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Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fold-Over Hammered Cigar Ring
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fold-Over Hammered Cigar Ring

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fold-Over Hammered Cigar Ring

By I. Reiss

Located in Great Neck, NY

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Fold-Over Cigar Ring, Accented with 0.07 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds.

Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Horse-Shoe Cigar Ring
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Horse-Shoe Cigar Ring

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Horse-Shoe Cigar Ring

By I. Reiss

Located in Great Neck, NY

14 Karat Yellow Gold Matte and Hammer-Finished Horse-Shoe Cigar Ring, Enhanced with 0.28 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds.

Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Diamond Cigar Band
14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Diamond Cigar Band

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Diamond Cigar Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom designed Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 31 round brilliant cut = 1.24cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Size: 7.5 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing...

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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Color Stone Cigar Ring
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Color Stone Cigar Ring

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Color Stone Cigar Ring

By I. Reiss

Located in Great Neck, NY

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Cigar Ring, Centered with a Smokey Topaz Semi-Precious Color Stone, and Surrounded by 0.18 Carat of Pave Set...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Cigar Band
14 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Cigar Band

14 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Cigar Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 40 princess cut = 4.00cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: 10 baguette cut = 0.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Ring Size: 8.25 (please allow up ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Scalloped Cigar Band
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Scalloped Cigar Band

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Scalloped Cigar Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 33 round brilliant cut = 2.00cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring size: 6.25 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bezel Set Diamond Statement 14K (or 18k upon request)Yellow Gold Band Cigar Ring
Bezel Set Diamond Statement 14K (or 18k upon request)Yellow Gold Band Cigar Ring

Bezel Set Diamond Statement 14K (or 18k upon request)Yellow Gold Band Cigar Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Bezel Set Diamond Statement 14K Yellow Gold Band Cigar Ring is a sleek and sophisticated piece crafted from 14K yellow gold.

Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Floral Station Cigar Band
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Floral Station Cigar Band

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Floral Station Cigar Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 112 round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: H / I Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 20 marquise cut = 1.00cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1 Ring siz...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Cut-Out Cigar Ring
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Cut-Out Cigar Ring

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Cut-Out Cigar Ring

By I. Reiss

Located in Great Neck, NY

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Cut-Out Ring, Accented with 0.08 Carat of Pave Set Diamonds.

Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Wave Cigar Band
18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Wave Cigar Band

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Wave Cigar Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 88 round brilliant cut = 2.20cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Size: 9 sizing available Weight: 12.50 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Matte & Diamond Cut Finish 9.8mm Wide Cigar Band Ring sz 5.5
Vintage Yellow Gold Matte & Diamond Cut Finish 9.8mm Wide Cigar Band Ring sz 5.5

Vintage Yellow Gold Matte & Diamond Cut Finish 9.8mm Wide Cigar Band Ring sz 5.5

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.16 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on finger, item cannot be sized) Ring Width: 9.8mm (0.38")(top of the ring, north to south) Ring Height: 1.1mm ri...

Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Pave Diamond Concave Cigar Band with Cascading Bezel Set Diamonds
14k White Gold Pave Diamond Concave Cigar Band with Cascading Bezel Set Diamonds

14k White Gold Pave Diamond Concave Cigar Band with Cascading Bezel Set Diamonds

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.33ct Color: H Clarity: VS2 Diamonds: 224 round cut = 4.95cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Size: 6.25 Dimension...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Cigar Band
18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Cigar Band

18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Cigar Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 18 round brilliant cut = 2.03cttw Color: F / G Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamond: 18 baguette cut = 0.95cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 6.5 (please all...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 18K White Gold 10.00 Carat Pave Diamond Cigar Band
Diana M. 18K White Gold 10.00 Carat Pave Diamond Cigar Band

Diana M. 18K White Gold 10.00 Carat Pave Diamond Cigar Band

By Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

18kt white gold natural round diamond cigar band weighing 10.00 cts tw, E-F color, VS Clarity Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gabriel & Co. 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Lace Cigar Band
Gabriel & Co. 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Lace Cigar Band

Gabriel & Co. 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Lace Cigar Band

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Gabriel & Co. Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 100 round brilliant cut = 1.86cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: ring top measures 10.5mm wide Weight: 4.57 grams Size: ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band, 5.00ct Floral Motifs Cigar Band
18K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band, 5.00ct Floral Motifs Cigar Band

18K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band, 5.00ct Floral Motifs Cigar Band

Located in Great Neck, NY

An extraordinary diamond eternity band of sculptural elegance, meticulously handcrafted in 18K white gold. This substantial ring showcases 5.00 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Pave Diamond Cigar Band
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Pave Diamond Cigar Band

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Pave Diamond Cigar Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow & white gold Diamond: 71 round brilliant cut = 3.30cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 6 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Beauvince Ruby Halo Cigar Band (4.28 ct Diamonds & Rubies) in White Gold
Beauvince Ruby Halo Cigar Band (4.28 ct Diamonds & Rubies) in White Gold

Beauvince Ruby Halo Cigar Band (4.28 ct Diamonds & Rubies) in White Gold

By Beauvince Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Gemstones Type: Ruby  Gemstones Shape: Rectangular  Gemstones Weight: 2.78 Gemstones Color: Red  Total Diamond Weight: 1.50 ct Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: VS - SI (Very Sl...

Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Baguette Cut and Round Diamond Multi-Row Cigar Band
18 Karat White Gold Baguette Cut and Round Diamond Multi-Row Cigar Band

18 Karat White Gold Baguette Cut and Round Diamond Multi-Row Cigar Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 82 tapered baguette cut = 2.07cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 63 round cut = 1.63cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Size: 6.5 Dimensi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Ruby Five Row Cigar Band
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Ruby Five Row Cigar Band

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Ruby Five Row Cigar Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 50 round brilliant cut = 0.50cttw Color: I Clarity: I1 Ruby: 28 princess cut = 1.50cttw Dimensions: ring top measures 16.6mm wide ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 5.15 Carats Total Princess and Round Cut Diamond Cigar Band
Roman Malakov 5.15 Carats Total Princess and Round Cut Diamond Cigar Band

Roman Malakov 5.15 Carats Total Princess and Round Cut Diamond Cigar Band

By Roman Malakov

Located in New York, NY

A stunning band ring, showcasing two rows of round brilliant diamonds of 2.40 carats total, spaced by a single row of princess cut diamonds of 2.75 carats total. Set in polished plat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 3.67 Carat Total Round Diamond Cigar Wedding Band in White Gold
Roman Malakov 3.67 Carat Total Round Diamond Cigar Wedding Band in White Gold

Roman Malakov 3.67 Carat Total Round Diamond Cigar Wedding Band in White Gold

By Roman Malakov

Located in New York, NY

A brilliant ring style showcasing 185 round brilliant diamonds, Diamonds weigh 3.67 carats total.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 5.5 mm Wide, 14K White Gold, Satin Finish
Diamond Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 5.5 mm Wide, 14K White Gold, Satin Finish

Diamond Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 5.5 mm Wide, 14K White Gold, Satin Finish

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

The diamonds appear as if they are rising bubbles in a champagne glass! Confetti rings are so unique that every jewelry collection needs one. The details for this beautiful ring are ...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Oval Shaped Ruby and Round Diamond Wide Cigar Band 18K Yellow Gold
Retro Oval Shaped Ruby and Round Diamond Wide Cigar Band 18K Yellow Gold

Retro Oval Shaped Ruby and Round Diamond Wide Cigar Band 18K Yellow Gold

Located in beverly hills, CA

This retro-inspired ring showcases a 0.45 carat oval-shaped ruby, boasting a vivid red hue that is sure to captivate. The ruby is beautifully complemented by 0.40 carats of round bri...

Category

Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman + Jules Pavé Ruby and Diamond Five Row Cigar Band Set in 14k White Gold
Roman + Jules Pavé Ruby and Diamond Five Row Cigar Band Set in 14k White Gold

Roman + Jules Pavé Ruby and Diamond Five Row Cigar Band Set in 14k White Gold

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Roman + Jules Pavé Ruby And Diamond Five Row Cigar Band set in 14K White Gold with Black Rhodium Detailing. 50 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Equal 0.60 tw G in Color SI in Clarity Exc...

Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold GIA 8.36ctw Carved Pink Spinel Yellow & Blue Sapphire Wide Cigar Band
18k Gold GIA 8.36ctw Carved Pink Spinel Yellow & Blue Sapphire Wide Cigar Band

18k Gold GIA 8.36ctw Carved Pink Spinel Yellow & Blue Sapphire Wide Cigar Band

Located in Montclair, NJ

Rare & Unique Cigar Band Ring, with GIA 8.36ctw Carved No Heat Pink Spinel, Yellow & Blue Sapphire --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Spinel - Oval Carved Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set -...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 18K Gold 12mm Wide, Satin Finish, MADE TO ORDER 6wks
Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 18K Gold 12mm Wide, Satin Finish, MADE TO ORDER 6wks

Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 18K Gold 12mm Wide, Satin Finish, MADE TO ORDER 6wks

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

This Galaxy Diamond Cigar Band is Breathtaking! The 77 diamonds represent the stars in the sky and are scattered all over the ring.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mystery Set Diamond Dome Ring, 18K Gold Invisible Set Princess Cut 4.96ct
Mystery Set Diamond Dome Ring, 18K Gold Invisible Set Princess Cut 4.96ct

Mystery Set Diamond Dome Ring, 18K Gold Invisible Set Princess Cut 4.96ct

Located in Great Neck, NY

Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold Exceptional princess cut diamond dome ring crafted in heavy solid 18K yellow gold, featuring a bold wide cigar band desi...

Category

20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Band Ring Handcrafted in Italy
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Band Ring Handcrafted in Italy

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Band Ring Handcrafted in Italy

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Cigar Band Ring. All size available within three weeks.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Rossella Ugolini 18K Rose Gold 0.10Ct.  White Diamonds Personalize Man Band Ring
Rossella Ugolini 18K Rose Gold 0.10Ct.  White Diamonds Personalize Man Band Ring

Rossella Ugolini 18K Rose Gold 0.10Ct. White Diamonds Personalize Man Band Ring

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Rossella Ugolini 18K Rose Gold White Diamonds Cigar Band Ring. All size available within three weeks.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 6-Row Diamond Cigar Band Ring, 1.80tcw
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 6-Row Diamond Cigar Band Ring, 1.80tcw

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold 6-Row Diamond Cigar Band Ring, 1.80tcw

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

Faye Kim 18K Gold 6-Row Diamond Cigar Band Ring Diamonds 1.80 tcw Color E/F Clarity VS Width 14mm (.5") Available in sizes 7 and 8 Handmade in the USA

Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

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Diamond Cigar Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of diamond cigar rings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 25 vintage editions and 118 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of diamond cigar rings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern diamond cigar rings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Damati, Allison Bryan and Five Star Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A selection of round cut, oval cut and princess cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of diamond cigar rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Diamond Cigar Rings?

Prices for diamond cigar rings start at $715 and top out at $20,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,600.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.