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18k ART DECO Diamond solitaire ring. 18k Large diamond engagement ring. 1920s
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Excellent little engagement ring. Stunning center diamond with a lot of sparkle. You can see this
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY&Co. Novo Yellow Diamond 1.76ct FIY-VVS2-Ex Platinum Ring US 4 1/4
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 24080331 ■ Brand: Tiffany & Co. ■ Product Name: Novo Yellow Diamond Ring ■ Product
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band Ring Channel Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band Ring Channel Set in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Modernist Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A geometric design ring from the 1970's centered around a deep blue lapis lazuli slab. The square
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Vibrant emerald ribbons cross atop of the diamond covered eighteen karat 18K white gold filigree
Category

Vintage 1920s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

18ct White Gold 0.15ct Square Set Single Stone Diamond Ring Hallmarked 1938
Located in Brighton, GB
Behold this exquisite vintage 18ct white gold engagement ring adorned with a stunning single diamond
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Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Early Victorian Emerald and Diamond Square Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
the Early Victorian era with this exquisite 18ct gold square cluster ring. At its centre sits a
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VR Jewels Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring for women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated and bold, this striking ring is expertly crafted in 18k white gold and features a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.94ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Gold Size 6.75 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Clarity - VS2 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold, White Gold Diamond Settings Weight: 11 Grams Stamps: 750 Face
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.47ct Rainbow Sapphire, Diamond Gent s Ring set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sapphire and Diamond Square Ring is more than just jewelry; it's a symbol of beauty, individuality, and
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

1.52ctw Ruby and Diamond Thick Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
18k white gold. Featuring vibrant rubies complemented by sparkling diamonds, this size 6.25 ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Diamond Ruby Square Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and all custom-made. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dome Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 18k Gold Cocktail Signed Letter M
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
finely crafted in solid 18K White Gold. The ring holds 4 natural genuine Sapphires and 4 square cut
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian era Square Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1910 Step back in time with this
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

C1690 18K Iberian Bow Form Ring with Table Cut Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare late 17th century seven stone diamond cluster finger ring of bow form from the Iberian
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Antique 1690s Spanish Baroque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K White Gold 2.25ct Blue Sapphire 0.74ct Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
larger square cut diamonds, and 4 larger pear cut diamonds. A perfect ring for people who are born in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.75 Carat Fancy Yellow Square Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with a GIA certified Natural Fancy Yellow, Square
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Estate 18K White Gold Baguette Diamond and Sapphire Wedding Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
#R2339 Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 6.1 Grams Ring Size: 7 3/4 Diamond: Approximately .25 cts Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Floating Signet Cocktail Ring
By Chopard
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Chopard Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 Width: 6.90 mm Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.47ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive antique diamond ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with 18ct white gold settings
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold, Citrine, Onyx, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, citrine, onyx, and diamond cocktail ring. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 3.00 CTW Diamond Sapphire 18K Gold Eternity Channel Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features round brilliant cut diamonds and square cut sapphires channel set fully around
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with one diamond 0.83 cts, 4 baguette cut diamonds 0.22 cts and 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Foil Backed Diamond 18K Gold Silver Colette Fleur-De-Lis Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grooved details Tested as 18 karat gold and sterling silver Circa: 1830 Ring Size: 4 3/4 and sizable
Category

Antique 1830s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

18K White Gold and Diamond Pavé Dress Ring with Diamond Shoulders circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 18K white gold ring, featuring a 9 diamond pavé design, with 18 baguette diamonds and 40
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Signed Armin Kurz Modernist 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. In 18 karat white gold. Set with pave diamonds on a square head with a tapered geometric shank
Category

20th Century Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.45 Carat Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubys and Diamonds Stackable Rings 18k
Located in Miami, FL
Multi-Gemstone Vintage 1.45 Carat Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubys and Diamonds Stackable Rings 18k
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Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Edwardian/Art Deco Two Stone Diamond Ring with Sapphires
Located in Venice, CA
This stunning 18k white gold, diamond, and sapphire ring is from the cusp of the late Edwardian and
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

White Gold Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Square1.72ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Tsavorite Garnets Carat(s): 1.12ctw Cut: Square Color: Green Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1920s 18K White Gold 9 Stone 1.61ct Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A diamond ring in white gold, comprising nine old cut diamonds, set in 18 karat white gold, to a
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.25 Carat Fancy Yellow Square Radiant Diamond Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Channel set Diamond Eternity Band set in 18K yellow gold. 24 special cut diamonds are Fancy Yellow
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

Paul Binder 1970 Swiss Square Eternity Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.80 Ctw Diamonds
By Paul Binder
Located in Miami, FL
damage to the gold. All diamonds are secured in the settings. This ring has been carefully inspected to
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold GIA Certified 4.87 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Pear Shape, Oval and Round Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade in 18K White Gold. The ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Square-step Aquamarine and Marquise Diamonds Ring in Platinum and Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This magnificent Platinum ring features an alluring 5.53 carat Aquamarine set in 18K Yellow Gold at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Paul Binder 1970 Swiss Square Eternity Ring In 18Kt white Gold With VS Diamonds
By Paul Binder
Located in Miami, FL
crafted with a cushion shape, in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 0.61ct Blue Sapphire 0.05ct Diamond Half Bezeled Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
, heat-treatment, 0.61 carats, 5.5 x 4 mm Diamonds: Natural, squared cut, VS1, G-H, 0.05 carats, 2 pcs. 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 0.8ct Diamond Nugget 10.90gr Sculptural Geometric Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 0.80ct Diamond Nugget Free Form Ring; Diamond Dinner Ring; Diamond
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ribbed Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut = 0.15cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Carre Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Carre Cut Diamond Eternity Band. This incredible
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Invisible-Set Diamond Center Ruby Accents
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This bold 18 karat yellow gold ring showcases a striking combination of diamonds and rubies in an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with one diamond 0.83 cts, 4 baguette cut diamonds 0.22 cts and 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 0.73 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank With a subtle knife edge Stamped for platinum and 18 karat gold Fully signed for Cartier Circa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1970s 3.05 Carat Emerald Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning step square cut emerald ring has been crafted in the Art Deco style in 18 karat white gold. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1.5cttw Diamond + Sapphire 18k Gold Shield Cocktail Ring, 1920s
By Belais
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This authentic 1920s Art Deco ring by Belais features seven bright Old European cut diamonds
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Oscar Heyman 18K Yellow Gold Ring, set with alternating rows of Emeralds and Diamonds
Category

1990s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

.50 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond ring. Alternating 4 princess cut diamonds and 5 square cut rubies in at 18k yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Band Sz 6.75 Ring 18k White Gold Estate Fine Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat white gold. The ring is hallmarked "18k".
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Belais Art Deco 0.45 CTW Old Mine Diamond 18K Gold Checkerboard Vintage Ring
By Belais
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by pierced scroll motif gallery With partially engraved geometric shank Stamped for 18 karat gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

IGI Certified Vintage 17K and 14K White Gold Natural Square Emerald and Diamond
Located in Washington Depot, CT
IGI Certified Vintage 17K and 14K White Gold Natural Square Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 8 This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Domed Diamond and Emerald Ring in 18K Gold Circa 1989
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
An estate Tiffany & Co. dome ring with pavé round diamonds and a line of channel set square-cut
Category

Late 20th Century British Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Ring with Sapphire and princess cut diamonds up to 0.38ct 18k gold 7.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with sapphire and princess cut diamond. 0.38ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Vintage Stepped Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1935 Ring Size: 7 3/4 and sizable Measures north to
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring with sapphire and princess and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with sapphire and princess cut and brilliant cut diamonds. 0.20ct - F/G
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mosaic Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous ring is made in 18k white gold and set with F-G VVS2-VS1 diamonds of an estimated
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21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18KT White Gold Colombian Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring, 1970s
Located in Braintree, GB
each • 4 × Square Step Cuts (Carre-style) at approx. 0.05 ct each • Approx. Total Diamond Weight: ~1.70
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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.