Skip to main content

Gold Diamond Mens Ring

to
138
1,815
535
992
992
685
1,790
184
93
230
93
2
42
548
1,276
3
6
18
11
14
19
15
35
69
32
1
1,260
437
171
828
150
124
97
91
to
52
30
27
20
16
346
328
110
51
21
11
9
4
3
2
1
1
1
1,843
25
1,639
111
Sort By
White and Black Diamond Wedding Ring Set, Gold Couple Rings, Mens Wedding
Located in BARCELONA, ES
White and Black Diamond wedding ring set for him and her. Finding your one true love is like
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.45 Ct. Tw. Mens Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Men's diamond ring with a total of 0.45t round cut diamonds. The stones are graded as SI Clarity
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Diamond Ring 1.00 ct. tw.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Men's diamond ring with a total of 1.00ct round cut diamonds. The stones are graded as SI Clarity
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold 5 Stone 1/5 Carat Men s Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow Gold 5 Stone 1/5 Carat Men's Diamond Ring in channel setting. Bottom width is approximately
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Zambian Emerald and Diamond Two Tone 14KYW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
surrounded by 22 brilliant cut round sparkling diamonds. The ring is set in 14K white and yellow gold. It
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Men s Checkerboard Cushion Garnet and Diamond Ring in 14KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds on each side of the center stone. The ring is set in 14K yellow gold. It comes in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Wedding Ring for Him, Men s Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold Emerald Ring for Him, Men's Emerald Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Natural Emerald Statement
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s White Gold Brushed Finish Wedding Band
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This men's white gold wedding band features a 6MM brushed band with a comfort fit inside.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Men s Ring, 1950s
Located in Bologna, IT
on either side by a rose cut diamond. MATERIALS 18K gold and two ros cut diamonds RING SIZE 11 US
Category

Mid-20th Century More Rings

Materials

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

Men s Diamond Pompeii "Crossed Arrows" Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Men's Roman Pompeii Diamond Ring features a total of 9 Baguettes totaling 1.10 carats ranking
Category

Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

0.80 Carat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Men s Pinky Ring
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 18 carat yellow gold Weight: 7.86gr. Diamonds: 0.80 ct. colour: F clarity: VS1 Width
Category

2010s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mens Black and White Diamond Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This masculine and timeless men's ring contains the following. The top of the ring has a station
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond-Set Square 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Signet Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond-set Square 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Signet Ring Please let us know should you wish to
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.5 Carat Mens Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
2.5 Carat Mens Emerald Ring stands out with 31 White diamonds around the top part of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.39 Carat Diamond Onyx Men s Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring is set with 15 Round Cut White Diamonds that weight 0. 39 carats and also has Black Onyx
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Gold Men s Ring Band Handmade in NYC by Alex Soldier
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Alex Soldier Hidden Realms Men's Ring in 18 karat rose and white gold with black and white diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...

Men s Natural Ruby Diamond Ring In 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
4.30 Carat Natural Ruby 14 Karat Solid White Gold Diamond Ring Stamped: 14K Total Ring Weight: 18
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men Emerald Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
3.45 Carat Natural Emerald 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Item Type: Ring Material: 14K
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Diamond Cushion Men s Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Men's diamond cushion band ring in 14-karat yellow gold. The ring is bezel set with 3 brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Men 1.00 Carat Natural Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Stamped: 18K Yellow Gold Total Ring Weight
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stambolian 18K Gold Diamond Phoenix Bird Never Give Up Mens Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Gold Diamond Phoenix Bird Never Give Up Mens Ring This state-of-the-art mens ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.48 Carat Men s Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold and weighs approximately 11.2 grams. The ring is a size 10 and can be re-sized, if needed, free
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Natural Emerald Diamond Ring In 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Introducing our distinguished Men's 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring, boasting a commanding 3.82
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.91 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Men's diamond ring in 18-karat yellow gold. A polished metal band with a large round cut diamond at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stamnbolian 18K Gold Diamond Princess Cut Tanzanite Satin Finish Mens Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stamnbolian 18K Gold Diamond Princess Cut Tanzanite Satin Finish Mens Ring This mens ring from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Men s Emerald Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Solid White Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
3.30 Carat Natural Emerald 14K Solid White Gold Diamond Ring Item Type: Ring Item Style
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

18kt White Gold Men Custom Design Ring of 5.63ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold 5.63ct total weight diamonds Round Brilliant cut center of 1.63ct Color/Clarity:E
Category

2010s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Men s Natural Emerald Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Stamped: 14K Yellow Gold Total Ring Weight: 12.4 Grams Total Natural Emerald Weight is 2.27 Carat
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Natural Tanzanite Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Stamped: 14K Yellow Gold Total Ring Weight: 13.5 Grams Total Natural Tanzanite Weight is 3.24 Carat
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Natural Tanzanite Diamond Ring In 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Stamped: 14K White Gold Total Ring Weight: 14.0 Grams Total Natural Tanzanite Weight is 4.02 Carat
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

10.00 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Men s Plaque Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stunning 14k White Gold Ring Plaque design, 188 diamonds elegantly set and ordered Total Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Men s Custom White Diamond Pavè Signet Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
generation. This 18K white gold signet ring for men is set all around with 4.5 ct white diamonds. The black
Category

2010s Italian Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

Men s Natural Emerald Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
blends elegance and masculinity. 4.26 Carat Emerald 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Stamped: 14K Yellow
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Cushion Checkerboard Iolite and Diamond 14KWY Two tone Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique Men's ring has a deep blue cushion checkerboard cut Iolite surrounded by top quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.87 Carat GIA Cert Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold Custom Men s Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Custom designed gents natural, fancy yellow diamond ring. This ring was hand-crafted by an expert
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tilted Slash Diamond Dotted 18 Karat White Gold Men s Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tilted Slash Diamond Dotted 18 Karat White Gold Men's Band Ring Please let us know upon checkout
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.35 Carat Diamond Square Faced 22 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Square Faced 22 Karat Yellow Gold Mens Ring with Diamonds Please let us know upon checkout should
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pink Tourmaline Diamonds Brushed Finish 14k White Gold Men s Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Vintage Pink Tourmaline Diamonds Brushed Finish 14k White Gold Men's Ring. This is a handsome ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

Men s 17.04 Carat Star Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Men's Star Ruby ring features a massive 17.04 carat Star Ruby at 13.2mm in diameter x 9.4mm in
Category

Vintage 1980s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14k White Gold Men s Diamond Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
14k White Gold Men's Diamond Ring Men's Diamond Band 14k White Gold Diamond Weight: 0.14ct Color
Category

2010s American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Men s Sapphire Oval and Diamond 14KWY Two tone Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique Men's ring has a deep blue oval cut Sapphire surrounded by top quality brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Udozzo, 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Men s Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
A match made in heaven, our FEEL THE POWER diamond ring is sure to become one of your favourite
Category

2010s German Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Men s Ruby and Diamond Armored Crest Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This 14 Karat Yellow Gold Armored Crest Ring features 6 Round cut Natural Regal Red Rubies totaling
Category

Vintage 1960s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.30 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Men s Solitaire Flex Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Articulated 14k White Gold Solitare Ring Features 1.30 ct Round Solitaire Diamond in Flush
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.43 Carat Round Cut Diamond Men s Wedding Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rings/Bands. This Men's Ring has 7 Round Cut Diamonds that weighs 0.43 Carats. The Clarity and Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1.9 Carat Mens Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
This is a 1.9 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring with 28 Diamonds set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian .50 C Center Diamonds Platinum 18K Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a stunning antique late Victorian c.1910 Men’s ring with floral Art Nouveau designs on the
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Carlos Udozzo 18 Karat White Gold Men Ladies Brown Diamonds Statement Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
An alluring 18k White Gold statement ring in perfect combination with 94 brown diamonds of high
Category

2010s German Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carlos Udozzo, 18 Karat Gold Mens Brown Diamonds Grey Moonstone Statement Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
This exquisite 18k Rose Gold diamond ring gets you ready for all your social events, networking
Category

2010s German Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Carlos Udozzo Ladies Men 18 Karat Gold Brown Diamonds Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
An alluring 18k White Gold statement ring in perfect combination with 94 brown diamonds of high
Category

2010s German Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Men s Two Tone Diamond Ring 0.45 Ct. Tw
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Men's diamond ring with a total of 0.45ct diamonds. In a two tone setting and 4 round cut stones
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Men s Ring, 1950s
Located in Bologna, IT
A vintage men's ring, dating from the 1950s, crafted in both 18K yellow and white gold. It is
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

25 Pointers Single Diamond Channel Setting 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
25 Pointers Single Diamond Channel Setting 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring Please let us know upon
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carlos Udozzo Unisex Ladies / Men s 18 Karat Gold Matt Finished Diamond Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
year-round stunner. Details Diamond Ring 18 kt Rose Gold matt finished Diamond Row
Category

2010s German Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Udozzo, 18 Karat Rose Gold Men Ladies Brilliant Cut Diamonds Statement Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
Details Diamond Ring 18ct Rose Gold 218 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 3,92 ct, black
Category

2010s German Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Men s Ring 2-Tone 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Step Edge Diamond Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Men's Ring 2-Tone 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Step Edge Diamond Band Ring Diamond: 1.27ct. Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Square Blue Sapphire Diamond Channel-Set Fluted 18k Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Square Blue Sapphire Diamond Channel-Set Fluted 18K Yellow Gold Men's Ring Gold: 18K Yellow Gold
Category

Late 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Gold Diamond Mens Ring", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Gold Diamond Mens Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold diamond mens ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 368 antique edition and 454 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold diamond mens ring 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a gold diamond mens ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alberto, DGI and Stambolian 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 emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold diamond mens ring, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Gold Diamond Mens Ring?

The price for a gold diamond mens ring starts at $300 and tops out at $599,999 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,000.

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.

Questions About Gold Diamond Mens Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, some men's wedding rings have diamonds. Men are free to wear any type of ring as a wedding ring, and you'll find many options with one or more diamonds set into their bands. Wedding rings for men may also feature colored gemstones, like sapphires or rubies, in addition to or in place of diamonds, or they may be formed entirely out of metal. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of men's wedding rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, some men wear gold wedding rings. Gold has been used for making wedding rings for centuries, and men can find many different kinds of wedding bands formed out of the precious metal. Other metal options for men's wedding rings include platinum, sterling silver, titanium, tungsten and cobalt. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of men's wedding rings.