French Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
excellent condition. Ring Size: app. 7.3/4 ( Sizable ) Weight is app 18.2 Grams Total Diamond weight
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier White Gold Diamond Berlingot Ring 3.00ct TDW
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold pave diamond ring by Cartier from the Berlingot collection. The square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Open Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
in 18K Yellow Gold. The ring consists of 35 round diamonds (appx. 1.20 cts.), square-cut emeralds
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for Baskin Bros. Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable Measures
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellently filigreed 18k white gold. Ring size 5-1/4
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

French, 1925s, Art Deco Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. Formed of a round and flat mounting
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French 1970s Retro Emerald Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats white gold, eagle's head hallmark. Rectangular shaped, this retro ring is set in
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1920s Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920's 0.51 carat diamond and 18k white gold solitaire style engagement ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

EGL Certified 2.70 Carat Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage solitaire diamond engagement ring is made of solid 18k gold. It is centered with a
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Onyx 1.05 Carat Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A magnificent Art Deco 18k white Gold ring set featuring a 1.05 carat Old Mine-cut Diamond with a
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Onyx 1.05 Carat Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A magnificent Art Deco 18k white Gold ring set featuring a 1.05 carat Old Mine-cut Diamond with a
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat Gold Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
floral details throughout Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 7 1/4 & sizable
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1940s French Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1940's gold diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.41 Carats Blue Sapphires Diamonds set in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
457 Center Stone Blue Sapphire Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type 18K White Gold Metal Weight 2.38 gr
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.41 Carats Blue Sapphires Diamonds set in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
457 Center Stone Blue Sapphire Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type 18K White Gold Metal Weight 2.38 gr
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1950s Diamond and Ruby White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage ruby and diamond dress ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated, circular
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 2.63 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold and platinum. This impressive trilogy ring with diamond shoulders
Category

Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 1925s Art Deco Verneuil Sapphires Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. Sublime Art Deco ring, its setting
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1950s Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set eight-cut diamonds, displayed within square shaped, millegrain decorated 18k white gold settings
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Modern Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total Stamped K18 for 18 karat gold Inscribed with carat weights Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable (with
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Modern Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total Stamped K18 for 18 karat gold Inscribed with carat weights Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable (with
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Oscar Heyman Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring. Featuring four asscher cut diamonds
Category

1990s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine approximately 5ct and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
White gold aquamarine-diamond-ring , approx.1920, centered aquamarine in trap cut approx. 5.0 ct
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.10 Carat Radiant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
square modified “radiant” 3.10 carat diamond Color: H Clarity: VS1 Diamonds: 18 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Channel Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18K and 750 for 18 karat gold Circa: 1980s Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable Measures North to South 3.4
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
solitaire ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. Th pierced decorated, square shaped setting displays an
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 1.10ct Diamond Five-Stone Ring MF15-112924
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
five values that keep your relationship strong. The ring's top dimensions measure 16 mm by 4 mm.This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Modern Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
central emerald measures 15pts and the diamond total is 40pts. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Widest Point: 4mm
Category

1990s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Cut Diamond with 2.50 cts. of fine white stones set in 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Diamond dome ring with 29 stones amounting to an estimated 2.50 cts of fine white fancy cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Kurt Aepli for Trudel 1970s Modernist Diamond Set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
. The spectacular diamond-set coin edge and square of Pave-set diamonds in varying sizes make it a
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, mabe pearl and diamond ring, Designed as a squared ring of geometric
Category

1990s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Paris Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stacking Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chaumet Paris and numbered Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Ring Size: 6 1/4 & Sizable Top measures: 3.8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chaumet Paris Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stacking Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fully signed Chaumet Paris and numbered Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Ring Size: 6 1/4 & Sizable Top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signed then stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1920 Ring Size: 4 3/4 & sizable Measures: 5.7 mm wide
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro 0.54 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Numbered and stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable Measures: 5.1 mm wide
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Emerald Table Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in London, GB
with two square emeralds and 18 table cut and rose cut diamonds foiled back. The ring is fully made in
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Contemporary Pyramidal Cabochon 4.05 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
color and VVS1-2 clarity gives the ring a 3-stone look when facing up and 4 Princess Cut diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier Pave Diamond White Gold Large Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Square Pave Diamond Large Ring by Cartier. This ring comes with a Cartier
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
in 18 karat yellow gold. Ring Size: UK K 3/4 or US 6 Front Dimensions: 8.26mm x 10.44mm
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Aqua and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
shoulder. Modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: Q or 8 1/4 Centre Stone Dimensions: 11mm x 7mm
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18ct gold. Ring Size: S 1/2 or 9 1/4
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a excellently crafted sapphire and diamond plaque ring from a time when the Art Deco
Category

20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Stunning Art Deco Sapphire and diamond ring set in platinum and 18ct gold. The centre Sapphire is
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Natural Fancy Yellowish Brown Diamond and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, Natural Fancy Yellowish Brown diamond and diamond ring. Set with two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.45 Carat Sapphire and 0.72 Carat Diamond White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.45 carat sapphire and 0.72 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold eternity ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage Retro 18K Rose Gold Carre Cut Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro 18K Rose Gold Carre Cut Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4. This gorgeous ring is
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Pomellato Diamond 18 Karat Gold Contemporary Iconica Puffy Band Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Pomellato Circa: 2020s; via the Iconica Collection Ring Size: 5 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Onyx Coral 0.85 Carat Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A magnificent Art Deco style 18k white Gold ring set featuring a 0,85 carat Old European-cut
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Belle Époque Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring. Featuring four old mine cut and six rose
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Band Rings

Materials

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

1.22 Carat Ruby 1.10 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gemstone ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The substantial band is ornamented with two square step
Category

1990s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 0.60 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Maker's mark for Benjamin & Edward J. Gross Co. Circa: 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Lanieres Diamond Set Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold Lanieres diamond set band by Cartier. The signature band is made up of 16 square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco French GIA 2.51 Carat Old Euro Cut Diamond Sapphire 18K Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco French GIA 2.51 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.40 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
edges and scrolled engraving. Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold. Circa: 1930s. Ring Size: 7 1/4 & sizable
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Retro Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18K for 14 karat and 18 karat gold Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 7 1/4 & sizable Measures: 6.2 mm wide
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Square 4 Diamonds Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18k square 4 diamonds gold ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 314 vintage editions and 339 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 18k square 4 diamonds gold ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing 18k square 4 diamonds gold ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Vitale 1913, Meghna Jewels and LB Exclusive each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a square cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and emerald cut alternatives. Most of our 18k square 4 diamonds gold ring for sale are for women, but there are 210 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 18k Square 4 Diamonds Gold Ring?

Prices for a 18k square 4 diamonds gold ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $368 and can go as high as $675,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,600.

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.