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Real Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in white gold 18kt set with one button real pearl and diamonds Size 52       
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIT Certified Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds ring. Impressive and elegant intricate design. Elevate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold, Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18KT GOLD, MABE PEARL AND DIAMOND RING Diamonds weighing approximately .40 carats, mounted in 18kt
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Enamel pearl diamond Gold memorial ring
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond and pearl 'urn' memorial ring. Set with ten round rose cut diamonds in silver
Category

Antique 1780s Georgian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Dallas, TX
Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 6.75 5.45 Grams 7.9mm pearl
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Grey Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with one grey pearl and 151 diamonds 3.39 cts. Size 55  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold Black Tahitian cultured pearl ring with white rose cut diamond accents
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

17mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
challenge. Here is just that pearl which is complemented by 2.16 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1940s Pearl 1.34 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pearl and 1.34 carat diamond (total), 18k white gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold Ring with Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with sapphire, pearl and diamond. September birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Weight
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

Modern Precious Pearl Diamond Fabulous White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K Diamond 28-RND-0,07-G/VS2A Pearl diameter 6,5-7,0 - 1-2,42ct Weight 5.73
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage pearl diamond 14k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1980’s cluster ring features a luminous 10mm pearl encircled by sixteen sparkling
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Grey Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this elegant 14K White Gold Grey Pearl and Diamond Ring. Featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modern Precious Pearl Diamond Fabulous Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 20-RND-0,4-F/VS1A Pearl diameter 11,0
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage pearl diamond 14k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k yellow gold ring showcases a luminous pearl embraced by brilliant diamonds
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mabe Pearl Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's 15mm Mabe Pearl 14k yellow gold cocktail ring. One white cultured large Mabe pearl with a
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This extraordinary 18-karat yellow gold ring represents a perfect balance between traditional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
which are set around the pearl in a spiraling pattern. Made in 18k white gold, this cocktail ring sets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

13 MM Gold Pearl Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.1 Grams ​ ​Pearl Diameter: 13 mm
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl and diamond halo ring in white gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold 9mm Cultured Pearl Ring Featuring 16 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of SI Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bronze Pearl Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Large 11.60 mm bronze pearl accented with diamonds in an 18 karat gold mounting. Size 7.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold White Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k white gold white pearl and diamond ring. The diamonds in this ring are all round, the width of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Swirl Pearl Diamond Wrap Ring Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamonds 14K Gold LR51058
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Total Weight: 0.10
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with pearl, ruby and diamonds. Pear ruby ring. Ruby and pearl open ended ring. 14k
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds
14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds
$539 Sale Price / item
43% Off
Henry Dunay Pearl Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Henry Dunay Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The ring features a 11.8mm cultured
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 This lovely ring features two round pearls
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Pearl and Diamond
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid yellow gold ring with natural ruby, pearl and diamond. July birthstone ring. Flower gold
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Pearl and Diamond
14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Pearl and Diamond
$575 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14k .24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Ring 14k .24ctw Stone Information: Tahitian Pearl Natural
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Garnet and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural pearl, garnet and diamonds. Open enged ring. Adjustable ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

Pearl 2.35ct Diamond 18ct White Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in London, GB
Discover the elegance of our 18ct white gold ring, showcasing a lustrous white pearl surrounded by
Category

Early 2000s English Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond 18-Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold and bears a French hallmark stamp. The pearl’s golden tone and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Pearl Diamond White Gold Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14K Weight 17.36 grams Size 51.5 Diam. 51-Bril.Cut-0.55 ctG/SI1A Diam. 36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Grey Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt white gold set with one grey pearl and 151 diamonds 3.39 cts Size 53
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring An 10.5mm Tahitian Cultured Pearl Accented By a 0.02 Carat Round
Category

Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearls Diamond Antique Victorian 9KT Gold Marquise Ring
Located in New York, NY
poetic blend of natural seed pearls and old European cut diamonds. Set in 9KT yellow gold, its navette
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Emerald, Pearls and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural emerald, pearls and diamonds. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold

Modern Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. A white gold second hand ring with a square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1930s pearl and diamonds ring gold and platinum
Located in Milano, MI
Gracious ring from the 1930s period c.a. set in gold 18ct and platinum with cultured pearl of 7mm
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

1970s Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique cultured pearl and 0.18 carat diamond, 18k white gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1950s German Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The
Category

Vintage 1950s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Pearl Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring Two 8mm Cultured Pearls Accented by 8 Round Brilliant Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Elegant vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Ring. Crafted in stunning 14 karat yellow gold, this
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

South Sea Pearl with Pink Sapphire Ring 4.50 Carat 18 Karat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold ring featuring one white South Sea pearl measuring 13-14 mm flanked with pink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond Ballerina Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
crafted in 14k gold and is the perfect ring to dazzle on every occasion, Pearl 14.6 mm Diamond weight
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Two-Tone Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet ring featuring a blemish free South Sea pearl accented by a halo of 0.75 carats of marquise
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

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

Moi Zoe Gold Diamond and Cultured Pearl Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
: Cultured Pearl : 2.65ct Diamonds. Cultured pearl. Crafted in gold. Pretty and petite, Zoe hits the sweet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A gorgeous leaf design 14 karat yellow gold ring with Diamonds and Pearls. The total weight is
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
repolished - Sold with certificate. Our opinion : An easy-to-wear, contemporary diamond pearl ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Ring with Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
An 18K yellow gold ring with a luminous central pearl, accentuated by a single row of brilliant-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring This exquisite ring showcases a rare 12.5 mm natural pearl, set in
Category

20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...

Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Chanel Pearl Diamond White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
on youtube type in the following in the search "Chanel Pearl Diamond White Gold Ring Opulent
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Ring and Earrings Set
Located in Napoli, NA
rose-cut diamonds and mother of pearls, mounted in 12k rose Gold. All handcrafted, Circa 1880
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

18K Gold Black South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the extraordinary 18K Gold Black South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring, a truly unique and
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond and Cultured Pearl White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k white gold. The pierced decorated, milti-stranded
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1930s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearl and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Mabe Pearl Flower Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Mabe Pearl & Diamond Pearl Size: 13-14MM Band Material: 14k White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White 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.