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Elegant 18 kt. White Gold Ring with 0.65 ct Total Natural Diamonds - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.3 Carat D-E VVS1-VVS2 Very Good Cut Marquise Brilliant Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 2.06 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
2.06 carats of diamonds. The ring weighs 13.9 grams and boasts band thickness of 4 mm and top height of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 8- This lovely ring features
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1.79 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring with French Pave Set Shank
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set Shank. This beautiful fun ring made if 18K White Gold. Stones: Diamonds: 2 Marquise Shaped (TW
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds: round, marquise, tapered baguette. Estimated total diamond weight 1.50 ct Size of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.39 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and weighs 4 grams. It boasts band thickness
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Fine Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat 3.77 Carat Ladies Ring Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $7,800 ESTATE LADIES FINELY FACETED QUALITY RUBY AND DIAMOND 18 KT RING 3.77 TOTAL CT
Category

2010s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Pearl Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
, immaculately crafted vintage ring incorporates a round plaque of floral design, with 15 marquise diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond and 0.25 Carat Emerald Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 0.25 ct Diamond and 0.25 ct Emerald Ring is made with 18K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Pink Sapphire Marquise Diamond Fashion Art Deco Style 14 Karat White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K White Gold 1 Oval Shaped Pink Sapphire at 0.60 Carats- Measuring 4 x 6 mm 6 Round Pink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Hand Holding Emerald Ring Size 6.75 #20011
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Hand Holding Emerald Ring Size 6.75 This stunning ring features a
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
18K Coral and Diamond custom Ring. The ring bezel set in the centre with cabochon medium red coral
Category

2010s More Rings

Harry Winston Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in San Francisco, CA
0.74-ct, E/VVS1, accented on both sides with 4 marquise and 2 pear-shaped diamonds, for a total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Oscar Heyman 7.00ct Diamond Emerald Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
. This ring is accented with 4 genuine marquise cut very fine emerald approx. 5.00 ct . They are framed
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

1915 Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely breathtaking Art Deco ring set in platinum with bright sparkling diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Captivating 3.37ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
ct. cut: Round color: Deep Blue clarity: Transparent cut grade: 4 sapphire side stones of total
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 20th Century 2.80 carats Diamond 1.05 carats Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
ct (total 0.80 ct). Clarity VS. Symmetry VG. 4 pear-cut diamonds, each 0.28 ct approx (total 1.15 ct
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 3.19 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Pear 4) Marquise Diamonds Carat weight: 1.065 ct (24 pcs) Color: F
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.30 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Marquise Diamonds Carat weight: 0.274 ct (05 pcs
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1870s Antique Victorian 1.51 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 1.51 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold marquise shaped dress
Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.70 Carat Sapphire and 2.42 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 2.70 Ct blue sapphire and 2.42 Ct diamond, 18k and 15k white gold dress ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Toi et Moi Floral Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Weight: 3.8 Grams Size: 4 Diamond: Approximately 1 ct Color: H Clarity: VS2 Measurements: Top of the
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Pear Shape Diamond with Ruby Art Deco Style Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Centering a sparkling pear shape diamond weighing 1.05 ct. (I color, I1 clarity), framed by French
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Pear Shape Diamond with Ruby Art Deco Style Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Centering a sparkling pear shape diamond weighing 1.05 ct. (I color, I1 clarity), framed by French
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Unique One of a Kind Art Deco Style Ring w/ 0.77ct Diamonds in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Unique and one of a kind art deco style Ring with 0.77 ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring in 18k White
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold East West Diamond Shape Opal and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Addison, TX
: 4.22mm Center Gem Details: Type: Opal Shape: Marquise Carat Weight: 0.16 Ct Color: White, Blue
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

25Ct Marquise Pear Diamond South sea Pearl Stud Earring, Ring Platinum 1960
Located in New York, NY
, ranging from 1/4 carat to 3/4 ct each There are Marquise shape diamonds and Pear shape diamonds with few
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Small Emerald Marquise Huggy Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are standard U.S size: Size 7. Earring: 4 Marquise Diamonds = 0.11 ct 4 Emerald Stones = 0.48 ct
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Emerald Small Marquise Huggy Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. All our rings are standard U.S size: Size 7. Earring: 4 Marquise Diamonds = 0.11 ct 4 Emerald
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Cert Natural Burma Heart Ruby 75 Ct Diamond 4 Piece Set 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Burma Heart Shape Ruby & 75 Carat Diamonds 4 Piece Set Necklace, Bracelet
Category

1990s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold 1.0 Ct Diamond Red Ruby Floral Chandelier Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
ring clasp and beautifully complements the neckline. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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 D...
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

4 Ct, Marquise Pink Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band/ Ring, Estate
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Band , Very delicate ring ! Approximately 4 Ct Pink Sapphire & Diamond 14 Karat Yellow
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Marquise Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Napoli, NA
A unique 18k yellow gold diamond Cartier ring. The ring comprises of a marquise cut diamond in a
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1.7 Ct SI/HI Marquise Pear Round Diamond Floral Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 1.72 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Emerald Gemstone Cuff Ring Marquise Diamond 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt :- 0.97 ct Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.32 Carat Marquise Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.32 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.25 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Wrap Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 3.25 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beauvince Shanaya Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 8.40 ct Emerald in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Weight: 8.40 ct Gemstone Color: Green Side Diamonds Shapes: Round & Marquise Side Diamonds
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

6.55 Ct. Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
sapphire and diamond accent. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 7.53 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Baguette Ruby Gemstone Dome Ring Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- CNF-45104 Gross Wt. :- 3.05 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 2.88 gm Diamond Wt. :- 0.24 Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Platinum Three Stone Marquee Old European Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Platinum Ring Size: 4 Width: 10.40 mm Weight: 3.47 grams Ladies
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Pointed Diamond Cut Aquamarine Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
The beautiful form of this Art Deco aquamarine ring is compelling as it draws the viewer to the
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

2 Pieces Diamond Chevron Ring 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 1.30 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Halo Ring 4ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid Platinum Ø6.25US/4.3 gr
Located in SE
6 additional diamonds on the shoulders. Sapphire is 12 mm x 7 mm x 4.25 mm deep / about 4 ct
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14k Gold Diamond and Jade Ladies Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
polish, weighs 10 grams. The ring is set with 20 diamonds brilliant cut, average weight of 0.03-0.05 ct
Category

20th Century Canadian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Real 1.8 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Dome Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.80 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K YG Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Ring Size 9.5 #15373
Located in Washington Depot, CT
lovely butterfly ring features two marquise sapphires (5.6 mm x 2.8 mm), two pear cut sapphires (4 mm x 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 7.52 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details:  - Item Type: Engagement Ring - Metal: Platinum 900 - Size: 7 3/4 (adjustable) - Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

6 Carat Amethyst and 3.5 Carat Diamond Ballerina Ring 14 Karat White Gold, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
6 Carat Amethyst and 3.5 ct Diamond Cocktail /Engagement Ballerina Ring in 14 karat White gold
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Nazarelle 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
features 2 round and 2 marquise paraiba tourmalines weighing 0.44 ct total for all 4 stones. There are 44
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Hand Holding Emerald Bangle Bracelet #20012
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Bracelet width: 4 mm. Matching ring: #20011 Approximate total diamond weight: .06 ct. Diamond color: G-H
Category

20th Century Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.5 ct Marquise cut diamond ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
This classic platinum ring features a 4,5 ct diamond accented by antique cushion cut diamonds
Category

20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage circa 1970 Certified 3.62 Carat Emerald and 4.48 Ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
cut, 3.621 ct 29 diamonds, marquise cut, 4.48 ct altogether, Top Wesselton/G – Wesselton/H, if–vsi
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
.90 ct and surrounded by 4 pear shaped rubies weighting approximately 3 carats. Also with 4 marquise
Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Elegant 1940s Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Lakewood, NJ
is as fine and inspiring as can be. In high quality round and marquise shaped diamonds (~0.80 ct each
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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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.