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Diamond Confetti Band Ring

14K White Gold Multi-Colored Multi-Shaped Diamond Confetti Ring
14K White Gold Multi-Colored Multi-Shaped Diamond Confetti Ring

14K White Gold Multi-Colored Multi-Shaped Diamond Confetti Ring

Located in Venice, CA

We love the composition of the diamond placement, which reminds us of confetti scattered across the ring.

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1990s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

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 details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K White Gold Diamond Number: 40 Diamond Total Weight: .44ct Diamond Clarity: VS2 (excellent, eye clean) Diamon...

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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k 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. The diamonds are heavily patterned on the edges of...

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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Confetti wide band. Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Star Bezel Gypsy ring
18k Confetti wide band. Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Star Bezel Gypsy ring

18k Confetti wide band. Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Star Bezel Gypsy ring

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

It will be hard to find another one like this. Appraised independently at $4000 Confetti Gem Star Gypsy Bezel set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 0.31ctw diamonds 0.65ct N...

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1990s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring

18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Scattered Gem Bezel Set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0...

Category

1990s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Confetti wide band. Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Star Bezel Gypsy ring
18k Confetti wide band. Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Star Bezel Gypsy ring

18k Confetti wide band. Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Star Bezel Gypsy ring

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Gem Star Gypsy Bezel set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 0.31ctw diamonds 0.65ct Natural Ruby 0.53ct Natural Sapphi...

Category

1990s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring
18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring

18k Confetti wide band. 2CTW Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Scattered Cigar ring

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

It will be hard to find another one like this. Confetti Scattered Gem Bezel Set Band. Wide Cigar Band. 18k Yellow Gold 2.03CTW of Baguette and Round Diamonds 0.16ct Natural Ruby 0...

Category

1990s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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3.1MM Diamond Confetti Band in 14K Yellow Gold
3.1MM Diamond Confetti Band in 14K Yellow Gold

3.1MM Diamond Confetti Band in 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Laredo, TX

This exquisite piece features a 3.1mm band with a luxurious satin finish, crafted from 14 karat yellow gold. A dazzling 0.28 carat diamond is meticulously flush-set into the band, cr...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.7MM Diamond Confetti Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
8.7MM Diamond Confetti Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

8.7MM Diamond Confetti Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Laredo, TX

This exceptional 8.7mm wide band, meticulously crafted from 14 karat yellow gold (14KY), boasts a modern satin finish that whispers of luxury. A breathtaking 1.04 carats of brilliant...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

12.3MM Diamond, Ruby, and Pink Sapphire Confetti Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
12.3MM Diamond, Ruby, and Pink Sapphire Confetti Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

12.3MM Diamond, Ruby, and Pink Sapphire Confetti Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Laredo, TX

This extraordinary statement piece showcases a striking 12.3mm wide band, meticulously crafted from the finest 18 karat yellow gold. The band's luxurious satin texture adds an air of...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Austrian Diamond Gemstone 18k Confetti Band Ring
Vintage Austrian Diamond Gemstone 18k Confetti Band Ring

Vintage Austrian Diamond Gemstone 18k Confetti Band Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Vintage Austrian Diamond Gemstone 18k Confetti Band Ring. Featuring one round brilliant, one carre, one baguette, one marquise, and one trilliant cut diamond with a total weight ...

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Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Multi Gemstone Confetti Ring Estate 18k Yellow Gold Band Fine Jewelry
Multi Gemstone Confetti Ring Estate 18k Yellow Gold Band Fine Jewelry

Multi Gemstone Confetti Ring Estate 18k Yellow Gold Band Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Designed as a band the ring can be worn alone or stacked with your fine jewelry from any era.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topa...

White Gold 1.18ctw Pink Sapphire & Diamond Dangle 11.4mm Wide Confetti Band Ring
White Gold 1.18ctw Pink Sapphire & Diamond Dangle 11.4mm Wide Confetti Band Ring

White Gold 1.18ctw Pink Sapphire & Diamond Dangle 11.4mm Wide Confetti Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Very Nice Brilliant White Color - 0.18ctw (exact) (6) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut -...

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Confetti 4.80 mm Half-Dome Multi Diamond Wedding Band
14 Karat Confetti 4.80 mm Half-Dome Multi Diamond Wedding Band

14 Karat Confetti 4.80 mm Half-Dome Multi Diamond Wedding Band

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

The multi-diamond design is perfect for an unforgettable day and lends an elegant touch to any look. 14 karat yellow gold 4.80 mm half-dome confetti, multi-diamond pave band ring.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Pave Diamond Confetti 4 Row Cable Ring in Sterling Silver
David Yurman Pave Diamond Confetti 4 Row Cable Ring in Sterling Silver

David Yurman Pave Diamond Confetti 4 Row Cable Ring in Sterling Silver

By David Yurman

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring size: 5.75 Gorgeous contemporary cable ring by jewelry designer, David Yurman. It features his signature twisted cable design in sterling silver accented by assorted shaped pav...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Onyx Hematite Diamond Two-Row Silver Confetti Ring
David Yurman Onyx Hematite Diamond Two-Row Silver Confetti Ring

David Yurman Onyx Hematite Diamond Two-Row Silver Confetti Ring

By David Yurman

Located in Columbia, MO

In 1980, sculptor-turned-jeweler David Yurman introduced his eponymous collection. His artistic, sculptural pieces were a refreshing new interpretation, but David Yurman truly change...

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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Sterling Silver Blue Topaz, Iolite, & Diamond Confetti 3-Row Ring
David Yurman Sterling Silver Blue Topaz, Iolite, & Diamond Confetti 3-Row Ring

David Yurman Sterling Silver Blue Topaz, Iolite, & Diamond Confetti 3-Row Ring

By David Yurman

Located in Columbia, MO

In 1980, sculptor-turned-jeweler David Yurman introduced his eponymous collection. His artistic, sculptural pieces were a refreshing new interpretation, but David Yurman truly change...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, Topaz, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

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Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Wide Band 2.28 TDW
Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Wide Band 2.28 TDW

Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Wide Band 2.28 TDW

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Wide Band 2.28 TDW This gorgeous estate ring is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold. Nine diamond baguettes total .90 carat. 46 single cut diamonds total ...

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Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring

Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...

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Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

Certified Natural Emerald Band White Gold Vermeil cocktail Ring
Certified Natural Emerald Band White Gold Vermeil cocktail Ring

Certified Natural Emerald Band White Gold Vermeil cocktail Ring

Located in Delhi, DL

Natural emerald natural Diamond white gold Vermeil ring / Band consists of: Gross weight- 10.200grams Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 sterling silver Metal color- White gold Vermeil ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold Plate, White Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Bohemian Garnet And Silver Gilt Necklace Circa 1870's
Antique Bohemian Garnet And Silver Gilt Necklace Circa 1870's

Antique Bohemian Garnet And Silver Gilt Necklace Circa 1870's

Located in Firenze, IT

Victorian bohemian garnet necklace. This piece is set in silver gilt with pretty garnet flowers and smaller drop flowers. Circa 1870-80, Measures: 42cm long and the central drop me...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal

18k White Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, 2.39ct, 21st Century
18k White Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, 2.39ct, 21st Century

18k White Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, 2.39ct, 21st Century

Located in Austin, TX

A remarkable setting of emeralds and diamonds set in 18k white gold. The center emerald is emerald cut with an alluring green hue. The additional square cut emeralds are perfectly co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pretty, Solid 18 Karat Gold Ladies Ring with Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies
Pretty, Solid 18 Karat Gold Ladies Ring with Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies

Pretty, Solid 18 Karat Gold Ladies Ring with Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies

By Christian Bauer

Located in Berlin, DE

Pretty, solid 18k gold ladies ring with diamonds, sapphires and rubies. The ring is set with four diamonds, four rubies and four sapphires of the highest quality. Hallmarked 750 an...

Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Unisex Diamond Celestial Dome Band Ring in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold
Unisex Diamond Celestial Dome Band Ring in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold

Unisex Diamond Celestial Dome Band Ring in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Unisex Diamond Celestial Dome Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamond of 0.031 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style.. April birthstone diamond brings ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Birkin 50 Limited Edition Endless Road Bleu De Prusse Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 50 Limited Edition Endless Road Bleu De Prusse Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 50 Limited Edition Endless Road Bleu De Prusse Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

The Hermès Blue de Prusse Limited Edition Endless Road Birkin 50 Haute à Courroies is a remarkable fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. This exclusive piece from the 2019 Collection...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Gold Ring
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Gold Ring

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold from Van Cleef & Arpels France featuring round diamonds. Signed VCA France 750 18k with hallmarks and maker mark. Ring size 9 1/2. Weighs 13.5 gr....

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

1.72 Carats Total Diamond Cluster Concave Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
1.72 Carats Total Diamond Cluster Concave Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold

1.72 Carats Total Diamond Cluster Concave Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring size: 5 This glittering diamond ring is an absolute show stopper. Bright, icy white round diamonds shimmer and shine brilliantly throughout the entire piece, while the polished...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Christian Dior by John Galliano teal double-layered knitted lace dress, ss 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano teal double-layered knitted lace dress, ss 1999

Christian Dior by John Galliano teal double-layered knitted lace dress, ss 1999

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior teal slip dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Double-layered ▪ Fine knitted lace ▪ Antique gold lamé ribbon criss-cross appliqués ▪ Gold lurex underdress ▪ Two-t...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...

Category

1990s Italian Day Dresses

Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold

Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 Total Weight: 6.4 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: Ruby, emerald, sapphire, diamond Emerald Carat Weight: 1...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

5.82 Carat Russian Demantoid Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
5.82 Carat Russian Demantoid Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring

5.82 Carat Russian Demantoid Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring

By Tsarina Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Luxurious 18 Karat Gold Ring featured rare 5.82 ct Russian Demantoid accented with Yellow pear cut Diamonds 1.48 ctw and round Demantoids 1.11 ctw. Demantoid is called a star of gar...

Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Impressive 24.64 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
Impressive 24.64 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring

Impressive 24.64 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring

By Diamond Scene

Located in New York, NY

A rare find! Certified 24.64 carat cushion cut African Ruby with "intense red" color. The ruby is surrounded by 4.57 carats of pear shape diamonds. 18k Approximately 1.30 inc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural Pink Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

Natural Pink Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Pink sapphire eternity band in 14K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The circular shape represents love whi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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Diamond Confetti Band Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the diamond confetti band 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, yellow gold and 14k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1 vintage editions and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a diamond confetti band 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic diamond confetti band ring over the years, but those made by Five Star Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a diamond confetti band ring featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon alternatives. Finding a diamond confetti band ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Diamond Confetti Band Ring?

The price for a diamond confetti band ring starts at $1,120 and tops out at $11,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,065.

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.