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18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 34 round brilliant = 0.34cttw Color: H/I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 80 round brilliant cut = 2.47cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Engraved 14K Gold Diamond Cigar Band - .44 Carat VVS2
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This Park Avenue Antiques cigar band stars an ultra-sparkling, sunshiny yellow .44 carat
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Hand Engraved 14K Gold Diamond Cigar Band - 1.11 Carat VS2 K
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This Park Avenue Antiques cigar band stars an ultra-sparkling 1.11 carat old mine-cut diamond
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold White Diamond Cigar Band Unisex Engagement Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
: Elevate Your Style with Rossella Ugolini's Diamond-Adorned 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Cigar Band Engagement
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 22k Gold
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3.0mm sparkling diamonds. The wide, textured band evokes the classic cigar band style, offering a bold
Category

2010s North American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Estate 18k Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous diamond-encrusted cigar band! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, the front surface of
Category

20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 22k Gold
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A modern twist on a classic design, this 22 karat gold cigar band ring features a stunning 2 carat
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Mens Cigar Band Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 3 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Flexible Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 70 round brilliant cut = 1.05cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Open Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 198 round brilliant cut = 1.61cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Diamonds Band Cigar Man Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini's Cigar Band Ring, a masterpiece meticulously handcrafted from 18 karats of solid
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Tsavorite & Diamond Wide Woven Cigar Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A wide, woven and wonderful "cigar band" of particular vibrance and color. This wide wedding band
Category

2010s Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, 14k Gold

Waterfall Of Diamonds Cigar Band Ring in 22k Gold
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A true statement piece. This 22k Gold cigar band boasts an organic texture and a mesmerizing
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Wide Braided Diamond Anniversary Cigar Band, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Braided cigar-wide diamond ring and is the perfect anniversary band. We recommend ordering half a
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold 3.82cttw Mixed Cuts Diamond Cigar Band
Located in New York, NY
of mixed cut diamonds elegantly set in this wedding band, a modern take on the classic cigar ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Wide Diamond Bridge Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white Gold Diamond: 27 round brilliant cut = .85cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Open Slant Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Maltese Cross Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 151 round brilliant cut = 2.08cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18k Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous and colorful cigar band ring! Crafted in 18k vibrant yellow gold, the front surface of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Gold Cigar Band Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
beautiful 18k gold cigar band with diamond by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. The diamonds are bezel set
Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Textured 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cigar Band Vintage Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond cigar band crafted in textured 18 karat yellow gold. The band features 36 round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 18 round brilliant cut = 2.03cttw Color: F / G Clarity: VS2-SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Classic Diamond Cigar Band 3 Ring in 18K Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Diamond 0.98 carats Ring in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Inspired by the
Category

2010s Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Classic Diamond Cigar Band 5 Ring in 18K Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Diamond 1.84 carats Ring in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 2.0 cm Inspired by the
Category

2010s Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White & Yellow Gold Five Row Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow & white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.72cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gabriel & Co. 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Lace Cigar Band
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Gabriel & Co. Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 100 round brilliant cut = 1.86cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Pave Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow & white gold Diamond: 71 round brilliant cut = 3.30cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond 4-Row Cigar Band Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Meticulously crafted in 18k gold, Faye Kim's version of the iconic cigar band is a true work of art
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

6 Stone Bezel Wide Cigar Band Diamond Cocktail Band Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This iconic 6 stone diamond bezel ring is a show stopper! Handmade in 14k white gold, the round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Classic Diamond Cigar Band 3 Ring in 18K White Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Diamond 0.98 carats Ring in 18K white Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Inspired by
Category

2010s Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Classic Diamond Cigar Band 3 Ring in 18K Rose Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Diamond 0.98 carat Ring in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Inspired by the
Category

2010s Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Cut Five Row Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.94cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Freeform Cutout Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.90cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Multi-Row, Multi-Shape Diamond Cigar Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
event or wedding party! Very Kris Jenner! Total Diamond Weight 11.81 Carat Gold Weight 10.9 gram Ring
Category

2010s Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Marquise Cut Three Row Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 9 marquise cut = 1.30cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Bezel Set Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round cut = 0.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Style Open Cigar Band w/ 0.77ct Antique Oval Diamond 18k Gold 13.50g
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Diamond Carat Weight: 0.77ct Metal: 18k Gold Total Weight: 13.5g Style: Open Cigar Band Have
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large 14k Yellow Gold 0.50ctw Diamond Wide Grooved Wavy Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (34) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Single Cut - Pavé Set - I2/I3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Chocolate, Black, and White Wide Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white Gold Diamond: 84 round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Man Cigar Band 0.08 Karats White Diamonds 18 Karats Yellow Gold Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Cigar Band Ring. All size available within three
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Fluer De Lis Cut Out Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.74cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.26 Carats Twelve Row Wide Diamond Eternity Cigar Band Ring 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide Diamond Eternity Cigar Band in 18k White Gold Diamond Eternity Cigar Band features a comfort
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Ruby Five Row Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 50 round brilliant cut = 0.50cttw Color: I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Wide Diamond Eternity Cigar Band Ring 9.18 carat total in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide Diamond Eternity Cigar Band Ring 9.18 cttw in 18k Yellow Gold Wide Diamond Eternity Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 5.5mm in 14K White Gold Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
one. The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K White Gold Diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Deftly Crafted 18K Gold Emerald Ruby & Diamond Etruscan Revival Cigar Band Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
inches at the rear. Two bands of hand pulled gold wire encircle this ring on a background of satin finish
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Galaxy Confetti Diamond Cigar Band, 8.4mm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 1 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning Galaxy satin finished 14k yellow gold flush set cigar band dripping with diamonds is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Roman Malakov 3.67 Carat Total Round Diamond Cigar Wedding Band in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
single round diamond is flush set inside the cigar band. Made with 18K White Gold. Size 6 US. Roman
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 18K Gold 12mm Wide, 1.54ct Diamond Ring Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This Galaxy Diamond Cigar Band is Breathtaking! The 77 diamonds represent the stars in the sky and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Ring, Blue Sapphire, 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold, Cigar Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
to pair easily with formal wear.. With over 55 diamonds and gemstones, this ring is the perfect cigar
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Estate 14k Gold 2ct Green Emerald & Diamond Wide Unique Polished Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This unique and elegant cigar band ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a smooth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Effy 14 Karat White & Yellow Gold Diamond Duo Open Circle Link Cigar Band
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Effy Material: 14K white & yellow gold Diamond: 168 round single cut = 0.50cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Early Art Deco 14k Gold .60ct Diamond Filigree Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - H Color - I1 Clarity
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Cushion Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 11.5 Indulge in the timeless allure of this 14 karat white gold cigar band ring, an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Ruby and Bezel Set Diamond Concave Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 32 round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Half Band Sz 5.5 Wide Cigar Ring 18k White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish estate diamond half band crafted in 18 karat white gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

The Barbette Ring 2.5 Carat Diamond and Black Enamel Cigar Band
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
baguette diamonds. A bold reinterpretation of the classic cigar band ring, this statement piece is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Classic Black Sapphire and Black Diamond Cigar Band 7 Ring in 18K Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Black Sapphire 3.0 carats and Black Diamond 0.55carat Ring in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm
Category

2010s Thai Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Round & Baguette Cut Five Row Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow & white gold Diamond: 27 round brilliant cut = 2.01cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Diamond Cigar Band For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold diamond cigar band 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, Yellow Gold and White Gold. You can easily find a 34 antique edition and 129 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold diamond cigar band may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing gold diamond cigar band — no matter the origin — is easy, but Damati, Allison Bryan and Five Star Jewelry 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 brilliant cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a gold diamond cigar band for sale for women should be easy, but there are 55 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gold Diamond Cigar Band?

The price for a gold diamond cigar band starts at $733 and tops out at $20,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,400.

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.