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Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Coin Silver Porcelain set
Located in SE
polychrome colors on white ground surrounded by Bleu du Roi, lavishly accented by decorations in Gold
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Renaissance Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

1919 Pendant Brooch Bacchus Cameo Red Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver/ 26gr
Located in SE
of the rings photographed alone may look a bit differently when on hand because your finger makes the
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage stud Halo Earrings 1.6ctw Sapphires 1.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 6gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine British vintage flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. Wires hallmarked
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Vintage 1970s English Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1937 Earrings 0.4 ctw Diamonds Pearls solid 18K Gold / 3.3 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Swedish Earrings with parts in solid Yellow 18K Gold and 18K White Gold / or Platinum
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Pendant 16ct Aquamarine 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 8.8 gr
Located in SE
hand- made, ca. 19th cent. Silver clusters on solid 14K Green Gold. Measures : 31 mm x 23mm including
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Antique 1850s European Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique French Dangle Earrings natural 2ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold /3.2 gr
Located in SE
in Rose Gold and tops in Silver. The stones are white, very clear, very reflective, and transparent
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.63 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine openwork flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European, made ca
Category

Vintage 1960s English Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European sisters made ca. 1960s
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Bracelet 5.5 ct Sapphire 2.3ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum /17.7cm/9.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Art Deco period bracelet made in the 1920s -1930s. Solid 18K Yellow Gold and
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique German Necklace Natural Amethyst Pearls Silk solid 10K Gold /44 cm/16 gr
Located in SE
solid 10K Gold. Original lock in solid 10K with 10KA hallmark. 52 golden beads Ø3mm each in solid 10K
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold

Antique Hope Love Heart Locket Pendant 82 Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald 14K Gold
Located in SE
higher grade 20K - 23K Gold. Dimensions : 35 mm long suspended including the hanger ring x 31 mm wide x
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Emilio Jewelry Ruby Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
refund. All items manufactured by us Emilio Jewelry can be customized such as: White/Yellow/Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Austrian Halo Earrings 1.5ctw Sapphires 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 14K/18KGold /3.2gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage Austrian flower studs in solid 14K Yellow and White Gold with
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Easter Egg A.Bragin 88 Silver Champlevé Enamel / 104gr
Located in SE
cups. The exterior is engraved and enameled in Cobalt Blue, Turquoise blue, White and Dark Red. The
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Antique 1890s Russian Modern Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Antique Necklace Egyptian Revival 7 Scarab Beetles Gilt Silver / 42cm / 11.5gr
Located in SE
, Green, Silver, White Style: Egyptian Revival Item size: 42 cm Item type: Antique Material: Gold Plate
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled, Silver

1930s Russain Pill Vanity Box 875 Silver Enamel / 32.5 gr
Located in SE
Fine Russian Pill or Vanity Box in solid Gold plated 875 Silver decorated with divided enamel
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Vintage 1930s Russian Aesthetic Movement Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel

GIA Certified 0.73 Carat G Colour VVS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
appears virtually white, especially when set in white gold or platinum. In yellow or rose gold settings
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.74 Carat F Colour VVS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
quality stone with a pure, icy white appearance. When set in white gold or platinum, the diamond maintains
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.70 Carat G Colour VVS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
excellent balance of quality and value. When set in white gold or platinum, G color diamonds retain their
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Diamond Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
a row of dazzling round-cut diamonds rubover set in white gold and wrapping around the entire finger
Category

2010s British Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

A Diamond Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond full eternity ring, set with forty one princess-cut diamonds estimate to weight a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

A Diamond Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond full eternity ring, the baguette-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 1¾ carats in total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

A diamond full eternity ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond full eternity ring, consisting of 34 princess-cut diamonds weighing 1.7 carats in total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A full eternity ring, the forty-seven round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing a total of 0.33 carats
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond-Set Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond-set full eternity ring, the ring set throughout with emerald-cut diamonds, estimated to
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Square-Cut Diamond Set Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
in bright white gold, this timeless ring would make a perfect sparkling wedding band, layered with an
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Square-Cut Diamond Set Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
3.6 carats of lively and dazzling square-cut diamonds set in bright white gold, this ring would make a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Full Finger Ring
By Maximira
Located in New York, NY
An intricately designed full finger ring handcrafted in 18k white gold with 2.86 carat Total pave
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

3.01 Carat Full Finger Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Set with 459 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 3.01 carats, this sensational full finger ring
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.72 Carat Full Finger Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Corset Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
ring features two hinges crafted to fit and move comfortably. Set in 18K white gold. Currently a
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sophie Birgitt Full Finger Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
18K White Gold Sophie Birgitt Full Finger Diamond Cocktail Ring Pavé hand set with 58-facet
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sophie Birgitt Full Finger Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
Sophie Birgitt 18K Yellow Gold Full Finger Diamond Cage Ring Pavé Hand set with 58-facet diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sophie Birgitt Full Finger Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
Sophie Birgitt 18K Yellow Gold Full Finger Diamond Cage Ring Pavé Hand set with 58-facet diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

Sophie Birgitt Full Finger Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
Sophie Birgitt 18K Yellow Gold Full Finger Diamond Cage Ring Pavé Hand set with 58-facet diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sophie Birgitt Full Diamond Geometric Double Finger Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
Sophie Birgitt Full Diamond Geometric Double Finger Ring Pavé hand set with 58-facet diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Sophie Birgitt Full Diamond Geometric Double Finger Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
Sophie Birgitt Full Diamond Geometric Double Finger Ring Pavé hand set with 58-facet diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Sophie Birgitt Full Diamond Geometric Double Finger Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
Sophie Birgitt Full Diamond Geometric Double Finger Ring Pavé hand set with 58-facet diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

Sophie Birgitt Full Diamond Geometric Double Finger Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
Sophie Birgitt Full Diamond Geometric Double Finger Ring Pavé hand set with 58-facet diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rh...

Sophie Birgitt Double Full Diamond Geometric Double Finger Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
Sophie Birgitt Double Full Diamond Geometric Double Finger Ring Pavé hand set with 58-facet
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Bvlgari Serpenti One-Coil Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Set with Full Pave Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring is designed in a tribute to its spirit animal, Bulgari captures the power and
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring White Gold Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Full round alliance in white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats). set with 25 brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Piaget Ring Possession White Gold Diamond
By Piaget
Located in PARIS, FR
Ring signed by the house Piaget. Possession collection. in white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond White Gold Floral Design Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
18K white gold diamond floral design band ring set with 76 full cut round diamonds weighing .64cts
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Doris Panos White Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Doris Panos
Located in Chicago, IL
Doris Panos white gold, satin finish, diamond band ring, set with 58 full cut round diamonds, G
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
white gold shank and under bezel. The ring sits nice and low on the finger and would be perfect to wear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring Set with 1.06ct Full Cut Round Diamond and 4 Side Stones
By Bez Ambar
Located in Chicago, IL
Bez Ambar 18K yellow gold ring, prong set in center in a. white gold head with one full cut round
Category

1990s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Lithos 18K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring. The center is a 6.5 mm cubic zirconia. It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Doran Isaak 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Doran Isaak 18K White Gold Diamond Ring. The center of the ring holds a 0.37 carat, marquise cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brian Sholdt 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Brian Sholdt 18K White Gold Engagement Ring. It has a 1.0 carat cubic zirconia set in 4 prongs in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Simon G 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Simon G 18K White Gold and Diamond Ring. The center diamond is 0.73 carats. It is 4 prong set. It
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lithos 18K White Gold Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring. The natural emerald is channel set. It weighs 1.38
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous 14K white gold ring prong set with emerald cut aquamarine weighing 44.20cts and 6 full
Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bergio 18K White Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Bergio 18K white gold Diamond Engagement Ring. There is a 6.5 mm cubic zirconia set in 4 split
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Trillion Tanzanite Solitaire Ring White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Trillion Tanzanite Solitaire Ring White Gold A abstract trillion tanzanite ring. Trillion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Opal and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Oval Opal and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Simple and elegant opal and diamond ring. Central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 2.10 Carat White and Brown Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
This gorgeous diamond cluster dome style ring has been crafted in solid 18k white gold. The bright
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamond Swirl Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Yellow Gold full-cut micro-pave set diamonds weighing 0.33 carats. The swirl curves and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.