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Swirly Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Ring Engagement Ring -0.76ct.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Swirly Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Romantic, radiant, and full of vintage charm
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Snake Ring with Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A bold and contemporary interpretation of fluid design, this 18K white gold snake ring coils
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Aquamarine Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Aquamarine approximately 0.50cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring size: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Gold

14K White Gold Amethyst Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Purple Amethyst approximately 0.50cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Gold

14K White Gold Peridot Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Peridot approximately 0.50cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring size: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Peridot, White Gold

14K White Gold Citrine Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Citrine approximately 0.50cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring size: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Gold

14K White Gold Garnet Ring for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Garnet approximately 0.50cts, available in  white, yellow and rose gold Measurements for ring size: The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, White Gold

Flexible Blackened White Gold Ring with Black and White Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A bold and contemporary articulated ring crafted in blackened 18K white gold. The fluid, multi-band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Red Ruby Stackable Ring Birthstone Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, a baguette shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cluster ring, natural emerald 2.30 carats and white diamonds, white gold
Located in Bergamo, BG
Elegant 18kt white gold ring, masterfully crafted in Italy, featuring a timeless cluster design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Signet Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Diamond Pear Shape 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
also pictured here together with another 18 karat white gold Cartier full diamond eternity ring, this
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold White Gold 0.96ct Natural Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
0.96ct Natural Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold & White Gold Tiffany-Style 6-Prong
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Purple Amethyst Stackable Ring Birthstone Ring, February
Located in Great neck, NY
White, Yellow or Rose Gold. This ring can be sized one size up or down by your jeweler. 14K Gold 0.16 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Purple Citrine Stackable Ring Birthstone Ring, November
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, Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solid 10K White Gold Ruby Five Stone Ring Engagement Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This beauty is wonderful handcrafted 10K Solid White Gold Victorian Style carved design ring made
Category

2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold

3.20 Carat Emerald Cut Band White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
effect. The 14k white gold band is sleek and minimal in design, offering a timeless and elegant backdrop
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sonia Bitton 14K White gold Tsavorite Diamond ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
that adds the perfect 'Oomph' factor to your look. Crafted in 14K white gold, the ring showcases a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beauvince Ripples Engagement Ring Bridal Set in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
perfectly matched set that is full or fire and brilliance. The layers of round diamonds make this ring
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 22.60 cts 18 Karat White Gold Ring, Luxury Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
convenience. This innovative mechanism ensures that the ring can be comfortably worn on any finger and
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold Diamond Curved Wedding Band Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This vintage 14k white gold diamond ring is a true beauty, with a curved design that's both elegant
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Natural London Blue Topaz Ring, Solitaire Ring Customization
Located in Chesham, GB
proof and guarantee that the ring has been completely made from 14K White Gold. The quality of this
Category

2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bubble Ring in White Gold And Neon Enamel
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Modern ring in recycled white gold and neon enamel, set with white opal, white jasper and natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jasper, Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Enamel, 9k Gold, Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 0.30 Carats 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
your deepest emotions. Set in luxurious 18 KT White Gold, this ring is more than just a symbol of love
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold 0.39ctw Natural Round Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.39ctw Natural Round Diamond Eternity Ring This stunning 0.39ctw Diamond Eternity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold Natural London Blue Topaz Ring, Solitaire Ring Customization
Located in Chesham, GB
that the ring has been completely made from 10K White Gold. The quality of this piece is Superb each
Category

2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold 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, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring in 14KT White Gold Oval sapphire ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegant sapphire enagagement ring made in 14KT whtie gold. Very elegant and comfortable when on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ring made of 750 white gold with diamonds and certificate
Located in Berlin, DE
its full elegance. The ring, in size 54 (17.2 mm Ø), shines in classic white gold, whose silvery tone
Category

20th Century Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Old European Cut Solitaire 18 Carats White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and full of brilliant sparkle, this vintage style engagement ring’s timeless design is
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold Full Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
yellow gold. Diamond total 42pts. Ring Size: L or 6 Band Width: 3mm Height Off Finger: 1.5mm Weight
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Boucheron Diamond Double Band Ring, Signed Numbered, 18K White Gold
By Boucheron
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Signed Boucheron double-band diamond ring in 18K white gold, numbered and hallmarked. This refined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 4.10 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The full eternity ring is embellished with a total of twenty
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amayra Radiance Diamond Ring (9.80 ct Diamonds ) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18K Gold Metal Wt: 10.4 gms Setting: Prong Set Finger Size: 6 (sizable) To have the ring sized
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Cluster Diamond Cocktail Ring, 95 Diamonds, 1.07 CTW
Located in Hong Kong, HK
white gold and lots of diamonds. There are 95 diamonds totaling 1.07 cts. The diamonds are G-H in color
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Triple X Kiss Ring 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
The bespoke full finger Shield Kisses ring, a stunning piece crafted with intricate detail and
Category

2010s British Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Natural Diamond Mens Band Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
your independent proof and guarantee that the ring has been tested and is made of solid 14k White Gold
Category

2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 1.02CT, 18Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Cluster Ring exudes timeless elegance. Made from the radiant beauty of 18-karat white gold, this ring
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Solid 9k White Gold Cubic Zirconia womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
ring is all solid 9ct White Gold. Our jewelry is fully tested, approved and hallmarked by the London or
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

9k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Natural Citrine womens Band Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Traditional Solid 14K White Gold five Stone Ring has been hand set with a beautiful set of
Category

2010s British Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Timeless orange sapphire and diamond ring in 18k white gold. Ring contains 1 center 9x7mm oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.25CT 18Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Cluster Ring exudes timeless elegance. Made from the radiant beauty of 18-karat white gold, this ring
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.9ct Black White Diamond Iced-Out Snake Ring in 18K White Gold –Spiral Luxury
Located in Jaipur, RJ
snake ring is a masterpiece of haute couture jewelry. Handcrafted in lustrous 18K white gold, the design
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 5.71 Carat White and Black Diamond Flexible Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 5.71 Carat White and Black Diamond Flexible Band Ring This dynamic and rich
Category

2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gabriel Co. 14k White Gold 0.08ctw Diamond 0.54ctw Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gabriel and Co. 14k White Gold 0.08ctw Diamond and 0.54ctw Blue Sapphire Stackable Ring This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.83 Ct Statement Multi Cut Wrap Around Diamond Wedding Ring 14k White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
14K white gold, this open band ring curves around the finger like a delicate vine. The design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.83 Ct Statement Multi Cut Wrap Around Diamond Wedding Ring 18k White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
14K white gold, this open band ring curves around the finger like a delicate vine. The design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beauvince Larissa Halo Ring 0.58 Ct Round Diamond in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gold Metal Wt: 4.89 gms Setting: Prong Set Head Style: 4 Prong Head Finger Size: 7 To have the ring
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solid 14k White Gold Pearl Diamond womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
(the purity mark for 14k Gold). This ring is all solid 14k White Gold. Our jewelry is fully tested and
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond X Crossover Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds set in a bold X design crafted from 18k white gold. The ring showcases a mix of baguette and round
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White 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, White Gold

14 Karat White 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

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Huge 18K White Gold Dome Ring with apprx. 17cts of Black White Diamond Stripes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This huge, high quality 18K white gold, dome ring is set with rows of alternating white and black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Iconic 0.36ct Natural Diamond Eternity 18K White Gold Ring by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in רמת גן, IL
Experience the epitome of enduring luxury with this timeless full eternity ring by Cartier
Category

2010s Singaporean Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.