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3.61 Carat Purple Blue Tanzanite and Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A truly stunning oval tanzanite and diamond engagement ring set in platinum. The ring is centrally
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, VS2 average clarity), accented by small rose cut diamonds. Estimated total diamond weight is 1.10 cts
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Georgian 15k/Sterling Silver Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
, larger stone is a rose cut diamond, which rests within an 8-prong setting, and has a carat weight of 1ct
Category

Antique 1750s American Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Radiant Cut Diamond 18K Gold Pave Band Solitaire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Color : Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold Diamond Cut : Cushion Cut Ring Size : 6.5 Diamond Carat
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

SI Clarity HI Color Oval Cut Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.47 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

SI Clarity HI Color Oval Cut Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.47 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Emerald Cut Micro Pave 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant engagement ring showcases a stunning emerald-cut diamond, accentuated by delicate
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 0.40 Carat Two-Stone Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
Details: Colour: G, Clarity: SI Rose Cut Diamond Dimensions: 4 (1mm) Marked: '18CT' Box: The Vintage
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Rose Gold Oval Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
. With 4 rows of 106 round cut, prong and bezel diamonds weighing 1.14 carats. And a center row of 15
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Purple Violet Amethyst Rhodolite Garnet Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Statement Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
This exquisite ring features a stunning round-cut amethyst as the centerpiece, flanked by smaller
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

WhiteGold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring WeddingBands 14k Princess 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess & Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Pearl and Diamond and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique French seed pearl and 0.09 carat diamond, 18 karat rose gold and 18
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Genuine Diamond Flat Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond Flat Ring 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring Gold Ring For Women Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

The Precious - Halo Diamond Black Opal Ruby Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
ct total), adding a rich pop of pink-red contrast. The outer layer showcases 10 rose-cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

2.01 ct GIA Fancy Yellowish Orange Cushion Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a 2.01 carat cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant diamond, of VS2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.02 Carat Rubellite Diamond 18K Rose Gold Made in Italy Cosmic Empowerment Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
2.02 Carat Rubellite Diamond 18K Rose Gold Made in Italy Cosmic Empowerment Ring. Unlock Your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold

AGL Certified 12.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
weighing app. 12.70 carats framed by old mine- and single-cut diamonds weighing app. 0.50 carats mounted in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Victorian Ceylon Purple Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
grades) SI2 Cut Old European Round Content 0.12 carat Number of Diamonds 2 Dimensions Width of setting
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Green Emerald Vintage Style Floral Rose Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Embody timeless elegance with this sweet and posh Art Deco-style floral engagement ring. A dazzling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Statement 2.38ctw Certified Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.38 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Statement 2.38ctw Certified Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.38 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite may birthstone ring is handset with 1.40 carats of emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4.79cts Zambian Emerald 2.68cts Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite may birthstone ring is handset with 4.79 carats of emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.50 Carat SI/H Solitaire Cushion Cut Diamond Wedding Ring 18 Karat Yellow 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, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.50 Carat SI/H Solitaire Cushion Cut Diamond Wedding Ring 14 Karat Yellow 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, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite may birthstone ring is handset with 1.40 carats of emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4.65Ct Zambian Emerald May Birthstone Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite may birthstone ring is handset with 4.65 carats of emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.20 Ct. Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Size: 2.3 mm. Number: 4 Weight: 0.30 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.12 Carat SI/H Pear Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.12 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US &
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

SI/HI Real Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 18k Solid 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 American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Blue Aquamarine Diamond Vintage Style Floral Halo Set Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. Number: 12 Weight: 0.15 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 3-4 weeks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

4.65Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18k White Gold All Tariff Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite may birthstone ring is handset with 4.65 carats of emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French, 19th Century, Diamonds Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Duo Daisies Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
pattern decorated with rose- cut diamonds and centered each one of 2 buttons pearls supposed fine. The
Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Peridot Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Size: 2 mm. Number: 4 Weight: 0.16 Carat (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 1990s Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Height - 0.5cm / 0.2" Width - 1.4cm / 0.5" Weight - 3.3g RING SIZE UK - L US - 5 3/4 CONDITION The ring
Category

1990s English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Ever Us Diamond Two-Stone Engagement Ring White Gold 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
By Ever Us
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Ever Us Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gin Grace 10K Rose Gold Genuine Emerald Ring with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
. This Ring is made up of 4*6 Emerald Emerald-cut (1 pcs) 0.55 and Round-cut Diamond (8 pcs) 0.08 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Pink Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired 14K Rose White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: French Cut Size: 2.3 mm. Number: 4 Weight: 0.30 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones  Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Black Diamond Men s 18k Gold Engagement Ring by Oltremare Gioielli Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
brilliant cut 6.5 mm Available in 18k or 14k gold, yellow, rose or white gold •Ring width: 8 mm •Ring
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Garnet and Diamonds Italian 14k Gold Engagement Ring, Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
diamonds, for a total of 0.2 carats. The ring is available in yellow, rose, or white gold. The Almandine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

0.75CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.75CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.00CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.00CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.20CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.00CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.00CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.20CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.30CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.30CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pear Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Twist Tension Style Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
engagement rings are perfect for the bride to showcase her ring in a unique way. Product Specifications: 4
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Ruby Burma GRS Certificate and Marquise Diamond Unique Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Brilliant cut Diamonds, total carat around 0.18ct - 4 Marquise cut Diamonds, total carat around 0.24ct - D
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
features a flower motif, which is represented by 10 rose cut diamonds, which are held in place by prong
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Fancy Brown-Pink Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring or celebration ring. Made in the 21st century, 2018, the ring is crafted largely 18K rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond And Platinum Ring 1920 s
Located in Firenze, IT
fully characterized by 32 stones, old-cut diamonds and rose-cut diamonds; the ring has approximately
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Modern Morganite Open Work Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: 2.40 Cut: Oval Color: Peach - Pink Clarity: Transparent Accent Diamonds: 36 Round Cut; 0.15 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose 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.