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Brown Red Diamond Ring

Zorab Creation Red Sapphire Brown and White Diamond Frog Ring
Zorab Creation Red Sapphire Brown and White Diamond Frog Ring

Zorab Creation Red Sapphire Brown and White Diamond Frog Ring

By Zorab Creation

Located in San Diego, CA

Gold ring is set with 13.92 Red Sapphires and accented with 1.11 carat Brown Diamonds, 1.38 carat White

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 4.16ct. Ring in 14KRG with Brown Diamond.
Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 4.16ct. Ring in 14KRG with Brown Diamond.

Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 4.16ct. Ring in 14KRG with Brown Diamond.

By Sunita Nahata

Located in Hong Kong, HK

elevate any special occasion. Red Garnet Fancy Ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with Brown Diamond. Red Garnet

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

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2.25 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Burmese Red Spinel Ring
2.25 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Burmese Red Spinel Ring

2.25 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Burmese Red Spinel Ring

By Joke Quick

Located in Antwerp, BE

Fancy Deep Orange brown Marquise shape diamond centerstone 2,25ct. VS2. Unheated poppie red spinel from

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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

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1 + Carart Fancy Red-Brown Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA Certified, 18K Gold.
1 + Carart Fancy Red-Brown Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA Certified, 18K Gold.

1 + Carart Fancy Red-Brown Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA Certified, 18K Gold.

Located in New York, NY

, renowned for specializing in rare collectible pieces featuring Fancy Color Diamonds. Red-Brown diamonds

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

John C. Rinker Red Zircon and Brown Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold
John C. Rinker Red Zircon and Brown Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold

John C. Rinker Red Zircon and Brown Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring Size: 6 This bold vintage-style ring from John C. Rinker features a vivid oval cut red zircon

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Zircon, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Ring with White, Black and Champange Diamonds in 18 Karat Red Gold
Ring with White, Black and Champange Diamonds in 18 Karat Red Gold

Ring with White, Black and Champange Diamonds in 18 Karat Red Gold

Located in Lucerne, CH

stunning ring is designed with 18 Karat red gold and adorned with 140 black brilliants of tot. ca. 2.80

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21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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18 Karat Rose Gold Red Brown Rosecut Diamond Ring
18 Karat Rose Gold Red Brown Rosecut Diamond Ring

18 Karat Rose Gold Red Brown Rosecut Diamond Ring

By Llyn strong

Located in Greenville, SC

An 18k rose gold ring bezel set with a 3.12 carat round red brown rose cut diamond with a brushed

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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Red Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Filigree Ring
Red Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Filigree Ring

Red Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Filigree Ring

Located in METAIRIE, LA

Stamped “18K” inside shank. In a Finger Size 7.5, to be sized upon request. Video of ring

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Vintage 1920s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Brown Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Berca Natural Antik Cut Madeira Quartz Red Spessartite Champagne Diamond Ring
Berca Natural Antik Cut Madeira Quartz Red Spessartite Champagne Diamond Ring

Berca Natural Antik Cut Madeira Quartz Red Spessartite Champagne Diamond Ring

By Berca Atelier

Located in Valenza, IT

Madeira Quartz, 6.47 Carat Pear Cut Vivid Red Spessartite surrounded by 0.57 Carat Champagne Diamond, 0.35

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Diamond, 9k Gold

"Micheal Weggenmann" 18 Karat Red Gold Band Featuring Five Fancy Color Diamonds
"Micheal Weggenmann" 18 Karat Red Gold Band Featuring Five Fancy Color Diamonds

"Micheal Weggenmann" 18 Karat Red Gold Band Featuring Five Fancy Color Diamonds

Located in Miami Beach, FL

"Michael Weggenmann" 18 Karat Red Gold Band Featuring 5 Fancy Color Diamonds, 3.40 Carats

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond

Mediterranean Red Coral 2.20 Carat White Brown Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Mediterranean Red Coral 2.20 Carat White Brown Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Mediterranean Red Coral 2.20 Carat White Brown Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

1.40 Carats of Brown Diamonds. This Ring has a Mediterranean Cabochon (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. Size

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Mediterranean Red Coral White Brown Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Art Deco Mediterranean Red Coral White Brown Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Art Deco Mediterranean Red Coral White Brown Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has 1.40 Carats of Brown Diamonds. This Ring has a Mediterranean Cabochon

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pomellato Ring M'AMA NON M'AMA 18kt rose gold & red tourmaline & brown diamond
Pomellato Ring M'AMA NON M'AMA 18kt rose gold & red tourmaline & brown diamond

Pomellato Ring M'AMA NON M'AMA 18kt rose gold & red tourmaline & brown diamond

By Pomellato

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Pomellato 54 Italy, we have more sizes in stock. ROSE GOLD RING WITH ROUND RED TOURMALINE AND BROWN DIAMONDS

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Mediterranean Red Coral 2.20 Carat White and Black Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Mediterranean Red Coral 2.20 Carat White and Black Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

Mediterranean Red Coral 2.20 Carat White and Black Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

This Ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 2.20 Carats of White and Brown Diamonds. This

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Cocktail Rings

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Le Vian Red Carpet Ring, Chocolate/Vanilla Diamonds, 14 Karat Vanilla Gold
Le Vian Red Carpet Ring, Chocolate/Vanilla Diamonds, 14 Karat Vanilla Gold

Le Vian Red Carpet Ring, Chocolate/Vanilla Diamonds, 14 Karat Vanilla Gold

By Le Vian

Located in Great Neck, NY

Le Vian Red Carpet® Ring featuring 1.56 cts. Chocolate Diamonds®, .40 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in

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Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Leon Mege 8.53 Carat Honey Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Ring with Red Diamonds
Leon Mege 8.53 Carat Honey Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Ring with Red Diamonds

Leon Mege 8.53 Carat Honey Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Ring with Red Diamonds

By Leon Mege

Located in New York, NY

irradiated diamonds, nuked to change their color to fancy red. Do not fear residual radioactivity

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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Zorab Creation Red Sapphire and Brown Diamond The Lioness Cocktail Ring
Zorab Creation Red Sapphire and Brown Diamond The Lioness Cocktail Ring

Zorab Creation Red Sapphire and Brown Diamond The Lioness Cocktail Ring

By Zorab Creation

Located in San Diego, CA

fancy tourmaline, 0.68 carats of fiery sapphires and 0.34 carats of brown diamonds set in 18-karat gold

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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby Red Spinel, Diamond and Gold Ring
Ruby Red Spinel, Diamond and Gold Ring

Ruby Red Spinel, Diamond and Gold Ring

Located in New Hope, PA

A deep rich ruby red Spinel is surrounded by old mine cut diamonds creating a classic and very eye

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Romantic Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold

4.45 Carat Vivid Orange Red Fancy Diamond Halo Ring Prime Blackened
4.45 Carat Vivid Orange Red Fancy Diamond Halo Ring Prime Blackened

4.45 Carat Vivid Orange Red Fancy Diamond Halo Ring Prime Blackened

Located in New York, NY

The Vivid Orange Red. 3.45ct. round brilliant natural diamond ring. Center Diamonds has been

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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond

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Brown Red Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate brown red diamond ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 3 antique edition and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect brown red diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a brown red diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Luigi Ferrara, Zorab Creation and Berca Atelier are consistently popular. A brown red diamond ring can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 13, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also antique cushion cut and cushion cut versions for sale. When shopping for a brown red 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 Brown Red Diamond Ring?

On average, a brown red diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,698, while they’re typically $1,150 on the low end and $24,415 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.

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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.