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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
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20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1980 s Colombian Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
 Grams Ring Measurements:19mm x10mm high Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Accompanied by an
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Important 18K Santa Maria Aquamarine Octagonal Diamond Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
18K white gold and set with perfectly matched F-G color Vs1 clarity round diamonds with an approximate
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Round Cut Diamond Square Berlingot Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM2094 Brand: Cartier Description: 18k White Gold Diamond Berlingot Ring Accompanied With
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and stylish gold band ring featuring rubies, sapphires, and diamonds! There are 4 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful emerald and diamond trilogy engagement ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. This
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2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Square Cut 0.80 Carat Sapphire with Round Diamonds Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful 18k white gold ring features a grid of 16 square cut sapphires, with round diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.52ctw Ruby and Diamond Thick Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
18k white gold. Featuring vibrant rubies complemented by sparkling diamonds, this size 6.25 ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Rose Gold Round and Square Diamond Cocktail Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is crafted from 18K rose gold and set with round and square diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Rose Gold Round and Square Diamond Cocktail Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is crafted from 18K rose gold and set with round and square diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
this ring is covered with 2.35 carats of natural strong red color ruby all square cut, flush mounted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Edwardian Sapphire Ruby Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Harem Flip Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
at base with grooves and band Tested as platinum and 18 karat gold Circa: 1910 Ring Size: 4 1/4 and
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.42 CTW Square Step-Cut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Channel Band
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as three stacked rows of alternating channel set square step-cut diamonds and rubies
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.58 CTW Oval Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold with platinum inner shank Stamped for 18 karat gold Tested as platinum Circa: Late 20th Century
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20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold Pear Brilliant 3.49 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
jewelry collection! This luxurious 18k white gold piece showcases sparkling blue sapphires and glittering
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.55Ct Sapphire 0.18Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring, Vintage Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.55 carat natural blue sapphire and 0.18 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Exquisite 1.00 ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.00 ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This fancy-colored
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Art Deco Diamond and Synthetic Sapphire 1930s Ring
Located in Towson, MD
European cut diamond, and it is flanked on the top and bottom by square bezel-set synthetic sapphires
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Impressive Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
merge into a highly ornate, square shank, sparkling with a duo of diamonds. This ring is embellished
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ICA 18k Gold No Heat 1.02ct Mozambique Ruby Diamond Woman s Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
natural beauty in any way. There are 4 pieces of high-quality squared diamonds as accent. A perfect ring
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20th Century Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Majestic 3.15ct Emeralds and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Majestic 3.15ct Emeralds and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.56 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.56 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire engagement ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
-faceted diamonds is crafted in solid 18K white gold. The 2.87ct centrally positioned genuine emerald is
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.23 CTW Old European Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 1/4 and sizable Measures North to South
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1.50 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring. Featuring one square step cut sapphire of
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
line of clean, white pave set diamonds. Hand crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed Piaget and stamped
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Vintage 1980s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Pear Shape Diamond with Ruby Art Deco Style Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
, fashioned in 18k white gold. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.54 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Pear Shape Diamond with Ruby Art Deco Style Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
, fashioned in 18k white gold. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.54 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Tanzanite Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
mine was known for very bright blue clear stones. Spectacular 18k diamond dome ring. Circa 1965 to 1970
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Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Art Deco 0.70 CTW Diamond 18K White Gold Vintage Lotus Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- eye clean and bright With partially engraved foliate motif shank Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 1935
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.89ct European Diamond Sapphire Square Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
adorned with 4 adorable old single cut diamonds that are set at each corner of the squared center area
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic 18k yellow gold emerald and diamond ring. Set to the centre in a four prong mount is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1920s 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Old Cut Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
in platinum, to an 18 karat yellow gold band. This lovely Art Deco ring is set with 4 old single
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Boucheron Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Boucheron sapphire diamond gold ring Cabochon sapphire of approximately 9.85 carats, square-cut
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1900s Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive emerald and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The pierced
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Dover Jewelry presents this glamorous estate cocktail ring, finely crafted in solid 18k yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Stylish 0.86ct Diamonds and Sapphires Art Deco Style Ring in 18k White Gold -IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stylish 0.86ct Diamonds and Sapphires Art Deco Style Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified his
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Italian Carré Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Bvlgari Italian Carré Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring. featuring four square
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1990s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Colombian Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive vintage emerald ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The square, cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 0.35 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chevron Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, bright green and well-matched, weighing approximately 0.25 carat Stamped 750 and 18K for 18 karat gold
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring #13905
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond White Gold Band Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Carats. Ring Size: 5 3/4 (cannot be sized) Metal Type: 18 Kt White Gold (stamped and/or tested)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marina B. Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
A French Estate 18 karat gold ring with diamonds and tourmalines by Marina B. The ring has 12
Category

Vintage 1980s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman Diamond Ruby Gold Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
is set in beautiful and unique settings and finely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. A geometrical
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Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Contemporary 0.50 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Chevron Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold Circa: 2000s Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable Measures: 2.7 mm wide and sits 2.4 mm high Total
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Early 2000s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Sapphire and Diamond 7 Stone 1/2 Hoop Ring in White Gold, Hallmarked 1975
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our vintage 1/2 hoop 7 stone ring is hallmarked 18K London for the year 1975. With 4 sapphires and
Category

Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Band Ring. Featuring 16 square
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Vintage 1980s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Carre Cut Diamond and Ruby Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Carre Cut Diamond and Ruby Wedding Band. This beautiful
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Van Cleef & Arpels ring is in 18k yellow gold set with 9 square cut sapphires of excellent
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1950s 2.10 ct Sapphire and 0.24 ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive dress ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with 18 ct white gold diamond settings. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Estate Emerald Diamond and White Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
With vintage flair, this 18k white gold square halo ring is unique and wearable. Centering a 1.01
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
square cut ruby, bezel set and accented by 2 rows of descending near colorless diamonds. Crafted in 18k
Category

1990s French Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed VCA and numbered. Ring size 4-1/2 and may be resized to fit.
Category

1990s French Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed VCA and numbered. Ring size 4-1/2 and may be resized to fit
Category

1990s French Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Midcentury 1.32 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Mystery Set Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold. Circa: 1960's. Ring size: 4 3/4 and sizable. Measures North to South 13.0 mm and sits 8.0 mm
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Platinum and Gold Floral Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet ring made in both platinum and 18k yellow gold, the best of both worlds! It features 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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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.