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Vintage Inspired Ruby Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold OV 5x4
Located in Columbus, OH
diamonds, all set in solid 14K gold. This ring can be a beautiful July birthstone gift for your loved ones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Emerald White Diamond 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 0.55
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Wire Ring 1960 s
Located in Milano, MI
Ring in 18ct white gold with 8x8 cut diamonds for a total of 0.5ct circa. The design of the ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

4ct Blue Zircon Ring w Natural Diamond Halo in Solid 14K White Gold Oval 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a sparkling 4.08 carat blue zircon in 14k white gold and natural earth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond 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 3.17
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flexible Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold ring consisting in 44 gold
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Aquamarine White Diamond White Gold Halo Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold solitaire ring showcasing a
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite 3.53cts. 18k White Gold Diamond Halo W/ Trillions and Round Diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
; clarity: VS1-2 diamond; color: G metal:18k gold type:ring weight:5.93 GR size:6 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 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 diamond pavé band ring, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Ghirigori White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Ghirigori 18 karat white gold diamond ring designed by Alex Jona and hand crafted in Italy, F color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, 18K white gold diamond serpent ring featuring eighty-seven micro set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 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 0.37
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Marquise Opal w/ 0.10ctw Diamond Pyramid Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Green Orange Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

One Carat Diamond Ring Enhancer, Yellow Gold Ring Jacket w 14 Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
diamonds are good quality as they are eye clean and white in color! This ring jacket can be adjusted to fit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 2.33 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 2.33 TCW Certified $3,950 221335
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.61 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond And Diamond Ring In 18K W Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Fancy Yellow diamond ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold
Category

2010s Thai Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 5.84 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 5.84 TCW Certified
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 2.32 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Natural Quality Ruby and Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 2.32 TCW Certified $5,950 310542
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Nigaam 1 Cttw Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring Size 7 W/18k White Gold Red Rhodium
Located in New York, NY
Embrace modern elegance with this captivating ruby and diamond bypass ring. This unique piece
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Rhodium

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, two raws of alternated brilliant and navette cut diamonds framed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Sigalit Petite Rustic Oval Diamond Ring 1 1/2 Carat T.W
Located in San Francisco, CA
details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: OVAL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bright 18K White Gold Natural Diamond 3 Stone Ring w/1.35 Carat - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Bright 18K White Gold Natural Diamond 3 Stone Ring w/1.35 Carat - GIA Certified Featuring our
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Green Namibian Tourmaline Stone 11.47 cts in 18KY&W Gold Ring w Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
warm 18K yellow gold has gold ropes and diamonds wrapping around the gem so gracefully she will find it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona White Diamond White Gold Wave Open Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold wave open band ring set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Style Band Wedding Ring w Milgrain in 14k White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
rings. The total diamond weight is .40 carats and the diamonds are all of excellent quality. The ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Oval Diamond Double Halo w/Milgrain Wedding Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white Center Diamonds: oval cut = 0.50cttw Color: I Clarity: I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold diamond coil serpent ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Ring W/ Garnet Baguette Diamonds
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful contemporary ring, made in 14k yellow gold, featuring a red garnet with white
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Twiggy White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Crossover Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold crossover band ring set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Love Knot Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold love knot ring featuring 49
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Tanzanite Diamond Ring Size 6 14k W Gold 4 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural 2 Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Size 6 14k W Gold 4 TCW Certified $5,950 402664 This high
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Two Tone Gold 1.32ctw Round Ruby w/ Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Gold w/ White Gold Accents Total Weight: 5.89 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 (Fitted on a finger. Sized with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

R-X RING C&W - 18K WG X RING with NATURAL YELLOW BROWNISH AND WHITE DIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD X RING with NATURAL YELLOW BROWNISH CANARY & WHITE DIAMONDS Metal: 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Classic Blue Diamond Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14k Gold Round 4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
and luxurious ring. Diamonds are set in solid 14K gold with strong prongs to allow you be able to wear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage inspired 14k W/gold "French cut" Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage inspired 14k White Gold "French cut" Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Wedding Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Custom Made Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
X 5.16mm Metal: 18K White Gold Polish Good Symmetry good Clarity I-1 Color W-X Side Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Princess-Cut Diamond in 14K White Gold Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
at its heart. Crafted in gleaming 14K white gold, the ring offers a classic and luxurious foundation
Category

2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1950s, Vintage Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.62 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Dual Ruby Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 5.02 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Natural Dual Ruby and Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 5.02 TCW Certified $5,950 310541
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring 14k W Gold 3.18 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 3.18 TCW Certified $4,975 217845 THIS
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Long Marquise Cut Sapphire w/ .50ct Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 0.50ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.50 (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold with White
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Emerald Diamond Ring 14k W Gold 1.7 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Emerald Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 1.7 TCW Certified $4,975 217846 Nothing says, “I
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring 14K W Gold 6.67 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 6.67 TCW Certified $5,990 216191 This is a
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring 14k W Gold 5.78 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Aquamarine Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 5.78 TCW Certified $4,795 217097 This is a
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

Nazarelle 14K W Gold 11.50ct Blue Tourmaline Diamond Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is designed by Nazarelle and made in 14k white gold. For the center stone it features one
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k W Gold 1.82 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.25 14k W Gold 1.82 TCW Certified $4,950 216683 This is a
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Alex Jona White White Diamond Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
centering a 0.38 carats, F Color, VVS2 Clarity brilliant round cut white diamond. Ring Size: 12 EU/6 US
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.9cts Estate Rubellite Tourmaline Ring w Natural Diamonds: 14k Solid Gold 6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A beautifully crafted 14K gold ring featuring a vivid red‑pink rubellite tourmaline as its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Onda White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold, onda diamond pavé ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Tourmaline Diamond Ring 14k W Gold 4.2 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Tourmaline Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 4.2 TCW Certified $5,975 217859 This is a one
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k W Gold 2.78 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 2.78 TCW Certified $5,975 219221 This is a
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Kat Florence 18k Gold 5.44ctw Pear Madagascar Morganite Diamond Ring w/ Box
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 1.05ct exact. as per paper Total Carat Weight: 5.44 exact Material: Solid 18k White Gold Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.40ctw Diamond Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 6.25, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
, VS2-I1 clarity *2 w/ minute chips Ring Size 6.25 Width: 2.2 mm Weight: 1.9 dwts. / 2 grams Stamps
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k W Gold 12.36 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Composite Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 7 14k W Gold 12.36 TCW Certified $3,475 219222
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Inspired 14k W/Gold Marquise Sapphire Baguette Diamond Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 14k white gold Marquise Sapphire and Baguette Cut Diamond Wedding Ring . Specifications
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Retro Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 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.