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18k Yellow Gold 5.60ct Round Pave Diamond Multi Row Overlap Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely breathtaking diamond cigar band ring crafted from solid 18k yellow gold
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Cigar Band in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold cigar band "750" on the inside. Basket weave design with round diamonds and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Red Enamel Ring Sz 6.5 Wide Cigar Band Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond & red enamel wide band ring crafted in 18k & 14k yellow & white gold (circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Wide Diamond Band Vintage Cigar Ring 18k Two Tone Gold 5 Rows Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond wide band (circa 1990s) crafted in two-tone 18 karat white & yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Rose Gold 1.25 Carat Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Cape May, NJ
Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 1.25 carats Ring Width: 10.86mm Rise Above Finger: 1.72mm Ring Size: 6
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby Diamond Cigar Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Low Dome Band Sz 4.75 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage ruby & diamond cigar band (circa 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Forty
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

70s Diamond Cluster Cigar Ring Sz 6 Band 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond cluster ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). 11
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Concave Cigar Band Ring 6 1/2 3.27 Carats
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K white gold diamond concave cigar band ring. Tested for 14k gold purity. No marks or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Concave Cigar Band Ring 6 1/2 3.27 carats
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K white gold diamond concave cigar band ring. Tested for 14k gold purity. No marks or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Wide Cigar Leaf Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Band Sz 7 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond cigar leaf ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Five diamonds total an estimated
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Wide Ring Estate 14k Yellow Gold Cigar Band Sz 6.75 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish ruby & diamond wide cigar band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 2010s). Faceted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Square Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: SI1 Diamond: 18 round brilliant cut = .36cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 6.5 (please allow two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Multi Colored Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.30cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Colored Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 142 round brilliant cut = .70cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cognac and Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 1.34cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Station Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.70cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Open Slant Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cutout Wave Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 99 round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Bubble Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 90 round brilliant cut = 1.54cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Maltese Cross Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 151 round brilliant cut = 2.05cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Wide Diamond Bridge Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white Gold Diamond: 27 round brilliant cut = .85cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

70s Diamond Cigar Band Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sz 7 Wide Ring Textured Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond cigar ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Three Row Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 21 round brilliant cut = 3.36cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Leaves Ring Sz 9 Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Wide Cigar Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond leaves ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.75
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Yellow and White Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: VS1-2 Diamond: 82 round brilliant cut = 0.82cttw Color: light yellow Clarity: SI1-2 Ring size: 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Cigar Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Sz 9 Band Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage emerald & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: I Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 9 baguette cuts = 0.36cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 6 ¼ (please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Oval Link Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: 154 round brilliant cut = 2.85cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

1.00 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Circle Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: 126 round brilliant cut diamonds = 1.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Mosaic Wide Set Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: VS1-2 Diamond: 8 baguette cut = 0.58cttw Color: F Clarity: VS1-2 Ring size: 6.5 (please allow two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Eternity Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 258 round brilliant & 144 princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Orange Sapphire and Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.68cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Sapphire and Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 12 round brilliant cut = .60cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Split Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Ruby: 44 princess cut = 1.54cttw Diamond: 36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Swirl Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 81 round brilliant cut = 0.40cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Wide Cigar Band
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 128 round brilliant cut = 6.50cttw Color: F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: VS1-2 Diamond: 10 baguette cut = 1.93cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Ring size: 6.75 (please allow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Cut Five Row Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: princess cut = 1.38cttw Color: G/H Clarity: SI1 Diamond: baguette cut = 0.55cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: AA Diamond: 74 round brilliant cut = 2.14cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Diamond: 6 baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Bezel Set Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round cut = 0.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Ruby and Black Enamel Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 1.06cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Pave Diamond Wave Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow and white gold Diamond: 61 round brilliant cut = 2.00cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 15 baguette cut = 1.60cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Princess and Baguette Cut Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 18k White Gold Diamonds: 34 princess cut = 1.02cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 18k White Gold Diamonds: 26 round brilliant cut = 1.04cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Chocolate, Black, and White Wide Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Chocolate / Black Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 70 round brilliant cut = 0.90cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Chocolate, Black, and White Wide Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Chocolate / Black Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 70 round brilliant cut = 0.90cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Chocolate, Black, and White Wide Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Chocolate / Black Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 70 round brilliant cut = 0.90cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Fluer De Lis Cut Out Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.74cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Round, Baguette, and Princess Cut Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 59 round brilliant, baguette, and princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Yellow Gold Antique Style Bezel Set Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white & yellow gold Diamond: 7 round brilliant cut = 0.28cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Black and White Diamond Spiral Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round cut = 2.20cttw Color: Black / G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 9-carat gold has a unique shimmering
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Simon G 18 Karat Tri Tone Diamond, Pink Diamond, and Yellow Diamond Cigar Band
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Simon G Material: 18k Tri-Tone Diamonds: 90 round brilliant cuts = .44cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Ruby and Bezel Set Diamond Concave Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 32 round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Emerald and Diamond Seven Row Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow & white gold Diamond: 24 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Round and Emerald Cut Three Row Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.75cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.