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Vintage bicolore GIA certified 1 Carat Diamond ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Vintage bicolore white and yellow gold 18 Karat ring. The ring is set with a center Asher cut
Category

Late 20th Century European Band Rings

Materials

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

"Great Lawn" Fancy Colored Diamond Simon Ardem New York Fall Collection Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring with cross band of Pink pave set Diamonds, center stone is .90ct Asscher cut Orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful diamond five-stone ring! Crafted in 18k vibrant yellow gold, the front of this ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Tsavorite and Diamond Classic Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Here is a ring you will fall in love for an eternity. This Asscher cut yellow vibrant green color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 5.97cts Lapis 0.53cts Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
and captivating square-shaped ring features a striking square-cut lapis lazuli at its center
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.68tcw 14K Natural Princess Cut Emerald Diamond Trilogy 3Stone Bezel Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This band ring features a stunning 3.1mm princess-cut diamond as its centerpiece, with two
Category

2010s Colombian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Natural 0.03cts Diamond 1.20cts Sapphire Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 0.03 cts Sapphire Weight: 1.20 cts this ring is available in all sizes
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 0.78cts Emerald 0.09cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
: Heart Cut ✦ Gemstone Weight : 0.780 Carats ✦ Gemstone Grade : AAA DIAMOND DETAILS : ✦ Diamond Type
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural 0.36cts Ruby 0.50cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural 0.370cts Peridot 0.110cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
✦ Diamond Clarity: VSI ✦ Diamond Cut: Excellent - Very Good ✦ Diamond Weight: 0.110 carat METAL DETAILS
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold

Natural 2.25cts Ruby 0.22cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
captivating floral-inspired ring is crafted in 18-carat yellow gold, featuring a dazzling arrangement of pear
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural 1.16cts Ruby 0.29cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
striking ring features a marquise-cut ruby at its center, radiating a deep, passionate red that captures
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural pink sapphire diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire baguette cut eternity band diamond ring gold Natural pink sapphire diamond ring gold
Category

2010s Indian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.67cts Aquamarine 0.33cts Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
elegant ring features a dazzling oval-cut aquamarine at its center, radiating serene blue hues that evoke
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural 0.20cts Diamond 2.25cts Emerald Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 0.20 cts Emerald Weight: 2.25 cts this ring is available in all sizes
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 2.24cts Emerald 0.70cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
: Natural ✦ Diamond Size : 1.30-1.80 MM ✦ Diamond Shape : Round Brilliant Cut ✦ Number of diamonds : 0.70
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural 3.21cts Citrine 0.27cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
radiant brilliance. The citrine is encircled by a halo of sparkling round-cut diamonds, which continue
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural 5.30cts Aquamarine 0.34cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
. The serene blue aquamarine is beautifully accented with a halo of shimmering brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural 2.01cts Aquamarine 0.23cts Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
exquisite oval-shaped ring showcases a sparkling oval-cut aquamarine at its center, radiating a serene
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural 0.26cts Diamond 1.99cts Opal Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
. Surrounding the opal is a sparkling halo of brilliant-cut diamonds, adding elegance and brilliance to the
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Natural 2.58cts Moonstone 0.20cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
gemstone is beautifully framed by a sparkling halo of round-cut diamonds, which continue partially down the
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

Natural 0.25cts Diamond 1.94cts Ruby Ring in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
elegant ring is beautifully crafted in 14-carat gold, featuring a stunning oval-cut ruby at its center
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Natural 0.30cts Ruby 0.15cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Cut : Excellent ✦ Diamond Weight : 0.15 Carats METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal : 14K Gold ✦ Metal Color
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Natural 0.23cts Diamond 1.60cts Opal Ring in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
: 3.074 gms Gold Purity: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 0.23 cts Opal Weight: 1.60 cts this ring is
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Natural 2.75cts Opal 0.28cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
opal is beautifully framed by a sparkling halo of round-cut diamonds, adding brilliance and contrast
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Natural 0.09cts Diamond 0.56cts Ruby Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
elegant ring features a stunning oval-cut ruby at its center, symbolizing love and passion. The ruby is
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Natural 1.56cts Turquoise 0.10cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
exquisite ring is handcrafted in 18-carat yellow gold, featuring a striking pear-shaped turquoise as its
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Natural 3.53cts Emerald 0.54cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
: Slightly included ✦ Diamond Cut : Excellent - Very Good ✦ Diamond Weight : 0.85 Carats METAL DETAILS
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 13.59ct Natural Vivid Blue Green Tourmaline diamonds ring 18kt
Located in New York, NY
natural round diamonds: G-color, Vs-2 clarity, Bead Set. 18kt. yellow gold 33.5 grams. Depth of ring
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.31 cts emerald diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald heart eternity band ring gold Natural heart cut emerald diamond eternity ring gold
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 1.24cts pink sapphire heart 1.10cts diamond ring gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire heart baguette cut diamond ring gold Natural pink sapphire heart diamond ring gold
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

Natural 1.38cts Pink Sapphire 0.59cts Diamond Ring 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made, HEART-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a PINK
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 5.27Ct Square Blue Topaz Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Radiate sophistication and elegance with this stunning 14-karat yellow gold ring, featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Square Shape Green Tsavorite Diamond Classic Half Eternity Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Here is a ring you will fall in love for an eternity. This Asscher cut yellow vibrant green color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Retro 14k Palladium Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
vibrant 14k yellow gold, and features three asscher cut diamonds running horizontally across the front of
Category

Vintage 1930s Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 1990 s 5.31 CTW Fancy Green Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an Asscher cut diamond weighing 5.01 carats Fancy dark gray-yellowish green color with
Category

1990s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.91cts Ruby 0.32cts Diamond Band Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
. Real ruby diamond emerald cut eternity band ring gold Natural octagon cut ruby with diamond ring red
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3ct Natural Purple Pink Sapphire Diamonds Ring 18kt Plat
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 3.00ct Natural Purple Pink Sapphire ring. Report: 6355608593 Asscher cut: 8.57 X
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natural 4.21cts Rainbow Sapphire 0.69cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a RAINBOW SAPPHIRE gemstone
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 0.22cts Zambian Emerald 0.12cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
✦ Diamond Clarity: VSI ✦ Diamond Cut: Excellent - Very Good ✦ Diamond Weight: 0.12 Carats METAL DETAILS
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 0.340cts Zambian Emerald 0.130cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
: F-G ✦ Diamond Clarity : VSI ✦ Diamond Cut : Excellent - Very Good ✦ Diamond Weight : 0.130 carat
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 5.50cts Zambian Emerald 0.85cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
✦ Diamond Color : F-G ✦ Diamond Clarity : VSI ✦ Diamond Cut : Excellent - Very Good ✦ Diamond Weight : 0.85
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Edwardian 1.30ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Stone Shape: Asscher Cut Carat Weight: 1.30 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Size: M
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Blue 7.2 Carat Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
cut, Surrounded by 12 Diamonds Approximately 1/2 Carat, 3 on each angle. Ring is a size 8-3/4 and can
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 0.89cts Zambian Emerald 0.06cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a Zambian emerald set within
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural 0.20cts Zambian Emerald 0.49cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
✦ Diamond Cut : Excellent - Very Good ✦ Diamond Weight : 0.490 Carats METAL DETAILS : ✦ Metal : 18K Gold
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Platinum 1.75 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
A timeless engagement ring, showcasing a low temp heated 1.00 carats Asscher cut cornflower blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

.60 Carat Diamond Sapphire White Gold Knot Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond knot ring. Flat open braided design ring with 1 square cut Ascher center stone
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Designer 2.15 Carat Diamond Total Weight Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Designer 2.15 Carat Diamond Total Weight Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Gold. The ring is two
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.64cts Blue Sapphire 0.61cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a BLUE SAPPHIRE gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.87cts Pink Sapphire 0.55cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
ring. Pink sapphire emerald cut diamond ring gold Natural 1.50CT cushion pink sapphire diamond pink
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 3.99cts Blue Sapphire 0.43cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a BLUE SAPPHIRE gemstone set
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 7.30 cts ruby 0.72 cts diamond ring 14K gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby diamond oval eternity band ring gold Natural 5x4MM 8-9CTW ruby diamond ring 14k 18k gold
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

4.56tcw 18K GIA Three Stone Colombian Emerald Pear Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
earth-mined emeralds. Pear cut diamonds weigh an outstanding 0.85 total carat weight, elegantly
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Natural 0.35cts Pink Sapphire 1.41cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
: F-G ✦ Diamond Clarity : VSI ✦ Diamond Cut : Excellent ✦ Diamond Weight : 1.11 Carats METAL DETAILS
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.50cts Pink Sapphire 0.81cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
-G ✦ Diamond Clarity : VSI ✦ Diamond Cut : Old European Cut ✦ Diamond Weight : 0.81 Carats METAL
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.58cts Blue Sapphire 0.48cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made, HEART-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a blue
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact yellow asscher cut diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 7 vintage editions and 45 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect yellow asscher cut diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic yellow asscher cut diamond ring over the years, but those made by Single Stone, Roman Malakov and David Gross Group are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a asscher cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and emerald cut alternatives. Most of our yellow asscher cut diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Ring?

On average, a yellow asscher cut diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $26,000, while they’re typically $418 on the low end and $585,000 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.

Questions About Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Asscher cut diamond ring is one that has a central stone with a square shape and a stepped cut. Its high crown and deep pavilion give the diamond a brilliant sparkling appearance. Shop a variety of Asscher cut diamond gemstone rings on 1stDibs.