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14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Marquise Shape Solitaire Engagement Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 32 Diamonds Includes 4 Pie, 20 Princess and 8 Round-Cut Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Semi-Mount Double Halo Ring 18 Karat Gold for Oval Cut Diamond Accents .97 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
radiant double halo design, this 18k yellow gold ring showcases a sparkling collection of white diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

13.00 Carat Red Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
approximate weight Diamonds: 32 round diamonds = 1.10cttw Color: G-J Clarity: SI Ring Size: 7 ¾ (please allow
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian 2.00 Carat Oval Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold Women s
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 1.50ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: I1 Color: J - K Cut: Round Brilliant Carats: 0.50ctw Total Carats
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Fancy Deep Pink Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 14k Round 1.61ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamond Solitaire Treatment: HPHT Carat: 1.21ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Deep Pink
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Light Green Yellow I2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Cushion 2) Side Pink Diamonds Carat weight: 0.349 ct (32 Pcs
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2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring and Wedding Band, 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Halo .77 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
gold. The engagement ring showcases a round cut natural diamond solitaire framed in a halo of natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Handmade 1.33 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
This ring is handmade in 18 karat yellow gold, which showcases a 1.33 carat fancy intense round
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Le Vian 2.20 Carat Oval Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Halo
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat: 1.40ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: K - L Cuts: Baguette & Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond French Set Wedding Band 18k Round Brilliant Cut 1.47ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 1.47ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

3.31 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds - Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Color: F Cut: Round Brilliant Carats: 0.88ctw Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Halo 2.91 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Genuine Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Color: Blue Size: 8.9mm square Carat: 2.58ct Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k Round Cut .28ctw Milgrain Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .28ctw Cut: Old
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.19 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Oval Ruby weighing 2.19 cts Measuring (9.9x7.8) mm 32 pieces of round diamonds weighing .61 cts Two
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Rubellite Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
the Rubellite. The cushion shaped rubellite weighs 5.46 carats and is surrounded by 32 round white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum

Emerald and Diamond Ring, 900 Platinum, Women s 1.53 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Genuine Emerald - Treatment: Oiling Color: Green Carat: 1.13ct Natural Diamonds - Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Black and White Crossover Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
.63CTW. Gemstone: Diamond Gemstone Carat Weight: Approximately .63CTW Diamond Cut: 32 Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold

2.38 Carat Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Oval Mozambique Ruby weighing 2.38 cts. Measuring (10.1x8.1) mm 32 Round Diamonds weighing .64 cts
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.23 Carat Cushion Emerald Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
3.23 cts cushion Emerald Measuring (9.2x8.8) mm 32 pieces of round diamonds weighing 0.74 cts Two
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Oval Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring 3.28 Carat
Located in Great Neck, NY
3.28 ct oval Ceylon Sapphire Measuring (9.8x8.4) mm 32 pieces of round diamonds weighing .52 cts 10
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

sapphire diamond Platinum band ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
the center. Set on either side of the sapphires are a total of 64 round brilliant cut diamonds, 32 on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Five-Stone Band, Round 1.85ctw Wedding Anniversary Ring GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 1.85ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: VVS2 & VS2 GIA
Category

2010s More Rings

3.00 Carat Cushion Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Ring, 950 Platinum Engagement GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
x 6.6mm Carat: 2.08ct (weighed) Natural Diamonds - Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Color: E - F Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Composite Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut 1.38 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
array of round brilliant cut and baguette cut diamond accents. This ring is a size 7 1/4, but it can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Princess Cut 1.38 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
array of round brilliant cut and baguette cut diamond accents. This ring is a size 7 1/4, but it can
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.99 Carat Blue Sapphire Octagonal Step Cut GIA Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This Blue Sapphire Cushion Cut Ring accented by a Halo of White Round Diamonds is a testament to
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 18 Karat White Gold GIA 1.85 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
surrounded by a square-shaped halo of round brilliant cut natural diamonds that continue down to the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Oval Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring GIA F/SI1 Modern
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful diamond engagement ring featuring an 1.00 carat oval diamond and a few accent diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Cttw Diamond Emerald-Shaped Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
carat total weight of diamonds with a whopping 38 individual gemstones. The fashion ring features an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Three-Stone Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Cut 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
a radiant trio of marquise cut diamonds that are elegantly accompanied by sparkling round brilliant
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Pear 3.11 Carat Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Clarity: SI2 - I1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Carats: .014ctw Total Carats: 3.11ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pomellato Italian 25.40 Carat Blue Chalcedony Diamond 18k White Gold Luna Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pomellato Italian 25.40 Carat Blue Chalcedony Diamond 18k White Gold Luna Ring. Featuring one
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Marquise Cut 2.00 Carat Cluster Cocktail
Located in Greensboro, NC
, Baguette, & Round Brilliant Total Carats: 2.00ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail Face Height (north to south
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

20.32 Carat Rectangle Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Rectangle Size: 17.8mm x 13.7mm Carat: 19.94ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Color: G - H Cuts: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18KT SeidenGang Athena Diamond and Ruby Ring
By SeidenGang
Located in Lynchburg, VA
, Athena. She is surrounded by 32, round, channel-set diamonds and four, round, bezel-set rubies. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1987 American Eagle $5 Coin Ring, 14k and 22 Karat Gold Diamond Halo .30 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
- J Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.30ctw Style: Halo Face Height (north to south): 15/16
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver 3/4 Cttw Diamond Stair-Stepped Cluster Waterfall Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This sterling silver and diamond ring features a central cluster of prong set round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Transitional Three Stone Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Platinum ring from the Peter Suchy Workshop designed and made just for this stone. 1 round diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Diamond Ruby Eternity Band, Platinum Vintage Ring Old European .74 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
white diamonds and majestic rubies that are sweetly accompanied by milgrain accents. This ring is a
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Kabana Amethyst, Opal, and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Oval .95 Carat
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
- Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Carats: 0.10ctw Total Carats: 0.95ctw Face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
, top quality 32 full cut round diamonds, approx. total weight 1.36cts, G, VS2 28 single cut diamond
Category

Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond 2.09 Carat GIA Certified F1 Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Certified Colombian Emerald 2.09 Carats, 32 Tapered Baguette Diamonds I-K Color VS1-VS2 Clarity, 16 Round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.77 Carat Oval Cut Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8.1mm x 5.9mm Cut: Oval Carat: 1.61ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Modern Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Paisley Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
gold. The top of the paisley ring features 32 round briliant cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1.30
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Platinum Emerald Diamond Halo Ring, 18k Quality Oval 1.77 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
double halo of white diamonds which are held in 900 platinum. This ring is a size 5 3/4, but it can
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

15.20 Carats Rose Quartz Diamond Pink Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a rose quartz weighing approximately 15.20 carats. Accented by 32 round brilliant cut diamonds with
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18W Horizontal Diamond Navette Cluster Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
- single cut round, 32 stones - 1.5 mm - approximately .45 total carats - H-I color, SI clarity Ring
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.82 Carat Sugarloaf Rubellite Tourmaline, Peridot, and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Tourmaline Weighing 2.7 Carats 4 Round Cabochon Peridot Weighing 0.64 Carats 32 Diamonds Weighing 0.48
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Judith Ripka Sapphire Diamond Gold Dome Ring
By Judith Ripka
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Judith Ripka sapphire an diamond 18k white gold dome ring.  The center is bead set with
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

Ritani Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Ritani
Located in Houston, TX
pear shaped diamond is 0.82 carats, F-G color and SI1-2 clarity. It is accented by thirty-two (32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Wedding and Ring Set 950 Platinum Princess 3-Stone 1.39 Carat GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Modified Brilliant Carat: 0.72 Side Diamonds in engagement ring: Clarity: VS Color: F - G Cut: Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.32 Carat Oval Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Oval Ceylon Sapphire weighing 4.32 cts. Measuring (9.7x7.8) mm 32 pieces of round diamonds weighing
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Rings 14 Karat Square 1.18 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 0.32ctw Natural Diamonds Clarity: I1 - I2 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Carats: 0.14ctw Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond Platinum Ring Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
: 59.8% Table: 65 15.7 grams GIA certificate #2155047587 32 tapered baguette diamonds, approx. total
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Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.21 Carat H SI2 Cushion Diamond 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
2225015958 Diamond: 1.21 carat cushion H SI2 Accent diamonds: 32 round brilliant cut 0.349 carats (marked in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

3.45 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 18 Karat White Gold IGI Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
cut natural diamonds that are bordered on three sides by more round brilliant cut diamonds. The ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Pear J SI2 Scott Kay Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Scott Kay
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Pear Shape J SI2 Scott Kay Halo Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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32 Carat Round Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much is a 32 Carat Round Diamond Ring?

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

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Finding the Right Rings for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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