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Antique Earrings natural Pink Tourmaline solid 14K / 1.75gr
Located in SE
natural Pink Tourmaline stones with open backs 6 mm x 4mm / ca. 0.5 ct. each. Rose color, almost clear
Category

Vintage 1920s European Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Ruby Brooch/Necklace Enhancer Set in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Brooch/Pendant set in 18K Yellow Gold featuring 0.25 Carats Natural Diamonds, 0.08
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Link Bracelet Pink Enamel solid 935 Gilt Silver / 9.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique European Gilt Silver & Pink Enamel Bracelet hand - made in ca. early 20 cent. Hallmarked
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Silver, Enamel

0.87 Carat Natural Diamond Chain Pendant Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Pendant Necklace featuring 0.87 Carats Diamond set in 18 Karat Pink Gold. Diamonds have
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Bohemian Garnet Cross Crucifix Garnets solid Gilt Silver/ 9.9gr
Located in SE
, no hallmarks , about 1850 – early 1900s. Metal is Silver washed with fine layer of Pink Gold
Category

Antique 1870s Austrian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Vintage Dangle Earrings Ruby solid 21K Gold / 2.6 g
Located in SE
A pair of shining dangles with briolette cut pink Rubies and faceted parts in solid 21K Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 22k Gold

Antique Imperial Russian S. M Egornov Egg Pendant Chalcedony 56 Gold 14K / 2.1 g
Located in SE
colors of this stone are a fuzzy mix of Grey, Blue, Lavender, Rose Pink, and Black. Bail hallmarked with
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Antique RareVenetian ArchimedeSegusoStyle HandblownGlass Links Pendants Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Chicago, IL
features three one-inch-drop pendants, which here include reddish pink mouth-blown glass balls with golden
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Antique Imperial Austrian Pendant Brooch Rhodolite Pearls Enamels Silver/ 10.5gr
Located in SE
, 13 natural pink Rhodolites (variety of Tourmaline), Seed Peals, and Enamels. Silver parts show well
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rhodolite, Silver, Gold, Enamel

Platinum Pink Coral Core Pearl Ring with Diamonds
By Okura Coral
Located in Tokyo, JP
hard to find! This ring uses 8.4mm pink color coral core pearl which is a very good color. Very basic
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Platinum Pink Coral Core Pearl Ring with Diamonds
By Okura Coral
Located in Tokyo, JP
hard to find! This ring uses 9.5mm pink color coral core pearl which has a very good color. Very
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Pink Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Verona, IT
18kt yellow gold, diamond and pink coral ring, 1980's.
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Diamond Pink Coral Ring
By The Theia
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful diamond gold ring with a big pink coral as its center. It’s perfect for an anniversary
Category

2010s Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Diamond Pink Coral Ring
By The Theia
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful diamond gold ring with a big pink coral as its center. It’s perfect for an anniversary
Category

2010s Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Gemolithos Pink Coral Amethyst and Diamond Ring, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Pink Coral ( corallium Rubrum ) Amethyst & Diamond Ring 1960's
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Bubbles Ring in Pink Coral, Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Ariano Irpino, IT
coral (angel skin) are enveloped on the golden waves with 1.80 ct of emeralds, 3 ct of diamond on white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

High Quality Diamond and Pink Coral Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By The Theia
Located in New York, NY
This Diamond Pink Coral Ring is beautifully made with high-quality diamonds, its perfect for
Category

2010s Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Kt Gold Ring, Coral, Pink Cut Diamonds
Located in Palermo, IT
18 kt gold ring, pink coral, pink cut diamonds. Set 0.25 ct pink cut diamonds, AA quality; The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

High Quality Diamond and Pink Coral Ring in 14 Karat Gold
By The Theia
Located in New York, NY
This Diamond Pink Coral Ring is beautifully made with high-quality diamonds, it's perfect for
Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Silvio Ancora Coral Pink Sapphires Brown Diamonds Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Cosenza, Italia
diamonds (0,55ct) that surround a light pink coral stone (1,80gr) bringing into life surprising and amazing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Italian Pink Coral Black Onyx Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Cosenza, Italia
C. 1990 Pink Coral and Black Onyx Ring With 0.90 ct. t.w. Diamonds in 18kt White Gold Stylish and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Pink Coral Ring - 18K yellow gold, 0.5CT Diamonds, Cocktail ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Coral Ring - 18K yellow gold, 0.5CT Diamonds, Cocktail ring, Estate ring ~~ S e t t i n g
Category

Vintage 1920s French Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Diamond and Coral Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
features a well saturated light peachy-pink pear shape coral surrounded by beautifully bezel set round
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Salmon Pink Coral Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
18 kt Yellow Gold Flower Ring adorned with Salmon Pink Coral Inlays, resembling nice and charming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Coral Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Carats Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE, IT
Pretty pink natural coral (1.3 grams), brilliant cut diamond (0.09 carats) and 18 carats yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Coral Gold Ring with Diamonds, Jewelry, 14 Karat Gold
By The Theia
Located in New York, NY
pink coral as its center. It’s perfect for an anniversary gift, birthday gift, or as an engagement ring
Category

2010s American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

Pink Coral Gold Ring with Diamonds, Jewelry, 18 Karat Gold
By The Theia
Located in New York, NY
pink coral as its center. It’s perfect for an anniversary gift, birthday gift, or as an engagement ring
Category

2010s American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Midcentury Palladium Diamond and 17.3 Carat Coral Cabochon Cocktail Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
This magnificent midcentury halo ring features an amazing 17.3 carat, oval cabochon-cut pink coral
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Palladium

1970s Boucheron Oval Pink Coral Emerald Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
Boucheron engraved yellow gold ring with one oval pink coral peau d'ange, 3 cabochon emerald drops
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Tank coral diamond ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
Tank coral diamond ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum. The ring is centred on an orange coral
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14k Gold Coral and Diamond Shape Ring One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Gold Coral and Diamond Shape Ring One-of-a-kind This vintage coral and diamond ring
Category

20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Coral and White Diamond Ring One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 18k Gold Coral and White Diamond Ring One-of-a-kind This unique design features an eye
Category

20th Century Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Coral White Diamond White Gold Handmade Italian Petal Cocktail Ring
By CIARAVOLO
Located in Marcianise, IT
pink coral from Pacific: all materials are top quality. This is a very charming and elegant ring and
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Dramatic Angel Skin Coral Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k yellow and white gold hand-fabricated ring set with pink coral and diamonds. The center is a
Category

Vintage 1960s Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Red Coral Reef Fish Ring in Pink E-Coated 18k White Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
heads turn. The pink fish ring was designed and handcrafted entirely in Italy by expert jewelry makers
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 1...

Double Heart Ring in Coral, Turquoise, Diamonds in 18 White Gold
Located in Ariano Irpino, IT
Double Heart Ring in coral, turquoise and diamonds in 18kt white gold. The ring is made of two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Red Coral Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Carats White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE, IT
(5.8 grams) flower ring. It is replicable, with coral of a different color (for example pink). See
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco, French, Platinum, Large Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Pink sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1925. Sri Lanka is the most historically famous source of
Category

Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 14k Gold Coral Diamond Cluster Ring with White Diamonds, One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Gold Coral & Diamond Cluster Ring with White Diamonds, One-of-a-kind This unique
Category

20th Century Revival Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

33.46 Carat Green Peridot Gold Cocktail Ring White Brown Diamonds Coral Pear
Located in Valenza, IT
weighting 33.46 cts surrounded from a pears in coral "Peaux d'Ange" light pink cts 5.48 and a pavè in white
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Coral, Peridot, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Coral Onyx Ring with Diamond One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Gold Coral & Onyx Ring with Diamond One-of-a-kind This cool 14k gold ring features
Category

20th Century Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique, Art Deco, Platinum, 4 Carat Burmese Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Pink sapphire and diamond ring, 1920s. The pink sapphire at the centre of this ring is blessed with
Category

Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

18kt White and Rose Gold, White Diamonds, Blue Pink Sapphires, Pearls, Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
White and Rose Gold, White Diamonds 0.73 cts, Pink Sapphires 2.25 cts, Blue Sapphires 0.70 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, G...

Vintage 14k Gold Coral Sphere Ring with White Diamonds, One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Gold Coral Sphere Ring with White Diamonds, One-of-a-kind This one-of-a-kind coral
Category

20th Century Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Coral Onyx Ring with Diamond Accent, One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Gold Coral & Onyx Ring with Diamond Accent, One-of-a-kind This vintage ring truly is
Category

20th Century Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Morganite Diamond Pink Enamel Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
diamonds weighing 0.50ct. The pink enamel is in a pale coral colour is set onto a white gold trellis work
Category

Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian, French, Natural Ox Blood Coral Cocktail Ring, Original Box
Located in Rochford, Essex
Coral ring, late 19th century. This ring is set with a large coral cabochon, set in a plain
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Nemo" Clownfish Sapphire Black and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
features Nemo swimming over coral. The design is encrusted with white and black brilliant diamonds, as well
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Antique Art Deco, Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Sapphire and diamond ring, 1920s. This oval ring is packed with intricate detail. From its
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Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Milky Quartaz with Coral Ring in 18ct Gold by Bigli
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
diamond (0,02 ct) Reference: 20R120Rqlapc Stone combination: Milky Quartz and Coral Color gold: pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique, Art Deco, French, Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Emerald and Diamond Ring. Rings like this are often known as ‘saddle’ rings due to their shape
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat Gold, Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Tourmaline and diamond ring, circa 1900. Tourmalines come in perhaps the widest variety of colour
Category

Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline

Antique, Edwardian, 18ct Gold, Natural Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Extraordinary Untreated Turquoise and Diamond Ring. Turquoise is a bright blue to greenish stone
Category

Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Elice Ring in Rose Gold with Opal and White Diamond
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Diamond by Selda Jewellery Additional Information:- Collection: Treasures of The Sea Collection 14k Pink
Category

2010s Turkish Modern More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Helios Ring in Rose Gold with Opal and White Diamond
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Diamond by Selda Jewellery Additional Information:- Collection: Treasures of The Sea Collection 14k Pink
Category

2010s Turkish Modern More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Helios Ring in Rose Gold with Opal and White Diamond
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Diamond by Selda Jewellery Additional Information:- Collection: Treasures of The Sea Collection 14k Pink
Category

2010s Turkish Modern More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique, Art Deco, Platinum, Cabochon Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Sapphire and Diamond Ring. ‘Cabochon’ is the name for a domed cut, and apart from free-form tumbled
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Pink Coral And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pink coral and diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 43 antique edition and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a pink coral and diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a pink coral and diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef Arpels, Alexia Gryllaki and Boucheron are consistently popular. 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 cabochon and oval cut alternatives. Finding a pink coral and diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Pink Coral And Diamond Ring?

Prices for a pink coral and diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $547 and can go as high as $19,200, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,028.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Pink Coral And Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Opinions on what a pink diamond ring symbolizes vary. Some people associate the gemstone with love and tenderness. Others link it to innocence, happiness and creativity. As a result, pink diamond rings work well as engagement rings as well as gifts for friends and family for special occasions. On 1stDibs, find a selection of pink diamond jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    No one can say for certain how much the pink diamond ring by Harry Winston is worth today. However, in 2018, the ring bearing the 18.96-carat pink diamond sold for $50.3 million at auction. At the time, the sale established a new record per carat selling price for pink diamonds. Called the Winston Pink Legacy, the gemstone was only the fourth fancy pink diamond ever to be auctioned by the luxury jewelry maker. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Harry Winston jewelry.