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Vintage Solid Gold .90ctw Round Diamond Cluster Spray Sputnik Domed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
White Diamonds - 0.90ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Baskets Weight: 11.58
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 0.66 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Fine Quality Blue Sapphire Ring 6.5 14k White Gold 0.66 TCW Certified $1,190 217007 This
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold

ArtCarved Solid Gold Pave Diamond Florentine Finish Wide Buckle Band Ring
By Art Carved
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - 0.15ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 10.15 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 0.36ctw Round Diamond Solitaire Dainty Engagement Promise Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
color - I Color - SI2 Clarity - 0.06ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Head
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Revival Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Blue Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring. Center securely nestled with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Le Vian 7 Carat Oval Morganite Chocolate Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Chocolatier® sweetened with accents of 1/3 cts. Chocolate Diamonds (1/3 ct. t.w.) and White Diamonds (3/8 ct
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

10K White Gold Natural Emerald Eternity Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Our classic white gold half eternity ring is set with five vibrant natural emeralds, each measuring
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14k Gold Silver 3.63ctw GIA Fancy Brown White Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Yellow Gold w/ Silver Top Basket Weight: 2.65 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (We can custom size this ring. Please
Category

Antique 19th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Henri Daussi 3.17ct Center with 0.49ct T.W. Trapez Side Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Henri Daussi Signed 18K White Gold three stone diamond engagement ring in four prong style setting
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Gold Palladium GIA 3.35ct Pear Cabochon Emerald Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Carat Weight: 3.35 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Ring w/ Palladium Top - Stamped 14k Weight
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

NWT $9, 000 Rare Important 5 Row 18KT Gold Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Diamond Ring Band. Beautifully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Revival Gold Vintage Navette Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted in 18K White Gold. Ring size 6.75, we offer ring re-sizing. Dimensions: 1” l x 0.7” w. The
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Halo Ring with Fancy Yellow/SI1 GIA Radiant Cut Diamond Center. D1.30ct.t.w.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Halo ring in 14K white gold with pave set rounds around GIA certified Fancy Yellow/SI1 radiant cut
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Halo Split Shank Ring with F/SI2 GIA Round Diamond Center. D4.60ct.t.w.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Halo split shank ring in 18K white gold with prong set rounds around GIA certified F/SI2 cushion
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Double Halo Ring with Very Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Center. D1.65ct.t.w
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double halo ring in 18K white gold with pave set rounds and bezel set GIA certified Very Light
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Sebastian Bernards 2.53 Ct Cushion Sapphire 18K Engagag. Ring w. PS Diamond Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold - 6.10 gr. Ring size: Custom sized to fit.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 1940s Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat yellow and white gold cocktail ring. This fine and impressive ruby, sapphire and diamond ring has
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Testudo 18 Karat White Gold Dome Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold Testudo dome ring. Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dome Rings

Materials

White Gold

Double Halo Ring with GIA certified T/VS2 Round Diamond Center. D1.46ct.t.w.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double halo split shank ring in 18K white gold with pre-set rounds and GIA certified T/VS2 round
Category

2010s North American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s 1.10 Carat Sapphire 1.20 Carat Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat white gold, platinum set cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Black White Diamonds Crystal Art Deco Style, Victorian Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and one of a kind, Black and White Diamonds & transparent Crystal Art Deo style
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage 14k Gold 3.87ctw Colombian Emerald Diamond Cluster Spray Cocktail ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Total Carat Weight: 3.87 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 7.78 Grams Ring Size
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Fillagree Diamond Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Antique Art Deco Fillagree Diamond Ring set in 14 kt White Gold This one-of-a-kind Antique
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Alex Jona Tsavorite 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold band ring set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.5 Carat Marquise Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Nijma M Fine Jewelry
Located in Toronto, CA
dimensions (each): 4.5mm L x 2.5mm W Widest ring width (from prong to prong (3 diamonds)): 18 mm Width (from
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.5 Carat Marquise Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
0.5 Carat Marquise Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
$1,652 Sale Price / item
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"Penny Preville" jewelry design Diamond 18K W.G. Ring with South Sea Pearl
By Penny Preville
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring White Gold 18K Diamond weight: 0.94 CT, F, VS1 Grey Pink
Category

Early 2000s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.5 Carat Marquise Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Nijma M Fine Jewelry
Located in Toronto, CA
Diamond dimensions (each): 4.5mm L x 2.5mm W Widest ring width (from prong to prong (3 diamonds)): 18 mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.5 Carat OEC Diamond Gold Solitaire Vintage Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
White Gold. Size 5.75, we offer ring re-sizing. Dimensions: 1.00” l x .8” w x .4” h. Ideal worn alone or
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian 1 Carat Chocolate Diamond Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
/2 ct t.w. Chocolate Diamonds creating the unusual band. Ring Size: 7
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Tanzanite 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold band ring set with four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold band ring set with three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous and Chic Amethyst ring set in 18k white gold . The amethyst is a special Trillion cut
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold

Antique and Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive diamond solitaire engagement ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Aquamarine Blue Sapphire White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold solitaire ring, centering a 1.03
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Tanzanite 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring centering a cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautifully designed ring with tourmaline and diamond set in 18k white gold ! it much more pretty
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Natural Solitaire Colombian Emerald Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.35 Cts Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Solitaire Colombian Emerald Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 1.35 Cts Certified $3,950
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

6.50 Carat Trillion Rubellite Tourmaline Gemstone and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
.35tcw Diamonds. Hand crafted 14K Rose Gold and White Gold unique mounting. Ring size 8, we offer ring re
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Natural Solitaire Aquamarine Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 1.60 Cts Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Solitaire Finely Faceted Aquamarine Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 1.60 Cts Certified $3,950
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Natural Multicolored Sapphire Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 5.28 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Multicolored Sapphire Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 5.28 TCW Certified $3,950 217061 This is a
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Diamond Designer Mauboussin Paris Gold Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
By Mauboussin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Mauboussin Paris Designer 18K Gold Diamond Cocktail Band Ring, securely Hand set
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Solitaire Aquamarine Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 2.71 Cts Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Solitaire Aquamarine Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 2.71 Cts Certified $2,490 401572 This is a
Category

1990s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Natural Emerald Sapphire Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 4.95 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Natural Emerald and White Sapphire Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 4.95 TCW Certified $5,950
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Gold

Sophisticated 7.14ct Chrysoberyl and Diamonds in 14k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sophisticated 7.14ct Chrysoberyl and Diamonds in 14k White Gold - GIA Certified Showcasing a
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

New Platinum 18k Gold GIA 3.5ctw Yellow White Radiant Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(exact) Material: Solid 950 Platinum w/ 18k Yellow Gold Basket Weight: 7.08 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (fitted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

30.09 Carat Aquamarine and 2.94 Carat Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The ring is an exceptional gauge of gold and
Category

20th Century English Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Solitaire Blue Topaz Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 19.58 Cts Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Solitaire Blue Topaz Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 19.58 Cts Certified $3,950
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold

Alex Jona Tanzanite Blue Sapphire White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold band ring set with a 1.53
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

LeVian 2.16 Carat Three-Stone Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K W
Located in Chicago, IL
. Crafted in 18K white gold, the ring weighs 4.2 grams and is a US size 7. It is stamped “LeVian” and “18K
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

14k Gold AGL 6.9ctw Elongated Rectangular Emerald Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Carat Weight: 6.9 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 7.24 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Halo Split Shank Ring with FDBGY/SI1 GIA Cushion Cut Diamond Center. D1.68ct.t.w
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Halo split shank ring in 18K white gold with pave set rounds and GIA certified Fancy Deep Brownish
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold 0.23ct Diamond Floating Solitaire Polished Octagonal Shape Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.23ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Center Basket Weight: 7.57 Grams Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

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

2010s British Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.45 Carat AGL Natural Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Ring Diamonds total 0.22 ct W VS from a dazzlingly History of 1930to40
Located in Viena, Viena
diamond in transition cut of 0.20 ct, W (white) / VS (very small inclusions) and two diamond roses, ring
Category

2010s German Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique French Gold Platinum 1.22ct GIA Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Cushion Cut - Channel Set - Deep Blue Color Material: Solid 18k White Gold Shank w/ Gold Platinum
Category

Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

9k Gold, White Gold

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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.