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1.10ct diamond ring wide top diamond ring 18KT canary diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Yellow diamonds ring in 18Kt gold, made with 1.10 carats of diamond in total. Ring is size 6 and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

Tapered Wide Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 9.25
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tapered wide yellow gold diamond band ring, circa 1980s. The Tapered wide yellow gold diamond band
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw White Diamond Pyramid Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Count: 24 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Diamond Weight: 0.265 cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
in the late 1800s) and modern cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.93 carats in a 14k white gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.5CTW Lapis Diamond Adjustable Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
5.5CTW Lapis Diamond Adjustable Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring featuring natural lapis
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pink Sapphire Kunzite Ring 14K White Gold Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Pink Sapphire Kunzite Ring 14K White Gold Cocktail This gorgeous estate ring is finely
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Buccellati Étoilée Eternelle Diamond 18K Gold Wide Eternity Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Eternelle Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold Gemstones: 24 Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Diamond Weight
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Green Pink 4.10 Carat Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
, 14 diamonds total 2.40ct 24 small diamonds total 0.28ct From The Vault at Emilio Jewelry Located on
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Boucheron Kaa Double Trouble Snake Diamond White Gold Ring
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
: 14,1gr Metal: 18kt white gold Condition: Very Good Stones: 24 Diamonds • Cut: Round • Total carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

24k Gold Ring for Women with Blue Enamel and Sugarloaf-cut Ruby and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
Ruby (0.65 Carats) and Diamonds (0.15 Carat) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 24k Gold, Enamel

Ring with sapphire and rose cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold and silver 6.9 gr
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold and silver ring set with sapphire and rose-cut diamonds up to 1.00 ct – G/H - SI
Category

1990s Dutch Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

TJD 0.25 Ct Round with Cushion Morganite 14KT Rose Gold Double Frame Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
rose gold. Diamonds are graded H-I Color, I2 Clarity. The total diamond weight is 0.25 carat.
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Morganite, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Yianni Creations Aquamarine Diamond Fine Silver and Gold Adjustable Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
. Stunning Liquid edges all the way around are decorated with a thick overlay of 24 Karat Yellow Gold. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...

Colombian Emeralds and Diamonds Ring, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
delineation - 18 carat yellow gold - Punched in the ring rail with the fineness "18K" and "1015
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1.95 GIA certified Fancy yellow diamond ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning center stone Fancy Yellow diamond, GIA certified, totaling 1.95 carats, the center stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Teal Sapphire Diamond ring 18KT white gold size 6 Minimalist Floral ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Floral delicate ring with a boasting 2 carats sapphire teal in color and small VS diamonds on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Trinity Crash Diamond Ring in 18k Tri-Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier Trinity Crash diamond ring in 18k-tri gold. This ring features a halo of 24 round
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.95ct Blue Sapphire, Diamond Engagement/Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Introducing our stunning Cushion-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring, a mesmerizing testament to
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.42 carats engagement ring 14KT gold classical beauty
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Classical diamond engagement ring in 14KT white gold made with a total of 1.42 carats of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Unique Artistic Smoky Quartz Diamond ring 0.52ct 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A unique artistic diamond ring with smoky quartz in the center and 0.52 carats of diamond halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold

Hermes Clou d H Double Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
. A signature Clou d'H stud, set with 24 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.15 carats, adds striking
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Shy 3.0ctw GIA Fancy ORANGE Diamond Ballerina Cocktail 14KW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K White Gold (stamped), iconic BALLERINA style ring with 20 baguettes, 1.08ctw, and 24 rounds
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Post-War Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Light Pink Sapphire Diamond ring 18KT gold Rare Pastel engagement ring Baguette
Located in Boca Raton, FL
What an incredible piece! Made with 2 carats light pink natural sapphire and 18KT rose gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

GCS 2.21ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Cluster Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Weight: 4.40 gr Metal: 18kt white gold Stones: Sapphire • Cut: Cushion • Carat: 2.21ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Peachy Sapphire Diamond ring 18KT white gold RARE royal luxury engagement ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
other. This ring is sparkling with 1.50 carats of diamonds and a gentle sparkle from the center peachy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite Brilliance: 0.7ct D Color Diamond Ring with Cascading Light
Located in רמת גן, IL
of 0.7 carat cut: round brilliant color: D clarity: VVS1 cut grade: EX 24 diamond side stones of
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

ALEKSANDER CHULYAKOV Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds Tourmalines
Located in Miami, FL
-of-a-kind cocktail ring has been masterfully crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with accents in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Heart 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Heart 14K White Gold Diamond Crossover Ring is a sleek and contemporary piece that redefines
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This refined and flawless diamond and sapphire ring from the 1960s showcases an 18K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14KT yellow diamond ring mens diamond ring year unknown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Interesting diamond ring appears to be mens or unisex, made with several diamonds in cocktail style
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mens Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ring 18K Gold Band Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous ring for a man is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold and set with Lapis Lazuli
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Jade Diamond Gold Cluster Ring c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 The 18K white gold ring features a large cabochon cut natural jadeite jade of a soft
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade

GIA Certified 8ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
certificate report # 22257441080 Diamonds: 68 Pieces , approximate 2.5 Carat Gold 24 Grams, weight of the
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

18k White Gold Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
carats of sparkling white diamonds set in solid 18K white gold. Ring Weight: 88.75 Grams Stone height
Category

2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Faceted Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Rare Faceted Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Emerald White Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
carat emerald cut Emerald. The shoulders are set with 24 white diamonds, weighing 0.20 carats in total
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

4.5CTW Black Onyx Diamond Adjustable Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
4.5CTW Black Onyx Diamond Adjustable Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring featuring natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen White Gold Princess Cut Center Halo Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat
Located in New York, NY
This elegant diamond engagement ring features 14k white gold with approximately 1.00 carat of
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Ring, Red Ruby, 14k Yellow Gold, Bypass, Stack, Fashion, Freeform
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Carat Weight: .11 Carats
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.70 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 3-Row Intertwined Ring 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diamond ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.70 carats of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Italian Mid Century Bombe Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold Platinum And 5.60 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Italian cocktail ring with a pave of diamonds. Fabulous cocktail ring, created during late the mid
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 1/4 Cttw Treated Blue Diamond Pyramid Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
treasured part of your collection. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural Blue Diamonds Diamond Count: 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond engagement ring 18KT white gold size 6
Located in Boca Raton, FL
totaling 0.80 carats in 18KT white gold. The ring is so classical, made with three stone design in mind
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Style Red Spinel Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
This vintage-inspired ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a vivid 1.70 carat red spinel
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fancy yellow diamond ring Luxurious ring for a QUEEN RARE Handmade 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
and 3.75 carats of natural fancy yellow diamonds in 18KT gold. The ring is stunning with red enamel in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage ruby and diamond ring 14Kt gold year is unknown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning ring with vibrant natural rubies and diamond in the middle made in 14KT yellow and white
Category

Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA 1.44ct Fancy Yellow Brown VS2 Diamond ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1.44ct stunning fancy yellow brown diamond GIA certified, accompanied by 1.50 carats of round and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1.0 Ct Diamond Flower Cluster Open Halo Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous floral style statement ring is crafted in 10 karat yellow gold flashed 92.5% sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1.0 Ct Diamond Flower Cluster Open Halo Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous floral style statement ring is crafted in 10 karat yellow gold flashed 92.5% sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1.0 Ct Diamond Flower Cluster Open Halo Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous floral style statement ring is crafted in 10 karat yellow gold flashed 92.5% sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1.0 Ct Diamond Flower Cluster Open Halo Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous floral style statement ring is crafted in 10 karat yellow gold flashed 92.5% sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1.0 Ct Diamond Flower Cluster Open Halo Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous floral style statement ring is crafted in 10 karat yellow gold flashed 92.5% sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold

Natural Diamond Ruby Ring Flower 14K White Gold Band Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ruby Ring Flower 14K White Gold Band Vintage This lovely estate ring is finely
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

The Sunshine - Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Sunshine - Mexican Fire Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Design name: The
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

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

15.91ct GIA Colombian cabochon emerald diamond ring 18KT gold 16gr
Located in Boca Raton, FL
style with 18KT yellow gold and 5 carats of VS-SI diamonds. **All items leave our premises with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

8ct Diamond ring GIA engagement ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
5ct GIA certified center SI1 clarity/F color diamond accompanied by 3 carats of smaller diamonds on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Edwardian Style Cluster 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Wonderful and very special antique design ring. It is decorated with an approx. central 0.35 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k 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.