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3/8 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Le Vian Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Halo
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
the ring showcases an oval adorned with seven golden-hued diamonds on a black-embossed background. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.94ct Oval Cut Yellow Beryl, Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
cut Yellow Beryl with 4,94 ct; - 229 Brown Diamonds with 1,43 ct; - 235 Yellow Sapphires with 1,96 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Beryl, ...

1950s H.Stern 4 Carat Citrine Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Hicksville, NY
Stone Details: Shape: Oval Mixed Cut Carat Weight: 4 carat Color: orangey-brown Side Diamond Details
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.51 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Bezel Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Features a 1.51 carat brown-tinted oval cut diamond center stone set in a polished rose gold bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Gold Platinum 10.6ctw AGL Ceylon Alexandrite Trapezoid Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
ring. This superb stone is absolutely breathtaking and perfectly proportioned with strong color change
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Exquisite 1.10ct Natural Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
brilliant natural diamonds, collectively weighing 1.00 carat. These diamonds exhibit a unique brown color
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Glamorous 2.46ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
ring beautifully highlights 2.46-carat round diamonds with a unique faint brown to fancy light brown
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Joke Quick 0, 98 ct. Chocolate Pink Diamond Emerald Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ring in 18K yellow gold 4,8g & blackened sterling silver (The stones are set on
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Solitaire 18k White Gold Flower Ring with 2.4 carat Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
brown color adds a touch of sophistication. The round brilliant diamonds that surround the main stone
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Ring with Natural Colorless and Champagne Diamonds
Located in București, București
Opulent Contrast – 18K White Gold Ring with Natural Colorless & Champagne Diamonds Step into a
Category

2010s Romanian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luminous 4.15ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 4.15ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Featuring this stunning
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LeVian 1.8ctw Aquamarine and Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k White Gold
By Le Vian
Located in McLeansville, NC
her engagement ring. A timeless piece for a memorable proposal or anniversary. Stones: - diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco GIA 6.71 Carat Fancy Color Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA Fancy Light Yellowish Brown Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring. Featuring one GIA
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Le Vian Morganite and Diamond Ring Rose Gold, 14k Oval Cut 1.18 Carat Milgrain
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information: Genuine Morganite Carat: .88ct Cut: Oval Color: Pink Size: 7.8mm x
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified, 1.99ct Natural 4stone Fancy Color Diamond wedding Ring in 18KGold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning natural diamond ring features a cluster of four square-cut diamonds in varying colors
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Rare Natural Alexandrite 11.70 Carat GIA Diamond Platinum Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Feast your eyes on this naturally colorchanging RARE natural Alexandrite and diamond Cocktail Ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

Stylish 19.32ct Topaz and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Yellowish Brown Side stone: 6 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.55ct Shape: Tapered Color grade: F
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Glamorous 18k White Gold Halo Ring with 2.4 carat Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
perfect choice. 1 diamond main stone of 0.45 carat cut: marquise color: fancy yellowish brown clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sophia D. Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire Ring Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in Miami, FL
. The center stone is a natural light brown old mine cut diamond Vs2 in clarity with an estimated 1.75
Category

1990s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Magnificent 9.72ct Tourmaline and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Magnificent 9.72ct Tourmaline and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5.65 Carat Oval Diamond Platinum Ring Excellent Cut and Polish
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This eye-catching 5 carat GIA certified oval cut diamond ring that has excellent I color and VS2
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Sparkling 14K White Gold Natural Diamond Ring w/ 1.12ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
natural fancy colors. This ring is IGI Certified. 1 Diamond Main Stone of 0.67 Carat Cut: Brilliant
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

AGL 3.01 Carat Natural Alexandrite Fancy Pink Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
! Condition: This ring is in excellent condition with strong details. The diamonds are in great vintage
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

1880s GIA Certified .39 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 1.9 grams Center Diamond
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow White Gold Gia 1.56ctw Round Baguette Diamond Classic Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Circular Brilliant Cut - 6 Prong Set- L Color - SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 18k Rose Gold Halo Ring w/ 1.70ct Natural Diamonds, IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond main stone of 1.70 ct. cut: cushion color: natural fancy orangy brown clarity: VS2 cut grade: VG
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Pearl Ring Moi et Toi Platinum Engagement Band
Located in Torrance, CA
stylish ring is a great example of Art Deco era jewelry. The two stone diamond & pearl 'Moi et Toi' design
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1.40 Carat Oval Natural Color Changing Alexandrite and Diamond Ring 14K Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
can range from green, to red and brown. Surrounded by a burst of brilliant white diamonds totaling
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.41 Carat Green Pink Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
Engagement ring featuring a 0.86-carat oval-cut Chameleon diamond, certified by GIA as a Natural
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Wide Pave Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite Garnet More Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
design with pavé set round cut stones including diamonds, light brown diamonds, tsavorite garnets, pink
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White gold ring with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies
Located in București, București
Ring made of 18K white gold, inlaid with 16 diamonds having 0.16ct, 6 sapphires having 0.30ct, 4
Category

2010s Romanian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold

7.10 Ct Certified Spinel, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Cocktail Ring set in 19.2k yellow gold: - 1 Antique Cushion Cut Spinel with 7,10 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapp...

10k Yellow Gold Elongated Oval Smoky Quartz and Diamond Ring 1970s
Located in Towson, MD
the center stone are 3 diamonds, all six totaling .18tcw of J-K color, SI1-SI2 clarity diamonds, which
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 0.78 carat Natural Diamond Split Shank Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Main stone: 56pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 0.78ct Shape: Round Brilliant Color grade: Brown
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 1.36ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 1.36ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified This elegant 14k
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Stylish 1.34ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stylish 1.34ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Dazzle and delight
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 1.19ct Diamonds Double Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.18ct Shape: Round Color grade: Fancy Brown Clarity grade: VVS
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 18K White Gold Ring with 1.45 Ct Natural Diamonds- AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
brilliant cut made from 18k white gold diamond ring with AIG certificate. -1 diamond main stones of 0.14 ct
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Levian Opal Diamond Double Halo Ring 14k Rose Gold 6.9g sz 7
Located in Northbrook, IL
Secondary Stone: White Diamonds and brown diamonds Ring Size: 7 Weight: 6.9 grams Condition: Excellent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Tiger’s Eye and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
cabochon of tiger’s eye set in 18K yellow gold. The rich golden-brown stone is accented with two brilliant
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Diamond Halo Ring, 10k Round Checkerboard 3.44ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Genuine Smoky Quartz Carat: 3.30ct Cut: Round Checkerboard Color: Brown Diameter
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold

18K Wide Pave Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite Garnet More Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 90 stones - full cut round - 1.2 - 1.5 mm - approximately 1.20 total carats - G
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 10k Round Cut .33ctw Champagne Stackable Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .33ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Champagne
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Unique 18K White Gold Ring with 1.08 Ct Natural Diamonds, IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning ring made from 18k white gold with 1.08 total carat of oval brilliant diamond, rectangular
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luxurious 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring w/ 0.7ct Natural Diamonds-AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
orange brown diamonds on the side. The ring is made from an 18k yellow gold with AIG certificate. -1
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish 1.59ct Fancy-Colored Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone: 1 pc Diamond Side stone carat weight: 0.09ct Shape: Oval Color grade: Fancy Light Brown Clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.82 Carat Morganite Cushion Cut Diamond Accents 10K Rose Gold Classic Ring
Located in New York, NY
, surrounded by genuine white and brown diamonds. This ring is beautifully crafted and completed with a
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Platinum 6.09ct Boulder Opal w/ Diamond Halo Free Form Custom Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Boulder Opal - Free Form Cut - Prong Set - Brown Color w/ Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Owl Cocktail Ring Estate 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ruby Quartz Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct owl estate cocktail ring, crafted in 14k white gold. Brown quartz is pave set into the
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Yellow Gold Ring with 1.38 ct Total Natural Diamonds - GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 0.42 Carat Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold This stunning ring
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish 3.47ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Eternity Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stylish 3.47ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Eternity Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified Embrace
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Elegant 18k Rose Gold Cluster Ring w/ 1.44ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds with a rare color of orange brown natural fancy '. This ring comes with an AIG report and a fancy
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luxurious 18k White Gold Halo Ring w/ 0.93 ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful ring with a 0.93 carat fancy radiant diamond orangish brown diamond made from 18k with
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.50 Carat Round Cut Morganite and Diamond Ring, 10 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 6 1/2. Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k Gold as stamped Stone Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Stunning 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring with 1.08 ct Natural Diamonds - IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.08 Carat Fancy Dark Brown Pentagon Modified Brilliant Diamond Ring This stunning art deco style
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 1.47 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
fancy greenish brown clarity: VS1 cut grade: EX -2 diamond side stones of 0.175 ct. each, total: 0.35
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.