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GIA 6.40 carat transitional cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center stone: Transitional cut diamond Weight: 6.40 carat Color: L Clarity: VS2 Accent stone: 4 baguette
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

1.28 Carat Fancy Brownish Orange Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Orange color, VS1 clarity, Round Brilliant diamond center stone with a pave frame and band weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

IGI Certified Fancy Color Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presenting this ring with unique Fancy Color diamonds set in a modern design displaying a rich look
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

9.921ctw Round Brilliant Cut Two-Tone Diamond Floral Pave Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brilliant Cut   Total Carat Weight: 5.27 Secondary Stones: 3.94 Light Brown Round Brilliant Cut  Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

5.10 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
For the sophisticate and lover of all things rare, this classically-styled alexandrite ring will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

IGI Certified Fancy Color Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring a magnificent ring with Fancy color diamonds, including rare Brown and Brownish Yellow
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A black star sapphire and brown diamond ring, with an oval, cabochon-cut black star sapphire, with
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold

14Y White Chocolate Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An estate 14 karat yellow and white gold diamond buckle band ring. This ring features a buckle
Category

Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Oval Champagne Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Crafted in a classic French design with a contemporary twist, this two stone engagement ring, or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

2.02 Carat Champagne Diamond Creeper 18K Yellow Gold Dressy Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
ring . Champagne diamonds are a stunning choice if you desire a unique, beautifully colored stone. The
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Bypass Fan Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Center Stone Type: Diamond Center Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Cut Center Stone Count: 1 Center Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Moonstone, Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Contemporary "Hedgehog" Cocktail Ring
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Black Diamonds with 0,06 ct; - 116 Brown Diamonds with 0,83ct; - 55 Green Diamonds with 0,56 ct; - 56
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone...

Antique Russian Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
in.) US ring size - 7 1/2 (17,5 mm) The ring comes in a fitted brown leather case of Jan
Category

20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

White Yellow Golden Champagne Colored Fancy Cut Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in Birmingham, AL
This fancy cut diamond ring features 2 marquise cut white diamonds (which range "F-G" in color), 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Green Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Pure Green 5.2 carat Tourmaline supported by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.75 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 10 Karat Yellow Gold Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Guaranteed 10k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI2 - I2 (brown); I2 - I3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Prehnite and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By F Vergano
Located in Troy, MI
through meditation. Center stone is accented with white and brown diamonds. Ring size 6.5. Prehnite 15.16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 6.66 Carat Fancy Multicolored Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
, brown, and classic icy white diamonds... All these stones are absolutely natural and weighting 6.66
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

White Burmese Jadeite, Fancy Color and White Diamond Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ring with the fire and sparkle of diamonds and the lovely soft touch of white Burmese
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond,...

A Colored Diamond Bombe Ring, c 1960
Located in Cincinnati, OH
-treated, browns, grays,golden and green. A great looking ring on, the stones have wonderful play of light
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Garnet Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K
Located in Montgomery, AL
center stone is a garnet measuring approximately 2.50 carats. The garnet is the traditional reddish brown
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Levian Chocolate Diamond Saddle Wide Ring Band 14k White Gold sz 6.75
By Suzy Levian
Located in Northbrook, IL
14k white gold, the ring features an intricate openwork design adorned with round brown diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Crossover 1.34 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Le Vian Chocolatier 14k vanilla gold crossover ring with chocolate diamonds and vanilla diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

0.72 Carat Natural Fancy Brownish Yellow Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.72 Carat Natural Fancy Brownish Yellow Diamond and 1.00 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

14k Gold White Diamond and Sapphire Horseshoe Mens Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
White Diamond which surrounds a 1.25 carat of Natural Sapphire as center stone. Total weight in grams is
Category

Vintage 1980s American More Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA 1.74 Carat Fancy Color Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brown diamond halo ring. Central to its allure is a round brilliant cut diamond of nearly two carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Dilys Chunky Color Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Dilys
Located in Hong Kong, HK
brilliant cut diamond center stone, followed by a sparkling gradient of 15 smaller, pavé-set diamonds that
Category

Early 2000s Hong Kong Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Belle Époque French Diamond 18K Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Brown Clarity: SI Accent Stone: 10 Diamonds Cut: Rose Cut Weight: Approximately 0.01 Carats Color: K
Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Sapphire Bypass Fan Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Weight: 2.80 dwt Center Stone Type: Diamond Center Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Cut Center Stone Count
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

4.81 Carat Natural Fancy Multi-Color Mixed Cut Diamond Heart Shape Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Heart Shape Diamond Cluster Ring Total Carat Weight: 4.81 Carats Natural Yellow/Brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Huge Diamond Set Coral Gold Octopus Ring 18 Karat, Italy
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960-70s 18k, Italy. Brilliantly carved in delicately hued coral, this ring features an
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Cognac Diamond, Tourmaline Amethyst Millegrain Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind Millegrain Ring in 18K White gold 6,1 g. set with a Cognac diamond 0,54 ct
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster 1.12 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Le Vian Chocolatier 14k strawberry gold ring with chocolate diamonds and vanilla diamonds. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Le Vian Diamond Band Ring, 14 Karat Rose Gold 1.37 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Le Vian Chocolatier 14k strawberry gold band with chocolate diamonds. This ring is a size 7, but
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Natural Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow Heart Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA Certified Natural Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow heart shape diamond cocktail ring. The center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond

GIA Certified 1.02 Natural Pink Diamond and Yellow Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
polished platinum and features a 1.02 oval cut fancy pinkish brown diamond center stone that is accompanied
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Lucea New York Tainted Rhodium Diamond Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Gray-Brown Collection Organic shape tainted rhodium ring with Diamonds set in 18K yellow gold. US
Category

2010s South Korean Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Lucea New York Tainted Rhodium Diamond Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Gray-Brown Collection Organic shape tainted rhodium ring with Diamonds set in 18K yellow gold. US
Category

2010s South Korean Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Le Vian Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Bypass 1.04 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Le Vian Chocolatier 14k vanilla gold bypass ring with chocolate diamonds and vanilla diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster 1.04 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Le Vian Chocolatier 14k honey gold ring with chocolate diamonds and vanilla diamonds. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Tone Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Vintage Style Two Tone Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold/ Sterling
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Joke Quick 2.3 Carat Rose-cut Briljant-cut Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ring in 18K Rose gold 5,3 g & blackened sterling silver (The stones are set on silver
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Exceptional Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
178 brown brilliant-cut diamonds. As one of the nine stones associated with the planets, the yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Prehnite and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By F Vergano
Located in Troy, MI
through meditation. Center stone is accented with white and brown diamonds. Ring size 6.75. Prehnite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Glamorous 2.35ct. Mixed Cut Stud Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Product Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Main stone: 18pcs. 2.35ct mixed cut natural diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold with Natural Fancy Brownish Diamond Ring (I1)
Located in New York, NY
& Grace ring. The 18k TT Gold jewelry boasts Cushion-Cut Prong Setting Natural Yellow Diamond (1 pcs) 1.02
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Collection 18 Karat White Gold Smokey Topaz and Diamond Ring LQ8-44996
By French Collection
Located in Southampton, PA
of 18K white gold and boasts shanks set with a pave of brown and white diamonds. Lastly, the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rosior "Corals" Contemporary Cocktail Ring with Diamonds, Sapphires and Emeralds
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Sapphires with 0,17 ct; - 8 Rubies with 0,08 ct. - 7 Green Diamonds with 0,07 ct; - 7 Brown Diamonds with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emer...

GIA Certified Natural Pink and Yellow Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fancy Pink-Brown diamond with even color distribution. The stone measures 6.79 x 5.50 x 3.68mm The other
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

GIA Certified .81 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's diamond engagement ring. GIA certified faint brown center stone in a platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum, Alexandrite and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Platinum, Alexandrite and Diamond Ring, Alexandrite weighing 1.48 carats,diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Natural Fancy Multicolored 5 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Fancy Yellow White Diamond 18K Gold Platinum 5CTW Ring Like a field of freshly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yel...

Unique 1.10ct Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Embrace the unique beauty of brown diamonds with this captivating 18k white gold ring! This
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Diamond Halo Ring, 18 Karat Rose Gold Round Cut 1.86 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
designer ring showcases a decadent chocolate brown diamond solitaire encircled by a shimmering white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luminous 0.5ct Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This elegant ring features 24 round brilliant brown diamonds with a total carat weight of 0.5ct
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Color Change Capella Star Cognac Halo Diamond Ring Black Rhodium
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Information: Center Stone: Capella Star 2.90 ct Side Stones: Cognac Color Diamond 0.83 ct Metal: 14K White
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

IGI Certified Fancy Color Diamond 18k Gold Detachable Cocktail Ring and Pendant
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This opulent Butterfly-style Ring has a rare variety of Brown diamonds in different hues (Fancy
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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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.