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18k White Blackened Gold Pearl and Fancy Diamond Octopus Squid Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
White & Fancy Champagne Color - 0.80-1.0ctw (approx.) (2) Black Stones - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Fancy Colored Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold and 18k rose gold Diamond Details: Approximately 1.66ctw champagne color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Prehnite and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Troy, MI
16.92 carat cabochon cut prehnite, accented with white and champagne colored diamonds. Ring size 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pomellato Sabbia Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
By Pomellato
Located in Tampa, FL
Pomellato Sabbia Champagne to Cognac Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Stones: Diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Trilogy Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
champagne diamond, together weighing approximately 1.25 total carats. Each diamond is elegantly secured by
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

Pomellato Sabbia Green Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose & White Gold Green Sapphire Diamond Sabbia Ring by Pomellato. With Green Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Gold Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
White gold ring set with two antique cushion cut diamonds (white and champagne colored): 6.85 x
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Vintage Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Colored Diamond Saddle Ring, 10k Rose Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Fancy colored diamond saddle ring in 10k rose gold. The ring features alternating rows of 196 white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Rose Gold

3.27 Carat Color Change Diaspore and White Diamond Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Details: 10 Round Diamonds at 0.03 Carats - Clarity: SI / Color: H-I Ring Size: Size 6. Alberto offers
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 K Rose Gold Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Romantic flower Ring in 18 K rose Gold set with 95 Champagne colored and white brilliant cut
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
beautiful ring! • Metal: .925 Yellow Sterling Silver with 10K Gold Plating • Average Gram Weight: 5.337
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
beautiful ring! • Metal: .925 Yellow Sterling Silver with 10K Gold Plating • Average Gram Weight: 5.337
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

1880 s Victorian 0.70 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features five old European cut diamonds Each talon set to front And weighing in total
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

Shield Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and 22k Gold
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
gold with a combination of white and champagne multi shaped diamonds totaling 3.22 carats. The Tagili
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Vintage Retro 12K Two Tone Gold Old Mine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
mine diamond ring is crafted in 12k yellow and white gold. The ring features old cut diamonds set on
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pasquale Bruni Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring, Italy
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in San Francisco, CA
, sinuosly adorning two fingers at once.! Set with 56 white and champagne round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Rainbow Enamel Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rainbow enamel Champagne diamonds 0.06 ct approx Can be stacked
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Certified Argyle Pink Diamond Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Oval shaped Pink Diamond Ring is handcrafted in Platinum and 18k Rose Gold to accent the gorgeous 0.72
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.57 Carats Fancy Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bypass style ring features two old European cut diamonds - one near colorless and the other fancy
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Trilogy Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
champagne diamonds have a combined weight of 1.25tcw. The face of the ring measures 0.4 inches by 0.4
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7- This lovely band features 12 round
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.75 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 10 Karat Yellow Gold Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
diamonds set in rose gold beads. A woven white gold trellis outlined in white diamond accents forms a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dress to impress with this bold and brilliant diamond cluster ring! This piece is crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dress to impress with this bold and brilliant diamond cluster ring! This piece is crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Pasquale Bruni Mandala 18K Yellow Gold 2.65ct Diamond and Mother of Pearl Ring
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Southampton, PA
is adorned with a mesmerizing pattern of white and champagne diamonds, accented by mother-of-pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chocolate Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, NY
elegant 14k white gold split shank halo setting. Center Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately .90CT Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Woven Ring
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Very stylish, and wearable, this ring features both white and champagne colored diamonds woven in
Category

American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7.25- This spectacular ring features one
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7.25- This spectacular ring features one
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 5 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Butterfly Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
openwork wings shimmer with a vibrant mix of white, yellow, champagne, and cognac diamonds, intricately
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry 22 Karat Gold Hand Hammered 3.22 Carat Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
shape champagne and white diamonds vvs-vs2 clarity, have been set in a hand made 22 Karat gold hammered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Pasquale Bruni 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Petit Garden Ring Size 6.75
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Boca Raton, FL
champagne diamonds, this small-sized ring offers a subtle yet luxurious shimmer. The intricate craftsmanship
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.32ct Oval Oregon Sunstone with Diamond Sides 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This is a beautiful vintage-inspired 14k rose gold ring featuring an Oregon sunstone in the
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Lucea New York Topaz and Diamond Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
"Palm Beach Collection" Introducing the Exquisite Topaz and Diamond Trilogy Ring, a stunning
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Simoneta Pear Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center:2.22- Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wear Art every day! This designer, 14K White Gold Hand-Crafted ring features Twenty (20) brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian 14 Karat Rose Gold Brown Quartz and Diamond Ring Size 5 #21524
By Le Vian
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Le Vian 14 Karat Rose Gold Brown Quartz and Diamond Ring Size 5- Make a bold statement with this
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Le Vian 14 Karat Rose Gold Brown Quartz and Diamond Ring Size 5 #21524
By Le Vian
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Le Vian 14 Karat Rose Gold Brown Quartz and Diamond Ring Size 5- Make a bold statement with this
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1 Carat Natural Color Change Anatolite and Diamond Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Round White Diamonds at 0.20 Carat- Clarity: SI / Color: H-I Ring Size: 6.75. Alberto offers
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.39 Carat Natural Color Changing Diaspore and Diamond Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Stone Details: 20 Brilliant Princess White Diamonds at 1.38 Carats- Clarity: SI / Color: H-I Alberto
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Alexandrite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Woodland Mushroom Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
and features white, champagne and black diamonds. Ring Size: 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Woodland Mushroom Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
and features white, champagne and black diamonds.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

MWI Eloquence Michael Werdiger 1.93CT Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MWI Eloquence / Michael Werdiger Bypass Ring Two Stunning Marquise Shape Champagne Diamonds 1.65ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Crivelli Blue Sapphire and Multi Color Diamond Ring
By Crivelli
Located in Derby, NY
This amazing Crivelli ring checks all the boxes. Elegant with an array of white and champagne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium

18 Karat Rose Gold 0.75 Carat Curved Diamond Pave Ladies Ring
Located in New York, NY
with rich champagne diamonds on top. Also available in platinum, white gold, or 18K yellow gold by
Category

2010s Modern Bridal Rings

10K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Channel Band
Located in New York, NY
! This beautiful ring is created in genuine .925 sterling silver and plated with 10k yellow gold, a metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

10K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Channel Band
Located in New York, NY
! This beautiful ring is created in genuine .925 sterling silver and plated with 10k yellow gold, a metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Italian Modern Cluster Band in 14Kt Gold with 1.84 Cts in Natural Color Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Classic ring with color diamonds. Beautiful contemporary colorful ring, crafted in Italy in solid
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

12mm Golden South Sea Pearl and Natural Diamonds ring
Located in Singapore, SG
with natural diamonds on a solid 18-karat gold ring, it is a perfect accessory for a special occasion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Radiant Cut Color Changing Diaspore Halo Engagement Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Round White Diamonds Approximately 0.42 Carats - Clarity: SI / Color: H-I Ring Size: Size 6.5. Alberto
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mark Broumand 3.13 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous from every angle, this two-tone diamond engagement ring features a magnificent 3.01ct oval
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

DENDRITIC AGATE PENDANT, with White Diamonds, Champagne Diamonds 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
DENDRITIC AGATE PENDANT TWILIGHT Dendritic Agate, White Diamonds, Champagne Diamonds, 14k gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, White Diamond, 14k Gold

.98 Carat "Brown" Princess Diamond in Halo
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white and rose gold ladies diamond halo ring containing 1 princess cut diamond brown (C4 on the
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

Whimsical Octopus Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, champagne diamonds and white diamonds, the diamonds totaling approximately 2.00 carats, ruby-set eyes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Syna Yellow Gold Bracelet with White Agate and Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
White agate sugarloaf 20 carats approx. Champagne diamonds 0.20 carat approx. About the Designers
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Champagne Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
warm champagne diamonds and white diamonds. White diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Clasp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Natural Champagne and White Diamond Cluster Pendant 0.33TCW
Located in Victoria, BC
14K Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain with Diamond Cluster Pendant – Appraised at $1,850 CAD This set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Champagne Diamond White Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the champagne diamond white gold ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect champagne diamond white gold ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing champagne diamond white gold ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Beyond Fine Jewelry, DGI and Gilberto Cassola each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a champagne diamond white gold ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 54 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Champagne Diamond White Gold Ring?

Prices for a champagne diamond white gold ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $53,707, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,567.

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.