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Kallati Kyanite Diamond Halo Ring - White Gold 9k Oval .80ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Brownish Yellow Size: 6.1mm x 4.2mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kyanite, 9k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire Ring 18K White Gold Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
round brilliant cut diamonds. 16 diamonds total 1.28 carats and smaller 16 gems total .64 carats. The
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Masonic Double Eagle 0.38ctw Diamond Ring Set In 14K Gold Platinum Face
Located in Sewickley, PA
, and measuring a size 11.5. At its center, a sparkling 0.38 carat round brilliant cut H color Si1
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

White Gold Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Square1.72ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 1.72ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Semi-Mount Engagement Ring - 14k .18ctw Twist 7x5mm Oval
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kallati Tanzanite Diamond Bypass Ring - Yellow Gold 9k Marquise Cut .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Enhanced Carat(s): .30ct Cut: Marquise Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lustrous 1.11ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Excellent Side stone: 32 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.21ct Shape: Round Color grade: G-H
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Red White Zircon Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 2.75ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
): 1.10ctw Cut: Round Color: White Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Champagne
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 1.30ctw Floral Lattice Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .70ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Sapphire Cluster Halo Engagement Ring 14k Princess Rd 1.30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess & Round Brilliant Color: J-K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Bypass Ring - 18k Oval 4.18ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Certified by: GIA Report Number: 5221660884 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.17ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Lab-Created Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Princess 1.51ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Champagne Brown Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - White Gold 18k Oval 2.27ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .67ctw Cut: Round Brilliant and baguette Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Loop Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 2.09ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .21ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 2.09ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Marquise Cab 4.46ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Dazzling 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring w/ 0.84ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A glamorous halo pave ring with a dazzling 0.63 carat round brilliant natural diamond. It has 0.21
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Kunzite, Tourmaline, Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 3.09ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Tourmalines Carat(s): .64ctw Cut: Round Color: Pink Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Single
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

White Gold Peridot Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 3.10ctw East-West
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Peridot Carat(s): 2.80ct Cut: Oval Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise 1.08ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& Round Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Sky Blue Topaz Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise .62ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 2.98 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: 0.48 Ctw (G-H/VS-SI) Total Carat Weight: 2.98 Measurement: 9.18 x 6.60 x
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2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Marquise Rnd 1.4ctw Swirl
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .55ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 4.04ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Ring - 14k Oval 2.18ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Oval Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .58ctw Cut: Baguette & Round Brilliant Color: I - J - K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring -18k Princess Rnd .83ctw Lattice Cocktail
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .83ctw Cut: Princess & Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Blue Topaz, Diamond, Sapphire Halo Ring - 14k Oval 7.52ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Champagne Brown Clarity: SI2 - I1 Natural Sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Leaf Ring - 14k Pear 5.99ctw Brushed Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): 5.56ct Cut: Pear Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .43ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Buccellati diamond 18k yellow and white gold ring
By Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
set with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.65 carats. The diamonds are graded E
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Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Fire Opal Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-Colored Natural Sapphires that weigh 1.26 Carats and 32 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.71 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Band - 14k Oval .93ctw Squared Shank Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
): .89ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Semi-Mount Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Gold for Center Milgrain with Diamonds
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamond Accents Clarity: SI1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.36ctw Fits
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hidalgo Enamel Diamond Band Yellow Gold 18k Eternity Swirl Ring Sz 6 3/4
By Hidalgo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Style: Eternity Band Theme: Swirl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Yellow Gold Spinel Tourmaline Diamond Art Deco Ring - 14k Oval 3.25ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Bluish Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.10ctw Cut: Old Cut Round Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Carved Rose Quartz 1.52ctw Sapphire Diamond Flower High Profile Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - J Color - VS1 Clarity - 0.40ct (approx.) Total Carat Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade Platinum 7.90 Ct. Round Princess Cut and Marquise Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VS1-VS2 Clarity 5.50 Carats, 14 Round Diamonds and 7 Princess Cut Diamonds F-G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Semi-Mount Halo Ring 18k Rd Baguette 1.94ctw ~8mm Cushion
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.94ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: F - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring -14k Rnd 1.82ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .90ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond All-In-One Engagement Ring Wedding Bands 14k Marquise.30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .20ct Cut: Marquise Color: J Clarity: SI1 Natural Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - White Gold 14k Oval 1.45ctw GIA Leaves
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
Certified by: GIA Report Number: 6237353865 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .75ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Boone, NC
deep cobalt blue and weighs approximately 3.05 carats. There are a total of 32 round brilliant diamonds
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1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring 5 3/4" 18k Princess .39ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .39ctw Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Neil Lane Diamond Heart Halo Engagement Ring &Wedding Band White Gold 14k 7/8ctw
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): 7/8ctw Cut: Heart & Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring 14k .60ctw Three-Stone Inspired
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .60ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1 Style
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Precious Topaz Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear 2.82ctw Knife-Edge
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Light Orange Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 0.85ct Rose Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style diamond ring with a rose cut diamond. 0.85ct center rose cut diamond. Complimented
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Cocktail Halo Ring 14k Rnd 1.49ctw Tiered
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 1.40ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Dome Ring in White Gold, circa 1960 s
Located in Wailea, HI
mm 32 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing .35 Carats Approximately [GH VVS-VS1]
Category

Mid-20th Century American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This outstanding blue sapphire and diamond ring features a central round blue sapphire set in 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Wedding Band 14K Solid Gold Twisted Band Ring For Women Valentine Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
32 Shape Round Main Stone Color White Metal Yellow Gold Secondary Stone Diamond Main Stone Diamond
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Estate 14k Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
larger diamond is adorned with 32 prong-set brilliant cut diamonds with a total carat weight of 0.58ctw
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Navette Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat YG
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Van Cleef and Arpels navette shaped diamond cocktail ring in 18 karat yellow gold features 32 round
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 18k Oval 1.25ctw Ring Sz 6 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): 1.09ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Single & Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Bypass Ring - 18k Emerald Baguette Rd 1.40ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.40ctw Cut: Emerald, Baguette, & Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Retro Buckle Chain Band 14k Single .52ctw Adjustable Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Single Natural Rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Natural Multi-Shape Diamond 18-Karat Bypass Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
round brilliant cut diamonds (32 diamonds).  There are approximately 1.40 carats of natural pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Three-Stone Men s Ring 10k Rnd .25ctw Channel Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: I2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Hexagon Shape Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
features concentric rows of round cut diamonds and French cut emeralds around a central 0.25 carat diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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.