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Diamond Emerald Ring 0.10ct 14k in Yellow Gold G color VS clarity
Located in New York, NY
diamond with a total weight of 0.10 carats this solitaire emerald-cut diamond is G color and VS clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and Ruby Diamond Engagement or Dress Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
level round brilliant cut Diamonds, colour F/G, clarity SI1-SI2, shared claw set. As well it has a
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Lizunova Handmade Sapphire, Emerald Diamond Ring in 18k yellow white gold
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
diamond pave consisting of over 100 diamonds offsets the beautiful central stones, and round emeralds line
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

French Pave Halo GIA Emerald White Diamond Engagement Ring Set 1.05 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Institute of America ( GIA ) Accent Stones: Natural Round Diamonds Round Brilliant Cut: 0.55 Carats Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Paris Craft House Emerald Diamond Floral Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
smaller Round Diamonds weighing 0.39ct. - 5 Pear-cut Emeralds/0.67ct - 41 Diamonds/0.39ct - 18K White
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Elegant Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and captivating emerald cut diamond ring, framed within a border of alternating round and
Category

Vintage 1920s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold 5.77 Carat Oval Cabochon Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 6
Located in Holtsville, NY
round brilliant diamonds (0.15 carats) and 26 single cut diamonds (0.10 carats), adding extra sparkle
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 .3 TCW Oval Emerald Diamond Accents 14kt White Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
design features 4.3 TCW of oval-shaped astonishing emerald, surrounded by a halo of round diamonds, set
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald Engagement Ring, Rose Gold, Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
the halo and band diamonds. ♦♦♦Ring Information ♦♦♦ Center Stone: * Natural Emerald * Gemstone size
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20th Century American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 50 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum One of a Kind Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
the uniqueness and importance of this emerald. The diamond band is a uniquely designed signature
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Carat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
Diamonds, individually Bezel set at the shoulders. The band is polished, low half round & measures 1.84mm
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Paris Craft House 1.10 Carat Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Emerald in Oval-cut. Surrounding the ring are rounds of 86 Round Diamonds that weigh 0.66ct. Pave diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Certified 3.73 CT Natural Diamond Art Deco Style Eternity Engagement Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3.73 CT Natural Diamond Art Deco Style Eternity Engagement Band Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

GIA 2.01 Carat Emerald Natural Fancy Intense Orange Yellow Diamond SI1 Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds around the 2.01 carat Emerald center diamond and diamonds on either side of the band with 0.60
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Diamond Emerald Ring Motif Flexible Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Flowers, 0.80ctw. that have (8) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 0.12ctw, G-H in Color, VS in Clarity
Category

Antique 1670s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Fabergé 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Fluted Ring with Diamond Shoulders, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Brilliant Cut White Diamonds Total Weight 0.21ct F VS+, 1 Round Emerald Total Weight 0.02ct Complimentary
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

NIXIN Jewelry Pigment Introspective Australian Opal Ring with sapphires, emerald
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) x 2.5mm deep, 6mm from top of Opal to underside of band • Band: Approximately 1.85mm full round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Aquamarine and Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring
Located in Perth, AU
light blue emerald cut aqua of 3.35ct surrounded by 20 round brilliant cut diamonds of total weight
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with pink and green Tourmaline and diamonds
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 18k gold ring features a carré-cut pink tourmaline (4 x 3.5 mm) paired with an emerald-cut
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Oval Emerald Engagement Ring, White gold, Solitaire
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
: ~ Conflict Free Natural White Diamonds ~ Round Brilliant Cut ~ GIA Color & Clarity: G-H, SI-SI2 ~ Total
Category

20th Century American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

2.86 Carat Green Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antoinette Bracks
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Australian White Gold. The rounded band supports a central 4 claw set, perfect shade of green, emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 1.25 Carat Emerald Ring Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
set in prongs. Side diamonds: 1.10cts total. VS-SI clarity and G color. Round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
This very deep blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring features an emerald cut 2.67 carat Sapphire with 40
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.86 Carat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Contrasted by 8 round brilliant cut, clean white diamonds, weighing 1.10 carats in total that are set into
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Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Emerald Engagement Ring Halo Vintage Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
, Emerald Statement Ring, May Birthstone Ring, Emerald and Diamond Ring, 18K Gold Emerald Ring, 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

18ct Rose Gold Aquamarine, Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
whilst set, colour - greyish Blue, tone - light, clarity - eye clean, emerald cut, claw set, centering
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Quinn, Australian Green Sapphire and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
white gold halo diamond set halo, split shoulder diamond set band with three round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with Ruby, Tourmaline and diamonds
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 18k gold ring features a carré-cut red Tourmaline (4 x 3.5 mm) paired with an emerald-cut Ruby
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Quinn, Australian Green Sapphire and Diamond Designer Dress Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
white gold halo diamond set halo, split shoulder diamond set band with three round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with Morganite, Tourmaline rosa and diamond.
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
The 18k yellow gold ring features an emerald-cut Morganite (6 x 4 mm) paired with an oval-cut
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with Tsavorite Garnet, Tourmaline and diamonds
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 18k gold ring features a carré-cut Tsavorite Garnet (4 x 3.5 mm) paired with an emerald-cut
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabergé 18K Yellow Gold Oval Emerald Fluted Ring
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
: 18K Yellow Gold, 1 (6x4) Oval Gemfields Zambian Emerald Total Weight 0.40ct, 2 Round Brilliant Cut
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Double Halo Emerald Statement Ring, Vintage Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
, Emerald Statement Ring, May Birthstone Ring, Emerald and Diamond Ring, 18K Gold Emerald Ring, 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with yellow Beryl, Madiera Citrine and diamond.
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
The 18k yellow gold ring features an emerald-cut yellow Beryl (6 x 4 mm) paired with an oval-cut
Category

2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.98CT Burmese Ruby GIA Certified and 1.35 Carat Total Weight Diamond 18K Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
octagonal cut Burmese ruby is surrounded by 1.35ctw princess and round brilliant and set in 18k yellow
Category

Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Fabergé Colours of Love Yellow Gold Emerald Fluted Ring
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
cut white diamonds total weight 0.02cts (F VS+), 1 round emerald total weight 0.02ct Complimentary
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Inspired 2.90ct Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring with Shoulders Plat
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
setting. The Aquamarine is surrounded by a total of 0.75ct Brilliant cut Diamonds in an almost rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Plymouth Timepiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with 44 single cut diamonds=1.32cts and 4 shield shape emeralds. A sensational art-deco watch!
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.40 Carat Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
and (6) .05ct round & emerald cut natural diamonds for an estimated 1.40 carat total weight. We
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabergé 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Emerald Fluted Ring, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Emerald Total Weight 0.40ct, 2 Round Brilliant Cut White Diamonds Total Weight 0.02ct F VS+, 1 Round
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Fabergé 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Emerald Fluted Ring, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Zambian emerald centre stone, adorned with 2 brilliant cut white diamonds and set in 18 karat fluted
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Oval Emerald Fluted Ring with Tsavorite Shoulders
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Emerald Total Weight 0.40ct, 22 Round Tsavorites Total Weight 0.23ct, 2 Round Brilliant Cut White Diamond
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Vintage Antique Emerald Pear Drop Earring Set, Emerald Statement Earrings Set
Located in Orlando, Florida
→€“ 8.00 mm x 6.00 mm Secondary Stone(s) Type: Diamonds Secondary Stone(s) Shape: Round Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
You are viewing a sapphire and diamond band. This ring is crafted from 14k white gold and weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fabergé 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Fluted Ring with Tsavorite Shoulders, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
features an oval 6x4mm Zambian emerald centre stone, adorned with 2 brilliant cut white diamonds and set in
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Fabergé Colours of Love Gold Emerald Fluted Ring with Tsavorite Garnet Shoulders
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Emerald total weight 0.75ct, 21 round tsavorites total weight 0.23cts, 2 round brilliant cut white
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Fabergé 18K Yellow Gold Oval Emerald Ring w/ Tsavorite Set Shoulder, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
features an oval 7x5mm Zambian emerald centre stone, adorned with 2 brilliant cut white diamonds and set in
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

White gold "Three stone" ring set with diamonds.
Located in UTRECHT, NL
, fine white emerald-cut diamond at its center. The central stone is complemented by two round brilliant
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.42ct Natural Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring 18kt
Located in FLEMINGTON, AU
Natural Emerald Cut Ruby = 1.42cts, x6 Natural Round Cut Diamonds = 0.30cts H/J Si2-I2 Size: N - Can Be
Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Pink Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Garnet Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Antoinette Bracks
Located in Brisbane, QLD
with one row of six claw set round brilliant cut diamonds (12 in total). Shoulders support a
Category

2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Platinum

9.5 Carat Morganite Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Mill Valley, CA
, displaying a delightful peachy-pink hue that enchants the beholder. With an impressive emerald cut and a
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 2.04 Carat SI-1 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Encino, CA
-2 Color Fifty-two prong set round brilliant cut diamonds approximate total weight of 52 Stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

19.13 Carat Amethyst Diamond Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
: 19.13ct Cut: Emerald Cut (15x20mm) Clarity: VS Diamonds: Natural Diamonds Carat Weight: 2.16ct Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Midcentury Platinum 1950s 15 Carat Aquamarine VS Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
are 18 Round/Baguette cut diamonds (VS-2 to SI-1 clarity/F to G color), with a combined weight of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum

8.3 Carat Burmese Ruby Cabochon and Multicolored Gems Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
complemented by diamonds, sapphires, amethyst, and emeralds, which orbit the center like planets. Square-cut
Category

2010s Thai Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k...

16.7 Carat Large Tanzanite Cabochon Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
around the band. The brilliant diamonds around the bezel weigh 0.75 carats, and the ring contains
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Rose Gold

Certified 1.5 Carat Ruby Diamond Engagement Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rich Asian". The Eleanor Ruby Diamond Ring features a beautiful emerald cut ruby surrounded by 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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.