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Aladdin Diamond Brown 18K Rose Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 18K Same Stiyle Ring with Emerald Avaliable Diamond 169-0,91 ct Diamond 169-0,99 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold

Black Porcelaine Lips in 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Black Porcelaine Lips in 18k White Gold Ring A very spetial collection made during the Pandemic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Christina Addison Yellow Gold Zircon Mini Emerald Cut Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Bespoke 18kt Yellow Gold Mini Emerald Cut Ring with pale pink and yellow semi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
certain light. stone size: Approx 9x7mm / 3.0 carat Side stones are Brown Diamonds - old cut or rose cut
Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

2 Pear-Shaped Brown Diamonds Cts 2.05
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing a stunning pair of pear-shaped, 2.05-carat brown diamonds. Many believe that the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond

Christina Addison Yellow Gold Semi Precious Mini Emerald Cut Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Bespoke 18kt Yellow Gold Mini Emerald Cut Ring with pale pink and blue semi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Aruba Ring in Rose Gold and Natural Mother of Pearl
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Aruba ring in rose gold and natural mother of pearl. Gold Weight gr.: 8.60 Products available on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Angara Natural Bar-Set Solitaire Round 1.5 ct Garnet Bypass Ring in 14K Solid
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brown hue.January Birthstone Ring for Women: Garnet is the January birthstone and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Orloff of Denmark, Smoky Quartz Sapphire Ring set in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Hua Hin, TH
-precious stones remains undervalued in comparison despite their unremitting beauty. Ring Size: 6.5 US Ring
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Pamela Huizenga Rock Crystal Dia Chinese Dragon Ring Yellow Gold 18k Halo1.28ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant, & Pear Color: Fancy Grey, Fancy Yellow, & Fancy Brown Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Natural Diamonds Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Garnet Smoky Quartz Citrine Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Emer 4.40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 1.40ct Cut: Emerald Color: Red Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

"Turtle Pond" Simon Ardem Central Park Fall Collection
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring with cross band of channel set career cut Diamonds, center stone is .85ct Fancy Orange
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Chic Brown Diamond Yellow 14K Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 22-0,11 ct Diamond 16-0,07 ct Weight
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Chic Brown Diamond Yellow 14K Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Earrings (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 22-0,11 ct Diamond 16-0,07 ct Weight
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Tango 18k Rose Gold Hoop Earrings With Brown Diamonds
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Tango 18k Rose Gold Hoop Earrings With Brown Diamonds A pair of unique 18k rose gold Pomellato hoop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 0.52/0.50 Carat Faint Pinkish Brown VS2/SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Pinkish Brown / Faint Pinkish Brown Clarity: VS2 / SI2 Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) White
Category

2010s Asian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brown Diamonds Stirrups Collection Bracelet
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet from Staffe Collection, featuring brown diamonds accent
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Garavelli 18Kt Yellow Gold Brown Diamonds Stirrups Collection Pendant Necklace
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace from Staffe Collection, featuring brown diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Garavelli 18Kt Yellow Gold Brown Diamonds Stirrups Collection Pendant Necklace
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace from Staffe Collection, featuring brown diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Mini Puzzle Earrings in RoseGold and Brown Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Mini Puzzle Earrings in RoseGold and Brown Diamonds with two pairs of coloured Mini
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brown Diamonds Stirrups Collection Bracelet
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet from Staffe Collection, featuring brown diamonds accent
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 0.30 Carat Fancy Brown Pink Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.15 x 4.13 x 2.43 mm Color Grade: Fancy Brown Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This fancy brown
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Diamond

Classic Brown Diamond Yellow Gold Small Hoop Lever-Back Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 2-RND-0,01-G/VS1A Diamond 100-RND-1,54
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Color Certified 2.08CT SI1 Round Brilliant Natural Dark Orangy Brown Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Weight: 2.08ct Clarity: SI1 Color: C7 Fancy Dark Orangy Brown Measurements: 8.13 x 5.04 mm
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Brown Diamond

Garavelli 18 Kt Yellow Gold Brown Diamonds Stirrups Collection Dangling Earrings
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangling Earrings from Staffe Collection, featuring brown diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Garavelli 18 Kt Yellow Gold Brown Diamonds Stirrups Collection Dangling Earrings
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangling Earrings from Staffe Collection, featuring brown diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.18 Carat Fancy Deep Pink Brown Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
making each stone one of a kind. Fancy Deep Pink Brown Diamonds are often featured in high end jewelry
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Faint Pinkish Brown SI2 Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 6.21 x 6.27 x 3.99 mm Color Grade: Faint Pinkish Brown FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Faint
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Mattioli Puzzle Pavé Medium Earrings Box 18k Rose Gold Brown Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Puzzle medium earrings in 18k rose gold, brown diamond pavé 3,34 cts. and two pairs of coloured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Garavelli 18 Kt Yellow Gold Brown Diamonds Stirrups Collection Dangling Earrings
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangling Earrings from Staffe Collection, featuring brown diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Mini Puzzle Pendant in rose gold and brown diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Mini Puzzle Pendant in rose gold and brown diamonds Diamonds carat: 0.14ct Also in other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Ro...

Mattioli Puzzle Black Ceramic Collection 18K and brown diamonds Gold Bracelet
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Bracelet in ceramic with one element in 18K gold and 0,68 cts. brown/white diamonds Small 15 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Puzzle White Ceramic Collection 18K and brown diamonds Gold Bracelet
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Bracelet in ceramic with one element in 18K gold and 0,68 cts. brown/white diamonds Small 15 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold Fancy Deep Brown Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14k Star .54ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamond Solitaire Carat: .30ct Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Gold

Mattioli Mini Puzzle Stud Earrings in Rose Gold and Brown Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Stud earrings in 18k gold and 0,28 ct. brown/white/black diamonds Manufacture time 4-5 weeks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k Gold and Malachite and brown diamonds Pendant
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold and Malachite Necklace and brown diamonds Pendant in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.25 Carat Fancy Pinkish Brown SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 5.65 x 3.41 x 2.01 mm Color Grade: Fancy Pinkish Brown FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Fancy
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.40 Carat Fancy Brown Pink VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
appearance, Fancy Brown Pink diamonds are often chosen for engagement rings and custom pieces, offering a
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.31 Carat Light Pinkish Brown SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 5.50 x 3.40 x 2.39 mm Color Grade: Light Pinkish Brown FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This light
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Fancy Pink Brown I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 9.40 x 6.02 x 3.31 mm Color Grade: Fancy Pink Brown FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Fancy Pink
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.61 Carat Fancy Pinkish Brown SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
rings and fine jewelry. Our 0.61 carat diamond is a beautifully balanced, mid sized stone that offers
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.47 Carat Fancy Pink Brown SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.28 x 4.25 x 2.82 mm Color Grade: Fancy Pink Brown FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Fancy Pink
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.17 Carat Fancy Pinkish Brown SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 7.65 X 5.72 X 3.61 mm Color Grade: Fancy Pinkish Brown FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Fancy
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.50 Carat Fancy Pinkish Brown VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.30 x 4.30 x 2.94 mm Color Grade: Fancy Pinkish Brown FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Fancy
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.34 Carat Fancy Pinkish Brown I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 8.33 x 6.01 x 3.74 mm Color Grade: Fancy Pinkish Brown FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This pinkish
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.32 Carat Fancy Pink Brown I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
, delicate pink brown shades to deeper, more vibrant tones, making each stone one of a kind. These diamonds
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA certified 5.01 Emerald Cut , Fancy Dark Orange Brown Natural Diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This exquisite 5.01ct Fancy Dark Orange Brown Diamond features a sought-after Emerald cut
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Fancy Brown Pink I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 7.19 x 5.38 x 3.43 mm Color Grade: Fancy Brown Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This fancy brown
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 2.98 Carat Light Pinkish Brown SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 10.34 x 7.55 x 4.80 mm Color Grade: Light Pinkish Brown This light pinkish-brown diamond is a
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Light Pinkish Brown SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 10.61 x 7.31 x 3.73 mm Color Grade: Light Pinkish Brown FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Light
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Pinkish Brown VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 7.75 x 5.37 x 3.59 mm Color Grade: Faint Pinkish Brown FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This faint
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.42 Carat Light Pink Brown SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 5.28 x 3.88 x 2.57 mm Color Grade: Light Pink Brown FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This light pink
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.36 Carat Fancy Pink Brown VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Fancy Pink Brown diamonds a symbol of elegance and exclusivity. Whether set in engagement rings
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.31 Carat Faint Pinkish Brown VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.00 x 4.77 x 2.74 mm Color Grade: Faint Pinkish Brown FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This faint
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Fancy Pinkish Brown SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 5.94 x 4.62 x 3.12 mm Color Grade: Fancy Pinkish Brown FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Fancy
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.43 Carat Fancy Brown Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.07 x 3.82 x 2.83 mm Color Grade: Fancy Brown Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This Fancy Brown
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.28 Carat Fancy Brown Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Measurements: 4.15 x 3.34 x 2.18 mm Color Grade: Fancy Brown Pink FEATURES OF THE DIAMOND: This fancy brown
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

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Brown Stone Brown Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact brown stone brown diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 28 antique edition and 65 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a brown stone brown 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 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a brown stone brown diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Single Stone, AB Jewelry NYC and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a brown stone brown diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Brown Stone Brown Diamond Ring?

Prices for a brown stone brown diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $637 and can go as high as $237,300, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,810.

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.