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Vintage 1.90 Carat Sapphire and White Gold Full Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.90 carat sapphire and 18 carat white gold eternity ring; part of our
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 2.70 ct Diamond 1.40 Ct Blue Sapphire Wide Panel Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 18 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 2.70 Ct (I/J-VVS/SI/I) – 24 square
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

gouden ring met diamant
By Paul Binder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat bi-color gold wide band ring with rounded lightly squared corners constructed from two
Category

Vintage 1970s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond Trilogy Gent Ring 18 Kt
Located in Napoli, IT
An antique gent ring from the Edwardian period 1910 circa Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with a
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 0.36 CTW Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Volute Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
volute motif shoulders Tested as 18 karat gold and platinum With maker's mark Circa: 1930s Ring size: 4 1
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1880 Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies And Round White Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
vivid red rubies, six white pearls and accented by one rose cut diamond. Rubies: Mount with 4 squared
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

C1880 14 Carat Peridot and Diamond Flush Mount 3 Stone Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
diamond surround and the round center stone with the 4 carved points form what is known as a carre setting
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Square Cut Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Earrings Pendant Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Square Cut Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Earrings Pendant Ring Set in 18K Gold studded with square cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Ruby Diamond Baguette Band
Located in New York, NY
Chic Ruby & Diamond Pinky Ring. Heavy mounting with squared profile set with rich Oval Cabochon
Category

French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 4.45 Ct Natural No Heat Ceylon Sapphire 1.15 Ct Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This appealing and quite unique Victorian Style Trilogy ring has a 18 KT solid gold mount that has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Blue Topaz Ring 8.04 ct Checkerboard Facets great casual Italian Jewelry Style
Located in Viena, Viena
, weighs approx. 4 grams, ring dimensions approx. 12 x 12 x 10 mm, Rw 17.2 / 54 mm (can be changed), a
Category

2010s German Band Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Tsavorite Drop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Solid 18k Yellow Gold Australian Boulder Opal: 2.8 ct 4 ...
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Necklace Sautoir Chain Oval Links 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in gold and platinum. The pendant is set with pavé diamonds arranged in a squared center. This
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Aquamarine Diamond Convertible Pendant with Chain 60 cm length 18Kt White Gold
Located in München, DE
smooth white gold square. Crafted in 750 white gold (18-karat white gold), this is a unique, one-of-a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold

Baume Creation Sapphire Diamond Morganite 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Earrings
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume Creation - Unique piece. For pierced ears. Earring in 18 karat white gold. A delightful pair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Polished Rectangular 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Gold Hoops Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14K Gold Gold Color : Yellow Gold Stone Type : GOLD Weight : 6.45GR
Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Japanese Coral, Diamonds, Onyx, 18kt Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
: 4 cm X diameter: 54.5 mm). On the onyx ring (6 g) there are gold structures studded with 0.68 ct of
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 kt. Gold Adler Genèva Set Necklace Ring Sapphire, Diam, Estate Sultan Oman
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Gold Adler Genèva Set Necklace & Ring Sapphire, Diamonds, Estate Sultan Oman Qaboos Bin Said
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Multi Gemstone Choker Necklace, Ring, Bracelet, and Earring Matching Set set in
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamonds equal 1.13 carats. Ring: Set in 18K Yellow Gold gross weight 14.01 grams. 46 Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18kt / Platinum Diamond, Calibrated Ruby + Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
Square Cut calibrated rubies. The bead-set diamonds, weighing approximately 0.25ctw, and the 0.65ctw of
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

18k Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
. 18k Ring 2.77 carat cabochon ruby 4 square cut sapphires weighing 0.57 carats 28 pave set round
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Square Blue Sapphire Diamond Channel-Set Fluted 18k Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Square Blue Sapphire Diamond Channel-Set Fluted 18K Yellow Gold Men's Ring Gold: 18K Yellow Gold
Category

Late 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot, Diamond, 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (1) oval peridot cabochon, 10.00 cts., flanked by (4) square-cut diamonds, 0.15 ct. tw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and 2.75 Carat Diamond Ring, Size 5 1/4
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
diamond weight: 2.75 carats Gross Weight: 31.1 grams Mounted in 18k gold Size: 5 1/4 Featured in Bonhams
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Square Fire Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Square Fire Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Classic fire opal and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Square Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold and Diamond Square Ring with Multi-Shape Blue Sapphires Sapphires are pear shapes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite Diamond Square Cluster 18 Karat Gold Design Cocktail Ring
Located in Malvern, Victoria
diamonds. The central stone is set in an18ct gold white gold mount & is pave set with diamonds on the edge
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold and Black Diamond Stacking Square Ring
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique in its shape and style, this 18k rose gold and black diamond ring is meant to be stacked
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Black Diamond Stacking Square Ring
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique in its shape and style, this 18k white gold and black diamond ring is meant to be stacked
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Diamond Stacking Square Ring
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique in its shape and style, this 18k yellow gold and black diamond ring is meant to be stacked
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Gilberto Cassola Diamond Pave Rose Gold Square Ring Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
Gilberto Cassola 18Kt Rose Gold Square Band Ring with a Paveé Set of White Diamonds. Handmade in
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Goshwara London Blue Topaz Square Emerald Cut with Diamonds Ring
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
London Blue Topaz Square Emerald Cut Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds, from "Gossip
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilberto Cassola Diamond Paveè White Gold Square Ring Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
Gilberto Cassola 18Kt White Gold Band Ring with a Paveé Set of White Diamonds. Handmade in Italy in
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Square Halo Engagement Ring with Round Cut Center Diamond in White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Square halo engagement ring in 18k white gold with 0.99ct round brilliant cut center diamond, G
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Ring, Unheated Blue Sapphire 18k White Gold Diamonds Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
. • Spinels – 4 red in square cut, total weight carat – 0.16. • Diamonds – 100 pc in round cut - total carat
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2010s Thai Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18kt Rose Gold Les Bonbons Blue Squared Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
and handcrafted in Italy. Cocktail ring, 18 kt rose gold. The head features a big amethyst stone and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18kt Rose Gold Les Bonbons Green Squared Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
. Designed and handcrafted in Italy. Cocktail ring, 18 kt rose and white gold. With light blue topaz
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18 Carat White Gold Ring, Square Flower Model in Gold Threads and Diamonds
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Ravissante bague de fiançailles en or blanc 18 carats ornée au centre d’un diamant de taille
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ana de Costa Yellow Gold Rose Quartz White Diamond Square Cocktail Ring
By Ana de Costa
Located in London, Kent
is crafted from solid 18ct yellow gold. height: 3 cm widest point: 1.4 cm This exquisite ring is a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Soft Square Sculpture Unisex Ring with Diamonds
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Soft Square Sculpture Ring with Diamonds. Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla created this
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro 18 Karat Gold 4 Carat Ruby and ​​Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940
Located in Goettingen, DE
Retro 18K gold 4 carat ruby ​​and diamond cocktail ring , circa 1940 Very distinctive cocktail
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Vintage 1940s German Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Certified 1.36 Carats Colombian Emerald Diamonds 18K White Gold Ring
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing vintage square cut Colombian emerald set on a vintage white gold ring paved with brilliant
Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Paul Amey Sterling Silver, 18K Gold, Garnet and Diamond "Wedge" Ring
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
” Garnet ring showcases the perfect marriage of Sterling Silver and 18ct yellow gold, a testament to Paul
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2010s Australian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18k Gold 1.04ct Cushion Cut Fancy Grayish Yellowish Green Diamond Halo Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
handcrafted in 18ct white and rose gold and the design is a double halo surrounding a central, 4 claw set
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
diamonds set in 18k . Length 16 inches. Square emerald cut sapphire and princess cut diamond ring in 18k
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

Platinum Soft Square Unisex Sculpture Ring with Diamonds
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Soft Square Unisex Sculpture Ring with Diamonds. Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla created
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Style 0.43 Carat Square Colombian Emerald 18 Karat Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring features a central 0.43 carat Square cut Fine Intense Green
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Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Men s 4 Carat Salmon Tourmaline European 18 Karat Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In 18KT White Gold, this European Men's Tourmaline & Diamond ring features a central Square cut 4
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1990s Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring MOOD design. 4 different facets
By Torrini
Located in Firenze, IT
available on-demand. The price may change. We have here a 4 facets with diamonds, Rubies Plain gold fash
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, B...

18k White and Yellow Gold 4.37ct Rose Cut Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Flower Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
ring has been handcrafted in 18ct yellow and white gold and features 6 matching, natural fancy yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Invisibly Set Diamond Gold Ring
Located in TRYON, NC
The center of this 18 kt white gold ring holds 9 square radiant cut invisibly set diamonds. The
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Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Square Diamond Eternity Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm 18k white gold square profile rounded comfort fir interior satin finish both sides are fully
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pavé Gold Band Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
This classic 18k yellow gold squared band is embellished with a single row of white rose-cut pavé
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bonato Massoni 18k White and Rose Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Enamel Statement
Located in New York, NY
Bonato & Massoni 18K White and Rose Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Enamel Statement Ring Bonato
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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Carved Citrine, Topaz, Ruby, Diamond Gold Enamel Ring
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
in a lifetime. Handcrafted in both 18kt yellow and white gold this ring is a testament to William’s
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2010s Australian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...

I-VS2 GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
of the center diamond. The shank is 18k yellow gold and has eight square radiant cut diamonds that
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By SHIHARA
Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
A square edged ring featuring single lines of diamonds encircling the surface and along one side of
Category

2010s Japanese Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.