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LB Exclusive 18 Karat Rose Gold 5.20 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamond and with round and asscher diamonds that total 0.74 and 4.17 carats respectively. The ring weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Halo .95 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
round cut diamond solitaire with .20 carat weight. More accent diamonds adorn the ring’s split-style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Era Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum Euro Cut 1.01 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
. The centerpiece of the ring an European cut diamond of .83 carat weight, SI2 clarity, and K color. Six
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare Natural Alexandrite 11.70 Carat GIA Diamond Platinum Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Feast your eyes on this naturally colorchanging RARE natural Alexandrite and diamond Cocktail Ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

Men s Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat Gold Milgrain Ring Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
gold, this ring features eleven sparkling diamonds framed by two milgrain borders. This ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Eternity Band, 14k Round Brilliant Cut 1.20ctw Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 1.20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat White Gold 5.20 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamond and with round and asscher diamonds that total 0.74 and 4.17 carats respectively. The ring weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Sterling Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Wedding Band, 925 10k Round .10ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: I1
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring 10k Round Brilliant Cut .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

2.15 Carat GIA Certified Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Birmingham, AL
setting with 32 round diamonds accenting the halo, shoulders and basket. The accent stones weigh
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

3.00ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Knife-Edge Cluster Cocktail
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Clarity: I2 Color: E - F Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 3.00ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hula Hoop .58 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
carat main round diamond and 32 melee diamonds totaling 0.34 carats. The diamonds are expertly cut and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.70ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band 18k Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Clarity: VS1 Color: H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.70ctw Style: Five-Stone Wedding
Category

20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat White Gold 5.20 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamond and with round and asscher diamonds that total 0.74 and 4.17 carats respectively. The ring weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wempe Rose Gold Diamond Serafino Consoli Ring 0.58 Carat TDW
By Wempe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
. The ring features three rows set to the top with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold White Sapphire Diamond Ring, 14k Rectangle .82 Carat East-West Halo
By Beverley K
Located in Greensboro, NC
: White Cut: Rectangle Carat: 0.72ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Color: G - H Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

.99 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring 900 Platinum Wedding Band
By Spark Creations
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Clarity: VS2 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Carats: 0.45ctw Total Carats: 0.99ctw Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Ring, 10k Round Brilliant Cut .32ctw Vertical Stripe
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .32ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster 1.04 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Le Vian Chocolatier 14k honey gold ring with chocolate diamonds and vanilla diamonds. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.02ctw Baguette Round Brilliant Diamond Ring - 950 Platinum Size 7
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamonds Clarity: VS1 Color: G Cuts: Baguette & Round Brilliant Baguette Diamonds’ Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Le Vian Diamond Band Ring, 14 Karat Rose Gold 1.37 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Le Vian Chocolatier 14k strawberry gold band with chocolate diamonds. This ring is a size 7, but
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rhodolite Garnet, Opal, and Diamond Kabana Ring 14k Gold Round Brilliant.18ctw
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.18ctw Face Height (north to south): 15/32" (11.7mm) Rise Above
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

32nd Degree Scottish Rite Diamond Ring, 14k Gold Masonic Yod Enamel Round .40ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
-headed eagle bearing a radiant diamond on its chest. The number 32 and a Yod symbol flank the majestic
Category

20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Le Vian Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Bypass 1.04 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Le Vian Chocolatier 14k vanilla gold bypass ring with chocolate diamonds and vanilla diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.35 Carat Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Women s Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.35ctw Style: Wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.08 Carat Umbalite Garnet and Diamond Halo Ring and Wedding Band 14 Karat Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 2.41ct Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI2 - I1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Engagement Ring
Category

20th Century Tanzanian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Marquise Brilliant .75 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
shimmering white diamond accents which beautifully grace the ring’s shoulders. This ring is a size 5
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Gold 1.36ct GIA Round Diamond Marquise Sapphire Cocktail Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Deep Royal Blue Color - 5.0ctw (approx.) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.17 Carat Square Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Greensboro, NC
blue hue perfectly accentuated by six sparkling white diamond accents. This ring is a size 7, but it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

9.63 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Men’s Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
x 10.3 mm Mounting Stone Details: 32 Cognac Diamonds at 0.43 Carats Diamonds: 44 Round White
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.25 Carat Prasiolite and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat White Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
shimmering prasiolite solitaire framed by a halo of glittering diamonds. This ring is a size 6 1/4, but
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ritani .93 Carat Asscher Diamond Halo Ring and Wedding Band 950 Platinum
By Ritani
Located in Greensboro, NC
set with resplendent white diamonds. These rings are a size 4 1/2. Metal Content: Guaranteed 950
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ritani .93 Carat Asscher Diamond Halo Ring and Wedding Band 950 Platinum
By Ritani
Located in Greensboro, NC
set with resplendent white diamonds. These rings are a size 4 1/2. Metal Content: Guaranteed 950
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.00 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Oiling Color: Green Size: 6.1mm x 5mm Carat: 0.69ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold Geometric Round Cut .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds - Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Color: F - G Cut: Round Total Carats: 0.50ctw Face Height (north to
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Crossover Ring, 14k Round Brilliant Cut .13ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: I1 Color: H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.13ctw Face
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

De Beers 1.28ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Band, 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Ring
By De Beers
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Color: F - G Cut: Round Brilliant Total
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane White Gold Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band, 14k Round Cut .50ctw Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.50ctw
Category

20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Band, 14k Round Cut .23ct Milgrain Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Genuine Sapphires Treatment: Heating Color: Blue Cut: Round Carats: 0.20ctw Natural Diamonds Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond French Set Wedding Band, 14k Round Brilliant Cut .66ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .66ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.75ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold Men s Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: I2 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Band, 14k Baguette Round 2.40ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.93 Carat Oval Cut Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by 32 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.28 Carats. The clarity and color of the diamonds are VS-H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ballerina Diamond GIA Certified 4.21 Carat Alexandrite Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Certified Oval Alexandrite 4.21 Carats, 32 Tapered Baguette Diamonds I-K Color VS1-VS2 Clarity, 16 Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold 2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Total Accent Stone: 32 Round Brilliant Diamonds Carat Weight: Approximately .40 Carats Total Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Platinum and Yellow Gold Blue Zircon Diamond Art Deco Ring 14 Karat 2.98 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
(top) & 14k Yellow Gold (shank) Stone Information: Genuine Zircon Carat: 2.89ct Cut: Round Color
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

4.00 Carat Invisible Set Quad Style Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Invisible cut approximately 4.00CTW diamond ring crafted in 14k white gold. Diamond Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.10 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Emerald Treatment: Oiling Color: Green Size: 5.7mm x 5mm Carat: 0.79ct Natural Diamonds Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1980s Men s 2.65 Carat Diamond Invisibly Set Yellow Gold Square Vintage Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Men's diamond ring fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The square top ring features 32 round
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Glamorous 18k Yellow Gold Ring w/ 1.51 Carat Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A glamorous rectangular ring in Art Deco style with dazzling 1.51-carat round brilliant diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22.12 Carat Burma Sapphire No Heat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
enhancement, further set with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approx. 2 cts total, size 6, sizable
Category

Vintage 1950s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 2.50 Carat F/VS1 Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
diamond, F color and VS1 clarity, with excellent polish and symmetry, accented by 32 round brilliant-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Anniversary Ring Stackable .33 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
white gold, this NEW piece features 11 natural diamonds. The round cut diamond are prong-set across the
Category

20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.27 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Butter Fly Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamonds: 9 round brilliant cut = 0.25 carat weight Color: I Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 7 3/4 (please allow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.25 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Butter Fly Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamonds: 32 round brilliant cut = 0.39 carat weight Color: I Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 7 3/4 (please allow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Semi-Mount Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold Center Diamond Accents .19 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamond Accents Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.19ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cut 1.71 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
in an enchanting halo design, this NEW 14k yellow gold ring showcases an oval cut diamond solitaire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement 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.