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Solitaire Men s Diamond Wedding Band 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Diamond Clarity: SI3 Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cut: Round Weight: 9 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold Classic Mens Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
10K White Gold. 10K Yellow Gold Mens Diamond Ring Diamond weight: 0.25 ct total weight Diamond color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Mens Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stylish diamond band ring for mens. Designed with versatility in mind, the mens ring can be worn
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band w/White Diamonds, Black Diamonds Rubies
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom men's wedding ring is set in yellow gold and features an array of alternating white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Mens Single Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stylish diamond band ring for men's. Designed with versatility in mind, the men's ring can be
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Pinky Men Natural Diamond Ring Diamond 10K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Fully Buss Down Hip Hop Ring Diamond 10K Yellow Gold. 10KT Gold Men Diamond Ring Natural Diamonds
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.91 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Mens Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karat Yellow Gold and weighs approximately 10.1 grams. The ring is a size 10 and can be re-sized, if
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men’s Emerald Ring, 18k White Yellow Gold Emerald Diamonds Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
• 18k White & Yellow Gold. • Zambian Emerald in emerald cut – total carat weight 2.49. • Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Men Emerald Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
4.59 Carat Natural Emerald 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Stamped: 14K Total Ring Weight
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Men s Ring 0.75 Carat Round Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K Yellow Gold Men's Ring 0.75 Carat Round Diamonds. The diamonds are graded as SI Clarity and G-H
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Men s Emerald Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
5.00 Carat Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Stamped: 14K Yellow Gold Total Ring Weight
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men Emerald Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
3.02 Carat Natural Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Stamped: 14K Yellow Gold Total Ring
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unheated Men Ruby Ring, 18k White Yellow Gold and Diamonds Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
King of the Castle Ruby Ring • 18k white & yellow gold Unheated pigeon blood color in excellent
Category

2010s Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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

Diamond Gold Geometric Men s Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold geometric ring with 14 round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately .24
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k 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

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

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

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

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

1.48 Carat Men s Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carats. The Total Carat Weight of the ring is 1.48 Carats. It is beautifully curated in 14 Karat Yellow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 Diamond Dice Medusa Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Men's Diamond Medusa Ring features 12 Nearly Colorless Nearly Flawless Round Brilliant cuts
Category

Vintage 1960s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k 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

Traditional 6 Petals Men s Ring Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Traditional 6 Petals Mens Ring in 10 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold with Centre Diamond Please
Category

20th Century Thai Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Egyptian Volcanic Diamond Pyramid Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Men's Diamond Pyramid Ring is crafted in an Egyptian Revival style inspired by Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1940s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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

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

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

Carlos Udozzo 18 Karat Gold Men Ladies Yellow and Black Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
both the modern lady and gentleman. Details: Ring 18 kt Yellow Gold black rhodium plated 25 diamonds
Category

2010s German Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k 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

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

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

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

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

Mens Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold with .64 Cts in Diamond Accents
Located in Surfside, FL
Eye catching mens diamond ring in 14k yellow gold with 0.64 cts in invisible set princess cut
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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

Men s Ring 2.55 Carat Cabochon Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, TH
2.55 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Wide Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds Ring size: US 9, UK R
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Men s Spinel and Diamond 14KYW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds on the side. This ring is two tone with 14K yellow gold around the Spinel and 14K white gold band
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Powerful Men s 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Signet Ring by Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
Powerful Men's 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Signet Ring by Shlomit Rogel. In the center of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

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

10 Karat White and Yellow Gold 1.20 Carat Diamond Men s Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 10K WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD Total Weight: 11.21Grams Gemstone: DIAMOND DIAMOND WEIGHT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

1.1 Carat Un Heated Mens Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
1.1 Carat Un Heated Mens Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold The Myths the Greeks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Titanium Solitaire with 10-Point Yellow Diamond
By MANO | J.
Located in Valenza, AL
Men's Solitaire Line ring in titanium and yellow diamond. The flat band structure gives this
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Titanium

Mens Diamond Pave 18K Yellow Gold Wide Band
By Lyles Degrazier
Located in Dallas, TX
18K yellow gold band is 9 mm wide and has 2.2 carats of white diamonds. This band is a size 10 and is
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Diamond Ring in 14k White and Yellow Gold W/ Approx. 0.30 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
Mens diamond ring in 14k white and yellow gold with approximatelu 0.30 carats in diamonds. Size 11
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Men s Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 14KYW Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Men's ring has a natural oval Green Tourmaline center with sparkling brilliant cut
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

1.60 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Pavé 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men’s Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.60 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Pavé 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mens Band Ring Please let us know
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Signet Rings

Materials

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

14ct Yellow Gold Turquoise Black Diamond Men s Wedding Band
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
-14ct Yellow Gold Approx 13gms -53 x Micro-Pave Set Round Brilliant Cut Black Diamonds Approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.90 Baguette Diamond Brush Finish Men s Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.90 Baguette Diamond Brush Finish Men's Gold Ring. Bottom width is approximately 4mm. The diamonds
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

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

3-Stone Diamond 1.00 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Wedding Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Brand new stunning Men's wedding band, certified as yellow gold but you can see a hint of rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Men s Diamond Platinum and Yellow Gold Ball Bearing Band
Located in DALLAS, TX
Men's platinum and 18k yellow gold ball bearing 50 = 0.50ctw round brilliant cut diamond band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond and U. S. Liberty Head Coin Men s Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A hansom gentleman's Florentine finished 14 karat yellow gold ring featuring an 1852 single U.S
Category

1990s Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Men Yellow Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact men yellow diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 208 vintage editions and 214 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect men yellow diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing men yellow diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but DGI, Alberto and Stambolian each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and emerald cut versions for sale. Finding a men yellow diamond ring for sale for men should be easy, but there are 108 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Men Yellow Diamond Ring?

On average, a men yellow diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,724, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $58,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Men Yellow Diamond 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While diamonds signify love and devotion, a yellow diamond is meant to also signify knowledge, intellect and wisdom; it’s also seen as a hue of happiness and cheer. Receiving a yellow diamond engagement ring still signifies everlasting love much like a clear diamond, but it also is meant to bring an element of happiness and certainty—this is what makes it a popular diamond color for engagement rings. You’ll find a variety of yellow diamonds from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.