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Cabochon Emerald Pearl Enamel Antique Style Green NAKA Snake Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Total weight: 6.71 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

McDonald s Gold Signet Ring with Diamond
Located in London, England
A collectible 9ct McDonald's logo signet ring, originally given as a gift to long standing
Category

1990s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Old Diamonds and Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simply and classic ring composed of a dome of diamonds, and brown diamonds. All is mounted in 9 Kt
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Onyx Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò ring in 9k gold and silver mounted with diamonds in the center and onyx on the sides
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Silver

Gold Silver Diamond Topaz Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Natural topaz ring in 9kt rose gold and silver embellished with diamonds. diamonds 0.66kt tot
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Three-Stone Half Hoop 0.85ct Thai Ruby Diamond Retro Ring in 9K Rose Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
– 3 mm performed in 9K rose gold (stamped 375) Total item's weight: 3.1gr. Ring's size: N (re
Category

Vintage 1950s Australian Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Luise Topaz Diamond Gold Ring
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Wearing this shining Luise topaz diamond ring is like bringing the sun with you wherever you go
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Topaz, Diamonds, Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold structure
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

1910s Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
twist design, embellished with eighteen pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The 9 k yellow gold ring shoulders
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine and Diamonds Fashion Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic and charming fashion ring , with a shiny aquamarine in the center surrounded of diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Gold Silver Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retro ring in 9kt yellow gold and silver with a central sapphire surrounded by diamonds and two
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds and emeralds. This ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Luise Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Blue sapphire ring in 9kt rose gold and silver embellished with diamonds all over. diamonds 0.43kt
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Garnet and Diamond Cameo Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
gold and silver. Ring size ITA 16 - French 56 - USA7.5 - UK P Tot Weight 14.3 g Diamonds 0.35 ct
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Other, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

.86 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Absolutely charming Art Deco ring holding 3 sapphires and 6 diamonds in 9ct gold. Such a delicate
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold

1850s Opal Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
condition for such an old ring! There is no hallmark. This ring is made of 9 karat yellow gold, can be
Category

Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold

Rose Gold Amethystt Peridot Topaz Diamond Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
are mounted on a 9 K rose gols and silver ring. Ring Size . ITA 22 - French 62 - US 10 - UK T-1/2 Tot
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Lapis, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central lapis surrounded by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds Pearls Amethyst Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Delicate flower ring in 9k rose gold structure composed by amethyst flower with a pearl in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds Pearls Amethyst Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Wonderful ring in 9k rose gold structure composed by an amazing amethyst in the center surrounded
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Multi Gem Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming ring in 9Kt gold and silver composed of a central lovely square shaped Cianite or Kyanite
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Other, 9k Gold, Silver

1.54 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Yellow gold tanzanite and diamond engagement ring. Rounded trilliant tanzanites set high above a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
We present a captivating handcrafted ring made of 9-karat yellow gold and 800 silver, combining the
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These diamond and gold bands are so perfectly simple. This one holds a 30pt diamond. They could be
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Stone, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Flower ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver
Category

2010s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Spinel, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central heart-shape hydrothermal
Category

2010s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Gold Silver Diamond Sapphire Tanzanite Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cocktail ring in 9kt yellow gold and silver composed of a central tanzanite surrounded by diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Silver

Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
his simple design. Modelled in 9ct gold. Ring Size: Y or 12 Band Width: 6.5mm
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Beautiful retrò ring in 9 karat rose gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Topazs, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Beautiful retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Brace, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Simple and elegant ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver
Category

2010s Italian Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Twin Snake Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A Victorian twin snake ring, the ring comprising two entwined yellow gold serpents, the heads set
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold

Amethyst Diamond Pearl Stones Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Delightful bouquet in 9Kt gold and silver composed of diamonds, flowers, green agate and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver

Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central emerald surrounded by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ruby, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Spinel, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central heart-shape hydrothermal
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Luise Ruby Coral Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Little duck coral shaped in 9kt yellow gold and silver embellished with rubies and siamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold ad Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fantastic retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Sapphire Pearl Diamond gold and silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming cocktail ring mounted in 9 K rose gold and silver, on it are encrusted diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, ...

Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Turtle Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Beautiful turtle ring in 9k rose gold and silver
Category

2010s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1880s Victorian Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 2.3 grams Color Stone
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luise Rose Gold Sapphire Emerald Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
sapphires. All these sparkling gemstones are mounted on a 9 K rose gols and silver ring. Ring Size ITA 16
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Luise Onyx Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
A shapely balance among onyx, emeralds and diamonds is set in rose gold to create the elegance of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

3.10 Carat Aquamarine, Diamonds Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
rose gold and silver fashion ring, (length 2 cm x 1.6 cm width), with 0.15 ct of diamonds, 3.10 ct of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Diamonds Lemon Citrine Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
cocktail ring in 9K rose gold and silver structure composed by rectangle lemon citrine in the center and
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Diamond Four-Stone and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This unusual piece is modelled out of 9 carat gold and has four diamonds set on top. The diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Textured Solid Gold Paper Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 9-carat gold has a unique shimmering
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Diamond Volcanic Stone Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fabulous 9 kt rose gold and silver ring, 2.8 cm wide x 1.4 cm high, it is a fabulous rose in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver

Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Frog Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in gold and silver structure with frog design. The frog 's body is studded with blue
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Gold Silver Diamond Emerald Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Cocktail ring in 9kt rose gold and silver composed of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Gold Silver Diamond Emerald Ruby Cameo Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cameo ring in 9kt yellow gold and silver embellished with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. cameo
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Rubies, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 9k rose gold and silver mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds and an
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
35 points in a full setting. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: UK H 1/2, US 4.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.62 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 9 Karat Rose Gold Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Rossella Ugolini Limited Edition Gold Diamonds Ruby Amulet Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
, intricately hand-engraved with local Taitian tattoo motifs. Set in 9K rose gold, the gray pearl takes center
Category

2010s Italian Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Tsavorite Diamond Silver Rose Gold Ladybug Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
rose gold the wings are in silver. The ring and the wings are also movable. The wings and the body are
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

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9k Gold Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 9k gold diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 9k Gold and Rose Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1019 vintage or 313 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 9k gold diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th 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. Finding an appealing 9k gold diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Luigi Ferrara, Botta gioielli and Zoe and Morgan each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 9k gold diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 254 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 9k Gold Diamond Ring?

The price for a 9k gold diamond ring starts at $220 and tops out at $82,459 with these rings, on average, selling for $811.

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.

Questions About 9k Gold Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether a 24K gold ring is worth it depends on your preferences and personal opinions. Because 24-karat gold is pure gold with no alloy metals added, it shows off a rich color that many people find appealing. However, 24-karat gold is more expensive than other alloys and is more prone to scratching and wear than alloys like 18-karat and 14-karat gold. As a result, you may prefer an alloy if you're looking for a piece of jewelry to wear daily. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    How much a 10k white gold ring is worth changes over time. On its own, 10-karat white gold has value, but scrap metal prices tend to fluctuate. A ring may be worth more than the going rate for 10-karat white gold based on its maker, age, style and other factors. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can provide you with a more specific valuation. Explore a collection of white gold rings on 1stDibs.