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PHILIPPE SPENCER 20K Gold 5x2mm Band “Lucky 13” COLORLESS Diamonds
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
Men's and Women’s 20K Gold, 22K Gold and 24K Gold Diamond Ring and Diamond Band Wedding Rings and Bands
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

PHILIPPE SPENCER 20K Gold 5x2mm Band “Lucky 13” COLORLESS Diamonds
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
as desired. PHILIPPE SPENCER Men's and Women’s 20K Gold, 22K Gold and 24K Gold Diamond Ring and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

PHILIPPE SPENCER 20K Gold 8x2mm Band with 1.03 Ct. Tw. COLORLESS Diamonds
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
as desired. PHILIPPE SPENCER Men's and Women’s 20K Gold, 22K Gold and 24K Gold Diamond Ring and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

PHILIPPE SPENCER 20K Gold 8x2mm Band with 1.03 Ct. Tw. COLORLESS Diamonds
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
as desired. PHILIPPE SPENCER Men's and Women’s 20K Gold, 22K Gold and 24K Gold Diamond Ring and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Audemars Piguet Millenary White Gold Men s Watch-77248BC.ZZ.A111CR.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
counter with diamond-set ring, blued gold hands, Manufacture 5201 hand-wound movement with hours, minutes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Victorian Rose Cut Diamonds Gold and Silver Mens Ring
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
outstanding diamond ring. Crafted in 19.2 Karat white gold, this square-top design showcases a dazzling
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese High Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Square Cut and Marquise Diamond Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is 14K gold. The center stone is a 1.13 carat (approx.) square cut diamond, there are two side
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Men s Ring, 14k Square Cut .55ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information: Genuine Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat: .40ct Cut: Square Color
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Men s Vintage Onyx Diamond Ring Square 10k Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage onyx & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 10 karat yellow gold. Black
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Square Face Diamond Ring with Gold Nugget Shoulders in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8.75 (resizing available for a fee) Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Men s 2.65 Carat Diamond Invisibly Set Yellow Gold Square Vintage Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Men's diamond ring fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The square top ring features 32 round
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Men s 2.25ctw Diamond Invisible Set Square Top Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat white gold square top ring set with sixty-four (64) invisible set princess cut
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garnet Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Mount Fine Men s Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage garnet & diamond ring (circa 1970s to 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bernard K Passman Men s 18k Yellow Gold Black Coral Diamond Squared Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 1.75ctw (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 15.98 Grams Ring Size: 10.0 (Fitted on a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Rectangular Men s Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant men's ring is made in 14k yellow gold and features 8 square channel-set rubies
Category

Vintage 1980s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.48ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k White Yellow Gold Men s
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 0.24ctw Cut - Square Color - Dark Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Mens Diamond and Sapphire Rolex Styled 2 Tone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Mens Diamond and Sapphire Rolex styled 2 Tone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. This beautiful ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Topaz Diamond Men s Two Stone Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Yellow Gold Classic two stone ring with .45ct Round Brilliant Diamond and a square Blue Topaz
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Topaz, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Diamond Tsavorite 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Men's diamond and tsavorite band ring fashioned in 14 karat white gold. The band features 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 2.78 Ct Diamond Square Top Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Exclusive 14K White Gold 2.78 ct Diamond Square Top Men's Ring is presented in a gift box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Men’s Roman Soldier Hematite Intaglio Diamond Ring in 10k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Handsome vintage men’s ring crafted in 10k yellow gold, showcasing a striking carved hematite
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cut .58 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
14k yellow and white gold, this signet-style ring showcases a resplendent natural white diamond set in
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s 14K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Signet Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
A diamond cluster men's band crafted in warm 14k yellow gold. A central circled cluster of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.35 Ct Diamond Channel Set Men s Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The diamond ring for him. The LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.35 ct Diamond Channel Set Men's Ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Men s 14K Yellow Gold 2.0 Cttw Diamond Double Halo Cushion-Shaped Ring
Located in New York, NY
impressive style. Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold, the gentleman's ring is fashioned in a beautiful square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s 3.15ct GIA Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Dual Finish 14k Gold Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This bold and substantial men's diamond ring is crafted in yellow gold with white gold square
Category

Antique 19th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring with Square Ruby 1.56 Carat
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
9mm 22ct gold ring with square ruby 1.56cts and princess cut diamonds 0.37cts total diamond weight
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

Platinum 1.00 Carat GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond Ring with Baguette
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamonds by Rock N Gold Creations. Engagement ring featuring a beautifully cut square 1.00ct GIA certified
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Mens 14k TT Gold 1.57ct Old European Cut Diamond Detailed Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This antique men's ring was crafted during the 1930's in solid 14k yellow gold with white gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring Mens Antique Jewelry 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men s Diamond Wedding Band, 14k White Gold Ring Comfort Fit Round Cut .50 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
14k white gold, this comfort fit ring showcases a trio of luminous round cut diamonds displayed in
Category

20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men s Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat Gold Ring Comfort Fit Round Cut .50 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
14k white gold, this comfort fit ring showcases a trio of luminous round cut diamonds displayed in
Category

20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.56 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Men s Ring 18 Karat Pinkish Brown Blinger
Located in New York, NY
Mens Blinger Diamonds set cluster modified square top. 1.01ct. natural Radiant cut diamond
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Channel Set Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Estate 1970’s magnificent channel set square top men’s ring with beautiful quality diamonds. 1
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Ruby 1/2 Carat Diamond Men s Pinky Ring Unisex Cocktail or Wedding Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This ruby and 1/2 carat diamond men's unisex pinky ring was crafted in the retro period 1940's and
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Wedding Set with GIA 1.52 Carat E VS1 Premium Cushion Brilliant Diamond
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Creations Rock N Gold Creations Designed Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring. The design of this ring has a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chaumet 18K White Gold 0.20ct Diamond and Wood Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Southampton, PA
measure 19mm by 16mm.This Chaumet 18K White Gold 0.20ct Diamond and Wood Men's Ring is offered in estate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Diamond Yellow Gold, Silver Set Gents Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gent's antique diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a silver setting. The substantial
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Chaumet 18K White Gold 0.20ct Diamond and Wood Ring CH09-091124
By Chaumet
Located in Southampton, PA
measure 19mm by 16mm.This Chaumet 18K White Gold 0.20ct Diamond and Wood Men's Ring is offered in estate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 5 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Top-quality GIA Certified natural Emerald mens ring. Emerald has Colombian origins, as it was mined
Category

20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Durand Co. Sapphire Chrysoprase Diamond and Gold Ring, Circa 1935
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco, Durand & Co., sapphire, chrysoprase, diamond and gold ring, set with an oval cut
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Retro 14K Rose Gold 2.71ctw GIA Emerald F VS Diamond Ruby Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
white gold. The ring features a magnificent and large, GIA certified, emerald cut diamond solitaire bead
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Retro Style Sapphire Diamond Channe 14K Two Tone Unisex Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Retro style unisex ring featuring three square-cut blue sapphires and two round-cut diamonds set in
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Franck Muller Master Square 6000 H SC DT D Müller Unisex Retail Value:49, 200+TAX
Located in New York, NY
Muller Model: The Master Square™ Serial Number: 6000 H SC DT D 5255193 Gender: Men's & Unisex Movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Square Men s Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant men's ring is made in 14k yellow gold and features 12 square channel-set rubies
Category

Vintage 1980s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Diamond Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Band This gorgeous estate ring is finely crafted in solid
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Rectangular Men s Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant men's ring is made in 14k yellow gold and features 8 square channel-set sapphires
Category

Vintage 1980s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Letter Q Signet Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Men s Initial Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage letter Q initial diamond signet ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold men's ring channel set with twelve square step cut emeralds, approximately
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Men’s Sapphire Diamond Rectangle Ring Yellow Gold, Man’s Sapphire 18 K Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The 18 karat yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring is rectangle shape and very striking! This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold 1970s Custom Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your jewelry collection with this 1970s 18K Gold Custom Diamond Ring. This classic and
Category

Vintage 1970s Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mens Diamond Halo Rolex Styled Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
This gorgeous ring features 4 princess cut diamonds bezel set in the center, G color and VS2
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Cut Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Retro Textured Men s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Embellish your own or your loved one hands with this elegant men signet Vintage Ring! Crafted in
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Men s 2.5 Carat Certified Colombian Emerald Ring in Gold With Diamonds
Located in Northampton, MA
A rare and impressive men's ring featuring a prize Colombian emerald of exceptional size and
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

.95 Carat Natural Diamonds Men s Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Men's Round cut diamonds, Micro Bead Set. Intricate Craftsmanship, Raised Square Deck. .50ct
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Men s Composite Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Halo Princess 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
diamonds framed by a square halo of round brilliant cut diamonds. This ring is a size 8 3/4, but it can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s 10K White Gold Blue Diamonds Band
Located in Houston, TX
One man's custom made brushed & polished rhodium plated 10K white gold five-across, diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, 10k 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.