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14 Karat White Gold Diamond Floral Band Ring Size 9 #21452
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Floral Band Ring Size 9 Make a bold yet elegant statement with
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20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer ring all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This unique gorgeous ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin New Barocco Diamond Cigar Band Ring 18K White Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Miami, FL
This spectacular New Barocco diamond cigar band ring by Roberto Coin captures the essence of bold
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2010s Italian Baroque Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Trinity Tri Color Gold and Diamond Pave triple Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
White Gold each measuring 2 M.M wide, the White Ring is Pave set with Fine White Round Brilliant cut
Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

0.50 Carat Black and White Diamond Band Ring Set, 14K White Gold
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
classic band ring is set with one side of Black Diamonds and one side of brilliant cut round diamonds and
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Faraone Italy Emerald cut Diamond yellow and white Gold band Ring
By Faraone
Located in Napoli, NA
Wide band 18 kt yellow and white gold ring signed by the prestigious Italian company Faraone
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1990s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

HARAKH 18KT Yellow Gold Baguette Colorless Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
full eternity diamond ring is crafted in 18 KT yellow gold. The total diamond weight is 4 3/8 carats
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2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.29cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This classic diamond band ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases round cut shimmering
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2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary French Cut 1.00 Carat Diamond White Gold Band Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous Estate French Cut diamond band with a very unique look! Made of 18kt white gold, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Aquamarine and Diamond Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Darnestown, MD
Exquisite diamond band ring by Buccellati with a central aquamarine that weighs approximately 2
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond

5 Row Round and Baguette Diamond Statement Gold Band Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Oscar Worthy Round and Baguette Diamond 9.5mm Wide Gold Band Ring. Five
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Late 20th Century Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.80 Ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Sparkling diamonds with a total weight of 0.80 carats make this elegant 14K White Gold band ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.45cttw Prong Set Round Cut Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning wide band ring is crafted in high polished 14K white gold. Features prong set with
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Half Diamond Band 18k White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Wedding Ring
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish half diamond band crafted in 18k white gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds total an
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Gold Ring 1.90 Carat Princess Natural Colorless Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 14k White Gold Ring 1.90 Carat Princess Cut Natural Diamond Band. The ring is set with 11
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Channel Set Milgrain Wedding Band Ring 18K White Gold 1.05cttw
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold channel set diamond milgrain band. A wide band with three rows of channel set
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Effy Natural Brown 18K White Gold 3.50CTW Champagne White Diamond Band Ring
By Effy
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
• Metal: Solid 18K White Gold • Ring Size: 7 • Total Weight: 13 grams • Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 3.50
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Designer Jude Frances Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Jude Frances
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer Jude Frances diamond 18K white gold eternity band ring. Showcasing numerous round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.73 ct. Orange Zircon and Diamond Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, golden-orange zircon and the rich 18k yellow gold bezel are reminiscent of a sunset. The wide band
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

Pear Shape Sapphires and Diamonds Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold wide band with pear shape sapphires and diamonds Features 18K white gold 2.59 carat
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 K white Gold Band Ring Baguette Diamonds Paul Binder Zurich
By Paul Binder
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
used frequently. The Ring is set with 68 Baguette Diamonds in a channel setting. The total weight is
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Three Stone Blue Topaz Ring 6 Diamonds 14 Karat Gold Band Stacking Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
TOPAZ, THE WHITE DIAMONDS AND THE 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD SETTING CREATES A MAGICAL RING. IT CAN BE THE
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2ct Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring VS F/G 12x24mm
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
gold Ring measures, Wide 12 mm x 24mm in length Shiny organic textured, yellow Gold shank is durable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Reclaimed French Cut Diamond Band Ring - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
beautiful contemporary reclaimed French cut diamond band ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold. This beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold 0.70ct Diamond Half-Eternity Band Ring MF11-111925
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury band ring is simply exquisite. Set in 14K Rose Gold, Diamonds with a total weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

4.70 Carat Wide White Diamond Pave Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
FERRUCCI Wide diamond pave' ring, with a slightly dome feeling, a wrap of sparkling white diamonds
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Ramage Eternelle 18K White Gold Diamond Scalloped Band Ring Size 5.5
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Openwork foliate “Ramage” Eternelle band in 18K white gold, set with round brilliant diamonds (.68
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pomellato Iconica Ring 18k Gold Band
By Pomellato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brand’s Italian design language at its most straightforward. This gold band ring suits a wide range of
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Star Set Multi Gem and Diamond Wide Band, by Cartier, France
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Of wide design set with star set circular shaped sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds, mounted
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire

Flat Diamond Band with Wave Design, White Gold, Flush Set
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This diamond ring band is perfect for a wedding or anniversary ring! It is also perfect for a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Set of Ruby Emerald Sapphire Stacking Gold Bands with Diamonds
Located in Miami Beach, FL
yellow gold. Ring size 6 - 6.25 - they cannot be sized. Each band is approximately 3.85mm wide
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Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18K White Gold Marquise and Round Diamond 3/4 Eternity Band Ring
By Thomas Laine LLC
Located in New York City, NY
A fine 18k white gold band is set with an elegant rhythm of marquise and round diamonds, creating a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Florentine Eternity Band with Diamonds in White and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
superior level of quality and craftsmanship. 18k white gold openwork covers the entire surface of the wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold and Diamond Pave Rolling Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Trinity Rolling Ring, each band measures 3.5 M.M
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Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Cuban Link 1.40 Cttw Diamond Band Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
gold and is flexible for ultimate comfort! Diamond pave' all the way around with 84 shimmering diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.66ct Diamond Half-Eternity Band Ring MF09-111925
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
understated 14K Yellow Gold setting. A 3mm wide band and a 3mm top height make it an ideal piece for everyday
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

Diamond Wedding Band 18k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
. The band measures 3.7 mm wide and sits 2.8 mm above the finger. The ring is currently a size 8.5. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 1.52ct Diamond Half-Eternity Band Ring MF06-111925
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
exquisite ring. Crafted from 18K White Gold, wear it alone or create a stylish stacked set by pairing it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

Pinstripe Strength Diamond Cigar Band Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Highly polished 14k yellow gold with 114 hand-set Brilliant Cut diamonds set in a pinstripe pattern
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

18K Yellow Gold 1.52ct Diamond Half-Eternity Band Ring MF06-111925
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A classic design ensures this ring will never go out of style. Diamonds totaling 1.52 carats cover
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three-Row Brown Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brilliant Cut Brown Diamond Black Rhodium wide band Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...

Chanel Ultra Wide White Ceramic Diamond Flex Ring Size 5.25
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel white ceramic and diamond ultra-wide Flex Ring size 5 ¼. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-JHD84C
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

​Candy Pink Enamel Diamond Ring Sz 6.5 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish candy pink enamel diamond stacking band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 5 round
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold GIA 8.36ctw Carved Pink Spinel Yellow Blue Sapphire Wide Cigar Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare & Unique Cigar Band Ring, with GIA 8.36ctw Carved No Heat Pink Spinel, Yellow & Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning 14K white gold diamond eternity band is a timeless symbol of elegance and grace
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Green and White Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This is an S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid White Gold Wide Band Ring all handmade in Greece in
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.50ct Diamond Band 80s Vintage Ring Sz 7.75 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage pave diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s). Round brilliant
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Late 20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Pear Halo Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This eternity-style ring features a rhythmic loop design set with pear-shaped natural diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

10K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 7.5-7.75 #22219
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 7.5-7.75 This eye-catching 10K yellow gold
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20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14KT Yellow Gold 1 1/4 cttw Diamond Multi-Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A diamond fashion band ring that is designed with three rows of baguette diamonds. The wide band is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1.97Ct SI/H Marquise Diamond Cluster Band Ring 14k White Gold All Tariffs Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.97Ct SI/H Marquise Diamond Cluster Band Ring 14k White Gold All Tariffs Gold This ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Zambian Emerald Wedding Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Diamond Zambian Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Band Ring features pear cut diamonds set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Zambian Emerald Wedding Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Diamond Zambian Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Band Ring features pear cut diamonds set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Spiral Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring is all handmade in a unique design
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

White Enamel Diamond Eternity Ring Sz 6.5 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish white enamel & diamond stacking band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Round Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat White Gold Brilliant Cut White Diamond round band Ring is all handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Ambar Quadrillion Two Row Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 7.75
By Bez Ambar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ambar Quadrillion Two Row Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. The Ambar Quadrillion two-row Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Wide Gold Band Ring With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of wide gold band ring with diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold. Our selection of items includes 22 vintage examples as well as 16 contemporary versions. 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 wide gold band ring with diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Georgios Collections Inc, Five Star Jewelry and Tiffany Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for round cut wide gold band ring with diamonds and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes antique cushion cut and baguette cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of wide gold band ring with diamonds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Wide Gold Band Ring With Diamonds?

On average, wide gold band ring with diamonds at 1stDibs sell for $3,400, while they’re typically $799 on the low end and $13,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.