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Antique Platinum 5.50 Carat Cabochon-Cut Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
glamour, while 32 diamonds add a touch of timeless brilliance. This ring is a captivating fusion of
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Wedding Set - 14k Round Brilliant and Single 1.00ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1ctw Cut: Round Brilliant and Single Color: G - H
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Platinum Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring 18k Round .76ctw GSL
Located in Greensboro, NC
(ring) & Platinum (prongs) Stone Information Natural Diamond Solitaire Carat: .34ct Cut: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Deep Yellow VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Triangle 2) Side White Diamonds Carat weight: 0.18 ct (32 Pcs
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2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Decor Antique Filigree 1.28 Carat Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our exquisite Art Decor Antique ring set, adorned with a total of 32 beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.29 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one-of-a-kind! Size 7 Complimentary sizing as needed 44 round brilliant cut diamonds, .32 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

0.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This cocktail ring features 32 natural rubies weighing 0.73 carats total and 92 round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.26 Carat Aquamarine Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold Floral Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
with its breathtaking clarity. Additionally, the ring’s 32 round diamonds, set in 18K Gold, enhance its
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Inspired Platinum Diamond 10.77 Carat Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lustrous 10.77 Carat Australian Opal surrounded by beautiful round and baguette diamonds in a platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Angled Wedding Band - 14k Round .72ctw Channel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .72ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.12 Carat Ruby with Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
contact us with any questions. Item Number R8742 1 Oval Ruby = 5.12ct 32 Round Diamonds = 0.99ct
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Ring Platinum Engagement Band 1.10 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
clarity and H color gem. It is surrounded with 12 round cut diamonds (total .10 carat) and 32 more
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Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Contoured Wedding Band, 14k Round Cut .20ctw Enhancer Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band - 18k Round .50ctw Channel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 0.50ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander 1.04 Carat Diamond Eternity Band Channel Set Platinum
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Timeless diamond eternity band / wedding ring, full band. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 32 round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified 3 Carat No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Orangy Pink Clarity: Transparent Accent Diamonds: 32 French and Old European Round Cuts 0.64 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Sapphire, Platinum

10.35 Carat GIA Certified Natural Pear Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By New York Jewelers Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
and complemented by 32 round diamonds weighing a total of 0.35 carats, F-G color, VS clarity. The
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Kutchinsky Hand Forged 18K Yellow Gold and 2.80 Carat, Diamond Ring, circa 1970s
By Joseph Kutchinsky
Located in New York, NY
for radical opulence. 2.80 carats of immaculate and bright diamonds serve as backdrop to hand-forged
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20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band 1.39 TDW Wedding
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
14K White Gold. 9 center round brilliant cut diamonds graduate in size and total 1.07 carats. They
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

ALGT certified Natural 0.77 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
: brilliant cut, round brilliant cut 5. Weight & Size: 32 brilliant cut diamonds - 0.24crt D/F/VVS/SI 1 round
Category

2010s European Baroque Engagement Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.42 Carat Natural Fancy Pink-Brown Diamond Cocktail Ring With Pearls, GIA
Located in New York, NY
adorned with 34 round brilliant white Diamonds totaling approximately 1.48 carats, complemented by 32
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Black Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
surrounding the pearl. 67 Black Round Cut Diamonds/ 0.56 carat 32 White Round Cut Diamonds/ 0.29 carat The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pave Dome Diamond Ring 1.90 Carat Total
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vintage 18K yellow gold ring with 32 baguette diamonds and 64 round diamonds, all totaling 1.90
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Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.57 Carat Fancy Light Bluish Green SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Pink Diamonds Carat weight: 0.85 ct (32 pcs) Color: Pink
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Meghan Diamond Ring 1/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features round brilliant diamonds micro - prong - set on the top half of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

55 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring /Pendant 14 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring /pendant 14 Karat White Gold Approximately 5.5 Carats of Diamond , all are brilliant cut
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ever Us Diamond Two-Stone Engagement Ring White Gold 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw
By Ever Us
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Ever Us Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .50ctw
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.88 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline and White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Paraiba Tourmaline Gemstone: 0.60 Carats 32 White Round Diamonds: 0.28 Carats Metal: 18K White
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Ring Band Vintage Engagement Wedding 1.41 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
luxurious Platinum. The center round cut diamond is .45 carat of VS2 clarity and G color. 32 smaller single
Category

Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 11.26 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
centerpiece is encircled by a halo of 32 round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.57 carats, offering a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Diamond Men s Wedding Band - White Gold 14k Round Brilliant .38ctw Chann
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Le Vian Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .38ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 14 Karat White Gold 0.53 Carat Diamond Fashion Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 14K white gold 0.53 carat diamond fashion band ring. Showcasing 32 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.09 CT Two-Row Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
piece features 32 natural round brilliant cut diamonds, beautifully arranged in a two-row design to
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

IGI Certified Rare 11.33 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
cluster setting, adorned with 32 pieces of round rose cut diamonds. These natural diamonds, carefully
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

14K White Gold 3.08CTW Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
14K White Gold 3.08CTW Diamond Ring This exquisite 14K White Gold Diamond Ring features a total
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Early 2000s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - White Gold 14k Round Brilliant 1.75ctw R
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.75ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman Cushion on Point LemonQuartz Diamond Ring 925 Cush.12ctw Quatrefoil
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Lemon Quartz Cut: Cushion Checkerboard Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz

5.23 Carat Red Spinel, Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Tri-colored Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds, .32 carat total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Spinel, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold,...

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Cluster Cocktail Ring - Transitional .47ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
- 1930s Metal Content: 90% Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .47ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Hand engraved Wedding Band - 950 Round Brilliant .20ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: Hand Engraved Metal Content: Platinum 950 Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

14K Tiger Diamond Signet Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Bold tiger signet with pave diamonds 14k fully hallmarked 15mm round 32 diamonds Diamond size
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2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.52 Carat Emerald Shape Green Emerald Diamond Rings In 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, evoking a sense of natural beauty and luxury. Surrounding the magnificent emerald are 32 round diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.96 Carat Cushion Shape Green Emerald Diamond Ring In 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
elegance that captivates the eye. Encircling the magnificent emerald are 32 round diamonds, totaling 0.89
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, .75ct Center Diamond
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
round-transition cut, .75 carats, G to H color, VS clarity. The side diamonds are princess cuts, .32
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Halo Diamond 8.40 Carat Cushion Cut Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.40 Carats, 32 Round Diamonds, F-G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity, 1.20 Carats. Size- Ring is a 6 1/2. FREE
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 2.90ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 2.40ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 1.08 Carat F/VS1
Located in Mayfair, London, London
diamond weighing 1.08ct, F colour and VS1 clarity. Accentuating the centre diamond are 32 round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Transitional Rnd 1.54ctw Etched Ring Sz 6
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.54ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.73 White Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
32 White Diamonds: 2.73 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 8.00 Grams
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.00 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. 1.5 mm (32 Round) Sapphire treatment: Diffusion Natural Round Diamonds Weight: Approx. 0.30 Carats
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pink Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Statement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.35 Carats. The Clarity and Color of the Diamonds is: SI2, F The Total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold Diamond Semi-Mount Hidden Halo Engagement Ring - 14k .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Note: Fits ~8x6 Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS2
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring, GIA Certified 18K G
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.85 carat, accompanied by 32 round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 4.76 carat, set in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.00 Carat Natural Blood Red Orange Spinel Diamonds Bypass Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
1.80ct. Natural Red Spinel diamond ring 7.6 x 7mm Oval Brilliant cut Transparent / Vivid Red
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 14k Hexagon 1.33ctw Geometric
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.23ct Cut: Hexagon Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
of diamonds totaling 0.88 carats, comprising 32 round diamonds, each 0.25 carat, embellishing the
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Platinum Ring 4.60 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
x 8.84 x 5.50 mm 32 Round Diamonds: 0.60 CTW (F-G/VS-SI) Total Carat Weight: 4.60 Ring Size: 6
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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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.