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Green Emerald Eternity Band 18K Yellow Gold
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
sapphire eternity ring and an east-west set emerald cut band, both available to purchase separately. At
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 2 Natural Emerald Diamond White Gold Half Eternity Engagement Band
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

Platinum 3 Stack Emerald And Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
and style with this captivating emerald and diamond eternity band, a jewel that's as versatile as you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.61 Carat Emerald Round Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By ALPENGEM
Located in Montreux, VD
Featuring an oval cut 0.44 Carat Emerald on the right and 19 round diamonds on the left. This
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14KW Sapphire and Diamond Band - 0.38ct Sapphire, 4pt/2.1mm, 0.26ct Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Embrace the allure of versatility with this stunning 14 karat white gold sapphire and diamond band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 2.25 Ct. Emerald Cut Half Eternity Ring with Pave F-G Color VS1 Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
each emerald cut diamond along with a pave profile of 0.15 carat round cut diamond. Its timeless and
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.25 Ct. Emerald Cut Half Eternity Ring with Pave F-G Color VS1 Clarity 14k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
each emerald cut diamond along with a pave profile of 0.15 carat round cut diamond. Its timeless and
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.25 Ct. Emerald Cut Half Eternity Ring with Pave F-G Color VS1 Clarity 18k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
each emerald cut diamond along with a pave profile of 0.15 carat round cut diamond. Its timeless and
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Alexandra Mor Narrow Diamond and Snowflake Eternity Band
By Alexandra Mor
Located in New York, NY
with Asscher-cut, Emerald-cut, Oval or Cushion-cut Diamonds. A short video of this piece is available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Hand Crafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cigar Band Ring
Located in Warren, ME
round brilliant cut Diamonds and four round brilliant cut Rubies. This ring is part of a collection of
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Sapphire Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
Platinum band featuring 9 emerald cut sapphires, 6.74 carats, and 18 round cut diamonds, 2.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Lizunova Diamond White Gold Band Ring
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
brilliant cut diamonds. Width at top (widest point) 9mm Width at base (under finger) 3mm Thickness 2mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.71 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Diamonds that weigh 0.36 carats. (Clarity: VS, Color: H). It is further surrounded by 22 Round Cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.74 Carat Emerald, and Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band H, VS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 3.74 carat eternity band is set in prong setting. It consists of emerald and round
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.61 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has 11 Natural Baguette Cut Emeralds that weigh 2.12 carats as well as 22 Round Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Paris Craft House Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Clover Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Karat White Gold, they are showered with 0.42ct Diamonds of mix cuts and sizes. - Emeralds from Zambia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

0.30 Carat White Pavé Diamonds Comfort Band Ring 18 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
ring beholds 0.30 ct. round cut Vs fine quality diamonds. Classic, sophisticated, fashion look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.32 Carat Brown Pavé Diamonds Comfort Band Ring 18 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
ring beholds 0.32 ct. round cut Vs fine quality brown diamonds. Classic, sophisticated, fashion look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

2.75 Carat Brown Pavé Diamonds Twist Strand Band Ring 9 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
skilled artisans, this ring beholds 2.75 ct. round cut Vs fine quality brown diamonds. Classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 9k Gold

18K Gold Natural Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring, Full Eternity Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
- Diamond ◭ Primary Stone Color: G-H ◭ Primary Stone Clarity: VSS-VS ◭ Primary Stone Shape: Round Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

3.74 Carat Emerald, and Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band H, VS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 3.74 carat eternity band is set in prong setting. It consists of emerald and round
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
rainbow pearl amidst the rose cut diamonds. Sarah hand-paints each design concept, dreaming-up alluring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond and Peach Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
amidst the rose cut diamonds. Sarah hand-paints each design concept, dreaming-up alluring color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond and Green Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
rainbow pearl amidst the rose cut diamonds. Sarah hand-paints each design concept, dreaming-up alluring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ring with Emerlad and Natural Diamonds, 18kt White Gold, Made in Italy, Vintage
Located in Vicenza, VI
Diamonds round brilliant and marquise cut : 2,17 carats of white natural diamonds Emerald : 1,90 carats
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Rose, White, Yellow Gold Set of 3 Diamond Stacking Eternity Rings
By Vivid
Located in Palm Beach, FL
and Rose Gold. Bands appear to boast emerald cut diamonds. This effect has been created by baguette
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Set Of Three Gem Diamond Gold Rings
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond rings. Each ring has two full cut round diamonds weighing approximately .20cts, bezel set, with
Category

1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Classic Diamond Halo
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and understated emerald cut diamond engagement ring pairs well with almost every wedding band. Contact
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Eternity Ring with Emerald Cut Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 7.29ct
Located in New York, NY
accented by two rows of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds in shared prong settings. Twenty four Emerald Cut
Category

Early 2000s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold, Emerald Cut Step Cut and 52 Round Brilliant
Located in Joelton, TN
18k yellow gold, Emerald cut step cut and 52 round brilliant cut natural diamonds .47 ctw mounted
Category

Early 2000s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Blue Sapphire Eternity Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
order. Photo shown with a green emerald eternity ring and an east-west set emerald cut band, both
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Contemporary 1.38 Carat Teal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
individuality will attract the fearless and the fun. The Addie Ring Gem Details The emerald cut and round
Category

20th Century Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 1.40 Carat Teal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
cut sapphires, with bright shades of teal and blue, total 1.4 carats. The round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Multi Gemstone Treasure Ring
By Atelier Former Child
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Linked band with natural gemstones -White diamond heart, radiant cut white diamond, emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

SIM and ROZ 14K Yellow Gold Ring with Round Cut Diamonds and Emerald Cut Peridot
Located in Istanbul, 34
white round cut F-G color VS2 clarity diamonds. Fluted shape cuff is crafted of polished 14K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold

Band Ring With Oval 1ct Emerald 1.50ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
An estimated 1.10ct Oval Emerald surrounded by and estimated 1.50ct of Mele set Diamonds This
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emily Weld Collins Ouroboros Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
. -18k yellow gold -Round faceted diamonds (.06 ct) and marquise cut emerald (.006 ct) -Width: 6mm This
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Fabergé Colours of Love Black Rhodium White Gold Multicoloured Gemstone Ring
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Information: 18k Black Rhodium Plated White Gold 1 round brilliant cut white diamond total weight 0.01ct 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold, Rhodium

Fabergé Colours of Love Black Rhodium Rainbow Multicoloured Set Fluted Ring
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Gold 1 round brilliant cut white diamond total weight 0.01ct 2 round brilliant yellow sapphires total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold, Rhodium

Diamond Ring Multi Shape Emerald Cut White Gold Eternity Ring Wedding Band
Located in Toronto, ON
wide range of diamond cuts - round brilliant, pear, emerald cut, radiant cut, trillion cut, half moon
Category

2010s Canadian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.08 Carat Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
Beautifully handcrafted by Nicky Burles is a stunning 6.08 carat emerald cut Colombian emerald and
Category

2010s Australian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald Cut G/VS Diamond Engagement ring Set with Wedding Band
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
Beautiful Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement ring and wedding band in White Gold. Custom
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Half Eternity 1.66 Total Carat Emerald Cut Diamond White Gold Engagement Band
By Sage Designs L.A.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald cut diamonds (1.06 total carat weight) and round diamonds (0.60 total carat weight) half
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.78ctw Emerald Cut Sapphire Round Diamond Halo Ring in 14KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cut Sapphires: 1 Carat Weight: 1.30ctw Stone Size: 7.35 x 4.5mm Number of Round Diamonds: 40
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
This much sought after Deco Period, Emerald & Diamond Band Ring, features 1 X 0.15 carat Diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut Diamond Two Tone Ring
Located in BANGKOK, TH
A Diamond Fashion Ring, consisting of 2 connected bands of round diamonds. One in White Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamonds Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
carats, surrounded by a single row of round Diamonds. Center emerald flanked by brilliant trapezoid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

White Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Alternative Engagement Ring
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
- 1 x Emerald Cut Natural Emerald 0.90ct - 20 x Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds F-VS 0.30ct Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Pear Oval Emerald Cut 1.24 Carat Diamond White Gold Triple Multi Band Ring
By Sage Designs L.A.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear cut (0.3 carat), emerald cut (0.3 carat), and oval cut (0.26 carat) with count diamonds (0.38
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Retro Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. Colored Stone Grading Report Attached. Ten Prong And Bezel Set Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Measuring
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Gapped Set in Fancy Triple 18k Gold Band Cocktail Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
: Rose, White and Yellow Gold Weight: 7.17g Diamond Type: Natural Diamond, Conflict-Free Emerald Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1.38 Carat Emerald Cut GIA Certified Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
engraved gallery to upswept shoulders each set with a baguette cut diamond and small round diamond with
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

7.53 Carat Modified Emerald Cut Bi Color Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Canary Lane
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Standing out from the rest is this 7.53 Carat Modified Emerald Cut Bi Colour Tourmaline and Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

13.94 Carat Emerald Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Cocktail Ring
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
A showstopping 13.94 carat emerald cut yellow sapphire crowns this sparkling five stone cocktail
Category

2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

13.94 Carat Emerald Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Cocktail Ring
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
A showstopping 13.94 carat emerald cut yellow sapphire crowns this sparkling five stone cocktail
Category

2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 2.25 ct. tw. ( 1 ct. Center Diamond)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Three Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This unique design can be customized to
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Round Cut Diamond Engagement in Platinum 950 Setting
Located in Tarzana, CA
band. With center stones of 1.00 carat, GIA certified DEF SI1 a emerald-cut diamond in a tapered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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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.