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Exquisite Natural Diamond Floral Ring in 18K Two-Tone Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
. Condition: Pre-owned Metal: 18K Two-Toned Gold Main stone: 16 stones Natural Diamonds Main stone carat
Category

2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Masonic Blue Lodge Diamond Signet Ring in Two-Tone Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This distinguished Masonic Blue Lodge ring is crafted in two-tone gold, stamped “MDCO” and “10–14K
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Mandarin Garnet Fancy-Colored Diamond Two-Tone Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow and colorless diamonds set around the garnet and down the sides of the ring. Made in 14k white and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Etruscan-Style Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white gold star-shaped settings accentuate the band with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Two-Tone 14k Gold Diamond and Emerald Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage bypass ring features a dynamic two-tone 14k gold design, with yellow and white gold
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century Two-Tone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
brilliantly at the center of this vintage mid-century ring accented with four single cut diamonds, two on each
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in Two Tone Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
crafted from solid two-tone gold. This Art Deco style diamond ring would make a well-deserved treat for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Italian Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring has .51 total carat weight of F/G color and VS clarity diamonds. Band width 6.5 mm. Available also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Turquoise Ring Two Tone Gold and Diamonds 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Turquoise Diamond Ring 18K Two Tones of Golds - Yellow and White Gold approx 18.2gr Center
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Two-Tone 4.58 Carat Diamond Emerald Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18KT two tone ring features 3.79 ct of pear shape emerald and 0.79 cts of white round diamonds in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Lovely .92ct Diamond Flower Rose Ring in Two Tone Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Lovely .92ct Diamond Flower Rose Ring in Two Tone Gold Presenting a stunning Diamond Engagement
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Two-Tone Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
late Art Deco solitaire ring set in two-tone 14K white and yellow gold. Nestled at each shoulder are
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Diamond Bridal Ring Set 14k Two-Toned Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Diamond Color: G/H Band Material: 14k Two-Toned Gold Stone Cut: Round Set: 2 Rings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 0.20 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.20 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Two-Tone Gold. The diamond measures approx 0.20
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century Two-Tone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
engraved shank. Set in two-tone 14K white and yellow gold.
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shape Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Two Tone Gold Diamond Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring Size 5 1/2 14 K gold Stamped 9.0
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Ring Diamonds 0, 340 Carats Two-Tones Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring Diamonds 0, 340 Carats Two-Tones Gold 18 Carats This elegant two-tone ring in yellow and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K Two Toned Gold 1.0 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

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Mid-Century Two-Tone Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
mid-century solitaire band accented with hand engraved details. Set in two-tone 14-18K white and
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Era Two Tone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning two-tone ring set in 14kt yellow and white gold is designed around an Old European
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Era Two Tone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1940s in 14kt white and yellow gold, this stunning two-tone ring features an Old
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone Blue Sapphire Diamond Rope Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat two-tone Blue Sapphire Diamond Rope Ring. The ring features an elevated gallery of
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50ctw White Yellow Natural Diamond 14K Gold Two Tone Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant 14k white and yellow gold ring showcases a striking two-tone design that highlights
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Three Stone Two Tone Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
and yellow, two tone gold. Comfortable wear and perfect for everyday use. Total weight of diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

French Ruby Diamond Two Tone Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stone: 30 Diamonds Cut: Round Weight: Approximately 0.2 Carats Color: F-G Clarity: VS Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Halo Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
: SI1-SI2 Setting: Pave Metal information and dimensions Metal: 18k two-tone gold Finish: High polish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Edwardian Style Wide Band Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
choice for those who seek a timeless yet distinctive symbol of love and commitment. 14K White Gold. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

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

Impressive Amethyst Two Tone Ring with Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
-Custom made -18 k Yellow & White Gold -Ring size: 7 -Amethyst: 6.00 ct -Diamond: 0.53ct
Category

1990s Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold "Illusion-Set" Diamond Two-Tone Fashion Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold "Illusion-Set" Diamond Two-Tone Fashion Ring Are you the one who loves the sanity of
Category

2010s Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Jay Feder 18k Two Tone Gold Diamond Fan Plisse Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jay Feder 18k Two Tone Gold Diamond Fan Plisse Ring; total weight of all diamonds is 0.81 carats
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1940s 14K Two Tone Gold 1.15ct Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Dimensional Pave diamond flower ring in two tone gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Exquisite 18 Karat White Gold Orchid Flower Ring Featuring 295 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Two-Toned Gold Ring with Diamonds, Wedding Band
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt Two Toned Ring with Diamonds. 6.5 size, 30 diamonds 1 Ct TDW, 2.81 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Effy Fashion Ring with Diamonds
By Effy
Located in Manhasset, NY
18Kt Two Tone Gold Effy Fashion Ring with Diamonds. Size 7.75 12.1 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

10 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 0.60 TDW
Located in Manhasset, NY
10 Karat Two Tone Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 0.60 TDW. Size 7.25 3.44 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Meghna Jewels Two Tone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Wave Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 0.383 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Two-Tone Malachite Diamond Bar Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful yellow and white gold ring, with pierced undergallery, supports a stunning oval
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Five Stone Diamond and 14K Gold Two-Tone Band Ring
Located in Denver, CO
shoulder-to-shoulder in this classic and lovely band ring, hand fabricated in two-tone 14K gold.
Category

Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Black Onyx Diamond Two-Tone Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Black Onyx Diamond Two-Tone Ring in 14K Gold, a stunning piece of jewelry
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

10.00 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Halo Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds set in a two-tone handmade cocktail setting. The untreated sits in a 18k white gold crown with an
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.21 CTW Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Houston, TX
2.21 CTW Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold A striking and unique two-tone design
Category

2010s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Two-Tone Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k two-tone Center Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Two Tone Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning solitaire engagement ring features an Old European cut diamond center stone measuring
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Two Tone Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K two tone gold Tanzanite: trillion cut = 2.18cttw Diamond: 58 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

3 Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring Two Toned 18k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Gold Diamond Count: 3 princess cut Total Diamond Carat Weight
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cut Band
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White and Yellow Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cut Band. The ring features white gold in the
Category

2010s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 1970s 14KT Two Tone Gold Cluster Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful cluster swirl ring dates to the 1970's circa and is crafted out of 14kt two tone
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Levian 2 Carat Chocolate Diamond Two-Tone Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Sweetly sophisticated, this stunning high profile 18k two tone gold engagement ring from Le Vian
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Two Tone Diamond Cross Band Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.25 (resizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Two-tone Amethyst Diamond Ribbed Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18 Karat Two-tone Diamond: 36 Single Cut & Round Brilliant: 0.50cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Two-Tone 14K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
. The two-tone ring features a 14K white gold top to enhance the diamonds' brightness and a 14K yellow
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Two Tone Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white and yellow gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.50cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

5.35 Carat Diamond Two Tone 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring has been crafted from 18-karat gold and hand set with 5.35 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Two Tone Diamond Pave Ring 14 Karat
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond ring set in 14K white and yellow gold. The ring is set in a pave' setting, the total carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Two Tone Diamond Pave
 Ring 14 Karat
Two Tone Diamond Pave
 Ring 14 Karat
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10K Two Toned Gold 1/5 Cttw Diamond Heart Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement with this dazzling 10k two toned heart ring. A rose gold heart is held in place by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold

Vintage Two-Toned Five Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This delicate band set in 14kt yellow and white gold features five single cut diamonds totaling
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Two-Tone 14K Gold Diamond Band, Seven-Stone Accent Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage two-tone 14K gold band designed with three sculptural, interwoven bars of yellow and
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.