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18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Full Eternity Ring #17-#20
By SHIHARA
Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
A clean square edged eternity band embedded with melee diamonds along the side of the ring. *The
Category

2010s Japanese Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Full Eternity Ring #13-#16
By SHIHARA
Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
A clean square edged eternity band embedded with melee diamonds around the surface of the ring
Category

2010s Japanese Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Full Eternity Ring #17-#20
By SHIHARA
Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
A clean square edged eternity band embedded with melee diamonds hidden inside the ring. *The
Category

2010s Japanese Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Full Eternity Ring #13-#16
By SHIHARA
Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
A clean square edged eternity band embedded with melee diamonds hidden inside the ring. *The
Category

2010s Japanese Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary 18ct White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A super stylish, contemporary 18ct white gold half eternity ring formed of sapphire and diamonds in
Category

2010s English Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring 18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds VS color G, Handmade
By FerrariFirenze
Located in SESTO FIORENTINO, IT
white gold, this ring is adorned gracefully with white diamonds. Delivery time 4 weeks.
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Cream Diamonds VS color G, Handmade
By FerrariFirenze
Located in SESTO FIORENTINO, IT
. This gorgeous ring has strong bold square adornments and beautiful, soft elongated ovals. 18k yellow
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Matte Gold White Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring
By SHIHARA
Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
A clean square-edged eternity band embedded with melee diamonds around the surface of the ring
Category

2010s Japanese Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Matte Gold White Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring
By SHIHARA
Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
A clean square-edged eternity band embedded with melee diamonds along the side of the ring. *The
Category

2010s Japanese Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Platinum 18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Ronan Campbell
Located in Dublin 2, Dublin 2
diamond (0.37ct E VS1) ring a real beauty, Vibrant pink married with the most exceptional pear diamonds
Category

2010s Irish Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Certified 2.73 Carats Emerald Diamonds 18 Carats Yellow Gold Ring
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
0.851 x 0.240 inch) Finger size : 54 (US : 6 3/4) Ring weight : 7.30 g 18 carat yellow gold, 750
Category

2010s French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Susan Crow Studio Lilly Victory Rose Nouveau Cut Diamond Ring
By Susan Crow Studio
Located in US
Our Lilly Victory Rose Nouveau Cut Diamond Ring is fluid and minimalistic in design. Inspired by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cosmic Explosion Diamond Ring
By Tomasz Donocik
Located in London, GB
of the white diamonds, while echoing the night sky. Materials: Black rhodium plated 18K White Gold
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary 2.00ct Teal Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
story flows, A love eternal, forever grows. The perfect 18 carat white gold Sorrento Ring holds a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1920s Art Deco .95 carat Diamond Sapphire Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
: 18k White Gold Age: 90 Yrs. Period: Art Deco Condition: Excellent Size: 4 - Easily resized at our
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 4.2 Carat Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Cluster Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
for Women,Green Emerald Wedding Ring, Anniversary Statement Ring, 18K Gold Emerald Diamond Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Frohmann Architectural 18 Carat Beige Gold and Diamond Aéré Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This cocktail ring is inspired by modern architecture. Crafted out of 18 karat Beige gold this ring
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Aquamarine and Ruby, 18k Rose Gold Platinum Solitaire Cocktail Ring
By Raintree
Located in Burlington, VT
carats) custom cut old European cut Aquamarine & 3.75mm diamond cut round brilliant Ruby. 18k rose gold
Category

2010s Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

.60 Carat Diamond Antique Engagement Fashion Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
An exquisitely detailed 18k White Gold Art Deco diamond Antique engagement or fashion ring that
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Soldier Eternal Love Aquamarine Diamond Gold Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
materials. Metal: 18 karat white and yellow gold. One of a kind. Ring top square measurements: 10 mm by 10
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.70 Carat Emerald and 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Art Deco Ring
By Matthew Ely
Located in Woollahra, New South Wales
Matthew Ely Art Deco style emerald and diamond ring features a 1.70ct Square Emerald Cut Emerald
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Repossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. RING ATTRIBUTES WEIGHT: 5 Grams METAL: 18k white gold SETTING: Prong and bead set RING SIZE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold

Vintage circa 1970s Diamond 18 Carat Yellow White Gold Patterned Signet Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
gold squared top holding one shimmering round brilliant cut diamond. Her name is The Charles Ring, a
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

Three Stone GIA Certified Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Michael Barin
Located in Carmel by the Sea, CA
This stunning ring has 1.11 CT (GIA certified) square modified Brilliant Yellow Diamond framed in
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Exceptions Exult with Contemporary One of a Kind White Diamond Gold Fashion Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
: Round White Diamonds weight- 0.83 carats Yellow Gold Weight- 10.820 grams US Ring size- 6 1/4 Ring size
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.11 Carat Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Tears Undressed
Located in Tilburg, NL
of 52 white round diamonds, creating a surface of solid sparkle. The ring is a size 6-3/4 and can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.46 Carat Emerald White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Geometric Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
size US 6 3/4. For other sizes, please contact seller. Composition: 18K White Gold 4 Square
Category

1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Two-Tone Flower Inner Design Diamond Ring
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
and take 4 weeks to produce. Available in 18k white, rose or yellow gold, 950 platinum and 950
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Antique Engagement Ring .45 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco
Located in Tampa, FL
An antique engagement ring crafted in platinum featuring a .45ct. apx. European cut diamond with
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Seven Seas Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
of pearls sits atop three, 3 mm squared 18k gold bands. Each band is ornamented with brilliant grey
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, NY
by 4 half-moon cabochon rubies. The 18K gold band is set with sparkling, round-cut diamonds.
Category

1990s French More Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Brutalist Chamber Ring in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold, Citrine and Diamonds
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
Exquisitely handcrafted in 18kt yellow and white gold, the Brutalist Chamber Ring's design is a
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 0.31 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Band 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, this delightful contemporary ring holds an alluring natural green
Category

20th Century Australian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.5 Carat Opal and Diamond Pavé Ring Sustainable
By Irene Bozza
Located in Málaga, ES
• 18 Karat Recycled Yellow Gold • Weight: approx. 4 gr gold • Ethically sourced Australian Boulder
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ring Circle Shape Damero Brilliant Cut Diamond Yellow and White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Original and important Ring combined in yellow and white gold 18 Karats weight 11.37 grams
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vivacious 2.10 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds between square and round cut for approx .35 CT G VVS complementing the ring in a timeless style
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

European Cut .67 Carat Center Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely and delicate 18 karat white gold engagement ring from the 1920's is set with a .67
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Exquisite Victorian Diamond Ruby Rare Heart Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 1 old mine cut diamond of approx .45 Ct (H/VS
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Anniversary Band Has 15 Square Emerald Cut Diamonds 7..98 Ct .All Has GIA Certs
Located in Los Angeles, US
This 18 Kt White Gold Anniversary Band has 15 square cut diamonds, all comes individually with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Magnificent Coral Putti Diamond Emerald Rare Vintage Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
great ring of distinction, makes a statement when worn! Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Midcentury 1.37 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
– J (UK) or 4 5/8 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down. Metal – 18k white gold
Category

Mid-20th Century British Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in Perth, AU
Original Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring. Centrally set with a square Columbian emerald
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in Perth, AU
Original Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring. Centrally set with a square Columbian emerald
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sky Blue Topaz, Pink Tourmalines, Diamonds, 9k Yellow Gold Antique Style Ring
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
FLORESCENCE GARLAND RING Intricately handcrafted in 9kt yellow gold this exquisite renaissance
Category

2010s Australian Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Vintage Circa 1960s Diamond Three Stone Ring 18 Carat Yellow White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The Lulla Ring is a design rarity, her square set diamond sits atop a curved embellished platform
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage1940 s Tank Ring , set with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Jerusalem, IL
weight close to one carat. The Ring has no markings and has been acid tested for 18 karat Gold. Right
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat GIA Colombian Emerald 24.27 Carat Ring Diamond 3.19 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a stunning 18K Yellow Gold Ring featuring a square emerald cut Emerald, 24.27ct, GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.25 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
leads to a plain, platinum shoulders to a slender 18k yellow gold shank. An highly elegant ring that
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Blue Green Tourmaline and White Diamond Ring
Located in Glasgow, Glasgow
-over setting in a box style setting. . The shoulders are set with 4 rows of 1mm diamonds in a square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Certified Natural Fancy Intense Australian Argyle Yellow and Pink Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
diamond from the rough to present. The ring contains 4 x cushion cut white diamonds = 0.71ct total, F/VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Samuel Getz Unusual Color Change Garnet and Diamond Ring in 18Kt.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A "Samuel Getz" 18 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring a Rare and Unusual Square Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Emerald and White Diamond Ring Original
Located in Glasgow, Glasgow
yellow gold ring shank both tested and confirmed. The ring weighs 2.51 grams. Currently UK L USA 5 3/4
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Invest Yourself in Timeless and Resilience with One of Kind Colored Diamond Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
carats) - 18 Karat Yellow Gold ( Gross wt. 17.160 grams) - Ring Size 16.62 mm - US size - 6 1/4 About
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Midcentury 0.75 Carat Fancy Dark Pinkish Brown Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1960
Located in Essex, GB
7.5mm from the finger. Metal – 18k white gold. Tested.
Category

Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cut Out Diamond Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
7.5mm wide 18k yellow gold Half set with 14 brilliant round diamonds F-G color VS clarity 0.140
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Cut Out Diamond Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
7.5mm wide 18k rose gold Half set with 14 brilliant round diamonds F-G color VS clarity 0.140
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Two-Tone Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold 18k rose gold edge Half set with 16 brilliant cut round diamonds F-G color VS
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.