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.55 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Modern
Located in Greensboro, NC
illuminated by eight radiant diamonds. This ring is a size 7 1/2, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Ring and Wedding Band, 14 Karat Gold Round Brilliant .45 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
(solitaire); G - H (accents) Cuts: Round Brilliant (solitaire) & Single (accents) Solitaire’s Carat: 0.30ct
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 14 Karat Gold Round .70 Carat Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
GIA Certified 14K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring This engagement ring has a center round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring, 18 Karat White Gold Round Cut 1.82 Carat
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Greensboro, NC
diamond halo and accented by glittering diamonds set down the ring’s shoulders. This ring is a size 5 1
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tacori .94 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring and Wedding Band Platinum Set
By Tacori
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamond Clarity: I1 Color: H Cut: Round Brilliant Diameter: 6.1mm Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co .57 Carat Round Diamond Wedding Band, 950 Platinum Anniversary Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: VS1 Color: F Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats
Category

20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Ring and Wedding Band Set, 14 Karat Gold Milgrain Round Cut 1.10 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Fashioned in 14k white gold, this romantic engagement ring showcases a sparkling diamond solitaire
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 14 Karat Gold Round .70 Carat Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
GIA Certified 14K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring This engagement ring has a center round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.71 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Gold Light Brown
Located in Greensboro, NC
a six-prong mount above the glittering diamond accents which grace the ring’s shoulders. This
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Wedding Anniversary Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
: VS1 - VS2 Color: F Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.00ctw Style: Five-Stone Anniversary Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Semi-Mount Halo Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Gold Round Diamonds .31 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Men s Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Round Brilliant 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: E - F Cut: Round Brilliant Total
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, 14 Karat Gold Cathedral Milgrain Round Cut .74 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 0.26ctw Gemstones’ Cut: Round Total Carats: 0.74ctw Face Height (north to south): 11/32" (8.3mm) Rise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant Cut 1.11 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
raised four-prong mount above round and baguette cut white diamond accents set along the ring's shoulders
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brevani 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Spryngs Ring, 14k Gold Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band 14 Karat Round .95 Carat Eternity Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.95ctw Style
Category

20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant 1.11 Carat Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
accompanied by a spectacular collection of diamond accents and milgrain work which adorns the ring’s face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Eternity Wedding Band, 18 Karat Gold Ring, Round Cut 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: G - H Cut: Round Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Three-Stone Bypass Round Brilliant 1.22 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
sparkling trio of round brilliant cut diamonds which are elegantly accompanied by glittering baguette and
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant Cut .84 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
); G - H (accents) Cut: Round Brilliant Solitaire's Diameter: 5.2mm Solitaire's Carat: 0.55ct Accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.02 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Band Ring, 18 Karat White Gold Articulates
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.02ctw Face Height (north to south): 13/32" (9.6mm) Rise Above Finger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Halo Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Round Cut 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI2 - I1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 18 Karat White Gold Twist Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Color: F - G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.00ctw Style: Band Face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Round Brilliant Cut .15 Carat Women s
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.15ctw
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.16 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Contoured Ring 14k Gold Milgrain Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.46 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Anniversary Ring, 18 Karat White Gold Wedding
Located in Greensboro, NC
NEW anniversary ring showcases seven radiant diamonds set in high purity 18k white gold. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Ring Round Brilliant .30 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: G - H Cut: Round Total Carats: 0.30ctw Face Height (north to south): 3/32" (2.1mm) Rise Above
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant .46 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: F - G Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Vine Band Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Round Cut .30 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Color: G - H Cut: Round Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Eternity Wedding Band, 18 Karat Gold Ring, 6 Round 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
a brilliant array of white diamonds. This ring is a size 5 3/4 - 6. Metal Content: Guaranteed 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Geometric Diamond Cluster Ring, 14 Karat Gold Milgrain Round Cut 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI1 - I1 Color: F - G Cut: Round Total Carats
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Round Cut .56 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Color: F - G Cut: Round Total Carats: 0.56ctw Face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Graduated Ovals Ring, 14 Karat Rose Gold Round Cut .58 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
radiant diamonds that shine brilliantly in the light for a stunning presentation. This ring is a size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Round Brilliant 1.05 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
of natural diamonds set in 14k white gold. The ring’s shoulders display a brushed finish that
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Wedding Band, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Round Cut .20 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
- SI1 Color: F - G Cut: Round Total Carats: 0.20ctw Face Height (north to south): 3/32" (1.8mm) Rise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.50 Carat Round Cut Morganite and Diamond Ring, 10 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Genuine Morganite Color: Pink Cut: Round Diameter: 13.1mm Carat: 7.50ct Natural Diamonds Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

.40 Carat Round Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Women s Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: SI1 - SI2 Color: G Cut: Round Total Carats: 0.40ctw Face Height (north to south): 3/32" (2.0mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.15 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring 14K Gold Botanical Milgrain Garland Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.15ctw Style: Band Face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 0.65 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Enhancer Wrap Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring. The look displays a top and bottom row of round diamonds in prong settings, offset by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 14k Round Brilliant .43 Carat Women s Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.43ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 14k Round Brilliant .31 Carat Milgrain Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.31ctw Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Wishbone Enhancer Band, 14k Round Brilliant .18 Carat Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.18ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kabana Opal and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Round Cut .18 Carat
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds - Clarity: SI1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Total Carats: 0.18ctw Face Height (north to south): 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Knot Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant Cut 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Dome Ring, 14 Karat Gold Cluster Cocktail
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: I1 - I2 Color: F - G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 2.50ctw
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Diamond Halo Ring, 18 Karat Rose Gold Round Cut 1.86 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
designer ring showcases a decadent chocolate brown diamond solitaire encircled by a shimmering white
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

.82 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Women s Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.82ctw Face Height (north to south): 3/32" (2.3mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Roman Malakov 1.44 Carat Round Diamond South Sea Pearl Cocktail Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
by 190 round cut diamonds weighing 1.44 carats total, set on a micropavé setting. Finely made with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian .50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Band, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.50ctw Style: Band Face Height (north to south): 9/32" (7.0mm
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

6.62 Carat Citrine and 0.19 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
, along with Round-cut White Diamond (32 Pcs) 0.19 Carat accent stones for a lovely design. This Ring is
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant Cut 1.50 Carat Cluster Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Clarity: I1 Color: F - G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.50ctw Style: Cluster Halo with
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Wedding Band, 18 Karat White Gold Men s Ring Round Brilliant .44 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
showcases eight sparkling diamonds set around the band’s ribbed perimeter. This ring is a size 10 3/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Eternity Wedding Band 14 Karat White Gold Ring Round Cut 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Round Total Carats: 1.00ctw Face Height (north to south): 5/32" (3.2mm) Rise Above Finger: 3/32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Band 14k White Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI2 - I1 Color: H - I Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.00ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat Round Brilliant .30 Carat Women s Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.30ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring and Wedding Band, 14 Karat Gold GIA Round Brilliant 2.65 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
matching wedding band. The engagement ring showcases a GIA-certified natural diamond solitaire with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Band, 14 Karat Round Brilliant Cut 1.00 Carat Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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.