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French Edwardian 18k Gold Platinum GIA 2.13ct No Heat Ruby Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
** (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Round Cut - Pave Set - White Color Total Carat Weight: 2.13 (exact
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Stunning Pave 18K White Gold Ring with 1.48 ct Natural Diamonds, GIA cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning pave diamond band ring made from 18k white gold with 1.48 total carat of emerald cut
Category

2010s Israeli Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Mid-Century Modernist Coral Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
baguette diamonds weighing approximately 1.55 carats. It is signed Bulgari.. This ring is currently a size
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Marquise Cabochon Cut Turquoise, Lapis, and Diamond Vintage Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.33ctw Face Height (north to south): 1/2" (12.3mm) Rise Above
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Italian Diamond 18 Karat Tri-Tone Gold Stacked Bands Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier Italian Diamond 18 Karat Tri-Tone Gold Stacked Bands Ring. Featuring 32 round
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1990s Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Majestic 3.15ct Emeralds and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
masterpiece are 32 meticulously set diamonds, with 0.72 carats, and 4 baguette diamonds totaling 0.30 carats
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Revivalist Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring Cocktail Oval 18k Gold
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, blue and reddish-pink rolling flashes Clarity: Opaque Additional Stones: 32 Round Diamonds = 0.33
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 18k Pear-Shaped Rose Cut 1.16ctw Custom GIA Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
(accents) Cuts: Pear-Shaped Rose (solitaire) & Round Brilliant (accents) Solitaire's Carat: 1.13ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Citrine and Diamond Ring, Sterling Silver 18k Yellow Gold, Albion
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
- checker cushion - 11 mm - approximately 4.6 total carats - diamonds, 32 stones - round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Ring, 14K Gold and Platinum Masonic Dia .42ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamond - Clarity: VS1 Color: E Cut: Round Carat: 0.42ct Material Information: Enamel - Colors: Black
Category

20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Retro 1970 Oversized Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 31.77 Cts in Diamonds and Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
the corners with 32 European round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.35 carats, F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Have
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 1970 Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.60 Ctw Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
that event in the 1970. Diamonds: Mount in a pave setting, with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.60
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold 2.93ct GIA Marquise Burma Ruby Solitaire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
, round brilliant cut diamonds that elegantly halo the center stone and neatly line the sides of the shank
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.00ctw Marquise Cut Diamond All-In-One Engagement Ring - 14k White Gold Wedding
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Clarity: SI2 - I1 Color: E - F Cuts: Marquise, Baguette, & Round Brilliant Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Illusion Set Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
and 32 round cut diamonds on the frame and shoulders. This design ring is striking and intriguing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Semi-Mount Halo Ring, 18 Karat Fits Oval with Diamonds Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamond Accents Total Carats: .29ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire with Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape: Round Size: 1.3 mm. Number: 32 Weight: 0.31 Carat (approx. total weight) An attractive ring box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Captivating 14k Rose Gold Garnet and Diamond Halo Ring w/1.87 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Oval Color: Brownish Red Side stone: 32 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.52 ct Shape: Round
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Luxurious 18 Yellow Gold Halo Emerald Ring with 1.28 ct Natural Diamond GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful Ring with a dazzling 0.9 carat Emerald natural diamond extremely beatifull . It has
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Halo Ring w/ 1.65ct Peridot, Tourmaline and Natural Diamonds IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
A glamorous halo ring with a dazzling 0.7-carat round mixed-cut natural peridot. It has 0.95 carats
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Enchanting 18k White Gold Cushion Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring w/2.10 ct - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone: 32 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.45 ct Shape: Round Color grade: D - F Clarity grade
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.01 Ct. Diamond Emerald Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 32 Weight: 1.10 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

7.58 Ct. Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
surrounded by French cut blue sapphires and diamonds accents for a truly one-of-a-kind stunning look. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Dazzling 18K White Gold Ring w/ 4.06 ct Sapphire and Natural Diamonds GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds side stones of total: 0.2 ct. cut: round brilliant color: F clarity: VS total carat weight: 4.06
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

London Blue Topaz Tsavorite Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI Size: 1.3 - 1.8 mm. Number: 32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.6 Ct. Aquamarine Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI Size: 1 - 1.3 mm. Number: 32 Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.04 Ct. Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold Platinum with 44.36 Cts Diamonds Rock Quartz
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
nice selection of natural gemstones Diamonds: Pave set with 32 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Big Aquamarine Emerald Cut and Diamond Ring in British Hallmarked 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
, town London 18k gold 2016, sponsor mark "EAO" 12 x square cut diamonds and 32 x round brilliant cut
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Big Aquamarine Emerald Cut and Diamond Ring in British Hallmarked 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
, town London 18k gold 2016, sponsor mark "EAO" 12 x square cut diamonds and 32 x round brilliant cut
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Designer Square Hand Curved Cabochon Big Amethyst Diamonds in 18k Gold
By Albert Lavenda
Located in London, GB
. Excellent quality, beautiful statement ring designed by Albert Lavenda. 32 x round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari B Zero 1 Diamond Band in 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone: Diamond Carat Total Weight: 0.40 Stone Count: 32 Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Color Grade: Near
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rachel Koen Diamond Eternity Ladies Wedding Band 14K White Gold 1.25cttw
Located in New York, NY
This classic eternity band ring features 32 brilliant-cut round diamonds set in sparkling prong
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage French GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin and has no indications of heat treatments. Accented by 32 round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Soleste .45 Ct Center Emerald Cut Halo Engagement Ring - E VS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
: 32 Round Brilliant Side Diamond Total Weight: Approximately 0.22 carats Package Includes: Original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Soleste .45 Ct Center Emerald Cut Halo Engagement Ring - E VS1
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
: 32 Round Brilliant Side Diamond Total Weight: Approximately 0.22 carats Package Includes: Original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TUTTI FRUTTI 1935 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 46.81 Cts In Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
settings, with 36 round brilliant cuts gemstones, such; diamonds (3), rubies (11), sapphires (11) and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...

Certified 7.58 Ct. Sugarloaf Colombian Emerald Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Weight: 7.58 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Single Cut Round Number
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sotheby s Magnificent 120 Carat Ruby 32 Carat Diamonds Platinum Vintage Parure
Located in Napoli, NA
of Natural Ruby cabochon cut and 32.00 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds G color VVS clarity
Category

Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Platinum 950 Round .42 Carat Faith
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .42ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F Clarity: VS1 Style: Pendant Chain
Category

20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

.30 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Necklace 14k White Gold Curved Bar Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
- SI2 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.30ctw Attached Pendant: 5/32" (3.5mm) tall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Bar Necklace, 14k Round Brilliant .16 Carat Adjustable Length
Located in Greensboro, NC
- H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.16ctw Attached Pendant Measurements Tall: 3/32" (2.2mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.38 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14 Karat White Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
- SI2 Color: H - I Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.38ctw Pendant: 5/16" (7.9mm) tall, 11/32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Graduated Journey Pendant Necklace, 14 Karat Round 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 1.00ctw Cut
Category

20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.15 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Bar Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
- SI2 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.15ctw Attached Pendant: 9/32" (6.7mm) tall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.48 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Adjustable Lariat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.48ctw Attached Drop Pendant: 3 1/4“ length (top of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Bar Necklace 14k Round Brilliant .16 Carat Adjustable Length
Located in Greensboro, NC
: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.16ctw Attached Pendant Measurements Tall: 3/32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Round Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14 Karat Gold Cluster Halo Journey
Located in Greensboro, NC
- G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.00ctw Chain: length 18", width 1/32" (0.6mm) Pendant: 1 1/16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

25 Carat Ruby and 2 Carat Diamond Ring, Earrings and Necklace Suite
Located in Miami, FL
triangular cut rubies weighing approximately 25cts total, accented by 32 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

20th Century American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

.75ctw Round Brilliant Baguette Diamond Ring, 14k White Gold Crossover
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: I2 - I3 Color: F - G Cuts: Round Brilliant & Baguette Total Carats
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

White Gold

.15ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Band, 14k White Gold Milgrain Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

White Gold

Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold Round Brilliant .55ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI2 - I1 Color: G - H Cut: Round
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring, 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - I1 Color: F - G Cut: Round Total Carats
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Men s Wedding Band, 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: J - K Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.00ctw Face Height (north to south): 1/4" (5.6mm
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

White Gold

White Gold Diamond Men s Ring, 14k Round Brilliant .42ctw Brushed Finish
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI2 - I1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.42ctw
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

White Gold

Contoured Diamond Wedding Band, 14k Gold Enhancer Round Brilliant .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: I1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.33ctw
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Carat Diamond Engraved Mom in Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
glittering round cut diamonds inlay the heart shape. A box chain with a spring ring clasp complete this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

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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.