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Hugo Haan Platinum GIA Certified Emerald Cut Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
Details: - GIA Certified 1.12ct Fancy Yellow Emerald Cut Diamond - Diamond Halo Setting with F/ VS
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bridal Wedding Band Ring, Stack #21
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Bridal wedding band ring. Brown diamond set in 18K Gold. Simplicity With A Twist ring design
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bridal Rings

Materials

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

0.81 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
This unisex ring is done in 14-karat yellow gold. To stabilize the ring we designed two bars
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Color Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Alternative Engagement Bridal Handmade Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
gold. Custom order. For sale here is a handmade 18k gold engagement bridal ring with three pink
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Ye...

Bulgari Diamond Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, IT
Signed Bulgari, yellow gold 18K set with 8 diamonds, each 0,60 carats, G color, IF-VS clarity and a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Trilogy 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900 Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
cut Diamonds. The 18ct Yellow Gold shank has been formed into two elegant curves which arc into the
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
set in 18ct Yellow Gold boasting beautiful gemstones that are all original to the ring. Purchased in
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1870
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold STONES: Natural Pearl, Diamond AGE: Victorian, Circa 1870 MARKS: 18ct stamp
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luca Jouel Rose Cut Diamond Starr Band in Yellow Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
gold band features a star motif set with four beautiful rose cut diamonds. All you need, timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Cert
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
an 18ct Yellow Gold band. It would make a special engagement ring and sparkles endlessly in the light
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Diamond Unique Alternative Engagement Ring, 14k Solid Gold, Phoenix
Located in Hertsliya, IL
. * Gold: 14K Yellow Gold. * Ring Sizes: 5-8. * Sale items are final sell, and can not be canceled or
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Diamond 18 Carat Gold, circa 1910 Engagement Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Edwardian 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond ring is set with a 0.20ct Diamond. The Diamond
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 18 Carat Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1780
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
of Georgian jewellery. The ring displays 1.25ct of sparkling Diamonds in total with the centre
Category

Antique 1780s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Aquamarine Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A striking antique Victorian trilogy ring modelled in 18ct Gold and crowned with a beautiful 1.90ct
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Fine Edwardian Emerald Diamond Solid 18ct Yellow gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Fine Edwardian Emerald & Diamond Solid 18ct Yellow gold Five Stone Ring For sale we have a classic
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Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Crown Eternity Unique Diamond Wedding Band, 18k Yellow Gold, Ready to Ship
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Royal Crown Diamond Wedding Ring, 18K, Yellow Gold. Ready to ship! A beautiful luxurious design
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Amethyst Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1930
Located in Lancaster , GB
Gold face and fitted to an 18ct Yellow Gold shank. It is a magnificent statement ring and very eye
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 3.25 Carat Red Spinel Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Red spinel and diamond cocktail ring in 18-karat yellow gold. Polished metal setting with an oval
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 15 Carat Gold Dated 1897
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Diamonds which have superb SI1 clarity and H colour. The gallery is commissioned in 15ct Yellow Gold and
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold 1 Carat of Old Cut Diamond Dated 1875
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A grand Antique late-Victorian ring modelled in 18ct Yellow Gold and set with five stunning old
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Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18K gold half hoop 5 diamond ring
Located in Versailles, FR
bezel set in silver, which is typical to the era. The shank of the ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold
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Antique 18th Century French Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian 18 Carat Gold Platinum Diamond Trilogy Ring, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Edwardian Diamond trilogy ring is Circa 1910. A trilogy of Diamonds adorns the ring representing past
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Sapphire 18 Carat Gold circa 1910 Twist Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
: 18ct Yellow Gold STONES: Sapphire (0.23ct), Cushion cut Diamond (0.20ct) CLARITY: SI1 - H Colour AGE
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold 4.50ct circa 1900 Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
with a fancy 18ct Yellow Gold shank with lovely engraved shoulders. It is a very grand piece and one of
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K gold opal diamond halo cocktail ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a 18K gold opal diamond cocktail ring. This striking ring features a large, 14mm*11mm
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Vintage Garnet Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat Gold 5 Carat Garnet
Located in Lancaster , GB
fancy 18ct Yellow Gold shank with split shoulders. The ring is pre-owned but in excellent condition
Category

20th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
the sky and the heavens, making it divine. The ring is modelled in 18ct White/ Yellow Gold and would
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Morganite and Marquise Diamonds Engagement Ring, 14k Rose Gold, Rosalia
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful oval Morganite and Marquise Diamonds Engagement Ring, "Rosalia" Morganite is June's
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2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Diamond Twist Ring circa 1915 18 Carat Gold Platinum
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
boasts two Diamonds in a twist, measuring 0.40ct each in size. Circa 1915 The ring is set in 18ct Gold
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 18K gold platinum diamond pearl ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale an elegant 18K yellow gold and platinum Art Deco ring. The ring shows an unconventional
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 0.70 Carat Diamond, circa 1900, 18 Carat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This spectacular 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian ring boasts a 0.70ct old cut Diamond which is original
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Color Diamond 21-22k Gold Band Wedding Ring More Fashion Stacking Bridal Ideas
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Simplicity Small wedding Band ring with 9 diamonds. For sale here is one handmade wedding band ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Twist Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
, 18ct Yellow Gold STONES: Old European cut Diamonds (0.80ct in total) CLARITY: VS1 clarity - H colour
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
9mm x Height 9mm x Depth 4mm METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold STONES: Sapphire (approx. 0.18ct), Diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

32 Carat Natural Emerald Eternity Band with Diamond Detail 18k Yellow Gold Sz 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Up for sale is this stunning 18k yellow gold eternity band ring featuring a breathtaking 32.00
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex Fluted Bezel Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fluted bezel diamond eternity ring in 14-karat yellow gold. The band is prong-set with 22 round-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Ring 1.49 Carat Diamond Solitaire 18ct Gold Platinum
Located in Lancaster , GB
. DIAMOND MEASURES: 6.67mm x 6.74mm x 4.82mm STANDS: 7mm from the finger METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold/ Platinum
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.50 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Diamond filigree openwork wide band ring in 18-karat yellow gold. Size, 7 Height, 12mm Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hugo Haan White Gold Diamond Embrace Engagement Anniversary Ring
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
Selection Quality Diamond Pave in pave setting - 18kt White Gold - Can be created in 18kt Yellow Gold or
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2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

4.5mm Brown Diamond Hexagon Ring
By Satomi Kawakita Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
artful take on the classic solitaire engagement ring. Using repurposed brown diamonds and recycled 18K
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5mm Brown Diamond Hexagon Ring
By Satomi Kawakita Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
artful take on the classic solitaire engagement ring. Using repurposed brown diamonds and recycled 18K
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4mm Brown Diamond Hexagon Ring
By Satomi Kawakita Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
artful take on the classic solitaire engagement ring. Using repurposed brown diamonds and recycled 18K
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold Dated 1904
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous ring has been modelled in 18ct Yellow Gold and set with ten sparkling old cut
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3.5mm Brown Diamond Hexagon Ring
By Satomi Kawakita Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
artful take on the classic solitaire engagement ring. Using repurposed brown diamonds and recycled 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Era 18k Gold Banded Agate Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful Victorian era 18K gold ring, which provides us a mighty monochrome: The black
Category

Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Luca Jouel Rose Cut Diamond Antique Patterned Statement Ring in 18 Carat Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
, this gorgeous statement ring in 18ct yellow gold evokes a magical sense of antiquity. The central
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 18 Carat Gold Platinum circa 1910 Twist Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful Edwardian twist ring features two bright Blue Sapphires and four sparkling Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Ring 1.04 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Gold Platinum, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold/ Platinum STONES: Diamond (approx. 1.04ct total) CLARITY: VS 1 – F/G colour
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian Diamond cluster ring is set in 18ct Yellow Gold, circa 1880. The ring is
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat Gold Platinum, circa 1920
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A spectacular Art Deco cluster ring adorned with beautiful old cut Diamonds which are superb SI1
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold 0.65 Carat Ruby, circa 1930
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold and features a lovely baguette cut Diamond on each shoulder. It is a truly
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.60 carat Australian Black Opal Cocktail Ring
By Jiedy Jewels
Located in Indooroopilly, QLD
18 Karat Yellow Gold 4.60 carat Australian Black Opal Cocktail Ring Center stone is oblong shape
Category

Early 2000s Australian Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 18 Carat Gold Diamond Serpent Ring Dated 1914
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous antique Edwardian 18ct Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
complement the Opals beautifully. It is a stunning ring, modelled in 18ct Yellow Gold and looks fabulous
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Luca Jouel One Only 5.47 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring in Gold and Platinum
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
one of a kind ring made of 18ct yellow gold and platinum features a stunning rose cut pear diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Vintage 18k Gold Retro Cocktail Ruby Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a stunning solid 18K gold retro cocktail ring, featuring a unique intersect design which
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Mid-20th Century French Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond, circa 1900 Solitaire Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Antique 18ct yellow Gold Diamond solitaire ring is genuine Victorian. Circa 1900 a
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Rings Sale Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of diamond rings sale yellow gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Creating an item from our selection of diamond rings sale yellow gold has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Le Vian, Orostar and Evél Juwel are consistently popular. Take a look at a choice in our collection of diamond rings sale yellow gold featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a marquise cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes pear cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our diamond rings sale yellow gold for sale are for women, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Diamond Rings Sale Yellow Gold?

On average, a piece of diamond rings sale yellow gold at 1stDibs sells for $2,020, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $11,531 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.