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Six Stone Diamond Bands

3.14 Carat Carre Cut Diamonds Gold Six-Stone Half Band Ring
3.14 Carat Carre Cut Diamonds Gold Six-Stone Half Band Ring

3.14 Carat Carre Cut Diamonds Gold Six-Stone Half Band Ring

By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.

Located in New York, NY

Very Beautiful Diamond Half Band Ring The ring is 18K Yellow Gold & White Gold There are 6 Carre

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Retro Platinum & Diamond Six-Stone Band Ring
Retro Platinum & Diamond Six-Stone Band Ring

Retro Platinum & Diamond Six-Stone Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine platinum and diamond band ring. With six prong set eye-clean round brilliant cut

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20th Century American Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Classic 0.60ct Natural Diamond Six-Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Classic 0.60ct Natural Diamond Six-Stone Ring in 18K White Gold

Classic 0.60ct Natural Diamond Six-Stone Ring in 18K White Gold

Located in רמת גן, IL

: 18K White Gold Main stone: 6 stones Natural Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 0.60ct Shape: Round

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2010s Singaporean Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Wedding Band - Round Brilliant .12ctw Six-Stone Ring
Platinum Diamond Wedding Band - Round Brilliant .12ctw Six-Stone Ring

Platinum Diamond Wedding Band - Round Brilliant .12ctw Six-Stone Ring

Located in Greensboro, NC

Total Carats: 0.12ctw Style: Six-Stone Wedding Band with Diamonds Measurements Face Height (north to

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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Wedding Band - Round Brilliant 0.24ctw Six-Stone Ring
Platinum Diamond Wedding Band - Round Brilliant 0.24ctw Six-Stone Ring

Platinum Diamond Wedding Band - Round Brilliant 0.24ctw Six-Stone Ring

Located in Greensboro, NC

Total Carats: 0.24ctw Style: Six-Stone Wedding Band with Diamonds Measurements Face Height (north to

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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Six-Stone Wedding Band - 14k Princess .54ctw Ring
Yellow Gold Diamond Six-Stone Wedding Band - 14k Princess .54ctw Ring

Yellow Gold Diamond Six-Stone Wedding Band - 14k Princess .54ctw Ring

Located in Greensboro, NC

Total Carats: .54ctw Style: Six-Stone Wedding Band with Diamonds Features: Channel Set Stones

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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sparkling Vintage Six Stone Diamond Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
Sparkling Vintage Six Stone Diamond Wedding Band in 18K White Gold

Sparkling Vintage Six Stone Diamond Wedding Band in 18K White Gold

Located in Boston, MA

A vintage mid century period diamond wedding band in 18 karat white gold. This band features six

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Vintage 1950s Post-War Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Classic Men's Gold Six Stone Channel Set Diamond Band Ring 2.00cts Total
Classic Men's Gold Six Stone Channel Set Diamond Band Ring 2.00cts Total

Classic Men's Gold Six Stone Channel Set Diamond Band Ring 2.00cts Total

Located in Palm Beach, FL

across the top with six modern round brilliant cut diamonds, each uniform in size, having an approximate

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Late 20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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0.98ctw Baguette Sideways Six Stone Band Ring in 18K White Gold
0.98ctw Baguette Sideways Six Stone Band Ring in 18K White Gold

0.98ctw Baguette Sideways Six Stone Band Ring in 18K White Gold

Located in Vienna, VA

New 0.98ctw Baguette Sideways Six Stone Band Ring in 18K Baguette Sideways Six Stone Band Ring 18K

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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Six Stone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring
Edwardian Six Stone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring

Edwardian Six Stone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Edwardian Six Stone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring. Featuring six old European cut diamonds

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgian Six Stone Diamond Silver Gold Band Ring
Georgian Six Stone Diamond Silver Gold Band Ring

Georgian Six Stone Diamond Silver Gold Band Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Fabulous Georgian six stone cushion cut diamond ring set in 18K gold and silver with engraved

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bespoke Six Stone Diamond Ring 0.40ct
Bespoke Six Stone Diamond Ring 0.40ct

Bespoke Six Stone Diamond Ring 0.40ct

Located in SYDNEY, NSW

A Six Stone Princess Cut Diamond Ring, channel set on 18ct yellow gold on a 3.5 to 2.7mm tapered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Diamond 18 Karat Gold Six Stone Ring
Vintage French Diamond 18 Karat Gold Six Stone Ring

Vintage French Diamond 18 Karat Gold Six Stone Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Vintage French Diamond 18 Karat Gold Six Stone Ring. Featuring six round brilliant cut diamonds

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1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold 1.35ct Round Diamond Six-Stone Ring ALR-20128-1
18K White Gold 1.35ct Round Diamond Six-Stone Ring ALR-20128-1

18K White Gold 1.35ct Round Diamond Six-Stone Ring ALR-20128-1

By LB Exclusive

Located in Southampton, PA

Brilliance takes center stage in this six-stone ring. Round diamonds, totaling 1.35 carats, line a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

Antique Victorian Diamond Anniversary Ring 14 Karat Gold Old Mine Six-Stone
Antique Victorian Diamond Anniversary Ring 14 Karat Gold Old Mine Six-Stone

Antique Victorian Diamond Anniversary Ring 14 Karat Gold Old Mine Six-Stone

Located in Torrance, CA

. Six old mine cut diamonds graduate in size from 0.10 to 0.20 carats and total an estimated 0.85 carats

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Six Stone Wedding Band
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Six Stone Wedding Band

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Six Stone Wedding Band

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Six Stone Wedding Band. This amazing band

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old Miner Cut Six-Stone Band with Filigree
Antique Old Miner Cut Six-Stone Band with Filigree

Antique Old Miner Cut Six-Stone Band with Filigree

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique ring is made of 14K yellow gold. It contains 6 old mine cut diamonds weighing 2.09

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian Six Stone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring
Edwardian Six Stone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring

Edwardian Six Stone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Edwardian Six Stone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring. Featuring six old European cut diamonds

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

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

2.75 Carats Total Mixed Cut Round 6 Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
2.75 Carats Total Mixed Cut Round 6 Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold

2.75 Carats Total Mixed Cut Round 6 Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring size: 6.75 Bold and brilliant six stone diamond band ring. This incredible and unique piece

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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Early 19th C Indonesian (Java) Six Stone Rose Cut Diamond Lotus Band
Early 19th C Indonesian (Java) Six Stone Rose Cut Diamond Lotus Band

Early 19th C Indonesian (Java) Six Stone Rose Cut Diamond Lotus Band

Located in Hummelstown, PA

Most likely of early 19th century Indonesia, six silvery rose-cut diamonds flash across the face of

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Antique 1820s Javanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

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Art Deco Platinum Diamond Eternity Band
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Eternity Band

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Eternity Band

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully hand crafted in platinum this Art Deco eternity band from ca 1930 is channel set with 19 perfectly matched bright white and lively square step cut diamonds The approximat...

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond Trilogy Gent Ring 18 Kt
Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond Trilogy Gent Ring 18 Kt

Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond Trilogy Gent Ring 18 Kt

Located in Napoli, IT

An antique gent ring from the Edwardian period 1910 circa Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with a lovely design distinctive of the era Flat head facing up with a beautiful row of thr...

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.30 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond F Color VVS1 Ring in 18K White Gold
GIA Certified 1.30 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond F Color VVS1 Ring in 18K White Gold

GIA Certified 1.30 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond F Color VVS1 Ring in 18K White Gold

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

This refined ring features a 1.30 carat square emerald cut diamond, elegantly set in 18K white gold. Boasting a remarkable color grade F, the diamond showcases a dazzling brillianc...

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2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA 3.47ct Asscher Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
GIA 3.47ct Asscher Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring

GIA 3.47ct Asscher Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring

Located in New York, NY

Timeless Estate GIA 3.47ct Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Anniversary 3 Stone Platinum Ring. This Impressive ring will take your breath away! Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a...

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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Uncut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Ring Gift for Her
Natural Uncut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Ring Gift for Her

Natural Uncut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Ring Gift for Her

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Natural Uncut Diamond Stacking Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represent...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20.00 Carat Carré Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
20.00 Carat Carré Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet

20.00 Carat Carré Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet

Located in Chicago, IL

This show stopping bracelet contains 43 top quality carré cut diamonds weighing approximately 20.00 carats total. Beautifully crafted in platinum, this bracelet is a must for any col...

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Vintage 1950s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K White Gold Uncut Diamond Band Ring for Her
18K White Gold Uncut Diamond Band Ring for Her

18K White Gold Uncut Diamond Band Ring for Her

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Uncut Diamond Band Ring for Her in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represents love wh...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Alliance Ring natural 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø8.25US
Antique Alliance Ring natural 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø8.25US

Antique Alliance Ring natural 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø8.25US

Located in SE

Fine Alliance 5-stones Ring featuring natural brilliant and old European cut Diamonds mounted in Platinum clusters on solid 18K Green Gold band. The crown is 15 mm wide x 4 mm deep. ...

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum 0.56ctw Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum 0.56ctw Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum 0.56ctw Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A vintage diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old European cut diamonds, set in platinum, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. This lovely ring is set to the cen...

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Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 3 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond VS Clarity H Color
GIA Certified 3 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond VS Clarity H Color

GIA Certified 3 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond VS Clarity H Color

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

An amazing and clear asscher cut diamond certified by GIA VS CLARITY H COLOR EXCELLENT CUT

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2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

Antique Alliance Ring  1.3 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø5.25US/2.9gr
Antique Alliance Ring  1.3 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø5.25US/2.9gr

Antique Alliance Ring 1.3 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø5.25US/2.9gr

Located in SE

Fine old German Alliance 5-stones Ring featuring natural brilliant and old European cut Diamonds mounted in Platinum clusters on solid 18K Yellow Gold band. Openwork crown is 17 mm...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940s, Diamond and Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
1940s, Diamond and Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring

1940s, Diamond and Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive 0.80 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and i...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The diamonds in this ring total 55pts and old European cut and are bright and sparkly. They are held in very subtle platinum claws upon an 18carat gold band. Ring Size: Q or 8 We...

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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Five Stone Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Five Stone Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Five Stone Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Five Stone Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band. This art deco wedding band has 5 single cut diamonds set in 14k yellow gold and white gold top....

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA 2.55ctw Antique Cushion Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Platinum Ring
Vintage GIA 2.55ctw Antique Cushion Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Platinum Ring

Vintage GIA 2.55ctw Antique Cushion Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Platinum Ring

Located in New York, NY

Timeless GIA 2.55ctw Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Trilogy Vintage Engagement Platinum Ring This ESTATE, Iconic style- 3 Stone ring will take your breath away! Great opportunity to own...

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2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Asscher-Cut Diamond, 5-Stone 14-Karat Ring In Stock
Natural Asscher-Cut Diamond, 5-Stone 14-Karat Ring In Stock

Natural Asscher-Cut Diamond, 5-Stone 14-Karat Ring In Stock

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Natural Asscher-Cut Diamond, 5-Stone 14-Karat Ring This exquisite five-stone ring features natural Asscher-cut diamonds, each meticulously selected for its exceptional clarity and b...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Six Stone Diamond Bands For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of six stone diamond bands. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 125 vintage examples as well as 85 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of six stone diamond bands to choose from, but modern and contemporary six stone diamond bands are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Concierge Diamonds Inc. and Sacchi Gioielli are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut six stone diamond bands and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our six stone diamond bands for sale are for women, but there are 86 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Six Stone Diamond Bands?

On average, six stone diamond bands at 1stDibs sell for $3,684, while they’re typically $190 on the low end and $54,710 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.