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18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Men Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Men Ring. The ring has three round diamonds ( 7 pt each one
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Huge 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Men Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Men Ring. The ring has three round diamonds in a row (of 35 pt
Category

20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 3.08ct Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 3.08ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Single Cut Cluster Brushed
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .07ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round .88ctw Nugget Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .30ctw Scrollwork
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .18ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.53ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round .50ctw Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 10k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round Brilliant 1.44ctw Nugget
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.44ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.10ctw Nugget Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round Brilliant 1.25ctw Cluster Pavé
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .25ctw Floral Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Single Cut .10ctw Floral Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.01ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.01ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 18k Round Brilliant .60ctw Channel Set Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round .70ct Solitaire Euro Shank Textured
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .30ctw Nugget Channel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring 14k Rd .60ctw Four-Stone Channel Set Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.63 Carat Men's Diamond Gold "Rolex" Style Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Men's "Rolex" Style Diamond Ring The ring is 14K White And Yellow Gold There is 1.63 Carats in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

The Leo Mens Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold ​ ​GSI Report #: 27363200121 Diamond Count: 6
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.48 Carat Men's Diamond Satin Finish Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 18K White Gold The Diamond is 0.48 Carats J VS The ring has satin finish on the sides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Round White Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Men's Bespoke Signet Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
1.00 Carat Round White Diamonds Men's Signet Style ring set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. It has 16
Category

2010s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

0.10 Carat Men's Black Diamond Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Men's Diamond Wedding Band Ring The Ring is 14K White Gold The Round Cut Black Diamonds are 0.10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Men's Ring Diamond Men Ring Cluster Diamonds Men Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Mens Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold approx
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Black Gold Ring Mens Diamond ring Skulls Ring 18KT gold mens ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind mens rings, skulls ring in black gold with black diamonds. Excellent craftsmanship
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Men's Diamond Ring Cluster Diamonds Men Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Mens Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold approx
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage Men's Ring Diamond Men Ring Cluster Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Mens Diamond Ring 14k Yellow and White
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage Men's Ring Diamond Men Ring Cluster Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Mens Diamond Ring 14k Yellow and White
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Men's Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Men's ring in 18kt white gold set with one onyx 2.75 cts and 52 diamonds 0.43 cts Size 55          
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Men's Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Men's ring in 18kt white gold set with 110 diamonds 2.42 cts and 10 princess cut diamonds 1.66 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Men's Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Men's ring in 18kt yellow gold set with 110 diamonds 2.42 cts and 15 princess cut diamonds 1.66 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men’s Diamond Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Handsome Gent’s Diamond Gold Vintage Ring. Open D design securely Hand set with Round Brilliant Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Men's ring in 18kt yellow gold set with 111 diamonds 1.70 cts and 16 square diamonds 1.40 cts and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Men's ring in 18kt white gold set with 110 diamonds 1.67 cts and 16 square diamonds 1.45 cts and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Men's Ring Diamond Men Ring Princess Cluster Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Mens Diamond Ring 14k White Gold approx
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Men's Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Round Cut Diamond Ring. A ring featuring a round cut center diamond approximately .85
Category

Vintage 1980s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Men's Ring 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Modern designed men's ring features a straight row princess cut framed with round diamonds. The
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men's Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Diamond Ring. A ring consisting of round cut diamonds set as initials in 14 karat yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens, Diamond & Gold Engagement Band/Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Fashioned from 14k white gold, this exquisite men's wedding band features a total diamond weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Men's Diamond Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold men's ring furnished with 23 prong set round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.54
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mens diamond wedding ring in 18k Yellow gold, pinky ring for men
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Mens diamond wedding ring in 18k White gold, Chunky wedding ring for men Available in 18k Yellow
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

5.40 Carats Natural Diamonds Men’s Gold Ring
Located in Massafra, IT
Classy 5.40 Cts Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Men's Iced Out Heavy Ring In Stamped 14K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pave Diamond White Gold Men's Ring
Located in Surfside, FL
Mens pave diamond ring 14k white gold. Round brillliant cut diamonds total approx. weight: 3.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Gold

Antique 1.22 Carat Diamond Gold Mens Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s This heavy 14K gold ring features a chunky old mine cut diamond (J color, VS1 clarity
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Men's Diamond Ring 0.25ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's 14k yellow gold and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 11.7 grams. The diamond is a round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Spinel and Diamond 14KYW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds on the side. This ring is two tone with 14K yellow gold around the Spinel and 14K white gold band
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold and Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Denver, CO
setting in this handsome, bold men's ring crafted from 14K white gold.
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Denver, CO
to west setting in this handsome, bold men's ring. Set in 14K yellow gold.
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Moonstone and Diamond 14KW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique Men's ring has a vibrant Moonstone center with brilliant cut diamonds along both sides
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Brushed 14K White Gold Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic retro men's ring is crafted in 14k textured white gold and set with old European-cut F
Category

Vintage 1940s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Men’s Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic contemporary men's band ring is crafted in platinum with 18k yellow gold accents and
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Men's Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Men's Ring is crafted with elegance, it showcases nineteen round
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold and Diamond Men's' Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Men's Dome ring features 0.66 carat GIA certified emerald cut J VS2 diamond set in 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White gold skulls ring 14KT gold 7mm mens diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning skulls ring in 14KT white gold with black diamonds, size is 9, can be re-sized. 12 skulls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby & Diamond Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Men's Ring An 18 karat yellow gold ring set with a cushion cut ruby, 10 baguette
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Men's Diamond Ring 0.35ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's 14k yellow ring with diamond. Stamped 14k and weighs 12.8 grams. The diamond is a round
Category

Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Diamond White & Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic men's retro ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold with white gold accents and set with a
Category

Vintage 1970s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Chased Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 This highly unusual antique 14K gold ring is chased with two profile busts of an
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

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Gold Diamond Mens Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold diamond mens ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 368 antique edition and 454 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold diamond mens 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. Creating a gold diamond mens ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alberto, DGI and Stambolian are consistently popular. 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 oval cut and emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold diamond mens ring, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Gold Diamond Mens Ring?

The price for a gold diamond mens ring starts at $300 and tops out at $599,999 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,000.

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.

Questions About Gold Diamond Mens Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, some men's wedding rings have diamonds. Men are free to wear any type of ring as a wedding ring, and you'll find many options with one or more diamonds set into their bands. Wedding rings for men may also feature colored gemstones, like sapphires or rubies, in addition to or in place of diamonds, or they may be formed entirely out of metal. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of men's wedding rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, some men wear gold wedding rings. Gold has been used for making wedding rings for centuries, and men can find many different kinds of wedding bands formed out of the precious metal. Other metal options for men's wedding rings include platinum, sterling silver, titanium, tungsten and cobalt. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of men's wedding rings.