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Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
4.5mm 18k white gold band with high polished finish and fully set on one side. 30 brilliant FG vs
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Wire Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
quality 1.680ct total weight Price and diamond details provided for a US size 5-7. Price varies per size
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Halo GIA Oval Diamond Wedding Bridal Ring Set 18 Karat White Gold 2.26 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond wedding band celebrates your everlasting love and lifetime commitment. Handcrafted by grandmaster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Square Diamond Eternity Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
for a US size 5-7. Price varies per size. Not sold as a pair. Listing for the diamond version only
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blossom 18k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Twist Vine Eternity Band
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
sparks of rose-cut diamonds and clustering shimmers of brilliant cut diamonds. Stones sing when metals
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Origami Woven Diamond Ladies Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
brilliant F-G vs diamonds, total weight of 1.550ct. Price and diamond details provided for a US size 7
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Origami" Woven Diamond Ladies Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm 18k yellow gold eternity band featuring a folded braided design and flat edges. Fully set with
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Origami Woven Diamond Ladies Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm 18k white gold eternity band featuring a folded braided design and flat edges. Fully set with
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold 1.05 Carat Eternity Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
for a US size 7. Price varies per size. Not sold as a pair. Listing for the diamond version only
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.05 Carat Eternity Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
for a US size 7. Price varies per size. Not sold as a pair. Listing for the diamond version only
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This lovely platinum eternity ring sparkles with 30 .02ct single cut diamonds, each stone is
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Diamond Eternity Band Round Brilliant Cut 18 Karat White Gold 0.52 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorless natural diamonds twinkle across the shank of this stunning eternity band. Handcrafted
Category

Late 20th Century American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Collapsible Link Eternity Center Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
watch band. Price and diamond details provided for a US size 5-7. Price varies per size. Our link
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Five Stone No Heat Sapphire 1.6 ctw, Diamond Ring 18k rose gold.
Located in Joelton, TN
Handmade 18K rose gold, 5-stone vivid deep blue violet sapphire and rose cut diamond band. The band
Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

1.23 Carat Conflict Free Emerald Cut Diamond Shared Prong Band in 18 Karat
By Leo Ingwer
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Emerald Cut diamond band features 7 stones weighing 1.23 ct. total weight of G
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Two-Tone Wire Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
quality 1.680ct total weight Price and diamond details provided for a US size 5-7. Price varies per size
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White, Rose and Yellow Gold Tri-Colored Wire Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
FG color vs quality 1.680ct total weight Price and diamond details provided for a US size 5-7. Price
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Style Halo Garnet January Birthstone Wedding Ring Set 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estimated Set Diamond Weight: 0.08 Carats Approx. Top Dimensions: 15.43mm Wedding Band Specifications
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum and Diamond Wedding Band Code by Edge, Binary Code Spells J and I
By codebyEdge
Located in London, London
Using the 0's and 1's of binary code, Code by Edge sets each band with 7 stones for each initial
Category

2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Textured Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold 7 mm wide textured finish in the center with a navette design higher high polished
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Textured Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold 7 mm wide textured finish in the center with a navette design higher high
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold 7 mm wide textured finish in the center with a navette design higher high
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Diamond Mosaic Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
form one emerald shape diamond mosaic. These stones are set within a stylized gothic web-like frame
Category

2010s Artist Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hi June Parker 14 Karat Gold Wedding or Engagement Ring 0.27 Carat Diamond
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
generations over time, adding some sparkle to our daily lives. White Diamond stones 0.27 cwt Ring Size 7
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.8 Gram 0.843 Carat 14 Karat Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Crown Ring, in-Stock
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
cut diamonds, free-handed arranged along one side of satin finished wide band, that's decorated with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Hi June Parker 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring 0.27 Carat Diamond
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
sparkle to our daily lives. White Diamond Stones 0.27 cwt Ring Size 7. Available in other sizes upon
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.0 Carat Triple Band Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Triple-Tone Gold Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
: Ring, Band Ring, Diamond Band Ring, Wedding Band Ring, Classic Band Ring, Diamond Ring Band, Yellow
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

GEM Certified 8.12 carats Sapphire Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
set with 24 brillant-cut diamonds weighting 0.48 carat total Ring size : 54.5 FR / 7-7.5 US Gross
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Satin Contemporary Square Ring 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
wedding band to wear alone for less-is-more elegance, or stack up with our Vineyard rose cut diamond wave
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Satin Contemporary Square Ring 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
wedding band to wear alone for less-is-more elegance, or stack up with our Enlace diamond wave rings
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Satin Contemporary Square Ring 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
wedding band to wear alone for less-is-more elegance, or stack up with our Vineyard rose cut diamond wave
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Satin Contemporary Square Ring 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
wedding band to wear alone for less-is-more elegance, or stack up with our other rings (separate listing
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Victoria Strigini: Ancient Roman Intaglio Marriage Ring, in 18k Gold and Jasper
Located in New York, NY
pieces. Approximate Measurements: H4mm above finger, W16mm at top, 2mm thick band. Ring Size: US 7
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Wedding Rings

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Graduated Five-Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Aurora, Ontario
graduating in size: the middle diamond being the largest and the side stones slightly decreasing in size per
Category

Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 7 Carat Emerald and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring Wedding Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
7 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring, Vintage Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Her
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

.75 Carats Diamonds Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
This estate wedding band is crafted in 14K yellow gold that features .75ct. apx. T.W. of round
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut 7 Carat Diamond Eternity 950 Platinum Band
Located in Tarzana, CA
Band ring with full circle of princess cut diamonds. Eternity wedding band, 950 platinum, princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Oval Cut 7 Carat Diamond Eternity 950 Platinum Band
Located in Tarzana, CA
Band ring with full circle of oval cut diamonds. Eternity wedding band, 950 platinum, oval cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Wide Band Ring Gold Wedding Ring Wedding Band 14 Karat Gold
By The Theia
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Type: Natural ✔ Number of Diamonds: 7 ✔ Stone Size: 1.5 mm ✔ Total CTW Diamond: 0.09 CT ✔Diamond
Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Marie Mas Reversible Swiveling Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band
By Marie Mas
Located in Paris, FR
Wedding Band. They can be worn together or separately. The Swiveling Engagement Ring is in 18 Karat White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

3.39 Carat Black White Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring Wedding Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond measures at approximately 9 mm x 7 mm. This ring has a separate diamond wedding band that goes
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Square Halo GIA Certified Engagement Wedding Ring Set 18k White Gold 2.05 Carats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Weight: 0.75 Carats Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI2 Wedding Band: Accent Stones: Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Opal Engagement Ring, Fire Opal Ring, Opal Wedding Ring, Dainty Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Natural ✔ Stone: Natural Ethiopian Opal ✔ Number of Stones: 1 ✔ Number of Diamonds: 12 ✔ Opal Size: 5 mm x
Category

2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
anywhere. Take a look below! BAND MATERIAL Solid 18k Gold STONE Emerald: 9 ct DIAMONDS Shape: Round
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1950s 0.89 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in West Hollywood, CA
bar detail. Romantic open swirl side galleries. Choose from our large selection of diamond wedding
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Square Halo Art Deco Style GIA White Diamond Engagement Ring Set 1.50 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Color: K Diamond Clarity: I2 Wedding Band: Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Engagement 18 Karat WG Engagement Ring 0.72 Carat OEC H-VS1, circa 1920s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
beautifully with one of our vintage diamond wedding bands. Measures 6.5mm wide x 6.5mm tall. Size 7 with
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Rubellite Lily Pad Engagement Ring
By Tomasz Donocik
Located in London, GB
engagement or anniversary. Materials: 18K rose gold, rubellite centre stone, black diamonds, green tsavorite
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Rubelite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Vintage Antique Emerald Pear Drop Earring Set, Emerald Statement Earrings Set
Located in Orlando, Florida
and Diamond Earring, 18K Gold Emerald Earring Set, 18K Gold Emerald Earring Set, Diamond Wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

English Five-Stone Diamond Wedding Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A graduated, English made diamond wedding band in 18 karat yellow gold. Featuring hallmarks for
Category

Early 20th Century English Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

English Victorian 5 Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in Boston, MA
excellent condition, this ring is a great example of a traditional five stone diamond band which was one of
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Fine Quality 1.05 Carat Five-Stone Diamond Band in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A fine quality contemporary diamond wedding band set in luxurious platinum. Featuring a total of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

English Five-Stone Diamond Wedding Band in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Boston, MA
An antique English made 5 stone diamond wedding band in 18 karat yellow gold. Set with five
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

M. Hisae Handmade Grey Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Wedding Band
By M. Hisae Jewelry
Located in Woodbury, CT
sins... in a beautiful band encrusted with seven grey diamonds. The flat profile of this band makes it
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Platinum 7 Stone Forever Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Forever Half Band ring finely crafted in platinum featuring 7 Round Brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum 7 Stone Embrace Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Rin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Embrace Half Band ring finely crafted in platinum with 7 Round Brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

5-Stone Partway White Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
5 Stone Partway White diamond Wedding band. 14K White Gold Center diamond is aprox .50 carats. 4
Category

1990s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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7 Stone Diamond Wedding Band For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 7 stone diamond wedding band you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and White Gold. You can easily find a 43 antique edition and 98 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 7 stone diamond wedding band 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a 7 stone diamond wedding band has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Roman Malakov, Tiffany Co. and TJD are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and uncut versions for sale. When shopping for a 7 stone diamond wedding band, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 7 Stone Diamond Wedding Band?

The price for a 7 stone diamond wedding band starts at $360 and tops out at $54,300 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,500.

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.