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Emerald Cut and Marquise Diamond Open Cuff Ring 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Emerald Cut and Marquise Diamond Open Cuff Ring 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry This exquisite ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Nigaam 3.25 Ctw. Ruby/VS Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold with Red Rhodium
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of this stunning dome ring, meticulously crafted in 18K white
Category

2010s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Rhodium

Emerald and Diamond Antique Style Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
white gold. This gorgeous ring features intricately detailed milgraining edged. Ring Information Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1976 Nordic Ring solid White 18K Gold Diamonds US 8.75 / 4.2g
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 18K White Gold decorated with Diamonds. Made in Sweden, Marked 18K; maker's
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Three Stone Cluster Style Diamond Halo Split Shank Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
and giving the ring a balanced, elegant presence across the finger. The white gold setting enhances
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Bucherer Ring with Diamonds
By Bucherer
Located in Berlin, DE
Bucherer ring, crafted from 18K yellow gold, is a striking piece of jewelry that combines individuality and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxle 0.50 Cttw Natural Emerald/VS Diamond Serpent Ring in 18k White Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
from lustrous 18k white gold, the serpent's sinuous form coils gracefully around your finger
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, White Gold, Rhodium

Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
% NATURAL Guaranteed This ring is sold out. A custom-made engagement ring will be made to your finger size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k Solid Gold Open Sphere Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Cocktail, Dome, Full Finger Base Metal: Gold Gross Weight: 3.21
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A good looking white gold ring that is set with three well matched good green emeralds with two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Nigaam Serpent 1.01 Ctw Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 7 in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
white gold. This ring features a unique coil design, adorned with a mesmerizing combination of deep blue
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Natural 1.94 Carat SI/H Marquise Pear Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
white gold band, this ring offers an elegant, elongated silhouette that enhances the finger’s natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Natural 1.94 Carat SI/H Marquise Pear Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
white gold band, this ring offers an elegant, elongated silhouette that enhances the finger’s natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 0.10ct Diamond Band for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
, Eternity, Nail Ring, Full Finger, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner, Split Shank, Wrap Country of Origin
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Tacori Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Tacori
Located in Towson, MD
One Tacori 18 karat white gold diamond engagement ring set with one center modern brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1949 Ring natural 2.5 ct. White Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25 / 2.75gr
Located in SE
Fine Ring with carved shoulders decorated with a natural White Sapphire set in claws. Swedish
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
/White/Rose Gold ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -Alternating round emeralds and natural diamonds -Prong setting for full
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Blue Topaz Pearl and White Enamel Antique Style Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 7.50 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8 available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A good looking white gold ring that is set with three well matched good blue sapphires with two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sparkling full diamond eternity ring modelled out of 18ct white gold and Hallmarked London England
Category

Vintage 1970s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Contemporary 14K White Gold Channel Set Diamond Band
Located in Lexington, KY
This Contemporary, 14k white gold channel set diamond band is beautiful. Being made in 14k white
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
directions every chance you get! Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 4.00 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Curved Natural Diamond Halo Ring 14k Gold Enhancer Band
Located in Chicago, IL
, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner, Split Shank, Wrap
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K Solid Gold Signet Ring Men
Located in Chicago, IL
, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner, Split Shank, Wrap Base Metal
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Made entirely of white gold, this stunning Art Deco inspired ring is elegant and timeless. Three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Butterfly Diamond Wrap Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This ring features two butterflies in flight — one in white gold and the other in yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.30 g. (approx. total weight) US 3 – 8 available Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Flush Set Full Eternity Wedding Bridal 8 Diamond Band 14k Solid
Located in Chicago, IL
, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner, Split Shank
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flush Set Full Eternity Wedding Bridal 16 Diamond Band 14k Solid
Located in Chicago, IL
, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner, Split Shank
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Wrap, Split
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
14k Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
$1,330 Sale Price
20% Off
14K White Gold Amtheyst Half-Way Around Band for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Amethyst approximately 0.17cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring size: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

Diamond with Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Two Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
speaks of grace, legacy, and timeless allure. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 1.74ct Sapphires 1.00ct D
Located in Great Neck, NY
A striking 18K white gold Ceylon sapphire and diamond eternity band, crafted with exceptional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Star Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Shank, Spinner, Signet, Pinky Ring, Pillbox, Nail Ring, Full Finger Country of Origin: India Brand
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Spinner, Split Shank, Signet, Pinky Ring, Pillbox, Wrap
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Stackable Ring Birthstone Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Eternity Statement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This multi-row diamond ring is made in 14k solid gold with six stacked bands fused into one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Solid Gold Diamond Curved Wedding Band Enhancer Stack Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Full Finger, Spinner, Signet, Pinky Ring, Pillbox, Split Shank, Wrap Base Metal: White Gold
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Three Stones Ring 0.65 ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid White Gold ØUS6.75 /2.4gr
Located in SE
White Gold. Crown: 15.5mm x 5.8mm x 3.05mm in depth. Old Diamond cut natural Sapphire stone of medium
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cuff Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner, Split Shank, Wrap Base Metal: Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Green Emerald 5.9 Carat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
⅔ design provides the look of a full eternity band while allowing for adjustments, combining beauty with
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

JUDE FRANCES Estate 18k White Topaz and Diamond Navette Ring
By Jude Frances
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous ring by legendary jeweler, Jude Frances! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tourmaline Ring (Approx 0.4-Carats) Oval Cut, 14k White Gold, Circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
skilled artistry behind its creation. Handcrafted in a combination of 14k white and yellow gold, the ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline

Sanalitro Heart-Shaped Rubellite White Agate Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
section marked 'Sanalitro Milano'. Full 18k white gold spring guard. Finger size 7.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Agate, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Four Diamond Single Line Diamond Ring 14k Gold Anniversary Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Split Shank, Spinner, Wrap Country of Origin
Category

2010s Indian Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Beauvince Flora Engagement Ring 1.75 ct Diamonds in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Uniquely chunky and full of life, the Flora is a statement bubble engagement ring that stands on
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Peridot Half-Way Around Band for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Peridot approximately 0.17cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring size: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Peridot, White Gold

14K White Gold Garnet Half-Way Around Band for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
approximately 0.17cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring size: The finger Size of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, White Gold

14K White Gold Citrine Half-Way Around Band for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Citrine approximately 0.17cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring size: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Gold

14K White Gold Aquamarine Half-Way Around Band for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Aquamarine approximately 0.17cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring size: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold

Cluster Floral Fancy Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Available in Yellow/White/Rose gold ★ HIGHLIGHTS ★ -Floral cluster ring with marquise, pear, and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Purple Amethyst Stackable Ring Birthstone Ring, February
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Loree Rodin 18 Karat White Gold Maltese Armor Cross Diamond Rin
By Loree Rodkin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18K white gold rhodium Loree Rodkin Maltese cross armor full finger cocktail ring with 2.21 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Spiral Cuff Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold Spiral Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner, Split Shank, Wrap
Category

2010s Indian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14k Solid Gold Wide Ring Band Unisex
Located in Chicago, IL
, Wedding Metal: Rose Gold Ring Size: 7 Style: Band, Cocktail, Dome, Full Finger Base Metal: Gold Features
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Solid Gold Wide Ring Band Unisex
14k Solid Gold Wide Ring Band Unisex
$2,433 Sale Price
20% Off
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White Gold Full Finger Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the white gold full finger ring 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, White Gold and 18k Gold. For this particular piece, 3.5 Carat and 4 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic white gold full finger ring over the years, but those made by Butani, Alberto and Golconda are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut alternatives. Most of our white gold full finger ring for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a White Gold Full Finger Ring?

The price for a white gold full finger ring starts at $4,224 and tops out at $17,800 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,225.

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.