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Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Light Pink Morganites
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary 18 karat yellow gold Hortensia cocktail stud earrings are encrusted with round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Beryl, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...

GIA Certified 2.73 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a GIA Certified 2.73 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.43 Carats of Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Modern Emerald Diamond Yellow 18K Gold Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Gold 18K Ring Yellow Matching Necklace and Earrings Avaliable Diamond 2-0,06 ct Diamond 20-0,32 ct
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2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Multi Tier Australian Opal Earrings Accented With Multi Gemstone Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Occasion: Cocktail, Red Carpet, Evening Wear Australian Opal Earrings, Multigemstone Earrings, Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, 14k Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Plum Blossom Contemporary Designer Earrings Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Plum Blossom cocktail earrings with green removable cabochon drops of emeralds are encrusted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Style Clip-On Sculptural Earrings in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern style 18 karat rose gold cocktail sculptural clip-on earrings are encrusted with 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yello...

Modern Style Clip-On Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Natural Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern style 18 karat yellow gold cocktail clip-on earrings are encrusted with 6 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yello...

6.00 Carat Natural Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Fancy Natural Emerald 18k Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Also Diamonds 0,29ct Emerald Weight 5.80 grams Adjustable Size With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Modern Style Clip-on Earrings in Yellow Gold with Natural Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern-style 18-karat yellow gold cocktail clip-on earrings are encrusted with 10 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Beryl, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yello...

1.57 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

11.80 MM South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Cocktail Ring featuring a 11.80 mm, Japanese Akoya Pearl and 0.60 Carats of Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

1.759 Carat Natural Colombian Sugarloaf Emerald Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Bochic “Orient” Orange Opal, Emerald, Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Orange Opal, Emerald, Kyanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Silver

0.87 Carat Natural Colombian Vivid-Green Emerald Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 0.87 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 1.12 Carats of Diamond Accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Cross Style Tourmaline Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Exclusive Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring (Matching Earrings Available) 18K White Gold  Weight 3,58 grams Emerald 2-1,04 Cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emeralds, Topaz Diamonds Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emeralds, Blue Topaz & Diamonds Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 3.17 Carat Siam Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

White Gold Fig Garden Contemporary Cocktail Drop Earrings with Topazes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary drop earrings are made of 14-karat white gold with blue topazes and diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphire Emerald Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set 18K & Silver Natural Blue Sapphire
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

1.99 Carat Natural Vivid Green Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.993 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.804 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

4.14 Carat Natural Oval-Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Modern Style Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings with Natural Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These modern style 18 karat yellow gold cocktail clip-on earrings are encrusted with 10 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yello...

Bochic “Orient” Natural African Ruby, Emerald, Blue Topaz Diamond Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural African Ruby, Natural Blue Topaz, Natural Emeralds & Natural Diamond Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Meghna Jewels Mother of Pearl Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
of pearl, .80 carats emerald & .38 carats of sparkling diamonds. Also available matching earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Diamond Ring Set In 18K Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Diamond Ring Set In 18K Silver
Category

1990s Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

H. Stern Diamond Pink Tourmaline White Gold Ring And Earrings Set
By H. Stern
Located in Southampton, PA
Tourmaline - 13mm x 9.5mm 10x Emerald Cut Diamonds 8x Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Earrings: 2x Pink
Category

1990s Brazilian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

Classic Emerald Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 18-RND 57-0,09-4/6- Emerald 16-RND-0,18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vikki Carr Estate Modernist Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Certificate Auth.
Located in New York, NY
The modernist Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring belonging to the legendary
Category

20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Emeralds, Sapphire Opal Ring Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphire & Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Emerald Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver
Category

1990s Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Emerald Diamond Ring Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Sapphire, Emerald Amethyst & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold &Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald & Natural Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold &Silver Natural Oval Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Halo Fancy Natural Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
HIGHLIGHTS★ -Three-tone gold earrings with natural diamonds -Emerald-cut, round-cut, and oval-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Blue Sapphire Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Blue Sapphire Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Blue Sapphire Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Blue Sapphire Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold Sapphires Contemporary Dimensional Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary 18 karat yellow gold Hortensia cocktail stud dimensional earrings are encrusted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold,...

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Diamond Ring Set In 18K Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Orange Opal, Emerald Diamond Ring Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Orange Opal, Emerald & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Aquamarine Red Coral Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 1.30 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yello...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamonds, Emeralds Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamonds, Emeralds & Orange Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamonds, Emeralds Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphirs & Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Style 1.15 Carat White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
available also with a central Ruby or a central Emerald. This Ring has also its matching Earrings. Size ITA
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yello...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings with Diamonds and Morganites
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary 18 karat yellow gold Hortensia cocktail clip-on earrings are encrusted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Emeralds Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emeralds Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings with Diamonds and Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary 18 karat yellow gold Hortensia cocktail clip-on earrings are encrusted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Emeralds Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emeralds Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Plum Flowers Contemporary Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds and Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold, and encrusted with 6 round diamonds (0.18 Carat) and detachable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

CARTIER Paris Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3.73 Cwt Sapphires Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Mounted at the sides in channel settings, with 10 calibrated emerald faceted cut diamonds, with a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Gold Plum Blossom Contemporary Designer Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Plum Blossom cocktail earrings are made of 18 karat white gold and feature green removable
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary 18 karat yellow gold Hortensia cocktail clip-on earrings are encrusted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary 18 karat yellow gold Hortensia cocktail clip-on earrings are encrusted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...

Real 1.56 Carat Zambian Emerald Ring 0.47 Ct SI/H Round Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite earrings are handset with 1.56 carats Zambian emerald and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Plum Blossom Earrings with Diamonds by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
Plum Blossom cocktail earrings in 18 karat rose gold are encrusted with 10 round diamonds and green
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...

1980s GIA Sapphire 8.70cts Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful floral cluster design cocktail ring, crafted in platinum and 18K gold, makes a
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Contemporary Clip-On Earrings with 6 Round Diamonds and Pink Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold, and encrusted with 6 round diamonds and detachable rose quartzes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

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Cocktail Emerald And Diamond Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of cocktail emerald and diamond earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 11 vintage versions or 10 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of cocktail emerald and diamond earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Goshwara, Boucheron and David Webb are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many emerald cut, oval cut and single cut cocktail emerald and diamond earrings for sale. Most of our cocktail emerald and diamond earrings for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Cocktail Emerald And Diamond Earrings?

Prices for cocktail emerald and diamond earrings start at $1,082 and top out at $45,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $6,850.

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.