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14K Gold Unisex Princess Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cluster Square Block Ring
Located in Miami, FL
men and women, with a trendy geometric ring design and fine quality diamonds/sapphires. ✔ Gold Karat
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.33 Carat Old European Diamond Blue Sapphire White Gold Art Deco Men s Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Art Deco handmade 18k white gold .33 carat Old European cut diamond men's ring circa 1936
Category

Early 20th Century More Rings

Materials

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

Antique Men s Gold Silver Top Old Mine Cut Diamond 3 Stone Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Silver Top - Stamped 18k Weight: 11.9 Grams Ring Size: 9.0 (fitted on
Category

Antique 19th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Vintage Men Ring solid 18K Gold 1.71 ctw Diamonds Size US 11.5 / 25gr
Located in SE
Luxurious and Massive Antique or Vintage Men's Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with 101 diamond cut
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1965 Men Signet Ring Hematite solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 5.48 gr
Located in SE
Men Signet Ring in elegant design decorated with highly reflective Hematite stone. Full set of
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold

1950 Signet Men Ring ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 5.51gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Signet Men Ring 4ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø US 10.75 / 4.9gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1984 Signet Men Ring 4ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 3.5 gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1954 Signet Men Ring 5ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 10.5 US / 5.38gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ring for Father
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.48
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1954 Signet Men Ring 4.5ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 9.25 US / 4.25gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Men Signet Ring natural 11ct. Jade solid 18K Gold Ø 8.5US / 11.5 gr.
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring - adorned with bezel set polished natural high grade Jade stone with flat surface
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.01 Carat E/VS1 Cushion Cut Diamond Mens Solitaire Bezel Ring
Located in Miami, FL
features an 18K white gold wide bezel men's setting showcasing the diamond's classic cushion shape with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1953 Signet Men Ring natural 4.5ct Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 10.5 US / 5 gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Retro Men s 0.65 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Two Tone Gold 14K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1940's 0.65 carat old European cut diamond tension set in squared dome frame E-F VS Two
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Three-Stone Engagement Ring Tri-Color Platinum, 18kt Yellow and Rose, New, 10.8g
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Three Stone Engagement Ring Tri-Color Platinum, 18tk Yellow Gold and 18kt Rose Gold Round Diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Nugget Pavé Diamond Ring in 10K Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in 10K yellow gold, this bold men's ring features a distinctive square nugget-style design
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Cluster Blue Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Blue Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 1.08
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Greek Style Blue Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Greek Style Blue Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 1.18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Men s Wedding Band, Custom Brushed Finish, 14K Yellow Gold, 3/4 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
diamonds are bright white and look amazing in the 14 karat yellow gold setting. The top of the ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 1.57ct Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
This striking men’s ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a bold 1.57 carat round
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Unisex Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamond of 0.31 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Victorian Ring with Diamonds and Pink Coral Cabochon
Located in Venice, CA
gold ring. The coral has a beautiful matte surface with delicate wood-like graining. The cabochon is
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

0.50 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Claw Set Signet Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
0.50 Carat Round White Diamonds Men's Signet Style Claw set ring set in 18 Karat White Gold. This
Category

2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Unisex Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer unisex square Diamond ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Dome Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Monture Cartier Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
. The ring is vintage and crafted in 18ct yellow gold. It features a central old cut diamond that is
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Unisex Black White Diamond Engagement Band Ring Gift for Him in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Black White Diamond Engagement Band Ring Gift for Him in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

1945 Signet Ring 3.5 ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 2.7gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone rectangular cut and
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1940 Signet Ring Leopard Intaglio Red Onyx solid 18K Gold ØUS4.5 / 7.2gr
Located in SE
Nobility Intaglio Signet Ring for Men or Women with Coats of Arms hand - engraved into the deep
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1916 Signet Ring 2.75 ct. natural Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø 7 US / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Carnelian stone rectangular cut and
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

"Emerald Cabochon" 18k White Gold, Burmese Black Jadeite Jade, Emerald Cut Ring
Located in Portland, OR
: 1.1mm Ring Fit: Standard Material: 18k White Solid Gold Selling Unit of Measure: EA Approx. Top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

C1880 14 Carat Peridot and Diamond Flush Mount 3 Stone Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
the surface of the metal, such rings suited the active lifestyle of men and women alike. The carved
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k 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

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

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

Chopard Happy Square Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
: Men,Women Model: Happy Diamond Square 82/2938-20 Gemstone: Diamond Material: White gold (18K) Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White 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 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

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

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

Square Chevalier Signet White Diamond Brilliant Cut Pavè Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
in Italy This chevalier ring is entirely covered in brilliant-cut white diamonds for a total of 5ct
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Men s 4 Carat Salmon Tourmaline European 18 Karat Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In 18KT White Gold, this European Men's Tourmaline & Diamond ring features a central Square cut 4
Category

1990s Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

13.53 Carat Sugar Loaf Blue Sapphire, 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Men s Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
sapphire in a bold, white gold setting with 0.43cts. of square diamonds on the side to accentuate the
Category

2010s Thai Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cut Out Diamond Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
7.5mm wide 18k yellow gold Half set with 14 brilliant round diamonds F-G color VS clarity 0.140
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Cut Out Diamond Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
7.5mm wide 18k rose gold Half set with 14 brilliant round diamonds F-G color VS clarity 0.140
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Black Onyx Diamond 14k Gold Cigar Band Ring
Located in Naples, FL
Custom designed onyx and diamonds mens ring set with center diamond 0.71 CTS with square cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Asymmetrically Set Solitaire Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This large RADIUS ring is asymmetrically set with a brilliant square sapphire approximately .60pts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Asymmetrically Set Solitaire Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This large RADIUS ring is asymmetrically set with a brilliant square sapphire approximately .60pts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Asymmetrically Set Solitaire Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This large RADIUS ring is asymmetrically set with a brilliant square sapphire approximately .60pts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Asymmetrically Set Solitaire Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This large RADIUS ring is asymmetrically set with a brilliant square sapphire approximately .60pts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Asymmetrically Set Solitaire Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This large RADIUS ring is asymmetrically set with a brilliant square sapphire approximately .60pts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Asymmetrically Set Solitaire Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This large RADIUS ring is asymmetrically set with a brilliant square sapphire approximately .60pts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Asymmetrically Set Solitaire Sapphire Rose Gold Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This large RADIUS ring is asymmetrically set with a brilliant square sapphire approximately .60pts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Asymmetrically Set Solitaire Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
ring in white gold. Available in platinum, yellow or rose gold as well. Set with a diamond or your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Wire Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
platinum. Also available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no nickel and is hypoallergenic
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Wire Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
platinum. Also available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no nickel and is hypoallergenic
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Two-Tone Wire Men s Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
platinum. Also available with diamonds upon request. Our 18k gold contains no nickel and is hypoallergenic
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

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Men Diamond Ring Gold Square For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact men diamond ring gold square you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a men diamond ring gold square may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th 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, 2.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a men diamond ring gold square has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by DGI and Stambolian are consistently popular. See these pages for a square cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a men diamond ring gold square for sale for men should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Men Diamond Ring Gold Square?

The price for a men diamond ring gold square starts at $820 and tops out at $32,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,750.

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.