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Salt Pepper Diamond ring 18KT yellow gold engraved ring engagement ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful ring, hand finished, stunning engraved pattern and a center 1 carats diamonds I clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.04 Carat Oval Salt & Pepper Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k yellow gold delicate ring features a 1.04 Carat Oval shape Salt & Pepper Natural Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salt & Pepper Spirea Ring
By Artistian Made
Located in Asheville, NC
Discover exquisite craftsmanship with this one-of-a-kind, hand crafted 0.9 carat Salt and Pepper
Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.93 Carat Pear Shape Salt & Pepper Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k yellow gold delicate ring features a 0.93 Carat Pear shape Salt & Pepper Natural Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.78 Carat Emerald Shape Salt & Pepper Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k yellow gold delicate rustic ring features a 0.78 Carat Emerald shape Salt & Pepper Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2.16 Carat Round Shape Salt & Pepper Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k yellow gold delicate rustic ring features a 2.16 Carat Round shape Salt & Pepper Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 1.85 Carat Salt & Pepper Round Shape Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k yellow gold ring features a 1.85 Carat Round shape Natural Salt & Pepper diamond set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Salt & Pepper Diamond 2.20ct Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • 0.30ct Natural Round Diamond • 1.90ct Natural Salt And Pepper Diamond • Diamond
Category

2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Salt And Pepper 1.63ct Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • 0.21ct Natural Diamond • 1.42ct Center Pear Salt And Pepper Diamond • Diamond
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Salt And Pepper 1.31ct Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • 0.24ct Natural Diamond • 1.07ct Center Pear Cut Salt And Pepper Diamond • Diamond
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Salt & Pepper Pear Diamond 1.14ct Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • 0.10ct Natural Round Diamond • 1.04ct Salt and Pepper Diamond • Diamond Color
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.08 Carat Emerald Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k yellow gold organic & rustic style ring contains approximately Eight (8) Round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Alpinia Salt & Pepper Diamond Organic Ring 'Center- 4.03 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
organic design ring. An exotic combination of a Rose cut Salt & Pepper natural diamond, and three round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.82 Carat Square Emerald Shape Salt & Pepper Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k yellow gold delicate rustic ring features a 0.82 Carat Square Emerald shape Salt & Pepper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.18 Carat Salt and Pepper Emerald Shape Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k yellow gold organic & rustic style ring contains approximately six (6) Round diamonds with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KT Bezel Set Salt & Pepper Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
-based jeweler and is set in solid, 18-karat yellow gold. The center stone is one natural salt and pepper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Revival Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.38 Carat Trillion Salt and Pepper Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Earthy design solitaire ring features a 0..38-carat Salt and Pepper Trillion cut Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Set 0.87 Carat Round Salt & Pepper Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1940ies vintage ring set features a 0.87 Carat Round Shape Salt & Pepper diamond four (4
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Aghata Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring 'Center- 0.69 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Unique One-Of-A-Kind ring features a O.69 carat of round Salt & Pepper natural diamond set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.77ct Kite Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring AD2332
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a grey kite-shaped salt and pepper diamond in the center
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Trilion Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring 'Center -0.74 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite Rustic design solitaire ring features a 0.74-carat Trilliant shape Salt & Pepper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.38 Carat Cushion Salt and Pepper Hidden Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k yellow gold organic & rustic style ring contains a hidden halo with approximately ten (10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.22ct Salt And Pepper Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 3.33GR • 0.30ct Natural Diamond • 0.92ct Natural Salt And Pepper
Category

2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.38ct Salt And Pepper Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 3.33GR • 0.36ct Natural Diamond • 1.02ct Natural Salt And Pepper Diamond
Category

2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.32ct Vintage Salt And Pepper Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • 0.20ct Natural Diamond • 1.11ct Center Oval Salt And Pepper Diamond • Diamond
Category

2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Salt And Pepper Diamond Halo 1.17ct Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 1.53GR • 0.22t Natural Diamond • 0.95ct Salt And Pepper Diamond
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Salt And Pepper 1.00ct Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Gold, White Gold • 0.20ct Natural Diamond • 0.80ct Center Oval Cut Salt And Pepper Diamond • Diamond
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Round Earthy Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center: 0.75 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This earthy-designed ring features a 0.75 Carat Salt and Pepper round diamond set between Six (6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Diamond, Silver & 18K Gold Path Ring with Salt & Pepper Diamonds
Located in London, GB
, this ring embodies the beauty of imperfection with its salt and pepper diamonds—each one naturally one
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

14K Yellow Gold Petite Organic Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center, 0.90 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
0.90 - Carat Round Salt & Pepper Natural Diamond. Fourteen (14) round diamonds scattered on its crown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Delicate Cushion Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center: 1.85 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Earthy and organically designed ring features a 1.85 Carat Salt and Pepper Cushion Shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Organic Round Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring 'Center: 1.28 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
on its crown gallery. In the center of the ring is set 1.28 Carat Salt and Pepper round diamond. If
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Rustic Cushion Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center: 1.42 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
split shanks to create the perfect imbalance. A 1.42 Cushion Shaped Salt and Pepper diamond bezel set on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s Salt And Pepper Baguette Diamond Swirl Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990s Salt And Pepper Baguette Diamond Swirl Dome Yellow Gold Ring. The Salt and Pepper Baguette
Category

1990s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Rustic Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center-1.44 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
-finished shank. In the center of the ring is set a 1.44 Carat Oval shaped natural Salt & Pepper diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Emerald Salt & Pepper Diamond Ring Center:0.88 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This earthy and organically designed ring features a 0.88 Carat Salt and Pepper Emerald cut natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Delicate Round Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center: 0.46 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
features a 0.46 -carat Salt and Pepper round diamond set in six tiny prongs and flanked by two perfectly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Flower with "Salt N Pepper" .51pts. Diamond
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond "salt n pepper" weighing .51pts. and 12 round full cut brown diamonds weighing .30pts. this ring
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

14 Karat Gold Alpinia Salt and Pepper Diamond Organic Ring 'Center- 1.94 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
organic design ring. An exotic Rose cut Salt & Pepper natural diamond set in an octagonal shaped crown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Alpinia Salt and Pepper Diamond Organic Ring 'Center 1.37 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
organic design ring. An exotic combination of a Rose cut Salt & Pepper natural diamond, and circle of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Solitare Pear Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center 1.12 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Earthy design solitaire ring features a 1.12 -Carat Salt & Pepper Pear Shape Natural diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Solitare Trilliant Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Enter, 2.04 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Earthy design solitaire ring features a faceted 2.04 -Carat Salt & Pepper Trilliant Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Solitaire 1ct Salt & Pepper Diamond Grey Enamel 18k White Gold Ring total 1.17ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Solitaire 1 ct Salt & Pepper Diamond Light Grey Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with 10
Category

2010s German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Alpinia Salt and Pepper Diamond Organic Ring 'Center, 4.12 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
organic design ring. An exotic combination of a Rose cut Salt & Pepper natural diamond, and three round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Alpinia Salt and Pepper Diamond Organic Ring 'Center- 2.76 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
organic design ring. An exotic combination of a Rose cut Salt & Pepper natural diamond, and one round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Alpinia Salt and Pepper Diamond Organic Ring 'Center-1.65 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
organic design ring. An exotic combination of an Oval shape Rose cut Salt & Pepper natural diamond, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Organic Square Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center-0.82 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate ring features a 0.82-Carat Square Salt and Pepper Natural Diamond set in twelve (12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Round Salt and Pepper Diamond Solitaire Ring 'Center-1.22 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
round shape Salt & Pepper diamond. A sixteen (16) round diamonds scattered evenly underneath tiny prongs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Solitare Emerald Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center, 2.01 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Earthy design solitaire ring features a 2.01 -Carat Salt & Pepper Emerald cut Natural diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Rustic Pear Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring 'Center 3.38 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
. This One-OF-a-kind ring showcase a 3.38 Carat Wide Pear Shaped center Salt and Pepper diamond bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Rustic Salt and Pepper Trilogy Diamond Ring 'Center-0.48 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
three round diamonds. A 0.48 -carat Salt & Pepper center flanked by white round brilliant diamonds in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

4.57 Ct Pear Cabuchon Cut Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
4.57 ct Pear Cabuchon Cut Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K Gold Ring This ring was made with quality
Category

2010s Turkish Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Alpinia Salt and Pepper Diamond Organic Ring 'Center, 1.58 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
organic design ring. An exotic Rose cut Salt & Pepper natural diamond reddish in color. The center diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.4ct Clear Gray Half Moon Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a high luster, sparkly clear gray diamond in the center
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Rustic Earthy Pear Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Center-0.74 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
wide band. In the center of the ring is set 3/4 carat Salt and Pepper placed in twelve (12) delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Rustic Salt and Pepper Rose Cut Diamond Ring 'Center-0.65 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Yellow Gold Setting Type: Prong Shank Height: 1.2 Shank Height: 1.2 Material: SALT N PEPPER Engravable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Flower with a "Salt N Pepper" .62pts, Diamond
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"salt n pepper" .62pts. diamond. *this design is ours and can be created in any other form; ring
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Salt & Pepper round solitaire unique engagement ring, The Holder - Ready to ship
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful Salt & Pepper round diamond solitaire unique engagement ring. Two hands holding round
Category

2010s Israeli Gothic Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 1.76ct Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
dimensions measure 5mm by 17mm.This 18K Yellow Gold 1.76 ct Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Ring is offered in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Metal x Wire 'Diamond Slice Halo Ring' in 18kt Yellow Gold with 1.69 ct Diamond
Located in Davenport, FL
with meticulous attention to detail. This ring features a captivating salt and pepper diamond slice
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Salt Pepper Diamond Ring Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of salt pepper diamond ring yellow gold you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 24 vintage editions and 53 modern creations to choose from as well. Creating an item from our selection of salt pepper diamond ring yellow gold has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mary Gallagher, carpenter and sons and Concierge Diamonds Inc. are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and kite cut alternatives. Finding a choice in our collection of salt pepper diamond ring yellow gold for sale for women should be easy, but there are 24 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Salt Pepper Diamond Ring Yellow Gold?

The price for a piece of salt pepper diamond ring yellow gold starts at $765 and tops out at $12,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,250.

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 Salt Pepper Diamond Ring Yellow Gold
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Yes, salt and pepper diamonds can be good for engagement rings. Many people find the unique coloration of the gemstones to be visually appealing and appreciate them as an alternative to classic white diamonds. Although the inclusions that give salt and pepper diamonds their speckled appearance slightly weaken them, the gemstones are still strong enough to hold up to the effects of daily wear. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of salt and pepper diamond engagement rings.