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Matthia s Claire Cube Collection Triple Cube Ring WG with Pink Sapphires and D
By Matthia s Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Specifications: - 25.4 grams - 18k gold - White Gold - 0.49 pave diamonds, 0.67 pave Pink Sapp - Ring Size 6 1/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White and Rose Gold Two-Tone Wheel Design Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
5mm band crafted out of 18k white gold with an interior 18k rose gold wheel design and 1 brilliant
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Two-Tone Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
5.5mm wide 18k white gold 18k yellow gold edge Half set with 16 brilliant-cut round diamonds F-G
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

0.67 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous Ruby and Diamond Band! A daily and dazzling stunner! This ring has 4 Square Cut Rubies
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat WG 4.27 Carat Mint Tourmaline and Diamond Dress Ring
By Matthew Ely
Located in Woollahra, New South Wales
One stunning 18k White Gold Mint Tourmaline and Diamond Dress Ring. Fingersize- 6 1/4 US Sizing
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Two-Tone Wire Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
10mm 18k white gold band with an 18k yellow gold polished wire running through the center. This
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Two-Tone Flower Inner Design Ring
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
4mm band crafted out of 18k white gold featuring an inner flower design in 18k yellow gold. The
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Emerald Wedding band Half Eternity Vintage Opal Wedding Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Wedding band, Half Eternity Vintage Opal Wedding Band for Women, Antique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

10.75 Carat GIA Yellow Sapphire Platinum and 18 Karat Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Sapphire & Diamond Ring from our Beverly Hills Estate Collection features a central GIA
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

6.53 Carat GIA Alexandrite Baguette 18 Karat Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
From our Beverly Hills Estate Collection, this 18KT White Gold Alexandrite & Baguette Ring features
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, White Gold, 18k Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Wire Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
Schaffhausen, Switzerland and take 4 weeks to produce. Available in 18k white, rose or yellow gold and
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Wire Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
Schaffhausen, Switzerland and take 4 weeks to produce. Available in 18k white, rose or yellow gold and
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold and Carbon Fiber Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k white, rose or yellow gold, 950 platinum and 950 palladium. Also available with diamonds upon
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Tow-Tone Wire Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
gold and platinum. Also available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no nickel and is
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White and Rose Gold Two-Tone Wheel Design Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no nickel and is hypoallergenic. Any
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Two-Tone Wire Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
Schaffhausen, Switzerland and take 4 weeks to produce. Available in 18k white, rose or yellow gold and
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Red Rubellite Tourmaline and Spessartite Garnet Ring
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
spessartine garnets. The cut profile of this ring in satiny 18 karat gold is set on either side with .06cts
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Parallelogram Cut Diamond 0.60 G/IF Solitaire Ring 750 Gold in 4 Prong Setting
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Parallelogram Cut Diamond 0.60 G/IF Solitaire Ring 750 Gold in 4 Prong Setting Fine Fancy Cut
Category

2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Maia Diamond Checker Station Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
The Maia diamond square checker station bracelet drapes around your wrist like a soft ribbon. It
Category

2010s American Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

1.26 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Metairie, LA
1.26 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold Brand New and never worn. These
Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Red Spinel Wave Climber Earrings 3/4" 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
, (Images shown with 3/4″), made to order in 18k, yellow, white, or rose gold. • River Rose Red Spinel
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

River Rose Diamond Accent Climber Earrings 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
contemporary everyday jewelry, 3/4″ long. Made to order in 18k, yellow, white, or rose gold. • River Rose
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Peridot and Diamond Wave Climber Earrings 1" 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
, double up with high polished square line, with bezel set 2mm peridot and 1.25mm diamond duet perch at the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

River-Rose-Twist-Flow Bracelet with Diamond 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
, white, and rose gold • Deliver in 3-4 weeks Signature Twist Graceful dancers and their flowing
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

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

River-Rose Twist Flow Bracelet with Blue Sapphire 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
JeweLyrie logo hook & Eye clasp with pre-set tension • Made to order in 18k, yellow, white, and rose gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

River-Rose Twist Flow Bracelet with Teal Sapphire 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
with pre-set tension • Made to order in 18k, yellow, white, and rose gold • Deliver in 3-4 weeks
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

River-Rose-Twist-Flow Bracelet with Pink Sapphire 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
-set tension • Made to order in 18k, yellow, white, and rose gold • Deliver in 3-4 weeks Signature
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Square Cut Colombian Emerald Pendant Set in White Gold
Located in London, GB
This square cut, 4 carat Colombian emerald pendant is channel set in 18K white gold, giving the
Category

2010s Colombian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

4 Carat Square Cut Colombian Emerald Pendant Set in White Gold
Located in London, GB
This square cut, 4 carat Colombian emerald pendant is channel set in 18K white gold, giving the
Category

2010s Colombian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Square Cut, 4 Carat Colombian Emerald Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
This square cut, 4 carat Colombian emerald pendant is channel set in 18K white gold, giving the
Category

2010s Colombian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

4 18k Gold Square Step Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Puzzle Stack Band Rings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a set of 4 stackable bands which were each crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. Each
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Diamond Gold Square Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat white gold. In the form of a square, this voluminous sapphire and white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Square Emerald and Round Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
. Captivating. Introducing our 18K gold emerald and diamond ring. This alluring piece boasts 26 natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Square Colombian Emerald Diamond Contemporary Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold 7.5mm square colombian emerald diamond contemporary ring. This Emerald Diamond Ring
Category

20th Century Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 70s Square Diamond Band 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage square diamond stacking ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. 10
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Emerald Diamond Square Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 This exquisite Edwardian-era
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern White Gold Diamond Square Shape Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat white gold. This white gold ring in the form of a square is bezel set at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.50ctw Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.50ctw Cut - Square 0.15ctw, Baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Sapphire Diamond White Gold Square Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. In the form of a square, this voluminous sapphire and white gold ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Royal Blue Enamel Square Ring Diamond Vintage Sz 5.75 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage blue enamel & diamond dome ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 18k
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Sapphire and Diamond Square Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite
Category

Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Half Diamond Eternity Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A flattering half diamond eternity ring in 18k yellow gold. This ring is set with six step cut
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Oval Cabochon Sapphire Square Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval Cabochon Sapphire Square Diamond Gold Engagement Ring 1 6 x 4 oval fine deep blue Sapphire
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Ring 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Small Square Sz 6
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era diamond & ruby ring crafted in 18k yellow gold and 900
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman 1990 s 1.35 CTW Square Step Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Eternity Band
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring square step cut diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 1.35 carats
Category

1990s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4ct Diamond Lightning Bolt Ring 18k Vintage Lapis Lazuli Square Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
) crafted in 18 karat white gold. 42 round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 4 carats (estimated
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.75 Carat Square-Cut Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond ring mounted in 18-karat yellow gold circa 1980. One could say that this is a smaller scale
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 7.5mm Square Colombian Emerald Diamond Contemporary Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat white gold square colombian emerald diamond contemporary ring suitable for engagement and
Category

20th Century Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Retro Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
and a half carats total. The well matched layout of old mine cut antique diamonds weighs 3/4 carats
Category

Vintage 1930s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
-cut diamond weighing .22-ct, circa 1930s, set in a squared frame with delicate openwork detail, with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique French Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Garnet Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
#R2285 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 4 Grams Ring Size: 6 1/4 Diamonds: Approximately .15 cts Color
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Ring Vintage Gemstone Engagement 18k Yellow Gold Princess 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed sapphire & diamond ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s to
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Late 20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mens Diamond and Sapphire Rolex Styled 2 Tone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Mens Diamond and Sapphire Rolex styled 2 Tone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. This beautiful ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Beryl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Square Halo Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Transparent with vibrant yellowish green color Surrounded by a square diamond halo and flanked by split
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Green Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Rose Gold Emerald Diamond Ring Set With 4 Round Diamonds 0.30ct
Located in London, GB
Vintage emerald and diamond ring set with natural square emerald and 4 small diamonds, 0.30ct set
Category

2010s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Late Victorian Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful Victorian emerald and diamond five stone ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is set
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1980s 1.65 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive vintage emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold. The pierced
Category

20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

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

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

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

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

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.