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TJD 0.15 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Crown Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
On that special day, express all your love with this elegant and dazzling diamond ring. This crown
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2010s Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Ruby Ring Round Diamond Halo 2.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
24 Diamonds = 1.00 Carats Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

TJD 2.0 Carat Pear, Round Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Cocktail Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
inhouse experts in 14 karat white gold and embellished with 159 brilliant cut round diamond, baguette
Category

2010s Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.10 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Feather Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Find an enchanting new look when you wear this diamond feather ring. Beautifully crafted by our
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2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yianni Creations Amethyst and Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Karat Yellow Gold. This elegant stunning band ring features a 1.25 Carat oval-shaped natural Amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gol...

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Cushion Frame Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
our inhouse experts in 14 karat yellow gold and embellished with 57 brilliant cut round diamond set in
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2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Natural Round Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
diamond and baguette diamond set in prong and channel setting. Total diamond weight is 1.0 carat. The
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Natural Diamond 14KT White Gold Cushion Frame Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
in 14 karat white gold and embellished with 79 brilliant cut and single cut round diamond set in
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2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro 3.50 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
-owned - Excellent 10/10 METAL: 18k yellow and white Gold RING SIZE: US 10.5 - IT 24 - FR 64 - UK V
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

TJD 0.18 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
gold. This wedding ring features a sparkling 19 round diamond beautifully set in prong and pressure
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.20 Carat Blue Topaz Diamond Halo White Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Topaz and Dimond ring. 4.20 Carat oval topaz with a halo of 24 round diamonds in a 14k white gold
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.33 Carat Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Stackable Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.25 Carat Brilliant Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Anniversary Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Cut Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Brilliant Diamond 14KT White Gold Stackable Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Brilliant Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Solitaire Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this diamond anniversary ring is sure to be admired for the inherent classic
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Brilliant Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.25 Carat Diamond Halo Engagement Ring with Decorative Band 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
- 24 Diamonds 0.40 Total Carat Weight D-E/ VS-SI 14K White Gold Ring size- 7 Ring is available in
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Brilliant Baguette Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 18KT White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14 Karat gold 0.50 carat diamond ring. Expertly Crafted in 18 karat White gold in high
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14 Karat gold 0.50 carat diamond ring. Expertly Crafted in 14 karat White gold in high
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 18KT Two-Tone Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
prong setting. This ring is designed in 18-karat two-tone gold. The diamonds are graded H-I Color, I-2
Category

2010s Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Princess Round Diamond 14KT White Gold Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Express your love for her in the most classic way with this diamond ring. Crafted in 14 Karat white
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Ruby Ring Round Diamond Halo 2.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
24 Diamonds = 1.00 Carats Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Carat White Gold Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
, as well as 24 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.280 carats, this piece radiates luxury and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Natural Round Baguette Diamond 14Karat White Gold Butterfly Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
karat white gold and embedded with 182 single cut, brilliant cut & baguette diamond set in prong setting
Category

2010s Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.05 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Parallel Bar Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Simple and stylish, this fashion ring is a great look anytime. This designer diamond ring is made
Category

2010s Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Promise Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
crafted in 14 Karat white gold and features of this ring 51 brilliant cut, single cut and baguette cut
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14KT White Gold Wedding Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Express your love with this classic and dazzling diamond bridal set. Crafted in 14 Karat white gold
Category

2010s Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.98 Carat Natural Diamond 14KT White Gold Wedding Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Express your love with this classic and dazzling diamond bridal set. Crafted in 14 Karat white gold
Category

2010s Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.50 Carat Natural Round Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
inhouse experts in 14 karat white gold and embellished with 61 brilliant cut, single cut round diamond and
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Diamond 14KT White Gold Double Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
& baguette cut diamond set in prong and pave setting. Total diamond weight is 0.50 carat. The diamonds are
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
diamond set in prong setting. Total diamond weight is 0.50 carat. The diamonds are natural, not treated
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Brilliant Diamond 14KT White Gold Stackable Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.12 Carat Brilliant Diamond 14KT White Gold Stackable Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14KT White Gold Stackable Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Solitaire Anniversary Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
crafted by our inhouse experts in 14 karat white gold and embellished with 2 brilliant cut round diamond
Category

2010s Indian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Beautiful Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This diamond ring, made using natural diamonds and yellow gold. This diamond band is studded with
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14KT Gold Stackable Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Stackable Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14KT Gold Stackable Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
carat. The diamonds are natural, not treated and dazzles in H-I color I2 clarity. This engagement ring
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Ruby Ring Round Diamond Halo 2.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
24 Diamonds = 1.00 Carats Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.50 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
13 brilliant cut diamond in prong setting. The total weight of diamonds 0.50 carat, H-I color and I2
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14KT Gold Hexagonal Frame Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
our inhouse experts in 14 karat two tone gold and embellished with 23 brilliant cut round diamond set
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14KT White Gold Solitaire Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
round diamond set in prong setting. Total diamond weight is 0.50 carat. The diamonds are natural, not
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
diamond set in prong and pave setting. Total diamond weight is 0.50 carat. The diamonds are natural, not
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.21 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Win her heart with this classic and elegant diamond wedding ring. These diamond ring is studded
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Ruby Ring Round Diamond Halo 2.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
24 Diamonds = 1.00 Carats Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14K White Gold Halo Cluster Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
white diamonds. This ring is superbly detailed to perfection and set with 0.50 carat of sparkling
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Double Halo Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous ring that will shine for a lifetime. The ring dazzles with 97 diamonds in prong and pave
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14KT Two-Tone Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
prong setting. This ring is designed in 14-karat two-tone gold. The diamonds are graded H-I Color, I-2
Category

2010s Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Kite Dazzling Designer Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Made by our skillful artisans in 18-karat white gold and studded with 161 brilliant natural diamond
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Solitaire Promise Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
weight of diamonds is 0.25 carat, H-I color and I2 Clarity. This ring has high polish finish and is
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Natural Round Baguette Diamond Yellow Gold Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Karat yellow gold. This wedding ring features a sparkling 64 round and baguette diamond beautifully set
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Dare to dazzle when you wear this bold and clever diamond band in yellow gold. Beautifully crafted
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Ruby Ring Round Diamond Halo 2.29 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
24 Diamonds = 1.00 Carats Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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