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0.78ctw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k Rose Gold Size 10.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.78ctw (0.30ct center, 0.24ctw halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1CT Oval Cut GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification: Brand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Lotus Certified 4 Carat Heart Shape Pink Spinel diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite heart shape spinel
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clarity, 0.40 Carats. Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Engagement
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold

Ruby with Diamonds in Rose Gold Engagement Ring by Alexander Leyser
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
natural oval-cut ruby weighing 0.7 carats. It is accentuated by two princess-cut diamonds and two
Category

2010s German Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - 14k Rose .21ctw Vintage MIlgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
): .15ct Cut: Rose Color: Light Yellow Clarity: I1 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: Single Color: I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k rose gold Center Diamond: 0.45 carat princess cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Classic Oval-Cut Morganite with Round-Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
-cut white Diamond (4 Pcs) 0.04 Carat accent stones for a lovely design. This Ring is weight 2.55 grams
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Classic Emerald-Cut Morganite with Round-Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round-cut white Diamond (4 Pcs) 0.04 Carat accent stones for a lovely design. This Ring is weight 2.23
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Classic Oval-Cut Morganite with Round-Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
-cut white Diamond (4 Pcs) 0.03 Carat accent stones for a lovely design. This Ring is weight 1.92 grams
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 18 Karat White Gold Princess .88 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
! Crafted in 18k white, yellow, and rose gold, this NEW piece showcases a sparkling princess cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.86 Carat Solitaire Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
timeless craftsmanship, this diamond gold engagement ring isn’t just a piece of jewelry it’s a promise of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Halo Diamond Marquise Turquoise Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Halo Opal Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold. This ring features a beautiful 12 x 10 oval
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Rose Gold

Green Amethyst and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
engagement ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Rose Gold Total weight: 1.69 g. (approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Cluster Illusion Set Ring 0.54 Carat
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 18k rose gold diamond ring. The ring comprises of 4 marquise cut diamonds set in a circle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Diamond and Ruby Retro Style Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elevate your elegance with this stunning ring featuring a brilliant round diamond set in a sleek
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Style Rose Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Engagement Ring. Metal- 18K Rose Gold, .750. Stones- Center Features an Specially Cut Round Domed Shape 7
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Pink Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Rose Gold GIA
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous natural pink diamond engagement ring fashioned in 18 karat white and rose gold. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

0.60 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Trio Eternity Rings
Located in Napoli, IT
Hallmarks: assay Gems: 96 brilliant cut diamonds totalling .60 Ct UK size: P 3/4 US size: 8 Measures: width
Category

Vintage 1980s European Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Baume Creation 6 Carats Tanzanite Diamonds Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
sides of the setting by 2x2 modern brilliant-cut diamonds. Weight of the tanzanite : 6,04 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Rose Gold East/West GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
stunner features a spectacular 1.04 carat emerald cut diamond set in an east/west horizontal fashion with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.58ctw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Rose Gold Size 7 Cathedral
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.15ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18k Halo Diamond Engagement Ring with 0.32 Carat GIA Certified Center Diamond
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Halo Diamond Engagement Ring with 0.32 Carat GIA Certified Center Diamond, 16 Contour
Category

2010s Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Unique Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold, gift for her
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful handmade rose gold unique engagement ring set with round blue sapphire and pear cut
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Halo Diamond Engagement Ring with 0.32 Carat GIA Certified Center Diamond
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Halo Diamond Engagement Ring with 0.32 Carat GIA Certified Center Diamond, 16 Contour
Category

2010s European Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Round Brilliant Cut Blue Sapphire and Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
cut Diamonds, total carat around 0.12ct - 2 Pear cut Diamonds, total carat around 0.11ct - D-F in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.81ctw Yellow White Diamond Ring 18k White Rose Gold Engagement Canary Star
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: Natural Diamonds - 0.81ctw - Center - Carats - 0.44ct Cut - Oval Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
features 0.13 Carat Round Diamond Fancy Intense Yellow giving this Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring an
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...

1CT GH-I1 Cushion Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cushion Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring. Set with a colorful array
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Italian-Made 0.32 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
This stunning diamond engagement ring is made in Italy and features 0.32 carats total weight of
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Italian-Made 0.32 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
This stunning diamond engagement ring is made in Italy and features 0.32 carats total weight of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.42 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.42 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G-H SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.13 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.13 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G-H SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal Esoteric Cushion Cut 18K Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal Color : Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold Ring Size : 6.5 Diamond Carat Weight : 1ttcw Diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1ct Emerald-Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond ArtDeco Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
enchanting cocktail engagement ring, centered around an exquisite ~1.1ct natural emerald-cut pink sapphire
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy EGL Certified .37 Carat Pear Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique inspired diamond engagement ring. EGL certified original 1850's rose cut pear shaped .37ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2ct Natural Pear-Cut Emerald Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Product Description: Command attention with this exquisite double halo engagement ring, a
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1CT Marquise Cut GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marquise Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1.55 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.55 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shape Halo 18K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Pear Shape Cut Diamond Carat Weight : 1ttcw Ring Size : 6.5 Diamond Color : F-G Diamond Color Clarity
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Classic Three Stone Engagement Ring Primary Stones: Natural Sapphire Shape or Cut: Oval Cut Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold,...

Certified 2.11Ct Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.11 carats of blue sapphire and 0.32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.55 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.55 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Six Prong Solitaire Diamond 18K Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Six Prong Solitaire Diamond 18K Gold Engagement Ring features a Round Cut Diamond in 6-Prong
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Six Prong Eterniy Round 18K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous Diamond Engagement Ring features Round Cut Diamond in Six-Prong Setting accompanied
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4.22 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Halo Platinum GIA Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
the center with 0.93 Carat of White Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the Outer Halo flowing down the
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pink Diamond, Eme...

Edwardian Reddish-Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914) Hand fabricated in platinum and 18
Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pink Pear Shaped Halo 18K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate your love with the stunning Pink Pear Shaped Halo 18K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, a
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified 2.11 Ct Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.11 carats of blue sapphire and 0.32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1920s Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 14 karat gold diamond solitaire ring; part of our diverse antique
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Trinity GIA Certified 1.23 Carat E/VVS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
elegance and sophistication. This ring features a high-quality 1.23 carat round brilliant cut diamond
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.00 carat Princess cut Halo Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 1.00 carat Princess cut Diamond Halo Ring GIA Certified Diamond Halo Ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring with Marquise Cut Diamond in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Cut High Quality Natural Diamonds with 0.18ct - 4 Marquise Shaped High Quality Natural Diamonds with
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Engagement Ring GIA Certified Round Diamond 1.30 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning GIA certified 1.02 Carat Color J Clarity SI2 Round Brilliant Cut diamond in the
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA 1.03 Carat F/VS2 Solitaire Rose Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic solitaire diamond ring featuring a 1.03 carats round brilliant diamond, set in a 4-prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Real 1.18 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Set of 2 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 1.18 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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4 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 4 carat rose cut diamond engagement rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Rose Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 329 vintage examples as well as 297 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 17th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Modern and Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to 4 carat rose cut diamond engagement rings. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Single Stone, Roshe Jewels and Mark Broumand are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many rose cut, old european cut and emerald cut 4 carat rose cut diamond engagement rings for sale. Most of our 4 carat rose cut diamond engagement rings for sale are for women, but there are 117 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are 4 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Rings?

Prices for 4 carat rose cut diamond engagement rings start at $291 and top out at $775,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,989.

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.