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Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
A wonderful platinum ring that is typical of the Art Deco period with it’s smart design. It is a
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond Rectangle 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant art deco design blue sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in solid 18-karat yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Filigree Black Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This absolutely beautiful Art Deco ring is in 14k white gold with delicate filigree details framing
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

No Reserve!, VS1 1.45cttw Fancy Diamond Halo, 14k White Gold Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Rectangle Step Cut Side Stone Diamonds Round: Weight: 0.20 cttw Color: I-K Clarity: VS1 to SI3 Metal
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

NO RESERVE! 2.71 Cttw Fancy Yellow Diamonds Halo - 18K Gold Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
piece. Ring can be resized free of charge prior to shipping out. Center Diamond: Weight: 2.01 Carat
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

6.56 Carat Emerald 0.20 Ct Diamonds, 14 Kt. Yellow Gold Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring can be sized free of charge prior to shipping out. Center Stone: ___________ Natural Emerald
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.06 Carat Emerald 0.24 Ct Diamonds, 14 kt. Yellow Gold Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring can be sized free of charge prior to shipping out. Center Stone: ___________ Natural Emerald
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.73 Carat Emerald 0.20 Ct Diamonds, 14 Kt. Yellow Gold Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring can be sized free of charge prior to shipping out. Center Stone: ___________ Natural Emerald
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.59 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire and 0.60 Ct Diamonds - 18 Kt. White Gold - Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring can be sized free of charge prior to shipping out. Center Natural Sapphire Weight: 9.59
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 0.12 Carat Old Cut Diamond Openwork Rectangle Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian openwork rectangle ring crafted in 14K gold. The piece features: - 1 pc. old
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Marcasite and Onyx Sterling Silver Flower Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
sparkling look. This pretty 1930s Art Deco marcasite and onyx ring is made in sterling silver. The silver
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Bloodstone Rectangle Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage signet ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1970. The piece features a rectangle
Category

20th Century Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Midcentury 9 Karat Gold Rectangle Carnelian Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Midcentury 14 Karat Gold Rectangle Carnelian Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage signet ring crafted in 14K slightly yellow gold. The piece features a rectangle
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
beautiful green stone sit two round cut diamonds measuring 5pts each. The circle and rectangle shaped stones
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Carnelian Rectangle Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage signet ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. The piece features rectangle shape
Category

Late 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Rectangle Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century 18 Karat Gold Lapis Lazuli Rectangle Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Ring with old mine cut diamonds up to 0.80ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum ring set with old mine cut diamonds up to . 0.80ct – G/H – SI/Pique – ring size U.S. 9.25
Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 7.00 Carat Aquamarine 0.15 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage rectangle cocktail ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1970. The piece features: - 1
Category

20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold 0.85 Carat Yellow Sapphire 0.35 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage rectangle cluster ring crafted in 14K yellow gold and 925 silver. Circa 1960
Category

20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

New Santa Maria IF Concave Cut 25.20 Ct Aquamarine Wh Sapp Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 6.5. This stone was mined in the Philippines. It is a beautifully concave cut
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Santa Maria IF 18.1 Ct Radiant Cut Aquamarine Blue Apatite Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful ring! The ring is a size 7. This stone was mined in the Philippines. It is a
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Apatite, Silver, Sterling Silver

Midcentury 14 Karat White Gold Carved Carnelian Man Profile Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a massive rectangle signet ring crafted in 14K white gold. The piece features carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Natural and Untreated Jade Brooch in Apple Green Singularly Spectacular
Located in Northampton, MA
beautifully designed 14K rose gold framework, this Art Deco period brooch is quite the stunning rectangle of
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Gold Tone Black Rectangle Pin Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Georgian 9 Karat Gold Red Garnet Seed Pearl Black Enamel Rectangle Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 3.0 Carat Green Chalcedony 1.92 Carat Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and diamond three stone ring, the octagonal-cut emerald weighing 2.44 carats accompanied
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 2CT Diamond Engagement Art Deco Style Ring, Art Deco Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
A HEAD-TURNING and 100% classy rectangle Art Deco tank diamond ring! This unique and very
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Art deco (1920-1935) Composition: 18K Gold & Platinum. Stones: • 2 Single cut diamonds of
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

French Art Deco 3.50 Carat No-Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
From the apex of the Art Deco period - circa 1925 - via Paris, France, comes this exquisite
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Rectangle Gold Ring, Large Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
Such a classy and elegant gold ring with diamonds and luxury blue sapphire. This beautiful Art Deco
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French Antique Art Deco 2ct Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
A classy Art Deco sapphire and diamond platinum ring! This beautiful ring is made of solid platinum
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Superb Platinum and Gold Art Deco Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunning Art Deco ring in 18K yellow gold and platinum emanates romance through three ellipsis
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1920s Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
This is a beautifully constructed Antique engagement ring from the Art Deco time period which is
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sabine Getty Enamel Diamond Gold Harlequin Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
enamel. Available in size 51.5, can be resized. Diamond: 0.25 The beautiful Art Deco inspired
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Sabine Getty Enamel Diamond Gold Harlequin Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
enamel. Available in size 52, can be resized. Diamond: 0.35 The beautiful Art Deco inspired
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Sabine Getty Sapphire Diamond Harlequin Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
UK (6.5 US). Diamond: 0,60 Yellow Sapphire: 1,10. The beautiful Art Deco inspired fine
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Sabine Getty Blue Sapphire Diamond Harlequin Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
diamond and sapphire rectangle rings, and lozenge and round shaped coloured pinky rings. Sabine was
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Sabine Getty Blue Sapphire Emerald Diamond Harlequin Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
emeralds and blue, pink and yellow sapphires. Key designs include diamond and sapphire rectangle rings, and
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Sabine Getty Sapphire Diamond Gold Harlequin Pinky Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
(47 EUR). Diamond: 0,18 Yellow Sapphire: 0,30. The beautiful Art Deco inspired fine jewellery
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Double Headed 18k Gold Sapphire and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
bodies - with the rectangle calibrated ones. Snake rings were extremely popular in Victorian/Edwardian
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sabine Getty Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Harlequin Ring Pendant
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
green enamel. Diamond: 0.04 The beautiful Art Deco inspired fine jewellery line consists of all
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold,...

Sabine Getty Enamel Diamond Gold Harlequin Bracelet
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
. Diamonds: 0.32 The beautiful Art Deco inspired fine jewellery line consists of all white gold, and is
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Sabine Getty Enamel Diamond Gold Harlequin Earrings
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
white enamel. Diamond: 0.70ct The beautiful Art Deco inspired fine jewellery line consists of all
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Sabine Getty Enamel Diamond Gold Harlequin Pendant
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
enamel. Diamonds: 0.35 The beautiful Art Deco inspired fine jewellery line consists of all white
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Sabine Getty Enamel Diamond Gold Harlequin Earrings
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
enamel. Diamond: 0.50 The beautiful Art Deco inspired fine jewellery line consists of all white
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Sabine Getty Enamel Diamond Gold Harlequin Sautoir Necklace
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
. Diamond: 0.64 The beautiful Art Deco inspired fine jewellery line consists of all white gold, and is
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

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

Sabine Getty Enamel Diamond Gold Harlequin Bangle Set
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
enamel. Diamonds: 0.25 The beautiful Art Deco inspired fine jewellery line consists of all white
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Bangles

Materials

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

Sabine Getty Enamel Diamond Gold Harlequin Bangle Bracelet
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
enamel. Diamonds: 0.35 The beautiful Art Deco inspired fine jewellery line consists of all white
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Bangles

Materials

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

Sabine Getty Emerald Diamond Harlequin Stud Earrings
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
diamond and sapphire rectangle rings, and lozenge and round shaped coloured pinky rings. Sabine was
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Sabine Getty Pink Sapphire Emerald Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
. Diamonds: 0.20 Pink Sapphires: 1.65 Emerald: 0.55 The beautiful Art Deco inspired fine jewellery line
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold...

Sabine Getty Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Harlequin Earrings
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
white enamel. Diamond: 0.34 The beautiful Art Deco inspired fine jewellery line consists of all
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gol...

Sabine Getty Pink and Red Sapphire Harlequin Ear Cuff
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
The beautiful Art Deco inspired fine jewellery line consists of all white gold, and is set with white
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Sabine Getty Pink Sapphire Gold Harlequin Ear Cuff
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
beautiful Art Deco inspired fine jewellery line consists of all white gold, and is set with white diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Sabine Getty Enamel Sapphire Gold Harlequin Earrings
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
diamond and sapphire rectangle rings, and lozenge and round shaped coloured pinky rings. Sabine was
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, White Gold

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Diamond Rectangle Art Deco Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond rectangle art deco ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Enamel, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect diamond rectangle art deco ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A diamond rectangle art deco ring from Shlomit Rogel — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a diamond rectangle art deco ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Diamond Rectangle Art Deco Ring?

The price for a diamond rectangle art deco ring starts at $290 and tops out at $5,750 with these rings, on average, selling for $620.

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.