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TJD 0.25 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stackable Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond wedding band Ring. This ring is beautifully crafted in
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.02 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond wedding band Ring. This ring is beautifully crafted in
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
. Crafted in 14 Karat white gold. This wedding ring features a sparkling 53 brilliant cut and single cut
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Brilliant Cut 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 2.0 Carat Natural Baguette Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
white gold. The total diamond weight of these diamond ring is 2.0 carats. All the diamonds are H-I color
Category

2010s Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Gold Wide Anniversary Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
One Simple Exquisite Wedding band crafted in 14KT yellow gold and captivate in 1.00 carat diamond
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

TJD 0.20 Carat Round Baguette Cut Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
our inhouse experts in 14 karat yellow gold and embellished with 27 brilliant cut round diamond and
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. This wedding ring features a sparkling 42 brilliant cut round diamond beautifully set in
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Make that special moment magical with the exquisite diamond engagement ring. This ring is
Category

2010s Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Make that special moment magical with the exquisite diamond engagement ring. This ring is
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Promise Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
carat, H-I color and I2 Clarity. This ring has high polish finish and is valuable addition to any
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.33 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
carat, H-I color and I2 Clarity. This ring has high polish finish and is valuable addition to any
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Double Halo Anniversary Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
these diamond ring is 0.50 carats. The diamonds are graded as H-I color and I2 clarity.
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

TJD 0.20 Carat Natural Round Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
channel setting. The total weight of diamonds is 0.20 carat, H-I Color and I2 Clarity. This ring has high
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Brilliant cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
white gold, This wedding ring features a sparkling 44 brilliant cut round diamond beautifully set in
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.65 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
white gold. This wedding ring features a sparkling 31 brilliant cut round diamond beautifully set in
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.70 Carat Precious Topaz Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
diamond center stone with 12 6.70 carat marquise precious topaz and 24 round brilliant cut accent diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Brilliant Cut Round Diamond 14KT White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
crafted in 14 Karat white gold and features of this ring brilliant cut 51 diamond set in pave setting
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
white gold. This wedding ring features a sparkling 67 brilliant cut, single cut round diamond & baguette
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
white gold. This wedding ring features a sparkling 70 brilliant cut, single cut round diamonds and
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.00 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Style Fashion Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Natural Diamond Fashion Ring. This ring is beautifully designed in 14 karat White
Category

2010s Indian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
studded with 77 brilliant cut and single cut natural diamonds in 14 karat yellow gold in prong, pave and
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Tricolor Gold Crossover Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
The impressive diamond ring is embellished with 138 brilliant and 59 baguette diamonds in prong and
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

TJD 0.20 Carat Diamond and 8X6MM Oval Morganite 18KT White Gold Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling with 8 brilliant, 24 baguette diamonds and 1 morganite gemstone elegantly set in prong
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Baguette Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Halo 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 Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
white gold. This wedding ring features a sparkling 60 brilliant cut, single cut round diamond & baguette
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous GIA 2.22 Carat Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
amidst the rose gold shank are 24 fine round diamonds for an additional .38 carats. A Cartier-like design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

TJD 0.15 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 18KT White Gold Three Stone Men s Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
setting and crafted in 18 karat white gold. Total diamond weight is 0.15 carat. The white diamonds are
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.15 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14KT White Gold Three Stone Men s Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
setting and crafted in 14 karat white gold. Total diamond weight is 0.15 carat. The white diamonds are
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Double Halo Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
crafted in 14 Karat yellow gold and features of this ring 92 brilliant cut, single cut and baguette cut
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
crafted in 14 Karat White Gold and features of this ring single cut, brilliant cut & baguette 73 diamond
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Brilliant Cut Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Complete your bridal look with a timeless design. These band rings crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Brilliant Cut Baguette Diamond 18KT White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Complete your bridal look with a timeless design. These band rings crafted in 18 karat white gold
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Cluster Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Round Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 14K yellow gold showcases 0.75 carats of sparkling 58
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 0.08 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Bypass Promise Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
0.08 carat, H-I color, I2 Clarity. This ring is beautifully crafted in 14K Yellow Gold and embedded
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 2.0 Carat Natural Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Interlocking Wide Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bold and blissful style, this diamond band ring is beautifully crafted in 18 Karat white gold
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.90 Carat Natural Multi Sapphire, Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
ring features 0.15 carat of 28 round diamonds and 0.75 carat round 7 multi sapphire, ruby set in prong
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

24k Gold Square Ring for Woman with Brilliant Cut Diamonds 0.65 Carat
Located in İstanbul, TR
Diamonds (0.65 Carat) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold

24k Gold Square Ring for Woman with Brilliant Cut Diamonds 0.74 Carat
Located in İstanbul, TR
Diamonds (0.74 Carat) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24 karat gold jewelry piece draws
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Roman Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Fashion Cluster Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and classic, this diamond ring is beautifully crafted in 14 karat White gold. The
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
14KT white gold. This wedding ring features a sparkling 39 brilliant cut round diamond beautifully set
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond White Gold Bypass Fashion Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
With style and shimmer, this diamond ring is perfect for any occasion. Beautifully crafted by our
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
in 14 karat white gold and embellished with 93 brilliant cut, single cut round diamond and baguette
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
in 14 karat white gold and embellished with 72 brilliant cut, single cut round diamond and baguette
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Square Shaped Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, this 14k white gold engagement ring is a lovely way to take her by surprise.
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 0.10 Carat Round Baguette Cut Diamond White Gold Split Shank Fashion Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
our inhouse experts in 14 karat white gold and embellished with 33 round diamond and baguette diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Double Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
carat. The diamonds are natural, not treated and dazzles in H-I color I-2 clarity. This engagement ring
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring 1.53 Carat
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold ruby and diamond halo ring. The ring is set to the centre with an oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18 Karat white gold engagement featuring 42 round and 18 Baguette diamonds. This ring is
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Round Diamond 14KT White Gold Multi-Row Wave 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 1.10 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
inhouse experts in 14 karat white gold and embellished with 35 brilliant cut round diamond set in prong
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
inhouse experts in 14 karat white gold and embellished with 29 brilliant cut round diamond set in prong
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.45 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Spiral Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
white gold and studded with 293 brilliant cut and single cut round diamond in prong and channel setting
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Win her heart with this classic and elegant diamond wedding ring. These diamond ring are studded
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.10 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Solitaire Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Win her heart with this classic and elegant diamond wedding ring. These diamond ring are studded
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
One Simple Exquisite Geometric shape ring crafted in 14K yellow gold and captivate in 0.75 carat
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 1.50 Carat Round Baguette Diamond Wide Band Ring in 14KT Yellow Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
and elegance within its design. The total weight of diamonds 1.50 carat, H-I color, I2 Clarity. This
Category

2010s Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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.