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Gucci Gorgeous Diamond Gold Icon Stardust Men s Band Ring
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gucci Gorgeous 18K Yellow Gold & Bling Diamond Icon Stardust Band Ring Size 10.5 This ring
Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Aquamarine and Diamond Two Tone 14KYW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique Two Tone Men's ring has a sparkling blue top quality oval Aquamarine center surrounded
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Men s Spessartite and Diamond Two Tone 14KYW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique Two Tone Men's ring has a vibrant oragne 12x11 mm Oval cut Spessartite (Orange Garnet
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

3.19 Carat Mens Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Weight of the ring is 3.19 Carats. It is beautifully curated in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Space Nugget Style Mens European Cut Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
uniquely Picassoesque negative space nugget style men's ring features on one side Old European Cut Vivid
Category

20th Century American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Modern Faberge Men s Diamond Ring F2325SW
By Fabergé
Located in Wilmington, DE
Faberge Men's Diamond Ring. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond 0.05cts Black Enamel Size 10 F2325SW
Category

2010s Signet Rings

Men s Tsavorite and Diamond Two Tone 18KYW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds on the side. The ring is set in 18K white and yellow gold. It comes in a beautiful box
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3/4ct. Round Cut Natural Diamond Solitaire Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.75ct. Round Cut Natural Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring All of our diamonds are earth mined, 100
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.5 Carat Old Euro Diamond Gold Men s Band Ring
Located in Bellevue, WA
This is the ultimate men's ring, centered with a 1.50 carat Old European cut diamond grading H in
Category

Mid-20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Greco-Roman 14 Karat Green Diamond Arrow Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
exceptionally detailed Hand-Tooled Engraved arrow design on each side. Certainly an everyday wearable ring for a
Category

Vintage 1980s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Two Tone Gold Men s Diamond Ring 0.65 TCW
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Tone Gold Men's Diamond Ring. Consists of a total of 0.65ct princess cut diamonds in a channel
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Ct. Tw. Round and Princess Cut Men s Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Men's diamond ring with a total of ct. tw. round and princess cut diamonds. The diamonds are graded
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

0.75 Ct. Round Cut Natural Diamond Solitaire Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring. This is a 0.75ct round brilliant cut diamond. With a Clarity of
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

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

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18ct Yellow Gold, 0.25ct Black Diamond Men s Band, Navajo Inspired Pattern
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
Yellow gold Men's Wedding Band stand out is the five-round brilliant-cut black diamonds that hold a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Men s Ring, 1950s
Located in Bologna, IT
This vintage men's ring, dating from the 1950s, is decorated with a central blue sapphire, flanked
Category

Mid-20th Century More Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fantasy Sword Men s Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
8mm 18k yellow gold men's band from our "Games of Fantasy" collection. This band is inspired by
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alessa Men s Wedding Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
piece you can call your own. Product name: Men's Wedding Band Diamonds: Black 0.01 cts Metal: 18K
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

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

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4.27 Carat Emerald cut Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond Men
By Raiman Rocks
Located in Calabasas, CA
This 4.27ct Emerald cut Natural Diamond ring has a very special color! It is graded by GIA as
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Estate Men s Ring with Natural Emerald Diamond Halo 18k YG Size 11
Located in New York, NY
Striking and sophisticated, this estate men's ring features a vibrant oval natural emerald framed
Category

Early 2000s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kingman Mine Turquoise, Diamond and Gold Nugget 18 Karat Men s Ring
By Cynthia Scott
Located in Logan, UT
gorgeous with the rich 18kt gold color. The classic style of this men's ring is a perfect complement to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow 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

Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men s Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Polished platinum wedding band with 18-karat textured gold detail center, and 6 round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wave Textured Men s Diamond Wedding Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold 9mm wide Half set with 20 brilliant cut round diamonds F-G color VS clarity 0.240
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18K Gold Sterling Silver Fashion Band Unisex Ring for Men Women Stack#22
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
A set of six 18K gold and sterling silver fashion band rings highlighted with yellow and brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gar...

Diamond and Princess Cut Blue Sapphire Grid 18 Karat Gold Hexagon Men s Ring
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond and Princess Cut Blue Sapphire Grid 18 Karat Gold Hexagon Men's Ring Please let us know
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Signet Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Diamond and Enamel Men s Band
By QUADAMAS
Located in Pikesville, MD
Made with superior craftsmanship by QUADAMAS jewelry company. This 7mm 18 karat yellow gold men
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold For Men s
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold For Men's A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.41ct Emerald Marquise Diamond 18K Two-Tone Gold Raised Edge Textured Mens Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
3.41 Carat Emerald and Marquise Diamond 18 Karat Two-Toned Gold Raised Edge Textured Men's Ring
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

5 Row 2 1/2 Carat Men s Diamond Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 Row 2 1/2 Carat Men's Diamond Band. The diamonds are graded as SI Clarity and G Color
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

14k Solid Gold Half Way Men s Diamond Band 1.5 ct. tw.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Solid Gold Half Way Men's Diamond Band 1.5 ct. tw. All of our diamonds are earth mined, 100
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Rose Cut Diamonds Gold and Silver Mens Ring
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
A Vintage Mens Diamond Ring from the 1890s. Bring eye-catching impact to his attire with this
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese High Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Men’s Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Media, PA
Men Vintage Diamond Ring Size 9 Center Diamond is .70 carats Diamond Clarity VVS-VS Diamond Color
Category

Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

Men s Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond gents ring fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring features 7 round brilliant cut
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Men Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Men Ring. The ring has three round diamonds ( 7 pt each one
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (stamped 14K) estate men's ring set with five round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kurt Wayne Yellow Gold Baguette Men s Diamond Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Dallas, TX
Classically handsome and beautiful Men's Ring made in Yellow Gold and Baguette Diamonds. Made by
Category

1990s American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold .70 Carat Diamond Men s Band Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Retro Composition: 14K yellow gold Primary Stone: Diamond Stone Carat: .65 CTW Accent
Category

1990s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow and white gold ring (stamped 14K) channel set with five round brilliant
Category

1990s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.56 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Webster, NY
This stunning men’s 14K Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond ring features a beautiful IGI Certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Men’s 2.55 Carat Yellow and White Diamonds Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men’s 2.55 Carat Yellow and White Diamonds Ring. Statement ring heavy in weight made in 14k
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

Huge 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Men Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Men Ring. The ring has three round diamonds in a row (of 35 pt
Category

20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Cigar Band Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 3 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Unique Men s Diamond Cultural Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Men's unique diamond cultural ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. Total Diamond Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Effy Men s Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Effy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Men's diamond signet ring by Effy fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring features a round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Channel Band Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Channel-Set Band Featuring 10 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Of SI Clarity
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Tone Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Men s Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18kt Two Tone Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Men's Ring Main Diamond: Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Men s Ring - 10k Barrel Cut
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 3/4 Sizing Fee: Down 1 size for $25 or Up 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Effy Men s Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Effy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Effy men's emerald diamond ring fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The emerald cut emerald weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50ctw Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 10 Men s
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.50ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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.