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18 Karat White Gold Band Ring Filled with Geometrical Shapes Set with Diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This gorgeous 18k white gold openwork ring, features 200 round brilliant cut white diamonds, F-G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Geometric Sapphire, Diamond And Ruby Estate Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Gold Ring. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, this vintage cocktail ring is a true
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Bold Geometric Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, enamel and diamond ring. The dome shaped ring centers a square shaped
Category

Vintage 1980s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.32ct Geometric Shape Diamond Bezel Set Cage Ring 14k Yellow Gold Double Band
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This is a solid 14K yellow gold ring featuring a geometric shape diamond bezel set on a double
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Geometric Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with 5.46 Ctw Diamonds Tiger Eye
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
house of Cartier, back in the 1970's. This geometric ring has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Madison L. Wide Geometric Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Ring From Madison L. Featuring A 0.28 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Topaz And 67 Round
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jack Gutschneider 1960 Geometric Ring in 14Kt Gold with VS Diamonds Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
geometric ring has been carefully assembled in solid yellow and white gold of 14 karats, with polished
Category

Vintage 1960s American Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 1970 Geometric Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Black Onyx
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970. This ring has been crafted with geometric
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century 1960 Geometric Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Gold with 1.53 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, circa 1960's. Designed with a geometric bombe shape, with a wavy patterns. This cocktail ring was
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lika Behar Ying Yang Diamond Blackened Sterling Silver Gold Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
  - 0.09ctw (approx.) Material: Sterling Silver .925 - High Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 4.0 Grams Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Two-Tone Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow/white gold Lapis Lazuli: 1 rectangular cut lapis Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Trudel By Kurt Aepli Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.02 Ctw Emerald And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
director of Trudel. The elegant ring was crafted with bold look in solid white gold of 18 karats with high
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gem set Geometric Signet Ring In 18Kt Gold And Platinum With 2.82 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric signed ring with fancy cuts diamonds. Beautiful and elegant signet ring carefully
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

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

Hammerman Brothers 1960 Large Geometric Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold with VS Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 1.79 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA old European
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Trisko 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Geometric Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Trisko Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 9 round brilliant cut = .27cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Trisko 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Geometric Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Trisko Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 9 round brilliant cut = .27cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.60 Carat Triangular Brilliant Cut Diamond Geometric Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1.60 Carat Triangular Brilliant Cut Diamond Geometric "Cubism" Dome Ring composed of 18k
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Geometric Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
complemented by a single diamond, together weighing 0.2 carats. The design of the ring is a testament to the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Geometric Brilliance: 1.01 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring with Exquisite Accents
Located in רמת גן, IL
Embrace the captivating allure of this mesmerizing ring, featuring a stunning 1.01 carat Asscher
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Geometric Art Deco Ring with 16 Old European Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Geometrical Art Deco ring crafted in 14 karat White Gold with 16 Assorted Old European Cut Diamonds
Category

20th Century American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Geometric Occasional Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
This Art Deco ring has strong lines and defined angles that style a geometric landscape in polished
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gucci Milano Geometric Ring in 18Kt White Gold with 3.10 Cts in Diamonds and Car
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful gem set ring designed by Gucci. A modern geometric piece made in Milano, Italy by the
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

BRAND NEW Palmiero Diamond Geometric Glove Ring in 18K White Gold (9.03 CTW)
By Palmiero
Located in New York, NY
Brand New and unworn. Photos of actual item.
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

White Gold

Art Deco Certified Greenish Yellow Old Cut Diamond Geometric Cocktail Ring 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Geometric Ring in Platinum and 19.2 Karat White Gold, featuring a Certified Natural Fancy Greenish Yellow
Category

Vintage 1930s Portuguese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Aletto Brothers Geometric Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Labradorite
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric ring designed by the Aletto Brothers. A contemporary geometric cocktail ring, created by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French geometric Art Deco ring with sapphire and diamonds, circa 1950s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique geometric ring made of 18-karat yellow gold. Origin: France, 1940s. Its central point is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.12ct Geometric Sapphire Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Unique R6025
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 14k yellow gold cluster ring set with a geometric sapphire in the center, surrounded by
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold, 0.40 Carat Round Diamond, Freeform Geometric Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant diamond set geometric band consists of 0.40 carats of round diamonds pave set in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold, 0.40 Carat Round Diamond, Freeform Geometric Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant diamond set geometric band consists of 0.40 carats of round diamonds pave set in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Multi-Band Diamond Ring, Geometric Modern, Approx 0.50 Ct TW Size 7
Located in New York, NY
This bold vintage ring from the 1980s features a striking geometric design composed of five
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Geometric Open Work Dome Style Old Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Addison, TX
this antique beauty has stood the test of time. The tapered shanks lead to a geometric design, the
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Geometric 3 Diamond Two-Tone 14 Karat Wedding Band, circa 1940s
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a beautiful 1930's Art Deco piece in a unique geometric design, the diamonds are set
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Solitaire Geometric Engraved Arched Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
of Ring: 6.00mm Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Cut Carat Weight: .75Ct Color: Cape
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Two-Toned Contoured Wedding Band with Geometric Details
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a beautiful 1940's Art Deco piece in a unique geometric design, the diamonds are set
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Geometric Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
square cut diamonds to diamond set shoulders and plain hoop. The diamonds weighing approximately 0.95
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vancox Modernist Diamond Gold Geometric Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k gold geometric Modernist ring by Vancox, with approx. 0.45ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 5.25
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Geometric Pave Diamond White Gold Wave Ring
Located in New York, NY
This modern ring is made in 18k white gold and features a unique geometric pattern pave-set with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Geometric Style Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
This spectacular sapphire and diamond ring is an estate piece inspired by the Art Deco era! Crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Beauvince Trina Geometric Halo Diamond Ring in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Trina is a refreshing cocktail diamond ring bringing together shapes and colors in a stylish
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1950 s Geometric Retro 18 Karat Gold Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carats yellow gold. This amazing square shaped tank ring is set with claws on its top
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

Retro Tigers Eye Gemstone Diamond Geometric 18k Gold Ring
Located in MIAMI, FL
Fantastic design seen on this retro gemstone and diamond ring. The fantastic ring is unique and eye
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Ring - 10k Single Cut Geometric Fan
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .09ctw Cut: Single Color: M - N Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 80s Diamond Ring Hexagon 14k Yellow Gold Geometric Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage geometric diamond ring (circa 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 30 round
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

MODERNIST 1970 Geometric Tiger Eye Cocktail Ring In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
warranty of the .585/.999 yellow gold and signed, ".585". Collateral: This Tiger-Eye cocktail ring is
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tiger s Eye, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Men s Octagon Geometric Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Unisex Band Ring is all hand-made in 18 Karat Rose Gold and features an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Men s Octagon Geometric Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Unisex Band Ring is all hand-made in 18 Karat Rose Gold and features an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Munsteiner Geometric Ring In 14Kt Gold With Watermelon Tourmaline And Diamonds
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric ring with a watermelon tourmaline designed by Munsteiner. Fabulous geometric cocktail
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Geometric 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Geometric 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Enamel Cocktail Ring Size 6 Metal: 18k yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Geometric Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, by Chaumet, 20th Century
By Chaumet
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A diamond ring in 18k yellow gold, by Chaumet, France, 20th Century. The ring is set with round
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Geometric Diamond Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Estate K di Kuore Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish geometric diamond ring (circa 1990s to 2000s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 1960 Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold 2.68 Ctw Diamonds Chrysoprase
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
and have been crafted with a crossover geometric shape in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Record Player Ring Vintage Onyx Diamond Spinning Kinetic 18k Gold Geometric
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct and unique onyx & diamond spinning ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 18 karat yellow
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Alexandrite East West Diamond Accent 14K Yellow Gold Geometric Ring
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K Yellow Gold 1 Marquise Alexandrite at approximately 0.36 Carats 0.03 Carats Total Weight of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Alexandrite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1.64 Carat Geometric Montana Sapphire Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Ring AD2241
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a unique geometric-shaped Montana sapphire. ♥ The Sapphire
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Geometric Sapphire, Diamond And Ruby Estate Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Gold Ring. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, this vintage cocktail ring is a true
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Robert Trisko Geometric Rings In 14Kt Gold With 1.77 Ctw Diamonds And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
by two rings, crafted with geometric patterns in solid yellow gold of 14 karats, with high polished
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow...

Round Pave Diamond 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Dome Geometric Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 9 Sparkling two-toned gold and diamond dome ring with intricate milgrain detailing
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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