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Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Enhancer Band 14k Oval 2.20ctw Guard Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Down 3 sizes for $30 or up 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 14k Round Brilliant Cut .61 Carat Women s Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .61ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI1 Style: Wedding Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond French Set Wedding Band, 14k Round Brilliant Cut .66ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Wedding Band with French Set Diamonds Face Height (north to south): 5/32" (3.4mm) Rise Above Finger: 1/8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Baguette Curved Diamond Wedding Band, 14K White Gold, Ring Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
This beautiful and delicate curved diamond wedding band is a perfect choice for stacking or wearing
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 14k Round Brilliant Cut .67 Carat Women s Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Wedding Band with Diamonds Face Height (north to south): 1/8" (2.4mm) Rise Above Finger: 3/32" (1.9mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond French Set Wedding Band, 14k Round Brilliant .27 Carat Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Wedding Band with French Set Diamonds Face Height (north to south): 3/32" (2.3mm) Rise Above Finger: 3/32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond French Set Wedding Band, 18k Round Brilliant 1.33 Carat Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: VS2 - SI1 Style: Wedding Band with French Set Diamonds Face Height (north to south): 3/16" (4.2mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1ct Marquise Diamond Eternity Ring Sz 7 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
ring is set with marquise cut diamonds continuously around the band. The ring is great worn alone or
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

.28 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Women s Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.28ctw Style: Wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Neil Lane White Gold Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band, 14k Round Cut .50ctw Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
Wedding Band with Diamonds Face Height (north to south): 3/16" (4.7mm) Rise Above Finger: 3/32" (2.1mm
Category

20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Women s Ring Round Cut .82 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Begin the next chapter of your love story with this gorgeous NEW wedding band! Crafted in 14k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1928 Antique 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 6.75-7 #21395
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1928 Antique 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 6.75-7 This beautifully crafted
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Halfway Wide Wedding Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
stones. Approximately 0.53ctw of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Seven Round Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: 7 stones, approximately 2.16ctw of round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.53 Carat Round Cut Citrine and Diamond Ring, 14k Gold Milgrain Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 7 - 7 1/4, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $25 fee or down 2 sizes for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum Diamond Wedding Band, Stackable Diamond Band, Simple Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage platinum and diamond wedding band. This stackable band features seven channel set single
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LeVian .40ctw Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 14K Rose Gold, Ring Size 7
By Suzy Levian
Located in McLeansville, NC
with other rings, this LaVian diamond wedding band is sure to make a statement. Stones: - diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Georgian Men s Ring, 14 Karat Rose Cut .50 Carat Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
diamond solitaire set in 14k rose gold. This ring is a size 7 1/2 - 7 3/4, but it can be re-sized up 2
Category

20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Wedding Band - 14k Round .20ctw Five-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: .20ctw Style: Five-Stone Wedding Band with Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Love 1 Diamond Wedding Band
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
ACCOMPANIED BY Xupes Presentation Box UK RING SIZE O EU RING SIZE 54 US RING SIZE 7 BAND WIDTH 3.8mm TOTAL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Love 1 Diamond Wedding Band
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Women's ACCOMPANIED BY Xupes Presentation Box UK RING SIZE O EU RING SIZE 54 US RING SIZE 7 BAND WIDTH
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond 5 Stone Halo Wedding Band, 14K White Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
sapphire diamond band. Crafted in 14K white gold, this ring features a row of five round sapphire stones
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Single Cut Diamond Five Stone Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Single Cut Diamond Five Stone Wedding Band. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.58 Carat Round Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 7 1/4, but it can be re-sized up or down 1 size for a $30 fee. Once a ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen 18 Karat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Emerald and Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous oval cut emeralds are prong set on the 18k yellow gold ring with sparkling diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 0.925tcw Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
character. Weight: 2.9 Grams Stone: 0.925tcw K Si Diamond Measurements: 23.4 x 20.9 x 4mm Size: 7 Hallmark
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified .60pts Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cut diamonds in approximately 0.12 carat total weight. The wedding band has 7 pieces single cut
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Co. eternity band is set with 3.36 carats of sublime emerald cut diamonds. These stones are
Category

1990s American Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

3ctw Wide Diamond Eternity Band, 14K White Gold, Ring Size 7, Wide Diamond Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning 3ctw wide diamond eternity band is crafted from 14K white gold, and is a size 7
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Six Stone Ring
By Jack Weir and Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
wonderful wedding band or a ring to stack with your other favorites. Flawless Protection Plan: -7-day
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Company Schlumberger Sixteen Diamond X Eternity Band
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The classic 'Sixteen Stone' wedding band designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Old Cut Diamond Platinum Five-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stylish, modern and featuring antique diamonds. This gorgeous band can't get any better! Extremely
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Channel Set Diamond Wedding Band, 14KT White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold channel set diamond wedding band. This stackable band features
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modern Brilliant Cut Diamonds Flowers Band Fashion Ring
Located in London, GB
diamonds. The band ring is slightly curved. There is an approximate total carat weight of 1.70ct. It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spaced Diamond Wedding Band, 10KT Yellow Gold, Ring, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 10 karat yellow gold spaced diamond wedding band. This stackable band features a thin design with
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco Diamond Wedding Ring Set Platinum Traub Orange Blossom Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
band is set with an estimated 0.10 carats of diamonds (estimated at G color and VS clarity). The
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage diamond 14k yellow gold half eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, offering a timeless and elegant design with vintage charm. Center stone: 7 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

1990s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Channel Set Diamond Wedding Band, 14KT White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 7 stones - single cut round - 1.75 mm - approximately .12 total carats - G-H
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Deco Diamond Band Platinum Vintage Wedding Ring Stacking Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
the patina and collector value. Particulars: Weight: 1.6 grams Stones: 7 single cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1/2ctw Diamond Channel Set Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
stunning wedding band is the perfect way to show your love and commitment. Stones: - diamonds, 11 stones
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century French Diamond 18k White Gold Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century French Diamond 18k White Gold Eternity Band. Featuring 24 round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Antique Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Vintage Fine Jewelry Wedding Band
Located in Torrance, CA
good condition. Particulars: Weight: 2.6 grams Stones: 7 transitional cut diamonds are estimated
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Eternity Ring Platinum Etched Wedding Band
Located in Torrance, CA
collector value. Particulars: Weight: 2.2 grams Stones: 16 single cut diamonds total an estimated 0.16
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

7.77cts Pink Tourmaline Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 14K Gold Round 12.8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
diamonds, adding a touch of sparkle and sophistication to the overall design. The 14K yellow gold band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and Two Row Diamond Band Ring Size 8 #21561
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Platinum and Diamond Band Ring Size 8- This luxurious platinum band features two rows of sparkling
Category

20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Deco Diamond Band Platinum Wedding Ring Etched Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
wedding band. The band features a scrolled etched pattern on both outer edges of the ring. Great worn
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Half Diamond Platinum Band Estate Stacking Ring Wedding Jewelry Stacker
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant half diamond band crafted in 900 platinum. 12 round brilliant cut diamonds are estimated
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Semi Mount and Diamond Band 0.65 Carat Total Weight of Diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About 7 MM BAND 2.43GR: DIAMONDS 11 PCS RING MOUNTING 4.83GR: DIAMONDS 34 PCS carat total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Double Row Emerald Diamond Eternity Ring Sz 7 Estate Platinum Gemstone Band
Located in Torrance, CA
estimated 1.50 carats. Set with a double row of vibrant emeralds the ring would make a lovely wedding band
Category

Early 20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 16 Diamond Gold Platinum X Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This classic 'Sixteen Stone' wedding band was designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany &
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Estate Tiffany Co. 1 Carat Diamond Wedding Band Platinum Wide Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre owned Tiffany & Co diamond wedding band, crafted in 950 platinum. 28 round brilliant cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rachel Koen Wide Diamond Wedding Band Ring 18K White Gold 1.90Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Rachel Koen wide diamond wedding band ring featuring round and marquise cut diamonds set
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 1990s 1.90 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Seven-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary 1.90 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold seven stone eternity ring; part
Category

1990s British Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Contemporary Wedding Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold pink tourmaline baguette diamond contemporary wedding band ring. Art, color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1ctw Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Celebrate everlasting beauty with this 1ctw diamond eternity band ring, crafted in luxurious 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Band Estate 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry Wedding Ring
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish sapphire & diamond band crafted in 18 karat white gold. Sapphires total an estimated 1.50
Category

Mid-20th Century British Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Channel Set Diamond Wedding Band, 14KT Yellow Gold, Ring Size 4.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold channel set diamond wedding band. This stackable band features seven channel
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.