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CLASSIC Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 2.30 Ctw Diamonds Colombian Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
A classic cocktail ring with diamonds and emeralds. This is a very handsome colorful cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Rose Gold Ippolita Senso Split Band Disc Ring with Diamonds
By Ippolita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hammered 18K Rose Gold Diamond Disc Ring. Signature Ippolita hand-hammered 18K Rose Gold Statement Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mid-century 1960 18kt Gold yellow Ring with Pink Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
accented with 24 round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 0.60 carats. These diamonds, with their F-G
Category

Vintage 1960s Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2ct Black Diamond ring solitaire 14KT gold elegant large diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A unique diamond ring indeed, natural black diamond 2.02 carats in 14KT white solid gold setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Ring with Green Tourmaline and Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Enchanted ring with tourmaline and diamonds. Designed in exquisite 18 Karat white gold, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Citrine Diamond cocktail ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Citrine and Diamond cocktail ring in 18Kt gold, stunning large cognac citrine weighing 10.92 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

2.75ct Diamond mens ring 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Modern mens diamond ring made in 14KT white gold with natural square diamonds. Diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

1.55ct diamond engagement ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1.05 carats center diamond and 0.50 carats of smaller diamonds in this classical engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18KT cocktail ring with 2 carats of diamonds VS-SI clarity G color
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning large top diamond ring with 2 carats of diamonds VS-SI clarity and G color. Very nicely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

1.08ct engagement diamond ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful diamond ring with round brilliant center weighing 0.75 carats and 0.33ct of smaller
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

ENGLAND 1970 Octagonal Eternity Ring 18Kt Gold With 2.16 Ctw Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An octagonal eternity ring with rubies & diamonds. This is a stunning octagonal shaped eternity
Category

Vintage 1970s English Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Five Cluster Engagement Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Graceful and shimmering diamond engagement ring is studded with 88 natural diamond beautifully set
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14Karat White Gold Cluster Wedding Anniversary Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This ring dazzles with a round-cut center stone surrounded by a double cushion-cut halo. Decorated
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 2.0 Carat Round 7 Stone 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14 kt white gold and sparkling with 7 round-cut diamonds elegantly set in prong setting
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 1.75 Carat Madeira Citrine and 0.44 Cttw Diamond Ring
Located in Troy, MI
gold ring featuresd a lovely, warm emerald cut Madeira Citrine = 1.75 Ct est & 24 diamonds = 0.44 Cttw
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ICA LAB 6.64 Carat Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
luxurious 18k white gold. The diamond arrangement includes 24 round diamonds, 12 triangular diamonds, and 4
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

David Webb 16.4 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
House of David Webb. Masterfully crafted in platinum and 18-karat yellow gold, this striking ring
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond cocktail ring 18KT gold 1.40ct VS diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cocktail floral ring made in 18kt gold with 1.40 carats of diamonds VS-SI clarity and F-G color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3.55 Carat Radiant Cut Pale Yellow Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
carats. The total diamond weight is 3.92 carats. The face of the ring measures 14.5mm wide and 12mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

TJD 1.00 Carat Round Diamond 18Karat Yellow Gold Double Halo Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
commitment. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this bridal set ring features 0.33 ct center stone of double
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

TJD 0.85 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14KT White Gold Cushion Frame Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Make lifelong memories with this diamond cushion-frame bridal set. Crafted in 14 Karat white gold
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified 5.09 Carat Oval Burma Ruby Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
carats of 24 round cut white diamonds. The ruby is prong set in 18k yellow gold and the diamonds are set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Solitaire diamond ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Zambian emerald in 18KT yellow gold solitaire setting, modern bezel ring. The emerald is 1.80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Round and Baguette 14 Karat White Gold Split Shank Sunburst Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This split shank sunburst engagement Ring is expertly crafted in 14 Karat White Gold and features
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ring with singke cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 18k gold 2.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with single cut diamond 0.30 ct F/G - SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17 (53
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stackable Cluster Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14K White gold 0.50 carat diamonds stackable ring. Expertly Crafted of sparkling 14 karat
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Cushion Frame Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
white gold. This wedding ring features a sparkling 80 single cut and baguette cut diamonds beautifully
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Fancy Yellow Green SI1 Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.69 grams
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Jean Thierry Bond 1970 Paris Ring in 18kt Gold with 1.92 Ctw Diamonds Tourmaline
Located in Miami, FL
earth mined gemstones. Diamonds: Flanked in a French pave setting, with 24 calibrated round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.10 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Round and Oval Cut Tanzanite Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
You'll adore the petite touch of shimmer these diamond ring add to your attire. Beautifully hand
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Certified no heated 3.08 Carats sapphire and diamond ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Vintage yellow gold 18K ring. The ring is set with a 3.08 Carats Cushion Ceylon sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Engagement Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Diamond 14KT White Gold Cushion Shaped Frame Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
. Crafted in 14 Karat white gold. This wedding ring features a sparkling 131 brilliant cut, single cut round
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Dome Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14K yellow gold 0.50 carat diamond Dome Fashion Ring. Expertly Crafted of sparkling 14
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 1.50 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Composite Kite Design Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. Diamonds are graded H-I Color, I2 Clarity. Metal color and ring size can be customized on
Category

2010s Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Cluster Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
yellow gold Ring size: size 7.25 15 = .45 ctw, round cut, G/H color, VS clarity diamonds 24 = 1.00 ctw
Category

1990s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Multi Row Grid Anniversary Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A flawless fusion of brilliant cut diamonds and white gold. The ring is handcrafted by our in-house
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 1.85 Carat Natural Oval Gem Ruby and Diamond circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring 1.85 Carat Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Simon G. DR380 18K Yellow Gold Bee Wrap Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Simon G. DR380 18K yellow gold Bee wrap around ring with 24 round diamonds totaling 0.22 carats and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.33 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14K Rose Gold Vintage Stackable Cluster Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
elegance within its design. The total weight of diamonds 0.33 carat, H-I color, I2 Clarity. This ring is
Category

2010s Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Solid White Gold 1 Carat Emerald and Diamond Wide Band Ring, Mens Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
1 Carat Emerald and Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1 carat and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

TJD 1.00 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cushion Shape Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
beautifully set in prong setting and crafted in 14 Karat white gold. The total diamond weight is 1.00 Carat
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

One of a kind GEOMETRIC diamond ring 18KT gold chains diamond ring movable ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
fit anyone between 6-7 size. Diamonds are totaling 0.96 carats VS-SI clarity and G color. **All items
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Composite Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous ring dazzles with 84 brilliant and 12 baguette shape diamonds in pave and prong
Category

2010s Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified 1.02 Carat Fancy Green SI Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.051 grams
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Oval Shape 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Ring features a brilliant natural diamond set in a
Category

2010s American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond 14K Two-Tone Gold Floral Interlocking Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
of diamonds 0.25 carat, H-I Color and I2 Clarity. This ring has high polish finish and is valuable
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 6.69 Carat No Heat Spinel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 6.69 Carat No Heat Spinel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ring This simply
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Dalben Australian Opal Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design Opal band ring with 6 Australian Opals and 24 white rose cut Diamonds weighing 0,320
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Eternity ring with old mine cut diamonds up to 1.40ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold alliance ring set with old mine-cut diamonds up to 1.40 ct - G/H - SI - ring size US
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Entangled Wide Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Clarity and studded with 67 round brilliant diamonds. This ring is beautifully crafted in 14K White Gold
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 1.50 Carat Diamond 10 Karat White Gold 3-Row Anniversary/Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are graded H-I color, I2 clarity. Metal color and ring size can be customized on request. This
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond 18K White Gold Anniversary/Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Made by our specialized artisans in 18-karat white gold and accentuated with 74 brilliant and 10
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stackable Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this Multi row wave wide diamond ring is sure to be admired for the inherent
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring with Alexander the Great Coin
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
cut Diamonds total weight of 0.20 Carat. The ring is outstanding in quality of workmanship and stone
Category

2010s Greek Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

TJD 2.0 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Multi row Engagement Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Unique yet timeless designer diamond studded ring to make you feel special and stand-out. Made by
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Tanzanite Cushion Diamond ring 14KT gold diamond ring double halo ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14KT white gold. The ring is size 6 and can be re-sized. The diamonds are totaling 1.40 carats VS-SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite

Onyx Diamond ring modern 18KT white gold Slick minimal diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning custom onyx ring with diamonds on either side in 18KT gold. This ring is modern and slick
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

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24 Carat Gold Ring With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 24 carat gold ring with diamonds. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 24k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 6 vintage examples as well as 16 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 24 carat gold ring with diamonds made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Yianni Creations, Alexander of Beverly Hills and FERRUCCI produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 18, are particularly popular. A selection of oval cut, round cut and emerald cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of 24 carat gold ring with diamonds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 24 Carat Gold Ring With Diamonds?

Prices for 24 carat gold ring with diamonds start at $218 and top out at $39,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,223.

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.