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Cushion Morganite and Diamond Band 14 Karat Gold Custom Ring with Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
is resized the item becomes a final sale. 14K Rose Gold 2.85 carat Ring Size 6 1/2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Heart Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Main stone: 4.00 carat Fancy Grayish Blue, SI2, Heart Setting: 32 pink diamonds totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
with 0.39 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds are pave-set across the band, adding radiant sparkle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Multi-Colored Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
unique statement piece or a symbol of personal style, this sapphire and diamond halo ring is a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Unique Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold, gift for her
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Round Brilliant cut Diamonds, total carat around 0.12ct - 2 Pear cut Diamonds, total carat around
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Gold GIA 8.36ctw Carved Pink Spinel Yellow Blue Sapphire Wide Cigar Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare & Unique Cigar Band Ring, with GIA 8.36ctw Carved No Heat Pink Spinel, Yellow & Blue Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Burmese Ruby and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.1 grams Ring Size: P 1/2 (57) Face Dimensions: 10mm x 14mm Pearls: 1 (4.5mm
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

1.47ctw Tourmaline Amethyst Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.75 3-Stone
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Natural Tourmalines - Total Carats - 0.60ctw Cut - Cushion Brilliant Color - Pink - Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Multicolor Stackable Open Split Shank Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Introducing our vibrant Triple Diamond Ring, a playful and chic addition to your jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Three stone ring with sapphire and old mine cut diamond up to 1.03ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k pink gold ring set with sapphire to. 0.26ct and an oval old mine cut up to. 1.03ct - J/K - SI
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fairytale Twig Ring, Rose Bramble and Thorns Ring, Sleeping Beauty Ring
By The Remarkable Goldsmiths
Located in Torquay, GB
bramble. Around the back is a champagne diamond. The ring is decorated using the ancient Japanese art of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Bridal Rings

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oscar Heyman Brothers Pansy Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
combined weight of 0.09 carats, further set with fourteen channel set natural unenhanced step cut pink
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Gemstone Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, and the ribbon design is decorated with beautiful, lab created pink sapphire gemstones, which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

"Skinny Twist" Stacker Set: Rhodolite Solitaire w Diamonds + Two 18K Gold Bands
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
for a nice two carat diamond. When the ring came back from the caster, the band was about half as
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Opal - 2 Carat Ruby natural - 4 Carats Blue natural sapphire Pink natural sapphire Yellow natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...

GIA Certified 3.01 CT Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow SI Clarity 18K Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
ct (60 pcs) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Pink Diamonds Carat weight: 0.134
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Morganit Ring made in Valenza finest Goldsmith´s Work Bestseller Combination
Located in Viena, Viena
gold, we offer this ring model with different gemstones e.g. Amethyst (purple), tourmaline (pink
Category

2010s German Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 1890s Cabochon Cut Ruby and Opal Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
independent diamond grading report card. Condition This impressive antique 1890s cocktail ring is fine
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.46 Carat Fancy Brownish Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
, and stackable rings. Despite its smaller size, a well-cut 0.46 carat diamond excellent brilliance and
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond

Natural 0.67 cts Zambian emerald and 0.73 cts sapphire ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and pink sapphire two stone spiral ring gold Natural emerald and sapphire ring gold
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold

0.25 Carat Fancy Light Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.04 x 4.01 x 2.51 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This fancy light
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

2 Pink Sapphire Pears Cts 0.80
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This beautiful pair of pink sapphires weighs a total of 0.80 carats and is shaped like small pear
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Light Pink White Diamond Drop 18K Earrings
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
earring boasts a 1-carat very light pink cushion diamond, reminiscent of delicate blush tones, while its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.53 Carat Light Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.69 x 4.68 x 2.86 mm Color Grade: Light Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Light Pink Diamond
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Faint Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 9.58 x 5.28 x 3.40 mm Color Grade: Faint Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This faint pink diamond
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.30 Carat Faint Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
of settings, from engagement rings to custom pieces, a Faint Pink diamond brings a touch of romance
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.46 Carat Faint Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 5.02 x 5.03 X 2.98 mm Color Grade: Faint Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This faint pink diamond
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.41 Carat Faint Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
elegance, a 0.41 carat diamond is ideal for smaller engagement rings, delicate jewelry, or accent pieces
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.29 Carat Fancy Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.31 x 4.35 x 2.52 mm Color Grade: Fancy Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Fancy Pink Diamond
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.72 Carat Faint Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
solitaire rings, earrings, or as part of a multi stone setting. A 0.72 carat diamond can appear larger than
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.65 Carat Light Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.56 x 4.47 x 3.21 mm Color Grade: Light Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This light pink diamond
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Light Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 11.23 x 4.84 x 2.88 mm Color Grade: Light Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This light pink diamond
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.52 Carat Faint Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 5.22 x 5.23 x 3.14 mm Color Grade: Faint Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This faint pink diamond
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.51 Carat Light Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.19 x 4.00 x 2.94 mm Color Grade: Light Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This light pink diamond
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.35 Carat Faint Pink VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: C4.50 - 4.54 x 2.84 mm Color Grade: Faint Pink This faint pink diamond is a natural diamond with
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.25 Carat Faint Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 6.84 x 6.990 x 4.32 mm Color Grade: Faint Pink This faint pink diamond is a delicate and subtle
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.06 Carat Light Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
distinctive and modern choice for engagement rings and fine jewelry. Our 1.06 carat diamond is a diamond that
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

TJD 0.50 Carat Nat. Pink Rosé and White Diamond 18KT 2 Tone Halo Cluster Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
features Round Brilliant 6 white and 15 pink diamonds Prong set, G-H color SI1-2 clarity and a high polish
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 0.71 Carat Light Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.96 x 5.74 x 3.29 mm Color Grade: Light Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This light pink diamond
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

TJD 1/2 Carat Nat. Pink Rosé White Diamond 18K White Gold Double Heart Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant sophistication of this head-turning ring. The total diamond weight 0.50 Carat and this Pendant
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2 Unheated Pink Sapphire Hexagons Cts 0.85
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These two hexagon-cut pink sapphires (0.85 cts) captivate with their soft yet radiant hue, a symbol
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Sapphire

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Very Light Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
choice for engagement rings and statement jewelry. Our SI2 clarity diamond (Slightly Included 2) is a
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Very Light Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
engagement rings due to its balance of brilliance and geometric sophistication. Our 0.70 carat diamond is a
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Very Light Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 9.70 x 6.85 x 4.56 mm Color Grade: Very Light Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This very light
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Very Light Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Pink diamonds are often used in engagement rings, necklaces, and other fine jewelry, where their gentle
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.16 Carat Fancy Deep Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 5.15 x 2.85 x 1.83 mm Color Grade: Fancy Deep Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Fancy Deep
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.28 Carat Fancy Brown Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.15 x 3.34 x 2.18 mm Color Grade: Fancy Brown Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This fancy brown
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.23 Carat Fancy Intense Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 3.55 x 3.54 x 2.15 mm Color Grade: Fancy Intense Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This fancy
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.25 Carat Fancy Purple Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
: 5.01 x 3.34 x 2.15 mm Color Grade: Fancy Purple Pink This pear cut diamond, also known as a teardrop
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.40 Carat Fancy Brown Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 6.98 x 5.46 x 3.66 mm Color Grade: Fancy Brown Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This fancy brown
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.51 Carat Fancy Purple Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.80 x 4.34 x 2.75 mm Color Grade: Fancy Purple Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This fancy purple
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.16 Carat Fancy Brownish Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.92 x 2.77 x 1.97 mm Color Grade: Fancy Brownish Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This fancy
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.40 Carat Fancy Light Pink SI Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.29 x 3.87 x 2.44 mm Color Grade: Fancy Light Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This fancy light
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.52 Carat Very Light Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 6.30 x 6.11 x 4.25 mm Color Grade: Very Light Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Very Light
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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.50 Carat Fancy Brown Pink I2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.15 x 4.07 x 3.27 mm Color Grade: Fancy Brown Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Fancy Brown
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Fancy Purplish Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 5.90 X 4.35 X 2.83mm Color Grade: Fancy Purplish Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This fancy
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

14K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire 1/5 Carat Round Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
a spring ring. Pink Sapphires are natural but may be treated for color. Product Features: Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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2 Carat Pink Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 2 carat pink diamond rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — 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 387 vintage editions and 2600 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to 2 carat pink diamond rings. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Roshe Jewels, Emilio! and DGI are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for oval cut 2 carat pink diamond rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cushion cut alternatives. When shopping our range of 2 carat pink diamond rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 2 Carat Pink Diamond Rings?

Prices for 2 carat pink diamond rings start at $249 and top out at $7,800,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,451.

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.