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The Barbette Ring 2.5 Carat Diamond and Black Enamel Cigar Band
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
baguette diamonds. This weighty ring is a bold reinterpretation of the classic cigar band ring, this
Category

2010s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Classic Black Sapphire and Black Diamond Cigar Band 7 Ring in 18K Gold Settings
By Kavant Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Black Sapphire 3.0 carats and Black Diamond 0.55carat Ring in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm
Category

2010s Thai Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Matte Diamond Cut Finish 9.8mm Wide Cigar Band Ring sz 5.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.16 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on finger, item cannot be
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Wide Large Diamond Cigar Band 4.65cttw F Vs Sz 6
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An extremely well done ring made in 18K yellow gold and set with perfectly matched, collection
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Leto Lama Colombian Emerald Cigar Ring Band GIA 1.48 Cts Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in London, GB
dresses and any Bohemian Chic appearances. The cigar band is scattered diamonds and Colombian emeralds in
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18k Gold GIA 8.36ctw Carved Pink Spinel Yellow Blue Sapphire Wide Cigar Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare & Unique Cigar Band Ring, with GIA 8.36ctw Carved No Heat Pink Spinel, Yellow & Blue Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Textured Solid Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 9-carat gold has a unique shimmering
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

Textured 18 Karat Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 18-carat gold has a unique shimmering
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 18-carat gold has a unique shimmering
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Textured Solid Rose Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 9-carat rose gold has a unique
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Textured Solid White Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 9-carat gold has a unique shimmering
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Paper Cigar Ring with Diamonds by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This classic textured wide cigar band ring crafted in solid 18-carat rose gold has a unique
Category

2010s British Artist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Cigar Ring, Accented with 0.24 Carat
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leto Lama Certified Oval Paraiba Tourmaline Cigar Ring 18 Ct Gold with Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Unique in its design, this Ocean-inspired Paraiba Cigar features striking vibrant blue-green hues
Category

2010s British Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Paraiba, Gold

Tiffany Co. Cigar Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.15 Carats 13.7 Grams
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stamped T&C, this 18 Karat yellow gold cigar ring features one bezel diamond weighing approximately
Category

1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.70 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Black Enamel Bezel Set 14K Yellow Gold Cigar Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold Emerald Cut Diamond and Black Enamel Cigar Band Ring in 14K Gold This is a bold and dapper
Category

Vintage 1970s Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Horse-Shoe Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Horse-Shoe Cigar Ring, Enhanced with 0.28 Carats of
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Band Ring Handcrafted in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Cigar Band Ring. All size available within three
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Rossella Ugolini 18K Rose Gold 0.10Ct. White Diamonds Personalize Man Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Rose Gold White Diamonds Cigar Band Ring. All size available within three
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18k Moonstone Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous moonstone cigar band! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, this piece features a central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 31 round brilliant cut = 1.24cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.52 Carat Diamond Cigar Band Ring in Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Charming 18 karat rose gold cigar band ring consisting of natural black and white round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Floral Station Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 112 round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: H / I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Wave Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 88 round brilliant cut = 2.20cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Wide Diamond Flower Round Diamond 18k White Gold Cigar Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
An extraordinary diamond eternity band of sculptural elegance, meticulously handcrafted in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi-Layer Diamond Cigar Band Cocktail Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
Exquisite, multilayer diamond band that is an artwork for the finger. This 18k white gold diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14KT Rose Gold Cigar Band Ring with Pink Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural take on a bold classic. This 14KT rose gold cigar band ring features a rippling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Diamond Ring Cigar Wide Band 14K White Gold 2.31ct TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring Cigar Wide Band 14K White Gold 2.31ct TDW This spectacular estate ring is
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cigar Band Chunky Ring, 14 Karat Bicolor Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
an eye-catching sapphire is set atop a cigar band ring, and surrounded by just under half a carat of
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Beauvince Ruby Halo Cigar Band (4.28 ct Diamonds Rubies) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Featuring deep red Rubies the Halo Cigar Band is a bold statement piece perfect for bringing
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Top on Wide "Cigar" Band
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold sapphire and diamond ring, containing 1 oval sapphire of gem quality weighing
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Top on Wide "Cigar" Band
Sapphire and Diamond Top on Wide "Cigar" Band
$1,879 Sale Price / item
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Blue Topaz Green Garnet Gold Cigar Band Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Cigar band ring with center faceted deep Blue Topaz and Tsavorite Green Garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Auction - 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Cigar Band Spinning Ring
Located in New York, NY
playful and the confident. 1.73 Carat of Diamonds. 18 Karat Rose Gold weighing 27.9 Grams. Fits a Size
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Elegant 14k Yellow Gold 1.10ctw Diamonds Wide Open Work Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - SI2-I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Levian 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Lattice Design Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(Numerous) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 0.30ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Terrell and Zimmelman
Located in Wailea, HI
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold One Oval Cut Ruby Weighing 1.08
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow gold Diamond Sapphire Wide Full Finger Stack Look Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold 2.76ctw G VS Pave Diamond Wide Concave Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unisex Cigar Band 0.20 Carats White Diamonds 18 Karats Yellow Gold Bold Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, Cigar Band Ring Handcrafted in 18 karats Rose solid gold
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5 Carat Cluster Fancy Colored Diamond Dome Cigar Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This distinctive 14 karat white gold dome cigar ring features a harmonious multitude of bezel set
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Oval Shaped Ruby and Round Diamond Wide Cigar Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
sure to captivate. The ruby is beautifully complemented by 0.40 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Wide Line Chunky Statement Cocktail Ring Cigar Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Natural Diamonds 0.40 CTW Current Regular Size 7 – Resizable upon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Kunzite Green Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring ​​Ring Size: 8.75 Total
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Kunzite, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0.15ct Natural
Category

1990s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Rose Gold 1/3ct Diamond Pink Tourmaline Cigar Band Ring with White Enamel
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of the 14K Rose Gold Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Cigar Band Ring, where
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Enamel, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

De Beers 18k Gold GIA 2ct Uncut Colored Diamond Solitaire Wide Cigar Band Ring
By De Beers
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Rough Uncut - Bezel Set - Fancy Light Brown Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Rare 2.65 Ct. Colombian Emerald Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
GIA Rare 2.65 ct. Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold. This stunning
Category

Late 20th Century Colombian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0.15ct Natural
Category

1990s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Roman + Jules Pavé Ruby and Diamond Five Row Cigar Band Set in 14k White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Roman + Jules Pavé Ruby And Diamond Five Row Cigar Band set in 14K White Gold with Black Rhodium
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Micropave Ring - Large Cigar Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Micropavé Ring – Large Cigar Band Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, this
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold White Rose Cut Diamond Daisy Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Gold Diamond 4-Row Cigar Band, sold separately. Please inquire about additional pieces shown in the
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat 6-Row Gold Diamond Cigar Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18K 6 Row Gold Diamond Cigar Band Ring Diamonds 1.82 Carats dtw Color H VS quality
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Anni Cigar Band, Princess Cut Diamond Cigar Band in Yellow Gold
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
SELIN KENT's update on a classic cigar band. In 14k yellow gold with princess-cut diamonds that are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Anni Cigar Band, Princess Cut Diamond Cigar Band in Rose Gold
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
SELIN KENT's update on a classic cigar band. In 14k rose gold with princess-cut diamonds that are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Benita Cigar Band, Princess Cut Diamond Cigar Band in Rose Gold
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
diamonds sit snugly between two rows of cut-outs for a brilliant prismatic palette. In 14k yellow gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Benita Cigar Band, Princess Cut Diamond Cigar Band in Yellow Gold
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
diamonds sit snugly between two rows of cut-outs for a brilliant prismatic palette. In 14k yellow gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Black Onyx Diamond 14k Gold Cigar Band Ring
Located in Naples, FL
diamond. We custom make these Cigar band rings with Black or optional white onyx in 14k or 18k white or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

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Gold Diamond Cigar Band For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold diamond cigar 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, Yellow Gold and White Gold. You can easily find a 34 antique edition and 129 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold diamond cigar band may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing gold diamond cigar band — no matter the origin — is easy, but Damati, Allison Bryan and Five Star Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a gold diamond cigar band for sale for women should be easy, but there are 55 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gold Diamond Cigar Band?

The price for a gold diamond cigar band starts at $733 and tops out at $20,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,400.

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.