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18 Karat White Gold Cabochon Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat White Gold Cabochon Tanzanite and Diamond Ring. A dazzling large cabochon tanzanite ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Fope 18K Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Ring
By Fope
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Fope 18K Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Ring. This ring has 11 full cut round brilliant diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring White GoldDiamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Alliance complete round diamonds. in white gold 750 thousandths (18 carats) and platinum 950
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold A unique abstract pink sapphire and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lithos 14K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring with Halo
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 14K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring with Halo. There is a 1.0 carat, full cut round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jean-François Albert 18K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
By Jean-Francois Albert
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Jean-Francois Albert 18K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring. The center stone is a Cubic Zirconia
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lithos 14K White Gold Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 14K White Gold Montana Sapphire and Diamond Ring. The prong set center Montana sapphire is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sasha Primak 18K White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring
By Sasha Primak
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Sasha Primak 18K White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring. The top of the ring measures 12.08 mm x
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jean-François Albert 18K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
By Jean-Francois Albert
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Jean-François Albert 18K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring. The center stone is a 6.5 mm Cubic
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Oval Peridot and Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat White Gold Oval Peridot and Diamond Solitaire Ring A dazzling large peridot ring. Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 2.50 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in QLD , AU
Such a great look on the hand, perfect on its own or next to other rings, this full diamond never
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Floral Eternity Wedding Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Diamond Floral Eternity Wedding Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold A dazzling floral design diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Starburst Design Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K yellow and white gold "starburst design" ring set with 29 full cut round diamonds, weighing
Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Eddie Sakamoto 18K White Gold and Sterling Silver Diamond Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
in white gold in the center of the ring. They have a total weight of 0.17 carats. There are full cut
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
the finger. It would be a great stacking ring, please see my other listing for a yellow gold version
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Andrew Geoghegan Alluring Reveal Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
technical detailing and wonderfully clever design. Crafted form 18ct White Gold with a closed back, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Three Strand Bubble Style Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
likely to catch. This ring is made form 18ct White Gold with full hallmarks on the inner band. Enquire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

William Levine 18K White Gold Hand Engraved Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
William Levine 18k White Gold Engagement Ring. The center stone is a 6.5 mm cubic zirconia. It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Edwardian Style Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring 18Karat Yellow & White Gold A super sparkly Edwardian style
Category

2010s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Jean-François Albert 18K Yellow and White Gold Amethyst Ring
By Jean-Francois Albert
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Jean-François Albert 18K Yellow and White Gold Amethyst Ring. The Amethyst is weighs 9.53 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Movable Butterfly Diamond Ring 9.16 Carat
Located in Gainesville, FL
You are viewing a one of a kind, movable diamond Butterfly ring! This stunning ring consist of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Stunning and stand out sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Gellner 18K White Gold Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Gellner 18K White Gold Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Ring. The black, natural color, cultured
Category

Early 2000s German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Engraved Pave Diamond Engagement Ring Certified 1.03ct E-SI1
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous 18k white gold New Vintage engagement ring is reminiscent of the 1920s and showcases
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Oval Aquamarine 19.33ct and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat White Gold Oval Aquamarine 19.33ct and Diamond Cluster Ring A whopping and beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Style Diamond Accented Wedding Anniversary Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Shimmering white diamonds line the band, handcrafted meticulously in 18k white gold. Style Number
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Sapphire And Diamond Eternity Band Ring White Gold A delicate and dainty eleven stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Eternity Diamond Ring 3.18 CTW in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, Bangrak
your finger. ✨ A Timeless Treasure: Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, this ring offers both
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Marquise Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Marquise Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Stunning and stand out
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Vintage Style Diamond Wedding Anniversary Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
handcrafted in 18k high polished gold, this anniversary ring is a unique reminder of your eternal love and
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Marquise Peridot and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Marquise Peridot and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Stunning and classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Solitaire Ring with a Cushion Cut Illusion in White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
finger, this lovely bright Diamond in set in 9ct White Gold with full hallmarks on the inner band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Certified Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring 18 Karat White Gold UK Hallmarks
Located in Preston, Lancashire
A fine quality sapphire diamond halo dress ring in 18 karat white gold. This contemporary ring
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow And White Gold Large classic handmade oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow And White Gold Classic oval emerald and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Oval Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow And White Gold Large classic handmade oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Gatsby Multi Bar Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold by Messika
By Messika
Located in London, GB
This Gatsby full pavé ring in 18K white gold, fully handcrafted, is set with brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18Karat Yellow & White Gold Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring A dazzling Art Deco style diamond
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Ruby And Diamond Eternity Band Ring Yellow And White Gold A simple but classic seven
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

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

Gorgeous Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous 18K white gold diamond ring set with 135 full cut round diamonds weighing about 1.92cts
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Eternity Ring 18 Carat White Gold Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous full eternity ring is 18ct white gold set with Old Cut Diamonds which are Circa 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jean-Francois Albert "Signature Fit" 18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Ring
By Jean-Francois Albert
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Jean-Francois Albert "Signature Fit" 18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring. The center
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Style Halo Garnet January Birthstone Wedding Ring Set 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
January. Finished meticulously in 18k white gold, this bridal wedding ring set is a transcendent reminder
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Infinity Inspired Round Diamond Wedding Ring Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white gold, this eternity band is made for finger size 7 and has a total carat weight of 0.35 carats
Category

Late 20th Century American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stefan Hafner "Caged Pearl" 18K White Gold Akoya Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Stefan Hafner
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Stefan Hafner "Caged Pearl" 18K White Gold Akoya Pearl and Diamond Ring. The white Japanese Akoya
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea White Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A gorgeous South Sea White Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring. This fine 14mm South Sea
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

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

Vintage style 1.69ct Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
cluster. Complimenting the Aquamarine and Diamonds, these gemstones are set in an 18ct White Gold rub over
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Set Diamond Accented Anniversary Wedding Ring 18k White Gold 0.14 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
natural diamonds line the shank brilliantly. Handcrafted in 18k white gold and finished meticulously with
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Seven-Stone Diamond Accented Filigree Deco Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
expert jeweler in 18k white gold, this wedding band is accentuated with 7 natural diamonds. Finished with
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cushion Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Cushion Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Alan Friedman 18KW Rose Gold Ring with White and Fancy Pink Diamonds
By Alan Friedman
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Alan Friedman 18K White and Rose Gold Ring with White and Natural Color, Fancy Intense, Pink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold 0.16 Carat Round Diamond 1920s Inspired Plaque Ring
By NYF Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This Round Diamond 1920's inspired Plaque Ring is made in 14 karat White Gold, set with natural
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold 0.38 Carat Round Diamond 1920s Inspired Plaque Ring
By NYF Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This Round Diamond 1920's inspired Plaque Ring is made in 14 karat White Gold, set with natural
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Fire Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Marquise Fire Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Stunning and classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Certified Radiant Cut 0.65 Carat Diamond Halo Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Preston, Lancashire
diamond. Crafted in 18 karat white gold by our expert artisans partners in the UK, the contemporary ring
Category

2010s British Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Style Diamond Wedding Ring Anniversary Band 18k White Gold 0.52 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dance along the wedding ring with an open back design. This allows maximum light entering each diamond
Category

Late 20th Century American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Style Celtic Deco Wedding Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold 0.04 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring. Handcrafted meticulously in 18k white gold, this wedding band is rhodium plated for luxurious
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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.