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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
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby Multi Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Square Cut - 14 Carats White Diamonds - 1.50 Carat Pink Sapphires - 4 Carat This Ring is from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Estate Set of Pearl and Diamond Ring and Earrings Starburst 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This fabulously elegant suite of estate ring and earrings are handcrafted in 18k yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Three Stone 4.84 Carat GIA Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750. Size- 6 3/4. FREE SIZING!!!! Stones
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Made in Italy Diamond Rodolite Garnet Vogue Awarded Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K White Gold Made in Italy Diamond Rodolite Garnet Vogue Awarded Cocktail Ring. Unlock Your
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.95Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Style Engagement Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique diamond engagement ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting. The
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Natural Emerald Diamond Halo By Pass Wedding Ring for Her in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald Diamond Halo By Pass Wedding Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Boucheron Diamond White Gold Band Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
diamonds set in 18k white gold. The diamonds are securely set in a square motif to ensure a chic and
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Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.55 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The cluster style design is
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.80ct Burma Ruby 1.25ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k yellow and white gold ring. The ring is set with lovely square cut Burma
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

4.17 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Unisex White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 4.17 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald and 1.60 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Two Tone 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Two Tone 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Ring is a stunning piece crafted from 18K white gold
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØU7.25 /2.25gr
Located in SE
Three - stones Ring with bezel set natural Blue Sapphire stone square cut 4 mm x 4 mm x 1.8 mm deep
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1940s Diamond White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting. The pierced decorated, square shaped
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1965 Men Signet Ring Hematite solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 5.48 gr
Located in SE
Men Signet Ring in elegant design decorated with highly reflective Hematite stone. Full set of
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold

Fancy yellow diamond eternity ring 18KT yellow gold matte finish rare complex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
color, this ring is so well made in 18KT yellow gold with matte finish so all eyes are on diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Charriol 18 Karat White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Ring, Flamme Blanche Collection
By Charriol
Located in Dallas, TX
carat diamond ring is fun and flashy! Size 5 3/4.
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Signet Men Ring 4ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø US 10.75 / 4.9gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1984 Signet Men Ring 4ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 3.5 gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 18 karat yellow gold diamond and yellow sapphire ring designed as a belt buckle. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman 1980 s Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Channel Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carats total - transparent medium red With high polish gold finish Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's
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Vintage 1980s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

AGL Cert. 4.45 Carat Vivid Green Colombian Emerald Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
with diamond pavé band and hidden halo in 18K yellow gold. The stone is loose and can be made in
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Baguette Princess Cut (0.70ct) Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold Illusion Setting
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This impressively looking Cluster Ring is centering a square panel set with 4 Princess Cut
Category

2010s Australian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

TIFFANY Co. FRANK GEHRY Estate Torque Square Ring Set
By Frank Gehry for Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
the Frank Gehry Torque Square Ring, this set is comprised of 4 uniquely square- shaped bands. Two of
Category

1990s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Table Cut Diamond Inscribed Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
this would not be recommended. The squared diamond centerpiece (including the gold frame) measures
Category

Antique 1820s Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 0.42 CTW Fancy Brown-Yellow Diamond 18K Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shank and milgrain detail Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring size: 3 1/4 and sizable Measures
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beauvince Genelia Yellow Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Ring in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
white diamonds highlight its beauty and luster. Center Diamond Shape: Square Radiant Center Diamond
Category

2010s Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

"Skybox" Ring with 1.2 Carats of Natural Diamonds Rubies in 18 Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
"18K" for 18 karat gold and signed by Eytan Brandes. WEIGHTS: Ring weight: 8.5 grams Ruby weight
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Ruby and Sapphire Bypass Ring with Diamonds
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Rectangular cut Rubies weighing a total of 1.35 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro Citrine Sapphire Diamond Gold Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
accented with ten round brilliant-cut diamonds; size 6 1/4 US
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 17.63 Ct Yellow SI2 Cushion Diamond Pave 18K Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stones: 0.90 total carat weight, Round Brilliant diamonds Metal: 18K White Gold 12.9 gr. Ring size: 6-1/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Modern Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. A white gold second hand ring with a square
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Platinum 18 KT Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
square faceted cut blue sapphires totalling approx .40 Ct UK size: P 3/4 US size: 8 Measures: head is 18
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ring Yellow Gold 18 Carats Emerald Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold with emerald and diamonds This ring is made entirely of 18-carat
Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nicholas Varney 15.55 Carat Spessartite Duo Diamond Gold Ring
By Nicholas Varney
Located in Carmel, CA
weighing 0.30ct and is hand fabricated in 18k gold. Size 4 3/4. Stamped with artists hallmark 'N VARNEY
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 13 Carat Colombian Emerald Princess Diamond Unisex Ring in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 13 carat Colombian emerald and princess cut diamond ring in 18 karat solid yellow
Category

Early 2000s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1948 Halo Ring natural 2ct Rubellite 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K GoldSilver Ø8US /5.35gr
Located in SE
76-year-old Halo Ring decorated with a Rubellite of fancy square cabochon cut and Diamonds. Swedish
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Silver

IGI Certificated 8.00 carats Fine Emerald and Diamond ring.
Located in Firenze, FI
surround of round brilliant-cut diamonds and baguette-cut diamonds ( circa 4 carats ) mounted in 18k gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Modern Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Tournaire Alchemy Trilogy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Second- hand Tournaire ring, it is stemming from
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.51 Cts Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, US
Centering a square emerald cut diamond. Diamond weighs a total of 3.51 carats 18 karat white and
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Retro Diamond Sapphire Bow Bi-Color 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This unique Retro ring is 1940 ca Skillfully hand crafted of solid 18 KT bi-color white and yellow
Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.77 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage aquamarine and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume Creation - Unique piece 18 karat white gold ring, eagle head hallmark. This sublime ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Handcrafted 18 Karat Solid White Gold Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.82 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Timeless 18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring, Gübelin
By Gubelin
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Solid White gold 750. Casual-elegant band ring, the top set with 1 fine square cut aquamarine of
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Rhodium Solitaire Blue Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer offers this outstanding ring handmade from solid 18 Karat White Gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18karat Gold and Rhodium Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
fewer diamonds or gold squares instead of stones. This ring makes a beautiful wedding band. We offer to
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the band itself is modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: R or 8 3/4 Cluster Dimensions: 9x9mm
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Modern Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cross over Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
cut diamond total approx 12pts and the square cut sapphires total approx 39pts. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4
Category

Early 2000s British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural Yellow and White Diamonds Ring in 18kt Gold, 2.30 cts tw.
Located in Miami, FL
two-tone 18kt gold cocktail ring centers around a magnificent natural yellow diamond, encircled by a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Ukrainian Heritage Citrine and Sapphire Gold Three-Stone Designer Diamond Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow 18 K Gold Weight 16,8 grams Diamond 8-RND57-0.1ct-3 /5A Citrine 1- Square-5,59ct 2 / 1A
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern 18 Karat Gold 1.20 Carat Ruby 1.05 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a modern design eternity ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 2000. The piece features: - 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cluster 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage emerald and diamond cluster ring in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1915. This exceptional
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Vintage 1910s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Blue 7.2 Carat Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning GIA Certified 18K White Gold Ring with center 7.20 Carat Aquamarine Stone. Square Asscher
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Engagement Ring, 0.90 Carats Asscher Cut Diamond GIA Certified
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Classy art Deco style Fully handmade engagement ring in 18 carat White Gold North-South four claw
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 1900s 1.50 Carat Emerald and 1.20 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with platinum and 18k yellow gold with a Square cut Emerald weighing approximately
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gold Diamond Cushion Shaped Cluster Ring in Illusion Setting by Michael Hill
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This impressively looking Cluster Ring is centering a square panel set with 4 Princess Cut
Category

Early 2000s Australian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.