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1.50 ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Gold 3.00 Carat Diamond Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
set, as well as on each prong. The ring has a two tone band that is made on three row with diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Channel Baguette Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: Channel Set Ring Style: Two-Tone Band Shank Type: Wide Band Diamond Details: Baguette Diamonds: Multiple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Brilliant-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Two-Tone Diamond Cluster Ring. The super sparkly ring features a split band and thirty
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Thin Yellow Gold Four Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Thin Two-Tone Four Diamond Ring. The ring features four round old mine-cut diamonds set in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Black Austrialian Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This beautiful 14-karat yellow gold ring showcases a striking black Australian triplet opal as its
Category

1990s Australian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Blue Diamond Halo Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Blue Diamond Halo Ring with Natural Diamonds These elegant 18K white gold stud
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

J. Birnbach GIA 2.42 Carat E VVS1 Cushion Cut Two Tone Button-Back Solitaire
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
gold solitaire ring showcases a design inspired by Georgian-era artistry. At its heart lies a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1.02 Carat Oval Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval diamond halo two tone engagement ring. This ring is set with a 1.02ct oval diamond center
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cabochon Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a stylish two-tone look and is ready to be worn. Ring Size 6.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Deco 1915 Engagement Ring in 18kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
white gold bezel setting that showcases a timeless two-tone design enhancing its vintage appeal. At its
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari Aqua Diamond Ring with Iolite 18K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Aqua Diamond Ring with Iolite 18K Yellow Gold This Bvlgari ring in 18k yellow gold brings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Black Opal Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
giving it a two-tone style. Ring Size 6.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 14K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
this antique solitaire ring. The two-tone gem features a 14K white gold top and a 14K rich yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Deco 1940 Ring in 18kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
sophisticated design of the era. Made from 18kt yellow and white gold, the two-tone combination enhances the
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tahitian Vintage Pearl Ring and Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Grey Tahitian Pearl Ring with Natural Diamonds Pre owned- as new condition 18K Gold Two
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1990s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

18ct Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
18ct Rose Gold Pink Sapphire & Diamond Flower Ring This enchanting 18ct rose gold ring features a
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold Diamond Band Ring of 0.95 in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Step into the world of sophistication and elegance with this 14k yellow gold diamond band ring. The
Category

Late 20th Century German Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold, 1960s Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1960s Discover the elegance of this stunning 18ct gold
Category

Mid-20th Century English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat two tone white gold and yellow gold, featuring
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 5.68ctw Champagne Diamond Marquise Cluster Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and glamorous 1970s vintage 18K yellow gold diamond cluster ring, designed with the dramatic
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
warm tones of the yellow gold and the cooler hues of the white gold highlights the diamonds, giving the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Rose and White Gold Ring with 1ct Center Diamond and Surrounding Diamonds
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite rose and white gold diamond ring embodies timeless elegance and exceptional
Category

2010s Italian Neoclassical Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond Domed Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Domed Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold This striking vintage cocktail ring
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Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Beauvince Generations Engagement Ring (1.06 Round Diamond) in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
flair via two tone gold and channel set diamonds. Center Diamond Shape: Round Center Diamond Weight
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

2.70ct Diamond ring 18KT gold antique design year unknown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
ring is made two tone from yellow and white gold in 18KT gold. Year unknown. Size is 6 and can be re
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond flush wedding ring 18k yellow and white gold
Located in London, GB
Elevate your style with this exquisite diamond two tone wedding band ring, expertly crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Contemporary Italian Fashion Diamond Ring 18 karat Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The contemporary Italian fashion diamond ring features an 18kt yellow and white gold crossover band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Retro diamond 14k yellow and white gold wedding ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro two-tone gold ring features five sparkling single cut diamonds set in a streamlined 14k
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

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

2.46CT Yellow Diamond with Round-Cut White Diamonds 18k TT Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts 15 pcs 2.46 carat Yellow Diamond and Natural Round-cut
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Double Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
yellow diamond solitaire double cluster and the two-tone ring is exquisite. The cushion-cut yellow
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold

Vintage 1.22ct Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
the 1930-1940's. Vintage emerald and diamond ring set in 14K yellow gold, with white gold setting
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Aquamarine and Diamond ring, 18k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
You cannot help but be enchanted by this exquisite antique Aquamarine and Diamond ring. Crafted in
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Style French Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Antique Style French Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds features a captivating blend of timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Ring with Dual Tambuli Diamond Clusters and Diamond Halos
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Introducing this luminous Fancy Mixed Color Diamond Ring—a thoughtfully crafted design that blends
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

PIAGET POSSESSION 18karat White Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The PIAGET POSSESSION 18kt White Gold Ring with Diamonds is a luxurious and elegant piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Black South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
surrounded by sparkling diamonds. The two-tone yellow and white gold setting adds a modern and sophisticated
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Square Shaped Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
diamonds set in solid two toned 14k gold with a unique brushed/matte finishing. *Approximate stone
Category

Vintage 1970s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Yellow Diamond 1.21 carat Blue Sapphire Ring 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sapphire. all around sides have cluster setting white Diamonds All stones are Natural 18k Two Tone Gold
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold White and Yellow Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and 0.47 carats of fancy yellow diamonds. The two-tone sparkle creates a striking contrast
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

JADE DIAMONDS Art Deco style 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Vintage Art Deco style 18ct White Gold Green Jade & Diamond Ring A refined and beautifully
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Vintage 1980s Asian Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vitolo 18K White Yellow Gold Diamond Floral Wave Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intertwines diamond-set white gold ribbons with sculpted yellow gold floral motifs, creating a delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Diamond 1.04 carat Blue Sapphire Ring 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sapphire. all around sides have cluster setting white Diamonds All stones are Natural 18k Two Tone Gold
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

.55 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14k two tone gold Diamond engagement ring. Center Diamond set in 14k white gold square shaped
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k White and Yellow Gold GIA Certified 2.01ctw Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
proposal. Design: Engagement Ring Material: 18k White and Yellow Gold Main Diamond Details: This ring
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Magnificent 1.61ct Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Magnificent 1.61ct Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This 18k
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Rose and White Gold Diamond I Love You Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 18k rose and white gold hidden message ring set with diamonds. The ring features an intricate two
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Blue-Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and white gold. A beautiful tourmaline diamond two tone gold ring. Ring size 7.50 (sizable)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold toi et moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
craftsmanship. Designed around the timeless concept of “you and me,” the ring pairs two exceptional sapphires
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 14k Gold 11ct Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This eye-catching cocktail ring is crafted in elegant 14k two-tone gold, combining the warmth of
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro Deco 1940 18kt yellow Gold Chevalier Ring with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
radiance while contrasting against the warm yellow gold band. This harmonious blend of two-tone gold and
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Solitaire Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
+ Rose Gold Can be customized in 9k, 10k, and 18k ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -Bezel & Pavé Set diamond band -Two tone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This beautiful ring is crafted in 14k
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ribbed Diamond Wrap Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ribbed Diamond Wrap Ring This sculptural wrap ring features a ribbed yellow gold silhouette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gin Grace Cushion-Cut Yellow Diamond with White Diamond 18k TT Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Cushion-cut 1 pcs 0.77 carat, Round-cut 70 pcs
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K White and Yellow Gold 0.66ct Citrine and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking two-tone ring features a vivid oval citrine framed in a richly detailed 14K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring featuring Chocolate Vanilla Diamonds set in 14K Honey Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring Chocolate Diamonds® , Vanilla Diamonds® set in 18K Two Tone Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Double Flower Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This floral ring design showcases two blooming flower motifs crafted in 14k solid gold, with one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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Two Tone Gold Ring Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the two tone gold ring diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect two tone gold ring diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic two tone gold ring diamond over the years, but those made by Suzy Levian, Georgios Collections Inc and Stambolian are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a two tone gold ring diamond, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Two Tone Gold Ring Diamond?

The price for a two tone gold ring diamond starts at $175 and tops out at $317,964 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,007.

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 Two Tone Gold Ring Diamond
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A two-tone ring is a ring constituted of two different metals. The most common combinations are gold and platinum. However, a two-tone ring can feature any combination of yellow, rose, or white gold. Shop a range of antique and vintage two-tone diamond rings on 1stDibs.