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Pear Teardrop Shape Yellow Lemon Quartz Diamond Channel 14K White Gold Ring
Pear Teardrop Shape Yellow Lemon Quartz Diamond Channel 14K White Gold Ring

Pear Teardrop Shape Yellow Lemon Quartz Diamond Channel 14K White Gold Ring

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Tysons, VA

This exquisite piece features a striking pear-shaped lemon quartz. The stone is set in a sleek, polished band, showcasing its captivating light brown hue with remarkable clarity. The...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Panther Leopard Lioness Head Diamond Channel 14K Rose Gold Emerald Eyes Ring
Panther Leopard Lioness Head Diamond Channel 14K Rose Gold Emerald Eyes Ring

Panther Leopard Lioness Head Diamond Channel 14K Rose Gold Emerald Eyes Ring

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Tysons, VA

Bold and Distinctive. Crafted with a Panther Lioness Motif. Adorned with Sparkling Diamond & Emerald Accents. 18K Rose Gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

4 Carat Channel Set Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
4 Carat Channel Set Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

4 Carat Channel Set Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

variance.  14k solid gold channel set 4 CTW round cut natural diamond ring. Ideal as a men's pinky ring or

Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Channel Set Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Channel Set Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Channel Set Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring Size: 5.5 This classic diamond eternity band radiates timeless elegance with a full circle of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Channel Set Square Emerald Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Channel Set Square Emerald Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Channel Set Square Emerald Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

/>Main Stone Carat Weight: 0.26 CaratsSetting Style: Channel SettingRing Size Available: 3 to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Channel Set Square Sapphire Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Channel Set Square Sapphire Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Channel Set Square Sapphire Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sent to you with the package.Product Description: Square cut sapphires are channel set on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Channel Square Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Channel Square Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Channel Square Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

CaratsSetting Style: Channel SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13Customization:

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Solid 18k Yellow Gold Unique Channel Set Flip Over Diamond Engagement Band Ring
Solid 18k Yellow Gold Unique Channel Set Flip Over Diamond Engagement Band Ring

Solid 18k Yellow Gold Unique Channel Set Flip Over Diamond Engagement Band Ring

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Unique Channel Set Flip Over Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Van Cleef & Arpels Three Row Diamond Ring with Channel Set Sapphires
French Van Cleef & Arpels Three Row Diamond Ring with Channel Set Sapphires

French Van Cleef & Arpels Three Row Diamond Ring with Channel Set Sapphires

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A Van Cleef & Arpels Three Row Diamond Ring with Invisibly Set Sapphires, made in France. 18 Karat

Category

20th Century French Bridal Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Princess Cut 0.69 TCW Diamond Channel Set Wedding Band Ring
14K White Gold Princess Cut 0.69 TCW Diamond Channel Set Wedding Band Ring

14K White Gold Princess Cut 0.69 TCW Diamond Channel Set Wedding Band Ring

Located in New York, NY

A contemporary wedding ring featuring princess-cut white diamonds. The diamonds are channel set in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural Channel Set Sapphire and Diamond Semi Eternity Ring in 14K Gold
Angara Natural Channel Set Sapphire and Diamond Semi Eternity Ring in 14K Gold

Angara Natural Channel Set Sapphire and Diamond Semi Eternity Ring in 14K Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

CaratsSetting Style: Channel SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13Customization:

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Angara Natural Channel Set Emerald and Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Channel Set Emerald and Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Channel Set Emerald and Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

eternity band are lush emeralds and white diamonds in a channel setting. This wedding band exhibits a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Channel Set Grenn Onyx Round Half Eternity Band Ring in 925 Silver Jewelry
Channel Set Grenn Onyx Round Half Eternity Band Ring in 925 Silver Jewelry

Channel Set Grenn Onyx Round Half Eternity Band Ring in 925 Silver Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

This Channel Set Green Onyx Round Half Eternity Band Ring 925 sterling silver, this stunning band

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver

14K Two-Tone Three Diamond Ring, Channel-Set, Circa 1980s, USA
14K Two-Tone Three Diamond Ring, Channel-Set, Circa 1980s, USA

14K Two-Tone Three Diamond Ring, Channel-Set, Circa 1980s, USA

Located in Palm Desert, CA

14 Karat Two-Tone Three Diamond ring. The ring features a yellow gold band with curves that meet at

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Single Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Channel Wedding Band Ring
Art Deco Single Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Channel Wedding Band Ring

Art Deco Single Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Channel Wedding Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring seven single cut diamonds channel set to front Weighing approximately 0.21 carat total

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1 1/3 Cttw Channel Set Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring
14K Yellow Gold 1 1/3 Cttw Channel Set Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring

14K Yellow Gold 1 1/3 Cttw Channel Set Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring

Located in New York, NY

Crafted from radiant 14-karat yellow gold, this exquisite cocktail ring is a masterpiece of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Channel Set Princess Cut Yellow Sapphire Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Channel Set Princess Cut Yellow Sapphire Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Channel Set Princess Cut Yellow Sapphire Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring Size: 6.75 This stunning sapphire eternity band features a continuous row of vibrant yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.25 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Channel Set Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
2.25 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Channel Set Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold

2.25 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Channel Set Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold

Located in New York, NY

2.25 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.65 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Channel Set Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Channel Set Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold

1.65 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Channel Set Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold

Located in New York, NY

1.65 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Square Ruby and Diamond Channel Half Eternity Band ring in 18K White Gold
Square Ruby and Diamond Channel Half Eternity Band ring in 18K White Gold

Square Ruby and Diamond Channel Half Eternity Band ring in 18K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

diamonds, set in a sleek channel setting. Each gem is meticulously arranged in a ruby-diamond-ruby pattern

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold 3 Square Cut Bar Channel Set Iolite Substantial Band Ring
18k Yellow Gold 3 Square Cut Bar Channel Set Iolite Substantial Band Ring

18k Yellow Gold 3 Square Cut Bar Channel Set Iolite Substantial Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Iolites - Square Step Cut - Channel Bar Set - Purplish Blue Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Baguette Wedding Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold Channel Setting
Diamond Baguette Wedding Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold Channel Setting

Diamond Baguette Wedding Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold Channel Setting

By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14k white gold ladies diamond baguette wedding ring, containing 9 straight baguettes of very fine

Category

2010s American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Pair of Platinum 1ctw Channel Set Diamond Band Stack Guard Rings
Tiffany & Co. Pair of Platinum 1ctw Channel Set Diamond Band Stack Guard Rings

Tiffany & Co. Pair of Platinum 1ctw Channel Set Diamond Band Stack Guard Rings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (76) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - F/G Color - VS1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Channel Set Band
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Channel Set Band

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Channel Set Band

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

: Channel Set Metal Type: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Ring Size: 4.5 Pre-Owned Jewelry Condition: Excellent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Movado Platinum Round Diamond Channel Band
Movado Platinum Round Diamond Channel Band

Movado Platinum Round Diamond Channel Band

By Movado

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A stunning Movado round diamond channel set band with classic beauty. This Movado diamond band

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round .26ctw Channel Set Ring SZ 6
White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round .26ctw Channel Set Ring SZ 6

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round .26ctw Channel Set Ring SZ 6

Located in Greensboro, NC

Features: Channel Set Stones Measurements Face Height (north to south): 3/32" (2mm) Rise Above Finger: 3

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mens Channel Set Round Brilliant Diamond Ridged Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Mens Channel Set Round Brilliant Diamond Ridged Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Mens Channel Set Round Brilliant Diamond Ridged Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This striking mens diamond ring blends timeless brilliance with modern sculptural design. Crafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round .34ctw Channel Set Ring SZ 7
White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round .34ctw Channel Set Ring SZ 7

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round .34ctw Channel Set Ring SZ 7

Located in Greensboro, NC

Features: Channel Set Stones with Etched & Milgrain Detailing Measurements Face Height (north to south

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Pink Sapphire Half Bezel Ring & Channel Set Diamonds in 18K Gold
GIA Certified Pink Sapphire Half Bezel Ring & Channel Set Diamonds in 18K Gold

GIA Certified Pink Sapphire Half Bezel Ring & Channel Set Diamonds in 18K Gold

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

18K yellow gold ring, weighing 10.29 grams and boasting a size 8. Featuring a 2.77 Carat oval cut

Category

2010s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Vintage Pink Ruby Diamond Mid Century Bombe Dome Ring Channel Set 7.5
14K Gold Vintage Pink Ruby Diamond Mid Century Bombe Dome Ring Channel Set 7.5

14K Gold Vintage Pink Ruby Diamond Mid Century Bombe Dome Ring Channel Set 7.5

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Stunning vintage bombe dome ring, circa 1970s, featuring three rows of channel set, square cut

Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18K White Gold Channel Set Natural Baguette Cut One-Row Ruby Band Ring
18K White Gold Channel Set Natural Baguette Cut One-Row Ruby Band Ring

18K White Gold Channel Set Natural Baguette Cut One-Row Ruby Band Ring

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

18k solid white gold sets this stunning natural baguette cut ruby ring. The rubies are channel

Category

2010s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond & Emerald Channel Set Band Ring Made In 14K White Gold
Pave Diamond & Emerald Channel Set Band Ring Made In 14K White Gold

Pave Diamond & Emerald Channel Set Band Ring Made In 14K White Gold

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

14KT:3.204g,D:0.24ct, Emer:0.32ct,

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Mens 14k Multi Tone Gold 0.10ctw Channel Set Diamond Grooved Band Ring
Vintage Mens 14k Multi Tone Gold 0.10ctw Channel Set Diamond Grooved Band Ring

Vintage Mens 14k Multi Tone Gold 0.10ctw Channel Set Diamond Grooved Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

This fancy men's band ring is very well crafted in solid 14k white gold with a rose and white gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1990's 1.25 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Channel Band Ring
1990's 1.25 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Channel Band Ring

1990's 1.25 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Channel Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring baguette cut diamonds channel set to front Weighing approximately 1.25 carats total G/H

Category

1990s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alternating Round and Baguette Channel Set Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Alternating Round and Baguette Channel Set Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat Gold

Alternating Round and Baguette Channel Set Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

ring, featuring 1.40 carats of dazzling diamonds. Expertly channel-set, the design alternates between

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Channel Set Square Cubic Zirconia Half Eternity Band Ring for Her in Silver
Channel Set Square Cubic Zirconia Half Eternity Band Ring for Her in Silver

Channel Set Square Cubic Zirconia Half Eternity Band Ring for Her in Silver

Located in New York, NY

Channel Set Square Cubic Zirconia Half Eternity Band in 925 Solid Sterling Silver. You shall need

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Diamond Band - 14k Baguette 1.00ctw Channel Set Wedding Ring Sz 7
Yellow Gold Diamond Band - 14k Baguette 1.00ctw Channel Set Wedding Ring Sz 7

Yellow Gold Diamond Band - 14k Baguette 1.00ctw Channel Set Wedding Ring Sz 7

Located in Greensboro, NC

Style: Band Features: Channel Set Stones Measurements Face Height (north to south): 7/32" (5.5mm) Rise

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Tourmaline and Channel Set Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Tourmaline and Channel Set Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Tourmaline and Channel Set Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring Size: 8 This striking tourmaline and diamond ring captivates with a commanding emerald-cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band 18kt White Gold Elegant Marriage Ring Channel
Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band 18kt White Gold Elegant Marriage Ring Channel

Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band 18kt White Gold Elegant Marriage Ring Channel

Located in Jupiter, FL

Unique wedding band made with princess cut diamonds and sapphires in 18KT white gold. ITEM#: MPFM200-00039 GRAM WEIGHT: 5.13gr GOLD: 18KT white gold SIZE: 6 (can be re-seized) NATUR...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Channel Set Diamond Bridal Wedding or Men's Unisex Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Channel Set Diamond Bridal Wedding or Men's Unisex Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Channel Set Diamond Bridal Wedding or Men's Unisex Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

This bold and sparkly channel set diamond bridal/wedding/unisex ring is made of 850 yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Solid Well Made 18k Yellow Gold 2.10ctw 10 Large Round Diamond Channel Band Ring
Solid Well Made 18k Yellow Gold 2.10ctw 10 Large Round Diamond Channel Band Ring

Solid Well Made 18k Yellow Gold 2.10ctw 10 Large Round Diamond Channel Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s): – (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Large Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - F/G Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.