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GIA Certified 10 Carat Round Cut Diamond Ring D Color Flawless Type IIA
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacular engagement ring features a dazzling 10 carat round brilliant cut diamond
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certifed 10 Carat Heart Cut Engagement Platinum Ring D Color VVS1 Clarity
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 10 Carat Heart Cut Diamond Engagement Ring – GIA Certified Indulge in the timeless
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Ring D VVS
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 10 carat pear cut diamond ring set with two pear cut diamonds all d color vvs in
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1.71 Carat D Color Round Diamond Solitaire Ring Princess Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Engagement Ring Set in 14k White Gold Features 1.71 Carat, D Color, SI2 Clarity Center
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Engraved Platinum GIA Certified 1.20 Carat D Color SI1 Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring. Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- GIA Certified Cushion Cut Diamond Center D Color SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Round D Color 0.73 Carat Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond D color VS1 clarity, 2 Prong Set Round Diamonds, G color VS1 clarity, .32 carats, 10 Pave Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Discover the GIA Certified 10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, a timeless masterpiece of elegance
Category

2010s Indian Romantic Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

GIA Certified 10 Ct. Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring D VVS
Located in Chicago, IL
: Carat Weight: 10 ct Color Grade: D Clarity Grade: VVS2 This ring is a symbol of timeless luxury
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Discover the GIA Certified 10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, a timeless masterpiece of elegance
Category

2010s Indian Romantic Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...

GIA Certified 10 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Discover the GIA Certified 10 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Ring, a breathtaking masterpiece of timeless
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 10 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 10 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Ring, masterfully crafted in platinum. This stunning ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Emerald Shape Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
10-carat emerald cut diamond set in luxurious platinum, exuding elegance and sophistication. The
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant solitaire engagement ring features a stunning 10-carat emerald cut diamond GIA
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Platinum Ring TYPE IIB
Located in Chicago, IL
10 carat oval cut diamond set in luxurious platinum, exuding elegance and sophistication. The
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Oval Diamond Platinum Ring TYPE 2A GOLCONDA
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring showcases a 10 carat oval cut diamond, certified by the GIA. The centerpiece
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified D Color SI1 0.90 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond D Color SI1 Clarity 0.90 Carats. Two Tapered Baguette Diamonds, F-G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity, 0.37
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Type IIA
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning platinum ring showcases a remarkable 10-carat oval-cut diamond as the centerpiece
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Custom-Cut GIA Certified Type IIA Diamond 10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Cut diamond, Type IIA, D color, VS1 clarity – the pinnacle of purity, beauty, and rarity. Unlike
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Men Pinky Ring Emerald & Diamonds D.10ct E.50ct 14kwg
Located in New York, NY
centerpiece is a captivating emerald, adding a touch of vibrant color and luxury. The ring is further
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum 1.03 Carat D VS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond, Round D Color VS1 Clarity 1.03 Carat Diamond, 2 Baguette Diamonds, 14 Round Diamonds, F-G Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Ring with tapered baguette
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ring features a 10 carat cushion cut diamond, certified by the GIA. Set in 18K white
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified .71 Carat Round Brilliant D SI2 Natural Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified Round Brilliant Natural Diamond 0.71ct D SI2 14K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three Stone Sapphire &Diamond Ring D.50ct S1.47ct Em.90ct 18kyg
Located in New York, NY
impression. This multi-color diamond ring is available in standard sizes and comes packaged in a beautifully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA D-VS1 1.78ct EMERALD Pie-Cut "Illusion" Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
dreamed of 10 carat Diamond? Not any 10ct diamond but D color Diamond!!! The question can now be answered
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco D VS2 Certified Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum
Located in Napoli, IT
D colour VS2 clarity - very up in Diamond scale – 10 more brilliant cut Diamonds in support to the
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Pear Center D-SI1 Ballerina Natural Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Pear Center D-SI1 Ballerina Natural Diamond Ring in Platinum Natural Diamond Ballerina Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum 0.83 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum wedding ring. Set with center diamond approx. 0.83ct (approx. D color, VVS2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

C.D. Peacock Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sugar Loaf Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 C. D. Peacock Platinum Ring, Centrally set with a Fine color Sugar Loaf Cabochon
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

5.00 carat round sapphire 1.56 carat natural diamonds statement ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Shape: Round Carat: 5.00 carat Color: blue Cut: Excellent Natural Diamonds Shape: Round brilliant
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 10.26 Carat Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring TYPE 2A
Located in Chicago, IL
Weight: 10 ct Color Grade: D Clarity Grade:VVS1 Proportions: Excellent polish and excellent symmetry
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1.39 Carat Tiffany & Co Platinum Bead Set Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
total weight of approximately 0.27 carats. These side diamonds are graded D-G in color and IF-VS2 in
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1ct Natural Diamond G-H Color SI Clarity Perfect Design Oval Shape Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BRILLIANT HEARTS DIAMOND RING 1ct Natural Diamond G-H Color SI Clarity Perfect Design Shape Halo
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1ct Natural Diamond G-H Color SI Clarity Perfect Design Emerald Shape Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1ct Natural Diamond G-H Color SI Clarity Perfect Design Shape Halo Fashion Stunning Promise Ring
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Mid Century GIA 1.01 carat diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Approximately .10 carats Color: D-E Clarity: VS Metal: Platinum Era: Mid Century Circa: 1950's Hallmarks: Makers
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Yellow
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.50CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 14K Gold
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.20CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.75CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.75CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.50CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.30CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.00CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.00CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.30CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.50CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.50CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.20CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.50CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.00CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.00CT Marquise Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1.09 Carats Radiant Cut Blue Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
an outer halo of 10 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.09 carats total with D color and VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

1.20CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.30CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.30CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.75CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.75CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.20CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.00CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.00CT Radiant Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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10 Carat D Color Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 10 carat d color diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 157 vintage editions and 526 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 10 carat d color diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 10 carat d color diamond ring over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., GLEAMIRE and PHILIPPE SPENCER are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and cushion cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 10 carat d color diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 10 Carat D Color Diamond Ring?

Prices for a 10 carat d color diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,500,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,122.

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.