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Modern Mother of Pearls White Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 36-RND57-0,25-4/4A Diamond 51-RND57
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

18K White Gold 2.48 Carat Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring - Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
2.48 Carat Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring - Size 7.5 Condition: In good condition with some minor
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Face Dimensions: 9.5mm x 9.5mm Pearl Dimensions: 5mm Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.48ct Diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold South Sea Pearl Ring with 1.54 Carats of Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A stunning vintage cocktail ring featuring a lustrous South Sea pearl measuring approximately 14
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl and Diamond 10K Gold Ring Band, Size US 7
Located in Milford, DE
diamonds. Set in a beautifully curved 10K gold band. Hallmarks: 10KP, CTR This ring is hallmarked 10KP
Category

Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 10k Gold

0.97 Carat Tahitian Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.97 Carat Diamond and Tahitian Pearl 14K White Gold Ring. This ring has 28 Round Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

【Lustre Arc】Celeste Line Akoya Pearl Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Akoya pearl in a sleek diamond-accented band. Handcrafted in 18K white gold (3.6 g), the design centers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Central Pearl and Diamond Pavé Leaves
Located in Bergamo, BG
A refined 18K yellow gold ring featuring a luminous 8mm central pearl, embraced by delicately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
ring has a hem. Weight of the central diamond : 0,22 carat approximately. Diameter of the pearl : 5,5
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eostre Faceted Black Tahitian Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 11.4 mm Faceted Black Tahitian Pearl, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold It
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 19th Century Garnet Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Feminine antique ring, its ring is decorated on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...

Angara Double Freshwater Cultured Pearl Ring with Diamond Accents in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
femininely styled pearl bypass ring is in 14K white gold.June Birthstone Ring for Women:
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Ring with Cluster Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
luster of the centre stone. Elegantly crafted in 14K rose gold, this pearl and diamond cluster ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Flowers Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has G
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

French Mid-Century Modern Diamond, Pearl, 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine French cocktail ring. In 18k gold. With a modified bypass setting comprised of a split
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Substantial Solid White Gold 11.6mm Pearl 2.20ctw Diamond Wide Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - VS1- SI1 Clarity - 2.20ctw (approx.) Material: 18K Solid White Gold Weight: 18.14 Grams Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

14ct Yellow Gold Platinum Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Antique Dress Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
14ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Antique dress ring Showcasing an antique
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Rare Red / Yellow / Orange Sapphire Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,01-H/VS2A Orange Sapphire 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Ring with Pave Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sent to you with the package.Product Description: This alluring pearl solitaire ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Henry Dunay 18k Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Sabi Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Henry Dunay South Sea pearl and diamond ring with the 'Sabi' finish. Set with one South Sea
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

OLYMPUS ART Certified, Pink Gold, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Eternity Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Olympus Art Certified, 18K 750 Pink Gold, 2.70 ct. Diamond Round 15.5 mm. South Sea Pearl Eternity
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold

New Classic 18k Gold Pearl 0.40ctw Round Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This classic pearl and diamond flower cluster ring is newly crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. It is
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.27 Carat Diamond and Pearl White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.27 carat diamond and pearl, 18 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18ct yellow gold, cultured pearl and diamond crystal ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful rich 18ct yellow gold ring featuring five slightly graduated cultured pearls flanked by
Category

Antique 1850s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yoko London Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
pearl and the sparkle of the diamonds, this ring utilises a mesmerising combination. A perfect companion
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Whit...

Sparkling 11.6mm White Pearl 0.36ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating ring features a luminous 11.6mm white pearl at its center, beautifully contrasted
Category

2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Solid Yellow Gold Large 13.2mm Pearl 1.79ctw Diamond Halo Hand Made Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.79ctw (excat) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 10.54 Grams Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring with South Sea Cultural Pearl Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elevate your elegance with our stunning pearl ring. Designed in 18 Karat white gold, it features a
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Pearl Strong Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 18.5 grams. Totally is diamond 2 ct. The diamond is has G-H
Category

1990s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Extravagant 18k Gold Ring Diamond Pavé and South Sea Pearl Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K Rose Gold Ring with Champagne colored Diamonds and South Sea Pearl. Set with 170 brownish
Category

2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.6 grams. Totally is diamond 1.20 ct. The diamond is has G
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Handmade 14k Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl Diamond Freeform Twig Nugget Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - 0.56ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 25.4 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (fitted on
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s handcrafted 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 4.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 carat. The diamond is has
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Natural Pearl and Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Pearl & Diamond Enamel Ring Circa 1860 Gold Type: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 Resizable
Category

Antique 1860s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Enamel

Vintage Circa 1970s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.55 ct. The diamond is has G
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

0.58 Carat Diamond and Tahitian Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.58 Carat Diamond and Tahitian Pearl 14K White Gold Ring This cute and dainty ring has 26 Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.31 Carats Diamonds Yellow Gold Golden Pearl Cocktail Ring, Italy Handmade
Located in BARI, IT
This wonderful ring is part of the "Io Sì" Collection, handmade in Italy by Italian manufacturers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Pearl and 0.30 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique pearl and 0.30 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K White Gold Ring with White Pearl and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
An elegant 18K white gold ring featuring a lustrous 7.5mm white pearl, set between pavé-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ring with Central Pearl and Diamond-Set Bezel
Located in Bergamo, BG
A refined 18k yellow gold ring featuring a 5mm lustrous central pearl, elegantly cradled in a bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Central Pearl and Diamond Pavé Accents
Located in Bergamo, BG
A refined 18K yellow gold ring featuring a luminous 9mm pearl at its center, framed by pavé-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Italian 18K Yellow Gold Ring with South Sea Pearls Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant and sculptural 1980s ring crafted in Italy from 18K yellow gold, featuring two lustrous
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold White South Sea Pearl Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Ring
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind large white South Sea pearl and white diamond solitaire cocktail ring, handcrafted
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl,...

18 Kt White Gold Big South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT WHITE GOLD RING WITH DIAMONDS & SOUTH SEA PEARL MATERIAL: 18kt white gold WEIGHT: 9.7 GR
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Rutilated-Quartz Mother-of-Pearl Diamond 18k Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with diamonds, adding a touch of brilliance. Crafted in 18k rose gold, this piece exemplifies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 9.25 #14971
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 9.25- This elegant ring features one round
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Sapphire, Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl, Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Circa 1900
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Cultured Pearl and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
10.0mm cultured pearls, one of grey tint, between bombé shoulders pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a French Edwardian 18ct white gold, diamond and natural pearl ring. The ring features a
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with White Pearl and Pavé Diamond Accents
Located in Bergamo, BG
A refined 18K yellow gold ring featuring a luminous 8mm white pearl as its focal point. The elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Natural Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl & Natural Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natkina 5.17 Carat Natural Pearl White Diamond Precious Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 403-RND57-1,21-3/4A Pearl 1- 5,17 Weight 10,21 grams Size 19
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

16 Carat Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Woodstock, GA
pearl is a ring of round-cut sapphires and VS1, G-H diamonds. The sapphires have a carat total weight of
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

18-kt Yellow Gold and Diamond and South Sea Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
- 18-kt Yellow Gold - Approximately 1.5 carats of square-cut diamonds - Approximately 1.5 carats of
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Pearl Diamond Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pearl diamond gold ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3818 vintage or 3318 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect pearl diamond gold ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing pearl diamond gold ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Mikimoto, Van Cleef Arpels and Ella Gafter each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our pearl diamond gold ring for sale are for women, but there are 1481 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pearl Diamond Gold Ring?

The price for a pearl diamond gold ring starts at $100 and tops out at $1,233,828 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,936.

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.