Do sterling silver wedding rings last?

Yes, sterling silver wedding bands can last, provided you care for them properly. Sterling silver resists scratches due to its strength, but it can become damaged if you wear your wedding band while playing sports, exercising or doing chores. In addition, sterling silver requires regular cleaning and polishing to fight tarnishing. You'll also want to remove your wedding band before working with chemicals, showering or applying skin care products. Find a range of sterling silver wedding bands on 1stDibs.

Is sterling silver bad for engagement rings?

No, sterling silver isn't bad for engagement rings. Like all other metal options, it has advantages and disadvantages that you should consider before buying a ring. Sterling silver is economical and can hold up to daily wear. However, the metal does require cleaning and polishing to prevent tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sterling silver engagement rings.

Is sterling silver good quality for rings?

Sterling silver is a great quality material for rings given its durability and beauty. Because of the addition of copper, pure silver is too soft for an everyday ring, but because sterling silver is alloyed with copper, it is a stronger material and makes a great choice for everyday use in a wedding or engagement ring.

Is sterling silver a good metal for wedding rings?

Yes, sterling silver can be a good metal for wedding rings. The metal has an attractive, cool color and sleek appearance that many people appreciate. Sterling silver is also economically priced and fairly resistant to scratching and breakage. Keep in mind that sterling silver can tarnish. As a result, you should remove a sterling silver wedding ring before working with chemicals, applying beauty products, swimming or showering. Cleaning it regularly in accordance with the maker's instructions can also reduce the risk of tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sterling silver wedding rings.

Sterling Silver Quartz Rings

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Alex Jona Quartz Ruby Sterling Silver Ring

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$300Sale Price|50% Off

Sterling Silver 3.50ct Oval Citrine Bezel Set Signet Band Ring, Size 8.75

Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

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Alex Jona Quartz Jade Sterling Silver Ring

$504

$590 / item

$1,395

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German Kabirski Arros Black Rhodium Plated Silver Ring with Rose Quartz

By German Kabirski

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Sterling Silver 1.80ct Oval Cut Citrine & White Quartz Band Ring, Size 8.5

$200Sale Price|50% Off

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Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

this sterling silver band ring centers on a glowing 1.80‑carat oval citrine, its honey‑gold hue radiating warmth and clarity. The gemstone is bezel‑set for a sleek, modern profile wh...

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Sterling Silver 3.85ct Oval Cut Citrine & White Quartz Ring, Size 8.25

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20th Century Thai Solitaire Rings

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Statement 17.09ct Oval Blue Topaz & White Quartz Fine Sterling Silver Ring

$350Sale Price|50% Off

Statement 17.09ct Oval Blue Topaz & White Quartz Fine Sterling Silver Ring

Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

A captivating fusion of brilliance and craftsmanship, this fine ring features a majestic 17.09 carat oval-cut blue topaz, layered with a luminous white quartz overlay that enhances i...

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20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K Gold Smoky Quartz Noblesse Ring Size 7 #24094

$743

David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K Gold Smoky Quartz Noblesse Ring Size 7 #24094

By David Yurman

Located in Washington Depot, CT

David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K Gold Smoky Quartz Noblesse Ring Size 7 This beautiful ring features a brown faceted smoky quartz bezel set in 18K yellow gold, sterling silver cabl...

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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

$1,895

$273

Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Gold Tone Oval Crystal Quartz Ring Size 6 #23458

By Judith Ripka

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Gold Tone Oval Crystal Quartz Ring - This stunning sterling silver ring by Judith Ripka features an oval faceted crystal quartz (16.32 mm x 12.12 mm) be...

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20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver 6.29ct Rectangular Whiskey Citrine & White Quartz Signet Ring

$200Sale Price|50% Off

Sterling Silver 6.29ct Rectangular Whiskey Citrine & White Quartz Signet Ring

Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Band Rings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Large Paloma Picasso Tiffany Sterling Silver & Rose Quartz Sugar Stacks Ring

$895

$495

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver & Milky Quartz Sugar Stacks Ring

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed silver & milky quartz cocktail ring. Designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a prong-set sugarloaf milky quartz (or chalcedony) caboch...

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Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

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Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Cushion Cut Smoky Quartz Ring w/ CZ Accents Size 10

By Judith Ripka

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Gorgeous sterling silver solitaire ring featuring a cushion cut smoky quartz with pavé-set cubic zirconia heart accents. Dimensions of Quartz: 12 mm x 16 mm. Weight: 10.5 grams. Size...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

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33.43 Cts. Rose Quartz Ring. Sterling Silver on 18K Gold Plated.

Unavailable

33.43 Cts. Rose Quartz Ring. Sterling Silver on 18K Gold Plated.

Located in Bangkok, TH

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Quartz, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Paul Amey Sterling Silver and Natural Smokey Quartz "Carnation" Ring

Unavailable

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Sterling Silver & 22k Gold Band Ring w/ Peridot and Quartz Accents

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Sterling Silver and 22k Gold Ring! Features Strips of Silver and Gold Interwoven in an Organic Design Includes Gemstone Accents Blue Quartz Dimensions = 11 mm Long x 7 mm Wi...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Peridot, Quartz, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

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Unavailable

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20th Century American Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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Massive Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Unavailable

Massive Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring

Located in New York, NY

Handmade smoky quartz cocktail ring with organically shaped sterling silver setting, circa 1960. Faceted smoky quartz, 23 mm x 19 mm. Face of the ring, 29 mm x 25 mm. Ring size 8 1/4...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Sterling Silver Quartz Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of sterling silver quartz rings. Our selection of items includes 34 vintage examples as well as 128 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of sterling silver quartz rings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Artisan — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by David Yurman, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Alex Soldier are consistently popular. A selection of oval cut, mixed cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of sterling silver quartz rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Sterling Silver Quartz Rings?

Prices for sterling silver quartz rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $22,030, while sterling silver quartz rings, on average, fetch $925.

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.