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Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Rhodium Diamond Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring handmade from solid 18 Carat Yellow Gold and decorated with granulation and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold

Small 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eternal Dune Band Ring with Diamonds from Keiko Mita
By Keiko Mita
Located in Washington, DC
K.Mita's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eternal Dune Band Ring is accented with pave Diamonds (0.51 Carats
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leo Pizzo 18K Rose Gold Wide Diamond Constellation Ring, Italian, c. 1995
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Miami, FL
karat rose gold and set with a constellation of round brilliant diamonds. The ring features the house’s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

.75 Carat Diamond White Gold Flexible Eternity Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
7mm wide flexible pave diamond eternity band. Set with 51 round cut diamonds in an 18k white gold
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Wide Diamond Ladies Ring 18K Yellow White Gold 0.26 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Our wide diamond band in 18K gold is made in two-tone gold. It is an appealing mix of smooth yellow
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 K yellow white brushed Gold band Ring Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Featuirng a stunning Ring in 18 K yellow and white textured and brushed Gold. This 1.66 cm wide
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Yellow White Emerald Diamond Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Designer ring all handmade from solid 18 Karat White Gold and microscopically decorated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Mother of Pearl Triangular Inlay Band Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
mother of pearl that flows seamlessly within the curved design of the wide 14 karat rose gold band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold and Black Rhodium Diamond Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring handmade from solid 18 Carat White Gold and decorated with granulation and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Hand Engraved Stackable Band, Round Diamonds Scallop 14k Gold Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
when you stack it with other rings. A total of 0.12 carats diamonds are set in the band and the design
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vitolo 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Etruscan-Style Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white gold star-shaped settings accentuate the band with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Sepkus "Mini 62" Band Ring with White Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
-hammered 18 karat oxidized yellow gold band with bezel set round diamonds, 2.5 mm wide.This ring is of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Captivating 0.43ct Natural Diamonds Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
. Sized at 51EU / 13HK, the wide band design makes it a statement piece—perfect as a fashion-forward ring
Category

2010s Singaporean Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Heavy Wide David Yurman Stax Chain Link Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stax Chain Link Wide Diamond Ring From the Stax Collection. This band features professionally pave set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold and Black Rhodium Diamond Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring handmade from solid 18 Carat White Gold and decorated with granulation and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Scalloped multi row diamond band ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 14 karat rose gold ring is designed with a bold, sculptural presence. The wide band features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Sepkus "Circle Dome" Band Ring with White Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
ring. Hand-hammered 18 karat oxidized yellow gold band with bezel set round diamonds, 3 mm wide on top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sofia Fiori White And Blue Diamond White Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofia Fiori white and blue Diamond white gold band ring. The Sofia Fiori white and blue diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Design Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S. Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Made Diamond Ring with the Greek Key design that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Hermes Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring Size 6 52
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
features a wide band crafted from 18k white gold, offering a sleek and polished surface that exudes a
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Diamond White Rhodium Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer ring is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and custom-made. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Gold

18 K rose Gold Pave Band Ring fancy Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A sophisticated band ring crafted in 18 K rose Gold, featuring 191 round fancy Sapphires in various
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Sepkus "Micro Windows" Band Ring with White Diamonds in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From the studio of Alex Sepkus in New York - 18 karat rose gold "Micro Windows" band style ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Tanzanite and Ruby Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with Byzantine workmanship and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold White and Black Diamond Long Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat White Gold Brilliant Cut White and Black Diamond, wide band ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

0.55cttw Round Diamond Crisscross Square Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This wide band openwork crisscross square ring is crafted in high polished 14K yellow gold. Set
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zig Zag Band Ring in 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
A wide band ring in an interesting zig zag shape with a row of white diamonds in the center. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Marquise Natural Diamond Broad Diamond Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
diamonds -Made to order and can be personalized (up to 5 letters) -Ships worldwide from India -Wide band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

0.54cttw Round Diamond Crisscross Square Band Ring 14k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This wide band openwork crisscross square ring is crafted in high polished 14K rose gold. Set with
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari B Zero Wide Four- Band , 18 Karat Rose Gold Loops White Eternity Band
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
collection. B.zero1 four-band ring with two 18 kt rose gold loops and a white ceramic spiral. Ring Size: 9 or
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

4.70 Carat Wide White Diamond Pave Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Wide diamond pave' ring, with a slightly dome feeling, a wrap of sparkling white diamonds, G color
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band with Euro Shank
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: 15 round brilliant cut = .25cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.80 Carat Wide White Diamond Pavé Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Wide diamond pave' ring, with a slightly dome feeling, a wrap of sparkling white diamonds, G color
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18k Diamonds On All Sides Wide Eternity Band 5.50cttw Sz 6
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully done band done in 18K white gold set on the top and sides with 5 rows of G-H color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold and Three Row White Wide Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Band Ring is all handmade in a unique design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.50 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Tanzanite and diamond 12mm wide tapered band ring. 3 oval tanzanite stones with 8 round accent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant 14K white gold diamond band from the 1970s showcases 12 prong-set, round brilliant-cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond, and yellow gold ring, set with three half seed pearls, and two old
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 3.40ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring MF03-121525
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This eternity band ring is simple, elegant, and perfectly understated. Ideal for everyday wear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

18K Yellow Gold 4.08ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring MF15-121525
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This eternity band ring is ideal for any minimalist. Square cut Diamonds with a total weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

Temple St. Clair Diamond Flower Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Temple St. Clair
Located in New York, NY
This elegant wide band ring by Temple St. Clair is handcrafted in rich 18K yellow gold. The design
Category

1990s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen Diamond Thick Band Ring 14K White Gold 0.50cttw
Located in New York, NY
This wide band openwork design ring is crafted from rich 14K white gold. Set with tiny diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Crivelli Four Leaf Clover Diamond Band Ring in 18kt Gold
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
diamond, totaling approximately 0.06 carats, adding a subtle sparkle. The wide band design showcases the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

8.5 Carat Diamond Pave Set 18K Gold Vintage Dome Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
cut diamonds. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold with a wide band design, it’s a striking statement piece
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.70 Carat Wide White Diamond Pavé Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Wide diamond pave' ring, with a slightly dome feeling, a wrap of sparkling white diamonds, G color
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate 18k Wide Large Diamond Cigar Band 4.65cttw F Vs Sz 6
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An extremely well done ring made in 18K yellow gold and set with perfectly matched, collection
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Fred of Paris Triple Arc Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous brand new Fred of Paris ring adorned with (.49ct) of finest round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Fred of Paris Triple Arc Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous brand new Fred of Paris ring adorned with (.49ct) of finest round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 Diamond White Gold Band Ring 54
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous ring from Bulgari's iconic B.zero1 collection features a wide band design crafted in
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Two-Tone Blue White Diamond Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with Byzantine workmanship and a unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

18K White Gold 3.98ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring MF04-121525
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Round cut Diamonds with a total weight of 3.98 carats make this eternity band incredibly impressive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

Diamond Stackable Band in 14k Yellow Gold .42 Carat Round Diamond Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
diamond sits in four prongs which means it is durable for everyday wear. The band is 2 mm wide and perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold 2.32ctw Emerald Diamond 3/4 Eternity Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 2.32ctw Emerald Diamond 3/4 Eternity Band Ring This stunning 2.32ctw Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond 18k White Gold Ladies Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
band ring. This small version of Maillon Panthere is Crafted in Luxurious 18K white gold, this  the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

TIFFANY Co. 18K Gold Diamond Signature X Ring 5.5, wider and heavier version
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Signature X Ring 5.5 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 5.5 Width
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 6.68 Carats Total Round Cut Diamond Wide Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous wide wedding band, featuring dazzling round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 6.68 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Ruby Diamond Wedding Engagement Band Ring Stacking 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a classic Marquise Ruby and Diamond Wedding Engagement Stack Band Ring. The five vivid
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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.