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Wendy Brandes GIA Certified Paraiba Tourmaline Two-Finger 18K White Gold Ring
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind, colored-gemstone design is more than a statement ring: It's a full-hand
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Paraiba, White Gold

Baguette 0.59ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
Baguette 0.59ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring in 18ct White Gold Additional Information: Total
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Damiani Bocciolo 18 Karat White Gold Full Diamond Flower Ring
By Damiani
Located in Southampton, PA
finger. Crafted in shimmering 18K white gold, the beautiful ring is embellished with 1.44ct of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bulgari Serpenti White Gold Full Diamond Pave Wide Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
, the ring is made of 18K white gold and set with scintillating diamond stones that weigh 2.85 carats in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Full Diamond Trinity Ring in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A classic Cartier diamond trinity ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is composed of three
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Full Diamond Trinity Ring in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A classic Cartier diamond trinity ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is composed of three
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Full Diamond Trinity Ring in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A classic Cartier diamond trinity ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is composed of three
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Vintage White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring Sweetest sapphire and diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Marquise Baguette-Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, England
A striking diamond full eternity band in 18-karat white gold, set with alternating marquise
Category

20th Century British Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Marquise Baguette-Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in London, England
A striking diamond full eternity band in 18-karat white gold, set with alternating marquise
Category

20th Century British Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti 18 Karat White Gold Full Diamond Pave Wide Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
exceptionally elegant, prestigious appearance. The ring is made of gleaming 18K white gold and paved with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti 18 Karat White Gold Full Diamond Pave Wide Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
, the ring is made of 18K white gold and set with scintillating diamond stones that weigh 2.85 carats in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Full Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
carat white gold. Band Width: 2.78mm Depth to Finger: 1.98mm Ring Size: UK K, US 5 1/2
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Full Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
carat white gold. Band Width: 2.78mm Depth to Finger: 1.98mm Ring Size: UK K, US 5 1/2
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Trinity Diamond Full Circle Eternity 18 Karat Gold Ring Band
By Belais Brothers
Located in Addison, TX
: Round Diamond Weight: 0.23 ct Ring Size: 49 Metal Type: 18K White Rose & Yellow Gold Weight: 4 grams
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Full Eternity Ring 1.76 Carat
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A timeless Cartier 18k white gold full eternity ring. The channel set Princess cut diamonds total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Classic Full Diamond Trinity Ring Set in 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A visually stunning Cartier diamond set trinity ring in 18k yellow, rose and white gold. From the
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Yellow Sapphire Butterfly Between The Finger Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Sapphire Two Butterfly Between The Finger Ring. Featuring 2
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Baguette Diamond Engraved Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, England
18ct white gold vintage style full eternity ring, featuring alternating rub over set baguette cut
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Rose gold Cartier Love ring with diamond full set
By Cartier
Located in București, București
Ring made of 18K rose gold, inlaid with one diamond having a total of ……..ct. Size: 54. Size of
Category

2010s Romanian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Ruby and Diamond White Gold Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
, enriched by 52 round diamonds bloom into this beautiful ring. Creatively crafted in 18 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Embrace, Ceramique and Rose Gold Ring with Full Cabochon of Diamond
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Embrace by Angeletti. Ceramique and Rose Gold Ring With Full Cabochon of Diamonds Full cabochon of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Metro 18K Gold Full Circle Eternity Diamond Band Ring .22ct sz8
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Metro band ring finely crafted in 18 karat white gold featuring round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Full Eternity Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier emerald and diamond 18 karat yellow gold full eternity ring, circa 1960. A
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Diamond White Gold Wide Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Wide, dramatic and set low to the finger 18k white gold wedding band with bright sparkly diamonds
Category

1990s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
your finger every day with this 18k white gold Cartier Love ring. Cartier describes the Love collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.25 ctw Diamond Crossover Ring, 14K White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold princes and round cut diamond cross over band ring. This four row
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modern Full Circle 0.60ct Diamond Ring Circa 2000
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This contemporary ring showcases a raised central section in white gold, adorned with bead set
Category

Early 2000s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14K White Gold Green Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14k white gold right hand ring with one checkerboard cut green amethyst totaling 10.45 carats and
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White South Sea Pearl Diamonds Rubies Ring 18k White Gold, 1980
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
15 mm White South Sea Pearl Ring with round-cut Diamonds and Rubies. It is a fine item perfectly
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Gold

Edwardian GIA Ceylon Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ring. Wear a piece of antique 100 year old history on your finger. GIA certified as Ceylon sapphire
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage French Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Crossover Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds adorning your finger. Crafted in 18 karat white gold, this ring features 22 square and calibré
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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

Vintage Oxblood Coral Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Oxblood Coral Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring. Featuring one oval cabochon oxblood
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Double C Ring 18 Karat White Gold Unisex Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a Limited Edition white gold ring from the house of Cartier, well crafted in solid 18kt
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold

Seamless Baguette Sapphire Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
with your other stacking rings. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Width: 6 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Ring White Gold Diamonds Enamels Ruby Sapphire Emerald Turquoise
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Yellow Gold Ring White Gold Diamonds Enamels Ruby Sapphire Emerald Turquoise Coral Ring in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...

Ruby Antique style Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 3.81 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Antique style Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 3.81 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
finger. It would make a perfect engagement ring. Ring Information Style: Antique Metal: 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.05 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro GIA 1.13 Carats Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
retro Diamond White Gold Ring on your finger. A bright white colorless round brilliant cut diamond is
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Mid-Century Diamond Cocktail Ring ~2.52ctw 18k White Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
) • Total Diamond Weight – Approx. 2.52 carats • Metal – 18k white gold, 6.6g • Measurements – Top spans
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Ring White Gold Diamonds Enamels Ruby Turquoise Roses Tulip Birds
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Yellow Gold Ring White Gold Diamonds Enamels Ruby Turquoise Roses Tulip Birds Ring in 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...

Yellow Gold Ring White Gold Diamonds Enamels Green Turquoise Coral Roses Tulip
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Yellow Gold Ring White Gold Diamonds Enamels Turquoise Coral Ring in 18k yellow gold, white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
the design. Ring Information Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 4.01 g. (approx. total weight) Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Seamless Baguette Rainbow Sapphire Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
set in18K white gold. The ring measures 6 mm. wide so it looks stunning worn alone but is delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.18 Ct. Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
intricate geometric design. The white gold setting enhances the bold, sophisticated appeal, making it a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Sapphire 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco 1.20 Carat Sapphire 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring. Featuring one octagonal step cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine and Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The charming of authentic aquamarine looks lively when paired with the soft 18k white gold of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, England
A stylish marquise-cut single solitaire diamond engagement ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is
Category

Early 2000s Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Happy Diamond ring - 18k white gold with authentic certificate
By Chopard
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful and timeless Chopard ring. This 18 k white gold ring is set with 41
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 5.10 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage 5.10 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring. Featuring 13 round
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Octagonal Shape Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An 18k white gold Art-Deco design diamond and emerald target ring, center diamond with an outer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boucheron Serpent Bohème 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Small Model Ring
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
white gold. Stamped BOUCHERON 54, N31634 AU750. French mark. UK finger size 'M 3/4'. Serpent Bohème
Category

2010s French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Navette Emerald 14k White Gold Filigree
Located in Torrance, CA
(0.39 inches), rising 6mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14k white gold. The ring is hallmarked
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 2.59 Caratt Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
carat look! Set in 18k White Gold (tested) . Sits high from the top of the finger- 6.58mm. The ring is
Category

1990s Engagement 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.