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.35 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

.35 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .35 carat Color: G Clarity: VS2 Side
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

.35 Carat Diamond Onyx White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
black onyx 14 x 9 mm 5 baguette I-J VS diamonds Approximate .35 carats Size 3.5 and sizable 14k White
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

.35 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. Round brilliant cut Diamond set in a 14k white gold 4 prong mounting with
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

.35 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

.35 Carat Diamond Art Deco Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1940’s three-stone diamond engagement ring. Handmade platinum setting with a .35ct center
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

.35 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Yellow Round and White Diamond .35 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

.35 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 3 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond Details
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Splendid .35 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid .35 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Splendid .35 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid .35 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.35 Carat Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Stone Details: Type: Ruby Weight: .35 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: Red Side Stone Details
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified .35 Carat Quartz Cats Eye Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Mens Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Quartz cat's eye and diamond men's ring. GIA Certified quartz cats eye center stone with a halo of
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Art Deco GIA Certified .35 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate #1182254598 Shape: Circular Brilliant Carat Weight: .35
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Art Deco GIA Certified .35 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate #1186256492 Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: .35
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Wedding Band with Five Diamonds .35 Carat
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt Yellow Gold Ring With Five Diamonds 10.5 Size. 0.35 Total Diamond Weight. Total weight 6.38
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Multifaceted 35 Carat Amethyst with Diamonds and 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Multifaceted 35ct amethyst with Diamonds and 18k white gold ring Irama Pradera is a vdynamic and
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold

.35 Carat Natural Round Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Traditional Prime
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Engagement ring. .35ct. round natural diamond 3.8mm diameter. G-color Vs2 clarity
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3, 46 Carat Blue Sapphire 0, 35 Ct Baguette Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Superb oval blue sapphire of 3.46 ct surrounded by baguette-cut diamonds for 0.35 ct, very luminous
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1990s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold .35 Carat Marquise & Round Diamond Half Wedding Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat White Gold .35 Carat Marquise & Round Natural Diamond Half Wedding Band Ring Metal: 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eagle Ring with .35 Carat Diamond
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
ring is stamped 750 and the hallmark of Carrera y Carrera. Serial #202851 Total Diamond weight
Category

1990s Spanish Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Modern .35 carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Size Size 8
Located in Eagan, MN
diamonds. The ring is a size 8 and is sizable and can be done by your local jeweler. I do not resize the
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.35 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.60 grams Diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1940's .35 Carat Diamond Platinum Open Work Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Stamford, CT
Estate 1940's 14 single cut diamond open work eternity wedding band. Size 9.5 and not sizable 14
Category

Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

9.31 Carat Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
blue topaz, 2.09 carats sapphire and illuminated with .35 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

4.53 Carats Opal Multi Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Starburst Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Ethiopian opal, 2.07 carats sapphire & .35 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Carved Emerald 14 Karat Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
& .35 carats of diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

.35ct Natural Round Diamond Solitaire Ring 14 Karat Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Vintage style solitaire diamond ring. .35 carat natural round diamond I color vs2 clarity 14
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Three Stone Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
two small side marquise diamonds. Center Diamond Weight: .45 carats Side Diamond Weight: .35 carats
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Enamel Hand Painted Diamond Citrine Bee Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
set with .86 carats citrine, 78.11 carats bakelite & .35 carats pave diamonds. The ring is a size 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

.35 Carat Diamond Estate Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Tampa, FL
A sparkling .35ct. apx. diamond estate engagement ring with SI2 clarity and H color. The ring is
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

35 Plus Carats Aquamarine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning ring is set in 14ct Gold with 3 rose cut Diamonds on each shoulder. The central
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco . 35 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
An artistically pierced antique engagement ring featuring a European diamond with SI2 clarity and G
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco .35 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
" engagement ring! Primary Stone(s): Diamond - Conflict Free Weight: .35ct. apx. Color: H-I Clarity
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.35 Carat Diamond Antique Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
A very desirable Art Deco diamond Antique engagement ring that features a .35ct. apx. European cut
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco .35 Carat Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring Set
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful wedding ring set featuring a .35ct. apx. center diamond of SI1 clarity and H color. The
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Antique Engagement Ring .35 Carat Diamond Platinum
Located in Tampa, FL
An artistically designed Art Deco diamond Antique engagement ring that features a .35ct. Apx
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French 1.0 Carat Natural Sapphire .35 Carat Diamond Late Midcentury Unique Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Centrally set with 1.0 Ct Natural untreated Sapphire intense Blue – Side Diamonds . 35 Ct TCW G/H VVS
Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

.35 Carat Baguette and .19 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Fashion Ring
By Garen Azatyan
Located in Little Neck, NY
Ladies beautiful .35ct baguette and .19ct round brilliant diamond fashion ring. The gems are
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Midcentury .35 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
and diamond halo ring. 13 total round cut diamonds, each .015 carats (1.5mm). Diamond color F, clarity
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

18kt Rose gold ring with 1, 80 carats tzavorite & 1, 35 carats diamonds
Located in Milano, IT
This RADIOSA ring can be the perfect statement piece for special occasions or add a touch of
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2010s Italian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tsavorite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

.35 Carat Diamond Antique Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold Orange Blossom
Located in Tampa, FL
A crisply die-struck 18k White Gold Art Deco diamond Antique engagement ring that features a .35ct
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Brilliant Cut .35 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
.35 carat. It has an average grade of SI-G/H. There are 14 single cut side diamonds which swirl
Category

20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Filigree .35 Carat Center Diamonds 18 Karat Platinum Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
filigree ring set with a .35 carat center diamond and 25 additional diamonds in platinum and 18K yellow
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Era 1920s 14 Karat Rose Gold .35 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Gorgeous antique Art Deco era 1920s .35 carat natural unheated sapphire ring in 14K rose gold with
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Vintage 1920s Ukrainian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamond Engagement Bridal Ring 14 Karat White Gold .35 Carat Total Weight
Located in Melbourne, FL
A 14 karat white gold semi mount with .35 carat total weight of round brilliant cut diamonds. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Ring 14 Carat White Gold 35 Carat Aqua, circa 1930
Located in Lancaster , GB
A magnificent Art Deco cocktail ring adorned with a breath-taking emerald cut Aquamarine which is
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Carelle 18 Karat Gold and .35 Carat Diamond Stacking Brushstroke Wave Band Ring
By Carelle
Located in New York, NY
karat yellow gold with a total of .35 carats of round GH-VS sparkling pave diamonds. Rings can be
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid-Century European Cut 35 Carat Amethyst Solitaire Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Constructed completely of 14 Karat Yellow Gold, featuring a focal 35 carat Natural Intense Purple
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold .35 Carat Diamond Channel Set Stackable Wedding Band Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
14K White Gold .35ctw Diamond Channel Set Stackable Wedding Band Ring You are viewing a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Band 14 Karat White Gold Yellow Gold One Diamond .35 Carat Total Weight
Located in Melbourne, FL
A beautiful, unique diamond band. The band consists of one round brilliant cut diamond that is a G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

.35 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Diamond engagement ring featuring 35 round brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

35 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
STONE: Aquamarine 35 carats, Diamond 4.62 total carats DESIGN ERA: circa 1970 RING SIZE: US 7/7.5
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

.35 Carat Diamond Solitaire Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
construction, meticulous finish, and a fine quality diamond - this ring has it all. The .35 carat stone is a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950s Splashy 35 carat Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and wearable aqua and diamond ring, with a fine pastel aqua of approximately 35 carats
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

1920s 1, 35 Carat Diamond Platinum Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
main diamond : 0.85 carat approximately. Total weight of the other diamonds : about 0.50 carat. Height
Category

Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Three-Row "Bubble" Ring, with Diamonds '.21 Carat' and Emeralds '.35 Carat'
Located in Canterbury, England
diamonds (est. .21carat). A modern statement piece, this pretty and versatile bubble ring is size N.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Three-Row "Bubble" Ring, with Diamonds '.21 Carat' and Emeralds '.35 Carat'
Located in Canterbury, England
diamonds (est. .21carat). A modern statement piece, this pretty and versatile bubble ring is size N.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

35 Carat Pink Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
35 Carat Pink Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 9 This is a
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.35 Carat Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Women's Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.35ctw Style: Wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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35 Carat Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 35 carat diamond ring 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, White Gold and 14k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 279 vintage or 405 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 35 carat 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a 35 carat diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Luigi Ferrara, LB Exclusive and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. 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. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 35 carat diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 35 Carat Diamond Ring?

Prices for a 35 carat diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $220 and can go as high as $499,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,871.

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 35 Carat Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    There is no rule for how many carats a diamond wedding ring should be. You're free to choose a ring with a carat weight that appeals to you and fits your budget. The average carat weight for diamond wedding rings is 1 to 1.9 carats. Shop an assortment of diamond wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Elizabeth Taylor's famous diamond ring was 33.19 carats. Although many people believe the Krupp diamond ring was an engagement gift, Richard Burton actually bought the gorgeous Asscher-cut ring to mark their five-year anniversary. For their engagement, Burton presented Taylor with an 18.61-carat emerald and diamond pendant made by Bulgari. The pendant detached from its necklace and could double as a brooch. Explore a large selection of diamond rings on 1stDibs.