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Gold Bracelet Brooch and Earrings Suite
Located in Napoli, NA
A gorgeous cluster design suite of earrings, bracelet and brooch set with rose cut diamonds and
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Early 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

25 Carat Brown Rose Cut Diamond Multi Purpose Bracelet
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
25.12 carats of brown rose cut are set in this multi purpose bangle. On one side, the diamonds are
Category

2010s Hong Kong Aesthetic Movement Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified .25 Carat Emerald Diamond Rose Gold Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
emerald with a halo of old European cut diamonds in a handmade 14k rose gold setting. 1 cushion cut
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Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.30 carats of Rose cut pear shaped diamond
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship. At its core, a resplendent 0.30-carat pear-shaped rose-cut diamond steals the spotlight, exuding
Category

2010s Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1/25 Carat Diamond Accent Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
encrusted with shimmering round cut diamonds. All the diamonds are arranged in a prong setting to add extra
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Rose Gold Engagement Ring circa 1910
Located in Addison, TX
Diamond Details: Shape: Rose Cut Carat Weight: Aprox 0.30 carats total (difficult to estimate with the
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Vintage 1910s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Sparkling Rose Cut Diamond Ring with Blue Enamel
Located in Firenze, FI
) . surrounded by 11 smaller rose cut diamond approximately .25 carat and blue enamel.
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20th Century Asian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

1.44 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, surrounded by 25 Round Cut Diamonds weighing 0.25 Carats. The clarity and color of the diamonds are VS - H
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro 14 Carat Emerald Cut Citrine Diamond Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold Walton Co.
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely magnificent 14 Carat emerald cut Citrine ring accented by 6 sparkling white Diamonds
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

4.92 Carat Rose Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
surrounded by 25 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.40 Carats. The total carat weight of the ring is 4.92 Carats
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Silver and Gold Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
the contours of a finger and is much easier to wear. The ring is set with 25 rose cut diamonds that
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

2.05 Carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning bangle bracelet set with 25 sparkling round diamonds weighing 2.05 carats total. Set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

30 Carat Aquamarine Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Ring 18 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
We are so delighted to have this extraordinary 30 Carat antique natural Aquamarine Rose Cut Diamond
Category

20th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Locket Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond locket fashioned in `18 karat white gold. The locket features rose cut diamonds weighing
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold 1.66ctw GIA Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
and clean SI2 clarity. It is very rare to see a diamond of this size and quality in a rose cut. The
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Locket Necklace Black Enamel Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Rose Cut Diamond. The locket hangs from its original Sterling Silver Chain adorned with black Enamel
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel

10.00 Carat Natural Heart-Cut Rose Quartz Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 10.00 Carat, Natural Heart-Cut Rose Quartz set in 18 Karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold circa 1900 Florentine Victorian
Located in New York, NY
BLUE SAPPHIRES TOTALING .65 CARATS AND SURROUNDED BY 25 ROSE CUT DIAMONDS TOTALING .75 CARATS SET IN
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Flower Brooch/Pendant with Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in London, GB
brooch fitting. Designed as a flower head, the central pearl is bordered by rose cut diamonds, with a
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

2.12 Carat White and Black Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Trunk and Bear Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
black diamonds as eyes, that is based on an engraved trunk in 9K rose gold. White and Black Diamonds
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Vintage 1980s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
, wires and backs of earrings in 14K gold. Approximately .75 total carat weight of rose cut diamonds with
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Antique 1820s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Princess ring 14k White Gold Ring with Rose-Cut and Diamonds Art Deco
Located in Heemstede, NL
is adorned with 25 rose-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.80 carats, complemented by three
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Choker Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold and Silver 16 inches Long
Located in La Jolla, CA
Rose Cut Diamond Choker Necklace 16 inches in 14k Yellow Gold and Silver Rose cut Diamond Choker
Category

20th Century North American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Thin Rose Gold Diamond Band Ring 14k
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Rose Gold Total Weight: 1.1 Grams Diamond Count: 25 ​ Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

20.80 Carats Natural Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Bracelet Set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Bracelet featuring 20.80 Carats Natural Buffed-Top Cut Pink Tourmaline and 0.68 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Le Vian Diamond X Split Band Rose Gold 14k Round Brilliant ½ Carat Designer Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 1/2ctw Cut: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.64 Carat Black and White Diamond Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to avoid the wear and tear. There are 25 Round Cut Black Diamonds that weigh 0.89 carat. The Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rainbow Beaded Ball Necklace with Diamond in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, ball shape, faceted top cut, 4mm size. Diamond: 2.733 carats, (AS). Gold: 14.3*g, 18K rose gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz...

Rose Gold Diamond Star of David Cable Pendant Necklace 17" - 18" (adjustable) -
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .50ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clarity:SI1 - SI2 Chain Style: Cable
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Gin Grace 14K Rose Gold Genuine Aquamarine Pendant with Diamonds for women
Located in New York, NY
Round-Cut Prong setting White Diamond (25 Pcs) 0.18 Carat. This Pendant is weight 1.06 grams and 0.91
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Stunning Retro 14 Karat Rose Gold Topaz Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent ring features a large emerald cut topaz (approximately 25 carats) in a rich amber
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Rose Gold

Cartier Pink/Rose Gold 10 Diamond LOVE Bracelet sz 17 w/ Screwdriver and Recei
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
taken to the next level set with 10 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.96 carat. Color: Pink (rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.71 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.90 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.7 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Rose Cut
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

6.70 Carat Tanzanite Dangle Earrings 3.00 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
and 3.00 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Madonna Mother of Pearl Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds. Newer platinum 20 inch chain. 1 oval white mother of pearl carving, 38mm x 30mm 33 rose cut
Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Amethyst Diamond Pink Tourmaline Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
and oval cut Amethyst stones. Each Amethyst stone is surrounded by a diamond bezel. There are 7 round
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Aquamarine Canary Yellow Diamond Intense Pink Spinel Mismatched Earrings
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pink Burmese Spinel : 0.13 ct.. 25 X White DEGVVS Brilliant-cut diamonds : 0.19 ct. 16 X Fancy Canary
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Spinel, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Ro...

Jona Tanzanite Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold ring, centering a cabochon cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 1.89ct Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vs Cut: Excellent As noted we are
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Silver Gold Crescent Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
from a vibrant yellow gold chain. The crescent is detailed with 25 old Mine Cut and Rose Cut diamonds
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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Dangling Natural Diamond Sprinkle Necklace 14k Solid Gold Necklace 18 inch
Located in Chicago, IL
Anchor/Mariner Main Stone Creation Natural Color Rose Gold Cut Grade Excellent Material Diamond, Solid
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2010s Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

.40 Carat Total Weight Ruby Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
: Shape: Rose Cut Total Carat Weight: .25 carat, total weight Color: SI Clarity: HIJ Finger to Top of
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHAUMET Paris Class-One Ring In 18Kt Gold With VS Diamonds Moonstone
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.30 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-1 clarity. Moonstone
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Moonstone, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18K white Gold Earrings w/ Diamonds 3 Pendants
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Earrings in white or rose gold and Diamonds carat 0.34 ct Weight 2.6gr Measure 20mm or 0.75
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
diamond of 2mm and Surrounded by 12 rose cut diamonds of 1 mm. Total diamond wight 0.25 carats Very nice
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Lion Motif Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
a solitary .25 carat diamond set in platinum and his eyes are set with tiny cabochons of garnet. He
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Antique 1890s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Cross Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
carat miner's cut center stone flanked by four smaller rose cut diamond accents, .25 carat total weight
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Belle Époque Diamond Pearl Platinum and Enamel Pendant Watch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
carats, 70 rose-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of .70 carat, and 28 seed pearls. The back
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1908 Enameled Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold with Diamond and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
-prongs setting, with 1 old European rose cut diamond of 0.20 carats, white colorless F/G color, SI
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Enamel Clover Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
rose cut diamond of 0.08 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2/SI-1 clarity. Weight: 4.5 Grams (2.92
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

PAUL DITTSHEIM 1905 Enameled Lady Pocket Watch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
bombe glass. Movement size: 12/0s. Diamonds: Mount in a flush setting, with 9 European rose cuts
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Set
Located in Miami, FL
25 pearls 10-12mm in diameter, 18 cabochon cut rubies weighing approximately 60 carats and 132 rose
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Early 2000s Unknown Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces

Black Opal Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Bird Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Size: 1.5 mm. Number: 12 Weight: 0.365 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pomellato Italy M ama Non M ama Peridot Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Miami, FL
round brilliant cut brown diamonds weighing approximately .10 carats total and two round peridot
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

3.02 Carat Kite Shape Ruby, Diamond and Garnet Rose Gold Pendant with GIA Report
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
3.02 carat Kite Shape (Burma) Ruby Set in hand made in rose gold with 40 brilliant cut diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Cartier Paris Coral, Enamel, and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
.25 carats. The coral hand is further enhanced by a platinum and rose-cut diamond bangle and a yellow
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

.70 Carat Diamond .25 Carat Sapphire Platinum Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Tampa, FL
European, transitional and rose cut diamonds with VS2-SI2 clarity and H-I color. The accenting .25ct. apx
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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25 Carat Rose Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 25 carat rose cut diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, rose gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4 vintage or 18 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 25 carat rose cut diamond from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 25 carat rose cut diamond over the years, but those made by Alexander Beverly Hills, Coomi and Intini Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and round cut alternatives. Finding a 25 carat rose cut diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 25 Carat Rose Cut Diamond?

The price for a 25 carat rose cut diamond starts at $564 and tops out at $72,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,020.

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.