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14k Solid Gold Eternity Diamond 8mm Broad Personalized Name Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Eternity Name Band Diamond 8mm Broad Personalize: d Name Ring Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Split Shank Wire Dainty Minimalist Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Split Shank Wire Ring Stacking Dainty Minimalist Ring Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Baguette Cluster Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
baguette diamonds enhances texture and shine. -Set in solid gold with perfect symmetry and handcrafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural 1.87cts Pink Sapphire 0.55cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 0.19CT 18Karat White Gold Baguette Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
pristine canvas that enhances the brilliance of the diamonds, making this ring suitable for any occasion
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Cat Ear Shape
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Cat Ear Shape Ring Cute Ring Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.30 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
perfect choice for a wedding band, anniversary ring, or a sophisticated everyday statement. Each diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 1.570cts Pink Sapphire 0.890cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

HRD Certified White Gold Band Ring with 1.00ct Natural Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
bright, neutral tone that enhances the brilliance of the diamonds while lending the ring a sophisticated
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 1.48cts Pink Sapphire 0.48cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
and wedding ring. Pink sapphire heart diamond heart open ring gold Natural heart shape pink sapphire
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k White Gold 4.12ctw Heart Shaped Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 4.12ctw Heart Shaped Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring This stunning Heart Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 1.00cts Pink Sapphire 0.18cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 2.64cts Blue Sapphire 0.61cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
within a halo of sparkling DIAMOND. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald 4.54cts Diamonds 1.47cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
diamond. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a timeless
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 1.50cts Pink Sapphire 0.81cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
within a halo of sparkling DIAMOND. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.58cts Blue Sapphire 0.48cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
sapphire gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 0.69cts Blue Sapphire 0.26cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
within a halo of sparkling DIAMOND. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 0.35cts Pink Sapphire 1.41cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 3.84cts Pink Sapphire 0.21cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 2.05cts Pink Sapphire 0.53cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 0.97cts Pink Sapphire 0.46cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 3.99cts Blue Sapphire 0.43cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
within a halo of sparkling DIAMOND. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 0.25cts Blue Sapphire 0.14cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
SAPPHIRE gemstone set within a halo of sparkling DIAMOND. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Baguette Cluster Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
of round and baguette diamonds enhances texture and shine. -Set in solid gold with perfect symmetry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Genuine Emerald Diamond Ring for Her in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.39 carats and diamonds of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dainty Two Stone Diamond Stackable Ring 18k Solid Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.24 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Round and Baguette Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
across the diamonds, enhancing their brilliance. Set in 14k solid gold, the broad band provides a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Ruby 0.80cts Fancy Diamond 0.52cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a RUBY gemstone set with a diamond
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Halo Marquise Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
-Crafted in gold, enhancing brilliance with a delicate openwork design -Slim, diamond-studded band for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural 1.77cts Turquoise 0.2cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
diamond. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
diamonds in marquise and pear shapes. Set in 14k solid yellow gold, the diamonds fan outward in a floral
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 4.85cts Zambian Emerald Diamond 0.92cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural 8.41cts Zambian Emerald Diamond 0.53cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald 5.97cts Diamonds 2.74cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
diamond. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a timeless
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald 5.71cts 0.77cts Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a diamond and an emerald. The warm
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 2.96cts Zambian Emerald Ring with 0.65cts Diamonds 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
diamond. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a timeless
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 3.36cts Zambian Emerald Ring with 1.01cts Diamonds 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
diamond. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a timeless
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Leaf Cluster Pear Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
. Crafted in 14k solid gold, this ring is designed to catch light from every angle—perfect for weddings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.16 Carat Diamond Open Bypass Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.16 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Certified Diamond Engagement Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Certified Diamond Engagement Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Gemstone Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
emerald diamond halo ring -Twin stone gold ring with pavé band -Handcrafted ring featuring dual emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural 1.13cts Blue Topaz 0.20cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
gemstone set within a halo of sparkling DIAMOND. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Natural 1.07cts Blue Sapphire 0.21cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding Metal: Yellow Gold Brand: NSTexport Diamond Color Grade: H Ring Size: 7
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural Pink Sapphire 0.43cts Diamond 0.23cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
halo sparkling diamond. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 3.62cts Multi Sapphire Diamond 0.27cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
wedding ring. Multi sapphire: 3.62carats Diamond: 0.27 carats Gold: 3.142 gm Follow us on Insta
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
with a halo sparkling diamond. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

18k Solid White Gold Exquisite Emerald and Halo Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Emerald and Halo Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 7.51 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 0.28CT 18Karat Yellow Gold Chain Link Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
setting enhances the luminosity of the diamonds, rendering this ring suitable for any occasion. Whether
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2010s Belgian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

White Gold Entourage Ring with Brilliant and Baguette Cut Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
A white gold entourage ring with a center baguette cut stone and brilliant cut diamonds is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Three-Stone Style 18k Solid White Gold Emerald Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Three-Stone Style Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 2.1 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.51 Carat Natural Diamond Minimalist Promise Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
White Gold Wt. :- 1.88 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.51 ct( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.51 Carat Natural Diamond Minimalist Promise Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
14k White Gold Wt. :- 1.5 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.51 ct( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 &
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 3.11cts Zambian Emerald Diamond 0.49cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 1.00 carat 18KT White Gold Modern Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
contrast between the sleek Princess diamonds and the sparkling round diamonds enhances the ring's visual
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.52 Carats 18KT White Gold Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. Crafted from luxurious 18KT white gold, this ring boasts a total diamond weight of 0.52 carats, ensuring a
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Enhancers For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of gold diamond wedding ring enhancers for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 16 vintage versions or 9 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Neil Lane, Le Vian and The Leo Diamond are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut gold diamond wedding ring enhancers and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes uncut and marquise cut alternatives. When shopping our range of gold diamond wedding ring enhancers, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Enhancers?

Prices for gold diamond wedding ring enhancers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $276 and can go as high as $1,800, while gold diamond wedding ring enhancers, on average, fetch $600.

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.