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Vintage Diamond 32° Master Mason Ring Scottish Rite in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
double-headed eagle in white gold The center of the ring contains a single round-cut diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.61 Carat Aquamarine and 0.26 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
4.61 Carat Emerald-cut Aquamarine and 0.26 Carats White Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

39.08 Carat Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Weight: 39.08 carat Diamond Details: Shape: Round Brilliant (32) Shape: Straight Baguette (13) Total
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Round Diamond GIA Certified Platinum Solitaire 1895 Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Columbia, MO
Platinum GIA Certified Round Diamond Solitaire 1895 Engagement Ring 950 platinum .61 carat round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Morganite Diamond 18 Carat Rose Gold Large Cocktail Dress Ring 8.44 Carat
By Cartmer
Located in Sydney, AU
Morganite 32 Round Brilliant Diamonds totalling 0.77 Carat 18 Carat Rose Gold Resize and Appraisal option is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.19 Carats Princess Cut Halo Set Platinum Diamond Ring
By Lester Lampert
Located in Chicago, IL
, and 32 ideal cut round diamonds= 1.14cts. t.w. set in a halo style around the center and down the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

24.70 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
24.70 Carat Pear-shaped Aquamarine and 0.96 Carats White Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold 2.88 Carat Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
Information Stone Type Diamond Stone Shape Round Stone Color J Clarity SI2 Count 32 Stone Weight 1.68 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Fine Diamond Full Eternity Ring in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This contemporary ring works perfectly on its own or as a stacking ring. It features 32 individual
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Edwardian 3.14 Carat Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Diamonds 32 European Cut Diamonds Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.55 carats Diamond Clarity
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10.73 Carat Ruby and Halo Set Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically tested 18k white gold ladies custom cast ruby & diamond ring with a bright
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.50 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
stones are 32 long tapered baguettes. The approximate total carat weight of the ring is 4.50ct. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold 11.13 Carat GIA Certified Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
Type Diamond Stone Shape Round Stone Color G/H Clarity SI1-SI2 Count 32 Stone Weight 1.10 ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Custom 1.32 Carat GIA Cert Cushion Canary Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in Columbia, MO
ring also features prong set round diamond shoulders. The total weight of all the accent diamonds is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yell...

4 Carat Oval Blue Zircon Diamond Pave White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
; Diamond Pave Twist Ring 4.0 carat, natural, oval brilliant cut, blue zircon center stone 20 sparkly round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Heavy 18 Carat Gold Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful Sapphire and Diamond ring. SIZE ; N UK, 6 3/4 US and sizeable Solid 18 carat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

3.75 Carat Pear Cut Opal Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.75 Carat Opal, Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail or Engagement Ring Unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alexandrite, Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
weighing 6.35 carats, flanked by 6 marquise-shaped, 32 tapered baguette and 4 round diamonds weighing a
Category

Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Laura Munder 27.99 Carat Pillow Cut Topaz Diamond Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Laura Munder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and 1.6 mm shank are set with 104 round Diamonds 1.07 carats total weight. Ring size is 6 1/4.
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

Diamond Gold Lotus Cocktail Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
, set throughout with 32 rose-cut and 91 small round diamonds weighing a total of 4.22 carats, gross
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum 1.08 Carat Legacy Cushion Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Columbia, MO
- VVS1 Count - 1 Stone Weight - 0.92 ct Stone 2 Information: Stone Type - Diamond Stone Shape - Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.89 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
9.20 x 5.59 mm Cut/Shape: Oval Cut Additional Gemstone Details Diamonds 32 Round Cut
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Fantastic Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Baguette Diamonds-1.2 carats and 4 Round Brilliants .32 carats
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Diamond Sapphire Ring Halo GIA Certified 11.51 Carat, Sri Lanka
Located in Boca Raton, FL
heat, surrounded by a diamond halo. (32) Round Brilliant Cut G-I in color, SI in clarity and 2.13 total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Buccellati Diamond Gold Openwork Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Greenwich, CT
Openwork band ring, centering a row of round-cut diamonds set in 18k white gold, flanked on either
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold 8.29 Carat Andamooka Crystal Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney, AU
Andamooka crystal opal and diamond ring in 18ct Yellow and White Gold. The 8.29 carat solid
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

18ct White Gold Cognac Diamond Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
total carat weight of 0.20ct and 32 Tinted Diamonds with the total carat weight of 0.32ct The ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1970s Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Gold Bombe Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
at the front with 32 round diamonds weighing approximately 0.80 carat, the shank of textured yellow
Category

Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring
By Ronan Campbell
Located in Dublin 2, Dublin 2
diamonds. 1 Deep blue round cut sapphire 4.8mm 0.58 carats 32 Round Brilliant cut diamonds F Colour VS
Category

2010s Irish Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

French Art Deco 3.50 Carat No-Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Additional Gemstone Details Diamonds 32 Round Cut Diamonds Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.60
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Repossi Sapphire Diamond Ring;
By Repossi
Located in Paris, IDF
weight : 1,45 carat. 32 square diamonds weight : 2,03 carat. 12 emeralds weight : 1,07 carat. Ring
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1970s Van Cleef Arpels Diamond and Gold Bombe Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
at the front with 32 round diamonds weighing approximately 0.80 carat, the shank of textured yellow
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Gold Blackened Textured Sterling Silver Grand Codi the Snail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
perfect for any occasion. Ring top dimensions: 30 mm W; 32 mm L; 18 mm H. Handmade in NYC. Limited
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platin...

Natural Jade Platinum and Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Total Carat Weight: 1.40 carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: G-H Diamonds 32
Category

Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Triple Dome Black Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
This 18 karat yellow gold triple dome black onyx ring features two rows of 32 pave diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Repossi Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Repossi
Located in Paris, IDF
. Sapphire weight : 6,82 carat 24 round diamonds weight : 1,45 carat. 32 square diamonds weight : 2,03 carat
Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Sterling Silver Hand-Textured Codi the Snail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
perfect for any occasion. Ring top dimensions: 30 mm W; 32 mm L; 18 mm H. Adjustable ring size. Handmade
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platin...

Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Sterling Silver Hand-Textured Codi the Snail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
perfect for any occasion. Ring top dimensions: 30 mm W; 32 mm L; 18 mm H. Adjustable ring size. Handmade
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platin...

Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Sterling Silver Hand-Textured Codi the Snail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
perfect for any occasion. Ring top dimensions: 30 mm W; 32 mm L; 18 mm H. Adjustable ring size. Handmade
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platin...

Tiffany Co. Tsavorite Diamond Gold Dress Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
approximately 1.37 carats, with 'stepped' diamond-set surround and shoulders, the 32 round diamond accents
Category

20th Century American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
A very important 9.08 carat sugarloaf cabochon Emerald ring complimented with Diamonds by Andrew
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond 18k Gold Sterling Silver Hand-Textured Codi the Snail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
perfect for any occasion. Ring top dimensions: 30 mm W; 32 mm L; 18 mm H. Adjustable ring size
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platin...

Ruby and Diamond Ring in Rose Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
14 Karat Rose Gold Ring featuring 1 Oval Ruby 0.70 Carat; 32 Round Brilliant Diamonds 0.25 Carat
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

David Yurman Albion Sterling Silver Cushion Black Orchid and Diamond Halo Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Columbia, MO
Stone Type - Diamond Stone Shape - Round Stone Color - G/H Clarity - SI1-SI2 Count - 32 Stone Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Diamonds and White Gold 18k Tourbillon Ring, from the 50 s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful ring from the 50s, composed of 32 diamonds (circa 1 carat in total) and white gold (18k
Category

Mid-20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Soldier Sapphire Tourmaline Diamond Topaz Ruby Snail Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
coveted and instantly recognizable pieces perfect for any occasion. Ring top dimensions: 30 mm W; 32 mm L
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline...

Solid 14 Karat Gold Natural Diamond Geometric Eternity Band 0.80 Carat 3.2g
Located in Manchester, NH
. This solid 14K yellow gold geometric style eternity band features 32 round genuine diamonds that weigh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Luxurious 14K 1.80ct Tanzanite Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 6.75 - Elegant
Located in Holtsville, NY
Included * Gemstone: Diamond * Carat Weight: 0.19 * Stone Count: 32 * Stone Shape: Round Brilliant * Color
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Boucheron Ring, "Serpent Bohème" Set with Brilliants
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, IDF
A 750/000 textured yellow gold Boucheron ring, "Serpent Bohème" collection, set wit 32 brillant-cut
Category

2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond

Gem Bleu 0.50ct Alexandrite with 0.91 Tct Diamonds Set in Pt900 Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This Ring Is A Blend Of Classic Charm And Modern Appeal. Styled With Oval-cut Alexandrite And 32
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

Deep Green Emerald 4.98 Carat and Diamond Engagement / Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
Emerald Treatment: Oiling Natural Round Diamonds Weight: Approx. .32 Carats (color F-H / Clarity VS2-SI2
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

19.72 Carat Pear-Cut Ruby Diamond Drop 18K Yellow White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
White and Yellow Gold 32 Pear Rubies: 14.93 carats 236 Round Diamonds: 4.79 carats Diamond Quality: VS
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Pear Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Diamonds: 2.05 carats 32 Round Diamonds: 1.89 carats 31 Trapeze Diamonds: 1.21 carats 6 Pear Diamonds: 1.17
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...

Black Diamond White Gold Rosary Necklace
Located in Gainesville, FL
. There are an estimated 7,000 natural round black diamonds, each individually prong set and we estimate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Raymond C. Yard Man in the Dog House Gem-Set Charm
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Greenwich, CT
, seven calibre-cut sapphires weighing 0.12 total carats, 32 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.21
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

4.83 Carat GVS Round/Princess White Diamond Engagement Rings 18K White Gold
By Héritage Jewelry
Located in Istanbul, TR
weighing 2.21 Carat and 32 Rounds Cut Diamonds weighing 2.62 Carat. The Ring is in 18K White Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

32 Carat Blue Topaz, Sapphire Diamond Ring by ZORAB in 18k Rose Gold
By Zorab Creation
Located in La Jolla, CA
Center stone is Oval Blue Topaz 32.82 ct bezel set, surrounded by 23 round brilliant diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Sapphire, 18k 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.