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Jade Gold Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold ring, with 18.5mm x 7.4mm jade, surrounded with approx. 1.30ctw in diamonds. ring
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold

Natural Jade Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k gold ring, set with a natural color type A Fei Cui (jade) , measuring approx. 21.61 x 8.51 x
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold

Gold Jade Ring W/24 Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
21st Century This elegant ring is crafted in gold. It features a striking green jade cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold

Diamonds Jade Pearls Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cocktail ring in 14k white gold mounted with diamonds, pearls and jade leaf. Diamonds 0.20 kt
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jadeite Jade Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
create small indentation in the gold. Created in 18k yellow gold with jade and diamonds. Ring Size 6.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Jadeite Jade Diamond Gold Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k white gold bypass ring, with two pear shaped natural jadeite jade gemstones, measuring 9.5 x
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold

Lilac Jade and Diamond GOLD Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Lilac jade is the unusual color in this cabouchon oval cut lilac stone double framed in 18 kt gold
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold

Chinese 18kt Gold Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking Chinese 18kt white gold cluster ring, featuring a vibrant natural jade cabochon, framed
Category

1990s Chinese Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Jade & Diamond Ring, 4gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold Jade and Dimaond ring. The Marquise cut Jade measures 15mm X 6.5mm. There are 6
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

Jade Ring, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Jade Ring, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds. The eight diamonds have a very good clarity and
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat white gold ring that features one cabochon apple green jade gauged at 22.0 mm x 16.32 mm
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Diamond Jade Ring Cabochon 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Jade Ring Cabochon 14K Gold Vintage This terrific vintage ring is finely crafted in solid
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KT White Gold Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our 18KT White Gold Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Featuring a genuine
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold

Carved Jade 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is cast in 18 Karat gold. It is hand set in 5.93 carats Jade and 1.05 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Carved Jade Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is cast in 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 4.94 carats Jade and 1.19 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold

Carved Jade Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
. Composition Size-22X17X27 MM Total Weight-8.22 Gold Weight(Gms)-7.066 Diamond Wt(Cts)-1.67 Jade Wt(Cts)-4.1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold

Jade & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your look with this stunning cocktail ring! Circa mid-20th century, this 18k Gold ring
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Carved Jade 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is cast in 18 Karat white gold. It is hand set in 4.36 carats Jade, blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18CT White Gold Jade And Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
18CT White Gold Jade And Diamond Dress Ring This elegant dress ring features an A-grade oval
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mens Natural Jade Ring with Diamond in 18 Karat Yellow gold Vintage Jade Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with diamonds Cabochon shape 18K Yellow Gold weight- 17.50 Grams Jade stone weight - 9.0 carat Light
Category

Vintage 1980s Thai Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Jade Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is cast in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is hand set with 3.7 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Jade Diamond Emerald Gold Cocktail Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A wonderfully unique ring featuring an approximately 4 carat piece of green jade in a navette shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tsavorite Diamond Sapphire Jade Gold Frog Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
round brilliant cut diamonds and 2 blue sapphires as the frog’s eyes. It is holding a jade sphere in its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Canary Diamond Jade Ring 18K Gold Vintage Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Canary Diamond Jade Ring 18K Gold Vintage Cocktail This terrific vintage ring is finely crafted in
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Tourmaline, Black Jade and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
, brilliant-cut diamonds extended with dome shape black jade, shouldered with five diamond studded rows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Jade Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Jade, .95 carats onyx and .90 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

GIA Natural Jadeite Jade Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified natural jadeite jade cabochon, measuring 24.21 x 17.21 x 6.00mm, set in 18k gold ring
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold

Romantic Jade & Diamond Ribbon Ring in White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Romantic Jade & Diamond Ribbon Ring in White Gold This stunning ring is crafted in 14k white gold
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Jade Diamond Gold Cluster Ring c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 The 18K white gold ring features a large cabochon cut natural jadeite jade of a soft
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade

Vintage 14kt. white gold jade diamond cluster ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 14kt. white gold jade diamond cluster ring. Made in Circa. 1970's Hallmarked with 585
Category

Vintage 1970s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

Carved Jade Emerald 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is cast in 18 Karat white gold. It is hand set in 7.04 carats Jade, .36 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

Marquise Red Jade Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Marquise Red Jade Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Jade Cabochon Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Diamond Count: 2 Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
14k yellow gold jade and diamond cocktail ring, 11.00 Grams TW. Approximately 10 Carats. Tested 14k
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Green Jade Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic estate collection cocktail ring is craftd in 14k yellow gold set with a green oval
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

Marquise Jade Baguette Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 4.75 (resizing
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Jadeite Jade Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold
Located in LA, CA
Item #8130 GIA Certified 18K Ladies Jadeite Jade Ring with Diamonds Center stone set in a white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Lavender Jadeite Jade Diamond Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and beautifully set with an oval cabochon lavender
Category

1990s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Green Jade Diamond Dinner Cocktail Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 18K gold Green Jade & Diamond Cocktail ring. Large center jade, measuring 17.5mm x 13.6mm
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

14K White Gold Lavendar Jade & Diamond Ring, 1.00tdw, 7.4g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K White Gold Lavendar Jade & Diamond Ring, 1.00tdw, 7.4g Ladies lavendar jade and diamond ring
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold

Diamond Halo Jade Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Genuine Jade Ring, Yellow Gold, Genuine Jadeite Jade with Diamonds, Estate Ring
Located in Austin, TX
This genuine jadeite jade ring has an oval cut gemstone with a diamond on either side. The details
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Beautiful 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Jade and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Jade and Diamonds Product Details: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

Genuine Jade Ring, Genuine Jadeite Jade with Diamonds Set in Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
an oval halo of diamonds around it. The ring is in excellent shape and is sizable! 14K Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Jade and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat gold insert ring with a natural type A jade ring that fits perfectly inside. Total
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Jade and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat gold ring with a natural type A jade at its center. Total weight: 10.3 grams. Size 6.5.
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Jade and Rosecut Diamond Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Shape brown carved Jade Ring with rosecut diamond around is a must have cocktail ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco gold ring with diamonds and jade + jade earrings, set of 3.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco vintage gold ring with jade and diamonds complete with earrings Ring: 26 round diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold

Jade Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Bombe Ring, Jade and 1/4 carat Diamond
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
of the jade is a lovely sized diamond! The details for this ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K
Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Jade And Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold cocktail ring with rich green jade and approximately 1.4tct white diamonds. Size
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Green Jade 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is cast in 18 Karat gold. It is hand set in 4.36 carats Jade and .82 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

12.34 Carat Carved Jade 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is cast in 18 Karat gold. It is hand set in 12.34 carats Jade and .58 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

4.45 Carat Carved Jade 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is cast in 18 Karat gold. It is hand set in 4.45 carats Jade, 1.86 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Black Jade Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, set in 18kt white gold, Ring Size 5 3/4 US
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18KT White Gold Retro Era Jade And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18KT white gold retro era cocktail ring consisting of genuine green jade surrounded by 1.30CT-TW of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold

Cartier Paris Diamond Jade Coral Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and platinum, set with 3 rectangular and square-shaped jade, diamonds and coral
Category

Vintage 1970s French More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Marquise Jade and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Jade and Diamond Ring. This exquisite ring features a marquise-cut jade as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Green Jade Cabochon Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 6.0 Grams Diamond Count: 2 Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jade Wild Flower in 18K Gold & Diamond Double Ring
Located in London, GB
Hand carved Burmese Jade Flower ring with solid hand crafted 18k yellow gold and a White Diamond
Category

2010s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Modern Black Jade and Diamond Ring - 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon black jade ring, prong set in 18k yellow gold. The Jade measures approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Jade, Jade, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Jade Gold Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact jade gold diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect jade gold diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those 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. A jade gold diamond ring from Meghna Jewels, David Webb and Zorab Creation — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for a jade gold diamond ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Jade Gold Diamond Ring?

The price for a jade gold diamond ring starts at $145 and tops out at $268,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,500.

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.