Sold|$17,500
Stacked Cabochon Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold ring designed as a fanned stack of three bands, each set with brilliant round diamonds and a cabochon gemstone centerpiece.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$5,375
Cartier Diamond Gold Trinity Stacker Rings
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k tri-colour gold Trinity stacker ring by Cartier. The ring is composed of 3 waved bands, each in yellow, rose and white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,945
Diamond and Gold "Triple Stacked" Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Impress with this 3-row, wide diamond ring that overwhelms with sparkle yet has delicate design touches as well. The 2.00 carat total weight diamond ring could be used as a wedding b...
Diamond, Gold
Sold|$6,000
1960s Stacked Malachite and Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Carved sections of malachite rise a half inch off the finger, offering dramatic sweeping lines that seem to be woven together. This ring has both art deco and retro style elements, b...
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Anniversary Stacking Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stackable. Sparkle. Stock Number: We-4223
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$2,545
Alex Sepkus Diamond Yellow Gold Stack Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
18K yellow gold and diamond "Mini 62" band, 17-18 dias. (app. 0.23ct.), 2.5mm Width Stamped: Alex Sepkus, 750 Size: 6.5
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Oxidized Silver Rose Gold Hex Stacking Rings
Located in Dallas, TX
Hex Stacking Rings handcrafted in 20k pink gold and oxidized sterling silver with round brilliant-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Other, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Orange Blossom Band Stacking Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set to front in a recessed rectangular channel with five single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.10 carat, eye-clean and white With milgrain edges and orange blossom motif full...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$3,485
Diamond and White Gold Five-Row Stacked Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great for everyday wear, or add sparkle and flash on a special occasion, get the look of a stack in this significant single ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Round White and Champagne Diamond Gold Stacking Rings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Looking like they were carved out of billowy clouds, these one-of-a-kind fashionable stacking rings have loads of personality and pizzazz.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Classic Sapphire Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Stack Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eternity band ring channel set fully around by diamonds and sapphires, alternating Round brilliant cut diamonds weigh in total approximately 0.40 carat; G/H color with SI clarity W...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$1,125
Faye Kim 18 Karat Diamond Bead Stack Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's signature 18k gold diamond bead granulation rings are perfect for stacking.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum Amethyst and Pave Diamond Stack Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: platinum Diamond: 122 round brilliant cut = 3.80cttw Color: F / G Clarity: VS1-2 Amethyst: 2 emerald cut = 11.80cttw Ring Size: 8 (please allow up to 2 add...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Rose Gold Stackable Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K rose gold Diamonds: 12 round brilliant cut = .06cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Diamond: 1 baguette cut = .02ct Color: G Clarity: VS Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 additi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
H. Stern Diamond and Gold Stacked Ring in 18k
By H. Stern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful H. Stern stacked ring with 0.02 ct. white diamond princess cut.
Diamond, Gold
Alex Sepkus Diamond "Circle" Yellow Gold Stack Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
18K and Diamond "Circle" Band,12-13 dias. (app. 0.16ct.), 2.5mm Width Stamped: Alex Sepkus, 750 Size: 6
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band style ring designed as high polished band with row of diamonds set to front Prong set diamonds are I to J in color with SI clarity Weighing approximately 0.30 carat in total ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sonia B. 2.25 Carat Diamond Flex Stacking Ring Estate
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One of the standout features of this ring is the illusion of five bands stacked on top of one another.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic 0.78 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Stack Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eternity band ring channel set fully surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 0.78 carat with G/H color and SI clarity Tested as platinum Circa: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 0.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features baguette and single cut diamonds set to front Alternating with channel then bar set Weighing in total approximately 0.25 carat - eye clean and white Stamped for...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Tiffany Jazz Band Stacking Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eternity band ring designed as large circle motif alternating with smaller spacer circles Each bezel set with a round brilliant cut diamond weighing in total 0.62 carat, F/G color a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Stacking Band Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a polished band with a rounded curvature Featuring a flush set round brilliant cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.03 carat; eye-clean and white Signed Peretti and Ti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
0.50 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stackable Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set to the front with 5 round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.50 carats total, G to J color and VS to SI clarity Prong set with knife-edge detail between the diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold and diamond stackable band ring. This ring features a seven stone design with prong set full cut round diamonds weighing approximately .53 total carats, with tr...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Diamond Platinum Anniversary Stacking Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering Lucida cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.77 carat total, F/G color and VS clarity Channel set with highly polished edges Fully signed Tiffany & Co. Lucida and numbere...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$3,250 / set
Five Sixties Stacking Rings Diamond Sapphire Ruby Opal Pink Sapphire
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 14k, American. This group of five stacking rings offers endless possibilities! Wear them all at once on the same finger, mix and match stacking them, or wear a single t...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Stefan Hafner Sapphire and Diamond Stacking 9 Band Ring
By Stefan Hafner
Located in New York, NY
A Stefan Hafner sapphire and diamond stacking, 18k white gold ring that features 9 separate bands and are joined together at the bottom. 1 band contains 0.42 carats of clean white ro...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Paris Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stacking Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring sapphires and diamonds, bezel set to the front in band style ring Centering three square cut sapphires weighing approximately 0.20 carat total, transparent inky blue in co...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Chaumet Paris Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stacking Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band style ring bezel set to front with alternating rubies and diamond Centering three round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.10 carat total, G/H color and VS clarity...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
David Yurman .25ctw Diamond Stacked Band Ring, Sterling Silver, Ring Size 7
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
Elevate your style with this authentic David Yurman diamond stacked band ring, crafted in sterling silver.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Stacking Philippine Ring, Diamonds, Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lucerne, CH
Van Cleef & Arpels yellow gold Ring "Philippine-Collection" containing 18 singlecut Diamaonds, approx.: 0.57 ct Ring size: 48 / US 4.5 Maker's mark: VCA Assay mark: 750 N°: 8 5001 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Midcentury 1.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Band Stack Ring, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring designed with two rows of diamonds, East to West Round brilliant cut diamonds weigh in total approximately 1.50 carats; G to I color with VS clarity Completed by slight m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Anika 10K Rose Gold Diamond Ring, 0.25 CTW, Stacking Band, Engagement Ring
Located in Greeneville, TN
🌸 Why You’ll Love This Ring: ✔ Handcrafted in 10K Rose Gold – Subtle warmth meets luxury ✔ 0.25 CTW Natural Diamonds – Ethically sourced and carefully set ✔ Minimalist & Versatile...
Diamond, Rose Gold
2 Modern Stacking Rings/Bands/Sapphire & Diamond Band/Ruby & Diamond Band/14KYG
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
These stackable rings, one featuring a sapphire and diamond, and the other featuring a ruby and diamond, offer a contemporary yet timeless aesthetic that can be worn together for a b...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Floral Eternity Band Stacking Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is deeply engraved fully around by a stylized floral motif With round brilliant cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.18 carat - eye clean and white Stamped PLAT...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Retro Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Fishtail Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band style ring set to front with nine single cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.25 carat total, H/I color and VS clarity Completed by fishtail gallery, pointed shoulder motif, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solid 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Paperclip Stacking Fashion Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this Brand New Solid 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Paperclip Stacking Fashion Ring. This beautiful ring features the super popular "Paperclip" design and is...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ladies Paperclip Stacking Fashion Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this Brand New Solid 14k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ladies Paperclip Stacking Fashion Ring. This beautiful ring features the super popular "Paperclip" design and i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
24K Solid Gold Hammered Textured Flower Stacker Rings with Diamond
Located in Bozeman, MT
Little Flower Bezel Set Diamond Ring with 24K Hammered Textured Gold Shank, Size 7, Single Stacking Diamond Ring, Handmade by Prehistoric Works of Istanbul, Turkey Ring: Solid 24K Go...
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a row of round cut rubies alternating with transitional cut diamonds - prong set to front. Rubies are a saturated semi-transparent purplish red - weighing approximately 0.2...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a row of round cut rubies alternating with transitional cut diamonds - prong set to front. Rubies are a saturated semi-transparent purplish red - weighing approximately 0.2...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Mosaic Set Diamond Geometric Stack Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 66 round brilliant cut = 1.49cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Diamond: 38 baguette cut = 2.48cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Dimensions: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 1.15 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stackable Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set to the front with five bezel set round brilliant diamonds in graduated sizes, F/G color and SI2 clarity High polished white gold mounting with enclosed gallery and scalloped des...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950's Mid-Century 0.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Stackable Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is bar set to front by baguette cut diamonds - straight and tapered Weighing in total approximately 0.75 carat with G to J color and VS clarity With maker's mark and stam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Contemporary 1.03 Carats Square Step Cut Diamond Platinum Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is channel set to front by five square step cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 1.03 carats with K/L color with VS clarity Stamped Pt900 for platinum Inscribed ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Stacking Philippine Ring, Chrysoprase, Diamonds, Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lucerne, CH
Van Cleef & Arpels yellowgold ring "Philippine-Collection" containing two carved Chrysoprase inlays and 18 singlecut Diamaonds, approx.: 0.57 ct Ring size: 46 / US: 3.5 Maker's mar...
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$714 / item
Fei Liu Citrine and Diamond 18 Karat Black Gold Stacking Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, .
Create your own underwater-inspired masterpiece by combining different gemstone colours and textures, allowing your imagination to roam freely. Dawn stacking ring featuring a citrin...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Cartier Love Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Unisex Stacking Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band style ring flush set throughout with eight round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25 carat Diamonds are eye-clean, white in color, and evenly spaced From the in...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Unisex Stacking Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band style ring flush set throughout with eight round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.25 carat Diamonds are eye-clean, white in color, and evenly spaced From the in...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Infinity Stacking Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a polished band ring intertwined with an infinity motif Bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.13 carat; eye-clean and white Signed T & Co....
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wheat Stacking Wedding Band Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds set to front in milgrain bezels. Weighing approximately 0.19 carat total - eye clean and bright. With wheat engraved shoulders and profile. Sta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond Link Chain Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold Fashion Stackable
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K Yellow Gold 0.22 Carats Total Weight of Round Brilliant White Diamonds Color: H-I / Clarity: SI Alberto offers complimentary sizing on all rings. Fine one-of-a-kind craftsma...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Retro Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Narrow band is channel set to front with single cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 0.15 carat - eye clean and white Completed by cinched and stylized shoulders With make...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium
1940's Retro Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Narrow band is channel set to front with single cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 0.15 carat - eye clean and white Completed by cinched and stylized shoulders With make...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium
Victorian 0.51 Carat Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Stackable Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring features alternating claw set rubies and diamonds Three old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.31 carat total, I/J color and SI to I clarity Two old mine cut rubies we...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
White Gold Diamond Emerald and Sapphire Weighing 1.45 Carat Stacking Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14k white gold double facing pear shape emerald and pear shape sapphire ring with diamonds Ring size 6 Diamond carat weight 0.25 Emerald carat total weight 0.45 Sapphire carat tota...
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Stacking Philippine Ring, Lapis Lazuli, Diamonds, Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lucerne, CH
Van Cleef & Arpels yellow gold ring "Philippine-Collection" containing two carved Lapis Lazuli inlays and 18 singlecut Diamonds, approx.: 0.57 ct, Marker's mark: VCA Assay mark: 75...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Throughout history, people have worn rings as symbols. They represented wealth and power for kings. Rings, whether fine jewelry or vintage fashion rings, have been given as gifts to mark significant occasions and accomplishments in life. They are also seen as a sign of love when worn on a certain finger.
For enthusiasts of costume jewelry, which is typically designed to accessorize with current fashions and made of inexpensive materials, there has been no shortage of coveted rings created over the years by the likes of J Dauphin, Miriam Haskell and others. A range of fashion rings created in ceramic or embellished with rhinestones — the latter a source of instant, affordable glamour — have also been designed at Chanel. The founder of the internationally revered luxury house, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, loved costume jewelry but couldn’t resist designing jewelry with diamonds.
Signet rings are one of the oldest types of rings. They often have a family crest or seal engraved on the ring that the wearer can imprint into melted wax. Although most people don’t use wax seals anymore, signet rings are an enduring style.
The type of metal chosen for a ring is an important factor in its design. Gold is a classic choice for fine jewelry, and, for costume jewels, gold offers a range of hues that includes yellow gold, white gold and rose gold. Platinum is becoming a popular choice for its elegance. For fashion jewelry lovers, silver rings remain a must-have accessory, particularly those embellished with turquoise or coral.
A stone can add a pop of color or allure to a ring. Many people choose to wear rings featuring their birthstone. Diamonds are popular with those seeking the perfect engagement ring (a search that can prove intimidating), and they also make beautiful fashion rings, from solitaire rings with single stones to rings with groups of stones.
Zircon rings are similar to diamonds and come in various colors. Some rings feature a large stone surrounded by smaller stones in a halo. They can all be the same stone, or they can have different stones to include more colors.
Fashion rings are an easy way to add jewelry to any outfit. Find a collection of vintage fashion rings on 1stDibs that have glitz and glamour to match your style.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.