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Vintage Platinum Unique 1.82ct GIA Brown Square Emerald Asscher Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
center diamond weighs exactly 1.82 carats with a fancy dark yellow-brown color and eye-clean SI2 clarity
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified, 1.00ct Natural Fancy Brown-Pink Cushion Diamond Ring 18KT Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
GIA Certified 1.00-carat Natural Fancy Brown-Pink Cushion Diamond Ring in 18KT Gold. This exquisite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Luca Carati 18K White Gold White and Brown Diamonds Square Cushion Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
An intriguingly intricate design is lavishly topped off with a plethora of dazzling diamond stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pomellato Cocco 18k Gold Fancy Brown Champagne Diamond Wide Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This bold diamond cocktail band ring by Pomellato is crafted in Italy from solid 18k rose gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold GIA Fancy Pinkish Brown Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Star Pave Set - Fancy Pinkish Brown
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reddish Brown Salt and Pepper Diamond Slice 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 14k rose gold ring set with a reddish brown salt and pepper diamond slice set on a wide
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

2.06ct Reddish Brown Rustic Salt Pepper Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Gold AD2397
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A stunning reddish brown diamond is set on a solid 14k rose gold setting with double prongs at
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA 5.30ctw Natural Fancy Brown Round Cut Diamond Vintage Platinum RoseGold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is ring is just Beautiful! The Ultimate Luxury from our Fancy Colored Diamond Estate
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Pomellato 18 Karat Yellow Gold Duna Matte Brown Diamond Dome Ring
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Duna Matte Brown Diamond Dome Ring Pomellato statement ring from the Duna Collection. 18-karat
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

3.70 Carat Round Cut Brown, Pink And White Diamond, Engagement Ring in Platinum.
Located in New York, NY
Engagement ring style showcasing a 2.91 carat Brown, round brilliant cut diamond at the center The
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

Le Vian 14K White Gold 5/8 Ct Cushion Aquamarine and Brown Diamond Accented Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
stones. The ring has a pair of ribbon twists framing the center stone. Le Vian is known for their
Category

2010s Chinese Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.25 Carat Oval Fancy Brown Orange Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Gold, GIA Report
Located in New York, NY
A timeless 5.25-carat oval-cut Fancy Brown Orange diamond engagement ring, certified by GIA with an
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

New 18k Gold 11.36ctw GIA Oval Brown Boulder Opal Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
cut diamonds that wonderfully complement the ring with fascinating amount of sparkle and total 1.57
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.13 Fancy Brown Yellow Pear Diamond in Custom Bloodstone Mounting
By Fourtané Workshop
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
diamond with the organic and unexpected luxury of bloodstone. The ring is a size 6.5 and cannot be resized
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.13ct Fancy Dark Orange-Brown Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Pear Shape Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful old cut fancy diamond and white diamond ring by Hancocks, centred with a wonderful old
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Fancy Dark Brown-Greenish Yellow Cushion Cut Engagement Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
Carats Cushion Cut Fancy Dark Brown-Greenish Yellow Diamond - Totaling 1 stone 18K Gold - weighing 8.31
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Collection 18 Karat Gold Smokey Topaz Brown Diamond Ring HF02020R-W-ST
By French Collection
Located in Southampton, PA
18K white gold broadens its expanse to accommodate this bold display. Waves of 2.49ct diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

New 18k White Gold 0.73ctw GIA Fancy Brown Old European Diamond Rose Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
:) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - Fancy Brown Color - VS2 Clarity
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pomellato Ring M AMA NON M AMA 18kt rose gold red tourmaline brown diamond
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
A stone for every emotion, in a precious version illuminated by a pavé of brown diamonds. Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

New Plat 14k Gold GIA Fancy Yellow Brown Solitaire W/ Marquise Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous, custom made, diamond ring is newly crafted in solid platinum with a 14k rose gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

1.75 Carat Golden Brown Diamond Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold Pear Shape AD2191-1
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A stunning pear-shaped golden brown diamond is set on a solid14k rose gold setting ♥ The shank
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

15.05 Carat Oval Moonstone with White and Brown Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliant cut diamonds (0.32cts/tw) and 160 brown diamonds (2.45cts/tw) are pave set in this ring to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified, 0.62ct Natural Light Pinkish Brown Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Brown Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, a true testament to the allure of rare and captivating beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified, 0.50ct Light Pinkish Brown Natural Pear Shape Solitaire Diamond.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Shape Solitaire Diamond Ring, a true testament to elegance and sophistication. Set in luxurious 18kt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified, 0.53ct Light Pinkish Brown Cushion, Natural Fancy Color Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds in halo and white diamond on the side. This 0.53ct light pinkish brown solitaire ring, a true
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold GIA Certified Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Main Stone: 2.10ct Radiant cut Diamond FYB VS1 (GIA) 2211171156 Side stones: 0.45ctw Diamonds H
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified, 1.00ct Light Pinkish Brown Natural Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Certified Light Pinkish Brown Natural Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Ring. Whether worn as an engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

White and Brown Flower Engagement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
brown diamonds total 2.25ct ◘ Size 53 europe, US 63/4 can be resize few numbers ◘ Made from 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Damiani Metropolitan 18 Karat Gold and Brown Rhodium 9 Diamonds Textured Band
By Damiani
Located in Southampton, PA
. The ring is embellished with scintillating white diamond stones that weigh 0.07 carats in total.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Damiani Metropolitan 18 Karat Gold and Brown Rhodium 9 Diamonds Textured Band
By Damiani
Located in Southampton, PA
gold, weighing 3.9 grams. The ring is embellished with white diamond stones that amount to 0.07 carats.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Roman Malakov 4.10 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carats total. The three-stones are surrounded by a single row of round brilliant diamonds (0.80 TCW). GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Joan Boyce 18k Gold Precious Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Scapolite center stone and two emerald cut Iolite stones on the side. Included on the ring are 4 brilliant
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold

Alluring 0.8 carat Natural Diamond 5-stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Introducing a unique 14K white gold ring, featuring 5 stunning rose cut diamonds, collectively
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chocolate Brown Enameled Stackable Band by Adolfo Courrier
By Adolfo Courrier
Located in Greenwich, CT
, enamel, diamonds and other colorful gems. This rose gold band has a rich chocolate brown enameled finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

7.0ct Oval Smoky Quartz Stone Surrounded Ring by 30 Diamonds in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ring is made in Italy from 18ct white gold. The center stone is a 7.0ct oval smokey
Category

2010s Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Gold

Tamir Diamond Gold Ring
By Tamir
Located in Southampton, PA
Dazzling diamonds take center stage in this highly glamorous design from Tamir. The ring boasts a
Category

Late 20th Century American More Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Set Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1999, 18k, Cartier, France. This sublime diamond-set 18k yellow gold ring is perfect for
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18KT White Gold and Cognac Old European Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An Art Deco 18 karat white gold cognac old European cut diamond three stone signet ring. A polished
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Colored Diamond Gold Band Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
colored brown diamonds along the band. Wear yours alone or stacked with similar styles. CONDITION: Brand
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

LeVian Multi Stone Layered Statement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7
By Le Vian
Located in McLeansville, NC
Make a statement with this stunning LeVian Multi-Stone Layered Ring, crafted in 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yello...

Chameleon Diamond Ring, 2.67 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
the only natural colored diamonds with the ability to change color. This stunning floral-shaped ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chameleon Diamond Ring, 2.14 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
when viewed in normal conditions. When the diamond is left in darkness, however, the stone temporarily
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

LeVian 1.04ctw Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds round brilliant cut, 100 stones approximately .95 total carats brown color, SI2-I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Trilogy Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
, present, and future. The diamonds include a colorless stone, a fancy yellow diamond, and a fancy brown
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

Madeira Citrine Diamond Ring
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
this emerald cut stone, weighing 11.69cts, is a perfect example. Delicately mounted with a diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Fancy Color Champagne Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880, 18k. This antique ring features a lively .80 carat champagne-colored diamond
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond and Mixed Gemstone Gold Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds, and 1.39 carats of tsavorites, while the central place is taken by a citrine stone that weighs
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman Albion Turquoise and Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Bethesda, MD
From David Yurman's Albion collection, a cushion shaped turquoise and diamond gold ring ♦ Designer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Loree Rodkin 18 Karat Diamond Rectangular Cocktail Ring
By Loree Rodkin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
color from brown, green, gray & yellow diamonds. The center stone is a faceted diamond with a grey hue
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White G...

Quartz and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stylish quartz and diamond cocktail ring. The offset 1 1/2" x 5/8"14k yellow gold free form ring
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold

Fancy color Diamond, 2.68 cts surrounded by White Diamond in a Platinum Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Diamond of a brilliant cognac (golden brown) color weighing 2.68 cts. This diamond has been
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With over two and a half carats of old mine and European cut diamonds, this three stone ring with
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LeVian Aquamarine Diamond Ring, 14K Gold, March Birthstone, Le Vian Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in McLeansville, NC
stones - full cut round - 1.50 mm - approximately .42 total carats - Light Brown color, SI clarity Ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Chameleon Diamond Ring 4.03 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
color families of green, yellow, gray and brown. Classified as a "classic" chameleon diamond, this stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.63 Natural Cognac Round Diamond 0.11 Carat White Diamond Mens Ring M109194-
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
center stone, this ring features 6 round Cognac diamonds encircling a single round White Diamond to
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.63 Natural Cognac Round Diamond and 0.11 Carat White Diamond Men s Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
center stone, this ring features 6 round Cognac diamonds encircling a single round White Diamond to
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

7.77 Carat Ashoka Diamond Ring with Pink Diamond Accents
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
this diamonds as weighing 7.77 carats, exhibiting M with faint brown color and Vvs2 clarity. The stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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.