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Art Deco 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond
Located in London, GB
Art Deco 1920s - 1930s 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond Ring Genuine Diamond approx 0.10 Carat Old
Category

Vintage 1920s European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Pretty, little post Edwardian era
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Engagement Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Beautiful, antique
Category

Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s Makers Mark H & T
Category

Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Illusion Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Illusion Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Edwardian Circa 1910 Pretty, little
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18ct Gold & Platinum Baguette Shoulders Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Side 18ct Gold & Platinum UK Size L US Size 6 Can be resized for a small additional fee
Category

Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Pretty, Edwardian diamond
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Bombe Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1900 A truly fabulous, Edwardian
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Cabochon Garnet Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1900 Fabulous Oval Shaped
Category

Early 20th Century English Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped 750 Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian oval
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diana M Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 18.38 Ct Emerald & 3.25 Ct Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold emerald and diamond fashion ring featuring a 18.38 ct emerald (F1/F2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Rectangular Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1900 Fabulous, Edwardian diamond
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Ring 0.65ct 3.5g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This elegant 18ct yellow gold and platinum diamond ring features a timeless design, showcasing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian .85 Ct Diamond .35 Ct Sapphire 18 KT Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This charming antique ring is Edwardian period Individually hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold topped
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Diamond Bombe Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Bombe Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1900 Step back in time with this stunning
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Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Platinum 2.5 Ct. Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
clarity diamonds 2.5 carat square cut emerald  Hand made with 18k yellow gold and platinum  Ring size
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Ring with Diamonds 0.60 ct Sapphire 1.91 ct in 18k Gold & Platinum
Located in MADRID, ES
18k gold with platinum accents. A timeless piece that embodies the sophistication of the Art Deco era
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Signed Platinum, 18K Gold, & 1.2 Ct. Diamond Men's Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed platinum, gold, & diamond ring. In .950 platinum with 18 karat yellow gold elements
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Rectangular Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning Edwardian-era
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Diamond Daisy Illusion Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step back in time with this
Category

Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Floral-Design Round 4.19 Ct. Ruby and 1.50 Ct. Diamond Ring, Platinum & 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Floral-Design Round 4.19 carats of Ruby and 1.50 carats of Diamond Ring made in Platinum & 18
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Clarity: SI1 Diamond Color: I Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold and White Gold Ring Size (UK): H Band Thickness
Category

Antique 1890s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 5 Stone Illusion Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 5 Stone Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Makers Mark H G & S Circa 1900
Category

Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Double Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Double Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Circa 1900 Fantastic Double Daisy Each
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Two Row Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian era, two
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Sapphire Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Gorgeous, Edwardian cluster ring
Category

Early 20th Century English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped, Edwardian Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco 2.15 Ct Sapphire 1.0 Ct Diamond 18 KT Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
a skilfully hand crafted mount of solid 18 kt gold and Platinum Hand crafted mounting of solid 18
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1.01 CT Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With a high polish finish throughout Inscribed with carat weight Stamped for platinum and 18 karat gold
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diana M. Platinum 18 Kt Yellow Gold 11.22 Ct Emerald and 2.85 Ct Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold emerald and diamond ring featuring a 11.22 ct cushion cut green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald and Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Introducing an exquisite
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped, Edwardian era Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Diamond Marquise / Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 18ct Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring with 0.125ct Diamond
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
Vintage Platinum 18ct Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring, Total Diamond Weight 0.125ct Additional
Category

2010s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Open Work Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped, 1980s 5 Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Makers Mark H S Check out this stunning 18ct
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Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18ct Gold & Platinum Zircon & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, Circa 1930s
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold and platinum zircon and diamond daisy cluster ring featuring a 1.18ct blue
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1940s Flower Design Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1940s This stunning vintage ring from
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Mid-20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Diamond Upfinger Oval Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Oval Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Step back in time with this
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diana M Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Featuring 5 CT TW Diamond
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold engagement ring featuring a center 4.00 ct radiant cut diamond(GIA
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Bombe Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s There are rubbed foreign
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Marquise/Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 This stunning
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diana M. Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 12.53 Ct Emerald & 1.60 Ct Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold emerald and diamond ring featuring a 12.53ct emerald F1/F2- with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Gold & Platinum 1930’s Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1930’s Pretty, little vintage trilogy
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Mid-20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Stamped, 1940s Peridot Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Peridot & Diamond Ring !8ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1940s This stunning 1940s
Category

Mid-20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 This stunning Edwardian-era
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian era Square Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Style 1.60 Ct Diamond Platinum 18 KT Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
backed with 18 KT gold -stamped Perfect engagement ring designed in the Edwardian style Centre Diamond is
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Mid-20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 This stunning Edwardian ring is a
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Engagement Anniversary Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Makers Mark R N This Edwardian 5-stone
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring 0.1 ct Diamond solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS6 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
A Diamond ring in solid 18K Gold and Platinum, likely hand - made in USA ca. 1920s - 1930s
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond Belle Époque Ring, Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Belle Époque Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1900 Fabulous, Belle Époque Ring
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Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Hearts on Fire Seven Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Round 0.79 ct 18k White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
HEARTS ON FIRE Style: Seven-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Metal: 18k White Gold with Platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Art Deco Ruby Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Stamped Circa 1920’s Fabulous, French made
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 0.05ct 3-Stone Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold/Platinum
Located in London, GB
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold/Platinum 3-Stone Diamond Ring, 0.05ct Additional Information: Total
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Vintage 1970s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum Art Deco Upfinger Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920’s Fabulous, Art Deco bombe/dome
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Diamond Belle Époque Ring, Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Belle Époque Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 This exquisite ring from the
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Early 20th Century European Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Gold & Platinum , French 1940s Diamond Pave Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Circa 1940s Elevate your jewellery
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Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

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18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18ct gold platinum diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 18ct gold platinum diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 18ct gold platinum diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but LB Exclusive, Tiffany & Co. and Michael Barin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 18ct gold platinum diamond ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Ring?

On average, a 18ct gold platinum diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $8,425, while they’re typically $544 on the low end and $825,000 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.