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TIFFANY CO. SCHLUMBERGER Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Platinum Diamond Ring Jean Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring
Category

20th Century American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

18 Karat Tiffany and Co Schlumberger Diamond Ring Platinum Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gold Diamond Eternity Ring. The band has (16) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, F in Color, VS in Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 16 Stone Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Wedding Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Columbia, MO
much you love her today with this gorgeous Schlumberger diamond ring from Tiffany Co.! MSRP
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Schlumberger Enamel Diamond Gold Pave X Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 karat yellow gold, diamond and enamel band ring by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., designed as a
Category

20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Schlumberger/Tiffany Enamel, Gold Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York , NY
Classic "x" ring by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany in 18k gold. Ring is covered in a deep green
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

SCHLUMBERGER Sixteen Stone Diamond, Gold Platinum Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Southampton, NY
This contemporary Schlumberger Sixteen Stone ring is set in platinum & 18K gold. It features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

SCHLUMBERGER Colombian Emerald and Diamond Turban Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York , NY
A very fine Colombian octagonal natural emerald, mounted with diamond in a gold and platinum
Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold

Schlumberger Diamond Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
& Co. and Schlumberger Studios, stamped PT950 and 750, size 9. This ring was made by the French
Category

20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Two Leaves Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Toronto, ON
This beautiful design is by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. It is contemporary classic. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

TIFFANY Co Schlumberger 1.51ct Diamond Engagement Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Lambertville, NJ
/ Polish - Excellent / Symmetry - Excellent Side Diamonds - 1.27ctw Clarity: VS2 Color: F Measurements:Ring
Category

American Engagement Rings

SCHLUMBERGER Burma Ruby Set in Diamond Gold Stitch Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York , NY
Fine Burma ruby mounted in a diamond set platinum and gold "stitch" ring. By Schlumberger for
Category

American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Schlumberger Two Leaves Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Platinum and 18K yellow gold two leaves ring by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co, set with
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Aquamarine Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold ring, circa 1960-70, by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany. The 14 carat aquamarine
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
The classic sixteen stone eternity ring; TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER,18k gold. Set with faceted diamonds
Category

American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

TIFFANY CO SCHLUMBERGER Pave X Diamond Platinum Enamel Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Lambertville, NJ
/Diamonds:Diamond - 0.85ctw Clarity: VS Color: G Measurements:Ring Size - 7, 11mm Widest Point (Inch = 25mm) Weight
Category

American More Rings

TIFFANY CO SCHLUMBERGER Pave Diamond X Blue Enamel Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18K Yellow Gold, Platinum Marked: Tiffany&co, Schlumberger Studios, 750, Pt950 Gemstones/diamonds
Category

American More Rings

Tiffany Schlumberger Turquoise Diamond Bee Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany Schlumberger Turquoise and Diamond " Bee " Ring Mounted in Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown More Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring Platinum Gold
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York , NY
Platinum, gold and diamond Schlumberger for Tiffany Sixteen Stone ring. Diamonds are round
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Diamond Gold Platinum Twist Rope Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in McLean, VA
18 kt. yellow gold and platinum Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger five row twisted rope band set with
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

SCHLUMBERGER Leaf band
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Lovely Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co platinum and 18 karat yellow gold leaf band. The ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 16 Diamond Gold Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A classic sixteen stone ring by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. The ring features 16 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold Wrap Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
full-cut round diamond-set diagonal wrap bands in platinum, signed Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 56
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond band ring by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., designed as a five
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Schlumberger Two Leaves Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Organic leaves decorate this Tiffany Schlumberger 2 leaves ring. In 18 karat yellow gold with 0.54
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. "16 Stone" Diamond Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Vail, CO
"16 Stone" band ring, composed of 8 pairs of diamonds separated by 18k yellow gold "X" motifs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Four Leaves Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
"Four Leaves" band ring features of a series of four swirling diamond-set leaves in platinum and 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

SCHLUMBERGER TIFFANY AND COMPANY Four Row Gold And Diamond Band
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold and platinum 4 row rope design band with diamonds made in an "X" design made by
Category

Vintage 1980s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

SCHLUMBERGER Tiffany Co Diamond Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Two tone 18 karat yellow and white gold 5 row rope band with round brilliant cut diamond accents
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. ​Schlumberger Diamond "X" Gold Rope Wide Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
diamond-set "X" motifs in platinum, signed Tiffany & Co/Schlumberger. 51 diamonds weighing approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Diamond Emerald Platinum Gold Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
in diamonds and emeralds. Ring size - 6, ring is 5.3mm wide, weighs 7.9 grams. Marked: Tiffany &
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER Diamond Eternity Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Schlumberger platinum and 18K gold eternity band. All around baguette cut diamonds
Category

American Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

1990s Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Four Row Diamond Gold X Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
18 KT & Platinum 4 Row Band Ring Consisting of a Rope Design Embellished with 4 X's in Diamonds
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Gold Platinum and Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A diamond and platinum element is woven through 2 18k yellow gold bands. With 28 round-cut diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Dome Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum and Gold Schlumberger Tiffany Co. Vigne Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant wide diamond band ring, in the "Vigne" pattern. Made by SCHLUMBERGER STUDIOS for TIFFANY
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond "X" Gold Band Schlumberger For Tiffany Co.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold 6 Row rope Design Band Ring Embellished With Numerous Full Cut Diamonds weighing
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Three Section Diamond and Rope Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
world’s most intricate designs. Brilliant diamonds illuminate this striking ring. Designed with three rows
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18K yellow gold and platinum Tiffany & Co Schlumberger "X" ring with 6 rows of twisted rope design
TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER Diamond Gold Signet RIng
Located in New York , NY
An impressive round diamond 6.05tcw set in a large signet ring designed as ribbed whorl enrobing
Category

American Signet Rings

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Band ring, designed with 18k yellow gold twisted in a 5-row rope-patterned band, accented by full
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. ​Schlumberger Diamond "Four Leaves" Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Four Leaves" band ring, designed as a sequence of four swirling diamond-set leaves in platinum and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Lynn Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, crafted with 0.20ctw in diamonds. Ring is a size 6, top measures 10.6mm x 11mm. Marked Schlumberger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond "16 Stone" Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
"16 Stone" eternity band ring, featuring sixteen round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Aquamarine Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Jean Schlumberger designed signed piece, ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum set with an
Category

20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Emerald Diamond Gold Snake Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18k yellow gold snake ring with diamond pave and emerald green eyes. Size 5.75
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold Platinum Four Leaves Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold and platinum band ring, crafted by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co, from Four Leaves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Gold Diamond Six Row Rope Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold and platinum ring set with 0.77ctw of G/VS diamonds. Crafted by Jean Schlumberger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold Platinum Sixteen Stone Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18K gold and platinum ring set with 1.14ctw of G/VS diamonds. The ring is a size 6.5 and weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Schlumberger Platinum Diamond Sapphire Sixteen Stone Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tiffany & Co platinum ring by Jean Schlumberger, featuring 0.59ctw in G/VS diamonds and 0.75ctw in
Category

20th Century French Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Platinum 16 Stone Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
total carats, each diamond pair separated by a 'X' motif, the ring in platinum, signed Schlumberger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.36 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Schlumberger Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond engagement ring, centering a fine colorless round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold Platinum Four Row X Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold and platinum ring set with approximately 0.54ctw of G/VS diamonds. Created by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Sixteen Stone Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tiffany & Co band ring, designed by Jean Schlumberger for iconic Sixteen stone collection, set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Sixteen Stone Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18K gold and platinum ring set with approx. 0.59ctw of G/VS diamonds. The ring is a size 6 1/2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring Platinum with Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
: 6.5, Width: 7.1 mm Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring Platinum with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Platinum

Classic Tiffany Schlumberger Diamond Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Timeless platinum and 18kt. yellow gold 16 diamond band, each diamond measures approx. .08 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring Platinum with Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
, Width: 5.45 mm Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Ring Platinum with Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Lynn Ring Platinum and Diamonds .20CT
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Accessories Measurements: Size: 6 - 52, Width: 2.2 mm Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Schlumberger Lynn Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Platinum

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Schlumberger Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact schlumberger diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect schlumberger diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A schlumberger diamond ring from Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co., Tiffany Co. and Jean Schlumberger — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and marquise cut versions for sale. Most of our schlumberger diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 79 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Schlumberger Diamond Ring?

The price for a schlumberger diamond ring starts at $1,350 and tops out at $93,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,995.

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.