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14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Hexagon and Beaded Double Ring
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Hexagon and Beaded Double Ring

14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Hexagon and Beaded Double Ring

Located in Antwerp, BE

Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2.41 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Hexagon Ring with Pavé Diamonds by Fern Freeman
18K Yellow Gold Hexagon Ring with Pavé Diamonds by Fern Freeman

18K Yellow Gold Hexagon Ring with Pavé Diamonds by Fern Freeman

By Fern Freeman

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

The 18K Yellow Gold Hexagon Ring by Fern Freeman is a modern and striking statement piece. Its

Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5.51ct Hexagonal Cut Mozambique Ruby 18k Cocktail Ring
GIA Certified 5.51ct Hexagonal Cut Mozambique Ruby 18k Cocktail Ring

GIA Certified 5.51ct Hexagonal Cut Mozambique Ruby 18k Cocktail Ring

Located in Houston, TX

This beautiful and unique ring features a GIA certified bezel set 5.51 carat hexagonal cut natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Art Deco Hexagon Ring with 0.79ct Diamond and Sapphire Accents
Platinum Art Deco Hexagon Ring with 0.79ct Diamond and Sapphire Accents

Platinum Art Deco Hexagon Ring with 0.79ct Diamond and Sapphire Accents

Located in Aventura, FL

This striking Art Deco platinum ring, weighing 6.8 grams, features a bold geometric hexagonal

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Devoir Hexagon Ring in 14K Rose Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Devoir Hexagon Ring in 14K Rose Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry

Devoir Hexagon Ring in 14K Rose Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry

Located in Geneve, CH

Devoir Hexagon Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D

Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Hexagonal Halo Natural Diamond Geometric Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Hexagonal Halo Natural Diamond Geometric Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)

Hexagonal Halo Natural Diamond Geometric Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)

Located in New Delhi, DL

SGL. Designed in a hexagon outline, this ring features a round diamond cluster at the center

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Unique Reddish Diamond with Hexagon Halo 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
Unique Reddish Diamond with Hexagon Halo 14K White Gold Engagement Ring

Unique Reddish Diamond with Hexagon Halo 14K White Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ Solid 14K white gold ring set with a round rosecut diamond in the center, surrounded by two rows

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Salt-and-Pepper Diamond Hexagon Halo White Gold Engagement Ring, 1.07 Carat
Salt-and-Pepper Diamond Hexagon Halo White Gold Engagement Ring, 1.07 Carat

Salt-and-Pepper Diamond Hexagon Halo White Gold Engagement Ring, 1.07 Carat

Located in Miramar, FL

. It's lighter than most salt-and-pepper diamonds, closer to winter frost than storm cloud. A hexagon

Category

2010s Turkish Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 11.92 Carat Hexagon Cut Rhodolite Garnet Double Halo Fashion Ring
Roman Malakov 11.92 Carat Hexagon Cut Rhodolite Garnet Double Halo Fashion Ring

Roman Malakov 11.92 Carat Hexagon Cut Rhodolite Garnet Double Halo Fashion Ring

By Roman Malakov

Located in New York, NY

A versatile fashion ring, showcasing a vibrant 11.92-carat hexagon-cut rhodolite garnet. The center

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.87 Carats Hexagon Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 1.87 Carats Hexagon Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 1.87 Carats Hexagon Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring

By Roman Malakov

Located in New York, NY

A well-crafted solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a 1.87 carats hexagon cut diamond certified by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Moderne Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Hexagonal Plaque Ring
Art Moderne Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Hexagonal Plaque Ring

Art Moderne Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Hexagonal Plaque Ring

Located in New York, NY

A large scale Art Moderne statement ring designed as an elongated open hexagonal plaque set with

Category

20th Century Modernist More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Steven Battelle 2.1 Carats Hexagonal Rose-Cut Colored Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Steven Battelle 2.1 Carats Hexagonal Rose-Cut Colored Diamonds 18K Gold Ring

Steven Battelle 2.1 Carats Hexagonal Rose-Cut Colored Diamonds 18K Gold Ring

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

An interesting assortment of 4-5 mm hexagonal colored diamonds are set in hand-textured bezels atop

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Hexagon Shape Statement 14K White Gold Ring
Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Hexagon Shape Statement 14K White Gold Ring

Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Hexagon Shape Statement 14K White Gold Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

A striking, almost architectural flavor to this Art Deco inspired target ring. The hexagonal head

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Diamond Hexagon Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold
TJD 0.75 Carat Diamond Hexagon Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Diamond Hexagon Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold

By TJD

Located in New York, NY

0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Hexagon Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold, a modern

Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, 1920s Art Deco, Hexagonal Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring
Antique 18ct Gold, 1920s Art Deco, Hexagonal Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring

Antique 18ct Gold, 1920s Art Deco, Hexagonal Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Blue Topaz and Sapphire Art Deco Style Hexagon Target Ring in 14K White Gold
Blue Topaz and Sapphire Art Deco Style Hexagon Target Ring in 14K White Gold

Blue Topaz and Sapphire Art Deco Style Hexagon Target Ring in 14K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this captivating hexagon ring, where bold lines

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Asscher Cut Diamond Illusion Set Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Hexagon Gold Ring
Asscher Cut Diamond Illusion Set Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Hexagon Gold Ring

Asscher Cut Diamond Illusion Set Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Hexagon Gold Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Make a bold statement with this exquisite Diamond Illusion Set and Sapphire Art Deco Style Hexagon

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond 14KT Rose Gold Hexagonal Shape Wedding Band Ring
TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond 14KT Rose Gold Hexagonal Shape Wedding Band Ring

TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond 14KT Rose Gold Hexagonal Shape Wedding Band Ring

By TJD

Located in New York, NY

Sparkling with the excitement of the moment, this splendid diamond engagement band ring ensures a

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

MARINA B. Hexagonal Exi Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Cwt. Topaz & VS Diamonds
MARINA B. Hexagonal Exi Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Cwt. Topaz & VS Diamonds

MARINA B. Hexagonal Exi Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Cwt. Topaz & VS Diamonds

By Marina B

Located in Miami, FL

with high polished finish. The hexagonal cocktail ring is embellished on top with one natural earth

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Hexagon Eternity Band In Rose Gold
Diamond Hexagon Eternity Band In Rose Gold

Diamond Hexagon Eternity Band In Rose Gold

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Delicate and stunning! This eternity band consists of .33 carats of diamonds all set in 14k rose

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Elongated Hexagon Blue Topaz Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Gold
Elongated Hexagon Blue Topaz Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Gold

Elongated Hexagon Blue Topaz Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

An elongated hexagon blue topaz that radiates vibrant brilliance. Diamonds frame the topaz, adding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Tanzanite & Diamond Art Deco Style Target Hexagon Shape 18K White Gold Ring
Blue Tanzanite & Diamond Art Deco Style Target Hexagon Shape 18K White Gold Ring

Blue Tanzanite & Diamond Art Deco Style Target Hexagon Shape 18K White Gold Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

An 18k white gold Art-Deco design diamond and Tanzanite target ring, center diamond with an outer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

12 Baguette Cut Diamonds Six-sided Hexagon Shape Band Ring in 18K White Gold
12 Baguette Cut Diamonds Six-sided Hexagon Shape Band Ring in 18K White Gold

12 Baguette Cut Diamonds Six-sided Hexagon Shape Band Ring in 18K White Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

baguette diamonds' clarity while creating a sleek, modern backdrop. The hexagonal contour provides

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...

Men's 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Target w/ Floating Halo Hexagonal Wide Band Ring
Men's 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Target w/ Floating Halo Hexagonal Wide Band Ring

Men's 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Target w/ Floating Halo Hexagonal Wide Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G Color - SI1 Clarity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Graduating Hexagon Eternity Band In Rose Gold
Diamond Graduating Hexagon Eternity Band In Rose Gold

Diamond Graduating Hexagon Eternity Band In Rose Gold

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A truly remarkable diamond eternity band with .51 carats of diamonds that graduate in size all

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Diamond Graduating Hexagon Eternity Band In Rose Gold
Diamond Graduating Hexagon Eternity Band In Rose Gold

Diamond Graduating Hexagon Eternity Band In Rose Gold

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A truly remarkable eternity band that graduates in size all around with alternating diamonds, a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Hexagon Swiss Blue Topaz & Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set 14K White Gold Ring
Hexagon Swiss Blue Topaz & Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set 14K White Gold Ring

Hexagon Swiss Blue Topaz & Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set 14K White Gold Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

carat of round brilliant cut diamonds in a grain set and meticulously. Ring Information Style: Art Deco

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Nebula Hexagon Moonstone Engagement Ring in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Nebula Hexagon Moonstone Engagement Ring in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry

Nebula Hexagon Moonstone Engagement Ring in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry

Located in Geneve, CH

Nebula Hexagon Moonstone Engagement Ring in 14K Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x

Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold

Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Amethyst and Diamond Ring

Amethyst and Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

French Amethyst and Diamond Ring This ring is featuring a hexagonal mixed-cut amethyst with weight

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Estate 22ct Aquamarine & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Estate 22ct Aquamarine & Diamond Ring in Platinum

Estate 22ct Aquamarine & Diamond Ring in Platinum

Located in Dallas, TX

Estate Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in Platinum. The ring features a 22ct hexagon cut aquamarine

Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Men's Sapphire & Diamond Ring Band
Men's Sapphire & Diamond Ring Band

Men's Sapphire & Diamond Ring Band

Located in New York, NY

Men's Sapphire & Diamond Ring Band. A band consisting of a center hexagon cut sapphire with five

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful emerald and diamond ring dating back to the art Deco era. The ring features a

Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

7.76 carat Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
7.76 carat Aquamarine & Diamond Ring

7.76 carat Aquamarine & Diamond Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

gold ring is seventies glamour at its colorful best. Set with a superb deep blue 7.76-carat aquamarine

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sophia D Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Mosaic Platinum Ring
Sophia D Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Mosaic Platinum Ring

Sophia D Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Mosaic Platinum Ring

By Sophia D

Located in New York, NY

An architectural Art Deco mosaic design centered with a 1.52-carat natural hexagonal-cut diamond

Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Burma Sapphire Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Burma Sapphire Diamond Platinum Dress Ring

Burma Sapphire Diamond Platinum Dress Ring

Located in Zurich, CH

Splendid Burma sapphire and diamond platinum dress ring. Crafted in platinum 950 and centered by a

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Hexagon Salt and Pepper Diamond Bridal Set 14K White Gold R6599
Hexagon Salt and Pepper Diamond Bridal Set 14K White Gold R6599

Hexagon Salt and Pepper Diamond Bridal Set 14K White Gold R6599

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ Solid 14K white gold ring set (2 rings are included in this purchase) with a hexagon salt and

Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman Citrine & Diamond Cable Wrap Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.5
David Yurman Citrine & Diamond Cable Wrap Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.5

David Yurman Citrine & Diamond Cable Wrap Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.5

By David Yurman

Located in McLeansville, NC

Stones: citrine, 1 hexagonal 10 mm diamond, 13 round brilliant cut .8 - .9 mm .04 ctw GH color/ SI1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hexagon Open Band Baguette Ruby 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Hexagon Open Band Baguette Ruby 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring

Hexagon Open Band Baguette Ruby 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant and timeless, this Hexagon Open Band Baguette Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Ring showcases a vibrant

Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Hexagon Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate hexagon diamond ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 82 vintage editions and 83 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect hexagon diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing hexagon diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Single Stone, Walters Faith and Sunita Nahata each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A hexagon cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a hexagon diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Hexagon Diamond Ring?

Prices for a hexagon diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $525 and can go as high as $102,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,825.

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.