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Natural 8.37cts Multi-sapphire Ring in 18k Gold
Natural 8.37cts Multi-sapphire Ring in 18k Gold

Natural 8.37cts Multi-sapphire Ring in 18k Gold

Located in jaipur, IN

You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a multi-sapphir...

Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco 2.30ct Natural Emerald Cabochon, 18KGold Ring 1.20ct natural Diamonds
Art Deco 2.30ct Natural Emerald Cabochon, 18KGold Ring 1.20ct natural Diamonds

Art Deco 2.30ct Natural Emerald Cabochon, 18KGold Ring 1.20ct natural Diamonds

Located in Ramat Gan, IL

Handcrafted in classic yellow gold, this exquisite emerald and diamond ring combines Art Deco inspiration with refined vintage charm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Anniversary Band with Alternating Diamonds
GIA Certified Anniversary Band with Alternating Diamonds

GIA Certified Anniversary Band with Alternating Diamonds

By M&V Vanguard Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

GIA Certified Anniversary Band with Alternating Diamonds Mounted in 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum With Fancy Yellow Asscher cut diamonds totaling 2.74ct and GIA Certified White Emerald...

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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.00 Carat Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
GIA Certified 4.00 Carat Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Ring

GIA Certified 4.00 Carat Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Ring

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This extraordinary ruby is flanked by fine quality Asscher cut diamonds in an exquisite ring of platinum and 18k yellow gold, handmade by our Master Jewelers in Los Angeles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 10.24ct Ruby with Diamond Three Stone Halo Ring 18k
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 10.24ct Ruby with Diamond Three Stone Halo Ring 18k

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 10.24ct Ruby with Diamond Three Stone Halo Ring 18k

By Alexander Beverly Hills

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Stunning natural ruby and natural diamond three stone ring with halo. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills.  12.33 carats total gemstone weight. 10.24 carat oval ruby, GIA certifi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Large Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace 5.24 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold G VS2
Large Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace 5.24 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold G VS2

Large Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace 5.24 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold G VS2

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Large Butterfly pendant necklace featuring numerous Asscher cut diamonds with round brilliants trimming and a round brilliant face weighing 5.24 carats, in 18 karat yellow gold.

Category

2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.05 Ct Ruby Diamond Engagement Band 14K Gold Channel Set Thick Gold Band
1.05 Ct Ruby Diamond Engagement Band 14K Gold Channel Set Thick Gold Band

1.05 Ct Ruby Diamond Engagement Band 14K Gold Channel Set Thick Gold Band

Located in Jaipur, IN

Its substantial profile and architectural gemstone arrangement make it an eye-catching addition to a fine jewelry collection and a memorable choice for an engagement, anniversary, we...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.66tcw High Quality Three Stone Emerald & Trillion Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18K
3.66tcw High Quality Three Stone Emerald & Trillion Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18K

3.66tcw High Quality Three Stone Emerald & Trillion Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18K

Located in Jupiter, FL

Featured here is a gorgeous HIGH quality emerald and diamond three-stone ring. The center stone is a stunning 3.26-carat, natural emerald-Asscher cut.

Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Diana M. 18kt White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring 5.61cts
Diana M. 18kt White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring 5.61cts

Diana M. 18kt White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring 5.61cts

By Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

18 kt white and yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring a center 5.61 ct GIA certified cushion cut blue sapphire (GIA#6223661030 ) set alongside 2 GIA certified Ascher cut diamonds on ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

14K Gold Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Band Wide Designer Emerald Band
14K Gold Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Band Wide Designer Emerald Band

14K Gold Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Band Wide Designer Emerald Band

Located in Jaipur, IN

Product Details Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Center Gemstone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 0.95 Carat Center Emerald Size: 5 x 7 mm Center Shape: Oval Cut Center Setting: Bezel S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

62.93 Carat Brazilian Amethyst Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone Tamir Merkaba Beverly
62.93 Carat Brazilian Amethyst Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone Tamir Merkaba Beverly

62.93 Carat Brazilian Amethyst Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone Tamir Merkaba Beverly

By Tamir

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A Monumental 62.93 Carat Brazilian Amethyst Asscher Cut Gemstone An extraordinary statement stone for the serious collector, this impressive Brazilian amethyst weighs 62.93 carats a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Solid Gold GIA 1.5ct Asscher Diamond Pendant Antique Open Chain Necklace
Solid Gold GIA 1.5ct Asscher Diamond Pendant Antique Open Chain Necklace

Solid Gold GIA 1.5ct Asscher Diamond Pendant Antique Open Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Square Emerald Asscher Step Cut - Prong Set - N Color - VS1 Clarity - 1.50ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** Total...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

8.23 Carat Asscher Cut Nigerian Aquamarine Square Octagon Loose Gemstone Merkaba
8.23 Carat Asscher Cut Nigerian Aquamarine Square Octagon Loose Gemstone Merkaba

8.23 Carat Asscher Cut Nigerian Aquamarine Square Octagon Loose Gemstone Merkaba

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Through our Design Your Dream service, Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills can create a custom jewel around this aquamarine in platinum, 18K white gold, yellow gold, or rose gold. The ston...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

3.00 Carat Halo Yellow Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia Pendant With Chain
3.00 Carat Halo Yellow Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia Pendant With Chain

3.00 Carat Halo Yellow Asscher Cut Cubic Zirconia Pendant With Chain

By Lustre of London

Located in London, GB

Golden honey tones emanate from this stylish 3.00ct yellow asscher cut cubic zirconia surrounded by 20 smaller round brilliant cuts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver

14K Gold Emerald Thick Engagement Band Mens 1.75 Ct Zambian Emerald HandmadeBand
14K Gold Emerald Thick Engagement Band Mens 1.75 Ct Zambian Emerald HandmadeBand

14K Gold Emerald Thick Engagement Band Mens 1.75 Ct Zambian Emerald HandmadeBand

Located in Jaipur, IN

Product Details Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Natural Zambian Emerald Total Emerald Weight: Approximately 1.75 Carats Emerald Cuts: Round Cut & Asscher Cut Setting: Asscher-cu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage 3 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Vintage 3 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Necklace

Vintage 3 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Each diamond link is conjoined with a plain yellow ring link.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond 18" Necklace by Erica Courtney – 18.52 CTW Oval
18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond 18" Necklace by Erica Courtney – 18.52 CTW Oval

18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond 18" Necklace by Erica Courtney – 18.52 CTW Oval

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Discover Erica Courtney’s 18K Yellow Gold Kali Ring, an extraordinary one-of-a-kind statement piece featuring a 12.14-carat Asscher-cut Mahenge garnet.

Category

2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Pink Sapphire Heart Ring with Diamond Halo, New
18K Gold Pink Sapphire Heart Ring with Diamond Halo, New

18K Gold Pink Sapphire Heart Ring with Diamond Halo, New

Located in jaipur, IN

You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE...

Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

6Ct Natural PURPLE Sapphire , Black Onyx & Pave Diamond Ring & Earring Set 18KG
6Ct Natural PURPLE Sapphire , Black Onyx & Pave Diamond Ring & Earring Set 18KG

6Ct Natural PURPLE Sapphire , Black Onyx & Pave Diamond Ring & Earring Set 18KG

Located in jaipur, IN

A Vintage classic, Ring and earring set 6 Ct of total Natural PURPLE Sapphire in the ring and earring set with Black Onyx & Pave Diamond Ring & Earring Set in 18 Karat yel...

Category

2010s Indian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire

14K Gold Turquoise Halo Ring with Diamonds, 1.86ct Gemstone
14K Gold Turquoise Halo Ring with Diamonds, 1.86ct Gemstone

14K Gold Turquoise Halo Ring with Diamonds, 1.86ct Gemstone

Located in jaipur, IN

You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a turquoise gem...

Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Garnet and 18k Yellow Gold Coin Pendant, Circa 1920
Art Nouveau Garnet and 18k Yellow Gold Coin Pendant, Circa 1920

Art Nouveau Garnet and 18k Yellow Gold Coin Pendant, Circa 1920

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive antique Art Nouveau 0.06 carat garnet and 18k yellow gold coin pendant; part of diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antiq...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Sphene Titanite Gemstone 1.14 Carat – Multi Fire Loose Gemstone for Ring
Natural Sphene Titanite Gemstone 1.14 Carat – Multi Fire Loose Gemstone for Ring

Natural Sphene Titanite Gemstone 1.14 Carat – Multi Fire Loose Gemstone for Ring

Located in Peshawar, PK

Its compact size makes it ideal for delicate and elegant jewelry designs such as rings, pendants, or custom pieces. Gemstone: Chrome Sphene (Titanite) Weight : 1.14 cts Dimensions ...

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2010s Pakistani Loose Gemstones

Materials

Other

Vintage French Platinum Diamond Clips Carved Sapphire Estate Jewelry
Vintage French Platinum Diamond Clips Carved Sapphire Estate Jewelry

Vintage French Platinum Diamond Clips Carved Sapphire Estate Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The clips are made of platinum, carved and sugar-loaf sapphire and various cut (Old European, transitional, baguette, triangle, asscher) diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.50 Carat D Colour I1 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat D Colour I1 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 0.50 Carat D Colour I1 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

It strikes a perfect balance between size and elegance, making it a sought after choice for engagement rings and fine jewelry. The diamond's actual dimensions vary based on its shape...

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2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.50 Carat D Colour vvs1 Clarity Diamond
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat D Colour vvs1 Clarity Diamond

GIA Certified 0.50 Carat D Colour vvs1 Clarity Diamond

Located in บางรัก, TH

It strikes a perfect balance between size and elegance, making it a sought after choice for engagement rings and fine jewelry. The diamond's actual dimensions vary based on its shape...

Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Fine Natural Sphene Titanite 0.89 Ct – Pakistan – Exceptional Brilliance Gem
Fine Natural Sphene Titanite 0.89 Ct – Pakistan – Exceptional Brilliance Gem

Fine Natural Sphene Titanite 0.89 Ct – Pakistan – Exceptional Brilliance Gem

Located in Peshawar, PK

Gemstone: Chrome Sphene (Titanite) Weight : 0.89 cts Dimensions : 5 x 5 x 3.1 mm Color : Yellow Cut : Faceted Asscher Clarity : Eye Clean Treatment : Natural Origin : Pakistan Hardne...

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2010s Pakistani Loose Gemstones

Materials

Other

6.05 Carat Yellow Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Honey Designer Drop Earrings
6.05 Carat Yellow Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Honey Designer Drop Earrings

6.05 Carat Yellow Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Honey Designer Drop Earrings

By Lustre of London

Located in London, GB

The citrus tones of these drop earrings have an appealing vibrant nature, producing a fun loving femininity that adds instant glamour. Featuring 5.00ct yellow Asscher cut cubic zirc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage 0.75 Carat Five-Stone Asscher Cut Diamond Ring
Vintage 0.75 Carat Five-Stone Asscher Cut Diamond Ring

Vintage 0.75 Carat Five-Stone Asscher Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage 0.75 Carat Five-Stone Asscher cut Diamond Ring. The ring is 3.25mm wide and is a size 5.75 The ring features 5 Asscher cut Diamonds each weights approx 0.15ct for a total of ...

Category

1990s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact yellow asscher cut diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 7 vintage editions and 45 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect yellow asscher cut diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic yellow asscher cut diamond ring over the years, but those made by Single Stone, Roman Malakov and David Gross Group are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a asscher cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and emerald cut alternatives. Most of our yellow asscher cut diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Ring?

On average, a yellow asscher cut diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $26,000, while they’re typically $418 on the low end and $585,000 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 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.