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18 Karat Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring, 18 Karat, Genuine Mabe Pearl Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
luster and orient! The details for this gorgeous ring are listed below: 18k Gold Mabe Pearl White Diamond
Category

2010s American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire and 0.50 Carat Diamond Pave White Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This previously loved 18 karat white gold blue sapphire and diamond pave set dome ring creates a
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s 18 Karat Rose Gold Emerald Sapphire Diamond Constellation Dome Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats rose gold. Lovely retro dome ring, it is set with claws on its top of a brilliant
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

1940 s Retro 0.75 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a myriad of bead set diamonds on a high polished domed surface Each with an etched star
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

Certified 24.46 Carat Cornflower Blue Burmese Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
quality diamonds. Finding a Burmese Blue Star Sapphire of this size, cornflower blue color is extremely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Garnet Cabochon Diamond Star Ring - C.1860
Located in London, GB
set in 18ct gold with a central diamond set in a gold star mount. Such intricate and sensational
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Garnet Diamond Cabochon Star Rose Cut Gold Ring - c.1880
Located in London, GB
service). We are delighted to offer this gorgeous antique Victorian garnet cabochon and diamond star ring
Category

Antique 19th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Burma Star Sapphire Diamonds Men’s Ring, Circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
sparkly bright white diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 ct total. Ring is made in 18kt Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Cabochon Cut Garnet Star Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing Victorian star motif ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features
Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

10 Carat Rare Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Blue Sapphire 18k Gold Dome Signet Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Carat Blue Star Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Dome
Category

20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s Star Setting Brilliant Cut Diamond Ball Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Important retro ring, it is curved and has on
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

Ring Brooch Transformer Garnet Old-mine Diamonds Magen David Star, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
top it is set with a Star of David with Old-mine Diamonds. The main stone is surrounded by a halo of
Category

Early 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet

Vintage Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond 18k Gold Ring. Featuring 19 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of
Category

Vintage 1980s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Paris 18k Gold Diamond Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
from 18k gold, the ring is marked with the 750 gold stamp and bears the serial number 133829
Category

Vintage 1980s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French 1960s Constellation 18 Carat Rose Gold Diamonds Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carats rose gold, eagle's head hallmark. Dome ring, it is set on its top with 7 diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Domed Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This original antique ring features a gold dome
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

Antique English Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Half-Moon Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This antique ring, crafted during the English Victorian era, is a delicate testament to the era's
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

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

French Retro Diamond Gold Star Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A burst of 9 diamond stars placed throughout the celestial dome ring. The eight white, clean round
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Star of David 9 Karat Yellow Gold Bespoke British Made Faith Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Crafted in radiant 9 karat gold, this exquisite open-style ring features a beautifully detailed
Category

2010s British Modern Rings

Materials

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

Ruby and Diamond “Shooting Star” Motif Dome Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
diamonds in this fun and unique creation. The ring is rendered in 18 karat yellow gold and accented with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960 s Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Star Dome Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring is designed as round domed yellow gold form with round brilliant cut diamonds bead set in
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Mario Buccellati GIA No-Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Dome Cocktail platinum Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati GIA Certified No-Heat Burma Ruby & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring – Platinum & 18K
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rubelite, Star Ruby, Platinum

Modern 20 Carat Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Domed Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Imposing, this dome ring is decorated with a
Category

2010s French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

David Yurman Starburst Pave Set Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring - Size 6
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
gold with a dome shaped starburst at the top of the ring with split shank all decorated with sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Old Mine Diamond Ring Three Stone 18k Yellow Gold Gypsy Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Antique Victorian diamond gypsy band (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

16 Carat Yellow Sapphire Champagne Diamond Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 16 Carat Yellow Sapphire Champagne Diamond Enamel Cocktail Ring. A luminescent checker cut dome
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Buccelatti Diamond 18k White Gold Macri Classica Drop Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Buccelatti Diamond 18k White Gold Macri Classica Drop Earrings. Featuring four round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Bulgari 26 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Dome Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
brilliant diamonds weighing .24 carats. Crafted in 18 karat pink gold the ring exemplifies Bulgari's
Category

1990s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k 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

Classic Gypsy Ring with 19 Carat Star Sapphire Side Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
high-dome oval star sapphire cabochon. The stone was the centerpiece of a 1950s diamond starburst
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Ceylon Pink Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
A beautiful pink star sapphire and diamond ring set to center with a very sharp oval cabochon pink
Category

2010s British Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.38 Carat Cabochon Star Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
cabochon center stone in 14k yellow gold setting with 6 diamond accents. 1 oval cabochon light violet
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Star Sapphire Gypsy Setting Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Star Sapphire Ring with side diamonds and hand florentine finish. Five round diamonds are
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Philippine Diamond Dome Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
1960-1970 Classic Van Cleef & Arpels signed and numbered Philippine Diamond 18k yellow gold dome
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

GRS Certified 45.63 Carat Untreated Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
under daylight. The stone is mounted in a delicate solid 18K white gold with VS quality diamonds. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Hermes 1.45 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Dome Ring Size 6
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Hermes 1.45 Carat Diamonds 18K White Gold Dome Ring—a mesmerizing fusion of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Victorian Dome Ring in 18k/925 Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our remarkable Victorian Dome Ring, an exquisite masterpiece that beautifully showcases
Category

2010s Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Vintage Victorian Revival Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Round Dome
Located in Torrance, CA
the diamonds in a star pattern. The mid century ring features engraved details to the side shanks with
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite, Tsavorite and Diamond Victorian Split Shank Dome Ring in 18k/925 Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Victorian Split Shank Dome Ring, a true masterpiece that showcases the
Category

2010s Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Pear Natural Emerald Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Ring 0.5ct Diamond solid 14K Green Gold Ø US 7.75 / 2.7g
Located in SE
Ring from ca. 1920s -1930s with openwork dome shaped crown in 14K White Gold on 14K Green Gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Polish Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

6 Carat Blue-Gray Star Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Dome Ring, Platinum
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
ring are two baguette cut diamonds measuring 5.15 x 3.99 x 2.2 x 2. The total estimated weight of the
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

6.11 Ctw Star Ruby Brutalist Era Cocktail Ring Dome Diamond Midcentury Gemstone
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A blazing 5.61 carat star ruby nestled in a dome setting adorned with 24 sparkling diamonds make
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Real 1.8 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Dome Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.80 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 6.50 Cttw Natural Emerald Diamond Dome Ring Size 7 in 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
diamonds in an elegantly crafted circular dome. Crafted in 18K gold and 925 sterling silver, this ring is
Category

2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Diamond and 18K White Gold Ring with Matching Enamel
Located in Aspen, CO
are estimated to weigh .20 cts. Green and blue enamel further decorates this contemporary dome ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

James Ganh Sensational 7.6cts Amethyst Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
- Ring size 6.5 (US) - Ring in ‘As New’ condition Detailed description: The star of this intricately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Half Pearl, Diamond and Blue Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold mounted half pearl, diamond and blue enamel ring, the half pearl measuring
Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Mimi Star White Gold Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cartier 'Mimi Star' dome-shaped ring crafted in 18 karat white gold is set with sparkling
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Mimi Star White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cartier 'Mimi Star' dome-shaped ring crafted in 18 karat white gold is set with vivid
Category

Early 2000s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Retro Vintage 18k Gold Bombe Star Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
rubies. The 4 diamonds are in rose cut style. The ring is mounted in 18K yellow gold with the French
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Gold Bombe Emerald and Diamond Ring 1960, Cocktail Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
A statement diamond ring with a whooping crown measuring 0.8 inch in diameter! This absolutely head
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

COSMOS DIAMOND + ROCK CRYSTAL RING
By Liv Ballard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18k yellow gold with a mother of pearl base supporting an 18k yellow gold and Diamond Pave' Star
Category

Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Enamel Contemporary Ring Starlight
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy Y's 18K gold, diamond, sapphire, and enamel contemporary ring 'Starlight' is a classic one-of-a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Three Stone Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold, Circa 1899
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A classic Victorian diamond ring set with three sparkling old diamonds in a gyspy star settings
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Stefan Hafner Gold 4.64 Carat Diamond Dome Ring
By Stefan Hafner
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive 18k white gold cocktail ring by Stefan Hefner, set with 4.64ctw in EFG/VVS-VS diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Édéenne Russian Style Dome 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring with Rubies and Diamond
By Édéenne
Located in Paris, FR
Édéenne, artist and founder of Maison Édéenne, the ring features a dome in 18K yellow and black gold, set
Category

2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

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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.