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18 Karat White Gold, Black Diamonds and White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
diamonds. This kaleidoscopic statement ring pays tribute to Africa’s opulence. Ring crafted in 18K white
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring, 1.57 Carat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This 18k yellow gold ring features one center pearl, 13 mm, flanked with 118 round brilliants
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Bow Cocktail Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
VANLELES. Lyla's Bow ring set in 18K white gold Diamonds GVS+ = 1.45 carats Made In Italy
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold and White Diamonds Bow Cocktail Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
gold Diamonds GVS = 1.25 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold, White Diamonds and Rubellite Cocktail Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
finest gemstones and exquisite diamonds. Shield ring crafted in 18K white gold Diamonds GVS x132
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Wide Band Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
finest gemstones and exquisite diamonds. This magnificent piece was designed to be a statement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Bow Cocktail Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
VANLELES. Lyla's Bow ring crafted in 18K white gold Diamonds G/VS Total carats weight = 1.25 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Gold Bamboo Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo Style Band Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.10 Carats in Diamonds I SI The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Rose Gold and White Diamonds Bow Band Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
become one of the signature collections for VANLELES. Lyla's Bow band ring crafted in 18K rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold and White Diamonds Heart Shaped Cocktail Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
heritage. Cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold = 6.30 grams Diamonds G Colour VS Clarity = 1,44 carats
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold 9 Ruby's 0.77 cts. 90 round diamonds 0.44 cts.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Contemporary Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, contemporary 0.55 carat princess cut diamond, 18 karat white gold solitaire ring; part
Category

Early 2000s English Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage and Contemporary 0.22Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage 0.22 carat diamond solitaire ring crafted in contemporary 18 karat white gold with a
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold, White Diamonds and Rubellite Ballerina Cocktail Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
statement piece. Ballerina ring crafted in 18K rose gold African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Ros...

3.38 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.57 Carats in Diamonds F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pearl and Diamond Ring, 0.99 Carat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold ring featuring one center pearl, 14.2mm, flanked with 6 pear shape diamonds, 0.59
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Fresh Water Pearl and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Pearl Ring The ring is 18K Yellow Gold There are 0.05 Carats In Diamonds G VS The pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...

0.65 Carat Diamond and Pearl Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Pearl & Diamond Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 0.65 Carats in Diamonds H SI. There are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...

Marquise Diamond Crossover Ring 1.43 Carat 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14K White gold fashion ring featuring one Marquise cut diamond weighing 1.01 carats, flanked with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Stackable Ring 0.13 Carat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14K White gold stackable ring featuring 0.13 carats. Available in yellow and rose.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3.81 Carat Round Peridot and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Peridot & Diamond Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold The center stone is a Round Peridot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.28 Carat Ruby and Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Ruby & Diamond Band The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.43 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

0.52 Carats Diamonds and Citrine Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Flower Ring The ring is 14K Yellow Gold There are 0.18 Carats In Diamonds G/H SI There are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Freshwater Cultured Baroque Pearl Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 18K Yellow Gold There are 0.04 Carats in Diamonds G VS The baroque pearl is 12.73mm x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...

14K Gold Turquoise & Diamond Contemporary Modern Stackable Band Ring
By Abtin And Company Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Most Prominent Piece of Fashion: Crafted in 14K gold, this stunning ring features a turquoise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

0.46 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Gold Engagement Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 14K White Gold The center stone is 0.46 Carats G SI2 There are 4 step cut baguettes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Tanzanite and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely stunning ring in 14k white gold featuring diamond accents and two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.30 Carat Diamond and Pearl Bypass Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Bypass Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.30 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS The pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...

0.40 Carat Diamond and Pearl Bypass Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bypass Ring The ring is 18K Yellow Gold There are 0.40 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS The pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...

Two-Tone Diamond Ribbon Ring 2.64 Carat 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold ring featuring 40 round brilliants weighing 2.64 carats with a decorative 18k yellow
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary White Gold Diamonds and Onyx Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Classic contemporary ring, with a diamonds flower design
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Link Ring 0.07 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold featuring diamond and gold links weighing 0.07 carats
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea and Diamond Cocktail Fashion Rings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamonds 1.05 Carats South Sea pearl 13-14 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Stackable 0.46 Carats Amethyst and Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Amethyst Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.06 Carats In Diamonds H SI The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.76 Carats Diamond and Blue Corundum Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Flower Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.18 Carats In Diamonds G/H SI There are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified 8.81 Carat Emerald and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Twist on the classic Emerald Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Emerald is 8.81 Carats Square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified 2.99 Carat Emerald and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Ring to Envy The ring is 18K White Gold The Emerald is 2.99 Carats Square Emerald Cut The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Wave Gold Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 18K White Gold There are 2.00 Carats in Rubies There are 0.50 Carats in Diamonds G SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Elegant Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
13-14 mm South Sea Pearl Diamonds: 0.90 Carats 5.50 g.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Cushion Cut 3.19 Carat Garnet and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and Delicate Garnet Ring The ring is 14K Rose Gold There are 0.04 Carats in Diamonds H SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Stackable 0.12 Carats Citrine and Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Citrine Ring The ring is 14K Yellow Gold There are 0.08 Carats In Diamonds H SI The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Stackable 0.57 Carat Peridot and Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Peridot Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.06 Carats In Diamonds H SI The Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stackable 0.36 Carats Garnet and Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Garnet Ring The ring is 14K Rose Gold There are 0.05 Carats In Diamonds H SI The Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Stackable 0.58 Carat Garnet Baguette and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Garnet Baguette Ring The ring is 14K Rose Gold There are 0.08 Carats In Diamonds H SI The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Stackable 0.37 Carat Amethyst Baguette and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Amethyst Baguette Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.08 Carats In Diamonds H SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.37 Carat Diamond Gold Butterfly Earrings and Ring Set
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very fun set. The set consists of a pair of Butterfly Studs And Ring. The set is 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

19.75 Carats Smoky Quartz and Citrine Diamonds Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The stones are set in 14K Yellow Gold The ring has a large Smoky Quartz 17.60ct It also has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.00 Carat Blue Topaz and Diamond Gold Dome Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Fun Dome Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.50 Carts in Diamonds G SI There are 15.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Flower Ring The ring is 14K White and Yellow Gold There are 1.00 Carats in Diamonds G VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.16 Carats Diamonds And South Sea Pearl Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Custom One-of-Kind Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The pearl is 18MM South Sea Pearl There are 1.16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Diamond Cuban Link Ring 0.10 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Cuban and gold link fashion ring with round brilliants weighing 0.10 carats.
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine contemporary 0.23 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set solitaire
Category

Early 2000s English Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14K Yellow Gold - 18 = 0.36 twt Baguette cut diamond - .94 CT Round cut ruby - Contemporary
Category

Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.50 Carat Round and Princess Diamond Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Eternity Band with Alternating Round & Princess Diamonds The ring is 18KW Gold. There are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Stackable 0.32 Carats Pink Corundum and Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Pink Corundum Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.04 Carats In Diamonds H SI The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking ring crafted in beaming 18K yellow gold that showcases a beautiful and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stackable 0.34 Carats Blue Topaz and Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Blue Topaz Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.04 Carats In Diamonds H SI The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round 1.38 Carat Citrine and Diamond Halo Milgrain Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Milgrain Citrine Ring The ring is 14K Yellow Gold There are 0.12 Carats In Diamonds H SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cushion Cut 7.56 Carats White Topaz and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning White Topaz Ring The ring is 14K Rose Gold There are 0.06 Carats in Diamonds H SI The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Contemporary White Gold Diamonds and Onyx Band Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Classic band ring composed of diamonds that's surrounding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Contemporary Gold And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact contemporary gold and diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1193 vintage editions and 8025 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a contemporary gold and diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic contemporary gold and diamond ring over the years, but those made by Alberto, Sunita Nahata and Goshwara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a contemporary gold and 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 Contemporary Gold And Diamond Ring?

The price for a contemporary gold and diamond ring starts at $175 and tops out at $2,762,629 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,526.

A Close Look at Contemporary Jewelry

Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.

Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.

This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.

Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.

Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other 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.