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Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond And Multi-Color Sapphires Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
granulation and the unique velvet finish on the background. The ring features 4 Diamonds total weight of 0.14
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold,...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Head Diamond Multi-Color Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Hand Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lionhead diamond Ring is decorated with Byzantine
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
unique velvet background finished in Black Rhodium. The ring features 4 Brilliant cut White Diamonds
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gol...

Graff Diamond and Multi-Color Briolette Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold
By Graff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pink. As well as approximately 1.90 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds F-G color and VS clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

10k Yellow Gold 13.96 Carat Multi-Color Topaz Diamond Ring Size 7.25
Located in Eagan, MN
. It measures 18 x 15 mm. It has 2 small brilliant cut white diamonds on either side of the ring. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Imperial Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Lanieres Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Gold Wide Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
sapphires and 0.64ct of dazzling diamonds that make the piece absolutely exquisite. Band: 12mm Ring Size: 6
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Color Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cocktail Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Uniquely designed Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond Band that is sure to be a great addition to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

Effy Watercolors Diamond and Multi-Color Sapphire Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Weight: 0.11 carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity; SI1 - SI2 Ring Weight: 2.1 grams Graduated Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...

Multi-Color Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Multi-Color Sapphire 2.22 carats with Diamond 0.82 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian 14K Rose Gold Domed Pavé Multi-Hued Fancy Color Diamond Band Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Exotics® Ring featuring .12 cts Green Diamonds, .13 cts Blue Diamonds, .28 cts Fancy
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruchi New York Green Garnet and Multi Color Sapphire Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow Collection Cocktail ring with green Garnet perfectly paired with Multi color Sapphires set
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural SI Clarity HI Color Multi Shape Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Wt. :- 0.75 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

New Multi Color Rainbow Sapphire Wedding Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
green that streams fluently to a golden yellow color. The gemstones are fenced with rows of diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.06 Carat Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond 14K Gold Stackable Bands
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-Colored Sapphires: 2.50 cts. 30 Round Cut Diamonds: 0.56 cts. (Clarity: SI2, Color: F) 14K Tri
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

2.76 Carat Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond 14K Gold Stackable Bands
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as this stack. There are 33 Multi Colored Sapphires that weigh 2.20 carats and the Diamond Bands
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow ...

4.11 Carat Pink Morganite Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Morganite (Oval Cut) = 3.39 carats 20 Multi-Color Sapphires (Round Cut) = 0.61 carats 12 Round Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphi...

8.33 Carat Pink Morganite Multi Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
37 Multi-Color Sapphires (Round Cut) = 3.36 carats 14K Rose Gold = 7.3 grams Total Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphi...

Eighteen Karat Multi Color Gold Diamond Eternity 5 Millimeter Wide Band Size 6
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite "Eighteen Karat Multi Color Gold Diamond Eternity Band," a true symbol of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Bi-color Watermelon Tourmaline White Diamond Gold Oxidized Silver Ring, Zobel
By Atelier Zobel
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Ring hand-fabricated in Germany by master jewellery maker Atelier Zobel (Peter Schmid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 24k Gold, Rhod...

1.46 Carat Australian Multi-Color Opal with 0.53 Carat Diamond Halo in 18k Gold
Located in Houston, TX
ring. It includes 52 0.53ctw in accent diamonds forming the halo and going about a quarter of the way
Category

2010s Australian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond in Pink White Diamond Halo Ring, 3.29 ctw.
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a Stunning Ring, adorned with natural multi-color diamonds. Centered with one
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Natural Fancy Diamond Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Opal - 14.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Cut Multi Fancy Color Diamonds 1.00 Carat This Ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Natural Diamond Fire Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Opal - 14.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Cut Multi Fancy Color Diamonds 1.00 Carat This Ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Magnificent Natural Fancy Multi-Color Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Natural Fancy Multi color Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Natural Fancy Multi Color
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k...

multi color diamond ring
Located in Millburn, NJ
Cushion Design multi color diamond pave' set ring , 18k yellow gold. size 6.75
Le Vian LeVian Gold 1.01 Carat Multi-Color Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Lambertville, NJ
New Le Vian 14k gold ring with multi color diamonds - approx. 1.01ctw. Retail $10095. With pouch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Le Vian LeVian Gold 1.03 Carat Multi-Color Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Lambertville, NJ
New Le Vian 14k gold ring with multi color diamonds - total 1.03ctw. Retail $7295. Comes with pouch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

BOIVIN Diamond Ring
By René Boivin
Located in New York , NY
Charming rare pave multi color diamond ring by Boivin
Category

French Cocktail Rings

Three Stone Sapphire &Diamond Ring D.50ct S1.47ct Em.90ct 18kyg
Located in New York, NY
impression. This multi-color diamond ring is available in standard sizes and comes packaged in a beautifully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER multi-color diamond pave ring
By Cartier
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Cartier dome shaped ring with diamond pave of fancy color and white diamonds.
Category

1990s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gubelin Multi-Color Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Gubelin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold ring, crafted by Gubelin, decorated with approx. 2.32ctw in multi color sapphires
Category

20th Century German More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Tri-Color Gold Multi-Band Ring
Located in DALLAS, TX
1.10 carat total weight round brilliant cut diamond, 14k tri-color gold multi-band ring. Size 7.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Stefan Hafner Multi-Color Diamond Gold Ring
By Stefan Hafner
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold ring by Stefan Hafner, set with black, fancy brown and white diamonds - approx. 4.00ctw
Category

20th Century Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Multi Stone Diamond Gold Color Collection Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and special 18K yellow gold BVLGARI ring from the Allegra Collection. This ring has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Gold, Diamond and Multi-Color Gemstone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted 18K Gold Ring with Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Size 8.5
Category

American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Multi-Color Kaleidoscope Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold, Kaleidoscopic configuration Ballerina ring mounted with central pink champagne
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Kunzite, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, R...

Modern Multi Color Sapphire Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18K gold ring set with multi color sapphires and a green gemstone in the center. The ring is a
Category

Late 20th Century American More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

ROBERTO COIN Gold Multi Color Diamond Camouflage Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
- 3.70ctw Ruby - 0.01ct Clarity:VS Color: White -G Measurements:Ring Size - 6 1/2 Ring Is 21mm Wide. Sits
Category

20th Century Italian Dome Rings

Round Multi-Color Ring 18 Karat
Located in Chicago, IL
18k white gold ring with blue topaz, sapphires, green tourmaline, and diamonds. Blue topaz
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold

Multi-Color Gem Ring, Germany, 1970
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring, stamped 585, weight: 5.83 grams. set with: 5 Brillant cut
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow...

Rose Gold, Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bohemian chic 18K rose gold stylized lotus flower ring mounted with prong-set multi-color pink and
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

6.85ctw Multi Color Pave Diamond Band
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
round brilliant cut diamonds in various shades of yellows and browns having an approximate total
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Temple St. Clair Bombe Multi-Color Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
/VS diamonds and multicolor gemstones - featuring peridot, citrine, garnet,topaz. Ring is a size 6 1/2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold

Stambolian Multi-Color Cabochon Tourmaline Gold and Diamond Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Three Multi-Color Cabochon Tourmalines and diamonds Apprx. 6.35ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

8.87 Carat of Multi-Color Pave Diamonds Rose Gold Dome Ring
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
, brown and black diamonds. A real show stopper! The white diamonds are VS clarity, F-G color. Size: 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Multi-Color Tourmaline Diamond Band Ring, 0.78ctw Tourmaline
Located in Holtsville, NY
This multi-color tourmaline and diamond band ring is a unique piece that blends vibrant gemstones with
Category

2010s American Artist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Color Garnet Amethyst Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in London, UK
This 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring features Amethysts, Garnets and Diamonds. This Cocktail Ring is truly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1960s Tutti Frutti Multi Color Gemstone Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
0.36ctw of H/VS diamonds. The ring is a size 6, ring top is 24mm x 28mm, sits approx. 20mm from the
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Yellow Gold Multi-Color Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Free-form cluster of six fancy shape, natural multi color diamonds weighing 3.17 carats, prong-set
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

Stambolian 18K White Yellow Gold No Heat Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K White Yellow Gold No Heat Multi Color Sapphire Diamond Band Ring This band by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

12.2 Carat Multi-Color Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Full Finger Floral Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
diamonds. Encrusted in white diamonds and green tsavorites, a leaf shape detailing sits on the ring's band
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Color Rosecut and Full Cut Diamond Rose Ring
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k yellow gold ring set with five multicolor Rose cut diamonds and one full cut cognac colored
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Heart Shaped Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lake Havasu City, AZ
A fun multi-color sapphire ring, heart shaped and set in 5 grams of 18 karat white gold, and inside
Category

2010s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Temple St. Clair Moonstone Orange Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold ring, crafted by Temple St. Clair, featuring multi color orange sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Adeitiy cocktail ring made with recycled silver, gold plating brown rose-cut
Located in Denver, CO
Adorned with a combination of fantasy-cut, Brown rose-cut, and Multi-color opaque rose-cut diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Silver

Round 18 Karat White Gold Multi-Color Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful and Unique Wavy Round 18 Karat White Gold Multi-color Diamond Handmade Custom Ring. For
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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Yossi Harari Gold Diamond Multi-Color Gemstone Ring
By Yossi Harari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
24k Gold diamond multi-color gemstone ring crafted by Yossi Harari. Gemstones - diamonds, peridot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

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Multi Color Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of multi color diamond rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our selection of items includes 53 vintage examples as well as 163 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of multi color diamond rings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern multi color diamond rings are of considerable interest. Alberto, Rosior and Georgios Collections Inc each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for round cut multi color diamond rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of multi color diamond rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Multi Color Diamond Rings?

On average, multi color diamond rings at 1stDibs sell for $3,800, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $198,500 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.