Skip to main content

Mens Emerald Cut Diamond Ring

to
23
192
102
98
58
72
197
123
18
3
23
2
9
52
152
2
2
3
4
2
9
4
2
112
68
35
125
18
14
9
8
to
12
5
5
3
3
46
41
22
12
8
3
1
1
1
214
1
174
21
Sort By
Emerald, Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Ring, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Zambian Vivid Green Emerald with size of 4.29 carats, Fancy Yellow Diamonds and White Diamonds, set on a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Men s Ring With Illusion Set Center Diamonds - Size 9
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a substantial yellow gold men's ring with a central emerald cut diamond (7x5mm) surrounded
Category

Vintage 1980s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
gold. Eye-catching green emerald and a few round cut diamonds make this mens ring a perfect accessory
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ring for Father
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
outfit to give it a glam. This is a perfect Emerald and Diamond Men's Ring. It can be a Unisex Gift
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Men’s 4.50 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Men’s 4.50 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring. Very impressive ring with makers mark Diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

5.40tcw 18K Natural Emerald Diamond Cluster, Gold Ring Band
Located in Jupiter, FL
Bold and unique, this 18K gold ring says it all. The men's emerald & invisible set diamond ring
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
effect when worn. To accentuate the emerald, there are two brilliant round diamonds on either side of
Category

Late 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Mens Wide Band Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
: 14k ✔ Sapphire Details: 4 Blue Sapphires, emerald cut, 3mm x 4mm each, 1.60 carats total ✔ Diamond
Category

2010s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co The Charles Tiffany Setting Mens 1.71 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
bezel that frames a sleek 1.71 carat rectangular emerald-cut center diamond. The wide, high-polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Impeccable Three Stone Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Impeccable Three Stone Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 8.64 Carat Colombian Emerald Baguette Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 8.64 carat natural Colombian emerald unisex ring, complimented by 6 baguette cut
Category

2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Retro Men s 14K Gold Old Transitional Diamond Solitaire W/ Sapphire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
incredible stones makes an absolutely sharp men's ring! Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.60 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Baguette Diamonds in 14K Gold Unisex Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
baguette-cut diamonds on each side, totaling 0.58 carats. Ideal as a men's pinky ring or women's statement
Category

2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Octagon Shape Blue Sapphire Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Men Band Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This stunning Art Deco style ring features an emerald cut blue sapphire weighing 4.70 carat (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

AAA Colombian Emerald-Cushion Diamond 5.0tcw Cluster Vintage Cocktail Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a stunning emerald and diamond cocktail ring. Reminiscent of cocktail parties from
Category

Vintage 1960s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Crest Ring Signet Skull Emerald Memento Mori Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white or black diamonds and emerald or ruby eyes. The gemstone gaze lends the ring its symbolic
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold Plate

Signet Ring Memento Mori Style Skull Emerald
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
choice of white or black diamonds and emerald or ruby eyes. The gemstone gaze lends the ring its symbolic
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Blue Sapphire Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Men Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bold and refined, this Blue Sapphire, Onyx, and Diamond Art Deco Style Men’s Band Ring showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

55 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring /Pendant 14 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
, Transparent extreme Fine Color Quality One of our finest Colombian Emerald ring for men or women Cut
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 6.50 Carat Natural Star Sapphire Diamond Men s Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920’s men’s violet blue star Sapphire diamond ring. Set in platinum with diamond accents
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

7 Carat Round Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring, Estate, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
, Transparent extreme Fine Color Quality One of our finest Colombian Emerald ring. Cut: Round Can be used by men
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

2.57tcw Natural Round Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K White Gold – Statement
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Distinguished by its clean geometry and brilliant fire, this 2.57tcw natural diamond men’s signet
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mens Diamond Cross and Engraved Scripture Large Signet Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
engraved with a meaningful scripture and adorned with six modified square emerald-cut diamonds arranged in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
One bold signet ring featuring an emerald cut sapphire weighing approximately a carat. It is
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

2.21tcw 14K Dark Fine Quality Emerald Oval Diamond Three Stone Unisex Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Top vivid green emerald & diamond three stone men's ring in 14K yellow gold
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

AGL Cert 5.21 Carat Colombian Emerald East-West 18K Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Miami, FL
tapered diamond shank. A bold unisex statement ring featuring with a vivid green 5.21 carat emerald-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy 41.28 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Workshop. 1 emerald cut blue aqua, VVS approx. 41.28cts 1 round brilliant cut diamond, I VS2 approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr
Located in SE
diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate weight can only be estimated. It is often
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Other, 18k Gold

Mens Diamond Emerald Ring 18KT Yellow Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Mens ring made with natural emeralds and diamonds in 18KT yellow gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 8.99gr GOLD
Category

Antique Early 19th Century North American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
on either side and accentuated by a round faceted old European cut diamond. The ring is excellently
Category

Antique 19th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

J.Ray Style Ruby Diamond Band Ring in 14k White Gold
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
. Ruby: 2.20 carats, Baguettes Diamonds: 1.07 carats, Round Brilliant cut 14k White Gold RIng Size: 10
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 6.40 Carat Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Vintage Retro Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
"Indicolite"   Side Stones Details: Type: Diamond Cut: Round Carat: 0.23 CTTW This unisex platinum ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum

6.20 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.20 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

5.70 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.70 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

5.70 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.70 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.70 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.70 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Total Natural Round Cut
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

c1860 15K yellow gold Turquoise snake ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love this unusual and extremely rare 18ct gold Victorian snake ring with a cushion cut diamond
Category

Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr
Located in SE
cent, the exact origin is unknown. Unisex model, for Men or Women if the size is right. The ring is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

925 Sterling Silver Natural Citrine Unisex Marquise Solitaire Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A stunning substantial Unisex Sterling Silver Solitaire ring design set with a natural marquise cut
Category

2010s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Sterling Silver

Heavy 5.00 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy 5.00 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Heavy 5.65 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy 5.65 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Heavy 0.90 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy 0.90 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10.20 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Solid White Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.20 Carats Natural Diamond & Ruby 18K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.60 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.60 Carats Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.35 Carat Natural Tanzanite and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.35 Carats Natural Tanzanite and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.10 Carat Natural Tanzanite and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.10 Carats Natural Tanzanite and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.30 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby 14 Karat Solid White Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.30 Carats Natural Diamond & Ruby 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

10.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.70 Carats Natural Diamond & Ruby 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby 14 Karat Solid White Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.70 Carats Natural Diamond & Ruby 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

8.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Solid Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.70 Carats Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.60 Carat Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire 18K Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.60 Carats Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire 18K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.30 Carat Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.30 Carats Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.20 Carat Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Solid Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.20 Carats Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Emerald Natural Diamond 1.60ct F/VS1 Loose GIA XX $2000 Credit, Inscription
By GIA
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite loose 1.60ct emerald-cut diamond certified by GIA with laser inscription number
Category

2010s American Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Green Sapphire, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue ...

"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
variation inspired by Queen Victoria was the "spark" ring set with a single tiny diamond -- a metaphor for
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...

14kt White Gold Mother s Heart Diamond Pendant Zodiac Birthstone Custom-To-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
collection diamonds—colorless, ideal cut, and VS in clarity—set around the heart, and additional U-set
Category

2010s American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...

Peter Suchy 2.16 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This wedding band is set with seven beautiful emerald cut diamonds. Each stone is well a matched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Mens Emerald Cut Diamond Ring", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Mens Emerald Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate mens emerald cut diamond ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 6 antique edition and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a mens emerald cut diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a mens emerald cut diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alberto, Raiman Rocks and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our mens emerald cut diamond ring for sale are for men, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Mens Emerald Cut Diamond Ring?

Prices for a mens emerald cut diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $720 and can go as high as $66,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $8,500.

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.