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GRS Certified Burmese Pigeon s Blood Ruby Heart and Rose Cut Round Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
0.16 carats, elevating its splendor. 32 Round Diamonds, 0.24 carats in total, artfully frame the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Pave Diamond Horse Head Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Head Ring Featuring 32 Pave-set Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of SI
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Halo Ring, 14k Round Cut 1.34ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Pink Color: Round Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .34ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.26 Carat Marquise Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat Gold Women s Eternity Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
diamonds arranged in a beautiful alternating pattern around the ring’s perimeter. This ring is a size 5
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.70 Carat Rubellite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
is framed by 32 scintillating round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1.21 carats. Created in brightly
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Knot Ring, 14k Baguette Round Brilliant Cut 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 1.00ctw Cuts: Baguette & Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Men s Composite Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Halo Princess 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
diamonds framed by a square halo of round brilliant cut diamonds. This ring is a size 8 3/4, but it can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.73 Carat Oval Rubellite and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
luster and transparency. 32 glittering round brilliant cut diamonds adorn the square shaped band
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Oval Cut 3.85 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 1.20ctw Cut: Square Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carats: .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Oval Brilliant 1.70 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Carats: 0.35ctw Total Carats: 1.70ctw
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

12.64 Carat Total Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Count: 32 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.56 carats Diamond Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Henri Daussi Diamond Ring White Gold, 18 Karat 1.21 Carat Cushion Halo ADTS
Located in Greensboro, NC
cushion cut diamond solitaire accompanied by sparkling diamond accents which grace the ring’s double halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

12K White Gold Vintage Diamond Ring 0.32ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
the top half of the ring. The diamonds are round brilliants, .32 total carats, H to I color, and Si
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band 18 Karat 4.20 Carat Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Blue Cut: Square Carats: 3.24ctw Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: H - I Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Retro Cluster Engagement Ring Old Cut .65ctw Vintage Knife-Edge
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 90% Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .65ctw Cut: Old Cut, Round
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Stripe Band, 14 Karat Baguette .74 Carat Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Baguette Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .29ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7.25 #15906
Located in Washington Depot, CT
32 round brilliant cut diamonds and 12 round blue sapphires set in classic 14K white gold. Width: 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Large Diamond Pearl Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Water Pearl measuring 21 X 17 X 12 M. M. Further set with 32 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling
Category

1990s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pale Blue Chalcedony Bullet Ring 14 Karat 27 Carat Plus Diamonds
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Pale Blue Chalcedony bullet ring is set in 14K white gold with 32 brilliant round Diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Peridot and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Peridot Ring A ring set with a square cut peridot, accented with 12 round cut diamonds and 4
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Platinum

Rose Gold Diamond Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .29ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .16ct Cut: Princess Color: I Clarity: SI1 Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Emerald Diamond Dome Gold Cocktail Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
bright white round full cut diamonds. 25 round diamonds, approx. total weight 1.00cts, G, VS – SI 32
Category

Vintage 1960s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.26 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat White Gold Halo-Inspired
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat: 1.70ct Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: G - H Cuts: Round Brilliant & Baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Tank Francaise Ring 56
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Cartier size 56, US size 7.5 Band Width: 11mm Weight: 18.40 grams Diamond: 32 round brilliant diamonds
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k Transitional Rnd .22ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
- 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .22ct Cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k .12ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

J.E. Caldwell .78 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18k Gold
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
ring showcases a majestic sapphire solitaire that is elegantly accompanied by two sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K white gold and features 32 round cut blue sapphires weighing 2.16 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Peridot Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Rd 2.55ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .75ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: VS1 - SI1 Natural Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50ctw Diamond and Sapphire Band Ring, 14K White Gold, Ring Size 5, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
stunning diamond and sapphire band ring. Stones: - diamonds, 3 stones - round brilliant cut - 2.5 mm
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Tank Française White Gold Diamond Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in MIAMI, FL
sections set with round brilliant cut diamonds. The ring is set with approximately 32 diamonds weighing
Category

1990s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Citrine Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Ring - 18k Barrel 17.35ctw Sz 7
Located in Greensboro, NC
Tsavorite Garnets Carat(s): .54ctw Cut: Round Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
weighing approximately 1.05 carats. Accented by 32 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Topaz Star Ring
Located in Miami, FL
20 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .32 carats total H color, SI clarity, and oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1930 Three Stones Ring In Platinum With 3.67 Ctw Diamonds And Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
clarity Diamonds: Mount in millegrain flush settings, with 32 European round cut diamonds, 1.60 carats
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Kabana Opal and Diamond Ring Yellow Gold, 14 Karat
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamond Clarity: SI1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Carat: 0.08ct Face Height (north to south): 3/16" (4.5mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise .66ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: N - O Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Bombay Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamonds totaling .32 Carat. Finger size 10 1/2 and can be sized smaller. Seldom worn condition and comes
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond Ring - 14k Oval Checkerboard 3.33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Light Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
mine cut diamond H/VS1 surrounded by 32 smaller round cut diamonds G/VVs weighing approximately 1.20
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Luxle 1/3 Cttw Natural Diamond Double Band Ring in 14K White Gold, Ring Size, 5
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 0.33 carats Number of Diamonds: 32 Shape: Round, Baguette Color: GH Clarity: SI1
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950s Diamond Platinum Circular Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 8 larger round brilliant cut diamonds and 32 small single cut diamonds total approximately 1.20
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Marco Bicego Goa 7 Row Diamond Band Yellow Gold 18k .41ctw Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Marco Bicego
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .41ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: .41ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Albion Smoky Quartz Diamond Halo Ring 925 Yellow Gold 18k.60ctw Sz9
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Smoky Quartz Cut: Round Checkerboard Color: Brown Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Ring - 18k Marquise 1.38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band 14k Rnd.33ctw Wrap Jacket Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany Co. T Diamond 5.5mm Wide Band Yellow Gold 18k Rnd .12ctw Ring Sz 8 1/2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 1.74ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Oval 2.87ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 2.47ctw Cut: Oval Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band 14k Rnd 1.26ctw Stripe Stackable Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .88ctw Cut: Round Color: Greenish Blue Natural Diamonds
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k .41ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .39ctw Cut: Marquise Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
diamonds, .32 total carats, F to G color, VS to Si clarity, good cuts. The ring size is 5 and can be sized
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Carved Jade and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Stone: Carved green jade Accent Stones: 32 round brilliant-cut diamonds Total Diamond Carat Weight
Category

Vintage 1980s European Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

White Gold Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Vintage Ring, 10k Diamonds Masonic Yod
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamond Solitaire Carat: .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: L Clarity: VS2 Diameter: 5.3mm
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Solitaire Bypass Ring - 14k Oval 2.20ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 2.20ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Corda White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
with a white diamond pavé featuring 2.63 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity. Size US 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 6.0ct Australian Black Opal from Lighting Ridge Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
collector and vintage lover. The Black opal, radiates from an almost equally stunning vintage diamond ring
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Platinum

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32 Carat Round Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much is a 32 Carat Round Diamond Ring?

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

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Finding the Right Rings for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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