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GIA 1.51ct Cushion Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
GIA 1.51ct Cushion Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring

GIA 1.51ct Cushion Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring

By EMD Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that showcases

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.2ct Oval Three-Stone Channel Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
GIA 1.2ct Oval Three-Stone Channel Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring

GIA 1.2ct Oval Three-Stone Channel Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring

By EMD Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Handcrafted in New York, this striking diamond ring features a central GIA-certified oval diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.29ct Emerald Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
GIA 1.29ct Emerald Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K White Gold Diamond Ring

GIA 1.29ct Emerald Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K White Gold Diamond Ring

By EMD Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that showcases

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ring in Rose Gold with Tsavorites Square and Round Channel Setting.
Ring in Rose Gold with Tsavorites Square and Round Channel Setting.

Ring in Rose Gold with Tsavorites Square and Round Channel Setting.

By Thomas Leyser

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

18k rose gold ring is set with 8x fine Tsavorites (facetted, square-cut, 3mm, 1.56cts) + 46x

Category

2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Platinum Channel Set Diamond Band
Platinum Channel Set Diamond Band

Platinum Channel Set Diamond Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring size: 6.25 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Weight: 5.98 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Oval Blue Sapphire Channel Set Diamond Halo Emerald Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Oval Blue Sapphire Channel Set Diamond Halo Emerald Ring 14K Yellow Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire Channel Set Diamond Halo Emerald Ring 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Oval Blue Sapphire Channel Set Diamond Halo Green Pear Shape Emeralds on the sides 14K Yellow Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 1.50ct Cushion Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
GIA 1.50ct Cushion Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring

GIA 1.50ct Cushion Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring

By EMD Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that showcases

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 2.00ct Pear Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
GIA 2.00ct Pear Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring

GIA 2.00ct Pear Round & Baguette Channel Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring

By EMD Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that showcases

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Channel-Set 4 MM Square Rainbow Gemstones Eternity Gold Band Pride Ring
Channel-Set 4 MM Square Rainbow Gemstones Eternity Gold Band Pride Ring

Channel-Set 4 MM Square Rainbow Gemstones Eternity Gold Band Pride Ring

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

14k gold channel-set 4 mm square rainbow gemstones eternity band pride ring. Elevate your style

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold, ...

Sapphire and diamond half eternity channel set ring in 18ct yellow gold
Sapphire and diamond half eternity channel set ring in 18ct yellow gold

Sapphire and diamond half eternity channel set ring in 18ct yellow gold

Located in London, GB

18ct yellow gold half eternity ring featuring four round cornflower blue sapphires alternated with

Category

2010s European Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 4 Row Diamond Baguette Channel Set Ring
14 Karat Yellow Gold 4 Row Diamond Baguette Channel Set Ring

14 Karat Yellow Gold 4 Row Diamond Baguette Channel Set Ring

By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

type: RING weight: 9.8 GrS SIZE: 7 US hallmark: 14K width: 12.65mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Channel Set Tapered Baguette Diamond Knot Motif Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Channel Set Tapered Baguette Diamond Knot Motif Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Channel Set Tapered Baguette Diamond Knot Motif Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This captivating diamond ring is a beautifully fluid and sculptural piece, featuring a sinuous

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold 2ctw Large Fiery Channel Set Diamond Wavy Band Ring
18k Yellow Gold 2ctw Large Fiery Channel Set Diamond Wavy Band Ring

18k Yellow Gold 2ctw Large Fiery Channel Set Diamond Wavy Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (23) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - VS2-SI2 w/ Few I

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Band - 18k Round .51ctw Channel Set Ring
Rose Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Band - 18k Round .51ctw Channel Set Ring

Rose Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Band - 18k Round .51ctw Channel Set Ring

Located in Greensboro, NC

Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .51ctw Style: Wedding Band with Diamonds Features: Channel Set Stones

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.28 Carat Square Ruby & Diamond Channel Set 18K Gold Multi-Row Ring
2.28 Carat Square Ruby & Diamond Channel Set 18K Gold Multi-Row Ring

2.28 Carat Square Ruby & Diamond Channel Set 18K Gold Multi-Row Ring

Located in Miami, FL

1.20 Carat Square Cut Ruby And 1.08 Carat Round Cut Diamond Channel Set 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Row

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Solid White Gold Channel Set Baguette Cut Blue Sapphire Band Ring
18K Solid White Gold Channel Set Baguette Cut Blue Sapphire Band Ring

18K Solid White Gold Channel Set Baguette Cut Blue Sapphire Band Ring

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Ring - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 5.42 Grams - Setting: Channel - Size: 6.5 (adjustable

Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Channel Set Diamond Pavé Eternity Band Wedding Stacking Ring
18K White Gold Channel Set Diamond Pavé Eternity Band Wedding Stacking Ring

18K White Gold Channel Set Diamond Pavé Eternity Band Wedding Stacking Ring

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

This stunning 18K white gold channel set diamond pave eternity band wedding stacking ring is the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Men's 14k Yellow Gold 0.75ctw Channel Set Diamond Wide Grooved Square Band Ring
Men's 14k Yellow Gold 0.75ctw Channel Set Diamond Wide Grooved Square Band Ring

Men's 14k Yellow Gold 0.75ctw Channel Set Diamond Wide Grooved Square Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (15) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - H/I Color - I1/I2

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring with Channel Set Round Brilliant Cut
Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring with Channel Set Round Brilliant Cut

Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring with Channel Set Round Brilliant Cut

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant Tiffany & Co. diamond band ring is a refined expression of the House’s iconic

Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Neil Lane Couture French Cut 2.05 CTW Diamond Eternity Channel Band Ring
Neil Lane Couture French Cut 2.05 CTW Diamond Eternity Channel Band Ring

Neil Lane Couture French Cut 2.05 CTW Diamond Eternity Channel Band Ring

By Neil Lane

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ring features elongated French cut diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 2.05

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Blue Sapphire Channel-Set Unisex Eternity Band Ring in 925 Silver
Natural Blue Sapphire Channel-Set Unisex Eternity Band Ring in 925 Silver

Natural Blue Sapphire Channel-Set Unisex Eternity Band Ring in 925 Silver

Located in New York, NY

This Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Ring is expertly crafted in 925 sterling silver. The band features

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

2.15 Carat Round Channel Set Diamond Ring 14 Karat in Stock
2.15 Carat Round Channel Set Diamond Ring 14 Karat in Stock

2.15 Carat Round Channel Set Diamond Ring 14 Karat in Stock

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 2.15ctw of round cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity. Total Weight: 3.3 g (2.1dwt) Size: 6.5    Dimensions: 21...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

EGL Certified .40 Carat Semi Bezel Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
EGL Certified .40 Carat Semi Bezel Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring

EGL Certified .40 Carat Semi Bezel Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Designer FD diamond engagement ring. EGL certified round center semi bezel diamond with 6 full cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band Ring Channel Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band Ring Channel Set in 18k Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band Ring Channel Set in 18k Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Band Ring Channel Set in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum & Yellow Gold 3.79ct Oval Cabochon Emerald and Channel Set Diamond Ring
Platinum & Yellow Gold 3.79ct Oval Cabochon Emerald and Channel Set Diamond Ring

Platinum & Yellow Gold 3.79ct Oval Cabochon Emerald and Channel Set Diamond Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

- 2.47ct (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess & Baguette Cut - Channel Set - VS1-I1 Clarity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K White Gold Diamond Curvy Channel Set Half Eternity Band Wedding Ring
18K White Gold Diamond Curvy Channel Set Half Eternity Band Wedding Ring

18K White Gold Diamond Curvy Channel Set Half Eternity Band Wedding Ring

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

This beautiful 18k white gold diamond curvy channel set half eternity band wedding ring is the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

TJD 0.85 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Channel Set Engagement Ring
TJD 0.85 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Channel Set Engagement Ring

TJD 0.85 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Channel Set Engagement Ring

By TJD

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Round Natural Diamond Band Ring. This ring is beautifully designed and features 0.65 ct

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Channel Set Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Channel Set Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Dome Ring

Channel Set Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Dome Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Channel Set Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dome Ring is a stunning piece crafted from 14K yellow

Category

2010s American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Emerald Cut Sandawana Emerald Diamond Band Ring
18 Karat Gold Channel Set Emerald Cut Sandawana Emerald Diamond Band Ring

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Emerald Cut Sandawana Emerald Diamond Band Ring

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

18 karat gold channel set emerald step cut sandawana emerald diamond linear band ring. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Band - 14k Round .15ctw Channel Set Ring
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Band - 14k Round .15ctw Channel Set Ring

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Band - 14k Round .15ctw Channel Set Ring

Located in Greensboro, NC

: SI2 - I4 Total Carats: .15ctw Style: Wedding Band with Diamonds Features: Channel Set Stones

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Ruby Channel Set Geometric Wrap Bypass Ring 1.91ct 14K White Gold
Princess Cut Ruby Channel Set Geometric Wrap Bypass Ring 1.91ct 14K White Gold

Princess Cut Ruby Channel Set Geometric Wrap Bypass Ring 1.91ct 14K White Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

This striking geometric wrap bypass ring showcasing 14 princess cut rubies totaling approximately

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Channel Set Ring with Eleven Round Brilliant Diamonds - Size 6.5
18k Yellow Gold Channel Set Ring with Eleven Round Brilliant Diamonds - Size 6.5

18k Yellow Gold Channel Set Ring with Eleven Round Brilliant Diamonds - Size 6.5

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This is an 18k yellow gold and diamond ring brought to a high shine with eleven round brilliant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold Channel Set Single Line Round Cut Diamond Band Ring
14k Solid Gold Channel Set Single Line Round Cut Diamond Band Ring

14k Solid Gold Channel Set Single Line Round Cut Diamond Band Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Shop this minimalist channel set natural diamond band set in 14k solid gold. A cute and dainty ring

Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

White Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Band - 14k Round .60ctw Channel Set Ring
White Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Band - 14k Round .60ctw Channel Set Ring

White Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Band - 14k Round .60ctw Channel Set Ring

Located in Greensboro, NC

: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: .60ctw Style: Wedding Band with Diamonds Features: Channel Set Stones

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Channel Set Bar Ring, .51 tcw
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Channel Set Bar Ring, .51 tcw

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Channel Set Bar Ring, .51 tcw

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Channel Set Bar Ring features an array of perfectly matched

Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

2.50 Carats Total Channel Set Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K Gold
2.50 Carats Total Channel Set Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K Gold

2.50 Carats Total Channel Set Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring size: 5 Introducing an exquisite channel set baguette diamond eternity band ring in luxurious

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 18k Round Brilliant .60ctw Channel Set Halo
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 18k Round Brilliant .60ctw Channel Set Halo

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 18k Round Brilliant .60ctw Channel Set Halo

Located in Greensboro, NC

: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 0.6ctw Style: Solitaire with Accents Halo Features: Channel Set Halo Accents

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum with Box
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum with Box

Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum with Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

the ring is adorned with a series of channel-set round diamonds, providing an additional touch of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

French Cut Blue Sapphire Channel Set Half Eternity 14K White Gold Ring
French Cut Blue Sapphire Channel Set Half Eternity 14K White Gold Ring

French Cut Blue Sapphire Channel Set Half Eternity 14K White Gold Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

sapphire can be stacked with other favorites for an even more luscious look! Ring Information Style: Art

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round .16ctw Milgrain Channel Set Ring
Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round .16ctw Milgrain Channel Set Ring

Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round .16ctw Milgrain Channel Set Ring

Located in Greensboro, NC

: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: .16ctw Style: Wedding Band with Diamonds Features: Channel Set Stones

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Channel Geometric Wave Curve Statement Unique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Diamond Channel Geometric Wave Curve Statement Unique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Diamond Channel Geometric Wave Curve Statement Unique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Tysons, VA

Curved Triple Twist Ring Diamond Channel Geometric Wave Curve Statement Unique 18 Karat Yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Band - 14k Round .25ctw Channel Set Ring
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Band - 14k Round .25ctw Channel Set Ring

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Band - 14k Round .25ctw Channel Set Ring

Located in Greensboro, NC

: J - K Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: .25ctw Style: Wedding Band with Diamonds Features: Channel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Channel Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the channel ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 145 vintage editions and 398 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a channel 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic channel ring over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc. and Beyond Fine Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also princess cut and baguette cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a channel 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 Channel Ring?

Prices for a channel ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $300 and can go as high as $33,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,262.

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.