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16 Carat Natural Salmon Coral 3.0 Carat Diamond F VVS Impressive Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
VVS for 3.0 Ct TCW exalted even more by the white gold setting against the Coral colour The ring has
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3.03 Carat Oval Natural Light Blue SI2 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
SI2 Clarity 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA Certificate Number #2173941005
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 0.26 Carat Diamond Pavé MLG 36 Ring.Sustainable Fine Jewelry
By Irene Bozza
Located in Málaga, ES
Feel the elegant lines of this comfy diamond ring in Art déco style. • 18 Karat Recycled Rose Gold
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold 0.26 Carat Diamond Pavé MLG 36 Ring.Sustainable Fine Jewelry
By Irene Bozza
Located in Málaga, ES
Feel the elegant lines of this comfy diamond ring in Art déco style. • 18 Karat Recycled White
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond 0.98 CT Blue Sapphire 1.05 CT Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning and elegant ring! It features a breathtaking round diamond in the center
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.26 Carat Diamond Pavé MLG 36 Ring. Sustainable Fine Jewel
By Irene Bozza
Located in Málaga, ES
Feel the elegant lines of this comfy diamond ring in Art déco style. Available yellow gold in size
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Kian Design Vintage Platinum and Rose Gold GIA Certified Diamond Ring
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
weight Total diamond weight: 0.35 carats Ring size: L1/2 About the creator: Kian Dastyar is a master
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Tri Color Stackable Diamond Ring Band 0.47ct in 14K, White Yellow and Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the luxurious beauty of this exquisite diamond band ring that is the epitome of your
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Burma No Heat Ruby 2.10 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Carat rated G/H VVS/SI Surrounding border is more 1.10 Carat Diamond of more diamonds rated as G/H VVS
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fashion Ring 0.55CT 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases two stunning white diamonds positioned at the center, elegantly
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ruby Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Rubies and Baguette Diamonds 24 Rubies with 2.20 Carats 24 Straight
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Stunning 1.65 Carat G VVS Diamond Jumbo Sized Unisex Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
opulence of Diamonds were the signature of that time This impressive mid century ring is a tasteful style
Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hammered Ring with Oval Rose Cut Diamond in 18 Karat Gold, A2 by Arunashi
By Arunashi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with Rose-cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond weighing 0.53 carats Ring size US 5 3/4 A2 by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Eternity Diamond Ring RD 1.25CT 14K YG
Located in New York, NY
carat weight. The band is made of 14K yellow gold and is a size 7.25 which cannot be resized. Whether
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold 18 Karat Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant "Eternity" model ring in 18 kt white gold with diamonds arranged along the entire outer
Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 5.03 Carat Radiant Fancy Light Pink Diamond Ring
By Raiman Rocks
Located in Calabasas, CA
Natural Diamond set in 18K Rose Gold with 12 MQ colorless diamonds, 24 stunning Fancy Pink Diamonds, and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Cartier "Juste un Clou" ring in 750/1000 grey gold decorated with 77 diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
Cartier "Juste un Clou" ring in 750/1000 grey gold decorated with 77 diamonds for a total of 0.59
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Clock-Shaped Diamond Ring, 0.80ct, Size 11.25
Located in Holtsville, NY
Enhance your jewelry collection with this unique 18K Yellow Gold Clock-Shaped Diamond Ring
Category

2010s American Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Fancy Blue Gray Certified 1.23 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Princess Cut Diamond is set in Two Tone Mounting, 18K Rose Gold & Platinum. Princess is surrounded with 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Crossover Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A fashionable and fun 14 karat white gold three row crossover ring featuring princess cut blue
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gold and 22 Carats Aquamarine French Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
aquamarine of 22 carats. The aquamarine measures 20 & 19 mm for the front. Surround by 24 round diamonds for
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Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Fashion Ring Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Melbourne, FL
.35 carat total weight and 24 sapphires with .74 carat total weight. The diamonds are white in color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Monseo Triple Line Diamond Large White Gold Ring
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
19,2 Kt. white gold ring with 24 brilliant cut diamonds with 0,21 ct and 12 princess cut diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Fancy Yellow Diamond 2.01CT GIA White Diamonds 1.15CT in 18K White Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
magnificent cushion fancy yellow diamond weighing 2.01 carats with a clarity grade of SI2. This diamond is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

SSEF Certified 6.09 Carat Burmese Untreated Sapphire in a Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. The stone is set in a large white gold ring clad with round- and baguette- cut diamonds. The ring has
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

1 CT Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Eiseman Collection, 18 karat white gold engagement ring featuring a 1 carat center round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
approximately .24 carats, four approximately .005 carat diamond chips for a total weight of approximately .02
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Diamond eternity band ring in 14-karat white gold. Polished metal ring prong-set with 24 round-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Debra Navarro Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Line Ring 0.72 Carat
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
approximately 0.72 carat. Ring measures approximately 24 x 5mm, 2mm shank width. Ring size is: 6.25 The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Superb Art Deco 1.73 Carat Diamond Huge and Bold Buckle Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Excellent Art Deco Diamond Buckle ring! Fabulous Art Deco ring in fascinating buckle design as
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

4.65 Carat Oval Tanzanite Diamond and Rainbow Gemstone Cocktail Ring
By Antoinette Bracks
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This 4.65 Carat Oval Tanzanite Diamond and Rainbow Gemstone Cocktail Ring just says FUN! Featuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, S...

White Gold Round Diamond Vintage Swirl Bypass Style Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
Circa 1960's, a 14 karat white gold elegant vintage swirl diamond engagement ring that can
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bold Unique Vintage 6.60 Carat Natural Yellow Sapphires Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
rated as G VVS Crown is 24 mm. in diameter, very good conditions, gold gross weight is 8.3 grams A way
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Purple Red Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Estate purple red sapphire & diamond white gold ring. This 14 karat white gold ring features a
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Purple Sapphire

Pear Shape Eternity Diamond Ring 2.00 CT 18K WG
Located in New York, NY
color and a clarity grade of SI-VS with a 2.00 total carat weight. The band is made of 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Burma Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Tal Barkel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Marquise cut Diamonds weighing 0.62 carats and 24 Pear shaped Diamonds weighing 2.21 carats are set around
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Pink Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring 4.88 Carat 18K
Located in Mammoth Lakes, CA
diamonds varying from 1.5mm -3mm, 0.63ctw approx. Diamond Total Carat weight 2 approx. This stunning ring
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Fancy Color Diamond Cocktail Wedding Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Great Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The Diamond Weight is 5.18 Carats - 24 pieces. The 18 Karat Gold weight is 25.30 Grams Yellow in
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Egyptian Revival Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

14k White Gold 0.52ct Round-cut Natural Diamond Oval-Shaped Ring (Size 6.25)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"14 Karat White Gold Round Cut Natural Diamond Oval Shape Ring with 24 Round Cut natural diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Diamond and Brilliant Ring White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Beautiful ring with Pear-shaped Diamond brilliant cut make in white gold 18 Karats weight 3.19
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Malaya Garnet and Diamonds Ring
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
before its ready to ship. A 14k rose gold ring with a Malaya Garnet and Diamonds. The word “malaia
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Australian Chrysophrase Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Gold Taj Mahal Ring
By Ionescu Design
Located in Santa Fe, NM
The 18 karat gold Taj Mahal Ring sets a regal tone with a sensually shaped 16.09 carat Australian
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2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold 0.55ct Round-cut Natural Diamond Oval-Shaped Ring (Size 6.5)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat Rose Gold Round Cut Natural Diamond Oval Shape Ring with 24 Round Cut natural diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Top End 100% Natural Red Salmon Coral 1.10 Carat Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
ring has imposing presence measuring 24 mm. x 20 mm. the whole crown – Natural coral is 13.5 mm. x 11
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Antique 1880s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Stackable Ring in 14k Yellow and White Gold
Located in Whippany, NJ
piece features a mesmerizing 0.10-carat fancy brownish yellow diamond, emanating warmth and elegance
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ring: Timeless Elegance Brilliance
Located in Holtsville, NY
Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring combines timeless elegance with modern allure, making it a must-have
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 5 Stone Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian ring set with 3 old mine cut diamonds and 2 rubies. The
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Impressive David Webb Gold Platinum Diamond Carved Emerald Ring
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold and platinum ring set with a 3.76ct carved emerald and 8 carats of G/VS diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Heart Shape Fancy Orange Diamond Stackable Ring Set in 14k Yellow White Gold
Located in Whippany, NJ
warmth and sophistication. Complemented by 24 white melee diamonds, H-SI1, weighing 0.09 carats, this
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

VS Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Estate VS diamond engagement ring. This 14 karat white gold engagement ring features a VS1 diamond
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Heart Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Stackable Ring Set in 14k Rose White Gold
Located in Whippany, NJ
. Adorned with a rare 0.18-carat fancy light grayish-yellow diamond, it exudes an alluring charm. The ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Yellow Eternity Diamond Ring Mix Shape 4.78 CT 18k YG
Located in New York, NY
We are thrilled to introduce to you our latest diamond fancy-shape eternity band. This band is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exclusive 18 Karat Gold 1.1 Carat Unheated Green Sapphire Princess Cut Ring
By Irene Bozza
Located in Málaga, ES
ONE OF A KIND RING When exclusivity finds elegance, this is what happens! Clean lines and
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Diamond GIA Natural Fancy Intense, Pink Diamond and White Diamond Ring
Located in Melbourne, FL
carat total. The ring has a row of white diamonds surrounding the small pink diamonds and the white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Blue Topaz Amethyst Diamond 21K Yellow Gold Contrarié Ring Band
By Ansuini
Located in Roma, IT
yellow gold 24 karats, with 10 extra-white diamonds carats 0.10. The amethyst and the blue topaz are 8 mm
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 24k Gold

Half-Way White Diamond Band 0.15 CT 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Half-Way Diamond Band in 18K Yellow Gold! This stunning piece features round white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Princes B and 3.42ct White Gold 14K H/VS
Located in New York, NY
We are excited to announce the arrival of our new 14K White Gold halfway diamond band. This
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.