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White Gold Split Cigar Band Ring with Diamonds
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
This solid 14K gold cigar band ring with an open front and slightly curved sides make for a
Category

2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Custom Designed Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k Cigar Band Ring
Located in Naples, FL
. This setting incorporates enhanced blue diamonds (R) in a custom band ring with presence. The rings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Split Cigar Band Ring with Diamonds
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
This ring was hand carved and cast in solid 14k gold with pave crushed ice diamonds. A slight
Category

2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Gaudí Mosaic Cigar Band
Located in New York, NY
claw prongs on a 8mm domed cigar band, a cluster of diamonds in various shapes come together like
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Heavenly Bodies Cigar Band 10mm
By Viviana Langhoff
Located in Chicago, IL
melee diamonds. Band design features hand engraved milgrain details. 10mm width, 2.15mm depth. Size 8
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Heavenly Bodies Cigar Band 6mm
By Viviana Langhoff
Located in Chicago, IL
melee diamonds. Band design features hand engraved milgrain details. 6mm width, 2.15mm depth. Size 8
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Salt + Pepper Studded Cigar Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, whether a man or a woman, either will enjoy this edgy cigar band. * This extremely unique and one of a
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luca Jouel Black Diamond Floral Cigar Band Ring in 18 Carat Rose Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
cigar ring in 18ct rose gold features a repeating pattern in relief with forty-four bead set petite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Yurman Sterling Silver Ice Diamond Cigar Band Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style David Yurman Sterling Silver Ice Diamond Cigar Band Ring Material Sterling Silver Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

HERMES PARIS 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Cigar Band Ring Vintage Circa 1980s
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hermes Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Cigar Band Ring Vintage Circa 1980s Here is your chance to
Category

Vintage 1980s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k Rose Gold Diamond Cigar Band Ring
Located in NEWARK, GB
We love this handsome antique, 9kt Rose gold cigar band ring. A chunky rich rose gold band, Gypsy
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

1980s Wide Sapphire and Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A bold vintage statement piece from the 1980s, this wide cigar band ring is crafted in rich 18K
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Ruby Diamond Cigar Band Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage cigar band (circa 1960s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. SPECIFICATIONS
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pave Diamond Cigar Band Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine 14 karat yellow gold dress ring set with brilliant cut diamonds in a 'cigar band' style. The
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Brilliant Bezel Set Diamond 18k White Gold Wide Cigar Estate Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Wide diamond cigar band ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. The ring features 5 round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
are 2 princess cut diamonds one on each side totaling 0.20 carats. The top and bottom of the ring have
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Starburst Cigar Band Ring
Located in Troy, MI
This elegant 18k yellow gold wide cigar band ring is brushed finish on the outside and mirrored
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: platinum Diamond: 15 round brilliant cut = 1.44cttw Color: I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: platinum Diamond: 15 round brilliant cut = 1.44cttw Color: I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Yurman Diamond Gold Cable Cigar Band Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Miami Beach, FL
David Yurman 18k gold cigar band ring with cable design in the center and diamond accents at top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Wide 5 Row Diamond Cigar Band Anniversary Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A glamorous 5-row diamond cigar band anniversary ring that makes a bold statement. The tiered rows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18k Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous diamond-encrusted cigar band! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, the front surface of
Category

20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Cigar Band Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Weight: 0.10 carats Diamond Color: H-J Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Ring Size: 7.25 ​ ​Ring Height: 10.3
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Contemporary 18k Yellow Cigar Band Wide Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
The beautiful contemporary cigar bad ring is made in 18k yellow gold with both princess and round
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim Diamond 18k Gold 6 Row Cigar Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
diamonds are burnished to create a wide band ring that sparkles and sparkles. Total weight of diamonds is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning diamond cigar band from the Art Nouveau (ca1890s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the
Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire Diamond Ring Flowers Wide Cigar Band Platinum Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond & sapphire cigar band, crafted in 950 platinum. Round brilliant
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond R Initial Yellow Gold Cigar Band Ring Size 5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and yellow gold R initial cigar band ring circa 1970. Clear and concise information you
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lanières Cigar Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lanières Cigar Band Ring. Featuring 15 round
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Wide Band Cigar Ring 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage wide band cigar diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamonds: 44 baguette cut = 1.32cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Ring size: 7.25 (please allow two additional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tod Reed Palladium Sprinkled Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tod Reed Material: palladium Diamond: 108 round brillant = 0.68cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Palladium

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 80 round brilliant cut = 2.47cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Eternity Cigar Wedding Band
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Art Deco Diamond Wedding Band Vintage Eternity Cigar Band The ring is made of platinum
Category

Vintage 1910s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Faye Kim Platinum Cigar Band with Diamond Border
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Crafted in platinum with a matte finish and sparkling diamond borders, Faye Kim's cigar band is a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Baguette Diamond Size 7 Wide Cigar Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A tasteful vintage wedding band ring, with streamlined baguette cut diamonds perfectly aligned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tanzanite Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cigar Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond & tanzanite cigar band, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbed Tapered Cigar Band Ring Estate Vintage
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond cigar band crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring features 17 round brilliant cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swiss Blue Topaz Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Cigar Band Estate Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Summer color). The ring is a wider cigar band and makes a great statement on the finger, perfect for day
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

60s Opal Diamond Wide Band Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cigar Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural opal & diamond ring crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s). Natural pear cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 121 brilliant cuts = 2.00cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond

Vintage 1970s 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Cigar Band
Located in New York, NY
C. 1970 This bold band ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold. It features round white diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Pave Diamond and Baguette Cut Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: VS2 Diamond: 20 baguette cut = 1.06cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ring size: 5.5 (please allow two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

5.50ct Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cigar Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage invisible set ruby & diamond ring (circa 1980s to 1990s) crafted in 18 karat yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Diamond “Weave” Style Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 69 round brilliant cut = 1.05cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Diamond: 146 round cut = 2.36cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Size: 9.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round cut = 3.24cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: round cut = 2.98cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 2.36cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Wave Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 2.48cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbed Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut = .15cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Bubble Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 118 round brilliant cut = 2.60cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 24 round brilliant cut = 0.62cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond: 85 round brilliant cut = 4.56cttw Color: H / I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Wide Band Cigar Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wave Design Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage wide band cigar band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Enamel Flower Ring Sz 6.5 Wide Cigar Band Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond enamel flower ring crafted in 10 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s). Six
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Cigar Band Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Ring 5 Flowers Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond cigar band, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 6 diamonds total an
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Cigar Band Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate diamond cigar band ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 24 vintage editions and 107 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect diamond cigar band 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. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a diamond cigar band ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Damati, Allison Bryan and Five Star Jewelry are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and princess cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a diamond cigar band ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 45 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Diamond Cigar Band Ring?

Prices for a diamond cigar band ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $715 and can go as high as $20,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,800.

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.

Questions About Diamond Cigar Band Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What it's called when a ring has diamonds on the band depends on the design of the piece. Rings that have diamonds set into grooves that run along them are channel-set rings, while ones that feature small diamonds placed side by side are pavé bands. A band that has a single line of diamonds that travels all the way around is an eternity ring or band. Explore a wide range of diamond rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    What it is called when an engagement ring has diamonds on the band depends on the style of the setting. Accent stones are smaller diamonds that flank a central stone, while halos are diamonds that encircle the main stone. A ring with diamonds set in a crease along the sides of the band has a channel setting. Pavé rings feature many small diamonds placed close together along the band. Find a wide range of diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.