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Yellow Gold Burma Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Cabochon Ruby, encircled with a row of delightful diamonds, and a broader circle of pink sapphires.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Star Ruby Diamond Ring 1.8ct Cabochon Ruby
Located in Kendal, GB
A magnificent antique Edwardian cluster ring crowned with a natural cabochon star ruby weighing
Category

20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum, Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
By Cristina Rodriguez Jewelry
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
take 5 business days to modify your jewel before its ready to ship. A 14k rose gold ring with a ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18ct Gold and Ruby Ring "Ruby Reflections"
Located in AGNES WATER, AU
"Ruby Reflections" is a One-of-a-kind ladies' dress ring crafted in 18ct yellow & white gold
Category

2010s Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
gorgeous candy apple reddish pink rubies. A beautiful swirl design of rubies showcase the bright diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
Fabulous and fun wide 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring featuring 7.82 carats of gorgeous rubies
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal, Pink sapphires, Rubies and Diamond Ring
By Stardust Monte-Carlo
Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC
Nuur Collection - A 18kt gold and rock crystal ring featuring 5 ct circa of pink sapphires and
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Ruby Diamond Eternity Ring 18 Carat White Gold Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous full eternity ring is 18ct white gold set with Old Cut Diamonds which are Circa 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring 1.15ct Ruby
Located in Kendal, GB
A spectacular antique Edwardian cluster ring from the early 1900s adorned with a cherry-pink
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Champagne Diamonds and Rubies White Gold Ring Made in Italy
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
Gilberto Cassola 18Kt White Gold Ring with Champagne Diamonds and Bright Pink Rubies set on Black
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal, Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Star Ring
By Stardust Monte-Carlo
Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC
An unconventional Rock Crystal, Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Star Ring. The rock crystal has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Monseo Rose Gold, Diamond, Peridot, Tsavorite, Quartz and Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
19.2K rose gold 72 brilliant cut diamonds, total 0.40 carats 1 perid...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Paris Craft House 2.19ct Unheated Ruby Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Ring in Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
PARIS Craft House 2.19ct Unheated Ruby Sapphire Diamond Garnet Butterfly Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k...

3-Stone Pink Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Style: 3 Stone Pink Ruby and Diamond Ring Metal type: 18kt white gold 1 2.61ct Oval Heated
Category

2010s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

3-Stone Pink Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Style: 3 Stone Pink Ruby and Diamond Ring Metal type: 18kt white Gold 1 3.34ct octogonal purple
Category

2010s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

3-Stone Pink Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Style: 3 Stone Pink Ruby and Diamond Ring Metal type: 18kt White and Yellow Gold 1 1.36ct
Category

2010s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

3-Stone Pink Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Style: 3 Stone Pink Ruby and Diamond Ring Metal type: 18kt White and Yellow Gold 1 2.60ct
Category

2010s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18k Rose Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
Pink Tourmaline Ring 18k Rose Gold with 25 White Diamonds The stone was first discovered by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Carat Gold Ruby Diamond Art Deco Plaque Engagement Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Stunning long art deco ruby and diamond plaque ring. Set with 7 rectangle calibre cut pink red
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ring with double halo of Ruby diamonds
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
with 3 shades of pink to red ruby on the shank with customized shape followed by 3 princess cut
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond and Ruby Twisted Statement Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fort Collins, CO
This one of a kind Ruby & Diamond Statement ring beautifully set with sparkling diamonds and
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

5.95 Carat Pink Spinel Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
This classic ring is done in 18-karat white gold. The 17 VS clarity and G color diamonds sparkle in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, White Gold, 18k Gold

4.38 Ct Diamond Butterflies Bypass Ring with Rubies and Sapphires in 18kt Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
remembered. Crafted in 18 Kt yellow gold, this fashion ring features 3 butterflies that are completely
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Bl...

Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring 1.2ct Ruby Dated 1989 with Certificate
Located in Kendal, GB
A gorgeous 1980s carved half hoop ring set with a trilogy of cherry-pink rubies which are
Category

Vintage 1980s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.18 Carat Diamond Ruby Four Flower Blue Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Floral Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
3.18 Carat Diamond Ruby Four Flower Blue Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Floral Ring This modern ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Stellar Halo Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tomasz Donocik
Located in London, GB
landscape. Materials: 18K Rose Gold set with White Diamonds, Mozambique Rubies (total of 2.40 carats), Pink
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Agate, Hematite, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Stellar Ruby and Diamond Explosion Ring
By Tomasz Donocik
Located in London, GB
Diamonds, Mozambique Rubies, Pink Opal, White Agate and Hematite. Made to order within 5 weeks. Total
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, White Diamond, Hematite, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold

37.66 Carat Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Nicosia, CY
Carat Diamonds of H Color and VS Clarity. The Ruby is opaque with a beautiful red color with pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Lithos 18KW Gold Invisible Set Natural Pink Sapphires Diamond Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K White Gold Ring with Invisible Set Natural Pink Sapphires and Diamonds. There are 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stellar Ruby and Diamond Wing Ring
By Tomasz Donocik
Located in London, GB
a vibrant and playful landscape. Materials: 18K Rose Gold set with White Diamonds (0.30 carats
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, White Diamond, Hematite, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold

1940s Buckle Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Bellmore, NY
20th century. This wonderful diamond buckle ring is made up of 14 karat pink and white gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

18Kt Yellow Gold Ring, Blackened Silver, Kunzite, Rubies, White Black Diamonds
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
yellow gold and oxidized sterling silver this incredible ring features a central oval, checkerboard cut
Category

2010s Australian Byzantine Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling...

Burmese No Heat 3.31 ct Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
shades of color – mainly that of purple, pink violet or orange. A purple secondary (as in this ruby) is
Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Modern Gold White Diamond and Red Ruby Ring, Alternative Bridal Wedding
By FerrariFirenze
Located in Toronto, Ontario
18K Gold Light Ring with Diamonds and Red Rubies. Perfect for Bridal, Wedding band, Engagement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Platinum Australian Argyle Pink Diamond Halo Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
One handcrafted platinum halo style ring featuring a 0.597ct oval cut Argyle pink diamond Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
By Anais Rheiner
Located in Paris, FR
This Anais Rheiner ring is handmade in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Chiseled flowers with a matt and shiny
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.70 Carat Rubies, 0.49 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gorgoglione
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant ring, whit 27 rubies 2.70 Carat separated to white diamonds for 0.49 Carat. Ring in pink
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Statement Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Fort Collins, CO
This one of a kind Ruby & Diamond Statement ring beautifully set with sparkling diamonds and
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

1.89ct GIA Cert Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel, CA
This ring features an extraordinarily beautiful 1.89 carat Ruby which is GIA certified unheated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Monseo Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphires and Diamond Floral Rose Gold Ring
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
Crafted in rose 19.2K gold and set with a round pink sapphire, white diamonds, purple and pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vendorafa Sapphire and Ruby Flower Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Saint Louis, MO
-karat yellow gold are set with 15 round rubies, .30ctw., 20 pink and 24 orange round sapphires, 1.23 ctw
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Towe Norlen Cupido 4.56 Carat Contemporary Diamond and Ruby Stackable Rings
Located in Stockholm, SE
your stack is up to you; e.g., one with pink diamonds, in total 0.9 ct, two with rubies in total 2 cts
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1.57 Carat Pear Rubelite Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
diamonds, 2.69 carats of pink sapphires, 0.23 carats of rubies and centered with a sideways-set 1.57 carat
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chatila 26.58 Carat Amethyst Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Chatila
Located in London, GB
This sensational 18 carat white gold ring by Chatila features a luxurious 26.58 carat rich purple
Category

2010s Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

1.67 Carat Pink Spinel and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
This open modern shank ring is done in 14-karat two tone gold. The 9 VS clarity and G color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Monseo Round Tanzanite Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
along with pink sapphires and diamonds. This large white cocktail gold ring is an unique piece and it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Paris Craft House Ruby Diamond Floral Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
center, sits a 0.46ct Oval-cut Ruby adorned with 6 Round Diamonds making the silhouette of a flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Buccellati 18k Yellow White Gold Pink Cabochon Tourmaline Diamond Ring 15.8g
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Buccellati 18k Yellow & White Gold Pink Cabochon Tourmaline Diamond Ring Beautiful Buccellati
Category

Early 2000s More Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Gold White Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring, Alternative Bridal Wedding
By FerrariFirenze
Located in Toronto, Ontario
18K Gold Light Ring with Diamonds and Pink Sapphires. Perfect for Bridal, Wedding band, Engagement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Large Retro Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
forms, drapes, bows or ribbons were all the rage. Pink Gold, set with colored stones, sometimes in
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Paolo Piovan Yellow Diamonds, Pink Sapphires, 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Paolo Piovan Gioielli
Located in Padova, Padova
Ring in 18kt white gold which sets Yellow Diamonds for ct. 1,22 and Pink Sapphires for ct. 1,40
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

6 Carat Ruby and Tourmaline and Diamond Silver and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This beautiful and bold yet sophisticated ruby and tourmaline ring gives the wearer a beautiful
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Snake Ring, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This gorgeous antique Victorian coiled snake ring is crowned with a fabulous 0.25ct Ruby which has
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18CT Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Rubies 1.3mm Number of Stones: 8 x Pink Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Style Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
Rose Cut Diamonds set in 18K White Gold bezel. The two-tone gold makes the ring more unique and special
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1.85 Carat Reddish Pink Spinel and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
Rubies and red spinels are mostly set in white gold. Elke likes to set them in yellow gold, it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stellar Pair of Ruby and Diamond Stack Rings
By Tomasz Donocik
Located in London, GB
square-cut diamonds and gemstones. Materials: 18K Rose Gold set with White Diamonds, Mozambique Rubies
Category

2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Hematite, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Ruby Diamond Pink Gold Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of ruby diamond pink gold rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 38 vintage editions and 219 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of ruby diamond pink gold rings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern ruby diamond pink gold rings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Georgios Collections Inc, Natkina and Mousson Atelier are consistently popular. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and oval cut ruby diamond pink gold rings for sale. Most of our ruby diamond pink gold rings for sale are for women, but there are 71 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Ruby Diamond Pink Gold Rings?

On average, ruby diamond pink gold rings at 1stDibs sell for $5,309, while they’re typically $740 on the low end and $220,800 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.