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Gents, 14 Karat Yellow Contemporary Diamond Ring, Baguettes and Round .86 Carat
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
carat. Quality are VS 2 and color is H Total weight of diamond is .86 carat Ring size 9 GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Matthia s Claire "Cube" Triple-Row Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Unisex
By Matthia s Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Specifications: - 27.50 grams - 0.98 diamonds - 18k gold - Ring Size 9 (in stock) - Made to Order in any size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Men s Ring 2.55 Carat Cabochon Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, TH
2.55 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Wide Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds Ring size: US 9, UK R
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.25 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess and Round Cut Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Plaques and Round Brilliant Bead-Set Diamond Borders Ring size - 9 Carat total weight - 3.25 Ct Color - H
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cluster Ring 1950s Center Diamond 0.53 Ctw Brilliant Cut White Gold 18K
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Diamonds: 2.73 carats. Setting Prongs. Ring size: 9 Europe / 49.3 American. Longth 18.68 millimeters. Width
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.10 Carat Opal, Diamond Ring in Oxidized Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
9 Size 6.10 ct Opal and 1.83 ct Champagne Diamond Ring set in Oxidized Sterling Silver with half
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamond Band in 14k Yellow or White Gold. 0.50 Carats in Diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
white clean channel set emerald cut diamonds. 8.7mm width. Size 9.This Diamond ring is currently size 9
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, White Gold

Ornate 1st Prize Paris Conservatory Music 1952 Large Gold Diamond Onyx Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
English - 1st Prize Paris Conservatory of Music 1952. There are approx .75ct diamonds This ring is a size
Category

Vintage 1950s More Objets d Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Somerset Diamond Ring Size 9 #18048
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Somerset Diamond Ring Size 9 This beautiful ring by designer Tiffany
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 9 #15909
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 9 JAGi Certified- This elegant ring features
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 9 #16733
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 9 This lovely ring features one round pearl (7 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gentleman s Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Timeless! 14 karat yellow gold and diamond ring. Size 9 3/4.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cluster 2.50ctw Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in Dallas, TX
Cluster Diamond Ring in Platinum. The ring features 2.50ctw of pear and marquise cut diamonds. Ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Levian 14K Rose Gold Baguette Cut Red Garnet1 4 Cttw Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Levian 14K Rose Gold Baguette Cut Red Garnet1 4 Cttw Diamond Ring Size 9
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Vintage Diamond Men’s Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Media, PA
Men Vintage Diamond Ring Size 9 Center Diamond is .70 carats Diamond Clarity VVS-VS Diamond Color
Category

Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Fancy Color Old European Cut Diamond Gold Men s Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
fancy golden-brown 1.88 ct old European cut diamond. Ring size 9 3/4 (19 mm)
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond

14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
14K White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring Size 9 3/4 - Princess cut diamond weighing .90 cts. Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold/Platinum and Diamond Ring Size 6.25
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat White Gold/Platinum and Diamond Ring Size 9- This stunning ring features eight round old
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Men s 14 Karat Rose Gold Cushion Cut Zultanite with a Halo of Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
14k Rose Gold Certified Cushion Cut Zultanite And White Diamond Ring Size 9 19.2 Grams 1 Cushion
Category

2010s Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Man s Natural Jadeite Platinum Ring
Located in Austin, TX
translucency, and flanked on either side by baguette cut diamonds. Ring size 9. Stamped with a maker's and
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring Size 9 This sparkling ring features three
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring Size 9- This sparkling ring features 30 princess cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 9 GAI Certified- This lovely ring features two
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 9 This lovely ring features an oval onyx
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Kallati 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Kallati 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 9- This stunning ring features 36
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 9 This lovely ring features one
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 9- This stunning ring features one
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Ring Size 9- This lovely ring features one oval
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
- 20's Style: Belle Epoque Metal: 14Kt Gold  Stone: Diamond   Ring size: 9 (resizable). Total weight
Category

Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring Size 9 1/4
Located in Dallas, TX
Ruby & Diamond Platinum Ring Size 9 1/4 - Cabochon Ruby weighing is 5.15 cts. Two type of diamond
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

0.20ctw Diamond Men s Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 9
Located in McLeansville, NC
Rise Above Finger: 4.8 mm Band / Shank Width: 4.1 mm This ring is a size 9, but it can be resized down
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K WG Sapphire Diamond Heart Ring Size 9 #15379
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Heart Ring Size 9 JAGi Certified- This elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari "Serpenti" 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Size 9 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
renowned for. With a size 9, it's designed to make a bold statement while providing a comfortable fit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3.03ctw Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring Size 9 Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
tested) Weight: 12.7 Grams Rise Above Finger: 3.3 mm Band / Shank Width: 6.5 mm This ring is a size 9.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

0.73ctw Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 9
Located in McLeansville, NC
/ Shank Width: 1.9 mm This ring is a size 9, but it can be resized down 4 sizes for a $20 fee or up 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.87ctw Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 9
Located in McLeansville, NC
/ Shank Width: 2.7 mm This ring is a size 9, but it can be resized down 2 sizes for a $20 fee or up 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.64ctw Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold Size 9
Located in McLeansville, NC
Rise Above Finger: 13.8 mm Band / Shank Width: 1.8 mm This ring is a size 9, but it can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.40ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow White Gold Size 9
Located in McLeansville, NC
: 14k Face Height: 12.4 mm Rise Above Finger: 3.4 mm Band / Shank Width: 2.3 mm This ring is a size 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany&Co. 18k White Gold Diamond Atlas Pierced Ring, size 9
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition -18k White Gold -Ring size: 9 -Diamond: Four round diamonds, carat total weight
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 9 #16734
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 9 This elegant band features five round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.23ctw Diamond Flower Filigree Ring 14k White Gold Size 9 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Above Finger: 6.4 mm Band / Shank Width: 2.2 mm This ring is a size 9, but it can be resized down 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Lanieres 9 Diamonds Ring 18K White Gold 0.36Cttw Size 5
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Cartier Diamond Laniere Band Ring. Crafted in fine 18k white gold. This ring features 9
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Lanieres 9 Diamonds Ring 18K White Gold 0.36Cttw Size 5
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Cartier Diamond Laniere Band Ring. Crafted in fine 18k white gold. This ring features 9
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 8.75-9 #20504
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 8.75-9 This sparkling ring features 17 round brilliant
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

C1880 18 carat single stone rose diamond gypsy ring size 9
Located in Baltimore, MD
C1880 18 carat single stone rose diamond gypsy ring size 9. The diamond is set low in the ring
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 0.47 Ct Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Band Ring Size 9
Located in New York, NY
) Diamond Face of Ring: 10.0 x 9.0 x 3.5 mm Ring Size: 9 Hallmark: Ring-18K Tested, stone setting-platinum
Category

Antique 19th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 9 #15977
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 9 #15977- This sparkling band features 21 round
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 9 #15972
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 9- This sparkling band features 20 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Disney Sterling Silver Diamond Smokey Quartz Pocahontas Ring Size 9 #20600
By Walt Disney
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Disney Sterling Silver Diamond Smokey Quartz Pocahontas Ring - This lovely ring features a emerald
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1ctw Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Statement Ring, 10k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 9
Located in McLeansville, NC
yellow gold. This size 9 ring features a captivating pink tourmaline center stone surrounded by sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1ctw Green Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 9 Wedding Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
: 14k Rise Above Finger: 2.7 mm Band / Shank Width: 8mm This ring is a size 9.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.62ct Princess Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 9
Located in McLeansville, NC
/ Shank Width: 2.6 mm This ring is a size 9, but it can be resized down 3 sizes for a $20 fee or up 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.50ctw Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 9 Men s Wedding Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Band / Shank Width: 4.1 mm This ring is a size 9, but it can be resized down 2 sizes for a $20 fee or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.70ctw Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 9 Cathedral Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Face Height: 7.2 mm Rise Above Finger: 8.2 mm Band / Shank Width: 2.3 mm This ring is a size 9, but
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.75ctw Diamond Men s Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 9 Wedding Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Rise Above Finger: 4.9 mm Band / Shank Width: 4 mm This ring is a size 9, but it can be resized up 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.42ctw Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 9
Located in McLeansville, NC
Finger: 6.5 mm Band / Shank Width: 1.8 mm This ring is a size 9, but it can be resized down 3 sizes for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.52ctw Princess Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 9
Located in McLeansville, NC
mm Rise Above Finger: 9.2 mm Band / Shank Width: 1.8 mm This ring is a size 9, but it can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Diamond Rings Size 9 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond rings size 9 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 193 vintage editions and 210 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect diamond rings size 9 may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A diamond rings size 9 from Damati, Cartier and Alexander of Beverly Hills — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A diamond rings size 9 can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 331, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and old european cut alternatives. Finding a diamond rings size 9 for sale for women should be easy, but there are 66 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Diamond Rings Size 9?

Prices for a diamond rings size 9 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $229 and can go as high as $131,835, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,103.

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 Rings Size 9
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Similar to shoes, rings have their own sizing system. A size 9 ring has a .75-inch diameter. Most women in the U.S. wear between a 5 and a 7 in ring sizes, and most men in the U.S. wear a size 10.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good size for a diamond ring would depend on the wearer's finger size. Keep in mind that the smaller the finger, the larger the diamond will appear. For instance, on a size 4 finger, a 1.5-carat diamond solitaire looks significantly bigger than on a size 8. When it comes to diamonds, size is important, but it isn't everything. Instead of relying solely on a diamond's size (or, more precisely, its carat weight), it's best to look for a diamond with the ideal combination of cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. You can find a variety of antique and designer diamond rings on 1stDibs.