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Victor Velyan Black Opal and Diamond Ring
Victor Velyan Black Opal and Diamond Ring

Victor Velyan Black Opal and Diamond Ring

By Victor Velyan

Located in Carmel, CA

accented with 24k yellow gold. The 'white' is a proprietary patina hand painted and bonded with the metal

Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver

Double Sided Byzantine Coin Romabol Ring with Rose Cut Diamond 24kt Yellow Gold
Double Sided Byzantine Coin Romabol Ring with Rose Cut Diamond 24kt Yellow Gold

Double Sided Byzantine Coin Romabol Ring with Rose Cut Diamond 24kt Yellow Gold

By Kurtulan

Located in Bozeman, MT

Double Sided Byzantine Coin Romabol Ring with Rose Cut Diamond 24kt Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

0.15 Carat Round Diamond "XOX" Two-Tone Band Ring
0.15 Carat Round Diamond "XOX" Two-Tone Band Ring

0.15 Carat Round Diamond "XOX" Two-Tone Band Ring

Located in Santa Monica, CA

A two-tone diamond solitaire band ring featuring a 0.15 carat round brilliant cut diamond in a

Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Platinum

Ancient Wheat Coin Replica Ring with Diamond 24 Karat Gold & Silver by Kurtulan
Ancient Wheat Coin Replica Ring with Diamond 24 Karat Gold & Silver by Kurtulan

Ancient Wheat Coin Replica Ring with Diamond 24 Karat Gold & Silver by Kurtulan

By Kurtulan

Located in Bozeman, MT

Wheat Ring with Diamond, 24kt Gold and Silver, Kurtulan 24kt gold-fused on sterling silver. Size 7

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Yianni Creations Aquamarine Diamond Fine Silver and Gold  Adjustable Band Ring
Yianni Creations Aquamarine Diamond Fine Silver and Gold  Adjustable Band Ring

Yianni Creations Aquamarine Diamond Fine Silver and Gold Adjustable Band Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

. Stunning Liquid edges all the way around are decorated with a thick overlay of 24 Karat Yellow Gold. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...

5.45ct Faceted Checkerboard Quartz and Diamond Ring, 24kt Yellow Gold and Silver
5.45ct Faceted Checkerboard Quartz and Diamond Ring, 24kt Yellow Gold and Silver

5.45ct Faceted Checkerboard Quartz and Diamond Ring, 24kt Yellow Gold and Silver

By Kurtulan

Located in Bozeman, MT

Checkerboard Cut Quartz, Diamonds in 24kt Gold and Silver Ring by Kurtulan Jewellery of Istanbul

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Quartz, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver,...

Yianni Creations Aquamarine Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring
Yianni Creations Aquamarine Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring

Yianni Creations Aquamarine Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

ring is plated with palladium to resist elements and the edges are decorated with an overlay of 24

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...

Yianni Creations Aquamarine Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold  Band Ring
Yianni Creations Aquamarine Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold  Band Ring

Yianni Creations Aquamarine Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Band Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

all the way around are decorated with a thick overlay of 3.5 microns of 24 Karat Yellow Gold. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...

Yianni Creations Citrine Diamond Silver 24 Karat Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Ring
Yianni Creations Citrine Diamond Silver 24 Karat Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Ring

Yianni Creations Citrine Diamond Silver 24 Karat Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

of 24 Karat yellow gold. The way this jewel is designed allows adjustment in size. Contact us to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold...

Yianni Creations Peridot Diamond Fine Silver and Gold with Rhodium Square Ring
Yianni Creations Peridot Diamond Fine Silver and Gold with Rhodium Square Ring

Yianni Creations Peridot Diamond Fine Silver and Gold with Rhodium Square Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

edges are decorated with a thick layer of 24 Karat Yellow Gold. The ring features a 1.35 Carat oval cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold...

Cushion Cut Amethyst Cts 2 Diamond Engagement Ring
Cushion Cut Amethyst Cts 2 Diamond Engagement Ring

Cushion Cut Amethyst Cts 2 Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Hong Kong, HK

ring's shoulders. This exquisite piece is expertly crafted with a blend of 18k and 24k gold, totaling 6

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold

Yianni Creations Amethyst and Diamond Fine Silver and Pure Gold Plate Band Ring
Yianni Creations Amethyst and Diamond Fine Silver and Pure Gold Plate Band Ring

Yianni Creations Amethyst and Diamond Fine Silver and Pure Gold Plate Band Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

Karat Yellow Gold. The ring features 0.85 Carat Oval Shape Amethyst and 0.03 Carat Brilliant cut Diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gol...

Yianni Creations Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver Rhodium 24 Karat Gold Band Ring
Yianni Creations Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver Rhodium 24 Karat Gold Band Ring

Yianni Creations Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver Rhodium 24 Karat Gold Band Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

plated with Black Rhodium and decorated on edges with a thick layer of 24 Karat Gold. This geometric

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterl...

Yianni Creations Topaz and Diamond Silver and 24 Karat Gold Adjustable Band Ring
Yianni Creations Topaz and Diamond Silver and 24 Karat Gold Adjustable Band Ring

Yianni Creations Topaz and Diamond Silver and 24 Karat Gold Adjustable Band Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

artisan ring is a modern variation on the classic diamond rosetta ring. This geometric shaped wide ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Topaz, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, ...

Yianni Creations Amethyst and Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Band Ring
Yianni Creations Amethyst and Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Band Ring

Yianni Creations Amethyst and Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Band Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

plated with Palladium, to protect the ring from the elements. The Gold rims are created by 24 Karat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gol...

Yianni Creations Amethyst and Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Band Ring
Yianni Creations Amethyst and Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Band Ring

Yianni Creations Amethyst and Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Band Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

Karat Yellow Gold. This elegant stunning band ring features a 1.25 Carat oval-shaped natural Amethyst

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gol...

Yianni Creations Pear Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring
Yianni Creations Pear Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring

Yianni Creations Pear Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

edges. The Gold rims are created by 24 Karat Yellow Gold Overlay. Contact us for free sizing or for this

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 24...

Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Ring
Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Ring

Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

Palladium, to protect the ring from the elements. The Gold rims are created by 24 Karat Yellow Gold Plate in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Y...

Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver and Gold  Band Ring
Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver and Gold  Band Ring

Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver and Gold Band Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

Palladium, to protect the ring from the elements. The Gold rims are created by 24 Karat Yellow Gold Plate in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Y...

Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz and Diamond  Fine Silver and Gold Band Ring
Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz and Diamond  Fine Silver and Gold Band Ring

Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver and Gold Band Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

Palladium, to protect the ring from the elements. The Gold rims are created by 24 Karat Yellow Gold Plate in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Y...

Sculptural Flower Ring with Opal, Diamonds and Hot Enamel
Sculptural Flower Ring with Opal, Diamonds and Hot Enamel

Sculptural Flower Ring with Opal, Diamonds and Hot Enamel

Located in BADALONA, ES

Flower ring handcrafted in sterling silver with 24 karat yellow gold plating. At the center is a

Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gurhan 24 Karat Yellow Gold Hoopla Black Diamond Band
Gurhan 24 Karat Yellow Gold Hoopla Black Diamond Band

Gurhan 24 Karat Yellow Gold Hoopla Black Diamond Band

By Gurhan

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Gurhan Material: 24K yellow gold Diamond: 5 round cut = 0.16cttw Color: Black Ring Size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yianni Creations Blue Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Two Tone Ring
Yianni Creations Blue Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Two Tone Ring

Yianni Creations Blue Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Two Tone Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

accompanied by 0.03 Carat Brilliant Cut White Diamond. Gold touch on liquid edges is created with 24 Karat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Palladium, Silver, Sterling S...

Yianni Creations Blue Topaz Diamond Fine Silver and Gold Two-Tone Wide Band Ring
Yianni Creations Blue Topaz Diamond Fine Silver and Gold Two-Tone Wide Band Ring

Yianni Creations Blue Topaz Diamond Fine Silver and Gold Two-Tone Wide Band Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

band's liquid edges are decorated with a thick overlay of 24 Karat Yellow Gold and feature a 1.10 Carat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Y...

Yianni Creations Amethyst Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring
Yianni Creations Amethyst Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring

Yianni Creations Amethyst Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

ring from the elements. The Gold rims are created by 24 Karat Yellow Gold Plate in unusual thickness of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Citrine, Blue Diamond, Yel...

Bluish Purple 0.60ct Round Australian Boulder Opal, Stackable Ring with Diamonds
Bluish Purple 0.60ct Round Australian Boulder Opal, Stackable Ring with Diamonds

Bluish Purple 0.60ct Round Australian Boulder Opal, Stackable Ring with Diamonds

By Kurtulan

Located in Bozeman, MT

Bluish Purple, 0.60ct Round Australian Boulder Opal, Stackable Ring with Diamond Detail, 24K Solid

Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

22kt Solid Gold Ring, Concave, Comfort Fit, Hammered Detailed, Sculptural Band
22kt Solid Gold Ring, Concave, Comfort Fit, Hammered Detailed, Sculptural Band

22kt Solid Gold Ring, Concave, Comfort Fit, Hammered Detailed, Sculptural Band

Located in Bozeman, MT

Concave, Comfort fit, Sculptural Band with 5 Diamonds, (0.06cts), 22k Solid Gold Ring by

Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Wide Ring
Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Wide Ring

Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Wide Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

overlay of 24 Karat yellow gold and features a 1.25 Carat London blue topaz accompanied by 0.03 Carat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Blue Diamo...

0.10 Cts, Rhombus Shaped Pattern Ring in 24kt Gold on Silver Band
0.10 Cts, Rhombus Shaped Pattern Ring in 24kt Gold on Silver Band

0.10 Cts, Rhombus Shaped Pattern Ring in 24kt Gold on Silver Band

Located in Bozeman, MT

0.10ct diamond, Rhombus Shaped Pattern Ring in 24kt Gold on Silver Band by Prehistoric Works of

Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tree of Life Ring 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver by Kurtulan
Tree of Life Ring 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver by Kurtulan

Tree of Life Ring 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver by Kurtulan

By Kurtulan

Located in Bozeman, MT

Tree of Life Ring, 24kt Yellow Gold With diamond detail on the tree, Size 7 (In Stock) Custom ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring
Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring

Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

Yianni Creations Midas Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Ring from Fine Silver with a layover of 24

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Topaz, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Y...

Antique European Ring 1.3 ctw / 5Diamonds 23K/18K Gold Silver ØUS 5.25/ 2.8gr
Antique European Ring 1.3 ctw / 5Diamonds 23K/18K Gold Silver ØUS 5.25/ 2.8gr

Antique European Ring 1.3 ctw / 5Diamonds 23K/18K Gold Silver ØUS 5.25/ 2.8gr

Located in SE

Beautiful Antique Diamond Ring, Renaissance styled. Dates to ca. 19th - early 20th century. Perfect

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver

Statement Bacchus Ring, Roman God of Agriculture Wine and Fertility
Statement Bacchus Ring, Roman God of Agriculture Wine and Fertility

Statement Bacchus Ring, Roman God of Agriculture Wine and Fertility

By Kurtulan

Located in Bozeman, MT

Size 7 1/2 is in stock. Ring consists of 1.73 g of 24 kt gold, approx. 18.91 g of 925 sterling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

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24k Gold Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 24k gold diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 100 vintage or 327 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 24k gold 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a 24k gold diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Yianni Creations, Victor Velyan and Roshe Jewels are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 24k gold 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 24k Gold Diamond Ring?

Prices for a 24k gold diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $190 and can go as high as $1,176,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,998.

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.