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1.05 Carat G VS White Diamonds Illusion 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Valenza, IT
can supply this ring with illusion setting in brown diamonds, blue sapphires, Emeralds and Ruby. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Lesunja Music Was My First Love White Gold Prasiolite Ring
Located in Zürich, CH
. multi-faceted green prasiolite. The impressive stone is surrounded by 67 signature VS diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brown 16, 08ct White Diamond Bracelet
By Ara Vartanian
Located in London, London
) White Diamond, in a round brilliant cut located at the Jewel clasp. For this ring is made exclusively by
Category

2010s Brazilian Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.59 Carat Oval Alexandrite Set on an Art Nouveau Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
. Stone is set in an art-nouveau ring mount with diamonds.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Alexandrite

18 Karat Rose Gold Tsavorites Starlight Constellation Ring by Niquesa
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
not resizable but is available in other size in blue sapphires, white diamond, brown diamonds and
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2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Rose Gold Brown Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
striking chocolate diamonds have a fabulous champagne/brown color along with the sparkling white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Rose Gold

14k Rose Gold Brown Dazzling Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
striking chocolate diamonds have a fabulous champagne/brown color along with the sparkling white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14k Rose Gold Brown Gorgeous Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
striking chocolate diamonds have a fabulous champagne/brown color along with the sparkling white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

0.93 GSI Diamonds 1.36 Brown Diamonds 3.08 Amethyst Pink Gold Pendant Necklace
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
chain with resizing ring on 41 centimeters and stones on circles. The pendant is a round element set
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

"The Diamond Ring" Center Table ft. Antigue Brown Granite and Glass
By Grzegorz Majka
Located in London, GB
as the Diamond collection defends itself. Stone plays the main role and is our hidden and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Granite

2.02 Carat Natural Fancy Dark Orange Brown Cushion Shape Diamond
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
2.02 carat Natural Fancy Dark Orange Brown Cushion Shape Diamond with GIA lab report numbered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond

0.60 White GSI 1.01 Brown Diamonds 1.65 Smoky Quartz Pink Gold Flower Bracelet
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
16 centimeters. Main element is a flower with 3 petals set in brown diamonds and 1 petal set in white
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

0.12 White GSI 0.15 Brown Diamonds 0.18 Pink Sapphires Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
ring at 42. The small pendant is an adorable flower with 3 petals in brown round brilliant diamonds, 1
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18-Carat Rose Gold Single Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1890
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Period Late Victorian, circa 1890 Composition 18-carat rose gold, single stone diamond
Category

Antique 19th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

1.78 Carat Brown Diamonds 1.27 Carat Amethyst 18kt Pink Gold Pendant Necklace
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
chain with resizing ring on 43 centimeters and stones on circles. The pendant is a round element set
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Raw Diamond Single Finger Ring by Parts of Four
Located in Chicago, IL
Raw diamond inset into sterling silver casing/ring.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modern Topaz Diamonds Bridal Necklace, Two Stone Necklace
Located in Orlando, Florida
Modern Topaz Diamonds Bridal Necklace, Unique Two Stone Bridal Diamond Necklace, Bridal Necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Barneys New York Brown 4Ct Smokey Topaz Large Opal Cut Luxury Diamante in 14k
By Barneys New York
Located in Downey, CA
Beverly Hills presents a Smokey Topaz Opal Round Diamond Luxury Ring with in Fancy Savanna Brown cut with
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2010s Other

Emerald and Diamond 18-Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
stamp PJW Gross item weight 2.50 grammes Ring size: L 1/2 (British) Emerald and diamond
Category

20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Rare Magnificent 20-Carat Large White Fire Opal Diamond 18-Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
bombe ring!!! Large fire opal center stone surrounded and adorned with finely set diamonds. Total carat
Category

20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Performance Art : DIAMONDS IN LOVE Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Bellessort
Located in Neung-sur-beuvron, FR
DIAMONDS IN LOVE Vivacious Diamonds scintillations on a yellow gold textured Cross. PERFORMANCE
Category

2010s Conceptual More Art

Materials

Precious Stone, Other Medium

18K Yellow Gold, Diamonds, Baby Akoya Pearls, Bangle
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamonds (round and rose cut) 4.51 cts - Baby Yellow Akoya Pearls 204 pcs (from 2-2.25mm up
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

69.20 Carat Labradorite, Diamond Pendant Oxidized Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
the stone with small jump ring in the center. Stones : Labradorite - 69.20 ct Champagne
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Brown Diamond, Labradorite, Sterling Silver

Gold Pendant with Brownish Diamonds and Blue Uncut Sapphires
Located in ประเวศ, TH
gemstones in their natural, unrepeatable forms. The uniqueness of each pendant, ring, and pair of earrings
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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

18 Karat White Gold White and Champagne Diamonds Open Heart Pendant
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
A large and thick heart entirely covered of white and brown champagne round cut diamonds. One side
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian 18K Gold Garnet and Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
34 diamond cut garnet and 16 opal stones mounted on 18k Gold. Unsigned. Box not included.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Other

14Kt Yellow Gold and 14Kt White Gold 11.43 Carat Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
fancy shaped rose cut diamonds, 7.30 carats of fancy brown round rose cut diamonds and 2.40 carats of
Category

2010s Indian Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White G...

Donna Brennan Taupe Rough Diamond Gold Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
wrapped rings hewn from 18ct Gold, clustered with an assemblage of precious or semi-precious stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

21st Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jade Tsavorite and Diamond Dragonfly Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
row of cognac-coloured brown diamonds. Between the two jade stones, a dragonfly just alighted, is set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

649.50 Carat Freshwater Pearl Necklace Oxidized Sterling Silver with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
bead. The clasp has three jump rings with a lobster claw clasp in oxidized sterling silver. Stones
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2010s Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Diamond Lion on Green Malachite Energy Necklace 18k Gold and Sterling Silver
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
lion crafted in 18k rose gold and sterling silver. Embellished with brown diamonds, the lion appears to
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

46.20 Cameo Diamond Pendant in Oxidized Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
reproduction of Victorian style jewelry. Stones : Cameo Shell : 46.20ct Diamonds - 2.06 ct
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

2002 Los Angeles Lakers NBA Championship Ring with Original Presentation Box
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
-karat gold with all real, genuine high grade diamonds and real amethyst(center stone shows wear). This
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Early 2000s More Furniture and Collectibles

Garnet Quatrefoil Earrings 18k Diamonds
Located in Naples, FL
diamonds approx. 0.60 CTS and round brilliant cut brown diamonds approx. .65 CTS garnets approx. 9 CTS
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

27.50 Carat Opal, Diamond in Oxidized Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT Gold post. Each stone is surrounded by a line of pave diamonds and each piece has been joined with
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2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

32.75 Carat Sapphire Earring with Diamond in Oxidized Sterling Silver, 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
with post in pure 14K Gold. The jump ring attaching both the stones together is pure 14KT Gold. The top
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2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

30.50 ct Multi Tourmaline, Diamond Pendant in Oxidized Sterling Silver, 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
with back of bail in pure 14KT Gold and jump ring. The bail has diamonds on the front set in oxidized
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2010s Indian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Brown Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

8.45Ct Multi Tourmaline Diamond Earrings Oxidized Sterling Silver with 14Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
piece with a diamond set in the center. The small 14 Kt Gold jump ring attaching both the pieces gives
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Stars with Diamonds and Amethyst Scarab Drop Earrings
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
fashioned in 18k yellow gold and sterling silver, and set with brown and white diamonds at their heads and
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling ...

144 Carat Freshwater Pearl Diamond Bracelet Oxidized Sterling Silver, 14Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
joined by little silver jump rings in the center. Even the top on the safety has a little diamond. All
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Brown Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

20.01 Carat Pink Sapphire, Diamond Earring Oxidized Sterling Silver, 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
each other by 14K Gold Jumprings. All the stones are natural and real. The diamonds around the tear
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

31.66 ct Kyanite Diamond Earring Oxidized Sterling Silver with 14KT Gold Post
Located in New York, NY
Champagne Diamonds are made with real natural stones. The blue color of the Kyanite stone is deep and looks
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2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

14k White Gold Vintage Chocolate Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
striking chocolate diamonds have a fabulous champagne/brown color along with the sparkling white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k Rose Gold Vintage Chocolate Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
striking chocolate diamonds have a fabulous champagne/brown color along with the sparkling white diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14k Rose Gold Champagne Diamond Gorgeous Earrings
Located in New York, NY
striking chocolate diamonds have a fabulous champagne/brown color along with the sparkling white diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14k Rose Gold Chocolate Stunning Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
and striking round brilliant chocolate diamonds have an excellent champagne/brown color. This is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

12.10 ct Emerald Diamond Earring in Oxidized Sterling Silver with 14KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
the earring with a 14KT Gold jump ring. This gives the earring a flexible touch. Every stone in the
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2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

9.93 Carat Pave Diamond Snake Pendant in Oxidized Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
snake body with a 14KT Gold jump ring). Stones : Champagne Diamond - 9.93 ct Ruby - 0.08
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

4.90 Carat Diamond Ruby Big Cat Earring Oxidized Sterling Silver with 14Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
of Victorian style jewelry. Stones : Champagne Diamond - 4.90 ct Ruby - 0.04 ct
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

8.53 Carat Opal, 3.55 Carat Diamond Earring in Oxdized Sterling Silver, 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
attached by a small jump ring to the top stud of opal surrounded by a line of pave diamonds. The earring is
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

22.25 ct Fresh Water Pearl Diamond Oxidized Sterling Silver with 14KT Gold Post
Located in New York, NY
the earring is made with diamonds and joined to the bottom with small jump rings and a little bezel
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2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

6 Carat Cognac Champagne White Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
: Central stones - mix of Cognac, Champagne and White Diamonds - total weight 6,05 carat mix sizes Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

0.34 Carat Cognac Champagne White Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
The bracelet details: Central stones - mix of Cognac, Champagne and White Diamonds - total weight 0,34
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21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

15.60 Carat Spinel, 8.30 ct Pearl, 1.92 ct Diamond Earrings in Silver, 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
. The top is attached to the bottom with a jump ring in 14K Gold making it dangling. Stones : Black
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

242.40 Carat Multi Sapphire Diamond Bracelet Oxidized Sterling Silver, 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
sapphires. Each stone is surrounded by a line of pave diamonds and is joined by each other with hidden rings
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2010s Indian Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

56.10 Ct Agate, 1.15 Ct Sapphire and 2.12 Ct Diamond Earring in Silver, 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
earring. The agate stone is beautifully set surrounded by pave champagne diamonds and blue sapphires. The
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Agate, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

0.65 CTW Round Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Gold Center Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 0.58 CT Clarity: I1 Color: L, Faint Brown Measurements: 5.37
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

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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.