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Diamond Daisy Edwardian Style Cluster Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Ring Information Style: Edwardian Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (White Top Diamond Edge) Total weight: 4.30 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k 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

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Onyx And Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
full as follows, "©VAN CLEEF & ARPELS .750 86766.XL". Collateral: This Van Cleef & Arpels ring is
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond D Shape Stackable Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, Charm, Dome, Crisscross, Double Finger, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Red Ruby Stackable 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

14 Karat Rose Gold Red Ruby Stackable 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, Rose Gold

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Edwardian Style Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
your collection. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Two Tone Gold Total weight: 4.37 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Leaves Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This 14k solid gold ring features alternating marquise-cut diamonds framed in leaf-shaped open
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Stackable Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
White or Yellow Gold. This ring can be sized one size up or down by your jeweler. 14K Gold 0.14cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Blue Sapphire Stackable Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
White or Yellow Gold. This ring can be sized one size up or down by your jeweler. 14K Gold 0.14cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

CHAUMET Paris Class-One Eternity Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VVS Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Class-One cocktail ring designed by Chaumet Paris. This is a beautiful and youthful Class-One
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Diamond Alternating Eternity Band (Approx 1.20-Carats) 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Shipping Information: This item is shipped with full insurance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Emerald And Diamond Halo Ring (Approx. 0.70-Carats) 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
that is both luxurious and enduring. Expertly crafted in 14k white gold, this ring embodies both
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold

Vintage 14k Gold 10.28ct GIA Marquise Cabochon Opal Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Total Carat Weight: 10.28 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 13 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 (We
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handmade 18k White Gold 8.04cttw Cushion Cut GIA Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
wedding band. It is made in 18k white gold with cushion cut diamonds set full circle around the finger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
vintage feel. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (White top diamond part) Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique German Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 8.75 US/ 1.8gr
Located in SE
Antique German Ring featuring an elegant frame in solid 14K Yellow and White Gold decorated with 3
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.54 Ctw In Sapphires Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
18kt yellow gold, the maker's mark, the unique six-digits serial numbers and signed in full as follows
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Diamond Wedding Band 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.87 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8 available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

.45 Carat Old European Diamond Two Tone Gold Men s Art Deco Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds and a halo of 10 single cut diamonds which are set in 14k white gold. This ring is substantial and
Category

Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Gold GIA Golden South Sea Pearl Old European 2ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This lovely and elegant vintage ring was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold with solid 14k white
Category

Vintage 1960s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Beauvince Triple Row Almost Eternity Pave Ring 1.03 Ct Diamonds in Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
stack. The three row yellow gold setting is full of life and luster. It is just shy of an Eternity Ring
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold

BOUCHERON Paris Clover Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.94 Ctw In Diamonds Rubies
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist clover cocktail ring designed by Boucheron. This is a beautiful clover-motif ring
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Emerald and Diamond Halo Eternity Band in 18K White Gold, 5.15 Carats
Located in New York, NY
white gold, this piece features a total of 5.15 carats of gemstones. The emeralds display a range of
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Eternity Band in 18K White Gold, 5.01 Carats
Located in New York, NY
white gold, this piece features a total of 5.35 carats of gemstones. The sapphires display a range of
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Sapphire and Diamond Halo Eternity Band in 18K White Gold, 5.35 Carats
Located in New York, NY
white gold, this piece features a total of 5.35 carats of gemstones. The sapphires display a range of
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Flip Band (Approx. 0.20-Carats), 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 14K white gold ring showcases a striking combination of French-cut sapphires, rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Edwardian Style Target Engagement Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Embrace the beauty of timeless sophistication with this exquisite Edwardian-style engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Estate Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold 2.78ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
A striking design showcasing richly hued sapphires alongside fine white diamonds, crafted in solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

18K White Gold Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band 2mm Width, Size 7
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
white gold that glides on the finger like butter. Double rhodium plated for optimal brilliance and
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 1.70ct Natural Green Emerald Diamond Triple Band Gold Ring by Heizberg
Located in New York, NY
of round brilliant diamonds. This versatile rings are created in 18k White gold - the center ring and
Category

1990s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

18 Karat White Gold 3.61 Carat Diamond and Sapphire "Illusion-Setting" Eternity
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 3.61 Carat Diamond and Sapphire "Illusion-Setting" Eternity Band Ring This
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond in 14k Solid Gold Open Cuff Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Full Finger, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner, Split Shank, Wrap, Nail Ring Color: Gold Fancy
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

LEO PIZZO Milano Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3.36 Ctw Diamonds
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Miami, FL
gold and signed in full as follows, "LEO PIZZO .750 *2041AL". Collateral: This Leo Pizzo cocktail ring
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Solid Gold Diamond Square Statement Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Split Shank, Spinner, Signet, Pinky Ring, Pillbox, Nail Ring, Full Finger, Eternity, Double Finger
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage swirl ring is crafted from rich 18k yellow gold and features a captivating design that
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 2.87 Ctw Diamonds Sapphire
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
, there is no damage to the gold. The 31 gemstones are secured in their settings. This ring has been
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Solid Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Statement Blossom Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Full Finger, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner, Split Shank, Wrap Base Metal: Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Cluster Floral Leaves Filigree Vintage Style Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Floral and leaves openwork ring in two tone gold. Featured with twenty-four diamonds in bead
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14k Solid Gold Infinity Ring Band Natural Diamond Eternity
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring, Full Finger, Double Finger, Dome, Crisscross, Cocktail, Charm, Beaded, Band Number of Diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

3 Natural Diamond Wedding Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond 14k Solid Gold Ring 3 Diamond Ring Bridal Wedding Gift Jewelry Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Diamond Cocktall Cluster 5 Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Radiating timeless elegance, this luxurious 14K Yellow Gold Ring captivates with its enchanting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1952 Three Stones Ring 0.7 ctw Diamonds solid 18K White Gold Ø 7.25US / 2.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage Three Stones ring in solid 18K White gold with three bezel set natural Diamonds of old
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold 1.56 Carat GIA Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Solitaire Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous diamond engagement ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features an amazing
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 38 Carat Sugarloaf Green Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
round cut diamonds around the center stones, and down the full width of the shank, this jewel will look
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis And VS Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
the 18kt yellow gold, the seven-digits serial numbers and signed in full as follows, "©VCA OR .750
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

OSCAR HEYMAN Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold, Platinum, 2.98 Ctw Emeralds Diamonds
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
ballerina ring has been crafted as a Yin-Yan in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and platinum, all with high
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ring natural 20ct Chrysoberyl Diamonds solid 9K Gold Ø 7.5US / 7.4 gr
Located in SE
openwork shoulders lined with White Gold . European, hand - made ca. 1950s -1960, band hallmarked 375
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold

0.50 Carat Diamonds in Bezels, 14 Karat White Gold, Three-Fourths Around Collets
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
sizes. The full details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Art Nouveau period Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Emerald Stackable Ring Birthstone
Located in Great neck, NY
yellow gold Measurements for ring size: The finger Size of the ring is 6.5 and your jeweler can adjust it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Emerald Stackable Ring Birthstone
Located in Great neck, NY
yellow gold Measurements for ring size: The finger Size of the ring is 6.5 and your jeweler can adjust it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.