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13.30 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
:- SEBR-43558 Gross Wt. :- 25.89 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 23.23 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 13.30 Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Real 1.17 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lotus Water Lily Design Australian Solid Opal Diamond Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Solid 14k Yellow Gold Australian Solid Opal: 0.63 ct 2 D...
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Lotus Water Lily Design Australian Solid Opal Diamond Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Australian Solid Opal: Marq...
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Olive Leaf Design Australian Solid Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
PRODUCT Solid 14k Yellow Gold Australian Solid Opal, 0.38 ct 7 Diamonds: 0.056 ct Metal Color: Golden
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 kt. Yellow gold Adler Genève Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet, Ring Lion Set
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
. 4.23 ct. Rubies: 2 marquise cut rubies Material: 18 kt. yellow gold Ring size: 55 EU / 7.25 US (can be
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lotus Water Lily Design Pink Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Solid 18k Rose Gold Pink Sapphire: Marquise Cut, 0.93 ct Di...
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Intini Jewels Victorian 20.22 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Brilliant Set
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
that end in a magnificent design: 4 marquise natural diamonds of 0.60 carats, 2 pear natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Early Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Intini Jewels Victorian 20.22 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Brilliant Set
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
that end in a magnificent design: 4 marquise natural diamonds of 0.60 carats, 2 pear natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Early Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 23.01 ct Tanzanite Ring w/ 3.76 ct Marquise Diamond Double Bezel Sz 6.5
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
) Features Double-Row of Prong-Set Marquise Diamond Bezel Total Diamond Weight = 3.76 ct (Inscribed in Band
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Nava 1, 01 ct DSI1 and 4 Marquise diamond Ring Designed by Valerie Danenberg
Located in Paris, FR
The Nava ring is set with a center 1,01 D SI1 carat certified by the GIA showcased by 4 marquise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4 1/2 ct. Marquise Round Diamond Eternity Band H, VS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 4.30 ct. tw. eternity marquise and round cut diamond ring is set in prong setting
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold 2.83 Ct Royal Blue Oval Sapphire Ring Set With 4 Marquise Diamond
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
Like the name, the Rosalie ring evokes the unparalleled beauty of roses. Soft and subtle, this
Category

2010s French Empire Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
British 1890s. Marquise-shaped set with 54 transitional-cut diamonds weighing total 4,64 ct
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1992, Certified 1.43 Carat Marquise Champagne Argyle Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
as the certificate will be delivered with the ring. MATERIALS A diamond, marquise cut, 1.43 ct
Category

1990s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise 1/3 Carat New Bridal Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Marquise 1/3 Ct Bridal Diamond Ring, on a diamond studded band with a comfort fit. The Tilted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Navette Ring, 1940s Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
navette-shaped onyx plate accented with a sparkling diamond. The crown of the ring measures 1.1 x 06 inch
Category

20th Century Dutch Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Green Tourmaline Marquise Cut and Diamond, Eye Ring
By Irene Bozza
Located in Málaga, ES
. 7 gr gold • Width: 15 mm • 14 brilliants cut diamond of 1.20 mm • 0.1 ct • Quality: VS1-G • Natural
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold, Green Tourmaline Marquise Cut and Diamond, Eye Ring
By Irene Bozza
Located in Málaga, ES
gr gold • Width: 15 mm • 14 brilliants cut diamond of 1.20 mm • 0.1 ct • Quality: VS1-G • Natural
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold, Pink Tourmaline Marquise Cut and Diamond, Eye Ring
By Irene Bozza
Located in Málaga, ES
gr gold • Width: 15 mm • 14 brilliants cut diamond of 1.20 mm • 0.1 ct • Quality: VS1-G • Natural
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Pink Tourmaline Marquise Cut and Diamond, Eye Ring
By Irene Bozza
Located in Málaga, ES
. 7 gr gold • Width: 15 mm • 14 brilliants cut diamond of 1.20 mm • 0.1 ct • Quality: VS1-G • Natural
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold, Pink Tourmaline Marquise Cut and Diamond, Eye Ring
By Irene Bozza
Located in Málaga, ES
gr gold • Width: 15 mm • 14 brilliants cut diamond of 1.20 mm • 0.1 ct • Quality: VS1-G • Natural
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

OWN Your Story 18 Karat Rose Gold Marquise Diamond Linear Mosaic Cocktail Ring
By Atelier All Day
Located in New Orleans, LA
Breathtaking 5-row OWN Your Story 18K Rose Gold Marquise Diamond Linear Mosaic Ring. Treat yourself
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Recycled Rose Gold, Green Tourmaline Marquise Cut and Diamond, Eye Ring
By Irene Bozza
Located in Málaga, ES
mm • 14 brilliants cut diamond of 1.20 mm • 0.1 ct • Quality: VS1-G • Natural Green Tourmaline 6×3 mm
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Imposing Marquise Shaped 1.80 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Treasures from Centuries A Victorian period imposing Rose cut Diamonds marquise shaped ring
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Exquisite GIA Certified 2 Carat Oval Diamond Ring with 0.3 Carat Marquise
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Exquisite GIA Certified 2 Carat Oval Diamond Ring with 0.3 Carat Marquise 5 C's Oval Diamond
Category

2010s German Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite GIA Certified 3 Carat Oval Diamond Ring with 0.3 Carat Marquise
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Exquisite GIA Certified 3 Carat Oval Diamond Ring with 0.3 Carat Marquise 5 C's Oval Diamond
Category

2010s German Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.20 Carat Round, Pear and Marquise Cut Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
2.20 Carat Round Pear and Marquise Cut Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring from Tolga of New York. This
Category

2010s North American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 2.55 Ct. Round Natural Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Hand Made
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Surrounding it are shimmering diamonds in a captivating cluster arrangement are 2 Marquise Cut Diamonds and 4
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.02 Ct. Burma Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
Details Primary Stone: 2.02 ct. Burma Sapphire Accent Stones Type: (4) Marquise Cut Diamonds (14
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 4 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum 4ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring Metal: Platinum Finger Size: 8 Gram
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

14 Karat Diamond and Emerald Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
) Diamond= 1/4 ct total Emerald= 1 ct total
Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Fancy Multi Shape Diamond Eternity Band (3.43 ct.) in 18K Gold
By Capucelli
Located in Great Neck, NY
. 4 Marquise Shape Diamonds Weight: 0.62 ct.
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Canary and Cognac Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring featuring 4 Marquis Cut Yellow Diamonds, 4 Marquis Cut Brown
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold with Sapphire and Bugget Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
= 0.30 ct total Sapphire= 1/4 ct total
Category

1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Crowned Heart Diamond Ruby Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
(by spread) - 3 marquise faceted cut natural rubies totalling approx .45 Ct UK size: N 1/4 US size: 6
Category

Antique 1740s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Regal Certified 1.62 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
UNTREATED Burma ruby of 1.62 Ct (7.1 x6.6 x 3.9 mm.) - 2 marquise and 4 tapered baguette cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Emily Weld Collins Ouroboros Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
. -18k yellow gold -Round faceted diamonds (.06 ct) and marquise cut emerald (.006 ct) -Width: 6mm This
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Gold 4.34 CTW Diamond Multi-layered Ring
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Secondary Stone - Type: Diamond Shape: Marquise Cut Count: 4 Dimensions: 4.00 mm x 2.50 mm Carat Weight
Category

1990s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.81 Carats Fancy Dark Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
color marquise diamonds and small round stones set in a hand made 18 ct gold ring. Total diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Natural No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
brilliant cut diamonds totalling 4.54 Ct (G/H -VVS/VS) UK size: N 1/4 US size: 6 3/4 Measures: 28 mm. x 24
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Georgian Style 1.80 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Rare Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
: 1 marquise rose cut diamond of approx 1.10 Ct – 9.38 mm. x 4.78 mm. (by spread) – 14 rose cut
Category

20th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Magnificent Vintage Marquee Shaped Rare Fire Opal 2.60 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Be unique! Magnificent mid century -1950 – Diamond and natural Opal cocktail ring For sure a one
Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Panther Ring in 18 Karat Gold Set with Tsavorite and White Diamonds 3.82 Carat
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Panther Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Set With Tsavorite and White Diamonds 3.82 ct The Untamed Panther
Category

2010s South African Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage circa 1965, Certified 6.36 Carat No Heat Sugarloaf Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
further marquise cut diamonds rest on the ring shoulders. Contrasting against these diamonds, the sapphire
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Hugo Haan Platinum Gold Oval Pink Tourmaline Diamond Pendant
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
Details: - 2.33 ct. Oval Cut Pink Tourmaline - F/VS quality Round Brilliant cut and Marquise
Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Daring Art Deco Marquise Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring Vintage 1 3/4 Ct Center
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Plano is a daring Art Deco marquise diamond and emerald engagement ring. Bursting from the
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Unique 18K White Gold Halo Marquise Ring with 0.49 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful marquise natural diamond mounted in a halo settings and 4 vivid yellow diamonds on the
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.22 Ct Marquise Opal, Pink Tourmaline, Emerald and Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k Rose Gold Center Stone Detail: 1 Marquise Opal at 4.22 Carats - Measuring 22.4 x 9
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

My Shining Star - 0.62 ct Marquise Diamond Fire Opal Engagement Ring 18k Yellow
Located in Suwanee, GA
My Shining Star - 0.62 ct Marquise Cut Diamond Mexican Fire Opal Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is centered with an oval ruby approximately 1.50 ct (7.3 x 6 x 4 mm), surrounded by 24
Category

20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

4 Marquise Diamonds Princess Cut Burma Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
4 solitaire Marquise Diamonds & Princess Cut Natural Burma Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.72 Ct. Marquise Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A .72 Ct. marquise-shaped diamond at the center, radiating brilliance. Surrounding the diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Estate White Diamond Marquise Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.33 ct. marquise diamond with 0.15 ct. white diamond rounds. Good quality, white, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Marquise Shape Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Shape Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate , size 6 This
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Aquamarine Victoria Ring 2.00 Ct Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
marquise cut diamonds on either side, with a total weight of approximately 2.00ct. The ring is currently a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Paraiba Tourmaline, Rose-Cut Brilliant-Cut Marquise Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
the ring. 18K Yellow gold 6.7 g. 16 X White DEFVVS Fancy shape Rose-cut diamonds 0,39 ct. 2 X
Category

2010s Belgian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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4 Ct Marquise Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 4 ct marquise diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 38 vintage editions and 81 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 4 ct marquise diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a 4 ct marquise diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mark Broumand, LB Exclusive and Raiman Rocks are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a marquise cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping for a 4 ct marquise diamond ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 4 Ct Marquise Diamond Ring?

The price for a 4 ct marquise diamond ring starts at $200 and tops out at $423,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,270.

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.