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Van Cleef Arpels 1973 Geometric Onyx Ring 18kt Gold with 1.45ctw in Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1973. This geometric ring has been crafted
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

TRUDEL By Kurt Aepli Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.52 Ctw In Emerald Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
1970. The ring has been designed with geometric patterns by the goldsmith artist Kurt Aepli, the former
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tanagro 18 Karat Rose and White Gold, .75 Carat Diamond Open Geometric Ring
By TANAGRO Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
gold set with round brilliant diamonds. The middle layer is a high polished rose gold with diamond
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Geometric Black Onyx 14k Gold ring with diamonds. Sz 3.5
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
. Details: 14k white Gold, total ring weight 3.5 grams. Onyx is measured 7mm by 14mm side diamonds are 1.5mm
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Geometric Ring or Bridal Band 0.33 TDW
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold And Diamond Geometric Ring 0.33 TDW. Size 8 6 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Offset Pearl and Pavé Diamond Geometric Star Cutout Ring in Two-Toned 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 This exquisite pearl and diamond geometric cocktail ring is uniquely crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond Geometrical Chevron V Stackable Band Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
dazzling play of light with every movement. Adorned with a quarter carat of natural diamonds, these rings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold

Art Deco Odeonesque Old Mine Cut Diamond Geometric Ring White Gold Signed 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Odeonesque Old Mine cut diamond geometric ring in 18 karat white gold, signed, Portugal
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style Geometric Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful antique design cocktail ring, created with geometric shape. Mount in the center in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Dinh Van Paris Geometric Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 16 VS Diamonds
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric ring designed by Jean Dinh Van. Nice vintage sleek band, crafted in Paris France in
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum geometric design sapphire and diamond ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco Platinum and 18kt white gold geometric design sapphire and diamond ring. Made in Circa
Category

Vintage 1930s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Diamond Channel Set Line Geometric Wave Unique Statement 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
X Twist Layers Ring Diamond Channel Set Line Geometric Wave Unique Statement 18 Karat Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jean Després 1950 Paris Artistic Geometric Ring in 18kt Gold with Round Diamond
By Jean Despres
Located in Miami, FL
with geometrics shapes in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and finished with hammered patterns. On top
Category

Vintage 1950s French Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French 1930 Art Deco Geometric Coral Onyx Ring 18Kt Gold With 1.20 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A French art deco cocktail ring. An statement geometric ring, created in Paris France during the
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Geometric Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
brilliance comprised of channel-set baguette diamonds that give this ring a geometric flair that shine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Geometric Golden Globe Orb Sphere Diamond Pave 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Geometric Golden Globe Orb Sphere Diamond Pave 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Ring 18 Karat White
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K Gold, Onyx, Mother of Pearl And Small Diamond Geometric Ring Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning vintage Italian square 18K gold, onyx and mother of pearl ring is geometric and so
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Estate 18k Yellow Gold 1.4ct Diamond Open Geometric 15mm Wide Band Ring size 6.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous wide band ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features beautiful open
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Wide Geometric Band
By Carelle
Located in Chicago, IL
Double shank design gives this ring a bold geometric edge. The Ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Diamond and Ruby 18K Unusual Geometric Modern Designed Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
18K well made ring possessing 60 fine white brilliant cut diamonds estimated to weigh .60 cts, all
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Geometric Art Deco ring with Old European diamonds and sapphires
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old ring with a central diamond in an old brilliant cut weighing approx. 0.50 ct (colour I, clarity
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Triple Octagon Gold Ring Minimalist Geometric Design in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Triple Octagon Gold Ring 14k Solid Gold Ring Minimalist Geometric Design Ring. Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold

C1820 15K Emerald and Diamond Ring in Geometric Linked "t" formation
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian emerald and diamond ring with gemstones set in a geometric pattern of 3 linked "t"s and
Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold

Natural Pink Sapphires Diamonds Geometric Band 14kt Gold 12441
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
& Transparent. .60ct Natural Fancy Brown Diamonds. 14kt. white gold 9.4 Grams 14mm wide ring Depth: 5.1mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Empire Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural Pink Sapphires Diamonds Geometric Band 14kt Gold 12441
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
& Transparent. .60ct Natural Fancy Brown Diamonds. 14kt. white gold 9.4 Grams 14mm wide ring Depth: 5.1mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Empire Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Gauthier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Geometric Bypass Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Gauthier Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 8 round brilliant cut = .35cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aletto Brothers Stackable Medium Rhomboid Geometric Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
condition of this ring is exceptional. There is no trace of wear, with no damage to the gold. The diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

French Late Art Deco 1.20 Diamond 18 KT Platinum Geometric Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
crafted as unique of solid 18 KT Gold and Platinum The ring is of charming geometric Octagonal Shape fully
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Old Mine Cut Diamond (Approx. 0.30-Carats) Sapphire Geometric Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
captivating old mine cut diamond at its center. The diamond is framed by a striking geometric arrangement of
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

AUSTRIAN 1970 Modernist Geometric Ring In 14Kt Gold With Pink Blue Tourmalines
Located in Miami, FL
An Austrian modernist geometric cocktail ring A statement geometric cocktail ring, created in
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Indicolite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Inspired Geometric Art Design Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Vintage Inspired Geometric Art Design Sapphire & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring. Free Domestic USPS
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Geometric Twist Diamond Pave Band 0.20 Carats in 14K Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This comfortably low-profile geometric criss-cross diamond band is perfect for any and every day
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 5.03 ct GIA Certified Colombian Emerald 3.22 ct Diamonds Geometric 18k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18k yellow gold emerald and diamond ring weighs a hefty 18.1 grams. Nice and sturdy, the ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Finger Ring Chain Triangle Geometric Diamond 18K White Gold Statement Bracelet
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
This exquisite bracelet features a delicate white gold chain adorned with sparkling round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Finger Ring Chain Hand Geometric Diamond Symbol 18K Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
This exquisite bracelet features a delicate gold chain adorned with sparkling diamonds. The design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Geometric Men s Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold geometric ring with 14 round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately .24
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Yellow Gold Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Fuengirola, Malaga
A stylish and unusual geometric ring set in both 18 karat white and yellow gold with approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Mozafarian Diamond Yellow Gold Geometric Ring
Located in London, England
A bold yet graceful ring crafted in 18k yellow gold, featuring a double-loop belt motif traced with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mozafarian Diamond Yellow Gold Geometric Ring
Located in London, England
A contemporary ring with a sculptural flair, this 18k yellow gold design features a sleek
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Geometric Connection Ring
Located in New York, NY
This geometric open diamond ring embodies femininity. A classy and chic design, the 14k gold ring
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Yellow Gold and Diamond geometric Ring
Located in Torino, IT
Diamonds set in Platinum. This stylish and always modern Ring is in Yellow Gold, formed of a geometrical
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Gucci Diamond and White Gold Geometric Ring
By Gucci
Located in Southampton, NY
A contemporary ring by Gucci showcases 2 angled planes of channel-set, princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Marla Ring, Geometric Yellow Gold and Baguette Diamond Ring
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
A simple band in 14k yellow gold featuring two perpendicular baguette diamonds gets a twist with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Geometric Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring is set with 5 central square-cut diamonds and 8 round-cut diamonds interspersed
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Wide Geometric Diamond Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in Surfside, FL
Wide Geometric band in 18k rose gold approximatly:1 carat in round and baguette diamonds. I-J color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Geometric Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Formed from an intricate geometric lattice of 18-karat rose gold, a diamond ring set with 37
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Geometric Diamond Signet Ring
By Page Sargisson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our hand carved ring is set with five geometric diamonds. The playful combination of the organic
Category

2010s American Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Geometric Petal 18k Two-Tone Gold Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Geometric Petal Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold. 212 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 1.03
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Geometric Diamond Pyramid Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Laredo, TX
finished with a luxurious satin gold texture. A captivating 0.14-carat diamond is set at the peak of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mozafarian Diamond Yellow Gold Chain Motif Geometric Ring
Located in London, England
A bold take on minimalism, this 18k yellow gold ring features a sleek, elongated silhouette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sophie Birgitt Diamond Geometric Rectangular Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
Sophie Birgitt 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Geometric Rectangular Gold Cocktail Ring. *MADE TO ORDER: 3
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sophie Birgitt Diamond Geometric Rectangular Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
Sophie Birgitt 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Geometric Rectangular Gold Cocktail Ring. *MADE TO ORDER
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Amethyst Citrine Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
full cut diamonds burnished into the ring as an accent. The total weight of the diamonds is 0.09 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 2 Carat Diamond Geometric 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Vintage 18k gold ring is a shining example of timeless geometry! It features two
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tank ring, Geometric ring, Old European cut diamond, 18K Yellow gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Tank ring, Geometric ring, Old European cut diamond, 18K Yellow gold Jewelry Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold White Diamond Geometric Square Cocktail Ring
Located in Istanbul, Bebek
Melis Goral Square 14K Rose Gold Ring with 0.13 Carat Round White Diamonds **Each of our MG
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Mozafarian 0.41 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Wide Band Geometric Ring
Located in London, England
Bold structure meets refined brilliance in this wide 18k yellow gold ring. Featuring polished links
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Geometric Diamond Ring Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of geometric diamond ring gold 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. You can easily find a 91 antique edition and 74 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of geometric diamond ring gold may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a choice in our collection of geometric diamond ring gold has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Intini Jewels, Furrer-Jacot and Alberto are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our geometric diamond ring gold for sale are for women, but there are 53 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Geometric Diamond Ring Gold?

On average, a piece of geometric diamond ring gold at 1stDibs sells for $3,230, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $85,000 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.