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14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Ring Designer Fashion Diamond Ring Modern Design Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Wedding Band 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Wedding Band 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring Anniversary Ring Gift Light weight can
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 K Gold Mens Ring with Ruby.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 K Gold Mens Ring with Ruby. Gold ring for men with ruby. Unisex ring with ruby. Natural ruby
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

14 K Gold Mens Ring with Ruby.
14 K Gold Mens Ring with Ruby.
$640 Sale Price / item
20% Off
14 K Gold Mens Ring with Sapphire.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 K Gold Mens Ring with Sapphire. Gold ring for men with sapphire. Blue sapphire gold ring. Unisex
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

14 K Gold Mens Ring with Sapphire.
14 K Gold Mens Ring with Sapphire.
$640 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band Additional information
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Band Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Band Engagement Ring Women Couple Promise Ring Jewelry. Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold Floral Minimalist Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Anniversary Ring Gift. Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

18K Retro-Era 0.96 Carat Total G/VS Diamond Solid White Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
jewelry apart from the mass-produced jewelry made now. Crafted from 18K white gold, this ring is a hefty
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band Gift Additional
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Modern Marquise cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gadrooned Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
little worn - Fully checked and repolished. Our opinion : A yellow gold diamond ring that can be worn on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14k Solid Gold Diamond Curved Wedding Band Enhancer Stack Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Full Finger, Spinner, Signet, Pinky Ring, Pillbox, Split Shank, Wrap Base Metal: White Gold
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eostre Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A marquise yellow diamond and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. The yellow diamond is set in the
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2010s Oceanic Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eternity Ring Diamond Band in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Eternity Ring Band Diamond Band In 14k Solid Gold Wedding Ring Jewelry Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

1930s Art Deco Diamond Paving 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold and platinum. Important Art Deco ring, its signet-style setting is set
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Cluster Heart Ring In 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cluster Heart Ring In 14k Solid Gold Forever Promise Ring Valentine Ring Light weight can
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2010s Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Crescent Moon Diamond Ring Band in 14k Solid Gold Horn Ring Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Crescent Moon Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Horn Ring Designer Diamond Ring Band. Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Open Circle Diamond Statement Ring 14k Solid Gold Solitaire Designer Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Open Circle Diamond Statement Ring 14k Solid Gold Solitaire Designer Ring Band Additional
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2010s Indian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Solid 14k Gold Diamond Eternity Band Wedding Band Statement Ring Designer Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid 14k Gold Diamond Eternity Band Wedding Band Statement Ring Designer Ring Additional
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eternity Band Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Eternity Band Natural Diamond Ring Wedding Proposal Diamond Ring. Light weight can
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2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond in 14k Solid Gold Open Cuff Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cuff Ring 14k Solid Gold Open Wedding Ring Valentines Gift For Women Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Square Statement Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Square Cocktail Ring Wedding Statement Filigree Ring Gift Light weight can
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Solid Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Statement Blossom Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Statement Ring Blossom Engagement Ring Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14k Solid Gold Infinity Ring Band Natural Diamond Eternity
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Infinity Ring Band Natural Diamond Eternity Band Birthday Gift. Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

3 Natural Diamond Wedding Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond 14k Solid Gold Ring 3 Diamond Ring Bridal Wedding Gift Jewelry Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold Band Open Bar Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Open Gold Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Band Open Bar Ring Women/men Unisex Ring. Additional
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Stacking Bar Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stacking Bar Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold Bar Ring Diamond Gift For Mom. Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Heart Love Couple Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Heart Ring Love Couple Ring Gold Birthday Ring Jewelry Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Chevron Diamond 14k Gold Stack Ring Double V Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Chevron Diamond Band 14k Gold Stack Ring Bridal Double V Band Wedding Ring Gift This ring is a
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Wedding Band 14k Solid Yellow Gold Stacking Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Wedding Band 14k Solid Yellow Gold Stacking Ring Anniversary Ring Gift Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Eternity Band 14K Solid Yellow Gold Engraved Star Diamond Stacking Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Eternity Band 14K Solid Yellow Gold Engraved Star Diamond Stacking Ring. Light weight can
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pave Diamond Hinged Chiclet Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A modern-day take on the Signet Ring, Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Diamond Hinged Chiclet Ring sparkles
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Gents Ring, London 1904
Located in London, GB
yellow gold, this bold ring features a spectacular old mine cut diamond at its centre, weighing
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20th Century English Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Minimalist Diamond Wedding Ring V Band in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimalist Diamond Wedding Ring V Band 14k Solid Gold Diamond Band Birthday Gift Light weight can
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2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Eternity Diamond Stackable Half Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Eternity Diamond Half Band In 14k Solid Gold Diamond Stackable Ring Wedding Gift Light weight can
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2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Minimalist Diamond Leaf Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Leaf Ring 14k Solid Gold Minimalist Diamond Wedding Ring Band. Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold Eternity Diamond 8mm Broad Personalized Name Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Eternity Name Band Diamond 8mm Broad Personalize: d Name Ring Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Contemporary 7.73 Carat Emerald and 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring (2016)
By Theo Fennell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 7.73 carat emerald and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of
Category

2010s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Color: Gold Number of Diamonds: 32 Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Trillion Cut 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Split Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Trillion Cut 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Split Band Ring combines elegance with a modern flair
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Wedding Band 14K Solid Yellow Gold Crown Stacking Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Wedding Band 14K Solid Yellow Gold Crown Stacking Ring Anniversary Gift Additional
Category

2010s Indian Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Three-Stone Gents Ring
Located in London, GB
aesthetic. Crafted in warm 18 carat yellow gold, the ring features a smooth, gently curved band that
Category

Vintage 1960s English Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Natural 0.83cts rainbow sapphire 0.08 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire personalised name letter signet ring gold Natural sapphire diamond initial letter
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 2.07 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920's 2.07 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Dainty Round Eternity Band Anniversary Couple Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Dainty Round Eternity Band Anniversary Couple Ring Band Additional
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

6.60 carat total weight round brilliant cut diamond rose gold ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A 6.6-carat total weight round brilliant cut diamond signet ring in 14k rose gold. This ring
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold

Vintage 1.28ct GIA Natural Diamond Retro Men’s Ring in Two-Tone Gold 14k
Located in Miami, FL
style, GIA diamond, two-tone gold, statement signet
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Set of 3 Diamond Name Ring Eternity Band in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Metal: Yellow Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone: Diamond Ring
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Open Wedding Band 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring Wedding Double Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Open Wedding Band 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring Wedding Double Band Additional
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.07 cts blue sapphire 0.21 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
diamond Vintage signet chunky ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Blue Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.17 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Gypsy Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A bold solitaire gypsy engagement ring with a 1.17 carat old mine cut diamond from the estate fine
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Solid Diamond Wedding Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner, Split Shank, Wrap Base Metal: Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 0.89 cts zambian emerald 0.06 cts diamond T letter ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald diamond personalised name letter signet ring gold Natural round emerald diamond letter
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Lapiz Lazuli and Diamond Ring, 18K
Located in New York, NY
An oval design ring containing a semi- oval lapis lazuli on its other half and polished gold and
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

6.05ct Natural Columbian Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage 80s Sz 5 Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural emerald & diamond ring (circa 1980s) crafted in 18k yellow gold. Natural emerald
Category

Late 20th Century Colombian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural 2.01 cts pink sapphire 0.28 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire heart diamond bezel set big gypsy ring gold Natural pink sapphire flush set pinky
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Owl Onyx Ring of 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Mid 20th Century Statement Ring – Onyx with Diamond-Eyed Gold Owls in 10k Gold: This striking
Category

Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold

Natural Diamond Bar 14K Yellow Band Solid Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Signet, Spinner, Split Shank, Wrap, Bar Ring Base Metal: Yellow Gold Diamond Weight
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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White Gold Signet Rings With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of white gold signet rings with diamonds available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 5 vintage versions or 18 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of white gold signet rings with diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but contemporary and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by FANCS V by Simona Elia, Coomi and Marlo Laz are consistently popular. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and baguette cut white gold signet rings with diamonds for sale. Most of our white gold signet rings with diamonds for sale are for women, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are White Gold Signet Rings With Diamonds?

Prices for white gold signet rings with diamonds start at $756 and top out at $25,934 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,495.

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.