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Rene Escobar Silver 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Florentine Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Rose Cut - Bezel Set - Salt Pepper Diamond - 4.6mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...

Retro Brushed Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Statement Ring by R. Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds and black diamonds (“salt and pepper”). Stamped 18K and weighing 7.3 grams, the ring is a size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.02 Carat Elongated Lozenge Step Cut Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Divine Lozenge-Shaped Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold – GIA Certified Striking in both silhouette
Category

2010s Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Metal x Wire Diamond Slice Halo Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with 1.69 ct Diamond
Located in Davenport, FL
with meticulous attention to detail. This ring features a captivating salt and pepper diamond slice
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Keshi Pearl – 18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Helsinki, FI
one piece available. Materials: 18k yellow and white gold South Sea keshi pearl Salt & Pepper
Category

2010s Finnish Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Petite Odera Rose Cut Diamond Ring Center-0.62 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite Rustic design solitaire ring features a 0.62-carat Rose cut round shape Salt & Pepper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Delicate Rustic Icey Pear Diamond Ring Center 1.59 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Type: Prong Shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

One of a Kind Silver 18kt Gold Amethyst Diamond Curve Ring
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind amethyst and diamond curve ring is crafted from sterling silver and 18K yellow
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver,...

14k Round Genuine Diamond Solitaire Ring. Large 2.29ct Diamond Engagement Ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
color: Yellow Style: Minimalist Huge Diamond engagement ring. High Quality Round Diamond solitaire
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond Aquamarine Stacking Rings, Petra Class 2024
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
. Salt + Pepper Diamond Oval 2. Aquamarine Pear 3. Champagne Diamond Elongated Pear 4. White Diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Emera...

1.3ct Kite-Shape Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Bridal Set R6256
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a kite shaped salt and pepper diamond with a wide wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond 925 silver cocktail eternity ring band
Located in Delhi, DL
This gorgeous flower ring consists of salt and pepper diamond at the center around which the white
Category

2010s Indian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rose Cut Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By Forge and Foundry Jewels
Located in New York, NY
cut diamond (approximately .31 carat total carat weight) of this 18k yellow gold ring is a departure
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salt Pepper Spirea Ring
By Artistian Made
Located in Asheville, NC
Discover exquisite craftsmanship with this one-of-a-kind, hand crafted 0.9 carat Salt and Pepper
Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

Michelle Salt + Pepper Diamond Solitaire
By Viviana Langhoff
Located in Chicago, IL
, classic lines make it perfect for a traditional engagement ring Materials: 14k yellow gold, 2.4ct Salt
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Salt and Pepper Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Pepper Diamond Ring is an exquisite ring made for the salt & pepper lovers. Stare into this magnificent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

4 Carat Rose Cut Salt and Pepper Diamond Halo Ring
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
black and white rose cut diamond combined with warm yellow 18k gold. There center stone is simple
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hi June Parker 14 Karat Gold Connected Rings 0.53 Carat Salt Pepper Diamonds
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
generations over time, adding some sparkle to our daily lives. 14k Yellow Gold Salt and Pepper Diamonds 0.53
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Salt + Pepper Studded Cigar Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond -Brushed 14KT Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ava Salt and Pepper Kite Cut, 1.35 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cushla Whiting
Located in Melbourne, AU
gold band and settings, holding a 1.35 carat “salt and pepper” diamond with a geometric halo of small
Category

2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink and Salt and Pepper Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring Handmade by Disa Allsopp
By Disa Allsopp
Located in London, GB
18k yellow gold organic textured open ring with large round 1.57ct salt and pepper grey diamond and
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Salt Pepper round solitaire unique engagement ring, The Holder - Ready to ship
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful Salt & Pepper round diamond solitaire unique engagement ring. Two hands holding round
Category

2010s Israeli Gothic Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold 4.82 Carat Rustic Rosecut Diamond Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, set on a hammered gold band. Recycled 18 Karat Gold Oval Rosecut Diamond, 4.82ct, salt + pepper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hexagon Moonstone Grey Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
of natural white diamonds, and ten natural salt & pepper diamonds like a cinderella's tiara. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold

M. Hisae Grey Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Crossover Ring
By M. Hisae Jewelry
Located in Woodbury, CT
14K YELLOW GOLD US RING SIZE 6 *Resizing may be possible. Send us a message to inquire.* *Shipment
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1 Carat Diamond Stacking Engagement Ring Set 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
daily lives. Ring size 7. Other sizes available upon request Salt and Pepper Oval Diamond 6.82 x5.82mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Stacking Engagement Ring Set 1 Carat Diamond
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
daily lives. Ring size 7. Other sizes available upon request Salt and Pepper Oval Diamond 6.82 x5.82mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

M. Hisae Grey Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring
By M. Hisae Jewelry
Located in Woodbury, CT
of flush-set, brilliant-cut Salt & Pepper Grey Diamonds (approx. 0.7ct total) ◘ Diamonds are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Galaxy Rare Cosmic Obsidian Dumortierite Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind ring from our Galaxy Rare collection, made in 18k yellow gold with natural color
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Susan Crow Studio St. Johns Abbey Diamond Ring
By Susan Crow Studio
Located in US
Minnesota of recycled 14kt yellow gold º .50ct rose cut salt + pepper diamond that seems to sparkle its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.5 Ct Baguette Diamond Ring Vintage Style Engagement Ring
Located in Holon, IL
This is a luxurious salt and pepper diamond engagement ring. It is made of solid 14k gold and set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.25 Carat Oval Round Princess cut Diamonds Alternative Engagement Ring
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
cwt Salt and Pepper Round diamond stone Hand-Made with love in NYC with recycled gold *Please allow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Oval Round Emerald Diamond Stacking Engagement Ring Set
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
daily lives. Ring size 7. Other sizes available upon request Salt and Pepper Oval Diamond 6.82 x5.82mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Galaxy Pear Rose Cut Color Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind ring from our Galaxy collection, made in 18k yellow gold with natural champagne pear
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hi June Parker 1 Carat Oval Round Emerald Diamond Stacking Engagement Ring Set
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
daily lives. Ring size 7. Other sizes available upon request Salt and Pepper Oval Diamond 6.82 x5.82mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Galaxy Ring
By Viviana Langhoff
Located in Chicago, IL
GALAXY WHERE WOULD A STAR BE WITHOUT THE LOVE OF THE SKY A dreamy salt + pepper rosecut diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wanderlust Ring
By Viviana Langhoff
Located in Chicago, IL
divinely inspired geometric setting. Materials: 14K Yellow Gold ring with 1.45 salt + pepper rose cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Cushion Cut French Pavé Dreamers Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond ✧ 14K Yellow Fine Gold is Fair Trade and Cast In House ✧ 28 x 1 to 1.5mm, VSI clarity GH Diamonds
Category

2010s American Baroque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Septra Ring
By Artistian Made
Located in Asheville, NC
One-of-a-kind alternative engagement ring, handmade in Asheville, NC. Salt and Pepper diamond, raw
Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Crystha Ring
By Artistian Made
Located in Asheville, NC
Discover an exquisite piece of jewelry featuring a beautifully unique 1.1ct Salt and Pepper diamond
Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold

Thyma Ring
By Artistian Made
Located in Asheville, NC
Diamond ring. Crafted with precision, this piece features a captivating Salt & Pepper diamond
Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

M. Hisae Handmade Grey Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Wedding Band
By M. Hisae Jewelry
Located in Woodbury, CT
perfect for stacking alongside others in your collection. 14K YELLOW GOLD US RING SIZE 7 READY TO SHIP
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1.36ctw Salt and Pepper Diamond Three-Stone 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a round salt and pepper diamond in the center and two round
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

1.17ctw Round Solitaire Salt Pepper Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
& Pepper) Clarity - I3 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 1.7 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height: 7.4 mm Rise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salt and Pepper Diamond in Hexagon Setting 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a hexagon shaped round brilliant cut salt & pepper diamond
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

1.64ct Hexagon Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring AD2374
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a hexagon salt and pepper diamond center, with gradual
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.78ct Round Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Texture
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This is a classic yet unique engagement ring with a salt and pepper diamond in the center. ♥
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

1.44ct Kite Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a kite-shaped (also known as rhombus or shield-shape
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

1.16ct Round Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring AD2049
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ We absolutely love this art deco-inspired engagement ring! ♥ Set with a round rosecut diamond
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

1ct Round Brilliant Cut Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a round brilliant salt and pepper diamond, flanked with two
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

2.67ct Hexagon Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring on Split Band 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 2.67ct Hexagon Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring on Split Band 14K Yellow Gold ♥ Solid 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

1.94ct Oval Salt and Pepper Diamond Bezel Set 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with an oval-shaped salt and pepper diamond in the center, bezel
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Simoneta Pear Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center:2.22- Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
salt and pepper inclusions. The diamond is brilliant, sparkly, and full of life. This ring sizable and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.49ct Hexagon Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring AD2227-4
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a hexagon-shaped salt and pepper diamond in the center
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.52ct Kite Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring AD2364
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a grey kite-shaped salt and pepper diamond in the center
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.05 Carat Salt and Pepper Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Set AD1686S-9
Located in Osprey, FL
resizing) ♥ Ring width: 1.7mm ♥ Material: 14K yellow gold ♥ Gemstones: Salt and pepper diamond on
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.36 Carat Salt and Pepper Diamond with Halo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring AD2104
Located in Osprey, FL
bright salt and pepper diamond! Absolutely stunning in person! ♥ Ring size: US 6.25 (Free resizing up
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Salt Pepper Diamond Ring Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of salt pepper diamond ring yellow gold you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 24 vintage editions and 53 modern creations to choose from as well. Creating an item from our selection of salt pepper diamond ring yellow gold has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mary Gallagher, carpenter and sons and Concierge Diamonds Inc. 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 rose cut and kite cut alternatives. Finding a choice in our collection of salt pepper diamond ring yellow gold for sale for women should be easy, but there are 24 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Salt Pepper Diamond Ring Yellow Gold?

The price for a piece of salt pepper diamond ring yellow gold starts at $765 and tops out at $12,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,250.

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 Salt Pepper Diamond Ring Yellow Gold
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Yes, salt and pepper diamonds can be good for engagement rings. Many people find the unique coloration of the gemstones to be visually appealing and appreciate them as an alternative to classic white diamonds. Although the inclusions that give salt and pepper diamonds their speckled appearance slightly weaken them, the gemstones are still strong enough to hold up to the effects of daily wear. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of salt and pepper diamond engagement rings.