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Tourmaline Rubellite Diamond Ring 14k Rose Gold 7.45 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round Brilliant Diamonds: Approx. 0.75 Cts TWT (Color: F-G, Clarity: VS) This luxurious solitaire ring
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

WhiteGold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring WeddingBands 14k Princess 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess & Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Amethyst Diamond Ring 10k Oval Checkerboard 3.38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Amethysts Carat(s): .96ctw Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sparkling 0.50ct Natural Diamond Pave Ring Setting in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Step into a world of shimmering elegance with this dazzling 0.50-carat pave diamond ring
Category

2010s Singaporean Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval 1.12ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Oval Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Band - 14k Bag Rd 1.00ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Baguette Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: I1 - I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Ring - 14k Pear 9.52ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 9.48ct Cut: Pear Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Soldier Diamond Sapphire Ruby Garnet Citrine Sunny the Snail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
: 67 stones, total carat weight: 8.1 ct. Garnets: 35 stones, total carat weight: 5.1 ct. White diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Neil Lane Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band WhiteGold 14k Pear 1.87ctw
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Pear & Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 1.87ctw Engagement Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond

White Gold Jadeite Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Oval Cabochon 20.09ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Lavender Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.04ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Amethyst Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Cushion .76ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: K - L Clarity: SI2 - SI2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Tourmaline Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 1.57ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Report Number: 1232466777 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - 18k Pear .64ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: .64ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Oval 2.23ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Light Yellow Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Turquoise Yellow Diamond Eternity Band - 18k Treated Ring Sz 6 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced (fancy yellow) Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold, Aquamarine, and Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring A 1.00 Carat Oval Cut Aquamarine Accented By 32 Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. T Narrow Pave Diamond Band -White Gold 18k Rd .45ctw Ring Sz 6 1/2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J - K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear Cabochon .50ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .44ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
) Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .17ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: SI1 - I1 Stone Note: (accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Morganite Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band 10k Cushion1.28ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 1.28ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold

Roberto Coin Cocktail 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond and Onyx Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
0.90 carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 24.3 grams, boasting band thickness of 4 mm and top height of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.25 ct Princess Cut Brilliant Diamond Split Shank Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond at its center, graded H-I in color and I1 in clarity. Additionally, the ring is adorned with 32
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Vintage Floral Cluster Cocktail Ring European 2.92ctw Swirl
Located in Greensboro, NC
Clarity: I1 Stone Note: some chips on girdle Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.04ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 14k Baguette .69ctw Stripes Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Green Emerald Diamond Vintage Style Filigree 14K White Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. Number: 1 Weight: 0.12 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones  Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Garnet Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Pear Checkerboard 1.08ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 1.00ct Cut: Pear Checkerboard Color: Red Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .16ctw Promise
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .06ct Cut: Princess Color: H Clarity: SI1 Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.82ct Ruby Diamond Marquise Cocktail Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: ruby, 1 stone marquise cut 7 x 3.5 mm approximately .50 carat diamonds, 16 stones round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kallati Kyanite Diamond Halo Ring - White Gold 18k 1.30ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kyanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 4.56ct Pear Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
round brilliant diamonds, 0.90 carats. Approximately G/H color and VS1/VS2 clarity. 18-karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Kallati Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - White Gold 9k Wavy Circle
Located in Greensboro, NC
Content: 9k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 1.14ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .54ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 1.14ctw Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Chocolate Diamond Wave Ring in 14k Rose Gold
By Le Vian
Located in beverly hills, CA
chocolate diamonds, weighing 1.00 carat, adding a touch of richness to this extraordinary diamond ring. To
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.25ctw Diamond Wedding Ring Jacket, 14k White Gold, Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
make your wedding day even more special. Stones: - diamonds, 32 stones - round brilliant cut - 1
Category

Vintage 1980s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Engagement Ring - 18k Cushion 1.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 1.50ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Halo Ring - 10k Oval 3.60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 2.40ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural Diamond Carat(s): 1.20ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Kallati Kyanite Diamond Halo Ring - White Gold 9k Oval .63ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: .63ctw Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kyanite, 9k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 2.51ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 2.51ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Roulette Wheel GIA Certified Diamond Emerald Onyx Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
GIA Accent Gemstones: 32 Cabochon and French Cut Emeralds: 2.35 carats total 6 Round Diamonds; 0.05
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise 1.74ctw Bow Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Greenish Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .63ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Ring 14k Rectangular checkerboard cushion 10.04ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): 9.50ct Cut: Rectangular checkerboard cushion Color: London Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Le Vian Neopolitan Opal Diamond Ring - Rose Gold 14k Oval Cabochon 3.70ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Oval Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Choclate & G - H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold Semi-Mount Halo Engagement Ring -14k Round .50ctw for 5-6mm CZ Dias
Located in Greensboro, NC
Zirconia Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Clear Diameter: 5.4mm Stone Note: (placeholder) Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Five-Stone Bypass Ring - 14k .34ctw Waterfall
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .24ctw Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band, 14k White Gold Halo .32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
a bypass-style band adorned in the enter with a natural diamond solitaire of .20 carat weight. A
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Filigree 14K Yellow Gold Shield Ring
Located in Oakton, VA
: 0.12 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones  Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christopher Designs Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band White Gold 14k Cushion
By Christopher Designs
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Christopher Designs Cushion Color: G Clarity: VS1 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Ring - 10k Cushion Checkerboard 3.04ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J - K Clarity: I2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Tourmaline Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Oval 1.88ctw Hearts
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .31ctw (carat stamp) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 1.42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Australian origin with great play of color Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise .38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Marquise Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: K - L Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 10k Princess Rnd .50ctw Three-Stone Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess & Round Brilliant Color: H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise 1.35ctw Size 6
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .71ct Cut: Marquise Color: Greenish Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .64ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 18k Marquise Cabochon .52ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Opals Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Marquise Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, White Gold 18k .53ct GIA
By Cartier
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 3/4 Brand: Cartier Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Alex Jona Corda White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
with a white diamond pavé featuring 2.63 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity. Size US 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 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.