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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

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

1920 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.75 US /2 gr
Located in SE
104 years old Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 old European cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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

CHAUMET 1970 Paris Cocktail Ring In 18Kt With 15.70 Cts In Diamonds Malachite
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
at the sides with twenty-two natural white colorless diamonds. This gorgeous ring is a one of a kind
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Banded Agate Locket Back Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A victorian banded agate 18 Kt signet ring with a white line straight across the center is a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Eternity Diamond Wedding Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
hall of mirrors effect. The ring departs from our USA warehouse The 14k white gold band is sleek
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond Bar 14K Yellow Band Solid Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Blue Topaz and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
it an ideal choice for any occasion. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (White
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3-Stone Ring with 5.27 Carat Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Pear Shape
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
single halo around side stones totaling 2.21ct of small white full cut diamonds; Designed and
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1919 Nordic Ring Lapis Lazuli Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 3.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Renaissance styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold and clusters in Silver
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver

1.50tcw 14K Natural Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
diamond halo dances around the emerald, while diamonds adorning the shank offer full finger coverage and
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2010s Zambian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Beauvince Rumi 3 Stone Engagement Ring (5.54 ct Marquise IVS1 GIA Diamond)
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
solitaire and faces up like a G-H color diamond. Bright, lustrous and full of fire, this ring is showstopper
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1926 Ring 3 stones natural 0.8ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 23K Gold ØUS 7.25/ 6gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Three - stone Ring, hand-made ca. 1920s. Band in solid 23k Gold with crown in 18K
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, 22k Gold, 18k Gold

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

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

2.41tcw 14K AAA Colombian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
embellishment for full finger coverage. Setting Style: Prong Setting Material: 14K White Gold Main Stone
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.79 Carat Oval Sri Lankan Padparadscha Sapphire Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Someone who is Looking for a Three Stone Sapphire & Diamond Ring. The Mounting is Solid 18K White Gold. It
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

1933 Wedding Ring 3 diamonds 0.6ctw solid 23K Gold Platinum Ø 5.75 US/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
Fine 23K and Platinum Antique Wedding Diamond Ring handmade in Sweden in 1933. Larger Old European
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum

14k Solid Gold Diamond Dainty Round Eternity Band
Located in Chicago, IL
, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Wrap, Split Shank, Signet
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

"Skinny Twist" Stacker Set: Rhodolite Solitaire w Diamonds + Two 18K Gold Bands
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
: Size: Currently a size 5.5, we will resize all three rings at no charge for full-price buyers
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Diamond in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Bezel Band
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
can be, an interesting combination. This stone came from a customer's grandmother's engagement ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding 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, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Diamond 1 ctw Zircone solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75US / 4.6gr
Located in SE
Antique Three - Stone Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow and White Gold frame holding 3 gem stones
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold

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

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

1942 Finish Ring 0.35 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver ØUS 9.5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 14K Rose Gold with White Gold / or
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Ring Mabe Pearl 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS 6.5/ 4gr
Located in SE
17 mm x 12 mm long x 7 mm deep. Top of crown in 14K White Gold or Platinum. Large Pearl Ø 7mm in
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

5 Carat Natural Untreated Eternity Band Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Eternity band shared tips with fine emerald cut diamond. Made of solid 14Kt white gold and weighs
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Antique 19th Century Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring 18KT/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
-claws Diamond is superb bright white rose cut Diamond, slight oval shape, full of life, glistens with
Category

Antique 1830s European Early Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Round Amethyst Ring (Approx. 1.9-Carats) Platinum, France
Located in New York, NY
look, this ring pairs beautifully with a slim white gold or platinum band. Its refined detailing and
Category

2010s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25
Located in SE
Antique Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with Platinum /or White Gold clusters holding 3 natural
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.89 Carats Blue Ceylon Sapphire and 1.52 Carats Diamond Toi Moi Ring
Located in Uccle, BE
The ring is made by our craftsmen in Antwerp, Belgium. It is made of 18 K White Gold. The ring is
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Cluster Floral Opal Ruby Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, or 18K Yellow, Rose or White Gold. *Most of our designs can be made with most gemstones including
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver

French Late Art Deco 1.20 Diamond 18 KT Platinum Geometric Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
crafted as unique of solid 18 KT Gold and Platinum The ring is of charming geometric Octagonal Shape fully
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.00 Ct Natural Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamond 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
11 mm. x 16 mm. with a gold gross weight of 5.3 grams Ring is in excellent overall condition keeping
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

14K Rose Gold 0.10ct Diamond Band for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.10ct Diamond Band for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ring Diamonds total 0.22 ct W VS from a dazzlingly History of 1930to40
Located in Viena, Viena
diamond in transition cut of 0.20 ct, W (white) / VS (very small inclusions) and two diamond roses, ring
Category

2010s German Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Ring with 2.07 Carat Fancy Brown Orange VS2 Cushion Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
halo around center stone and single halo around side stones totaling 2.11ct of small white full cut
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Italian Halo Ring Sapphire Diamonds 12K Ø 7.75US / 4.2gr
Located in SE
of the crown is made of Silver or 12K White Gold. Crown measures 16 mm x 14 mm x 7.75 mm deep
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Silver

Leon Mege Montpassier Style Platinum Diamond Ring with a Natural Pink Sapphire
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
-forged platinum and 18K rose gold Finger size 5 3/4
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

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

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Peridot, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique German Ring natural 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Platinum ØUS 5.5 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
18K White Gold, band in Platinum. Openwork crown 15mm x 7.5mm x 4mm deep decorated with total of 30
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Round Brilliant Yellow Diamond Double Halo Ring (Approx. 0.30-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Style: Cluster, Double Halo Metal: Platinum, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Leon Mege Montpassier Style Platinum Diamond Ring with a Natural Pink Sapphire
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
. Diamond shields F/VS 0.30 ct TW 56 full cut F/VS diamonds - 0.65 ct. total weight Finger size: US 5 3/4
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Antique German Ring natural 0.35ct Emerald 0.3ct Diamond solid 18K ØUS7.75/2.4gr
Located in SE
A German ring, Art- Deco period ca. 1920s - 1930s, hallmarked 18K . Metal is solid 18K White Gold
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Solid 925 Sterling Silver Pearl Peridot womens Cluster Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
. This ring is available in a wide range of finger sizes and will be sent to you in a luxury presentation
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver

Antique German Ring natural 1 ctw. Sapphire 0.5ctw. Diamond 14K ØUS6.75 /6.6gr
Located in SE
Antique German Alliance ca.1900s - 1930s Ring in solid 14K Orange toned Gold with clusters in 14K
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Solid 925 Sterling Silver Natural Blue Topaz Solitaire Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
loved one or to simply keep your ring in a good condition so you can enjoy its full beauty longer. We
Category

2010s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

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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.