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Rose Gold Diamond Reversible Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Round 2.20ctw Brown Sz7 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.20ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

New 18k 14k Gold Gia Fancy Dark Yellow Brown Solitaire W/ Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous, custom made, diamond ring is newly crafted in solid 18k white gold with a 14k rose
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

White Gold Fancy Brown Diamond Eternity Band 14k Rnd.36ctw Lattice Ring Sz 7 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.50 Carat Fancy Pink Brown VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.50 ct Colour: Fancy Pink Brown
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Fancy Brown Diamond Cluster Band - 14k Round Brilliant Cut .20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified, 0.67ct Light Pinkish Brown Natural Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pinkish Brown Natural Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring. Whether worn as an engagement ring, an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 3.9 Carat Multi-Stone Rough Colored Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Nine 4mm multi-colored rose-cut natural diamonds are held in simple bezels in a geometric Steven
Category

2010s Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.94 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Dazzling three-stone diamond engagement ring. The center stone is a GIA certified 1.94ct. round Old
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Brown Smokey Quartz Black Diamonds Pave Set 14K Gold Statement Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
A striking and elegant pair of earrings. These earrings feature square-shaped faceted stones with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold

Dark Brown Smoky Quartz Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Statement Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
and timeless appeal. The earrings are adorned with beautifully set stones, offering a subtle yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold

Stylish 1.01ct Diamonds 5-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stylish 1.01ct Diamonds 5-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Embrace elegance with this
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 KT Yellow Gold 7-Stone Yellow/Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Brown - weighing a total of 8.75 carats accented with 100 Round Brilliant Cut diamonds weighing a total
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 3.01 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Three-Stone Engagment Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular Art Deco estate diamond three-stone engagement ring. At the center is a 1930's 3.01ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

4.06 Carat Asscher Cut Fancy Yellow Orange Diamond 18K Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Three-Stone Ring Style: Three-Stone Metal: 18 Karat Two Tone Gold
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.06 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring. Natural GIA Certified brown orange sapphire
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.06 Carat Asscher Cut Fancy Y-O-B Diamond 18K Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Three-Stone Ring Style: Three-Stone Metal: 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Gemstone
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Carved Hard Stone Scarab w/ Rose Cut Diamonds Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Hard Stone - Oval Shaped w/ Carving - Bezel Set - Brown to Dark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural Green Tourmaline Stone 13.69 cts in 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set within a halo of diamonds, in an 18K yellow gold setting, this gem’s greenish brown color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Three-Stone Bypass Ring 14k European.22ctw Bezel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .22ctw Cut: European (center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified, 1.01ct Radiant Light Pinkish Brown Radiant cut Solitaire 18KT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: Style: SG-8280 Colour Grade: Light Pinkish Brown Center Stone:1.01 ct Radiant Carat Weight: 0.60 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Delicate Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Diamond Ring, simply elegant 14k gold, 6 prong setting with beautiful, clean white diamond
Category

Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pear Shaped Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k Rose Gold Center Stone Details: Approx. 1ctw Pear Shaped Diamond. Diamond is Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Octagon Fancy Deep Brownish-Orange Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18K Gold Ring with Brown Diamond and White Diamonds This exquisite ring showcases a captivating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Rosecut Diamond Shield Ring in Solid Gold
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
cognac and champagne diamonds. The central feature stone is a pear-shaped rustic rosecut pale cognac
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

3.19 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive certified brown diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated
Category

2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.15 Carat Fancy Diamond Cut Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! This two-toned diamond ring will leave a lasting impression! The center stone is a fancy colored
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold 2.69tcw Chocolate White Diamond Flower Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring with character. Weight: 19.8 Grams Stone: 2.69tcw Brown and White Diamonds Metal: 18k White Gold
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18.96 Carat GRS Certified Natural Rough Diamond and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
brown diamonds weighing a total of 0.63 carat. The ring shank is designed to look like a "tree branch
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Green Tourmaline Flower Ring with Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
and .40 carat diamond center stone. Total weight in grams is 10.85. This ring is a size 6, of course
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

EFFY 14k White Gold 0.95tcw Colored Diamond Cluster Ring
By Effy
Located in New York, NY
This unique vintage ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a warm brown diamond center
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.67 Carat Fancy Pink Diamond Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of this GIA Certified Fancy Pink Brown Diamond Ring, a masterpiece of elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Champagne Diamond Ring in Golden Titanium by MXHM
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in München, DE
Matural champagne diamond ring in golden titanium with a 2.39 carat brilliant cut stone, featuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Titanium

18k White Gold with Opal Stone and Round Cut Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Behold the allure of a white gold ring, adorned with a captivating opal boasting green and brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Pink and Brown Leopard Enameled Stackable Band by Adolfo Courrier
By Adolfo Courrier
Located in Greenwich, CT
, enamel, diamonds and other colorful gems. This rose gold band is enameled in pink and brown leopard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Champagne Diamond White Gold Pinky Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
 precious stones, pearls and diamonds with which he personally designs exquisite pieces of jewelry.
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring 18K Rose Gold Diamonds Ant Topaz
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K Rose Gold Ring witn diamonds and topaz Rose Gold 18K 20 Diamonds 0.44ct. 1 Blue Topaz 10.87ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Multi Stone Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Coral - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Mottled Pink Angle Skin Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

1.30 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Ring - Antique Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brown diamond ring with white diamonds has been independently tested using state of the art technology
Category

Antique 1890s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold

Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA Certified Green Diamond
Located in Bucharest, Romania
Yellow diamond, masterfully cut in a pear shape. This rare center stone displays a luminous blend of
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French GIA 1.50 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
throughout the stone, giving it a luminous and expressive character. Framing the center diamond are six
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
 precious stones, pearls and diamonds with which he personally designs exquisite pieces of jewelry.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Citrine and Champagne Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Experience the exquisite allure of this Citrine and Diamond Ring, a stunning creation. Crafted in
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Antique Late 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous navette ring showcasing a striking combination of diamonds. At the centre
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Inspired 1.94 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Weight: 1.94 Carat Color: K, Faint Brown Clarity: SI2
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Alex Jona Multicolor Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold diamond pavé dome ring
Category

2010s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.42 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Gorgeous 1.42 carat natural GIA certified radiant cornered cut diamond engagement ring. At the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

18k Rose Gold GIA 20.34ctw Cushion Checkerboard Faceted Fancy Color Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Cushion Checkerboard Faceted Cut - Dual Claw Prong Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

IGI Certified Natural Fancy Color Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This Ring features three rare Fancy Color diamonds, Fancy Greenish Yellow, Brownish Yellow, and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Natural Pink Diamond Halo White Diamond Ring - Eze Jewelry
Located in Bucharest, Romania
Stunning 2.00 carat Fancy Light Pinkish Brown diamond set in an elegant 18K white gold setting. The
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid Century GIA 1.91 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century engagement ring centers on a captivating 1.91 carat old mine cut diamond, glowing
Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Antique 14k White Gold Old European Cut Chocolate White Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique 14k white gold ring showcases a beautiful old mine–cut brown diamond as the
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.40 Carat Natural Fancy Light Brownish, Orange, Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.402 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond and 0.26 Carats Diamond accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

House of RAVN, Fiala Signature Ring, Equine Collection, 18k Gold Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grams Stone: champagne & brown diamonds Carats: approximately 2 carats, mosaic set Resizeable: yes
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 10k Gold

Mid Century GIA 2.01 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
modern lines of 1950s design. Two tapered baguette cut diamonds frame the center stone in perfect
Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 1.56 carat old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamond, its historic cut radiating a warm, romantic glow. Two marquise diamonds frame the center stone
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Stunning 2.21 Carat Natural Multi-Color Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Hakimi s Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
breathtaking mix of natural brown, yellow, pink, and white diamonds. The vibrant palette of stones offers a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring with a Yellow Diamond
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
under a microscope. The gorgeous ring features 3 Brilliant Cut White Diamonds in a total weight of 0.15
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

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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.