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Art Deco Style Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Barnsley, GB
Art Deco Style Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k White Gold This unique ring stands out with 32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire

Art Deco Style Diamonds Sapphires Platinum Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
mine cut in the center .48 carats I Color VS-2 clarity. In addition there are 22 diamonds round
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Lizunova Art Deco Diamond Bridal Engagement Ring
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
baguettes .32 carat total diamond weight, F VS. This ring is customisable to feature a different size and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vintage gold diamond bombe ring contains five pear shape cabochon rubies and 32 round
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Burma Red Spinel and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
the ring has a total of 32 round white diamonds with a total weight of 0.44 carat (Color G/F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Purple Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Tears Undressed
Located in Tilburg, NL
light sparkle. The amethyst is surrounded by a halo of 32 round-cut white diamonds (brilliants) with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
: * Carat Weight: 0.19 ct * Stone Count: 32 * Shape: Round Brilliant * Color Grade: Near Colorless * Clarity
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

1950s, Blue Topaz Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carats with 32 single round-cut diamond clusters, weighing at 1 Carat total, surrounding it on a vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

Ring Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful gold ring yellow 750 mils (18 carats). set with a central round brilliant cut diamond J
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond Eternity Band White Thin 0.34 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a classic Platinum Diamond Eternity Band. Fashioned with (32) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Square Halo Diamond Bridal Two-Piece Ring Set with GIA Certificate
Located in Miami, FL
Engagement Ring Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond = 1.06 ct, 32 Side
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring Rose Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful gold ring 750 rose mils (18 carats). worked nicely paved with round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Men s 4 Carat Salmon Tourmaline European 18 Karat Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In 18KT White Gold, this European Men's Tourmaline & Diamond ring features a central Square cut 4
Category

1990s Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Zoe and Morgan Zinnia 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
with echoes of classic art deco design. 18k white gold ring set with 0.61 carat round brilliant cut
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Platinum Engagement Ring 0.99 OEC Diamond H VS-1, circa 1930s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
bead-set single cut round side diamonds, with an additional carat weight of approximately 0.50ct.  This
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

South Sea Pearl White Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CROWN: 1" SIZE: 7.5 (It can be re-sized). NUMBER OF DIAMONDS: 32 SHAPE AND CUT: round and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Moonstone Pink Spinel Diamond and White Gold Statement Ring
By Yael Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extraordinary moonstone weighing over 32 carats is framed by a diamond-set halo that is set
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Spinel, 18k Gold

Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Tablet Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
tablet ring pays homage to this classic movement. A natural round cut Ceylonese sapphire of 1.00 carat
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
2.60 Carat Natural Emerald 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Stamped: 14K Total Ring Weight
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Diamond 365 Wide Band Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond '365' Wide Band in 18K Yellow Gold. (32) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 0.32 carat
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 7 Brilliant Tourmalin
Located in Holtsville, NY
accented by 32 round brilliant diamonds. The sophisticated design and vibrant gemstones make this ring a
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Australian Pearl Diamonds 0.67K Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
complimented by 32 round diamonds cut brillant 0.67 carat. Crafted with clean and contemporary lines, this
Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K 7.59ctw Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring Size: 6.75 Pear Modified Brillia
Located in Holtsville, NY
, and blue. Accentuated with 0.12 carats of Round Brilliant Diamonds, this ring exudes elegance and
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.43ct Oval Sapphire Yellow Gold Size 8
Located in Holtsville, NY
complemented by a halo of sparkling round brilliant diamonds, totaling 0.32 carats, adding brilliance and
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura Diamond Twisted Band
By Verdura
Located in Houston, TX
total number of diamonds: 32 Approximate total diamond weight: 0.25 carats Approximate overall diamond
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Quarts with Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Square shape Pink Sapphires that weigh 2.52 carats. This ring also has 32 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Tahitian Pearl Flower Ring, Retro with Diamonds
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
diamonds have a total weight of approximately .32 carat. The quality if VS clarity and G color. The black
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Halo GIA 3-Stone Oval French Pavé Diamond Wedding Ring Set 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
( GIA ) Side Stones: 2 Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Weight: 0.25 Carats Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Gold Band
Located in New York, NY
An 18kt yellow gold ring featuring 32 round diamonds weighing 2.98 cts and 16 baguette diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in Wynnewood, PA
Fabulous VCA ring set with 32 round brilliant diamonds set in 18kt yellow gold. This ring has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rhodium and Gold-Plated Multi-Stone Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
rhodolite 0.79 carats of baguette-cut amethyst 0.26 carats of round-cut pink sapphire 0.33 carats of white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, White Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Rhodolite, Rhodi...

London Blue Topaz 4.6 K Rose Gold 0.25K Diamands Engagement Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
sapphire. 4.6 carats oval blue sapphire with certificate IGI complimented by 32 round diamonds cut brillant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

1.03 Carat Natural Yellow Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
: 0.83 Carats Round-Cut Diamond Weight: 0.20 Carats Total Stones: 32 Clarity Grade: VS1 Color Grade: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1.34 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Solid White Gold I.D. Tag Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
is set with brilliant round cut diamonds which total 1.34 carats. The frame measures to 3.5cm in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

64Facets Rose Cut Diamond and Platinum Chain Necklace, 15 Carat
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: * Four different lengths: 18 inch, 32 inch, 48 inch and 64 inch (additional pavé diamond jump ring is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

64Facets Rose Cut Diamond and Platinum Chain Necklace, 8 Carat
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inch, 32 inch, 48 inch and 64 inch (additional pavé diamond jump ring is included for chain lengths
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

64Facets Rose Cut Diamond and Platinum Chain Necklace, 20 Carat
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: * Four different lengths: 18 inch, 32 inch, 48 inch and 64 inch (additional pavé diamond jump ring is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

64Facets Rose Cut Diamond and Platinum Chain Necklace, 16 Carat
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand cut by 64Facets' master craftsmen, round rose cut diamonds seem to float between single
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Picchiotti Amethyst Diamond Two Color Gold Flower Earrings
By Picchiotti
Located in Boston, MA
3.45 carats (F Color-VS1 Clarity) and 2 Round Amethyst Cabochon weighing 21.12 carats-Gold 32 grams-Ref
Category

Early 2000s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold

9ct Yellow White Gold Pearl Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
matching Ring - our Reference - 512E. Total Diamond weight 0.49 carat Total Item weight 3.72 grams
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold

Maia Diamond Checker Station Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
and deliver in 3 to 4 weeks. • Total 32 round rose cut diamonds, 2 to 2.15mm, approx. .80 carat
Category

2010s American Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Persephone 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Floral Pendant Necklace
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
. 0.90 carat white rose and brilliant cut diamonds • 15mm  / 5/8" diameter diamond bouquet • Original
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Unique Oval Cut Natural Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Orlando, Florida
Treatment: Heat Dimensions: 6.00 mm x 4.00 mm SIDE DIAMONDS Count: 32 Shape: Round Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Persephone 14 Karat White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Floral Pendant Necklace
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
bouquet pendant necklace • Total approx. 0.90 carat white rose and brilliant cut diamonds • 15mm  / 5/8
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 1.38 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
certified round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.38 carats, H color, VS1 clarity, cathedral set with 32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold .32 Carat Round Natural Diamond Half Wedding Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat White Gold .32 Carat Round Natural Diamond Half Wedding Band Ring Metal: 14k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

9.51 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
9.51 carats, surrounded by 36 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 5 carats, G color, VS
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fred of Paris Lovelight Platinum .32 Carat Pear and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
luxurious platinum. The ring is expertly set with a plethora of side diamonds that amount to 0.55 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

32 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This big bold ring features a 32.11 carat Ceylon sapphire with no indications of heating. It is
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, I color, SI1 clarity, accented by 26 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing .32 carats total, G-H
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 1.86 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified Emerald Cut Diamond weighing 1.86 carats, J color, VS1 clarity adorned with 32 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.01 Carat Round Cut GIA Diamond Ring
By Sebastien Barier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom made Platinum ring features a 2.01ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond with H color and VS1
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Lieberfarb 2.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Wide Round Eternity Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
the ring has a dull finish and a low cut design set with 3 rows of full cut diamonds. The ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.07 Carat Round Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
of 32 Diamonds weighing 0.64 carats. The Sapphire is of Ceylon origin. Currently the ring is a size
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, I color, SI1 clarity, accented by 26 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing .32 carats total, G-H
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.89 Carat Round Diamond Anniversary Wedding Platinum Ring EGL, USA
Located in New York, NY
setting features 32 Round Brilliant Diamonds. Estimated total weight is 2.89ct. EGL USA Certified as H-I-J
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.18 Carat Round Cut Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring, 900 Platinum
Located in Greensboro, NC
milgrain-outlined accent diamonds which grace the ring’s knife-edge band. This ring is a size 7, but it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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32 Carat Round Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 32 carat round diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, white gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 918 vintage editions and 1026 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 32 carat round diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 32 carat round diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Roshe Jewels, DGI and Le Vian each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our 32 carat round diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 497 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 32 Carat Round Diamond Ring?

The price for a 32 carat round diamond ring starts at $1 and tops out at $775,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,550.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.