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0.65Ct SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.65Ct SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.83Ct Natural Diamond Marquise Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.83Ct Natural Diamond Marquise Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold All Tariffs Paid This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.12ct Old European Cut M–J Diamond 14K Rose Gold Vintage Five-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
antique diamonds full of life, this piece makes a meaningful anniversary ring, wedding band, or heirloom
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pear SI/HI Diamond Two Stone Open Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold All Tariff Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.46 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Oval Natural SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Oval Natural SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring All Tariffs Paid This elegant ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 0.47 Ct SI/HI Pear Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 0.47 Ct SI/HI Pear Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Featuring three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Channel Set Platinum Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Venice, CA
interior band allows the stones to nestle securely in place. This ring has a high diamond weight and a
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K Solid Gold Crown Shape Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Wedding Ring 14K Solid Gold Crown Shape Diamond Ring For Women Gift Front Band: 3.3 mm
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Pave Diamond Band Ring 14kGold 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Band Ring 14kGold&925 Silver Diamond Ring Wedding Gift Ring. Light weight can be worn
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver

Diamond Prong Ring 14k Solid Gold Straight Stackable
Located in Chicago, IL
Style: Promise Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Solid Gold and Diamond Infinity Eye Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Infinity Ring Eye Ring Minimalist Wedding Ring Band Gift Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Octagon Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Geometric Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Color Grade: H Diamond Color: G Band Width: 2.5 mm Main Stone Creation: Natural Ring Width: 2.7 mm
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Modern Diamond 14K White Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 2 Baguette Cut and 7 Single Cut Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approximately .30
Category

Vintage 1920s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Octagon Diamond 14k Solid Gold Ring Bolt Shape
Located in Chicago, IL
, Gemstone Main Stone: Diamond Diamond Color Grade: H Diamond Color: G Band Width: 2.5 mm Main Stone Creation
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Fern Leaves Diamond Open Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Stone: Diamond Diamond Color Grade: I Diamond Color: H-I Band Width: 1.5 mm Main Stone Creation: Natural
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Chevron V Natural Diamond Ring 14k Gold Double Chevron
Located in Chicago, IL
Stone: Diamond Ring Size: 7 Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Main Stone Shape: Round Style: Chevron
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond Band 1.00 cts 18 Karat White Gold Full Eternity Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Dare to dazzle with this stunning women's wedding band. It showcases both round and baguette
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Yellow Gold Size L 1/2 Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
(Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold. The band ring is supplied with an independent diamond
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.35 Carat Pear Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
diamonds complement the center stone beautifully, creating a dazzling display of light and brilliance. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.35 Carat Pear Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
diamonds complement the center stone beautifully, creating a dazzling display of light and brilliance. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eternity Band with 3.77 Carat Round Cut Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Eternity band with 3.77 Carat Round Cut Diamonds Mounted in Platinum 950, 17 Round diamonds won't
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K Solid Gold Diamond Edge Band for Men
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Edge Band For Men Wedding Anniversary Expensive Gift Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

1.6ct Natural Round Diamond Multi-Link Connected Stacking Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Round-Cut Diamonds Stone Color & Clarity: E–F color, VS clarity No. of Stones: 72 Setting Style
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Rhodium Diamond Eternity Wedding BandRing
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
add more or fewer diamonds or just gold beads instead of stones. This ring makes a beautiful wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Diamond Alternating Eternity Band (Approx. 0.80-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This refined eternity-style wedding band features a beautifully balanced alternating pattern of
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.6 Carat Diamond Pavé White Gold Two Piece Interchangeable Ring
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
This sparkling white diamond ring has a surprise! It's actually a two-piece interchangeable ring
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

6.60 cts Pave Diamond Ring in 925 Silver Band
Located in Chicago, IL
: Yes Ring Shape: Band Metal: Sterling Silver Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Size: 7 Main Stone Treatment
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver

Diamond Eternity Band 14k Solid Gold Bold Knuckle Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
: Wedding Metal: Yellow Gold Brand: Handmade Ring Size: 7 Band Width: 2 mm Approx Main Stone Shape: Round
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS11 /2.87gr
Located in SE
Antique Portuguese Diamond Ring, Renaissance styled. Band in Rose Gold, base of the crown in
Category

Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold US 5.25 / 2.5gr
Located in SE
pattern. Eye -shaped Crown measures 17.5 mm x 7 mm x 5 mm deep. All stones have open backs. 9 stones with
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cushion Cut 1.01Ct Blue Sapphire SI/HI Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cushion Cut 1.01Ct Blue Sapphire SI/HI Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18k White Gold Featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Estate Diamond (Approx. 0.30-Carats) Ruby Eternity Band, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
a graceful presence on the hand, making it ideal as a wedding band, anniversary ring, or a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Diamond Eternity Band 14K Solid Yellow Gold Engraved Star Diamond Stacking Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
mm Approx Diamond Weight: 0.10 cts Approx. Type: Ring Secondary Stone: Diamond Band Width: 2.5 mm Cut
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Full Eternity Diamond Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
: Eternity Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

18K White Gold Solitaire Ring with 0.70 ct D VVS Diamond 1 ct Pavé Accents
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
round diamond at its heart, dazzling against a sweeping band set with approximately 1 ct of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Channel-Set Alternating Band (Approx. 0.20-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This refined eternity-style wedding band showcases an elegant alternating pattern of channel-set
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Bezel-Set Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Bezel-Set Band This stunning Gold Diamond Bezel Band is in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Unisex Emerald and Diamond Band in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
indicates the very high quality of the piece. This unisex emerald and diamond gold band is a refined choice
Category

Antique Early 1900s Australian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Eternity Gold Half Diamond Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Eternity Gold Half Diamond Band Ring 14K Round Wedding 14k Ladies White Diamonds Light weight can
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

5.30 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring Band in Victorian Style
Located in Jaipur, IN
5.30 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring Band in Victorian Style The classy take on diamond/wedding
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Silver

1.66ct Diamond Men’s Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold – GIA Quality, Art Deco
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Ring Style: Men’s Wedding Band Pinky Ring Statement Ring Ring Size: US 7 (Resizable Custom
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1.72 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Halfway Band in Platinum, Size 6
Located in New York, NY
: 1.72 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Halfway Band in Platinum, Size 6 Creator: ADA Jewelry Stones: Asscher
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.50 Ctw Round Cut Diamond Ring Half Eternity Band 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
ctw (Ring Size US 6.5) Total Number of Stones: 7 pcs Diamond Cut: Round Cut Brilliant Size of Stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

3.20 Carat Round Brilliant E VS1 Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
clean, modern bezel setting and premium diamond quality, this band is ideal as a wedding ring
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old Euro Diamond Shared Prong Eternity Band (Approx. 1.50-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This elegant eternity band showcases a continuous row of old European cut diamonds, each
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Diamond 2.02 18KT White Gold Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Fancy cut Baguette channel set diamond gives this wedding band in a polished look. An elegant Row
Category

2010s European Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co Diamond Band Vintage Platinum Ring Half Hoop Mixed Cuts
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Tiffany & Co mixed cut diamond band crafted in platinum. Four round brilliant cut
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Dainty Two Stone Diamond Stackable Ring 18k Solid Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.24 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Rhodium Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
add more or fewer diamonds or gold beads instead of stones. This ring makes a beautiful wedding band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Blue Diamond Thin Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
other thin bands as well as a wedding band. It can also be ordered in Yellow or White Gold and with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Round Brilliant Diamond Pave Set Eternity Band (Approx. 0.60-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite eternity wedding band is a timeless symbol of elegance and sophistication. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary French Cut 1.00 Carat Diamond White Gold Band Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
everyday piece or could be a unique wedding band! The ring has a small finger size of 7 but could be re
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Baguette Cut Diamond (Approx. 0.50-Carats) Bezel-Set Eternity Band, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite platinum wedding band showcases a timeless eternity design, featuring baguette-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Sapphire Band (Approx. 0.70-Carats) Diamond Three by Three, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite diamond and sapphire eternity band is a timeless piece, meticulously crafted to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Diamond 0.83 carat 18KT White Gold Cluster Eternity Anniversary Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Fancy cut Baguette Round square Cushion Cluster set diamond gives this wedding band in a polished
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 4.31ct SI Clarity, 18K Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Stackable Eternity Band Ring 18K White Gold This stunning full
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
placement of each diamond creates a unique pattern, adding depth and dimension to the band. With a total
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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.