Skip to main content

Diamond Ring Size N

to
10
158
16
98
94
42
38
18
14
14
13
11
8
7
7
5
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
7
5
4
3
3
Sort By
1.50ct Marquise Cut Golden Zirconia and Diamond ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
brilliant cut diamonds Ring's size: N (can be resized) Total item's weight: 2.6gr. Comes with box
Category

2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Zircon, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
each and the sapphires measure approx 4pts each. 12 sapphires and 12 diamonds. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

0.80 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring Size N
Located in London, GB
brilliant cut diamonds. Condition: Used (Excellent) Weight: 2.9 grams Size: N Band Width: 3mm Total Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Bvlgari Diamond Monologo Ring Size N (54)
Located in London, GB
brilliant cut diamonds. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 13.2 grams Ring Size: N (54) Band Width: 10mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.64 Carat Diamond Full Eternity Ring Size N
Located in London, GB
diamonds. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.2 grams Size: N Band Width: 2mm Total Diamond Carat Weight
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond Trinity Band Ring Size N (54)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
inspiration behind an iconic collection." - Cartier Condition: Used (Good) Weight: 11.0 grams Ring Size: N
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 1.80 Carat Light Fancy Yellow Heart Cut Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
inscription ADGL 35687 on the girdle of the diamond. Ring Size N 1/2 (Australia and UK sizing) or 7 (US and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1.04 Carat Diamond Full-Eternity Ring Size N (54)
Located in London, GB
Here we have a platinum band ring featuring a continuous row of round faceted white diamonds. Each
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.68 Carat Diamond Full-Eternity Ring Size N (54)
Located in London, GB
display. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.5 grams Size: N (54) Band Width: 3mm Total Diamond Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.96 Carat Two Row Diamond Eternity Ring Size N
Located in London, GB
: Used (Excellent) Weight: 8.2 grams Size: N Band Width: 4mm Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 0.96
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring Size N (54)
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: N (54) Band Width: 2.5mm Ruby Dimensions: 12 (1mm) Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 0.12
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Cartier 1 Diamond LOVE Wedding Ring Size N (54)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
polished to appear brand new Weight: 4.6 grams Ring Size: N (54) Band Width: 4mm Diamond Weight: Approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Old Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring Size N (54)
Located in London, GB
features 24 well matched old cut diamonds. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.4 grams Ring Size: N (54
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

0.80 Carat Channel Set Princess Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring Size N
Located in London, GB
diamonds that cover the whole band of the ring. Condition: Used (Excellent) Weight: 4.1 grams Size: N Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.32 Carat Channel Set Princess Cut Diamond Full Eternity Ring Size N
Located in London, GB
Size: N Band Width: 3.5mm Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 1.32 carats Diamond Details: Colour: F-G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Chaumet Torsade De Chaumet Wedding Band Ring Size N (54)
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
polished to appear brand new Weight: 3.7 grams Ring Size: N (54) Band Width: 2.5mm Total Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Ring, 3.50cttw, 14 Diamonds, Size 4
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
. Resizing this ring may be challenging, but it may be possible to stretch it up a quarter size. At Rock N
Category

2010s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14kt Yellow Gold 9x7 Oval Blue Topaz .56ctttw Diamond Ring Wrap Size 6, 6.6 gr
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
ring, a size 6, bears the 14kt stamp and is designed by STYLECREST. At Rock N Gold Creations
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Pt900 Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Sapphire cut: Cabochon Diamond weight: 0.57ct Diamond grade: Round & Princess Ring Size: N / 6.75 US Ring
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Classic sparkling diamond eternity band modelled out of platinum. Diamond total approx 45pts. Ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14kt White Gold .80cttw Oval Sapphire and .05cttw Round Diamond Ring, Size 7
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
diamonds of .05 cttw. The ring is 2.3mm at the top tapering to 2mm at the base and size 7; stamped 14kt and
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A vintage platinum old European cut diamond solitaire ring. The diamond measures 80 pts and is J
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond 15 Carat Multi Gem Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Diamond 15ct multi gem ring. Size M/N
Category

Antique Late 19th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond

Band Ring with Ct 4.24 of Diamonds
Located in Rome, IT
Diamonds: N° 85 Ring Size: IT 13; USA 6,25; FR 53 It is possible to slightly change the size of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14kt White Gold Diamond Band, 3.54cttw, Baguette Round Brilliant, Size 4, 10.4mm
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
14kt white gold wide round brilliant and baguette cut diamond ring with approximately 3.52 cttw
Category

2010s American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
-N Ring Size: 8 Weight: 3.0 dwt. / 4.8 gr. Tested for 14K gold. Very good condition
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold

GIA 18ct White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Set 1.04ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
2.80 grams, Ring Size N Diamond Wedding Ring, made of 9ct White Gold. Featuring 13 Round Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18ct gold. The diamonds total 30pts. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Width: 4mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Mourning Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
12mm Pearls: 4 (2.4mm) Diamond: 1 (1.0mm) UK Ring Size: N Hallmarked: Yes, Birmingham 1865 Maker's Mark
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1.20ct Diamond, Platinum and Palladium Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
from the true representation of this fine example of this diamond eternity ring in size N. SKU: C7321
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Palladium, Platinum

Antique Platinum Ruby and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
modelled in platinum. The ruby total is 45pts and the diamond total is 30pts. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Modern Morganite and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
45pts. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Face Width: 8mm Height Off Finger: 5mm Weight: 4.5g
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 9k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Gemstone- Diamond Secondary Gemstone- Sapphire UK Ring Size- N 1/2 EU Ring Size- 54 US Ring Size- 6 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18 carat yellow gold. sapphire 10pts, diamond total approx 10pts. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Panel
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Sybarite Leda Ring
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
mechanisms. 42gr white gold (18ct), 2.5cts white diamonds, 1.15ct black diamonds, 2.1ct pink sapphires. Ring
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k ...

Louis Vuitton Diamond Set 18ct White, Yellow and Rose Gold Idylle Blossom Rings
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Material(s): 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold, 18ct Rose Gold Gemstone: Diamond UK Ring Size: N-P EU Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum 2.47ctw 5 Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
: 1.04ct Total diamond weight, estimated: 2.47ctw Ring size: UK – N US – 6 ¾ EU – 53.75 mm Gross
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1980s 2.23ct Oval Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Clarity) diamonds total 2.16 carats. Ring Size N (Australia and UK sizing) or 6 3/4 (US and Canada) The
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Platinum and 14K White Gold 0.85ctw Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
weight, estimated: 0.47ct Total diamond weight, estimated: 0.85ctw Ring size: UK – N.5 US – 7 EU
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold Pearl and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
between. All set in a simple gallery. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. Diamond total 30pts. Ring Size
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
to stack! The total weight of the diamonds is approx 30pts. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band Width: 2mm
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Waved Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
1pt and the band has a very subtle 'V' shape to it where the diamonds are set. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
have a gorgeous rich pink colour and the diamonds are bright and sparkling. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7
Category

Vintage 1950s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Vintage Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 8 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
three coloured stones measure 5pts each and the diamonds measure 3pts each. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Full Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the stones perfectly. Tourmaline total 1.2carat and diamond total 65pts. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

18ct White Gold Art Deco Style Diamond Cocktail Ring Size N 1.69ct TW
Located in FORTITUDE VALLEY, QLD
18ct White Gold 1.69ct TW Vintage Style Diamond Ring Size N This elegant vintage inspired design
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.39 Carat Green Beryl 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
By Matthew Ely
Located in Woollahra, New South Wales
brilliant cut FG/VS/SI diamond. Ring size N, and can be resized on request.
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum 3.5ct TW Diamond Vintage Style Cluster Ring Size N
Located in FORTITUDE VALLEY, QLD
) 32x Diamonds in graduating sizes This ring has a valuation, please see it for more details.
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18ct 5.7ct Natural Emerald & 2.65ct TDW Diamond Statement Ring Size N
Located in FORTITUDE VALLEY, QLD
18ct 5.7ct Natural Emerald & 2.65ct TDW Diamond Statement Ring Size N This showstopping new
Category

2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Palladium Solitaire Engagement Ring Size N 6.75 950 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
Size N US Ring Size 6.75 That equates to an inner circumference of approximately 54mm. (Other countries
Category

Late 20th Century British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Palladium

Chrysoberyl Diamond Halo Statement Ring 18 Karat Yellow White Gold, Ring Size N
Located in Preston, Lancashire
-confidence. ----- Specifics ----- Ring size: UK/AU size N US size 7 FR 54 Chrysoberyl: Natural green
Category

2010s British Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 22ct Gold Silver Diamond Heavy Cluster Engagement Ring Size N 6.75 916
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD ON SILVER SPARKLING DIAMOND CLUSTER RING DETAILS Material: 22ct 916/000 Thick Yellow Gold over
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Gold 0.33Cttw Diamond Solitaire Gypsy Ring Size N 6.75 750 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
ANTIQUE c1864 18CT GOLD DIAMOND SOLITAIRE GYPSY RING DETAILS Material: 18ct 750/000 Rosey Yellow Gold
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Size N 6.75 750 950
Located in Camelford, GB
ring Gems: Old Round cut sparkling white natural diamonds x 1 All stones are exceptional and very
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Vintage 9ct Gold 0.5Cttw Diamond Daisy Cluster Engagement Ring Size N 6.75 375
Located in Camelford, GB
a fan of vintage things looking new. SIZING INFORMATION UK Ring Size N US Ring Size 6.75 That
Category

20th Century British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring Size N 6.75 750 950
Located in Camelford, GB
and sturdy shank hence ideal if resizing needed Style: Classic Victorian style Diamond Trilogy ring
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Heavy Signet Ring Size N 6.75 750 Purity c1920 5g
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item: 18CT GOLD HEAVY AND THICK DIAMOND SIGNET RING DETAILS Material: 18ct 750/000
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Heavy Signet Ring Size N 6.75 750 Purity c1920 5g
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item: 18CT GOLD HEAVY AND THICK DIAMOND SIGNET RING DETAILS Material: 18ct 750/000
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Halo Cluster Gypsy Ring Size N 6.75 750 Purity Chester
Located in Camelford, GB
not a fan of vintage things looking new. SIZING INFORMATION UK Ring Size N US Ring Size 6.75 That
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Indooroopilly, QLD
diamond weight: 0.36 carat. Ring size: N (UK/AU), 7 (US) Ring weight: 5.60 grams
Category

2010s Australian Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Diamond Ring Size N", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Diamond Ring Size N For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond ring size n you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and 18k gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 5073 vintage or 6028 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a diamond ring size n may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic diamond ring size n over the years, but those made by Cartier, Daizy Jewellery and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and emerald cut versions for sale. Finding a diamond ring size n for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2857 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Diamond Ring Size N?

The price for a diamond ring size n starts at $1 and tops out at $2,200,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,800.

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.

Questions About Diamond Ring Size N
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good size for a diamond ring would depend on the wearer's finger size. Keep in mind that the smaller the finger, the larger the diamond will appear. For instance, on a size 4 finger, a 1.5-carat diamond solitaire looks significantly bigger than on a size 8. When it comes to diamonds, size is important, but it isn't everything. Instead of relying solely on a diamond's size (or, more precisely, its carat weight), it's best to look for a diamond with the ideal combination of cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. You can find a variety of antique and designer diamond rings on 1stDibs.