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Diamond Illusion Set Blue Sapphire Fancy Halo Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
and 32 round cut diamonds on the frame and shoulders. This design ring is striking and intriguing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold GIA 2.68ctw Oval Bright Orange Channel Set Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.46ctw (exact) Total Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Oval Cabochon Cut 1.77ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Genuine Australian Opal Carat: 1.65ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Size: 10.3mm x 8.2mm Natural Diamonds Carats
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Bespoke Bespoke 14ct White Gold Ruby Diamond Set "Art-Deco" Ring 4.62ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
1.12ct. Additionally set with 32 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds H-K Colour, P1 + Clarity, weighing 1.48ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold GIA 3.24ctw No Heat Cushion Red Spinel w/ Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.55ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, White Gold

Platinum Black Opal Diamond Ring, 900 Pear Cabochon 2.90ctw Halo-Inspired
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carats: .32ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 2.90ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Exquisite 0.27ct Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Shape: Round Brilliant Colour: G Clarity: SI3 Main stone carat weight: 0.17 carat Sidestones: 32 pcs
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

L:e Vian Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - White Gold 14k Oval 1.92ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .32ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Shape Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones  Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Octagon Cut Blue Sapphire Emerald Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Color: H Average Clarity: SI Shape: Round Size: 1.3 mm. Number: 32 Weight: 0.31 Carat (approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

ART DECO 1930 Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 3.07 Ctw In Diamonds And Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
center in millegrain flush pave settings, with 32 European round cut diamonds, 0.75 carats, white
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
setting. The center is accented with 32 round diamonds. The ring is beautifully crafted in 14k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Leon Mege Platinum Engagement Ring with 1.66 Ct Old European Cut Diamond
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
2155536030 32 round brilliants F/VS, totaling 0.25 carats Single claw prongs
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond All-In-One Engagement Ring - 14k Marquise 1.65ctw Wedding Sz9
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Marquise Color: J Clarity: SI2 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 2.70ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Green Origin: Colombia Certified by: GIA Report Number: 2221722332 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.30ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Smoky Quartz Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Rose Gold Cushion 1.20ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 0.70ct Natural Diamonds - Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Color: G - H; Chocolate Brown Cut: Round Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k Cushion 1.51ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Blue Size: 5.3mm x 5mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .68ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

New .33ctw Princess Cut Black Diamond Ring, Sterling Silver Men s Cluster Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
: H - I; Black Cuts: Princess & Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.33ctw Face Height (north to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

14K White Gold AGL Ceylon 3.54ct Oval Sapphire Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Weight: 5.78 grams Ladies polished 14K white gold diamond and sapphire halo cocktail ring with a half
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modernist 1970 Cluster Cocktail Ring 14kt Gold with 10.36 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
with 33 round brilliant cut of natural diamonds, with a combined weight of 3.18 carats, white colorless
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Le Vian Smoky Quartz Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Rose Gold Cushion 1.20ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds - Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Color: G - H; Chocolate Brown Cut: Round Carats: 0.50ctw Total
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold

18.98 ct. Rubellite Tourmaline Cabochon and Diamond Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tourmaline cabochon, 18.98 carats 8 round brilliant cut diamonds, .32 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Two Tone Gold 0.64ctw Pave Bezel Diamond Covered East West Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.20ct (exact) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS2/SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Le Vian Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring YellowGold 14k Pear 3.60ctw 6 1/4
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
-colored Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Neil Lane Diamond Engagement Ring Princess 2.00 TCW in 14 Karat White Gold
By Neil Lane
Located in San Diego, CA
& Clarity: H / SI2 Accent Diamonds: 32 Round Cut Diamonds 1.00 TCW H SI1 Hallmark: Neil Lane 14K C
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI Size: 0.8 - 1 mm. Number: 32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight: 2.90 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round & Square Average
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Garnet and Diamond Vintage Style Cocktail Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
.) ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Diamond Color/Clarity: H-I/I Shape: Round Size: 1.1 mm. Number: 32 Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 32 Weight: 0.32 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 1-2 weeks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band WhiteGold 14k .37ctw GuardRing 940661426
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .37ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Marquise Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 0.37ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Morganite Diamond Ring, 18k Oval Cut 4.93ctw Halo-Inspired Swirl
Located in Greensboro, NC
10mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .33ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold

18k Gold 1.65ctw Square Step Cut Emerald w/ Diamond Domed Statement Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 1.0ctw (approx.) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS1-SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

White Gold Heliodor/Yellow Beryl Diamond Ring 14k Cushion 4.53ctw Euro Shank
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 4.53ctw Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, Yellow Beryl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
center that weighs 4.30 carat. The center stone is surrounded by 0.30 carats of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Oval Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Gemstones II Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI Size: 1.1 1.4 mm. Number: 32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

KOENIG Ebony Ring
Located in St. Moritz, CH
with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1.48 carat, color F/G, clarity VVS/VS and ebony beads
Category

2010s Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Emerald and Diamond Vintage Style Cocktail Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 0.15 Carat (approx.) ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Diamond Color/Clarity: H-I/I Shape: Round Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gabriel Co. Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Count: 32 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.56 carats Diamond Color: H - I Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Cut Kunzite, Diamond, and Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
carats Kunzite Color: Light Pink Diamond Count: 32 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Kunzite, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Orloff of Denmark - 14K Gold Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Hua Hin, TH
radiant rectangular shape and surrounded by a brilliant halo of 32 round VS2 diamonds (0.45 ct total). Set
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Heart Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Main stone: 4.00 carat Fancy Grayish Blue, SI2, Heart Setting: 32 pink diamonds totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

Bellarri Amethyst Garnet Citrine Rainbow Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold 18k .16ctw
By Bellarri
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Additional Stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Captivating 18k White Gold Halo Ring with 1.86 Ct Natural Pink Diamonds GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful and rare Pink Diamond Halo Ring with a Beautiful Natural Square Radiant Light Pink
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

New Tacori 3 Stone Engagement Ring Platinum Size 6.5 Semi Mount Heart 10936
By Tacori
Located in McLeansville, NC
0.88 carat Round Brilliant cubic zirconia, flanked by round brilliant genuine diamonds which are
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Amethyst Onyx Diamond Cluster Band 14k Emerald Ct 1.47ctw Ring 8 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Emerald Color: Purple Natural Onyx Cut: Baguette Color: Black Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Brilliant Diamond Hidden Halo Engagement 18K Ring Center 0.71 Ct F, VS1 GIA
Located in Honolulu, HI
Elegant Diamond engagement ring with hidden halo in 18K white gold featuring a 0.71 carat Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Kallati Ruby Diamond Twist Band - Rose Gold 9k .38ctw Wedding Ring Size 7 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Genuine Rubies Treatment: Heating Carats: .28ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 14.00 Carat Untreated Cornflower Blue Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Lot information Setting: 32 round white diamonds totaling approximately 0.29 carats, 20 marquise cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Yellow Gold Peridot Amethyst Citrine Dia Band 14k Cab 2.37ctw Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Heating Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Round Checkerboard Cabochon Color: Yellow Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bold Large Oval Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Gold Coral Motif Design
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
color: Purple Natural Diamonds: 1.75 ctw Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Diamond color: G-H Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage18k White Gold No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring (9.0+CT Ruby)
Located in Lexington, KY
rubies  32 = .64cttw, I-J color, VS/SI clarity, round cut diamonds  Ring size: size 7.5 18k white gold
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Semi-Mount Engagement Ring Wedding Band, 14k Center .39ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Total Carats: .39ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI1 Center Fits Stone Diameter: ~ 7mm
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Alex Soldier Serendipity Diamond and Platinum Band. Handmade in NYC.
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
White diamonds: 32 stones, total carat weight: 0.35 ct. Please note that carat weights may slightly
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Flush Set Full Eternity Wedding Bridal 16 Diamond Band 14k Solid
Located in Chicago, IL
: Yellow Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone: Diamond Ring Size: 7 Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A. Jaffe Semi-Mount Engagement Ring Wedding Band WhiteGold 14k .40ctw CZ 6-6.5mm
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .40ctw Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Verragio Radiant Cut Halo Pave White Gold Engagement Ring
By Verragio
Located in Chicago, IL
Baguette diamonds and 32 Round Brilliant Cut side diamonds, totaling approximately 0.6 carats. These side
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Yellow Gold Ruby Dia Vintage Floral Bouquet Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k 5.85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 5.85ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 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.