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Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Emerald X Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, including 0.65 carat of round brilliant cut diamond and 0.65 carat of emerald. The ring features x motif
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.55 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Channel Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is channel set to front by a line of emeralds flanked by diamonds Square cut emeralds
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Modern Round Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 1.20 Carats Oval Cut Blue Sapphire. Size ITA
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...

Art Deco Style White Modern Round Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 1.20 Carats Oval Cut Blue Sapphire. Size ITA
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...

Art Deco Style White Modern Round Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.90 Carats Oval Cut Blue Sapphire. Size ITA
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...

1980s Byzantine Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
x 6.0mm oval cabochon emerald stone of an estimated 0.60 carats and 4 round brilliant-cut H-I VS1
Category

Vintage 1980s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.60 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wide band ring comprised of three rows of diamonds and centers a half bezel set emerald cut emerald
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Ruby Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cut emerald weighing approximately 0.15 carat - transparent bright green Bead set
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Checkerboard Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
features diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. The 10 round briliant cut diamonds weigh approximately
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Diamond: 58 Round Brilliant cut = 0.27cttw Emerald: 15 Round Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pink and White Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
Natural Pink and White Diamond Band, features 11.23 Carats of Emerald cut diamonds, surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Panther Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Ring by Cartier. With 137 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

1960 s Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Vintage Estate Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1960's diamond and emerald band fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring features 4 round
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.90 Carats Modern Round Cut Emerald. Size
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

CARTIER 18K Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire 3 Band Ring Set
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
yellow gold bands with white gold accent; furthermore, each band is set with round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

French Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
round emerald (5 mm) and two round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold. Shank: 2 mm
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Mid Century 1950 Cocktail Band Ring in 14Kt Gold with 1.06 Cts Diamonds Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
. Mounted in a semi pyramidal shape in four-prongs settings, with 6 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.42
Category

Vintage 1950s American Post-War Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
brilliant cut diamonds and five marquis emeralds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Width: 5 mm. Shank: 2 mm
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.48 Ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
center stone, held in place by four prongs. The emerald is surrounded by a halo of round cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 1.45 Ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
set with 1.45 carats of round and baguette-cut diamonds surrounding a gorgeous 0.49 carat square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.50 Ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
set with 0.50 carats of round and baguette cut diamonds forming a halo around a beautiful 1.43 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Dazzling 1.22 ct Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond Band Rings in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 1.22 ct Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond Band Rings in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Category

2010s Israeli Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
approximately 1.00 carat. Accented by three round brilliant cut diamonds graded I color, SI clarity. Crafted in
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

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

Gemstone Wide Band Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage gemstone band crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut sapphires total 0.27
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.26 ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
square-cut 1.76 carat emerald, which is also flanked by step-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.26
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold 0.09ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A series of Marquise cut Emerald gemstone make this luxury ring impossible to ignore. Crafted from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
with round single cut diamonds and emerald accents. Stones: - emeralds, 20 stones - cabochon marquise
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.07 Ct Diamond and 0.52 Ct Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
of three round cut diamonds on either side of each stone. Each emerald is held in place by four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
- cut diamonds and claw set round emeralds. Total weight of emeralds : 1,18 carat about. Total weight
Category

20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Coil Snake Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Nantucket, MA
An amazing 18K gold coiled snake ring with rounded, faceted emeralds around the band and hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy Round Baguette Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic solid Platinum alternating round and Emerald cut diamond Eternity ring in size 6.25+ and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum Ring 0.19 Ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
dissimilarly cut diamonds totaling 0.19 carats in a creative array. This piece possesses a 2mm band width and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
emerald gemstone (6 mm x 4 mm) and eight round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

2.09 Carat Vivid Red Pigeon s Blood Burma Ruby Emerald Cut East-West Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA and GRS certified 2.09 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond East West Ring in 18K Solid Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 2.73 carats, natural Zambian Emeralds Diamonds Band Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald Band Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1970s Ruby Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
four pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The interior of the shank is hallmarked with the
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.15 ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
band. The emeralds are flanked on the top and bottom with a row of small round cut diamonds for a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Absolutely beautiful band style ring featuring alternating square cut emeralds with round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

2.48ctw Multi-Shape Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
five (5) round brilliant cut diamonds. Band weighs 4.7 grams and is a size 6.5. All questions answered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Emerald, Pink Sapphires, Tanzanites Diamonds Band Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Round ✦ Diamond Weight: 0.30 ct. ✦ Diamond Clarity: Average VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Waterfall Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 16 round brilliant cut = 0.48cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
marquis emerald (6 mm x 3 mm) surrounded by eight round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 0.48 Ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
round-cut diamonds with a total weight 0.48 carats. This stylish piece features a 2mm band width and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

BIRKS 14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond 7-Stone Ring 0.40TCW
By Birks
Located in Victoria, BC
round-cut emeralds, each approx. 2.50 mm in diameter, totaling approx. 0.20 carats (combined). GIA Type
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1481AL Italian 18 Karat Gold Oval Green Emerald with Round White Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
White Round Cut Diamonds 0.36 Carats Total Weight Color: E-F Clarity: VS1-2 1 Oval Cut Green Emerald
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.20 Ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
classic halo ring. The band is made with platinum and set with a 0.20 carat halo of round and baguette cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Ring by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
slightly domed design, centering upon a brilliant-cut diamond of circa 0.18 carats, flanked by two round
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 1.50 Ct Diamond and 0.75 Ct Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold and set with a cluster of glittering round cut diamonds totaling 1.50 carats, flanked on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

NIGERIA Diamonds, sapphires, rubies and Emerald Ring by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
the Cartier "Nigeria" Collection. This ring has round brilliant cut diamonds, cabochon sapphires
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Austrian Diamond Gemstone 18k Confetti Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Austrian Diamond Gemstone 18k Confetti Band Ring. Featuring one round brilliant, one
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Halo Stackable Ring, 14kt Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
features a prong set, oval cut emerald weighing approximately .17 carat surrounded by a round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Half Eternity Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
round cut stones altogether, 4 of which being emeralds and 3 diamonds. All the stones are perfectly claw
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chantecler of Capri Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Chantecler
Located in Chicago, IL
measures 1 inch X 3/8 inch, set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .30 Carat and Fine color
Category

1990s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold, Emerald, and Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
centerpiece. This gem is framed by a halo of round-cut diamonds, totaling .24 carats, that cascade light with
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 26 round brilliant cut = 0.88cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.30 ct Diamond and 0.35 ct Emerald Lion Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
round diamonds throughout the face of the lion, highlighting its two marquise-cut emerald eyes totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cushion-cut diamond, framed by four radiating kite shaped emeralds, bordered by smaller round diamonds, to
Category

20th Century Unknown Edwardian Band Rings

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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.