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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
Category

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
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Color Diamonds Platinum Handmade Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
in platinum. (pictured in 18K gold) For sale here is a handmade engagement bridal ring with three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Five-Stone Ring 1.10 Carat of Diamond 18 Carat Gold Dated 1892
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A striking Antique late-Victorian ring crafted in solid 18ct Yellow Gold and lined with five
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Five Stone Ring 1.4ct Diamond Dated 1909
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Edwardian five stone diamond ring made in Chester by Edward Durban & Co in 1909
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Style Emerald Diamond Trilogy Ring 3.39ct Emerald 1.95ct Diamond
Located in Kendal, GB
faithfulness. The piece is modelled in solid 18ct white/ yellow gold with London hallmarks within the band and
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21st Century and Contemporary European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.65 Carat Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring 18 Carat Gold Dated 1987
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Vintage Edwardian inspired ring has been commissioned in 18ct Yellow Gold with an
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Vintage 1980s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2 Carat GIA Sapphire Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring contains a focal G.I.A. Certified 2 carat Oval cut Sapphire
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Hugo Haan White Gold GIA Certified Diamond Pavé Flower Cocktail Ring
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
/VS Top Selection Quality Diamond Pave - 18kt White Gold - Can be created in 18kt Yellow Gold or
Category

2010s British Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Hugo Haan Platinum Gold Brilliant Round Diamond Four-Claw Engagement Ring
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
platinum setting - 18kt Yellow Gold Ring - Can be created in any other metal combination type About Hugo
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

French antique Victorian era 18K gold opal cabochon diamond halo ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale an antique 18K gold ring made from the 19th century, the Victorian era. At its heart lies
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

2.02ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring
By Kathryn Bentley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Rose Cut Diamond Ring features a 2.02ct rose cut fancy yellow diamond with VS clarity set in
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Old Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18 Carat Gold Dated, 1972
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful ring has been commissioned in 18ct Yellow Gold and features an ornate 18ct White
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Vintage 1970s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Effy Hematian 12.66 Carat Colombian Emerald Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
in 18kt white gold, which further highlights the colorless characteristics of the diamonds. The ring
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2010s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring Engagement, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
cluster ring is so pretty, Circa 1915. Set in 18ct Yellow Gold. Seven old cut Diamonds adorn the cluster
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring 40ct Amethyst
Located in Kendal, GB
Gold (Stamped) STONES: Amethyst (19 x 22mm, approx. 40ct), Diamonds (approx. 0.05ct each – 1.55ct
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Vintage 1970s European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Natural Baroque Pearl Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Kendal, GB
Gold (Stamped) STONES: Baroque Pearls (approx. 8 x 8mm each), Diamonds (approx. 0.25ct total) CLARITY
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Vintage 1950s European Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 3.60 Carat Australian Black Opal Cocktail Ring
Located in Indooroopilly, QLD
14 Karat Yellow Gold 3.60 Carat Australian Black Opal Cocktail Ring Handmade 14kt yellow gold ring
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2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Opal, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Toi Et Moi Twist Ring 0.66ct Of Diamond
Located in Kendal, GB
An elegant antique Edwardian “Toi Et Moi” ring adorned with twin old European cut diamonds in the
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20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Solitaire, circa 1915 Engagement Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Antique 18ct yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond solitaire ring is beautiful. Circa
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1915
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
total of 1.03ct across the entire ring! All set in 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum with hallmarks present
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.00 Carat 18 Karat Gold Diamond Set of 3 Wave Band Rings
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 3 wave shape bands in 18-karat yellow and white gold. Two ribbed yellow gold bands and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

EMBLM 2ct Black Rose Cut Diamond Signet Ring – 14k Gold, Hand Engraved Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Product Details: 14k yellow gold black rose cut diamond ~2ctw Sizing: This ring can be created in any
Category

2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Snake Ring, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
lovely coiled design all modelled in 18ct Yellow Gold. It looks beautiful wrapped around the finger and
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Trilogy,  circa 1915 Engagement Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Antique 18ct yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond trilogy ring boasts a gallery of
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring 16 Carat Amethyst
Located in Kendal, GB
Boasting an enormous cushion cut amethyst, this spectacular mid-Century cocktail ring was made to
Category

Vintage 1950s European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Ring 2.5ct of Opal
Located in Kendal, GB
A glorious antique Edwardian carved half hoop ring adorned with a trilogy of natural opal cabochons
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Cluster Ring Dated 1886
Located in Kendal, GB
A fabulous antique late Victorian cluster ring adorned with a trilogy of natural opal cabochons
Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Natural 1ct Carat Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Ring Art Deco Style 9ct Gold
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
the piece. The ring is crafted in 9ct yellow gold and it sits quite low on the finger, about 3mm
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 9k Gold

Large Oval Shaped Light Blue Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring Valuation
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Diamonds in 9ct yellow gold. The Aquamarine is moderately light in colour, very clean and it is well cut
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Blue Zircon Diamond Cluster Ring 3ct Zircon
Located in Kendal, GB
with a white gold face and yellow gold band at the back with fabulous Fleur-de-Lis shoulders. It’s a
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Cabochon Star Ruby Diamond, circa 1900 Ring
Located in Lancaster , GB
. All set in 18ct Yellow Gold and stamped -18ct- on the inside. The ring is truly spellbinding, very
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring 1.15ct Ruby
Located in Kendal, GB
vitality to any relationship. The stones are all held in platinum claws with an 18ct yellow gold back and
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Fancy Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring 2.68ct Total
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Victorian daisy cluster ring crowned with a magnificent old cut fancy diamond
Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Pear Shaped Light Blue Natural Aquamarine Diamond Dress Ring Valuation
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
natural Aquamarine set with Diamonds and ‘Goshenite’ Beryl in 9ct yellow gold. The Aquamarine is very
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat Engagement Ring, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This sparkling 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond ring is Circa 1900. This fabulous ring depicts a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Peridot Diamond Trilogy Ring Platinum 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Platinum with a Yellow Gold shank stamped 18ct and Plat. A lovely trilogy ring that looks beautiful upon
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

1.74ct Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By Kathryn Bentley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
character with the stone, the 18k yellow gold set ring features 8 black rhodium plated prongs on a 3mm band
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Ring 2.4 Carat Opal Dated 1906
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand antique Edwardian carved half hoop ring adorned with three natural opal cabochons weighing
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring 1.2ct Ruby Dated 1989 with Certificate
Located in Kendal, GB
A gorgeous 1980s carved half hoop ring set with a trilogy of cherry-pink rubies which are
Category

Vintage 1980s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.92 Carat Diamonds Contraire Engagement Ring
Located in Bosco Marengo, IT
Important ring in yellow and white gold, particular contrarié pattern. This particular type of ring
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

Large Oval Shaped Sky Blue Natural Aquamarine Diamond Dress Ring with Valuation
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
is set with a large, 4.96ct natural Aquamarine set with Diamonds in 9ct yellow gold. There are 4
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring 3.11ct Natural Brazilian Emerald with Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
union of 18ct white and yellow gold and is decorated with further brilliant cut diamonds encrusted down
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Georgian Lovers Eye Diamond Ring Signed Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Located in Kendal, GB
– Miniature 12 x 12mm METAL: 18ct Gold (Tested) STONES: Diamonds (approx. 3 x 3mm, 0.15ct each – 1.2ct total
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Antique 1830s European Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Trilogy Ring 1.51ct Sapphire With Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
sleek 18ct gold band at the back. It would make a stunning engagement ring with the trilogy of stones
Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Emerald Diamond Ring 3.07ct Emerald Dated 1900 With Cert
Located in Kendal, GB
A magnificent antique Victorian carved half hoop ring adorned with three large step-cut emeralds
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Cabochon Star Ruby Diamond 3 Carat Ruby circa 1880 Ring
Located in Lancaster , GB
complement the Ruby wonderfully. The stones are mounted in an 18ct Yellow Gold gallery which has a fabulous
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luca Jouel Diamond White Gold Floral Diamond Cigar Band
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
: 8.5mm Customization: This ring can be made in your choice of 18ct rose gold, 18ct yellow gold and 18ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Moissanite Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold - "Harper", Ready to Ship
Located in Hertsliya, IL
diamond ring. READY TO SHIP! This list is for the engagement ring only. Handmade with care. An original
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA 35.24 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Guggenheim Ring by John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
One ring all hand-mounted in 18kt yellow gold with 35.24ct. cushion sapphire. 28 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Tsavorite Diamond 18k LILY OF FRANCE Ribbon Ring by John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
18k. Yellow and White Gold. Diamonds, Amethysts, Tsavorites (20.45ct.). This piece was made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Trilogy Ring 7 Carat Total
Located in Kendal, GB
A magnificent antique Edwardian ring adorned with a trilogy of natural opal cabochons displaying a
Category

Mid-20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Antique Imposing Amethyst Diamond Angel Bishop Ring, circa 1890
Located in Napoli, IT
new resizing after sale Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold, tested Hallmarks: none/worn
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Cluster Pave Set Ring 18 Carat, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond ring is, Circa 1880. The Diamonds are beautifully
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 2.50 Carat Peridot 1.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Vintage ring features an 18ct Yellow Gold shank and an ornate 18ct White Gold
Category

Vintage 1930s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Suffragette 18 Carat Gold Dated 1905 Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold STONES: Amethyst (0.25ct), Peridots (0.20ct), Diamond AGE: Edwardian, Dated
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 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.