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Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Signature Diamond Fusion White Gold Ring
Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Signature Diamond Fusion White Gold Ring

Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Signature Diamond Fusion White Gold Ring

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond Monogram Fusion Ring by Louis Vuitton. Crafted in 18k white gold, this Louis Vuitton Signature Blossom ring showcases the iconic Monogram flower motif, adorne...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LOUIS VUITTON LV Volt Upside Down Diamonds 18K White Gold Q9Q31D Ring
LOUIS VUITTON LV Volt Upside Down Diamonds 18K White Gold Q9Q31D Ring

LOUIS VUITTON LV Volt Upside Down Diamonds 18K White Gold Q9Q31D Ring

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Tokyo, JP

■ Product Number: 24060208 ■ Reference Retail Price: JPY 704,000 (including tax) ■ Brand: LOUIS VUITTON ■ Product Name: LV Volt Upside Down Ring ■ Model Number: Q9Q31D ■ Material: 75...

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2010s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rich Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond 2.81 Carats Wide Ring 14KWG LR52407W45SA LV
Rich Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond 2.81 Carats Wide Ring 14KWG LR52407W45SA LV

Rich Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond 2.81 Carats Wide Ring 14KWG LR52407W45SA LV

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

Grace your loved one's finger with this perfect sapphire flower ring in decadent royal blues and white gold and diamonds. Rich royal blue sparkles and dances with velvety deep blue ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Flower Cluster Engagement Ring, .30 Carats in 14 Karat Rose Gold Lv
Diamond Flower Cluster Engagement Ring, .30 Carats in 14 Karat Rose Gold Lv

Diamond Flower Cluster Engagement Ring, .30 Carats in 14 Karat Rose Gold Lv

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

Astonish your loved one with this beautiful rose gold diamond flower ring! The diamonds all clustered together create a shimmering field of sparkles. This is a gorgeous and sleek rin...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Eternity Ring 0.16 Carats Marquise Shape w Round Shape 14k Rose LV
Diamond Eternity Ring 0.16 Carats Marquise Shape w Round Shape 14k Rose LV

Diamond Eternity Ring 0.16 Carats Marquise Shape w Round Shape 14k Rose LV

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

This diamond stackable band has a beautiful alternating design. Bezel set single diamonds nestle between marquise shape frames holding two round diamonds. The alternating shape setti...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Peridot Diamond Ring, 1.6 Carats in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Bezel Modern Lv
Oval Peridot Diamond Ring, 1.6 Carats in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Bezel Modern Lv

Oval Peridot Diamond Ring, 1.6 Carats in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Bezel Modern Lv

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

Bright green peridot has a sleek modern look in this crisp east-to-west bezel ring! The designer setting pairs a bold bezel with a petite trio of diamonds in a three-leaf clover patt...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leaf and Vine Diamond Ring .16 Carats in Rose Gold Stacking or Wedding Band LV
Leaf and Vine Diamond Ring .16 Carats in Rose Gold Stacking or Wedding Band LV

Leaf and Vine Diamond Ring .16 Carats in Rose Gold Stacking or Wedding Band LV

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

This gorgeous rose gold band has a perfect vine motif for the nature lover! Bezel set diamond "flower buds" dot the sweeping curve across the top of the band amidst the diamond-accen...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Fusion Diamond White Gold Ring
Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Fusion Diamond White Gold Ring

Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Fusion Diamond White Gold Ring

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond Monogram Fusion Ring by Louis Vuitton. With Diamonds 1.20ctw - 2x Special Rare Fancy "Fusion" Louis Vuitton Logo Cut Diamonds Details: Ring Size: 4.25 Width:...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Louis Vuitton Platinum LV Diamonds Pavé V Ring sz 53/ 6.5 rt $4650
Louis Vuitton Platinum LV Diamonds Pavé V Ring sz 53/ 6.5 rt $4650

Louis Vuitton Platinum LV Diamonds Pavé V Ring sz 53/ 6.5 rt $4650

By Louis Vuitton

Located in New York, NY

Louis Vuitton Platinum LV Diamonds Pavé V Ring Materials: Platinum 950, 16 diamonds, ~ 0.30 ct Overall Condition: Excellent Includes: LV pouch Retail: $4,650 plus tax  Size: 53/ US...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Petite Sapphire Flower Birthstone Ring with Diamond and Filigree, 10k Gold LV
Petite Sapphire Flower Birthstone Ring with Diamond and Filigree, 10k Gold LV

Petite Sapphire Flower Birthstone Ring with Diamond and Filigree, 10k Gold LV

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

Celebrate a September loved one with this sapphire birthstone flower ring. This beauty is perfect for a graduation or push present! The petite flower formed by the gemstones is brigh...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

3.20 Carats Emerald and Trillion Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k Yellow Gold LV
3.20 Carats Emerald and Trillion Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k Yellow Gold LV

3.20 Carats Emerald and Trillion Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k Yellow Gold LV

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

Emerald is the birthstone for the month of May. Celebrate your May loved one with this show stopping emerald and diamond ring! The long rectangular shape of the emerald is beautifull...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Cultured Pearl Birthstone Ring Wave Design and Diamond Accents 10K Gold Lv
Akoya Cultured Pearl Birthstone Ring Wave Design and Diamond Accents 10K Gold Lv

Akoya Cultured Pearl Birthstone Ring Wave Design and Diamond Accents 10K Gold Lv

Located in Austin, TX

Pearls are one of June's birthstones! Honor a June loved one with this wonderful and comfortable ring, perfect for a graduation, birthday, or important milestone! The bright luster o...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring 14K Yellow Gold Openwork Swirls (LV), circa 1975
Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring 14K Yellow Gold Openwork Swirls (LV), circa 1975

Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring 14K Yellow Gold Openwork Swirls (LV), circa 1975

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

Luxurious openwork filigree and flourishes create the backdrop for this gorgeous ruby and diamond cluster ring. The ring design centers around a lovely richly red marquise shape ruby...

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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Floral Diamond Satin Texture Flower Band Stack 14K Gold LR4924
Floral Diamond Satin Texture Flower Band Stack 14K Gold LR4924

Floral Diamond Satin Texture Flower Band Stack 14K Gold LR4924

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

This lovely floral detailed band is perfect for anyone who wants a unique design band or are flower lovers. There are five diamonds per flower with 2 prong set petals and 4 prong cen...

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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Hardware Large Double Link Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose Go
Tiffany & Co. Hardware Large Double Link Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose Go

Tiffany & Co. Hardware Large Double Link Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose Go

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Tiffany & Co. Hardware Large Double Link Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose Gold This exquisite necklace from Tiffany & Co.’s iconic Hardware collection features a bold yet refine...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Diamond Half Band in 14k Yellow Gold 0.22 Carat Bezel and Prong Stackable Ring
Diamond Half Band in 14k Yellow Gold 0.22 Carat Bezel and Prong Stackable Ring

Diamond Half Band in 14k Yellow Gold 0.22 Carat Bezel and Prong Stackable Ring

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

Add a touch of flair to your ring stack with this beautiful diamond half-band. The interspersed diamond bezels are like bubbles of brightness along the straight line of diamonds acro...

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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring

New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a incredible, brand new, custom made diamond and sapphire three stone engagement ring crafted in solid platinum. It features a gorgeous, GIA certified, 0.91 carat emeral...

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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier White Gold Amulette de Cartier Diamond Pendant B3047300
Cartier White Gold Amulette de Cartier Diamond Pendant B3047300

Cartier White Gold Amulette de Cartier Diamond Pendant B3047300

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stunning 18k white gold diamond Cartier pendant from the Amulette de Cartier collection. The circular talisman motif has a single bezel set round brilliant cut diamond set to the c...

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2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Rose Gold Earrings
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Rose Gold Earrings

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Rose Gold Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

These gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels drop earrings from the Magic Alhambra collection are crafted in 18k rose gold and set with 24 brilliant-cut round diamonds weighing an estimated...

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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Minimal Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14k White Gold
Minimal Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14k White Gold

Minimal Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14k White Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Minimal Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.72 carat and diamonds of 0.09 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring go...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Statement Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band Ring Channel Set in 925 Silver
Statement Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band Ring Channel Set in 925 Silver

Statement Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band Ring Channel Set in 925 Silver

Located in New York, NY

This Statement Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band Ring elegant sterling silver ring highlights the beauty of natural gemstones with 0.48 carats of blue sapphires and 0.14 carats of d...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Channel-Set Unisex Eternity Band Ring in 925 Silver
Natural Blue Sapphire Channel-Set Unisex Eternity Band Ring in 925 Silver

Natural Blue Sapphire Channel-Set Unisex Eternity Band Ring in 925 Silver

Located in New York, NY

This Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Ring is expertly crafted in 925 sterling silver. The band features a sleek channel setting adorned with round-cut deep blue sapphire gemstones, offer...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vivid Emerald Cut 9.81 ct Emerald Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Settings
Vivid Emerald Cut 9.81 ct Emerald Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Settings

Vivid Emerald Cut 9.81 ct Emerald Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Settings

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Emerald eternity band ring in 14K gold symbolises the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The circular shape represents love whic...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds
Unique 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds

Unique 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Unique Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural gemstones of 1.24 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm Wide 14K White Gold Satin Finish
Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm Wide 14K White Gold Satin Finish

Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm Wide 14K White Gold Satin Finish

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

This wide rainbow galaxy confetti ring is scattered with a total of 1.36 carats of sapphires, rubies, and tsavorite garnets to make a bold statement cigar band. These rainbow gemston...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Ruby, Sap...

14K Yellow Gold Mounted 5.11 ct Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Ring Stacking Ring
14K Yellow Gold Mounted 5.11 ct Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Ring Stacking Ring

14K Yellow Gold Mounted 5.11 ct Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Ring Stacking Ring

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Blue sapphire eternity band ring in 14K gold symbolises the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represents love w...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2.24 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring
14K Yellow Gold 2.24 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring

14K Yellow Gold 2.24 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Blue sapphire half eternity band ring in 14K gold symbolises the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represents l...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Lv Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of lv diamond rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, white gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 6 vintage examples as well as 9 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of lv diamond rings includes designs that are universally popular, but modern and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Five Star Jewelry and Louis Vuitton are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut lv diamond rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and marquise cut alternatives.

How Much are Lv Diamond Rings?

Prices for lv diamond rings start at $275 and top out at $26,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $699.

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.