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Amethyst Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Amethyst Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Amethyst Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Roshe Jewels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This one of a kind piece has been carefully designed and curated by our in house designer! This ring has a deep purple Pear Cut Amethyst that weighs 0.91 Carats and is embellished w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Pinkish Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Pinkish Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Pinkish Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. An incredible look and value please inq...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pink Diamond

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 12.00 Carat Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 12.00 Carat Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 12.00 Carat Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This ring turns into a pendant necklace...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond

Scarselli 6 Carat Fancy Blue Diamond Water Drop Platinum Ring
Scarselli 6 Carat Fancy Blue Diamond Water Drop Platinum Ring

Scarselli 6 Carat Fancy Blue Diamond Water Drop Platinum Ring

By SCARSELLI

Located in New York, NY

This spectacular ring featuring three colors of diamonds showing a flower shape finalized with 0.45 carats pear shape white diamonds.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

1.96 Carat Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
1.96 Carat Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

1.96 Carat Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Roshe Jewels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1.91 Carat Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a gorgeous 1.33 Carat Pear Cut Aquamarine and is surrounded by 26 Round Cut Diamonds that weighs 0...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 1.25ctw Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Dual Finish Wide Open Ring
14k Yellow Gold 1.25ctw Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Dual Finish Wide Open Ring

14k Yellow Gold 1.25ctw Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Dual Finish Wide Open Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Red Color - 5.5x4mm (approx.) (1) Synthetic Sapphire - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Pink Color - 5.5x4mm (approx.) (21) Natu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.50 Carat Fancy Green Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.50 Carat Fancy Green Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.50 Carat Fancy Green Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, Main stone: Gia certified natural 5.50 carats Fancy yellow Green diamond. Setting: 107 white diamonds with a total of about 0.54 ca...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond

IGI Certified 2.24 Carat Colorless Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
IGI Certified 2.24 Carat Colorless Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold

IGI Certified 2.24 Carat Colorless Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold

Located in KOWLOON, HK

A Timeless Treasure: A 2.24 Carat Colorless Sapphire Ring This exquisite ring showcases a stunning 2.24-carat pear-shaped colorless sapphire, a rare and highly sought-after gemstone....

Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 0.26 CT Faint Intense Yellow VS2 / 0.30 CT Faint Pink I1 18 K Ring
GIA Certified 0.26 CT Faint Intense Yellow VS2 / 0.30 CT Faint Pink I1 18 K Ring

GIA Certified 0.26 CT Faint Intense Yellow VS2 / 0.30 CT Faint Pink I1 18 K Ring

Located in บางรัก, TH

18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.91 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.26 / 0.30 Colour: F...

Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.59 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
2.59 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

2.59 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Roshe Jewels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

2.59 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful ring has an Pear Cut Peridot that weighs 1.92 Carats.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Toi et Moi Double Pink Spinel and Blue Spinel 18k White gold Bypass Ring
Toi et Moi Double Pink Spinel and Blue Spinel 18k White gold Bypass Ring

Toi et Moi Double Pink Spinel and Blue Spinel 18k White gold Bypass Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Spectacular, one-of-a-kind Toi et Moi Ring handmade, in 18k White Gold, Featuring two prominent Pink and Blue Natural Pear, Brilliant cut Spinels.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

4.02 Carat Morganite Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
4.02 Carat Morganite Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring

4.02 Carat Morganite Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring

By Roshe Jewels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Item Specs: Pink Morganite (Pear Cut) = 3.08 carats 28 Diamonds (Round Brilliant Cut) = 0.27 carats 4 Multi-Color Sapphires (Round Cut) = 0.27 carats 20 Pink Sapphires (Round Cut) ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...

Sunita Nahata Rhodolite 8.67ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Sapphire &  Diamond.
Sunita Nahata Rhodolite 8.67ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Sapphire &  Diamond.

Sunita Nahata Rhodolite 8.67ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Sapphire & Diamond.

By Sunita Nahata

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Rhodolite Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with Pink Sapphire & White Diamond.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

4.45 Carat Multi-Color Floral Diamond Ring, GIA Certified Set In 18k White Gold.
4.45 Carat Multi-Color Floral Diamond Ring, GIA Certified Set In 18k White Gold.

4.45 Carat Multi-Color Floral Diamond Ring, GIA Certified Set In 18k White Gold.

By Novel Collections

Located in New York, NY

A multi-color floral diamond ring featuring a vibrant array of diamonds: a 0.36 carat green cushion-shaped diamond at its center, surrounded by 20 round-shaped pink diamonds weighing...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Luxurious Bespoke Amethyst Ring Handmade Ombre Enamel in 18K Pave White Diamond
Luxurious Bespoke Amethyst Ring Handmade Ombre Enamel in 18K Pave White Diamond

Luxurious Bespoke Amethyst Ring Handmade Ombre Enamel in 18K Pave White Diamond

Located in Great Neck, NY

Center Stone: 14.47ct pear-cut natural amethyst Diamond Weight: 6.31 carats total 3.00ct black diamonds 3.31ct white diamonds Metal: Solid 18K gold, with hand-applied blue, pink & pu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Emilio Jewelry 5.50 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry 5.50 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry 5.50 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From the Emilio Jewelry Vault in New York. Please inquire for more information

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond

Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Ceylon Multi Sapphires & Diamond modern Cocktail Ring
Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Ceylon Multi Sapphires & Diamond modern Cocktail Ring

Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Ceylon Multi Sapphires & Diamond modern Cocktail Ring

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Multi Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Multi Sapphires is 8.53 carats. The Multi Sapp...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow ...

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.91 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.91 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.91 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

A timeless masterpiece that captures the elegance of this 2.91ct pear shaped pink sapphire. Bezel set and mounted mounted in a setting created out of 18k white gold which is accented...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...

Natural 1.37 Carat Multi-Color Floral Diamond Ring Set In 18k White & Rose Gold.
Natural 1.37 Carat Multi-Color Floral Diamond Ring Set In 18k White & Rose Gold.

Natural 1.37 Carat Multi-Color Floral Diamond Ring Set In 18k White & Rose Gold.

By Novel Collections

Located in New York, NY

Surrounding it are five pear-shaped natural fancy color diamonds: 0.17-carat orange diamond 0.16-carat and 0.18-carat green diamond 0.13-carat and 0.17-carat pink diamond The peta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Set in 18K white Gold, Ceylon Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Engagement Ring
Set in 18K white Gold, Ceylon Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Engagement Ring

Set in 18K white Gold, Ceylon Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Engagement Ring

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A very gorgeous and dainty, modern style, Multi Sapphires Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Multi Sapphires is 0.16 carats. The Multi Sapphi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...

GIA Certified UNHEATED Purple Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring
GIA Certified UNHEATED Purple Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring

GIA Certified UNHEATED Purple Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

GIA Certified Untreated Pear Cut Purple Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, ...

Liáng Yǒng (兩永) - You & Me Designer Ring Perfect for Engagement Certified Stones
Liáng Yǒng (兩永) - You & Me Designer Ring Perfect for Engagement Certified Stones

Liáng Yǒng (兩永) - You & Me Designer Ring Perfect for Engagement Certified Stones

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Some rings sparkle. Azure Reverie speaks. A masterwork of symbolism and beauty, this creation pairs two distinct souls in perfect harmony — an ice‑pure D‑color pear diamond (1.50 ct...

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

5.10 Carat Morganite Multi Color Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
5.10 Carat Morganite Multi Color Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring

5.10 Carat Morganite Multi Color Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring

By Roshe Jewels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

5.10 Carat Pink Morganite Multi Color Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring A definite showstopper and a great alternative to a Pink Diamond!!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphi...

2.52 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
2.52 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

2.52 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Roshe Jewels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

2.52 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful ring has a Pear Cut Peridot in the center that weighs 2.03 carats. The Peridot is surrounded by 19 Multi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphir...

Rare 1.02ct Natural Loose Fancy Deep Orangy Pink Diamond GIA Pear Shape For Ring
Rare 1.02ct Natural Loose Fancy Deep Orangy Pink Diamond GIA Pear Shape For Ring

Rare 1.02ct Natural Loose Fancy Deep Orangy Pink Diamond GIA Pear Shape For Ring

Located in New York, NY

ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $88,000 Item Stock Number - P6542827374 Certificate Number - GIA 2165261166 Shape - Pear Carat Weight - 1.02ct Measurements - 7...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

29.59 ct Ethiopian Opal, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring/ Pendant Necklace
29.59 ct Ethiopian Opal, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring/ Pendant Necklace

29.59 ct Ethiopian Opal, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring/ Pendant Necklace

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A very gorgeous and modern style, convertible Opal & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring / Pendant Necklace set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Sakura Floral  Spinel Sapphire Ring
18K White Gold Sakura Floral  Spinel Sapphire Ring

18K White Gold Sakura Floral Spinel Sapphire Ring

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The Sakura floral jewellery, SakuraMai Collection from Pearl’Amour, a collaboration with MOISEIKIN, captures the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms through timeless craftsmanship and...

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.81 Carat Pear Shape Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
1.81 Carat Pear Shape Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring

1.81 Carat Pear Shape Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring

By David Gross Group

Located in New York, NY

1.81 carat pear shape pink sapphire with 42 round diamonds .34 carats set in a platinum ring.

Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

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Pink Diamond Pear Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the pink diamond pear ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect pink diamond pear ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A pink diamond pear ring from Roshe Jewels, DGI and Emilio! — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A pear cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our pink diamond pear ring for sale are for women, but there are 45 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pink Diamond Pear Ring?

On average, a pink diamond pear ring at 1stDibs sells for $7,550, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $4,695,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 rings, vintage 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 rings, vintage 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.