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Diamond Illusion Set with Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 3.60 g. (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Genuine Diamond Men Engagement Square Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, Full Finger, Pillbox, Nail Ring, Pinky Ring, Spinner, Split Shank, Wrap Number of Diamonds: 16 Country
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Solid Gold Eternity Diamond 8mm Broad Personalized Name Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Wrap, Split Shank, Spinner, Signet, Pinky Ring, Pillbox Base Metal: Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

10k Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond Victorian Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning ring comes from the 1880 Victorian period and was made in a luscious 10k yellow gold
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Square Shape Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 3.48 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1948 Vintage Ring 7ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US / 9.2g
Located in SE
Aquamarine and Diamonds Ring in solid 18K White Gold. Fine emerald /step cut natural Blue
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
too. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold (White top diamond part) Weight: 3.40 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Paris 1970 Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 6.23 Cts In Diamonds Coral
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
mm (0.32 x 1.14 Inches) and raise 8 mm over the finger. Hallmarks: The ring is beautifully stamped
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yianni Creation Gold 18 Karat Citrine and Diamond Adjustable Long Wide Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations 18 Karat wide band ring is all crafted by hand in Greece is featuring 1.25 Carat
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Floral Diamond Ring, 3.20 carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
interwoven around the finger. Set in 18K white gold. 1 3/4” length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k Rose Gold, Diamonds, and Antique Rose Intaglio Seal Moon Ring
By Seal Scribe
Located in San Diego, CA
Our 14k rose gold, diamonds, and antique intaglio seal Moon ring features a shy, pale chalcedony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian English Enameled Woven Hair Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
in 18kt gold, the ring is richly detailed, and serves as a fine example of the mourning jewelry
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine Stackable Birthstone Ring, March Gemstone
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, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Peridot Stackable Birthstone Ring Band, August
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, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

OSCAR HEYMAN 1970 Band Ring In 18Kt Gold, Platinum 1.24 Ctw in VS Diamonds
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
warranty of the .750/.999 gold, and the .900/.999 platinum and signed in full as follows, "HB 18K PLAT
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA .65 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow White Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
across the finger and has a distinctive unique look. GIA certified as natural. The ring being crafted
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring 0.6 ct. Ruby 0.5 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Art Nouveau period Ruby and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 14K Yellow Gold and
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

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

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Nice German cluster Emeralds and Diamonds Ring. Plain band and shoulders. Openwork crown in White
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Natural Garnet Pearl Womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Cultured Full Pearls each approx 2.5mm (0.1"). This ring is ideal as an eternity ring as it can easily be
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 0.57tcw Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
beautifully with the cool sheen of 14k white gold. Its low-profile design makes it comfortable for daily wear
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Art Deco Style Target Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Gold (white top diamond part) Total weight: 4.58 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

MAUBOUSSIN Paris 1970 Coral Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.20 Ctw In Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
Mauboussin ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 61 gemstones
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Massive Vintage Architectural David Webb 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
and rises 5/8 inches above the finger. Inside the ring is a white gold sizing spring stamped with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

9K Yellow Gold Pearl and Emerald Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7 Total Gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Blue Sapphire Ring 0.65 CTTW
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

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

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Certified 0.36 Carat Diamond Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Comet" Solitaire Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
ring, the band is 3mm thick. It gets less thick as it goes around the finger -- an interesting design
Category

Early 2000s Israeli Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

9K Yellow Gold Natural Aquamarine Sapphire Dainty Promise Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This stunning ring is made from 375 9K (9ct 9Kt) Yellow Gold and handset with Natural Aquamarines
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 9K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby womens Band Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring can be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold
Category

2010s British Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flexible Chain Yellow Gold Flower Diamond Vintage Ring, 0.54 Carats
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- This stunning 18kt yellow gold ring features a soft
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Chevron V Shaped Stackable Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Spinner, Pinky Ring, Split Shank, Wrap, Signet Number
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

9ct Rose Gold Pearl Sapphire Womens Vintage Style Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
solid feel. Made completely of Solid English 9ct Rose Gold, this ring has been set with a stunning
Category

2010s British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

0.55 Ct. Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Swirl Art Deco Style Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
that transports you to the jazz era. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Gold Three Star Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring, Full Finger, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner, Wrap, Split Shank Color: Gold Fancy Diamond
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1954 Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold US 7.75 / 4.7gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 18K White Gold featuring natural emerald cut Emerald 6 mm x 4 mm x 4.25 / ca
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1968 Soviet Baku Ring 2.4 ctw Russian Diamonds 583 / 14K Gold Ø 7 US / 5 gr
Located in SE
crown's top is White Gold. Soviet Union standard hallmarks: year hallmarks for 1968. Hallmarked with a
Category

Vintage 1960s Azerbaijani Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
celebration of personal style and enduring elegance. This ring is available in 18KT White Gold / 18 KT Yellow
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chevron Stackable in 14k Gold Natural Diamond Wedding Band Promise Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Beaded, Cocktail, Charm, Crisscross, Dome, Nail Ring, Eternity, Double Finger, Full Finger, Pillbox
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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

2010s Indian Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Stackable Birthstone Ring, November Gemstone
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, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10k Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Mens Band Ring Signet Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A Solid Gold Gents ring set with Genuine Natural Sapphires. These colorful Sapphires add a touch of
Category

2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14ct Rose Gold Natural Pink Tourmaline Diamond Band Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A minimalist accented ring, made entirely of Rose Gold, set with a single vibrant 6x4mm Pink
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Sapphire Ring with Rose-Cut Diamond Shoulders
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A delicate Art Nouveau ring crafted in 18K gold, centered with a vivid blue sapphire of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Encrusted with full brilliant cut pave diamond this ring won`t miss the sparkle! Mounted in 14K
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Dainty Pink Enamel Diamond Adjustable 14k Yellow Gold Stackable Band Ring Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Dainty Pink Enamel Diamond Adjustable 14k Yellow Gold Stackable Band Ring Gift Crafted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Dainty Pink Enamel Diamond Adjustable 18k Yellow Gold Stackable Band Ring Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Dainty Pink Enamel Diamond Adjustable 18k Yellow Gold Stackable Band Ring Gift Crafted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Solid 10K Yellow Gold Natural AAA Aquamarine Womens Solitaire Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
comfortable ring to wear. The inside of the shank has a marking, this is a Full Hallmark made by the Dublin
Category

2010s British Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of 3 Diamond Name Ring Eternity Band in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Metal: Yellow Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone: Diamond Ring
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Red Ruby Emerald Ring 0.65 CTTW
Located in Great neck, NY
Ruby approximately 0.65 ct. Available in White, Yellow or Rose Gold. This ring can be sized one size up
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Diamond Open Wedding Band 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring Wedding Double Band
Located in Chicago, IL
, Charm, Beaded, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Garnet Opal womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful 14k Gold ring has been set with colorful Natural Garnets & Opals, equally sized at
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 9K Rose Gold Natural Peridot Opal Womens Cluster Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
this ring is made of 9ct Rose Solid Gold. We send your jewel in an elegant blue or red ring box (see
Category

2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Peridot, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Ring natural Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold US6.5 / 6.4gr
Located in SE
A ring in 18K Yellow Gold with double band and rectangular openwork ornamental crown with parts in
Category

Vintage 1930s German Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 9K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald English Victorian Style Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
plus the Leopard's Head and the Royal Crown. Only very High Quality Gold articles will have a Full
Category

2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 18k Yellow Gold Natural Garnet Opal womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful 18k Gold ring has been set with colorful Natural Garnets & Opals, equally sized at
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, 18k 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.