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HRD 8.15 ct 14K White Gold Vivid Red Garnet Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Color: Vivid Red Treatment: Unheated Side Stone Variety: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Oval Treated Ruby 1.25 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, elegantly encircling the emerald and adorning the band. These brilliant diamonds enhance the
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.81 Carat Detachable Two-Piece Toi Et Moi Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
_________________________________________________ Orange Diamond Details: - Carat: 0.81 - Color: Fancy Deep Yellow-Orange - Cut: Emerald - Clarity: I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Timeless Elegance 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of brilliant-cut diamonds. Each diamond is meticulously set to create a seamless, sparkling band
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

AUSTRIAN Art Deco 1925 Curvex Wristwatch in Platinum With 7.75 Ctw in Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
appeal. Diamonds: Mounted in pave and millegrain settings, with 168 mixed European rounds cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

0.32 Carat Zambian Sapphire in Fluted Tapered 14K Rose Gold Solitaire Ring
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
polished half-round band. The eight-prong center holds a diamond-cut, 0.32 carat clean and nicely
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
emphasized for the right virtues from the nine gems on the ring. The solitaire round brilliant cut nine
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, C...

3.55 Carat Green Tourmaline Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
vintage appeal. Flanking the central stone are clusters of round brilliant-cut diamonds on each side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1948 Ring natural 1.6ct Green Tourmaline solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with claw set emerald cut natural Tourmaline measuring 7
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr
Located in SE
difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

1.1 carat Blue Sapphire Stacking Ring
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-clarity round brilliant-cut diamonds (based on size 6.5). The band measures 1.6 mm in width, offering a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Nine Precious Gems Fashion Ring in Art Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
emphasized for the right virtues from the nine gems on the ring. The mix of oval and round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, C...

1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr
Located in SE
diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate weight can only be estimated. It is often
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Other, 18k Gold

Vintage Ring Sputnik H.Stern Natural 7.5ctw Aquamarine 18K Gold Ø 8.25US /6.2gr
Located in SE
: dome is Ø 23 mm. 19 bezel set diamond cut natural Aquamarine stones with open backs. Stones measure
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

1930 s German Ring solid 14K Gold 15 ct Citrine Ø6.5 US / 10.7gr
Located in SE
their weight is difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Antique German Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 5.25 US/ 3.9 gr
Located in SE
German Ring from ca. 1930s , featuring emerald cut natural Garnet stone in Silver crown accented
Category

Vintage 1930s German Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Marcasite, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring natural 35 ct. Citrine solid 14K Rose Gold Ø7.25 US / 17gr
Located in SE
their weight is difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold 1.00 Carat "Illusion-Set" Solitaire Style Engagement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
emerald-cut diamond invisible setting engagement ring is extraordinary. The center invisible setting
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tri-Stone Morganite 14K (or 18k upon request) Rose Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
outer rows adorned with vivid royal blue sapphires, framing a center band of brilliant round diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring natural 15ct Aquamarine solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75 US / 7.2 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with plain shoulders, decorated with claw set natural emerald cut
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

4.61 Carat Green Tourmaline Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
vintage appeal. Flanking the central stone are clusters of round brilliant-cut diamonds on each side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1916 Ring natural 8ct Aquamarine solid 18K Gold Ø8.25 US / 8.6 gr
Located in SE
their weight is difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

1920s German Ring Sapphire solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 7.25 US/1.7gr
Located in SE
their weight is difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Necklace Egyptian Revival 7 Scarab Beetles Gilt Silver / 42cm / 11.5gr
Located in SE
diamonds can chip or stones fall out if proper care is not taken. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled, Silver

1940 Swedish Ring natural 5ct Heliodor Beryl solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 /6gr
Located in SE
their weight is difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Beryl, 18k Gold

Contemporary Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
. Three baguette-cut emeralds, totaling approximately 0.15 carats, are elegantly set beneath three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
round brilliant cut diamond points all set in platinum. Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5 Band Width: 3mm
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

4.5 Ct Emerald Three-Stone Ring Past Present Future Diamond Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 4.5 Ct Emerald Three-Stone Ring Past Present Future Diamond Band in Platinum, Size 8
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Eternity Band
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
Bar-set Emerald cut and Round brilliant cut Diamond eternity band / wedding ring. All Diamonds are
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

4.80 Carat Oval, Emerald, and Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band H, VS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
round brilliant cut diamonds with VS2 Clarity and H Color. Handcrafted in your choice of 14k Gold, 18k
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.50 Carat Emerald Cut and Round Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
HJN Inc. Ring featuring an Emerald-Cut and Round Diamond Ring Emerald-Cut Diamond Weight: 1.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Triple Band Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Naples, FL
Total Weight Of Round And Baguette Diamonds.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.20 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Round Diamond Band Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.20 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Round Diamond Band Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold Glamorous look. The
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

3.09 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Round Diamond Band Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.09 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Round Diamond Band Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold Glamorous look. The
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut and Round Cut Diamond 2 in 1 Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond 2 in 1 Eternity Ring, using emerald cut and round brilliant diamonds to create this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Gorgeous Emerald Round Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
Three row diamond band featuring 36 round diamonds on the outer rows, 5.42 carats and 18 emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band by Favero 4.91 Carat Total Weight
By Favero
Located in Pikesville, MD
Made with platinum and 4.91 diamond carat total weight, expertly designed by Favero jewels. Emerald
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Natural Emerald and Diamond Channel Band
Located in New York, NY
HJN Inc. Ring featuring a Natural Emerald and Diamond Channel Band Emerald Weight: 0.18 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Mixed Cut Diamonds And Green Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegance in Every Detail: Your Emerald and Diamond Wide Band Ring. Indulge in the luxurious beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Alexandra Mor Narrow Snowflake Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Alexandra Mor
Located in New York, NY
An Alexandra Mor narrow diamond and snowflake eternity band, with ideal Brilliant-cut Diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Eternity Diamonds Ring with over 4.50 Carats Emerald and Round Brilliant Cut
Located in Surfside, FL
Eternity diamonds ring with approx 4.50 carats emerald and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18K
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 3.82cttw Mixed Cuts Diamond Cigar Band
Located in New York, NY
Cut Diamonds** The 3.82 carats of mixed cut diamonds, including round, emerald cut, and marquise cuts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Diamond and Emerald Band
By Thomas Michaels
Located in Pikesville, MD
diamonds and vivid princess cut emeralds. Five diamonds have a total weight of .52 carats at approximately
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

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

3.50ct Oval Emerald Round Diamond Band in 14KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
delicate halo comprised of round brilliant cut diamonds. The band has a combining total weight of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Pair of 18 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond and Emerald and Diamond Band Rings
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 18K yellow gold band rings, one prong set with 4 full cut round diamonds weighing .24ct, G
Category

1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Charles Krypell 18 Karat Emerald and Diamond Wide Band
By Charles Krypell
Located in Pikesville, MD
, high quality rectangular cut green emeralds and .97 carats of sparkling bright white round brilliant
Category

1990s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

0.58 Carat Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
has 6 Emeralds that weigh 0.30 Carats and 7 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.28 Carats. (Clarity: SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.55 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a classic Band that is a must-have! It has 7 Emeralds that weigh 0.31 Carats and 8 Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Lazy River Band Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
: Round Cut Carat: 0.15ct total Diamond Details: Cut: Modern Brilliant Cut Carat: 0.34ct total Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eternity Diamond Wedding Band with Cushion Cut Diamonds 0.75 ct each, 9.56 total
By Tal Barkel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an eternity style diamond wedding band featuring all cushion cut diamonds. Each diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s Triple Row Emerald, Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Gold Prong Set Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Weighing Approximately 1.25 Cts Total Weight And Further Designed With Four Faceted Cut Emeralds
Category

Vintage 1960s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Double Band Emerald Diamond Ring Set
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14K white gold. Diamond carat weight total: 1.20 carats. Round brilliant cut. VS2-SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Three-Row Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Three-row wide band ring in 18K white gold set with an emerald cut Zambian Emerald (2.20 carat) and
Category

2010s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Gold Antique Emerald Diamond Sleek Ribbon Ring Band
Located in Roma, IT
, featuring a ribbon-like knot. Sleek and elegant, this ring has 2 round cut emeralds and 18 diamonds that
Category

Vintage 1920s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 2 Ct Natural Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Band Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 2 Natural Emerald Diamond White Gold Half Eternity Engagement Band A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Vasilis Giampouras Enchanted Emerald Titanium Band Ring
By Vasilis Giampouras
Located in Paris, IDF
. About the Gemstones: Emerald Round Mixed Cut 0.36ct Diamond Round Brilliant 0.25ct ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Titanium

Emerald and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Diamonds giving it full sparkle across the whole head of the ring. All the stones round cuts in claw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold

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Emerald Cut And Round Cut Diamond Band For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact emerald cut and round cut diamond band you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. An emerald cut and round cut diamond band from Georgios Collections Inc, GEMME and Diamond Scene — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our emerald cut and round cut diamond band for sale are for women, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Emerald Cut And Round Cut Diamond Band?

Prices for an emerald cut and round cut diamond band can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $960 and can go as high as $22,450, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,660.

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.