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Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Floral Full Eternity Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A whimsical 18k yellow gold emerald and diamond full eternity ring. The ring features 8 flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.59 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
By Bucherer
Located in Lucerne, CH
Diamond eternity band in 18 karat yellow gold. Channel set with 35 brilliant cut diamonds with G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold emerald and diamond full eternity ring. The ring is made up of 15 princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Multi Color Gold Diamond Eternity 5 Millimeter Wide Band Size 6
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite "Eighteen Karat Multi Color Gold Diamond Eternity Band," a true symbol of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier 1895 Dots Diamond Half Eternity Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A lovely vintage Cartier ‘1895 Dots’ round brilliant cut diamond half eternity band set in 18k
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Todd Reed Signed Natural Color Diamond Eternity Band
By Todd Reed
Located in Westport, CT
An original 18K yellow gold diamond eternity band. Mounted with numerous natural Roughcut color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
polished 18 karat yellow gold mounting. Size 6 US. Fancy intense yellow color, VS clarity diamonds. Size 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Red Ruby Square Princess Cut 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Vivid Red Ruby Half Eternity Band Ring. A beautifully made
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

OSCAR HEYMAN Half Eternity Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The ring is embellished with a great
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold East, West Style Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Expertly crafted in royal 18 karat yellow gold this timeless baguette cut diamond eternity band is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamonds and Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
cut diamonds weighing approx. 2,4 carats Ring size: 52 EU, 6 US French Hallmark
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Custom Wide Eternity Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. "Schlumberger" Diamond Eternity Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
METAL TYPE: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum STONE WEIGHT: 1.14ct twd TOTAL WEIGHT: 8.7g RING SIZE: 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fancy Intense Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Size 6 currently available, any size can be created in the matter of weeks Crafted in 18k Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Oval Cut Sapphires and Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring Set in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful half eternity band ring featuring Natural Oval Cut Sapphires and Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Tiffany Co. 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum Lucida Diamond Eternity Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Lucida full eternity ring in 18ct gold and platinum by Tiffany & Co. The ring is set
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.7 Carat Diamond Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Eternity Band features 24 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds I Color VS Clarity with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Diamond Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Carrera Y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring, measuring 2 MM wide and set with
Category

2010s Spanish Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.93 Carat Diamond Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
. Approximately G/H color and VS clarity. Set in 18k yellow gold, size 6. Accommodated with an up to date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 7.05 Carat Intense Yellow Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
ring is made in platinum and 18K yellow gold. Ring size 6 1/4 US. Style available in different price
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fancy colored diamond ring 18KT white gold eternity color diamond ring blue
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind diamond ring made with natural fancy diamonds, an array of colors in one eternity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamonds pave set in 18k yellow gold. Size 6 US (sizable upon request). Simple yet chic. Style available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Five Stone Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful ruby and diamond five stone ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is set with exactly
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 0.22 Carat Diamond Eternity Band Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Brand: Cartier Ring Size: 6 1/2 Metal Type: 18K Gold Weight: 1.2 grams Hallmark: '@ Cartier 53
Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.2 Carat Ruby Pave Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
. This is a size 6 ring and we offer complimentary sizing upon order and custom options available. Every
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Set in Yellow Gold Eternity Wedding Band with Double Milgrain Edge
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow gold diamond eternity wedding band Diamond weighing 0.50 carat Double milgrain
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Total diamond weight: 3.48cts Ring size: 6 1/2 This item is accompanied by a professional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Tiffany Co. Channel Set Diamond Eternity Anniversary Band Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
value of $9,250.00. Ring size: 6 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.0 grams Natural Diamond: 1.80 ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Black Diamonds Stackable Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
, stackable 18k yellow gold eternity band, 2.3 mm wide, stackable collection, made in New York with the best
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

1.00 Carat Black Diamonds Stackable Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
, stackable 18k yellow gold eternity band, 2.3 mm wide, stackable collection, made in New York with the best
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

1.00 Carat Black Diamonds Stackable Eternity Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
, stackable 18k yellow gold eternity band, 2.3 mm wide, stackable collection, made in New York with the best
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Gold Diamond Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
80 points. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: UK Q, US 8
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov, 8 Carat Alternating Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Eternity Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Set in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Size 6 US Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Alexandrite Diamond eternity band 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
and fine diamonds VS clarity and F color. The ring is totalling over 4 carats and is a size 6 (can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. This superb antique ring represents 2 snakes
Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
of three. The round cut diamonds that also sit in a three measure 5pts each. The bright yellow 18ct
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with the Greek Key Design
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S. Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Made Diamond Ring with the Greek Key design that
Category

2010s Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

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

Boucheron Paris Vintage Band Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Round Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled eternity band ring designed by Boucheron. Beautiful and elegant half-eternity, created in
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Yellow gold ring marked "18K" on the inside. Features a beautiful turquoise cabochon stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Emerald Eternity Band
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
diamonds makeup this ring. Color: E Clarity: Vvs1 Cuts: Gorgeous Size: 6 (can be altered to any size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Ornament Contrast Texture Ring One of a Kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
materials. Limited Edition. Ring top dimensions: 28 mm L, 20 mm W, 6 mm H. Available in 18 karat white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Diamond Circle Sandwiched with Two Yellow Gold Band
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Eighteen karats white and yellow gold diamond eternity ring Diamonds weighing 0.65 carat Band
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Buccellati Italy Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Rombi Eternelle Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eternity band ring features round brilliant cut diamonds fully around Weighing collectively
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1864 Nordic Eternity Knot Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 4gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Detailed hand - engravings of Eternity Knots in
Category

Antique 1860s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Lanieres Diamond Eternity Ring - Size 6
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Lanieres Gold and Diamond Ring - Fine white diamonds in 18ct yellow gold setting - Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring A delicate diamond eternity ring. Consisting of
Category

2010s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A dainty diamond eternity ring. Consisting of nine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hidalgo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Hidalgo
Located in Gainesville, FL
Hidalgo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 6 You are viewing a Beautiful Ladies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Eternity Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier classic wedding eternity ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring features twelve brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
of rings however it has a large enough width that it can stand alone. Finger size 6
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY CO. Diamond Eternity Rings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
stones totaling 6 cts., set in 18k yellow gold. Size 6 1/2. These are exceptional in size and quality
Category

Late 20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Eternity Band with over 3.50 Carats in Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
, VS clarity diamonds set in 18k. Size 6.
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

2.20 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
A substantially hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold Italian origin eternity ring. Wide, eye catching
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Five Stone Round Diamond Vintage Eternity Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat yellow gold, this petite vintage chevron ring is embellished with a row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

​Thin Yellow Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Thin yellow sapphire and diamond eternity band ring, showcasing round yellow sapphires alternating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold and Natural Diamond Full Eternity Stack Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A lovely ladies 18 carat yellow gold ring set with diamonds. ​Full eternity stack ring design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gubelin Sapphire Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Gold Ring
By Gubelin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold band ring, crafted by Gubelin, set with approximately 1.20ctw in G/Vs diamonds and
Category

20th Century German More Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

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Eternity Ring Yellow 18k Diamond Size 6 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact eternity ring yellow 18k diamond size 6 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. You can easily find a 152 antique edition and 426 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a eternity ring yellow 18k diamond size 6 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a eternity ring yellow 18k diamond size 6 has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Roman Malakov, Tiffany Co. and Georgios Collections Inc are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and cushion cut alternatives. Most of our eternity ring yellow 18k diamond size 6 for sale are for women, but there are 240 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Eternity Ring Yellow 18k Diamond Size 6?

On average, a eternity ring yellow 18k diamond size 6 at 1stDibs sells for $3,998, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $351,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.