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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
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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
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 0.7ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 7.25 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
into White Gold or Platinum clusters. All stones have open backs. Hallmarked 585 , European, likely
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 0.5ctw Sapphires 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Green Gold ØUS 7.75 / 4gr
Located in SE
This old ring has navette or boat shaped crown with White Gold / or Platinum top on solid 18K Green
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1917 Halo Ring Natural 1ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 2.4gr
Located in SE
This ring has a navette or boat-shaped crown with Silver or White Gold clusters melted into a solid
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Trinity Halo Ring 1.4 ctw natural Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø5.5US/4.7g
Located in SE
composite / with clusters in Platinum /or White God on solid 18K Yellow Gold band (tested). Crown of three
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 2.5ct Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø5.25US /4.8 gr
Located in SE
. Crown with Silver /or White Gold top on solid 18K Yellow Gold measures Ø 14 mm x 6 mm deep .. Bezel set
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring Halo Emerald Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver ØUS 8.25 / 3.6 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Emerald and Diamonds halo Ring set in solid 14 ct Greenish Yellow Gold. Ca. early XX
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Platinum 1.75 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
full review. Don't hesitate to inquire. Please allow 2-3 weeks for the order to be delivered. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Exceptional GIA Certified 3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring VVS
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat VVS Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum with Side Diamonds Elevate your
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1968 Ring natural 2.5ct Yellow - Green Sapphire solid 18k Gold Ø US 7.25 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Gold is Yellow with tint of Orange, claws in 18K White Gold or Platinum. Swedish hallmarks, 18K, city
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Leaf Eternity Ring Band For Women Minimalist Ring Band Gift For Wife.
Located in Chicago, IL
, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Andrew Grima Vintage Tourmaline Diamond Crossover Ring, London 1972
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
finger size 5.75 (Can be adjusted to any size) Length in full at front: 3.2cm / 1.2" Band at back: 2.7mm
Category

Late 20th Century British Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

GIA Certificate 1.01 Carat Oval F VS1 Diamond Engagement Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in handmade custom design setting featuring 14K White Gold diamond shank, that forms
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural 1.2 ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold Ø5.75 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Toi et Moi Ring made ca. 1907 -1917. Solid 18K Yellow Gold twisted band, top of the
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Engagement Ring with Asscher Cut Diamond 1.05 Carat
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in handmade custom design setting featuring 14K White Gold, diamond shank, fully encrusted
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Austrian Ring Pearl 0.6 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold Silver Ø US 7.25 /2.9gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Austrian Ring with parts in solid 14K Rose Gold and Silver decorated with a Pearl and
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

1973 Finish Halo Ring natural 0.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø8.5US/2.9 gr
Located in SE
in solid 18K Yellow Gold with White Gold or Platinum openwork crown featuring natural Blue Sapphire
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage European Ring 3ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 9.25 US /4.5gr
Located in SE
Vintage Aquamarine and Diamonds Ring ,made ca. 1960-1970s. The band in solid 18ct Gold with top of
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

1947 Ring natural 0.6ct. Diamond solid 18K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US7.75 / 3.7 gr
Located in SE
A New Renaissance styled ring : Gold, Silver and Diamond of rose cut. Nice carved shoulders
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Vintage Men Ring solid 18K Gold 1.71 ctw Diamonds Size US 11.5 / 25gr
Located in SE
Luxurious and Massive Antique or Vintage Men's Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with 101 diamond cut
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French Signet Ring Brushed Lightly Chiseled Flowers Diamonds Pavement
Located in Vannes, FR
unique ring. A remarkable detail of this signet ring is the white gold beneath the diamond pavé
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50 Ct. Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
, the white gold setting provides a lifetime of elegant utility. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond

Solid 9ct Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Womens Trilogy Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
inside of the shank there is a Full Hallmark which includes a 375 gold purity mark and the unique symbols
Category

2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Natural Tanzanite womens Trilogy Band Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A contemporary design band ring made from 750 18K Yellow Gold and handset with three natural
Category

2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10k Yellow Gold Natural Tanzanite Diamond womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
to wear and treasure. This ring is available in a wide range of finger sizes and will be sent to you
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1941 Nordic Channel Ring natural 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 23K Gold ØUS 7.25 /6gr
Located in SE
Chanel Diamond Ring in solid 23K Yellow Gold. The band is 3.5 mm wide. Platinum or White Gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum

Solid 14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Emerald womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
wonderful timeless trilogy ring. This Australian Opal is full of flecks of colour which catch the light as
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9K Rose Gold Natural Amethyst Cubic Zirconia Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A dainty ornate Victorian inspired trilogy ring made from Solid 375 9ct Rose Gold and handset with
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Striking 2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
mirrors effect. The 14k white gold band is sleek and minimal in design, offering a timeless and elegant
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2010s Italian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Old Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø5.75 US/ 5.5 gr
Located in SE
. Enamel was applied on a Platinum or White Gold base. Eight - cut Diamond set in Platinum/ or white Gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Empire Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum

1938 Halo Ring natural 0.45 ct Sapphire ctw. 0.65ctw Diamonds 18K Gold/ØUS8/2.9g
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds in White
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Vintage 1930s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

Men Ring natural 10.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Size US8 / 13gr
Located in SE
, flanked with 4 diamond cut Diamonds in white Gold clusters. Not hallmarked, metal tested solid 18K Gold
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1925 Nordic Ring 1 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 11 US / 3.3gr
Located in SE
. Eye - crown measures 17.5 mm x 7 mm x 5 mm deep. Tops of the clusters likely in White Gold or Silver
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

1934 Nordic Ring 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 / 4.55 gr.
Located in SE
Beautiful Diamond Flower Ring, Renaissance styled. Set of Swedish hallmarks, 18K, maker's and date
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Mark Broumand 1.25 Carat Fancy Yellow Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elongated design enables full coverage of the finger and it is extraordinarily stylish!
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Opal Ruby Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This elegant trilogy ring has been completely made here in England from pure 14K Yellow Gold and
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1929 Nordic Clover Ring solid 18K Gold 1ctw Ruby 0.5ct Diamond Ø 6US/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period Ring with twisted solid 18K Gold band and Clover leaf crown decorated with natural
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GIA 15.06 Carat 18 Karat Natural Tanzanite Diamond Ring A+ D-Block Color
Located in New York, NY
. Rounds and full cuts G-color, Vs-2 clarity 15.1 grams 18kt. white gold Head of ring: 22.4 X
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Natural Opal Emerald Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
English 18k yellow gold - on the inside of the shank there is a Full British Hallmark which includes 750
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.10tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut Tapered Baguette Round Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
round diamonds are tension set on the shank of the ring and cover the entire finger width. The diamonds
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

9K Yellow Gold Natural Peridot Fleur de Lys Carving Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
. Completely made from Solid English 9K Gold Hallmarked by the London Assay Office, which confirms the ring
Category

2010s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Seraphina Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 50.6 Carat Oval Emerald Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
treatment. Finger size 6 (can be sized) Set in a custom designed 18K White Gold Diamond Mounting (stamped
Category

2010s American Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.92tcw 18K AAA Colombian Emerald Cushion Cut Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
tension set on the shank of the ring and cover the entire finger width. The diamonds catch the light
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Solid 9ct 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 9ct Rose Gold and has
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Rose Gold

1946 Anna s Ring 0.21 ct Diamond solid 23K Gold Platinum Ø US 6.5 / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
mounted in Platinum / or White Gold setting. Engraved shoulders. Made in Sweden. Maker's hallmarks
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Round Amethyst White Gol (Approx. 1.10-Carats) Two-Stone, 18K
Located in New York, NY
. Handcrafted in 18k white gold, this stunning ring dates back to circa 1940, a time renowned for its bold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Gold

2.28tcw 14K Men s Colombian Emerald Round Cut Diamond Cluster Two-Toned Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
ring and create an eye-catching design. The men's ring is made in 14K yellow gold with excellent spread
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Solid 9k Yellow Gold Natural Opal Ruby Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This elegant trilogy ring has been completely made here in England from pure 9K Yellow Gold and has
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Three Stone Round Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
for clarity they are also 100% eye clean. The setting is made of solid 18k white gold. The ring
Category

2010s Italian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solid 14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Diamond Womens Trilogy Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This traditional accented trilogy ring is made completely of solid Gold, and is set with a central
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Opal, Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Oval Diamond 3.60 Carat Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
this classic ring. The 14k white gold band is sleek and minimal in design, offering a timeless and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Antique Style Floral Cluster Ring in 18K Two Tone Go
Located in Bangkok, TH
to a special gift. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (White top diamond part
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Cultured Pearl Flower Cocktail Ring with Diamond and Sapphire Petals
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with actual full curved petals. This ring will fill your finger with sparkle and make an absolutely
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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.