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Elegant Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Elegant Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1 5/8 Ctw Princess and Baguette Diamond Duo Bar Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 24 Diamonds Includes 10 Baguette-Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 1.01Ct Aquamarine and 0.18Ct Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold Pendant 2006
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive contemporary 0.18 carat diamond and 1.01 carat aquamarine, 9 karat gold
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

ALDO CIPULLO 1970 Maltese Pendant-Brooch In 18Kt Gold Diamonds Lapis Lazuli
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds. It is fitted at the reverse with a retractable wire ring to wear as a pendant in a chain and a
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

CHAUMET 1970 Paris Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt With 24.96 Cts Diamonds Malachite
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
collection the matching cocktail ring and the collar necklace en suite to this clips earrings Diamonds
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

French Lucky Elephant Emerald Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
approximate total weight of 0.02 carats. Diamonds - 24 round brilliant cut stones with an approximate total
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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring and Earrings Jewelry Set in 18K White G
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Number: 24 Weight: 1.04 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GARRARD CO. Pearls Necklace 18Kt Gold 7.42 Cts In Diamonds GIA Burmese Ruby
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
weight of about 4.16 carat, white colorless F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Diamonds: Mounted in prongs
Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Peridot Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14K White Gold Cushion August Birthstone
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
White Gold Earring Type: Stud Diamond Number: 24 Diamond Total Weight: .18ct Diamond Clarity: VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Lever Back Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
display of light and color. Additional diamonds grace the ring's north, south, east, and west points
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Oval Cut Black Sapphire and Diamond Halo Stud Earrings in Two Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
silhouette. Encircling the centers is a ring of crisp white diamonds that adds a brilliant halo of light. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Demi Parure Suite, USA, 21st Century
Located in New York, NY
a ring, each of bombe design. Although made in the 21st century, the tremendous textured gold work
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Art Nouveau 1905 Edwardian Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold Diamond Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
: Mount in the center in a six-prongs setting, with 1 old European rose cut diamond, 0.08 Carats, F color
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Shape Red Coral Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: Onyx Shape: Square Size: 2 mm. Number: 24 Weight: 0.75 Carat (approx.)  Accent Gemstones  Type: Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Smoky Quartz Diamond Necklace Sterling Gold 925 18k Pear 5.08ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Genuine Smoky Quartz Carat: 5.00ct Cut: Pear Checkerboard Color: Brown Natural Diamonds Carats
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Emerald Pearl and Diamond Lavalier Necklace
Located in London, GB
(1mm) 24 (0.05mm) Pearl Dimensions: 6mm x 5mm Centre Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.50ct Diamond Details
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Two Sides Australian Sime Black Opal Diamond Tsavorite Pendant Necklace 18k
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Solid 18k Yellow Gold Australian Semi Black Opal: 0.56 ct...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Cabochon Cut Boulder Opal 1.52ct Sapphire and 1.28ct Diamond Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional vintage boulder opal, 1.52 carat sapphire and 1.28 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow
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Vintage 1970s German Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Round Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Halo Set Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
in the center. The diamond weighs approx. 0.1 carat and its haloed by French cut rubies and further
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fantasy Style Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Quality: Medium. Twenty four (24) diamonds, simple cut (8/8), average weight 0.01, 0.015 and 0.02 carat
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Opal Diamond Sapphire Silver Set Butterfly Pendant/Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) I Clarity (average grades) P2 Cut Mine/Dutch Content 0.88 carat Number of Diamonds: 24 Dimensions
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver

1980s Chanel Gold Chain Charm Seals Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
at the fashion House. Plated with 24 carat gold, seven charms fall from the triple-layered chain of
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Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets

Aquamarine and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
scintillating diamonds. This ring is reminiscent of the 24 carat aquamarine ring worn by Meghan, Duchess of
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

10K Two Tone Gold 1/6 Carat Diamond Floating Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Delight your sweetheart with this glinting 10 karat white and pink gold Diamond Heart Pendant hangs
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold

Diamond Bezel Eternity Band, .40 Carats in 14K White Gold, Stackable Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K White Gold Diamond Number: 24 Diamond
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

24 Karat Pure Gold Sea Star Chrysoprase Ring with 1.8 Carat White Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade 24k Gold, 1.80 ct Near Colorless Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, White Diamond, 24k Gold

18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 0.90 carat diamond
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 1 round brillant cut diamond weighing 0.90 carat. Quality
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.33 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum and 24 Karat Gold
By Marcel Salloum
Located in London, London
This collection bonds together the beautiful intensity of 24 carat gold with polished platinum to
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Platinum

Yianni Creations 1.55 Carat Blue Topaz Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations 100% Handmade Ring from Fine Silver with a layover of 24 Karat Yellow Gold
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2010s Greek Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium, Silver

Yianni Creations 1.35 Carat Peridot and Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations 100% Handmade Ring from Fine Silver with a layover of 24 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Greek Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 24k Gold, Silver, Palladium

2.00 Carat Diamond Princess Cut Solitaire with Accents White Gold Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One electronically tested 18KT white gold ladies cast diamond ring with a bright finish Condition
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 carat white gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 1 round brillant cut diamond weighing 0.34 carats, 24
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 carat yellow gold diamond ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 1 round brillant cut diamond weighing 0.068 carat
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 carat yellow gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 3 round brillant cut diamonds, 2 diamonds weighing 0.08
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 carat yellow gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with a gradation of 31 round brillant cut diamonds, 10 diamonds
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 carat white gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 6 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.18 carat, 6 round
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 carat white gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 1 round brillant cut diamond weighing 0.40 carats, 10 round
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 carat yellow gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 80 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.80 carat
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 carat yellow gold diamond ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 1 round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.40 carat
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 carat yellow gold diamond ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold diamond ring designed with 9 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.09 carat
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 carat white gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 41 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.70 carats
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 carat white gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 5 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.16 carats. Quality
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 carat white gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 30 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.60 carats
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 carat yellow gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 1 round brillant cut diamond weighing 0.17 carats. Quality
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 carat yellow gold diamond ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 1 round brillant cut diamond weighing 0.10 carats
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 carat white gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 60 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.30 carats and 30
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 carat yellow gold diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold ring designed with 1 central round brillant cut diamond weighing 0.73 carats
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

40 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Blue 40 Carats Aquamarine framed by 24 white Diamonds totaling 1.92 Carats ( G - H Color, VS - SI1
Category

20th Century Portuguese Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

0.91 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Mens Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing piece is set with 8 Rubies that weigh 0.62 Carats and 24 Round Cut Diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 carat white gold ring designed with round brillant cut diamonds
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 1 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.50 carats and 10
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 carat yellow gold cross diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold cross ring designed with 22 round brillant cut diamonds weighing 0.55 carats
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 carat yellow gold emeralds diamonds ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat yellow gold emeralds diamonds ring designed with 2 emeralds weighing 0.16 carat and 8
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

18 carat white gold black diamond ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18 carat white gold ring designed with 1 round brilliant cut black diamond weighing 0.34 carat
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold

14 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
A very attractive handmade 14 carat Yellow Gold Buckle Ring with a Baguette Cut Diamond, 0.2 carat
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Ring with 3.93 carat Chatham Sapphire and 0.61 carats of Diamond
Located in Coral Gables, FL
carats with Color Grade E-F and Clarity Grade VS-VVS and twenty four (24) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Rose Gold Ring with 9.8 Carat Sapphires 2.1 Carat Diamonds, Size 7 1/4
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Rose Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring Set with Oval-shaped sapphires with an estimated
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold 3.09 Carat Yellow Diamond and 1.63 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An astonishing center stone , Natural Yellow Diamond SI1 Clarity 3.09 Total Carat Weight with 2
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2010s American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k 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.