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Italian Carmelo Two-Tone 18K Gold Diamond Knot Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking two-tone ring signed Carmelo, crafted in 18K yellow and white gold with a sculptural
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18 kt Two Tone Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Diamond Two Tone Gold Ring is crafted in 18-karat gold and designed with a sculptural three
Category

20th Century Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Two-Tone Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold. The split shank and the milgrain design add to the femininity of this ring. Ring Size 5.25
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

Mid Century Two Tone Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
features a 14k yellow gold shank with a distinctive 14k white gold head. The setting features basic
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

Midcentury Two Tone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1940s in 14k yellow and white gold, this stunning two-tone ring is designed around
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Two-Tone Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This sophisticated 10K two-tone diamond ring showcases sixteen round diamonds, securely set in
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Two-Tone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hand-crafted in both 18k yellow gold and fine platinum, this ring is stylish and elegant. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

3.50 Carat Citrine Diamond Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow and white gold citrine and diamond cocktail two tone ring. The 3.50ct Pear shape citrine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Two-Tone Diamond Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Two-Tone Diamond Ruby Cluster Ring. The dazzling split band ring features twenty-three
Category

1990s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring in Two Tone Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring in Two Tone Gold This beautiful vintage engagement ring
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Honeycomb Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design in 18K yellow and white gold. Brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.34 carats are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage .40ct Diamond 14K Two-Tone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Mid-Century classic diamond set in 14K two-tone yellow and white gold is from the 1930-40
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

10K Two-Toned Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique gold and diamond bypass ring. This ring is made with 31 round and 52 baguette-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

1.10ctt Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Gold Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern pink diamond cocktail ring. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.10 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Two-Tone Ring
Located in Denver, CO
5.87x5.90 mm, I color, SI1 clarity, flanked by two baguette diamonds and framed by a halo of sixteen single
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Two Tone Gold Unique Flower Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite vintage flower-style ring is crafted in 18k two-tone gold, featuring round brilliant
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Modern Natural Alexandrite Diamond Ring in Two-Tone Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Modern Natural Alexandrite & Diamond Ring in Two-Tone Gold Introducing our stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Two Tone 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This two tone ring features a sleek blend of 18k yellow and platinum for a modern yet timeless look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Style Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Two-Toned Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
: Round & Tapered Baguette Material: 14k Two-Toned Gold Width: 7MM Weight: 4 grams Diamonds are Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Men s Diamond Ring Band 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage band circa 1950s Six single cut diamonds inlaid in white gold diagonal stripes diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

RUCHI Mixed-Shape Diamond Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White and Rose Gold Diamonds: 1.07ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

RUCHI Brilliant Diamond Heart Two-Tone Gold Bypass Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose and White Gold Diamonds: 0.93 carats
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.96 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Two-Tone Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat gold and hand set with 1.96 carats of white and black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

5.92 Carat Rubellite Diamond Two Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Exquisite 5.92-carat rubellite and diamond ring featuring a stunning pear-cut rubellite at its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Garnet and Diamond 14K Two-Tone Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ring showcases a captivating 8.5 x 6 mm natural oval garnet as its centerpiece, set in
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gentleman s Onyx and Diamond 14k Two Tone Gold Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This distinguished gentleman's ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, featuring a bold 16x14mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Set 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond wedding ring set in 18k white and yellow gold. Stamped 18k and weighs 6.5 grams. The center
Category

Mid-20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Two Tone Gold Diamond Enamel Amaranta Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jay Feder 18k Two Tone Gold Diamond Enamel Amaranta Cocktail Ring Made of 18k Rose and White Gold
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Enamel

RUCHI Emerald and Diamond Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a 1.36-carat Colombian emerald with baguette diamond detailing on the white gold shank
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Two-Tone Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
, surrounding a single 0.10ct diamond at the center. The face of the ring is white gold while the underside
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage "F" Initial Diamond Two-Tone 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking ring features a textured gold band with vertical bars, creating an openwork design
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Modern Amethyst Diamond Platinum and Gold Two-Tone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in platinum. The two-toned design, combining platinum and gold, requires the most skilled jewelers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1980s Diamond 18k Two Tone Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Diamond and 18k Two Tone Dome Ring. This Diamond and 18k Two-Tone Dome Ring was made in the
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone 1.06ct Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in London, GB
ring. One further diamond punctuates each corner of the ring’s rectangular, openwork, platinum
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Two Toned Gold Mens Ring with Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.3 Grams Ring Size: 9.75 Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Two-Tone Gold Scroll Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
This striking vintage ring is crafted in 14k two-tone gold and set with .25 carats of round
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18k 750 Two tone Natural DIamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Two Tone Diamond Earring Metal Type: 18K 750 White & Rose Gold Total Item Weight: 3.4 Grams Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Two Toned Diamond Infinity Band Ring Solid 18k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Gold Diamond Count: 4 Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.20 carats
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Love Knot Diamond Two Toned X Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Lovers Knot diamond ring. With its classic love knot design, this radiant ring will add a timeless
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Plumeria Diamond Two Toned Textured Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6 (resizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Fancy Diamond Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 2.35 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Amethyst, Peridot and Diamond Ring in Two-Tone Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Set in two tone 14 Karat yellow gold, this lovely amethyst is bezel set and accented with peridot
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Ruby Ring in 18k Two tone Gold.
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Custom made 18k yellow & white gold Ring size: 9.75 Diamond: 0.08ct, VS clarity, F color Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.90 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Two-Tone Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and set with 2.90 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Estate 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Dazzling diamond ring with yellow and rose gold setting. Metal: 14K Yellow/Rose Gold Weight: 6.7
Category

Early 2000s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Estate 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Dazzling diamonds set in elaborately designed rose and white gold ring. Metal: 18K Rose/White Gold
Category

Early 2000s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14K Two Toned Gold 1.00 Carat 5 Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
in a prong setting. The beautiful diamonds are set in lustrous 14k two-toned gold. 'Video Available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

18K Two Tone MultiColor Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Two Tone MultiColor Diamond Cocktail Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Sparkling 0.82ct Floral Diamond Ring in 18K Two-Toned Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
graded G–H to mixed color and VS clarity. Crafted in 18K two-toned gold, it weighs 4.2g and fits a 51.5EU
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18K Two-Tone Dangling Hearts Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating ring adorned with heart-shaped charms in yellow and white gold. Each charm is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Zircon 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold in shiny and satin finish and set with a
Category

Vintage 1980s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Gold

18K Two Tone Gold Diamond and Sapphire Checkerboard Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 2000s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: 18K Yellow and White Gold [Hallmarked, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Meghna Jewels 14 Karat Gold Two-Tone Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring has been crafted from 14-karat gold and hand set with 1.50 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

David Yurman Two-Tone Pearl Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
David Yurman Two-Tone Pearl Diamond Ring. The lovely ring features the classic Yurman cable design
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Rose Gold 750 Two Tone
Located in New York, NY
Two Tone Round Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18K 750 White & Rose Gold Total Item Weight: 6.86 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

14K Two Toned .13 CTW Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k two toned .13 CTW diamond ring. The ring has a yellow gold wavy design with 3 round diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Two Gold Tone Diamond Trinity Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
and yellow gold tones out of the diamonds. This three stone diamond ring features a center diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

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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.