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18 K Yellow Gold Marquise Peridot Eternity Band Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This 18 K yellow Gold eternity band features 19 marquise shaped Peridots weighing 7.01 ct. The
Category

2010s German Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K Yellow Gold Ring Gübelin Lucerne Peridot Diamonds
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant 18 K yellow Gold Ring featuring a square cut fine Peridot weighing 3.65 ct. Pavé set
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K White Gold Ring Peridot Diamonds Signed Gübelin Lucerne
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An 18 K whitel Gold Ring that contains a fine oval Peridot weighing 6.65ct and brilliant cut
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 K white God Entourage Ring Peridot and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An 18 K whitel Gold Ring that contains an oval Peridot weighing 10.26 ct and 18 brilliant cut
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Opal Diamond Ring Solid Yellow Gold Signed K18 Cocktail Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Greer, SC
Eye catching 18k yellow gold ring featuring a mesmerizing large opal cabochon accented by dazzling
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 k Gold Ruby Yellow Brick Road Ring by Elizabeth Raine
Located in London, GB
THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD RING LIMITED EDITION: A limited edition of 111 individually stamped in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18 K White Gold Retro Vintage Ring Green Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This classy tourmaline and diamond statement ring is crafted in solid 18-karat white gold, weighing
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Heart Shaped 1.3 Ct No Heat Ruby 18 K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Goettingen, DE
Certified Heart Shaped 1.3 ct No Heat Ruby 18 K Yellow Gold Ring Attractive gold ring with a heart
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Raine 18 k White Gold Enamel Somewhere over the Rainbow Ring
Located in London, GB
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW RING LIMITED EDITION: A limited edition of 111 in solid 18 kt white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Onyx, Citrine, Enamel, White Gold

17.5 mm Pearl South Sea Diamonds 18 K Yellow Gold Flower Ring, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Ring, 1970 Massive 17.5 mm South Sea Pearl
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold

18 K White and Rose Gold Three Stone Ring Aquamarine Diamonds Gübelin Lucerne
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless 18 K white Gold and rose Gold three Stone Ring featuring a bezel set Aquamarine
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Elizabeth Raine There's No Place Like Home 18 k Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
solid rose gold individually stamped with a number and engraved with the wearer's name. THE STORY
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

14MM Round White South Sea Pearl & Diamond Heart Ring , 18 K White Gold, Vintage
Located in New York, NY
crafted from 18K white gold. This stunning cocktail ring showcases a magnificent 14mm South Sea cultured
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Franklin Mint for Igor Carl Faberge 18 K Diamond Sapphire Ladies Ring
By Fabergé
Located in Montreal, QC
18k white gold ladies ring size 5.5. Made by Franklin Mint for Igor Carl Faberge in 1986. Set with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 1.47 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18 K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds are about G-H color and VS clarity. The ring is made with 18 Karat white gold gross weight 5.31g
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Elegant Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Brooch Meister Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very elegant floral stlye brooch in 18 K yellow Gold made by internationally well-known swiss
Category

20th Century Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

Elizabeth Raine 18 k White Gold Enamel Somewhere over the Rainbow Necklace
Located in London, GB
LIMITED EDITION: A limited edition of 111 in solid 18 kt white gold individually stamped with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel

8.01ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
measures 20mm by 26mm. The ring is stamped K18 8.01 and weighs 24 grams. The ring is size 7 1/4 but it can
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

5.43ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
tapering width from 8mm to 22mm. The ring is stamped D5.43 K18 and weighs 18.2 grams. The ring is size 9
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

5.18ct Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
measures 22.5mm by 16mm. The ring is stamped K18 5.18 and weighs 10 grams. The ring is size 6 3/4 but it
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14ct Gold Blue Gemstone Ring
Located in London, GB
14ct Gold (2 Carat ) Blue precious gemstone Cocktail Ring Stamped 14k inside band Origin - U.S.A
Category

Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

3.72ct Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
23mm by 23mm. The ring is stamped K18 D3.72 and weighs 11.8 grams. The ring is size 5 1/2 but it can be
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rainbow Sapphire Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
: 12 multi color sapphires Sapphire Carat Weight: 1.40 carats Stamped: "K18" "1.40" Condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Invisible Set Ruby Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold invisible set ruby ring, ruby weighing 7.10 ct, inscribed, stamps K18, ring size 7
Category

20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Gold Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold sapphire diamond ring, stamps D1.3 S5.74 K18, diamond weighing 1.3 ct, GH VS-SI sapphire
Category

20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

French Retro 18K Yellow Gold ‘Spring’ Ring
Located in London, GB
A heavy 18 karat (18K) yellow gold ring designed as a bold, three-dimensional, coiled spring in the
Category

20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds that weigh 1.10ct. graded G-H color with VS clarity. The ring is stamped K18 S1.71 R1.85 1.10 and
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 18K Two Tone Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Goettingen, DE
handcrafted of 18 K two-tone yellow and rose gold. A classy ring in a timeless design from the exclusive
Category

1990s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

3.06ctw Diamond Twisted Statement Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 8
Located in McLeansville, NC
a few w/ minute chips Ring Size 8 Length: 16.6 mm Weight: 7.7 dwts. / 12 grams Stamps: "K18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold stamped with the fineness 18k 3 sapphires together 4.23 ct 6 diamonds together
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 K White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 6.5-This sparkling ring features 32 round brilliant
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Interconnected Double Pearl Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.8 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (resizable
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.86ct Diamond 2.67ct Ruby Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
G with VS2 clarity. The ring has a tapering width from 5mm to 16mm. The ring is stamped K18 D1.86
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Dome Ring
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
ring is stamped K18 R8.78 D0.48 and weighs 18.4 grams. The ring is size 7, but it can be resized.
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solitaire Pearl Prong Set Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Pearl Diameter: 8.3 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 1.3 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Olive Green Jade Bead Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.1 Grams Jade Diameter: 12 mm Ring
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Two White Akoya Pearls Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Size: 6 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE purchasing Stamped: "K18" Ring Height
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Bowtie Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
total of 0.34 carats. The ring is ~7.7mm wide and is stamped "K18 WG" and "0.34" on the inside. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.53ct Ceylon Sapphire 1.50ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
top of the ring measures 16mm by 19mm. The ring is stamped K18 S1.53 D1.50 and weighs 5.7 grams. The
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pink and Green Tourmaline Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 Total Weight: 10.1 Grams Gemstone
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French Retro Buckle 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold retro ring designed as a buckle with a double-level spray of
Category

20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Ring Size 7 This sparkling ring features 64 round
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Brilliant and Baguette Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1-I2 Ring Size: 7.25 Total Weight: 8.2 Grams Stamped: "K18" "750
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Indian Head Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.5 (resizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 6 This sparkling ring features 28 round
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Oval Ruby 18 Carat Yellow Gold Geometric Ring
Located in London, GB
, open back setting. This vibrant ruby is set into a solid geometric designed 18 carat yellow gold band
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Disc Ring in Pink Gold and Malachite
Located in Vannes, FR
Disc Ring in 18 Carat Pink Gold and Malachite The pattern size is 6mm. It is a variation of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Malachite, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

18 Karat White Gold, Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An 18 karat white gold, tanzanite and diamond ring. The dress ring features three oval cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Artist Jewel. Karin Waisman Gold "Magma" Ring, 2016
Located in New York, NY
A hand-shaped, cast 18 karat gold "Magma" ring, by Argentinian sculptor Karin Waisman, 2016. Signed
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6- This dazzling ring features one round
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7- This elegant 14K white gold band features 18
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gucci 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Ring
By Gucci
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Gucci 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Blue Enamel Ring Size 4.5. This elegant band is beautifully
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Estate 22.82ct Pink Tourmaline 1.50ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
measures 27.5mm by 22mm. The ring is stamped K18 22.82 D1.50 and weighs 21.1 grams. The ring is size 7 but
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Introducing our Victorian era 18ct yellow gold diamond ring. Crafted during a period spanning from
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Snake Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A diamond and ruby snake ring in 18 karat white gold. This truly bold statement ring is channel
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Two-Color Gold Woven Mesh Belt Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
contrast between the white gold and the yellow gold, Size 7, stamped "18 K Italy" on the interior shank
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

2.51 Carat Round Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
gold Tested: 18k Stamped: K18 Hallmark: D055 4.6 grams Width at top: 11mm Height at top: 9.1mm Width at
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Ring Size 4 This lovely ring features three round
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Cluster Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.5 (resizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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K18 Gold Ring Stamp K18 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the k18 gold ring stamp k18 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. You can easily find a 6365 antique edition and 5178 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect k18 gold ring stamp k18 may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a k18 gold ring stamp k18 has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, VR Jewels and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. Take a look at a k18 gold ring stamp k18 featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. When shopping for a k18 gold ring stamp k18, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a K18 Gold Ring Stamp K18?

The price for a k18 gold ring stamp k18 starts at $1 and tops out at $1,645,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,208.

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.