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3.50 Carat Citrine Diamond Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow and white gold citrine and diamond cocktail two tone ring. The 3.50ct Pear shape citrine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Men or Women s Black Onyx Ring with Side Diamonds, 14 Kt Yellow Gold by Kabana
By Kabana
Located in Bozeman, MT
Men or Women's Black Onyx Ring with Side Diamonds, 14kt Yellow Gold by Kabana Fine Jewelry Men's
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Round Turquoise Diamond Halo Platinum Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
shiny high dome Turquoise surrounded by bright sparkly old European cut Diamonds in a handmade 14k
Category

Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy 1.50 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Domed Cocktail Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular diamond dome large cocktail ring. This ring boats 79 round brilliant cut diamonds of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18.00 Carat Ethiopian Cabochon Opal Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Amazing Ethiopian opal and diamond ring. Spectacular 17 millimeter round high dome cabochon of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vikki Carr Estate Modernist Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Certificate Auth.
Located in New York, NY
The modernist Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring belonging to the legendary
Category

20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.30 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural 1.30 carat oval cut dark blue sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. This beautiful Victorian
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural 0.78 cts Zambian emerald 0.09 cts diamond heart ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Heart emerald diamond gypsy ring gold Natural emerald heart dome diamond heart gypsy ring gold
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Nigaam 0.90 Cts. Celestial Cascade: 18K Rose Gold Diamond Coil Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
crafted in warm 18K rose gold. This ring features a unique coil design, wrapping gracefully around the
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

"Black, Starr Frost" Diamond Cocktail Flame Ring 18K Yellow Gold 2.65 CT s.
By Black, Starr Frost
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Black, Starr & Frost" Diamond Cocktail Flame Ring 18K Yellow Gold 2.65 CT's. Beautiful Bombe
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Nigaam Serpent 1.01 Ctw Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
sapphires and sparkling diamonds. The head of the ring showcases a dome of vibrant sapphires, totaling
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Nigaam Serpens Diamond Coil Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold (0.45 Cts, G/VS1)
Located in New York, NY
Wrap your finger in celestial sparkle with the Serpens Diamond Coil Ring. This captivating ring
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold

Nigaam Serpens Diamond Coil Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold (0.93 Cts, G/VS1)
Located in New York, NY
Adorn your finger with celestial brilliance with the Serpens Diamond Coil Ring. This stunning ring
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Nigaam 1.7Cts. Ruby and Diamond Crimson Halo Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
sparkling diamonds and flanked by two ruby-encrusted domes. The centerpiece of this ring is a vibrant oval
Category

2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Rhodium

Nigaam Serpens Diamond Coil Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold (0.83 Cts, GH/VS)
Located in New York, NY
Embrace modern elegance with the Serpens Diamond Coil Ring. This captivating ring, crafted in
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Nigaam Serpens Diamond Coil Ring Size 7 in 18K Yellow Gold (0.82 Cts, G/VS1)
Located in New York, NY
Embrace captivating elegance with the Serpens Diamond Coil Ring. This exquisite ring, crafted in
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Nigaam Crimson 0.75 Cts. Ruby and VS Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
rubies and sparkling diamonds. The head of the ring showcases a dome of vibrant rubies, totaling
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Rhodium

9 Carat Pave Diamonds VS Quality E Color Cocktail 18 Kt White Gold Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
9 Carat Pave Diamonds VS Quality E Color Cocktail 18 Kt White Gold Ring Estate Amazing shine and
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Star of David Round 0.12 Carat Pendant 18 Karat Gold Chain Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
royalties, celebrities, and trendsetters. This Star of David has 0.12 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Star of David Round 0.30 Carat Pendant 18 Karat Gold Chain Necklace
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
royalties, celebrities, and trendsetters. This Star of David has 0.30 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond Star of David Round 0.20 Carat Pendant 18 Karat Gold Chain Necklace
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
royalties, celebrities, and trendsetters. This Star of David has 0.20 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Huge Tutti Frutti 18K Ring, Natural Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires Diamonds Size 9
Located in New York, NY
, Ruby and Sapphire leaves and brilliant cut diamonds. The ring weighing 11.5 grams and featuring a dome
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural AGL Certified Gray-Blue Star Sapphire, Diamond, 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
, prominent to strong star, flanked by (2) full-cut diamonds, 0.70 ct. tw., VS, H-I, set in an 18k yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.50 Carat Star Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Containing: 1 Star Ruby Approximate Total Weight= 1.00 Carat Prong Set Round Brilliant Shape Cut
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Constellation Dome Ring
By KATHRYN New York
Located in New York, NY
Even the starriest of us can be starstruck. This large, yet light-weight constellation dome ring is
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Dome Rings

Materials

24k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

68 Carat Star Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
1960’s 18k yellow gold dome ring with a 68ct cabochon star sapphire and a trillion diamond on each
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Celestial Moonstone Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
moonstone along with engraved gold stars and a sprinkle of diamonds depicting distant stars. The moonstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gold and Silver Ring with Diamond and Sapphire Rosettes from the Early 1900s
Located in roma, IT
Fascinating gold and silver ring with diamond and sapphire rosettes from the early 1900s. Jewel
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Envious Eyes will Roll with One of a Kind Black White Diamond White Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Diamonds (Total Carat Weight: 4.44 carats) - 18 Karat White Gold ( Gross wt. 8.080 grams) -Ring Size 16.90
Category

2010s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Malachite and Tigers Eye Rings with Diamond Stars
By Blair Husain
Located in New York City, NY
Solid malachite or tigers eye rings with princess cut diamond set in an 18k gold star. Sized to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dome Rings

Materials

Agate, Malachite, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Gold, London Blue Topaz and Diamond Laila Mourad Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Gold, Faceted Oval-cut London Blue Topaz and pave-set Champagne Diamond
Category

2010s Egyptian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterl...

1890s English Victorian Bull’s Eye Agate Diamond Ring
Located in St. Catharines, ON
rose-cut diamond on a gold star motif, within a twisted ropework border. Oval bezel: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lun Ring, 14k White Gold and Onyx Ring
Located in Long Island City, NY
Smaller than every star in the sky, yet paradoxically shining the brightest, the moon’s glow turns
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruth Nyc Lun Ring, 14k Yellow Gold and Garnet Ring
Located in Long Island City, NY
Smaller than every star in the sky, yet paradoxically shining the brightest, the moon’s glow turns
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruth Nyc Lun Ring, 14k Yellow Gold and Moonstone Ring
Located in Long Island City, NY
Smaller than every star in the sky, yet paradoxically shining the brightest, the moon’s glow turns
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Enamel Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
This gorgeous David Webb Star Sapphire, Diamond and Enamel ring is set in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

blue star sapphire and diamond ring
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
The ring contains one center oval blue star sapphire cabochon, prong-set, with measurements of
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Open Star Ring
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
star ring featuring a Ceylon blue Sapphire, Rose Cut Diamonds and Round Brilliant Diamonds. The most
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2 Carat D-Color GIA Certified Diamond 18k White Gold Ring on 400 Diamond Dome
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
-VVS1 white diamond center stone at the top of a dome of interlaced leaves paved with 400 brilliant-cut
Category

2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

2 Carat D-Color GIA Certified Diamond 18K White Gold Ring on 400 Diamond Dome
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
-VVS1 white diamond center stone at the top of a dome of interlaced leaves paved with 400 brilliant-cut
Category

2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rubellite Rose in Rock Crystal Dome, Diamonds and 18K White Gold Ring by Édéenne
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
of Maison Édéenne, this ring titled “Beauty and the Beast” features a rock crystal dome sheltering a
Category

2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Towe Norlen Star Pillow 4.59 Carat Contemporary Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
This elegant pave-set right hand, or cocktail, 18 Karat white gold and diamond ring designed by
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Skyline Pinky Ring
By KATHRYN New York
Located in New York, NY
. Also available in 24k yellow or rose gold vermeil. · The nighttime star effect is created by
Category

2010s Chinese Modern More Rings

Materials

24k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Constellation Pinky Ring
By KATHRYN New York
Located in New York, NY
Even the starriest of us can be starstruck. This dramatic, light-weight constellation pinky ring is
Category

2010s Chinese Modern More Rings

Materials

24k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Cartier Diamond Gold Star Dome Ring and Hoop Earrings Suite
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold dome ring and hoop earrings suite, decorated with a star pattern and each star set
Category

1990s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Dome Star Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Playful dome ring with scattered Round Diamonds in star motif. Set in 18k White Gold. 23rd diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Star Setting Diamonds Bombe Dome Ring, 18kt Yellow Gold, France, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Weight: 11.22gr Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Stones: 9 Diamonds • Cut: 1 Round and 8 Single • Total
Category

Vintage 1970s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Star Set Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Starburst Dome Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
vintage VCA dome ring with a star set diamond design and textured gold top. Can polished to remove the
Category

20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Dome Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold and platinium, owl hallmark. This splendid ring is composed of a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

20 Carat Light Blue Untreated Star Sapphire Ring with Diamonds in White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
carat Diamonds, in 14K white gold, size 9 ½. Born in the US during the 1930s, this Gypsy ring features a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Star Sapphire Diamond and Gold Cluster Ring, Circa 1979
Located in London, GB
A vintage star sapphire and diamond cluster ring, with an oval, cabochon-cut, light blue star
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Chaumet Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamond dome ring. This rich, buttery 18 karat yellow gold ring is marked with gorgeous four-point star
Category

1990s Dome Rings

Materials

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

9.63 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Men’s Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Colored Diamond: 1 Oval Cut Star Sapphire at 9.63 Carats - Measuring 12.4
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Baguette Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Baguette Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring. featuring thirty three baguette cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.10 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Men s Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k Two Toned Gold Gemstones: 1 Round Star Sapphire at 1.10 Carats Measuring 6 mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18k White Gold Cabochon Star Sapphire Baguette Diamond Rock Crystal Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large vintage statement ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a magnificent
Category

Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.36 Carat Oval Silver Blue Star Sapphire Cabochon, Diamond, White Gold Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching ring features a large, 6.36 carat oval silvery blue star sapphire cabochon set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

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Dome Gold Ring With Star Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of dome gold ring with star diamonds available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and silver — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 26 vintage examples as well as 55 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of dome gold ring with star diamonds made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Five Star Jewelry, Meghna Jewels and KATHRYN New York each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 66, are particularly popular. There are many round cut, cabochon and oval cut dome gold ring with star diamonds for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of dome gold ring with star diamonds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Dome Gold Ring With Star Diamonds?

Prices for dome gold ring with star diamonds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $1,390,000, while dome gold ring with star diamonds, on average, fetch $5,268.

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.