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1930 s German Ring solid 14K Gold 15 ct Citrine Ø6.5 US / 10.7gr
Located in SE
German Art-Deco cocktail ring from ca 1930s. Solid rosy 14K Rose Gold ornamental frame with bezel
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold London Blue Topaz Cubic Zirconia Cluster Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Traditional Solid 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring has been hand set with a beautiful selection of
Category

2010s British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.55 Carat Cubic Zirconia Gold Plated Curved Lattice Engagement Cocktail Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
This bold, intricately designed lattice cut band ring is guaranteed to attract admiring glances
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

6.80 Carat Cubic Zironia Gold Plated Curve Turban Designer Cocktail Dress Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
micro-set round brilliant cut cubic zirconia in a twisted formation that adds texture and intrigue with
Category

2010s English Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Gold

7.40Carat Cubic Zirconia Yellow Gold Plated Designer Lustre Cocktail Bombay Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
A beloved style for decades, this bold twisted Bombay style ring is part of our favoured Cocktail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mid Century 18 Karat Gold Black Onyx Left Facing Lady Cameo Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

1.07 Carat Cubic Zirconia Yellow Gold Plated Half Filigree Wedding Band Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
wedding band or simply a stunning ring for any occasion. Featuring 1.07ct of round brilliant cut cubic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

1.38 Carat Cubic Zirconia Five Row Pavé Set Solitaire Luna Wedding Band Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Finely paved set gems give this solitaire ring an eye catching sparkle. Featuring a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

4.60 Carat 14kt Yellow Gold Plated Statement Filigree Wedding Band Cocktail Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Mixing femininity and contemporary design, this intricate ring is sumptuous and exciting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Gold

3.40 Carat Cubic Zirconia Yellow Gold Plated Filigree Crown Wedding Band Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
This intricately detailed women's wide eternity band features 3.40ct of round brilliant cut cubic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

7.05 Carat Cubic Zirconia Gold Plated Destiny Rolled Band Wedding Cocktail Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
brilliant cut cubic zirconia in perfect formation all the way around. The design is both bold and dramatic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lady Portrait Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1920s French 18K Yellow Gold Daisy “Marguerite” Ring with 0.40 ct Sapphire Ros
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
-Cut Diamonds, ~0.24 ct total Period: Circa 1920s, Transitional Belle Époque → Art Deco Style: Daisy
Category

Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 950 Platinum 0.90 Carat Sapphire 0.28 Carat Old Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

J. Birnbach Rose Cut Briolette Diamond Drop Earrings
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
... Featuring assorted pavé = 1.88 carat total weight, six, rose-cut pear shape diamonds and a scintillating
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Glorious Art Deco feminine finery in 14 karat rose gold, this elegant vintage timepiece is adorned
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

2000s Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold T1 Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified 14.43 ct London Blue Topaz Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
you with the package.Product Description: Art Deco Style GIA Certified London Blue Topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Natural Citrine Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Traditional Solid 18K White Gold Trio Ring has been hand set with a beautiful selection of
Category

2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Double Round Carnelian Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 11.00 Carat VVS Citrine Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Silver Garnet Vertical Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Silver

Antique German Toi et Moi Snake Ring Blue Sapphire solid 14K Gold Ø4.25 US/0.9gr
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period German Toi et Moi Ring hand - made ca. 1900s - 1930s. Solid 14K Rose Gold
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
. Surrounding these rubies are several shimmering rose cut diamonds above in a neat geometric frame before a
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
. This is contrasted beautifully with the other oval set with rose-cut diamonds in a bright platinum
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1960s Vintage Frascarolo 18 Karat Gold Ruby Enamel Tiger Cocktail Ring
By Frascarolo
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian
Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 15 Karat Gold Warrior Profile Shell Cameo Round Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Vintage 9 Karat Gold Lady Profile Shell Cameo Round Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

French Ghiso Paris 1920 Art Deco Cards Case Box in Agate Diamonds and Platinum
By Ghiso
Located in Miami, FL
Cards case designed by Ghiso Paris. Gorgeous piece, created in the art deco style in Paris France
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Gold Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Ruby Platinum Vintage French Bulldog Dog Charm
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized platinum French Bulldog dog Bead set throughout with rose cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

0.77 Carat Oval-Cut Morganite with Diamond Accents 14K Rose Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
x 7 mm long Gemstone weight: 7/9 carat Total gemstone weight: 7/9 carat Diamonds: 1 Diamond cut
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 18kt Gold Bangle Universal Geneve Watch with 4.40 CTW in Diamonds
By Universal
Located in Aventura, FL
This extraordinary circa 1920s Art Deco bangle bracelet represents the pinnacle of Jazz Age luxury
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond with Emerald and Sapphire Ring and Earrings Set
Located in Bangkok, TH
. A gorgeous diamond with emerald and sapphire target ring and earrings, made in the style of Art Deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Vintage Music Sheet Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized music sheet with pierced bars and notes Accented by rose cut diamonds bead
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1910 Art Deco filigree Platinum Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
mesmerizing rose-cut diamonds totaling 1.00 carats. The delicate and intricate filigree pattern adds elegant
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Eternity Band Ring Bar Dangle Earrings 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These art deco bar dangle earrings and the matching design ring are the epitome of vintage-inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful sapphire and diamond bracelet from the Art Deco era. The bracelet
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Floral Dangle Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Cushion Peach Pink Morganite Diamond Lover Ring Pendant Earrings Rose Gold Set
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
perfect look or wear separately some days. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Rose Gold Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

3.40 Carat Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold Art Deco Style Circular Drop Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
A show stopping design from our Deco Collection, refined and decadent, these beautiful drop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Silver

TJD 0.05 CTW Diamond 8X6 MM Cushion Cut Morganite 14 K Rose Gold Halo Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
occasion with ease. The ring is crafted from 14-karat Rose gold and features round - 3 white diamonds and 1
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Stickpin, c. 1920
By Cartier
Located in Weston, MA
yellow gold set within a ring of diamonds. A single rose-cut diamond is set on one of the fingers to
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Two Bird Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1920s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat white and yellow gold. A drop-shaped Art Deco diamond pendant, openwork and set
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

French Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
an openwork decoration of grainetis set with rose- cut diamonds, the most important is an antique
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

French 1920s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark hallmark. This Art Deco diamond pendant is
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Motif Rose Gold Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Marlow, GB
555R Diamond weight: 0.14ct (F/VVS) Chain length: 45cm with 5 retaining rings Material: 18ct Rose Gold
Category

2010s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.68 Carat Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold Art Deco Style Chandelier Drop Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Hand Finished 2.6 Carat Cubic Zirconia 14 Karat Rose Gold Plated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 1920s Art Deco Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decorated, geometric Art Deco design displays a feature Rose Dutch cut diamond drop to the lower border
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

JE Caldwell Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum 14K Gold Vintage Date Charm Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
script Dates on square charms are written in block letters Bead set with single and rose cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Multi-Gem Diamond Platinum Vintage Lovebird Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set with rose cut diamonds throughout Weighing approximately 0.18 carat total - eye clean and bright
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Floral Motif Round Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

8.15Carat Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold Plate Art Deco Sterling Silver Feather Bangle
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
the highest quality dazzling round brilliant cut cubic zirconia shimmer along the spine of this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco 950 Platinum TW 2.70 Carat Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

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Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco rose cut diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, rose gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an art deco rose cut 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. Finding an appealing art deco rose cut diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Luigi Ferrara, Rossella Ugolini and Single Stone each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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 brilliant cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our art deco rose cut diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 123 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Ring?

Prices for an art deco rose cut diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $212 and can go as high as $41,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,483.

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 Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.