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Certified 5.76 Carat Triangle Tanzanite 1.00 CT Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
white color G clarity VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds. Set in 18 Karat White Gold. UK size - N, USA size
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been crafted from 18-karat gold and hand set with 1.05 carats of sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Kt Crivelli Gioielli 6.2 Ct Diamonds Ring, Unique Design
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Crivelli Gioielli 6.2 Ct Diamonds Ring, Unique Design RING IN WHITE GOLD WITH DIAMONDS SIZE
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Platinum Stamped, 1980s 5 Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Makers Mark H S Check out this stunning 18ct
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Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Natural Sapphire Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Marquise Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900s Step back in time with this
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in London, GB
This sumptuous diamond toi et moi ring is perfection. Crafted in 18ct gold, a simplistic and
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Marquise/Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 This stunning
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Belle Époque Ring, Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Belle Époque Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1900 Fabulous, Belle Époque Ring
Category

Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Edwardian Diamond Upfinger Oval Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Oval Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Step back in time with this
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct White Gold 1920’s Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Beautiful, French round cluster ring. Set
Category

Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18ct White Gold Triple Row, Ruby Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Target Ring 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1980’s Gorgeous, preloved target ring. Set
Category

Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby Diamond Marquise Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 This Victorian marquise
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

4.29 Carat Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.63 Ct. SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.29 Carat Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.63 Ct. SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold This ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Rose Gold Victorian Opal, Ruby Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Marquise Ring 18ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1880s This Victorian ring, made of 18ct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Marchesa 18K White Gold Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
By Marchesa
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K white gold, this engagement ring by Marchesa features an elegant oval-cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
. Marked with 750 gold standard (18K). The bezel measures 20 x 14 mm (3/4 x 9/16 in.) Ring size 7 (17 mm
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.50 Ct SI /HI Baguette Round Cluster Diamond Two Tone Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.50 Ct SI /HI Baguette Round Cluster Diamond Two Tone Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Designed with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Design 18ct Gold, Cornflour Blue Sapphire Diamond Triple Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked London 1979 Step back in time with
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Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 7 #18111
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 7 This elegant ring features four round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7 #16471
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7- This spectacular ring features one
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire Diamond Carved Seven Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Carved Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct White Gold Platinum, 1940s Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1940s This exquisite ring hails from
Category

Mid-20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.32 + 1.04 Ct Natural Rose Cut Diamond Art Deco Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
style, Diamond Ring, handcrafted to perfection, to capture the essence of timeless elegance. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Belle Epoque Diamond Gold and Silver Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Gold/Silver STONES: Diamond ct 0,90 RING SIZE: US 7, Resizable on request, free of charge WEIGHT: 2,50
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Antique Early 1900s European Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

18ct White Gold, Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Preloved Sapphire Halo Ring 18ct White Gold Stamped 750 Circa 2000 Step into a world of vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Modern ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with an oval ruby and, laterally, three diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Size 7 #15263
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Size 7 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring features
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Bombe Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back into the elegance of the
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 Makers Mark B H Introducing a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire Diamond Carved Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Carved Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring Lovely Split Shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Beautiful, Victorian cluster ring
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18k White Gold GIA 2.73tcw Diamond Engagement Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18k white gold engagement ring features a GIA-certified 2.03ct center diamond with an
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring Size 7 #16643
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring Size 7 JAGi Certified- This lovely ring feature four heart
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Effy 14K Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 7 #16673
By Effy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Effy 14K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7 JAGi Certified- This stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.50 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
18k White Gold Weight 4.12 gm Diamond Weight 2.50 ct. Ring Size 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Platinum, Edwardian era Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step into the elegance of the
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond eternity triple row engagement ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Round brilliant diamond twisted pave setting engagement ring wedding band in 18ct white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.70 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
be customized or redesigned. Composition 18k Gold - 15.85 grams 2.70 Ct Natural Diamond Gross Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Platinum, 1920s Peridot and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This exquisite ring
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Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2.65 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
grams 18k Gold - 5.55 grams Diamond Weight 2.65 Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Crossover Ring Size 7 #22649
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Crossover Ring Size 7- This sparkling 14K yellow gold ring features a
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring, Ringed with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire ring in 18K gold with diamonds which perfectly goes with your personality and also
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18ct Yellow White Gold 1980s Faceted Oval Amethyst Ring with Diamond Shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
ring crafted from 18ct yellow gold, featuring an exquisite oval faceted amethyst stone with diamond-set
Category

Late 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

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

White Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Engagement/Solitaire Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant and unique solitaire/engagement ring realized in 18k white gold studded with 0.26 ct of
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Early 2000s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k 750 White Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Gold Ring Metal Type: 18k Gold, White Gold Total Item Weight: 5.0 Grams Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7 #17580
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7 This lovely ring feature one round white pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Discover the allure of this exquisite
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
diamond weighing approximately 1.00-ct., with I color and VS2 clarity. The 18k white gold mounting is
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.69ct Russian Demantoid Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary custom-made 18K white gold ring features an oval 1.69 ct Russian demantoid (7.4 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Ring 0.26 Carats 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
cherished promises. Crafted in radiant 18 KT Rose Gold and adorned with 0.26 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18ct Gold Platinum 1920s Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Rectangular Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s This exquisite art deco ring
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Shaped Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Diamond Shaped Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum 18 kt. Ring With 2.88 ct. Emerald Cut, 2 Triangle Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant Platinum & 18 kt. Ring With 2.88 ct. Emerald Cut, 2 Triangle Cut Diamonds Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Trilliant Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring Band Stack
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a Trilliant-Cut 0.65 carat Diamond, set in an 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring Size 7 #14659
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl Ring Size 7- This elegant ring features
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with Opal, Pearls, Diamonds
Located in Suwanee, GA
Exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with Australian Solid Opal, Pearls, Diamonds. Free
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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7 Diamond Engagement Ring 18ct Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of 7 diamond engagement ring 18ct gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 7 diamond engagement ring 18ct gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of 7 diamond engagement ring 18ct gold over the years, but those made by Diana M. Jewels, TJD and Sebastian Bernard are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and emerald cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an object in our assortment of 7 diamond engagement ring 18ct gold, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 7 Diamond Engagement Ring 18ct Gold?

Prices for a piece of 7 diamond engagement ring 18ct gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $220 and can go as high as $303,358, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,198.

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.