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AIG Certified 2.25 Carats Natural Zambian Emerald 1.10 Ct Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
, spectacular color , of 2.25 carats, and 32 pieces of Natural Diamonds in round brilliant cut, of 1.10 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 7.00 Carat Natural Burma Ruby 1.20 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
, perfect cut, extra fine quality, stunning color, and 32 pieces of natural diamonds, in baguettes and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.70 Carat Halo Design in 14 Karat Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Rectangular Modified Brilliant ) 1.22 CTS Diamond Color & Clarity: O - P / SI2 Accent Diamonds: 32 Round
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 kt. White Gold Ring with 52.8 carat Natural Diamonds, Amethysts IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
ring is made with 18K white gold and features 32 round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.8 carats. The
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k 14.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Retro Engagement Ring Wedding Band - 14k Rd .48ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .30ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.21 Ct Diamond Promise Ring in 14K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond half Eternity ring, Diamond band, Stacking ring, Gold eternity band, Gifts for her
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring -10k Rd Baguette 1.00ctw Swirl
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Baguette Color: G - H Clarity: I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Ring - 950 Oval 1.49ctw Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.44ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

J. Birnbach Diamond Sapphire Ballerina Style Platinum Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This handmade ring from the J. Birnbach vault features a dazzling array of diamonds with a velvety
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Sapphire Band, Handmade Bezel Wedding Ring, Anniversary Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
: 6 Diamond Shape: Round Average Diamond Diameter: 2.0 millimeters Diamond Carat Weight: .32 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Onyx Color: Black Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Tourmaline Diamond Ring by Tacori
By Tacori
Located in San Francisco, CA
ring are 32 perfectly matched diamonds for over half a carat of diamonds (0.57cttw), giving the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k Rd 1.76ct GIA Bezel Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 1.76ct Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.15 Carat Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Accents 14K White Gold Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Round-cut White Diamond (32 Pcs) 0.26 Carat. This Ring is weight 3.02 grams. This delicate
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Calla Lily Diamond Ring Flower 14K White Gold Cocktail 1.12cts
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). 32 white and fiery diamonds
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Tanzanite Diamond Halo Ring - 950 Oval 1.74ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 1.41ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

22 Carat Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Ring w/Diamond Shoulders Set in Platinum
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing an approximate total 0.75ct of overall G Color and VS2
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Five-Stone Halo Band - 18k Rd .66ctw Wedding Anniversary Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .66ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Rose Gold 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, Rose Gold

14K Rose Gold 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, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold 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, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 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, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 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, White Gold

18K White Gold 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, White Gold

Modern 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Specifications: GEMSTONE: 32 round Diamonds carat
Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Modern 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Modern 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
$2,400 Sale Price
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3.29 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond, 18K Rose and Yellow Gold Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds, .32 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Retro Gold 5.5 Carat Natural Dark Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Gem Ring 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire measuring 11.6x9.2x5mm. Set are 32 natural round brilliant diamonds approximately 1.20 carats, F
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

David Yurman Elements Petite Onyx Diamond Halo Ring - Yellow Gold 18k .11ctw
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Onyx Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .11ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pave Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
elegance and sophistication. Featuring 45 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1 carat with G color and VS
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 14k Rd .65ctw Floral Ribbon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .65ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Bands - 14k 4.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 4.50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: F - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rare Untreated 16.27 Carat Oval Cut Ceylon Sapphire and Double Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
composed of 32 round brilliant round diamonds, boasting a remarkable F-G color, VS clarity and 2.50 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

GRS Certified 2.02 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Rings In 18K W Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Studded with 32 pieces of round shaped diamonds weighing approximately 0.09 carat and 2 pieces of Asscher
Category

2010s Thai Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring - 10k 2.00
Located in Greensboro, NC
10k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Diameter: 5.6mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): (2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Champagne and White Diamond Ring Size 7-7.25 #15968
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Rose Gold Champagne and White Diamond Ring Size 7 This sparkling ring features nine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band -14k Rd .60ctw Floral Wrap Jacket Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gia Certified 78.67 Carat Star Ruby and Diamond Bombe 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
elegance, set in 14K white gold. At its heart lies a breathtaking 78.67-carat round cabochon star ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Star Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Oval 2.33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: GIA Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .31ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Oval 1.98ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: GIA Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .19ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Sapphire Vintage Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Rd 1.86ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .90ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI Certified 1.29 Carat Heart Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Sapphire (vivid orangy yellow) and 0.41ct diamond ring, a true masterpiece of fine jewelry design. At the
Category

1990s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Yurman Mabe Pearl Diamond Ring - Yellow Gold 18k .60ctw
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Mabe Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1 3/4 ct Diamond Designer 18K Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
an additional .32 carats of dazzling round diamonds, delicately set to enhance the ring’s captivating
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Jadeite Diamond Ring -18k Saddle Cut 2.34ctw East-West
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Ruby Diamond Band - 14k Square .69ctw Stripe Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .30ctw Nugget Channel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J - K Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band - 14k Rd .20ctw Twist Wrap Jacket Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Wedding Band - 14k Rd .24ctw Channel Set Milgrain Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hearts on Fire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - White Gold 18k Rd 2.00ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
on Fire Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hammerman Brothers diamond cluster ring, circa 1960.
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in London, GB
Diamond cluster ring by Hammerman Brothers. Set with forty eight round brilliant cut diamonds of in
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring 10k
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamond Carat(s): .02ct Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Graduated Diamond Jazz Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grams Diamond: 7 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .32 Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&CO. Pt950
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Marquise 2.20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .19ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total Carats: 2.20ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 1.68ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 1.68ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald 2.07ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 1.70ct Cut: Emerald Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .37ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Vivid Pink 7 Carat Radiant Cut Tourmaline Ring With Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
.) ______________________________ Side Stone Details: - Type: Diamond - Carat: 1.0 CTTW - Cut: Round - Quantity: 32
Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.