Roman + Jules Right Hand Diamond Ring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Roman + Jules Right Hand Diamond Ring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
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Roman+Jules 2 Butterfly Bypass Right Hand Diamond Ring Fashioned in 14KW Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Enhance your jewelry collection with the stunning Roman+Jules 2 Butterfly Bypass Right Hand Diamond Ring. Crafted in 14K white gold, this elegant piece features 89 round brilliant cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mark Broumand 2.50 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous right hand diamond ring features 2.50ct of round brilliant cut diamonds graded at F-G in color, VS2-SI1 in clarity.
Category
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mark Broumand 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful right-hand diamond ring is set with 1.00ct of glittering round brilliant cut diamonds graded at E-F in color, VS1-VS2 in clarity.
Category
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.2ct Round & 1ct Pear Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A striking two-stone engagement ring, anniversary ring, or signature right-hand diamond ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2 carat total Round & Pear Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A striking two-stone engagement ring, anniversary ring, or signature right-hand diamond ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2 carat total Oval & Emerald Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A striking two-stone engagement ring, anniversary ring, or signature right-hand diamond ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1ct Oval Cut and 1ct Emerald Cut Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A striking two-stone engagement ring, anniversary ring, or signature right-hand diamond ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.25ct Baguette Cut Diamond Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the allure of elegance with our exquisite crisscross design ring, crafted in lustrous 18k white gold. This stunning piece features sparkling baguette cut diamonds, boasting a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking right-hand ring offers impressive coverage. The 14k white gold band features clover-shaped designs, each set with numerous colorless, clear round brilliant cut diamonds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25ct Fancy Yellow Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This immaculate ring is captivating! The unique design showcases a large bezel-set round cut diamond, accentuated by fancy yellow and white diamonds. The 18k white gold setting featu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Dome Right Hand Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 18K yellow gold and platinum diamond dome ring The yellow gold body is inset with a platinum plate, pave set with 68 round single cut diamonds with an approximate total weig...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 2.19ct Estate Radiant Pear Diamond Right-hand Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Estate Vintage Beautiful Crossover Two-stone Diamond Right Hand Ring! The ring contains GIA certified 1.09ct Pear shaped diamond in H color, SI2 clarity (Near COLORLESS and Eye Cl...
Category
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.40ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 14k white gold ring is a masterpiece of elegance. The stunning flower design is adorned with nearly one and a half carats of natural, round brilliant cut diamonds. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hearts On Fire 18K Gold 3.00 Carat Diamond Right Hand Ring
$19,600Sale Price|20% Off
Hearts On Fire 18K Gold 3.00 Carat Diamond Right Hand Ring
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and elegant Hearts On Fire diamond right hand ring, finely crafted in 18 karat gold and designed with the exceptional brilliance for which the brand is renowned.
Category
2010s American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.45ct Round Cut Diamond Right Hand Ring in 14K White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite ring is crafted from 14k white gold, showcasing a captivating simplicity. The band is adorned with a pave setting of brilliant round cut diamonds, creating a seamless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mark Broumand 0.45 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous right-hand ring features 0.45ct of round brilliant cut diamonds graded at F-G, VS2-SI1.
Category
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Leon Mege Designer Pearl and Diamond Right Hand Ring in Platinum
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and elegant platinum ring. The beautiful combination of the slightly elongated pearl and the fiery of diamonds will be admired and cherished for years to come. Pearls symbol...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Classic Solid Platinum 3.31ctw Oval Cabochon Opal Diamond Halo Right Hand Ring
$1,198Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Solid Platinum 3.31ctw Oval Cabochon Opal Diamond Halo Right Hand Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color w/ Nice Play of Colors - 13.7x9.7mm /2.96ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Bri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
0.45ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Right-Hand Ring in 14k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning diamond ring is captivating! The scalloped design is elegantly crafted to stand alone beautifully. It features 0.45ct round brilliant cut diamonds, meticulously set on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Important Tanzanite and Diamond Right Hand Ring Fashioned in 18K White Gold.
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This exquisite Right Hand Ring boasts superior craftsmanship and breathtaking appeal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.22tcw 14K Bezel Emerald Asscher & Diamond Accent Shank Right Hand Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A remarkable emerald and diamond solitaire with accents engagement or right-hand ring.
Category
2010s Zambian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mark Broumand 2.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three-Sided Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This two-row micro pave ring features 2.00ct of round brilliant cut diamonds set on high polish 18k white gold. They are perfectly matched and graded at E-F, VS1-VS2. All eternity ba...
Category
2010s American Modern Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Candy Cane 14K Yellow Gold Two Row Ruby and Diamond Baguette Right Hand Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold ring with two rows of alternating baguette cut diamonds and rubies. - Finger size 7.5, can be sized up or down by up to two sizes - Rubies weigh 2.29 carats total we...
Category
1990s American Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.62tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Three Stone Right Hand Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a Colombian emerald and diamond ladies ring. Perfectly handcrafted in solid 14K white gold, this opulent ring features a bright, green Colombian emerald oval that is set...
Category
2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari 18k Gold Parentesi Diamond Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sophisticated choice for a right‑hand ring or diamond wedding band, it is ideal for collectors of Italian fine jewelry and Bvlgari classics, whether stacked with other gold and dia...
Category
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Authentic Vintage Old European Cocktail Diamond Ring
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Authentic Vintage Old European Cocktail Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
It’s a great diamond for an engagement ring or right hand ring.
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.50ctw Natural Diamond Wavy Ring 14K White Gold Size 6.75
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This elegant wavy diamond right hand statement ring is crafted in 14K white gold and features 0.50 carats total weight of natural round single cut and baguette cut diamonds.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.31tcw 18K Natural Black Opal & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a ravishing, Australian black opal and diamond right hand ring. This piece is as chic as it is beautiful.
Category
2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal
Pear Shaped Grey Diamond Rose Gold Alternative Engagement Ring, 1.96 Carats
Located in Miramar, FL
It works equally well as a personal milestone piece or a right-hand ring. This grey diamond ring will be sized to your exact specifications before shipment.
Category
2010s Turkish Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rachel Koen 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring 0.25 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Shimmering round cut diamonds are the focal point of this dazzling ladies diamond cocktail right hand ring.
Category
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2.23tcw Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo / Shank Engagement Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A ravishing emerald and diamond halo right-hand/engagement ring. This striking piece features a stunning pear-cut emerald from the natural origin of Zambia.
Category
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.81tcw 18K Colombian Emerald Pear Cut & Diamond Triplet Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a magnificent 3/4tcw natural Colombian emerald and diamond statement/right-hand ring. Three, pear emerald gemstones are delicately placed in the center of the ring and p...
Category
2010s American Modern Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Right Hand Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.40CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, Pave style, 2.9 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Right Hand Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.40CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 2.9 gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Right Hand Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.40CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, Pave style, 2.9 gram...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.84tcw Natural Cushion Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning emerald and diamond right-hand/engagement ring. The center stone features a gorgeous 2.66-carat, natural earth-mined cushion cut emerald from the origin of Zambia.
Category
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.30tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Halo Engagement-Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
An exquisite oval emerald and diamond engagement/right-hand ring. The gorgeous setting lets sit a genuine, earth-mined, natural emerald with beautiful color and very-good eye clarity.
Category
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Colombian Emerald 2.13ct & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold, New
Located in Jupiter, FL
An exquisite radian Colombian emerald and diamond engagement/right-hand ring in solid 18K white gold.
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.52tcw 14K Round Vivid Colombian Emerald & Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is a very rare, round Colombian emerald and diamond engagement/right-hand ring. Color and brilliance can best describe this rare Colombian emerald ring.
Category
2010s Colombian High Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.60tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Halo Statement Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
An exquisite emerald and diamond engagement/right-hand ring. The gorgeous setting lets sit a fine quality, earth-mined, natural emerald with beautiful vivid green color and good eye ...
Category
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Right Hand Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.40CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, Pave style, 2.9 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Right Hand Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.40CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 2.9 gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Right Hand Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.40CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, Pave style, 2.9 gram...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.95tcw 18K Fine Quality Dark Emerald Cut & Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Behold the most gorgeous emerald and diamond engagement/right-hand ring! This beauty features a remarkable 2.70-carat, Natural emerald cut emerald from the mines of Zambia.
Category
2010s Zambian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.86tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Pear Cut & Diamond Halo Floral Design Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning emerald and diamond right-hand ring. The gemstone carries a full 1.61-carat, pear-cut Zambian emerald with great color and qualities.
Category
2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, 14K White Gold, 1.20ct, Zambia
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in sophistication with our Emerald and Diamond Halo Right Hand Ring, featuring a captivating 1-carat Zambian emerald at its core.
Category
2010s Zambian Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold
0.87 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Princess Cut 18K 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Together, the three stones total approximately 0.87 carats in a composition that is visually balanced and classically proportioned for an engagement or right-hand fashion ring. Fancy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.83tcw Oval Cut Seven Stone Emerald & Diamond Accent Engagement Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning, classic oval emerald and round diamond engagement/right-hand ring 14K. The center stone features a lovely 1.53-carat, natural oval cut emerald that showcases excellent sh...
Category
2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Right Hand Diamond Ring with Scallop Cross-Over Design
Unavailable|$3,200
Right Hand Diamond Ring with Scallop Cross-Over Design
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Right hand diamond ring with scallop cross-over design in 18kt white gold.
Category
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Right Hand Ring with Patterned Design
Unavailable|$1,790
Diamond Right Hand Ring with Patterned Design
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Ladies' right hand diamond ring with patterned design. Set half way around with 0.85ct total diamonds in 18kt white gold.
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.31 Carat Diamond Right Hand Ring
Unavailable|$6,000
1.31 Carat Diamond Right Hand Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat white gold fashion ring with a wide open work design set with 114 diamonds with a total weight of 1.31 carats with a color and clarity of G VSI-VS2 respectively. Size 7
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Engagement Ring or Right Hand Ring
Unavailable|$2,595
Diamond Engagement Ring or Right Hand Ring
Located in Melbourne, FL
A beautiful semi mount for a diamond or colored stone. The ring can be an engagement or right hand ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Engagement Ring Right Hand Ring Cubic Zirconia Center
Unavailable|$3,295
Diamond Engagement Ring Right Hand Ring Cubic Zirconia Center
Located in Melbourne, FL
This beautiful semi mount will hold an 8 mm x 6 mm diamond or colored stone. The ring is a heavy mounting with .44 carat total weight of two trapezoid diamonds and .17 carat total w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Engagement Ring Right Hand Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Unavailable|$3,995
Diamond Engagement Ring Right Hand Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Melbourne, FL
A diamond engagement ring or right hand ring with a lot going on.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Citrine and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Right Hand Ring
Unavailable|$3,676
Citrine and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Right Hand Ring
Located in Melbourne, FL
A beautiful citrine and diamond ring that is 18K white gold . The citrine is a step-cut design that is surrounded by white diamonds. The citrine is 9.56 carats total weight. The cit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Edwardian Platinum 1.00 Carat Diamond Ring Cocktail Right Hand Ring
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Platinum hand pierced Edwardian Diamond ring, feating 2 prominent Old Mine Cut diamonds sharing with 2 smaller diamonds in pear shaped bezels. 12 melee diamonds set in scalloped and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Bridal Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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Right Hand Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the right hand diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 14 vintage editions and 30 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a right hand 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A right hand diamond ring from Mark Broumand, Beyond Fine Jewelry and Leon Mege — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a right hand diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Right Hand Diamond Ring?
Prices for a right hand diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $480 and can go as high as $37,395, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,995.
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.
Questions About Right Hand Diamond Ring
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Rings on the right hand are generally associated with love and creativity. In most Western cultures, rings worn on the left hand indicate that the wearer is married.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023No, the Irish don't usually wear wedding rings on their right hands. Like Americans, Irish people frequently place their wedding rings on their left hands. However, some people wear Claddagh rings on their right hands to represent an engagement. During the wedding, the tradition is to move the Claddagh ring to the left hand. Shop a wide range of antique and vintage wedding rings on 1stDibs.
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