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Mimi So Jackson Switch Diamond Band - White Gold 18k Round Geometric Ring
By Mimi So
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Theme: Geometric Features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.38 Carat Ametrine Yellow Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
32 Yellow Sapphires (Round Cut) = 0.59 carats 14 Diamonds (Round Brilliant Cut) = 0.13 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.15 Carat Diamond Vow Collection Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Carat Weight: This exquisite Vow Collection ring showcases a total of 32 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Charriol Diamond Ring - Stainless Steel Yellow Gold 18k Round Circle Buckle SZ 8
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Theme: Circle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Round Cut 1.00ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): 1ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 1.00ctw Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.15 Carat Fancy Orange / Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Yellow Diamonds Carat weight: 0.069 ct (32 pcs) Color
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Eternity Wedding Band - 18k Round Brilliant Cut 4.83ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 4.83ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS2 - SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band 14k Round .24ctw Channel Set Angled Stack Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Diamond Wedding Band 14k Round .24ctw Channel Set Angled Stack Ring Stone Information
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Neil Lane 14K White Gold Cluster 2.13 ct. TW Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in New York, NY
brilliance and fire. The ring has an additional 32 round diamonds going halfway down each side and on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 1.34 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carat 32 Diamonds = 0.34 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Ring With Diamonds 1.34 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carat 32 Diamonds = 0.34 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k 18k Round Cut 1.12ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 1.00ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: K Clarity: VS2 Stone Note
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.5 Carat Diamond Ballerina Ring with 1.78 Carat Ruby in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
almost flat. The ruby is surrounded by a 1/2 carat of round stones - a diamond halo of 14 round, full
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band - 14k Round 2/3ctw Wrap Jacket Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2/3ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J - K Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.53 Carats Diamond Ballerina Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage 2.53 Carats Diamond Ballerina Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold. The center round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy 1.01 Carat Asscher Diamond Pave Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
.45cts. 32 round diamonds approx. total weight .40cts, F, VS1. Size 7 and sizable Platinum Stamped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.28 Carat Faint Pink SI1 Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side White Diamonds Carat weight: 0.46 ct (32 Pcs ) Color: F Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.01ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k Gold Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
white diamonds for a radiant presentation from every angle. These rings are a size 7 1/4, but they
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Semi-Mount Hidden Halo Engagement Ring -14k for 1.00ct Round
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .09ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.18 Square Brilliant Cut Carat Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Stamford, CT
approx. 1.18cts GIA Certificate # 2225679669 32 hearts of fire round diamonds, G-H VS SI approx. .55cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Kallati Diamond Circles Band - Rose Gold 9k Round Brilliant .10ctw Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Content: 9k Rose Gold & 9k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carat(s): .10ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring 14k Round Brilliant .63ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring 14k Round Brilliant .63ctw Stone Information: Natural
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

6.14 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Classic Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band featuring 19 Stones weighing a Total of 6.14 Carats
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Semi-Mount Hidden Halo Engagement Ring -14k for 2.00ct Round
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Round Diamond Green Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: 0.52 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones II Type: Diamond Shape: Single Cut Round Shape Average Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Nugget Men s Ring - 14k Round .24ctw Channel Set Six-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.81 Carat Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
6.83 x 4.53mm, I, SI1, medium blue florescence. GIA certified # 12816455. 32 round diamonds, .70cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Wedding Men s Band - 14k Round Brilliant .25ctw Ring Size 8 1
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.87 Carat Spessartine Garnet Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by 32 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.38 carat. The total carat weight of this ring is 3.87 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Peter Suchy 12.67 Carat Natural Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue-Purple color change sapphire and diamonds engagement ring. AGTA certified 12.67ct oval center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

11 Carat Oval Cut Burma Pink Ruby Diamond Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
with no heat treatment. Adorned with 117 round-cut rubies (8.19ctw) and 32 round cut diamonds (0.33ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cheetah Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Round .10ctw Big Cat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: .10ctw Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 10k Round Brilliant .50ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 10k Round Brilliant .50ct Stone Information: Natural
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.49 Carat Edwardian Inspired Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
and VS2/SI1 clarity 32 Round Diamonds = 0.52ct, approximately H/I color and SI clarity Total Gemstone
Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Gold 1.92ctw Carved Lapis Round Diamond 4 Section Dome Bombe Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Marbled Blue Color (32) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - D/E Color - VVS2/VS1
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 6.66 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds, G-H VS approx. .60cts 6 marquise shape diamonds, G-H VS approx. .60cts 32 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Ring with 0.30 total carat of Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning ring made from 18k yellow gold with 0.30 total carat of round brilliant diamonds. This
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - 14k Princess Round 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess & Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.35 Carat Vintage Oxblood Coral and 2.07 Carats Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Carats Measuring 20.0 x 7.0 x 5.0 mm 32 Round Brilliant and 14 Baguette Diamonds Weighing 2.07 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Bow Ring - 10k Round Brilliant Tied Ribbon Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3.75 Carat Pink Tourmaline and 0.96 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
(average grades) G Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Eight Content 0.96 carat Number of Diamonds 32
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, Yellow Gold

5.17 Carat Colombian Emerald Baguette Diamond Rectangle Art Deco Frame Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Style 2.91 Carat Colombian Emerald and 2.85 Carat Baguette/Round cut Diamond Rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy EGL 2.06 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade yellow diamond with diamond halo platinum engagement ring. The EGL certified 2.06ct center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Cellini Jewelers 18KT Gold, 32.27 Carat Tanzanite Ring with 1.45 Carat Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This amazing emerald cut tanzanite center stone ring is edged with round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sterling Silver Diamond Engagement Ring, 925 Round Brilliant Cut .64ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
- J (accents) Cut: Round Brilliant Solitaire's Carat: 0.31ct Accents' Carats: 0.33ctw Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

GIA 2.16 carat Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring 18 karat Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
carat emerald cut emerald, F2, GIA certified. Complimented by 32 round brilliant diamonds, 0.52 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.6 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Flower Halo 18K Gold Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
adorned with 32 round-cut diamond floral motif halo, which share a weight of 0.30 carats total. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

8.35 Carat Sapphire and White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Sapphire Gemstone: 7.09 Carats 102 White Round Diamonds: 0.51 Carats 32 White Round Diamonds
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.20 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.20 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring This ring has a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k Round Cut 1.03ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Blue Diameter: 4.9mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .27ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

New .33ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, Sterling Silver Halo Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cuts: Round Brilliant & Single Total Carats: 0.33ctw Style: Cluster Halo Face Height (north to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

New 1.00ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Silver Curved Cluster Women s
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.00ctw Style: Cluster Face Height (north to south): 15/32"" (11.4mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

New 1.00ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, Sterling Silver Curved Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.00ctw Style: Cluster Face Height (north to south): 15/32"" (11.3mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Diamond Halo 2.2 Carats Total 10K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Cut: Pear 32 Round Diamonds = 0.15 Carats Metal: 10K White Gold Ring Size: 7 US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Retro Gold GIA Certified 7.4 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, the ring is set with approximately 5.06 carats of natural diamonds consisting of 32 G-H color (appx
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

GIA Certified 0.60 Carat Fancy Light Green Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Cut: Round 2) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.182 ct (32 pcs) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ever Us Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring - White Gold 14k Round 1/2ctw Two-Stone
By Ever Us
Located in Greensboro, NC
Us Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1/2ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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32 Carat Round Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 32 carat round diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, white gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 918 vintage editions and 1026 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 32 carat round diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 32 carat round diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Roshe Jewels, DGI and Le Vian each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our 32 carat round diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 497 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 32 Carat Round Diamond Ring?

The price for a 32 carat round diamond ring starts at $1 and tops out at $775,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,550.

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.