Skip to main content

White Gold Full Finger Ring

to
342
2,167
1,409
602
1,190
535
1,837
401
89
203
286
5
31
616
1,576
20
32
49
71
24
33
49
71
53
33
4
1,750
464
16
654
292
150
139
134
to
125
47
13
12
12
735
335
282
108
64
46
35
8
6
5
4
3
1
1
2,226
4
1,043
579
Sort By
Vintage 18k Gold 2.44ctw GIA Graded Oval Sapphire w/ Diamond Halo Floral Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Total Carat Weight: 2.44 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 4.5 Grams Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.35 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi-Cut Diamond Open Wrap Ring 18k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
luxurious rose gold finish, this ring is an open-band design that curves gracefully around the finger. One
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Swirl Pearl Diamond Wrap Ring Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamonds 14K Gold LR51058
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
orient! The seven full cut diamonds have a 0.10 carat total weight. The 14K yellow gold band has a lovely
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1948 Finish Ring Daimonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6.75 US/ 1.7gr
Located in SE
Finish Ring with 7 Diamond stones set in White Gold or Silver clusters on top of solid 18K Yellow
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1967 Nordic Alliance Wedding Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25/ 3.1gr
Located in SE
Nordic Alliance Wedding Ring in solid 18K Gold with lane in White Gold or Platinum for 5 pave set
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

2.35 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi-Cut Diamond Open Wrap Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
luxurious yellow gold, this ring is an open-band design that curves gracefully around the finger. One end is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds Blue Enamel solid 18k Gold Ø 6US /5.2gr
Located in SE
Great looking ring with an attached floret of seven old diamond cut Diamonds pave set in white Gold
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique German Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5/ 2 gr
Located in SE
German Halo Ring from ca. 1900s- 1920s , crown with White Gold or Platinum top claws holds a
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.45ctw Emeralds solid 14K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique German Three Stones Ring featuring solid 14K Gold band holding three natural Emeralds set
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø 5 US/ 4.4gr
Located in SE
A Ring with crown in White Gold or Platinum on solid 18K Yellow Gold band holding lab -made Red
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1954 Ring natural 0.45ct Sapphire 0.64 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS6.75 /2.43gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds in White Gold / or
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

14kt Diamond and Sapphire Ring 0.90ct Center
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely sapphire and diamond ring! Crafted in 14kt white gold, this beautiful piece features a
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Powerhouse Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Not a simple Dome Ring but a Large Diamond Ring - Pave set with Full cut - clean & white
Category

Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 8.75 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Platinum. Ca
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique German Ring natural 0.3ct Diamond solid 14K Gold Ø US6.5 / 1.5gr
Located in SE
Old German Ring, the band in solid 14K Rose Gold (tested) with crown in White Gold holding bezel
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1951 Ring natural 1.75ct Yellow Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS7.25 / 4.25gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Yellow Sapphire and 12 Diamonds in White
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

3 Carat Eternity Band Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
with our Full Circle / Eternity / Wedding Band / Anniversary Ring. As each ring is meticulously crafted
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

9k Yellow Gold Natural Peridot Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
gemstone which contrasts wonderfully with the polished Gold. The ring has been Designed & Made in
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1966 Retro Ring 7ct Amazonit solid 18K Yellow Gold ØUS 5.25 / 7.5g
Located in SE
Unusual modernist ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with fine setting of some variety of Amazonit stone
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amazonite, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Row Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A bold diamond and sapphire ring from the Art Deco (ca1930s) era! Crafted in 18kt white gold, this
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Pyramid Ring natural 4.75ctw Ruby solid 14K Gold Ø US8.5 / 6.9gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring with pyramid / dome shaped openwork crown in 14K Yellow and White Gold decorated with
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

1986 Nordic Alliance Wedding Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US5.25 /2.4gr
Located in SE
Nordic Alliance Wedding Ring in solid 18K Gold with lane in White Gold or Platinum for 9 pave set
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Beauvince Calista Engagement Ring (5.11 ct Pear Shape HSI1 GIA Diamond)
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Calista Ring is a beauty to covet. With a oversized 5 carat full bodied Pear Shape Diamond
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Men Signet Ring Banded Red Onyx solid 18K Gold ØUS12.25 / 11.5gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring - adorned with bezel set polished Red plate of banded Red Onyx stone 15 mm x 12 mm x
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
finger. Please contact us for a quote for resizing. Once a ring has been resized it is ineligible for a
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring natural 12ct Citrine Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US 7.25 / 7.5gr
Located in SE
A Citrine Ring, band with divided shoulders and crown in solid 14ct Greenish Yellow Gold featuring
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.3 gr
Located in SE
tested solid 14K Rose Gold. Crown with top in White Gold or Silver holding 11 old diamond cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Ring Wedding Engagement Band Ring Antique Appraised $5681
Located in New York, NY
Ring in 14 Karat Gold. The ring has been very conservatively appraised at $5681.00. The ring is
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Mother of Pearl Stackable Ring Birthstone Ring, June
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, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Nordic Ring natural 5ctw Sapphire 0.6ct Diamond 18K Gold ØUS8.25 /4.53gr
Located in SE
Antique cluster/cocktail Ring, Swedish hand-made with fifteen clusters in White gold boasting
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 6.54 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Cut 18K Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
spectacular Ring is full of brilliance and it is set in an 18-karat white gold setting. Setting features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Silver Ø 8.25 US/8.8gr
Located in SE
Old 18th - 19th cent. sparkling beauty with dome of the crown in Silver on 18K Yellow Gold holding
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring 3 Diamonds 1ctw. solid 18K Gold Silver Ø7.5 US /2.9gr
Located in SE
Old Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 18K Yellow Gold (tested) with Silver
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

10 carat Fancy Yellow GIA Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
An amazing diamond full of sparkle and brilliance! A rare and most sought after rectangular shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
Nice cluster Ring with the carved band and shoulders. Top parts of openwork crown in White Gold or
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Yellow Diamond 6.1mm x 5.1mm Ring. Classic Double Halo Setting.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. This cocktail ring is set in 18k white gold. The center natural diamond (6.1mm x 5.1mm) is GIA
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Solid 10k Yellow Gold Natural Tanzanite Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
made of Solid 10ct Yellow Gold. As we make our rings to fit you, we offer a wide range of finger sizes
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940 Ring natural Emerald W.Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US10/ 4 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with carved band and crown decorated with natural diamond cut Emerald Ø 2.5 mm / ca. 0.1 ct
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

【Jādora】Verdant Bloom Aurora South Sea Pearl Garden Ring
Located in New York, NY
Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Natural Diamond, and Emerald Dimensions Ring Top Diameter Approx. 2.4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Solid 14ct Rose Gold Natural Amethyst womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This elegant trilogy ring has been completely made here in England from pure 14ct Rose Gold and has
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Alliance Ring Sapphire natural Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Antique Alliance Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow Gold frame holding Blue Sapphires and Diamonds set
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Beauvince Reem Pear Shape 3 Stone Engagement Ring (3.01 ct HVS1 GIA Diamond)
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
suited to be fashioned into a engagement ring or a pendant, it is full of sparkles and delight. At
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Baguette and Round Diamond Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
18 Karat Baguette and Round Diamond Cabochon Sapphire Ring Sophisticated and full of class! 18k
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1967 Ring All Seeing Eye Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 4.6 gr.
Located in SE
in White Gold or Platinum. 18K Gold band. Swedish hallmarks,made in 1967 (year marks R9 ) in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 1 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold US 3.75 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
14 old diamond cut Diamonds in White gold or Platinum clusters mounted on shoulders and band in solid
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Antique German halo Ring natural Green Chalcedony Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 9.25/5.32g
Located in SE
German halo-type Ring made ca. early 1930s. Solid 18K yellow Gold band with top of the crown in
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage All Seeing Eye Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS7 / 2.3 gr.
Located in SE
cluster in White Gold or Platinum. In finest used condition. 18ct, Swedish customs hallmarks that confirm
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

2.0 Carat Long Radiant D/VS2 Diamond Hidden Halo Pave Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: Engagement Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6 (adjustable, sizes 4-12) Setting Style: 4-Prong with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18K Cushion Cut Emerald Marquise Diamond Large Cocktail Ring 11.77ct GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An extraordinary estate emerald and diamond ring crafted in luxurious 18 karat white gold
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1917 Antique Signet Carnelian Stone Cameo solid Ring 18K Gold ØUS 7.75 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold featuring carved female head cameo skillfully engraved on
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

1971 Soviet Ukraine Ring 0.35 ctw Russian Diamonds 583/14K Gold Ø9.75US / 4.1gr
Located in SE
Flower ring in solid 14K Rose and White Gold featuring four pave and claw set Russian brilliant
Category

Vintage 1970s Ukrainian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique European Halo Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US10.25 /4.6g
Located in SE
. Band is not hallmarked / tested 18K White Gold , flower crown is made of Silver. 12 rose cut Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Unheated Fancy Sapphire Ring 2.76 Carat Mismatched Oval Bypass "Toi et Moi" Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
inquire. Please allow 3-4 weeks for the order to be delivered. The ring will be made to your finger size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum, Palladium, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Halo 2.25ct Tourmaline Diamonds Ring solid 14K Gold Ø US6.75 / 4 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Halo ring with diamond cut Tourmaline and Diamonds in White and Yellow 14K Gold. Tourmaline
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold

1930 Halo Ring natural 0.45ct Sapphire ctw. 0.65ctw Diamonds 18K Gold/ØUS6/2.25g
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds in White
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø5.5US/4.3 gr
Located in SE
European Halo Ring with 18K White Gold on Yellow Gold crown featuring natural Blue Sapphire and 8
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Ring Two in One Halo Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold /ØUS7.25 /3.9gr
Located in SE
White at any moment. Vintage Gizmo, all metal parts are made of 14K Yellow and White Gold (or Platinum
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "White Gold Full Finger Ring", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.