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18K White Gold 2.71ct GIA Heart Blue Sapphire Diamond Moi et Toi Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fine Moi et Toi, bypass ring is very well crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a 2.29
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

New Art Deco Style 14K White Gold GIA 1.69ctw Diamond Sapphire Wheat Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Solid 14K White Gold Weight: 4.01 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Halo Ring with Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Center. D1.50ct.t.w.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Halo ring in 18K white gold with pave set round diamonds around bezel set Fancy Yellow cushion cut
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Purple Rhodolite Garnet Stone 3.59 cts in 18K Rose Gold Ring w Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rhodolite Garnet set in luxurious 18K rose gold. Adorned with a stunning diamond halo, this ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Halo Ring with Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Center. D1.49ct.t.w.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Halo ring in 18K white gold with pave set rounds and fancy yellow cushion cut diamond center stone
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.54ct Blue Sapphire, Diamond Ring set in 18k White Gold, GIA Certified Sri Lank
Located in Toronto, Ontario
polished 18K white gold band, this piece exudes timeless elegance and is perfect for engagements
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Sparkling 1.59ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Rose White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sparkling 1.59ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Rose White Gold - IGI Certified A striking
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Halo Ring with Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Center. D1.08ct.t.w.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Halo ring in 18K white gold with pave set rounds and prong set fancy yellow radiant diamond center
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Stone 1.64 cts in 14KWG Ring w Diamonds/GRS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in 14K White Gold Ring with dazzling 0.28 carats diamonds, which make it sparkle even more. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Tsavorite Diamond 14k Gold Frog Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A whimsical, fanciful frog ring unlike no other. The 2.20 carat diamond encrusted amphibian perched
Category

1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

Stunning 1.05 ct Ideal Cut Oval Diamond Halo Ring W/ Split Shank
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 1.05 ct Ideal Cut Oval Diamond Halo Ring with split shank in 18k Yellow Gold – GIA
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 1.55ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 1.55ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow & White Gold - IGI Certified This enchanting
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sparkling 2.53ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sparkling 2.53ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White & Rose Gold - IGI Certified A dazzling display
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

NWT $11, 500 Rare Important 18KT 5 Row Black Diamond White Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
White Diamonds at Center. T.C.W. Approx 4CTS!! This Gorgeous Ring is a Rare Sample Piece and Comes with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

"Skinny Twist" Stacker Set: Rhodolite Solitaire w Diamonds + Two 18K Gold Bands
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
for a nice two carat diamond. When the ring came back from the caster, the band was about half as
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural Solitaire Colombian Emerald Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 1.22 Cts Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Solitaire Colombian Emerald Ring Size 6.5 14k White Gold 1.22 Cts Certified $3,950
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sparkling 0.71ct Diamond Ring in 18K Two-Toned Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
crisp white gold, flanked by 22 round brilliant diamonds (0.44ct, W–X color, VS clarity) that shimmer
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Citrine Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 6.48 Cts Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Citrine Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 6.48 Cts Certified $3,950 310628
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold

0.21 Ct Diamond Promise Ring in 14K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond half Eternity ring, Diamond band, Stacking ring, Gold eternity band, Gifts for her
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Amethyst Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.72 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Amethyst Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.72 TCW Certified $1,950 221287 This
Category

1990s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Natural Aquamarine Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.64 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Aquamarine Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.64 TCW Certified $1,950 221341 This is a
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Natural Aquamarine Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.37 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Aquamarine Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.37 TCW Certified $1,950 221337 This is a
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Natural Green Demantoid Garnet Stones 0.33 cts in 14KW&YG Ring w Yellow Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K white gold, this wedding band has the perfect burst of color it needs. With the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.2ct Santa Maria Aquamarine w Natural Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold PE 10.5x6.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
diamonds and a pavé diamond shank. Set in solid 14k real gold, it’s a stunning statement of refined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sleek 2.19ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Rose White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sleek 2.19ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Rose & White Gold - IGI Certified This sophisticated 18k
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Natural Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.09 Cts Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Fine Quality Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.09 Cts Certified $3,950 311007 This is a
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Elegant 2.26ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 2.26ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow & White Gold - IGI Certified This 18k yellow
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.21 Ct Diamond Promise Ring in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond half Eternity ring, Diamond band, Stacking ring, Gold eternity band, Gifts for her
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Natural Unheated Red Ruby Stone 1.93 cts in 14KWG Ring w Diamonds / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
red natural ruby is a rare find. A gorgeous genuine red ruby set in 14K White Gold Ring, this pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Rainbow Tourmaline and Diamond Vintage Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
White Gold. Measuring approx. 1.16” L x 0.82” W x 0.77” H. Ring Size 6.75, we offer ring re-sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

LeVian Grand Genuine Aquamarine, Chocolate and White Diamonds Ring
By Le Vian
Located in San Fernando, CA
ring bordered by white and chocolate diamonds. Metal: 14K white gold Stones: Genuine oval aquamarine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond

2.03 Carat Oval Thai Ruby Ring W/1.08 Carat TW of Diamonds in 18k WG W/Palladium
Located in New York, NY
clarity. 18k White Gold with Palladium mounting, and 18k Yellow Gold center prongs.
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Palladium

Ruby and Diamond Criss-Cross Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
crafted14K White Gold mounting. Measuring approx. 0.80” l x 0.79” w x 0.16”h. Ring size 7.25, we offer ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luminous 1.54ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 1.54ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow & White Gold - IGI Certified Refined and
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow White Gold GIA 2.60ctw Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Gold w/ White Gold Bezels Top Weight: 3.67 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (fitted on a finger. We can custom size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cushion Ruby and Diamond 2-Tone Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Garnet and Diamond 2-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely Hand
Category

Late 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Round .89ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .34ct Cut: Round Color: Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified W to X Range VS1
Located in New York, NY
Measurements: 9.3 x 8.9 x 6.4 mm Ring: Metal: 18K WHITE GOLD Size: Can be adjusted to any size
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Diamond Band in Rose Gold W 25 Diamonds in a Floral Design SZ 6.5 sizable
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
karat white gold or yellow gold or rose gold. Diamond total weight may vary with ring size. For orders
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold Gia 1.14ctw No Heat Sapphire Diamond Petite Simple Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Weight: 1.14 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 1.98 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Diamond Eternity Band with Baguette Round Diamonds 2.70 CT T.W. 18K W. G.
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. Manufacturer: Custom made by A Step Back in Time Composition: Diamond, 18K White Gold Diamonds: 2.70ct
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 0.54 CT W-X Colour SI1 CLT/0.42 CT Faint Pink SI2 CLT Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.88 grams
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

NWT $12, 500 Rare Important 18KT Gold Black Diamond Heart Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Shimmering Black Diamonds!! T.C.W. Approx 1.25CTS. This Gorgeous Ring is a Rare Sample Piece and Comes with
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural Solitaire Tourmaline Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 2.25 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Solitaire Tourmaline Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 2.25 TCW Certified $3,490 310623 This is a one of
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2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold

Natural Solitaire Aquamarine Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.60 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Solitaire Aquamarine Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.60 TCW Certified $3,950 310624 This is a Unique
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2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Magnificent Important Estate 18KT Gold 6.80CT Large Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Large Diamond Ring. Ring is comprised of a Large 5.91CT Diamond adorned with 2 Rare Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold

Natural Sapphire Bypass Ring 7 14k W Gold 0.74 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Bypass Ring 7 14k W Gold 0.74 TCW Certified $3,950 308483 This is a Unique Custom
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

5.01 Carat Emerald Diamond GIA Princess and Round Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! GIA Diamond Gold Vintage Band Ring. Centering a securely Hand set GIA Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White South Sea Pearl Dangling Charm 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
White pearl charm ring set with 0.86 carats of black diamonds. Dimensions: H 1.48 in x W 0.94 in - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural Tourmaline Sapphire Ring 7 14k W Gold 8.7 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Tourmaline and Sapphire Ring 7 14k W Gold 8.7 TCW Certified $7,490 311034 This is
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2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold

Natural Solitaire Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 16.5 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Solitaire Composite Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 16.5 TCW Certified
Category

1990s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Gold Statement Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted 14K White Gold mounting. Measuring approx. 1.00” l x 0.84” w x .80” h. Ring Size 7, we
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Late 20th Century Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Multicolor Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold diamond pavé dome ring
Category

2010s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

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

Natural Solitaire Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 7 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Solitaire Composite Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 7 TCW Certified
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

5.38 Carat Checkerboard Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
White Gold mounting. Approx. Dimensions: 1.09" l x 0.87” w x 76" h. Ring size 7.5, we offer ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

New 14k White Gold 1.03ct GIA Round Diamond Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
crafted from solid 14k white gold. This ring features a stunning, GIA certified, round brilliant diamond
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cushion Blue Sapphire and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Diamonds, approx. .20tcw. Hand crafted 14K White Gold mounting. Dimensions 0.70” L x 0.80” W. Size 7.5, we
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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White Gold Ring W Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the white gold ring w diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, white gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1135 vintage or 2209 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a white gold ring w diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a white gold ring w diamond has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alex Jona, Diana M. Jewels and Alex Soldier are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and emerald cut versions for sale. Most of our white gold ring w diamond for sale are for women, but there are 949 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a White Gold Ring W Diamond?

Prices for a white gold ring w diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $599,999, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,682.

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.