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14K Solid Gold Diamond Ring for Women
Located in Chicago, IL
: Yellow Gold StyleBand, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Solid Gold Crown Shape Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Oval Mesh Diamond Statement Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Designed in 14k solid gold, this elongated ring features a lattice-style surface fully set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.38tcw Teardrop Diamond Round Colombian Emerald Cluster Statement Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
diamond is set in the midst of an emerald sea. Offering full finger coverage, this ring showcases
Category

2010s Colombian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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

14K Solid Gold Diamond Signet Pinky 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, Gold, 14k Gold

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

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

EGL Certified .94 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
enhanced, medium blue fluorescence, sparkles with every turn, set in a sleek 14k white gold four prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.00 Carat Blue Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Three Stone Sapphire & Diamond Ring. The Mounting is Solid 18K Yellow Gold, White Gold, or platinum. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Weight 0.85 Carats G/H-VS Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold (Different metals available). 1 Oval Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Color: White Metal: Yellow Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone: Diamond Ring Size: 7 Main Stone
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Halo Oval Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
in 14k solid gold creates a refined silhouette, allowing the center stone and halo to capture full
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Crescent Moon Diamond Ring Band in 14k Solid Gold Horn Ring Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring, Cocktail, Charm, Beaded, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger Number of
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Open Circle Diamond Statement Ring 14k Solid Gold Solitaire Designer Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Style: Solitaire, Split Shank, Wrap, Spinner, Signet, Pinky Ring, Pillbox, Nail Ring, Full Finger
Category

2010s Indian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring Old Euro Cut (GIA Approx 1.40-Carats) White Gold
Located in New York, NY
of sparkle. Handcrafted in 18k white gold circa 1940, this Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring showcases
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

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

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, White Gold

Triple Octagon Gold Ring Minimalist Geometric Design in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, Charm, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold

Pear Halo Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
gold with natural pear and pavé diamonds -Full finger coverage in a secure prong and pavé design -Ships
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Pave Diamond Opal Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner, Split
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Pave Diamond Opal Ring in 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Opal Ring in 14k Gold
$2,148 Sale Price
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Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
yourself or your beloved one. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (White Top Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Solid 14k Gold Diamond Eternity Band Wedding Band Statement Ring Designer Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Beaded, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Signet, Pinky Ring
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Floral Vintage Style Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Floral openwork ring in two tone gold. Featured with nine diamonds in bead setting, to a charming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Aquamarine approximately 0.50cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring size: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Purple Amethyst approximately 0.50cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Citrine Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Citrine approximately 0.50cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring size: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Garnet Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Garnet approximately 0.50cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring size: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Peridot Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Peridot approximately 0.50cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring size: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Peridot, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Cross Chevron Ring 14k Gold Stackable Crown Wedding Ring Tiara
Located in Chicago, IL
, Eternity, Nail Ring, Full Finger, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner, Split Shank, Wrap Country of Origin
Category

2010s Indian Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

NARDI Venice Unusual Turban Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Color Gemstones
By Nardi
Located in Miami, FL
been carefully crafted in the shape of a Moorish turban in solid yellow gold and patinated white gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold

GIA 1.07 Carat Natural Pink Dark Brown Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
elegance, mounted in a split shank 18k white gold setting with 36 full cut diamonds along both shoulders
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster Square Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Gold (White Top Diamond Part) Weight: 3.20 g. (approx. total weight) Ring Size: US3-8 Gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Octagon Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Geometric Design
Located in Chicago, IL
, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Spinner
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A unique Art Deco inspired emerald and diamond ring crafted in 18k gold. The natural emerald approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Dome Ring Thick 14k Solid Gold Simple Stackable
Located in Chicago, IL
, Double Finger, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pinky Ring, Pillbox, Signet, Spinner, Split Shank, Wrap Color
Category

2010s Indian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Exceptional 3.50 ct Emerald and Diamond Baguette Cluster Ring in 18K Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
truly majestic cocktail ring, luminous and full of character — a jewel of light and harmony, perfect for
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.10ct Ethiopian Black Opal Diamond Ring Oval Princess Estate 14k Gold Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
(0.64 inches) rising 12.5mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14k white gold. The ring is hallmarked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, White Gold

Eternity Ring Diamond Band in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Oval Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
connecting across a 14k solid gold band. The design flows fluidly around the finger, creating a bold linear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

14K Solid Gold Blue Sapphire Half Eternity Ring with Natural Diamond (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
white gold, the ring offers a symmetrical full-band look, wrapping around the finger in consistent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Octagon Diamond 14k Solid Gold Ring Bolt Shape
Located in Chicago, IL
, Charm, Cocktail, Dome, Crisscross, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

MAUBOUSSIN Paris Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 6.58 Ctw Sapphire Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
ring has been masterfully crafted with classic patterns in solid white gold of 18 karats with high
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Cluster Heart Ring In 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, Full Finger, Eternity, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Split Shank, Wrap, Spinner, Signet Number of
Category

2010s Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Minimalist 0.60 Ct Diamond Engagement Band Ring 14 Karat Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
, creating a look that’s timeless yet contemporary. Crafted in fine 14K white gold, the ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Minimalist 0.60 Ct Diamond Engagement Band Ring 18 Karat Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
, creating a look that’s timeless yet contemporary. Crafted in fine 18K white gold, the ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ceylon Blue Sapphire with Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Go
Located in Bangkok, TH
-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 2.70 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8 available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Rose Gold Emerald-Cut Rainbow Sapphire Ring, Diamond Eternity Band, 4.72ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
diamond ring showcases a full circle of natural, emerald-cut Ceylon sapphires in a rare rainbow palette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

DINH VAN Paris 1990 Menottes Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With VVS Diamonds
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish and white gold for the settings of
Category

1990s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Tanzanite and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
vintage inspired jewelry. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (White Top Diamond Part
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Ruby Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring 18k Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
is crafted in a timeless, traditional style of 18K gold(different metals available). Total Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

GILBERT ALBERT 1970 Sculptural Organic Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds Tourmaline
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Miami, FL
ring is embellished with nine natural and earth mined gemstones, such; a vivid green tourmaline, white
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow G...

Diamond Edwardian Daisy Floral Style Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
for any occasion. Ring Information Style: Edwardian Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (White Top Diamond Part
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster Engagement Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
be proud to wear and show off. Ring Information Style: Edwardian Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (White Top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Wrap, Split Shank, Spinner, Signet, Pinky Ring, Pillbox
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Cluster Edwardian Floral Style Dome Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold, this ring features a unique flower design where the delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Dome Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5 US/ 2.46 gr
Located in SE
Vintage European Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold decorated with 6 pave set
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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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.