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0.48 Carat Total Weight Pink Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Gin and Grace bypass ring is crafted in 18-karat Two Tone gold and features two pear
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.45 Carat Pink White Diamond Band in 14k Two Tone Gold
Located in Trumbull, CT
finished with hand by skilled craftsmen and mounted in 14K two tone gold. Pink Diamond: 0.39ct White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold

Pink and White Diamond Ring Set in 2-Tone Gold
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural 1.12 Pink and 0.32 Carat round white diamonds set in 14 Karat two tone gold is one of a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Hot Pink Red Spinel and Diamond 18k Two-Toned Gold Retro Dome Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fiery, brilliant, pinkish-red spinel is set with round brilliant cut diamonds in this wide, domed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

5.50 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright red, pink tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring. 5.50 center cushion cut tourmaline with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold White and black Diamond Two-Tone Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring is all handmade in a unique two-tone look
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

1.52 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Heart Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring. This ring has a 0.81 carat Heart Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.04 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous two-tone engagement ring alternative! This ring has a Rectangular Cut 1.07 carat Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.28 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Band
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k Two Tone Gold Center Stone Details: 6 Round Pink Sapphires at 0.28 Carats Diamonds: 3
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Gin Grace Pear-Cut Pink Diamond with White Diamond 18k TT Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Pear-cut 1 pcs 0.20 carat, Round-cut 13 pcs 0.07
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold 1.43ct Pink Sapphire 0.54ct Diamond Swirly Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
nighttime. Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: Two-tone Yellow/White Gold Pink Sapphire
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond 2.10 Carat Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite "Emerald Shape Pink Sapphire weighing 1.92 carat and Diamond weighing
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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Deposit 1/3 for GIA Vintage TIFFANY Co Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire & Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Ring TIFFANY & Co - The most famous Brand in the World! The
Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

1960s Pink and Blue Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A blue and pink sapphire bypass two tone ring circa 1960. The bypass ring features a well matched
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow G...

Triple Row Round Pink and White Diamond Band Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
piece, while the two rows on either side showcase smaller white diamonds that complement the pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.84 Carat Pink Spinel Marquise Diamond White Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This intricately designed, two-toned cocktail ring features an unusual center stone - a marquise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

AJD Sparkling White Cambodian Zircon and Pink Tourmaline Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
and brilliance comparable to diamond. Accent Gemstones: Two pear-shaped pink Tourmalines, totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Zircon, 14k Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Stud Earrings in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The two-tone version of standout double halo stud earrings are designed to hold 0.4 carat emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14kt Yellow Gold 3/4 Hoop Pearl Earrings, Mixed Shades, Pink, White, Yellow
Located in San Diego, CA
pearl colors are matching with tones of light yellow, light pink, and white. Six of the pearls and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Tone Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat white and pink gold ring consisting of oval pink sapphire measuring having a total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.54tct Pink Diamond Ring with 0.9tct Diamonds Set in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted of 14k two-tone gold, this ring is treasured for its natural beauty and radiance. With the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Contemporary 2.04 Carat Princess Diamond Two Tone 18 Carat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
gold rubover set pink diamonds and two rows of shimmering round brilliant cut diamonds cascading down
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.56 Carat Pear Shape as Fancy Light Purplish Pink Set in Two-Tone
Located in New York, NY
2.56 Carat Pear Shape is set in Two tone hand Crafted Mounting, Rose Gold & Platinum. The Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Gem Bleu 0.07 ct Solitaire Pink Diamond with 0.24ct Pink and White Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K two tone gold for a rich look, the pear cut Pink Diamond adds glamour that
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Two tone 18 karat yellow and white gold cluster ring consisting of 1 cushion cut pink sapphire
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gem Bleu 0.13 tct Pink Dia Ring with 0.62 tct Color Dia Set in 14K Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
This ring is crafted of 14kt two-tone gold in an intuitive design with attention to details
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Gem Bleu 0.09 ct Pink Diamond Solitaire and White Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
? Set in 18K two-tone gold, it boasts of a Pink Diamond in an exquisite pear cut design. Further
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

3.00 Oval Green Diamond Two Color Gold Halo Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat two tone ring featuring one oval green diamond weighing 3.00 carats surrounded by a halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

1.94 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Retro Ring
Located in DALLAS, TX
1.94 carat pink sapphire, .56 carat total weight round brilliant cut diamond 14k two-tone and
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

1.16 Carat Pink Diamond Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Two tone 18 karat yellow and rose gold 3 stone ring consisting of 1 radiant cut natural pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

2.74ctw Colorless and Pink Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Two tone 18 karat pink and white gold cluster ring consisting of cushion cut natural pink diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.11 Carat Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold, Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring • Stamped 14K • Oval pink tourmaline
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

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

6.01 Carat GIA Certified Yellow Green Cushion Cut Diamond Two Color Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
is set in Two Tone Mounting, 18K Rose Gold and Platinum. 83 Pink Brilliants are set in two rows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Victorian era French work 18K gold pink tourmaline diamond ring
Located in Versailles, FR
The fresh feel of spring is perfectly captured in this beautiful 18K gold pink tourmaline ring. In
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire Ring, 3.03ct Platinum 950, GIA Certified Natural Sapphire
Located in Tampa, FL
of the ring shank perfectly set with two baguette-cut diamonds each side. If you have been is search
Category

2010s Malagasy Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Raspberry Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in St.amford, CT
Cocktail ring with a cushion cut pink tourmaline center stone, surrounded by 24 sparkling diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Kian Design 6.5 Carat Cushion Pink Spinle Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Carat Gold
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
Rosa Spinello Ring 18ct Two-tone Pink Spinel & Diamond Ring This unique dress ring is set with a
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
, yellow, and green. It's set in yellow gold, and the diamonds in silver, to create a pleasing two-tone
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Silver

Diamond 18 Carat Rose Gold Double Bow Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Large, dramatic, diamond and double bow statement ring in 18ct rose gold; this striking ring is
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stunning Vintage Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
origin. Style: Art Deco Period: ca. 1920 Material: Two tones of precious metal, the main part being
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique, Mid Century, 18ct White Gold, Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Not to be overshadowed by their famous blue and pink rivals
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold

Kian Design Three Stones 4.32 Carat Rhodolite Garnet and Black Diamonds Ring
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
Rosa & Nero Ring The exquisite 18 carat two tone gold ring features a stunning rhodolite garnet
Category

2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Three Stone Fancy Multi Colored Diamond Gold Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat two tone gold ring consisting of 1 radiant cut fancy blue diamond weighing .38 carats with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Hand Engraved Russian Band Ring
Located in QLD , AU
on it's own or stacked with other bands. Looks perfect with two narrow diamond bands either side as
Category

20th Century Russian Victorian Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Swiss 18k Repeater Chronograph Diamond Ruby HorseRacing / Bet Motif Pocket Watch
By Angelus
Located in New york, NY
SPECIAL ORDER DESIGN CONCEPT ⁃18kt two tone rose gold and yellow gold case design concept ⁃Rose gold Half
Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Kian Design Two-Tone Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
pastel pink sapphire which is surrounded by a halo of petite diamonds that also extend to the shoulders
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

GEM BLEU 0.31ct Dark Pink Diamond Ring with 1.05ct Diamonds in 14K Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from 14K two-tone gold, this beautiful ring features a diamond in a pear cut with adorning
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold

1.73ct Round Diamonds Sapphire Butterfly Cocktail Open Ring 14k Two-Tone InStock
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Sapphire and Diamond Floral and Butterfly Ring Fine Jewelry Elegant and
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

Stambolian Peridot Pink Sapphire and Diamond Rose Floral Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
YOU HAPPY! 18K Two-Tone Yellow White and Diamond Floral Rose Ring with Pink Sapphires & Special Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Stambolian Peridot Pink Sapphire and Diamond Rose Floral Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
YOU HAPPY! 18K Two-Tone Yellow White and Diamond Floral Rose Ring with Pink Sapphires & Special Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink White Diamond Gold Halo Three Stone Ring with Pear Shoulders
By Matthew Ely
Located in Woollahra, New South Wales
Two tone 18 carat white gold and rose gold 3 stone diamond ring. The ring consists of 1 round cut
Category

2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

6.83 Carat Mahenge Pink Garnet in 18kt Gold and Diamond Ring by Cynthia Scott
By Cynthia Scott
Located in Logan, UT
everything. This elegant two tone 18kt ring is also set with gorgeous quality baguette diamonds. -6.83ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Stambolian Gold and Diamond Floral Ring with No Heat Multi-Color Sapphires
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
design Ring band is done in two-tone gold with floral design work in yellow gold along with two diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...

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Two Tone Pink Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the two tone pink diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 9 antique edition and 59 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a two tone pink diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing two tone pink diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but TJD, Georgios Collections Inc and Yianni Creations each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cushion cut versions for sale. When shopping for a two tone pink diamond ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Two Tone Pink Diamond Ring?

Prices for a two tone pink diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $244 and can go as high as $182,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,400.

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 Pink Diamond Ring
  • 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.