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Men's 14K White Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Your love for him will radiate in this unique and stylish diamond ring. Classy and appealing, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Men’s .15 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamonds Wide Band Bead 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Men's Single cut (4) diamond wide graver etched band. .15ct. natural round cuts, bead set. Si-1
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.39 Carat Diamond Onyx Men's Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring is set with 15 Round Cut White Diamonds that weight 0. 39 carats and also has Black Onyx
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.7 Carat, 7 Diamonds Traditional Men's Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
1.7 Carat 7 Diamonds Traditional Men's Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Estate This is a Nice
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Black and White Diamonds Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Men ring is mounted on 14K White gold and feature 16 round brilliant cut diamonds and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

0.65 Carat Round-Brilliant Cut Diamond and 18k Gold Cluster Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Centering 15 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds totaling 0.65 Carats and set in 18K Yellow Gold, this
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20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14.00 Carat Invisible Setting Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Men's Plaque Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Large 18k White Gold Diamond Plaque Ring Features Beveled Plaque of Invisible-Set Princess Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Gold Mens 1.67 Carat Natural Marquise and Round Diamond Cocktail Ring 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 1.67 carat (approximate) men's 18k yellow gold natural diamond pinky ring. Set in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1 Carat Rose Cut Trillion Diamond Iced Out Signet Ring for Men in 18k Solid Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
1 carat Rose Cut Trillion Diamond Iced Out Signet Ring For Men in 18k Solid Gold Available in 18k
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2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

M initial diamond ring 14KT gold mens ring unisex ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Letter M ring made with diamonds in 14KT gold, size 10 cant be re-sized. Diamonds are Si clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Mens Diamond Cluster Ribbed 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 9 ​ ​Ring Height: 15 mm tall Total Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.53ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .33ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Clarity: VS1 Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Single Cut .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Single Color: I - J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.07 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Men's Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
glamour to your look. The ring features a 207 carat emerald cut emerald set in a diamond design, giving it
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k 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 - 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 Cluster Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 0.48ctw Ribbed
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .48ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 0.48ctw Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Natural Round Diamond Cluster Channel Set 14K Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural diamond men's ring, set in a stunning textured and curved pattern 14k solid yellow gold
Category

2010s North American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Men's Diagonal Stripe Ring -14k Sq .58ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: SI2 - I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Men's Ring - 14k Rose .50ctw Vintage Cluster Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Rose Color: G
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Split Shank Retro Baguette Diamond Cluster Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This 18K gold ring features a total diamond weight of 1.31 carats. Each diamond is meticulously set
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.25ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 10 Men's Vintage
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.25ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Star Sapphire and Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Mens Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
mm x 10 mm Gemstone Carat Weight: ~20 carats Diamonds: 6 Round Brilliant Cut and 12 baguettes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Three-Stone Men's Ring 10k Rnd .25ctw Channel Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: I2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Men's Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Men's opal & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat white
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .30ctw Nugget Channel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J - K Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 6.40 Carat Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Vintage Retro Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
"Indicolite"   Side Stones Details: Type: Diamond Cut: Round Carat: 0.23 CTTW This unisex platinum ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum

Yellow Gold Scottish Rite Men's 32nd Degree Ring - 10k Round .53ctw Masonic Yod
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .28ct Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

13K Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Ring 0.70ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's Vintage 13k yellow gold diamond ring. Tests 54.5 % gold using an XRF metals analyzer. Gross
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Asscher and Trilliant Cut Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring Featuring 15 Asscher and Trillant Cut Diamonds Of VS Clarity & G
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enchanting Diamond and Ruby Double Serpent Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
This fabulous diamond and ruby 15-carat double snake ring is a lovely Victorian find. During the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Wedding Band 0.15tdw, 7.2g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
baguette cuts, G color, Vs clarity, .15 total carats. The band measures 3.7mm wide. Ring size is 10 3/4 and
Category

Mid-20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.80 Carat TW Men's Diamond Ring / Wedding Ring / Band, 14 Karat Princess Cuts
Located in West Hollywood, CA
's Diamond Ring / Wedding Ring / Band, 14 K Princess Cuts Diamonds: Carat Weight: 15 Princess 1.44 Carat
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Men's Ring Round Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mens Ring Round Diamonds 18k White Gold 1.00 Carat of diamonds, 5 diamonds G-H Color, VS-SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.5 Carat Approximate Round Diamond Men’s Wedding Band, Ben Dannie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
: 15 Round Diamonds 1.4- 1.6 Carats Approx. Color: G-I Clarity : VS-SI
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexandra Mor Wide Brilliant-Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring L/E 2/50
By Alexandra Mor
Located in New York, NY
Design. This Alexandra Mor wide eternity band is comprised of 15 Ideal cut Round Diamonds with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Five Stone Tatau Ring by Birthright Foundry
By Birthright Foundry
Located in Annapolis, MD
as a mens pinky ring. It features five triangle cut diamonds graduating in size with an average total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Diamond Brilliant Cut 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Italian Geometric Square Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
ornate design with exuberant styles. • 18 karat white gold • Diamonds: 15 gems of 0.05 carats, total
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Men’s Bracelet with 0.52 Carat Diamonds
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 15 Round Diamonds – 0.52ct, F-G/VVS-VS - 18K White Gold - Weight: 61,47 g - Length: 22.5 cm This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Men's Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cut .58 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
14k yellow and white gold, this signet-style ring showcases a resplendent natural white diamond set in
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.55 Carat Oval-Cut Yellow Sapphire, Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds, ~15 Grams ✔ Diamonds: 0.90 Carat Round-Brilliant Cut ✔ Metal: 14K Yellow Gold ✔ Total Ring Carat
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.55 Carat Oval-Cut Yellow Sapphire, Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds, ~15 Grams ✔ Diamonds: 0.90 Carat Round-Brilliant Cut ✔ Metal: 14K Yellow Gold ✔ Total Ring Carat
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

.18 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and Opal Inlay Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI2 - I1 Color: H - I Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.18ctw
Category

20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.24ctw Diamond Ring 14k Yellow White Gold Size 10.25 Men's
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.24ctw Cut - Single Color - I - J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring, 10k Round Brilliant Cut .16ct Brushed
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamond Carat: .16ct Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Men's Vintage 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold European Cut Diamond 5-Stone Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
.65 Carats Total Weight 4 Round Single Cut Diamonds .15 Carats Total Weight H Color Si1 Clarity This
Category

1990s Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Gubelin 1970 Kurt Aepli 18Kt Gold Geometric Ring Diamonds, Jasper & Bloodstone
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric ring designed by Kurt Aepli (1914-2002) for Gubelin. An exceptional sculptural piece of
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Dated 1897 Hallmarked Five Stone Diamond and Emerald Antique Unisex Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
beautiful band for men or woman, engagement ring or just because. Don't let this treasure slip by. (Metal
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Antique 1890s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Two Tone Floral Carved Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Unisex Ring
Located in Addison, TX
the head of the ring in the white gold channel sits three old mine cut diamonds, the chunky diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Tone 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Euro Shank Diamond Unisex Wedding Band
Located in Addison, TX
: Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 0.25Ct Color: G *More Pictures Available on Request
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Luxurious mens ring platinum 3 carats mens diamond jewelry diamond wedding band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Luxurious diamond ring made with VS clarity diamonds F color totalling 3 carats in platinum, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified .56 Carat Natural Diamond Ring Mens Deco Prime 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified .56 carat men's diamond ring Report number 21956775678 to accompany. Stating I
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.0 Carat, 7 Stone Ruby & Diamond Traditional Men's Ring 14 Karat Y Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
1.0 Carat, 7 Stone Ruby & Diamond Traditional Men's Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring , Estate
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Men's Diamond Ring 0.45ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
diamonds weigh .15 total carats. The top of the ring measures 13mm wide. The ring size is 9 and can be
Category

Mid-20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .25ct Brushed
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 2 Carat Emerald & Diamond Band Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Emerald & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring. Set with superb quality natural white diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Old Cut Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Retro Textured Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Embellish your own or your loved one hands with this elegant men signet Vintage Ring! Crafted in
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Vintage 1950s Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ring Mined .15ct Mens 18K White Gold Original 1920's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's Mens Engagement Ring .15ct Diamond 18K White Gold Featuring
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Mens 15 Carat Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the mens 15 carat diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a mens 15 carat diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic mens 15 carat diamond ring over the years, but those made by Alberto, Estate Jewelry and Vitale 1913 are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and princess cut versions for sale. Finding a mens 15 carat diamond ring for sale for men should be easy, but there are 64 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Mens 15 Carat Diamond Ring?

The price for a mens 15 carat diamond ring starts at $1 and tops out at $144,000 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.