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Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Ring. A P P R O X T I M
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2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Ring Wieght 14 gram A
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond sterling Silver Handmade Victorian Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Victorian Ring Wieght 12 gram
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Ring Wieght 15 gram A
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Diamond Old European-Cut and Sapphire Engagement Ring, 18k White
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Style Diamond Old European-Cut and Sapphire Ring. Matching Earrings available. Ring
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Setting Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18K Rose Gold 0.65Cttw Size 5.25
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds are delicately sculpted with art deco setting to maximize the fire and brilliance of the
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Inspired Rose Cut Diamond Ring 925 Silver Birthday Gift Victorian Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Victorian Inspired Rose Cut Diamond Ring 925 Silver Birthday Gift Victorian Ring Total Carat
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco natural pearl diamond platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Art Deco cocktail ring in platinum showcases a lustrous natural saltwater pearl
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco 3 Stone Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Awesome Vintage Art Deco Rose Cut and OEC Diamond Three Stone Platinum Halo Ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire and Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Diamond, Syn. Sapphires and Enamel Gold Ring
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Men s Ring - 14k Rose .50ctw Vintage Cluster Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Rose Color: G
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
art deco stylings are on display, featuring an additional three rose cut diamonds each side. This ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Gold 1.22 Carat Diamond Art-Deco Style Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 1.22 Carat Diamond Art-Deco Style Ring Keep it simple, keep it classic. Flaunt your
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1.30 Carat Morganite Cushion Cut Diamond Accents 10K Rose Gold Classic Ring
Located in New York, NY
Wrapped in stunning white diamonds, the large Gin & Grace Genuine morganite gemstone of this ring
Category

20th Century Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco ruby diamond ring in platinum and 18k gold, antique band ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco ruby and diamond ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Art Deco ring centered with a central
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful emerald and diamond cluster ring from the Art Deco era. The ring features nine
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Vintage Ring Wieght 10 gram A
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver

18k Yellow Gold Ring With Rose Cut Diamonds Blue Sapphire
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:5.526g, Diamond:1.17ct, SAPPHIRE:1.05ct Size: 23X17X30MM"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous emerald and diamond bombe ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style
Category

Mid-20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
setting with four rose cut diamonds at each corner for company. This principal stone is surrounded by an
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous ruby and diamond cluster ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Amwaj Jewellery 18K Rose Gold Ring with Rhodolite and Round Cut Diamonds .
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
its brilliance, the ring is adorned with 0.56 carats of dazzling round-cut diamonds in G/H color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodolite, Rose Gold

Amwaj Jewellery 18K Rose Gold Ring with Rhodolite and Round Cut Diamonds .
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
its brilliance, the ring is adorned with 0.7 carats of dazzling round-cut diamonds in G/H color and VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodolite, Rose Gold

Amwaj Jewellery 18K Rose Gold Ring with Rhodolite and Round Cut Diamonds .
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
. Accentuating its brilliance, the ring is adorned with 0.36 carats of dazzling round-cut diamonds in G/H color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodolite, Rose Gold

Art Deco 1.85ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
the diamond looks it’s absolute best. Tapered shoulders feature an additional four rose cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Certified 2.83 Burma Sapphire Diamond Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Distinctive Art Deco period Diamond Sapphire ring, 1920 ca. Design is a triumph of beauty
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Amwaj Jewellery 18K Rose Gold Ring with Rhodolite and Round Cut Diamonds .
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
, the ring showcases 0.68 carats of dazzling round-cut diamonds in a luminous G/H color and VS/SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodolite, Rose Gold

Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral Cocktail Retro Old Mine cut
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral Cocktail Retro Old Mine cut This vintage ring circa the
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 10.03 Carat Diamond GIA Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent, one-of-a kind Art Deco diamond ring! Features a 10.03-carat old oval brilliant cut
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

2.98 Carat Oval-Cut Rhodolite with Diamond Accents 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
. This Ring is made up of Oval-Cut Rhodolite (1 pcs) 2.98 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (28 Pcs) 0.15
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.75 Carat Oval Cut Morganite with Diamond Accents 10K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace ring. The 10k Rose Gold jewelry boasts 5X7 Oval-Cut Prong Setting Genuine Morganite (1pcs) 0.75
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

0.83 Carat Morganite Cushion Cut Diamond Accents 10K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace ring. The 10K Rose Gold jewelry boasts Cushion-Cut Prong Setting Genuine Morganite (1pcs) 0.83
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Classic 14k Rose Gold Cushion-Cut Ametrine with White Diamond Accents Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14K Rose Gold jewelry boasts with Cushion-cut Ametrine 1 pcs 5.32 carat, Natural Round
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Star Ring
Located in London, GB
old cut diamond takes centre stage before the ring is made complete by matching rose cut diamond set
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.60 Carat Classic Morganite Oval Cut and Diamond 10K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace ring. The 10k Rose Gold jewelry boasts 7X9 Oval-Cut Prong Setting Genuine Morganite (1pcs) 1.60
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful sapphire and diamond cluster ring taken from the pinnacle of the Art Deco
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

0.98 Carat Morganite Oval Cut Diamond Accents 10K Rose Gold Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 10 karat rose gold ring features a pink oval-cut. Gin & Grace Genuine morganite
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

0.37 Carat Morganite Oval Cut and Diamond 10K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
-cut white diamonds. This eye-catching ring is crafted of 10k rose gold jewelry, creating a subtle
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

1.60 Carat Oval Cut Morganite with Diamond and 10K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A large oval-cut Genuine morganite gemstone is set at the center of this lovely Gin & Grace ring
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

0.76 Carat Pear-Cut Aquamarine with Diamond Accents 18K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
. This Ring is made up of Pear-Cut Aquamarine (5 pcs) 0.76 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (12 Pcs
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Inspired Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
resized Gram weight: 2.15 This modern ring, inspired by the elegant Art Deco style of the 2020s
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.04 Carat Morganite Oval Cut Diamond Accents 10K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 10 karat rose gold ring features a pink oval-cut Gin& Grace Genuine morganite gemstone
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Art Deco Coral and Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
color and dome shape.. Sorrounding the ring are rose cut and table cut diamonds that carry east and west
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

10k Gold

Art Deco 18K White Gold 1.5ctw Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Openwork Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, pearl, and white gold ring, comprising one large old European cut diamond
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

EGL Certified 1.65 Carat Old European Diamond Art Deco Rose Gold Men s Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1920's Art Deco handmade men's diamond ring. EGL certified Old European cut 1.65ct center
Category

Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.08 Carat Classic Morganite Round Cut and Diamond 10K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
-Cut Prong Setting Diamond (22pcs) 0.14 Carat and accent stones for a lovely design. This ring is
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

1.09 Carat Oval-Cut Aquamarine with Diamond Accents 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round-cut white Diamond (2 Pcs) 0.05 Carat accent stones for a lovely design. This Ring is weight 1.64
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.49 Carat Morganite Oval Cut Diamond accents 10K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round-Cut Prong Setting Diamond (22 pcs) 0.10 Carat accent stones for a lovely design. This ring is
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 1.60ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A glorious old cut diamond weighing 1.60 carat sits proudly in this Art Deco solitaire ring. It has
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
rose cut diamond 0.30 ct. Ring size is US 11 We can make any size. The box is not included. Please
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1920 Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
carat. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.20 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully detailed ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1920s Antique Marquise Shaped Diamond Rose Old Cut Encrusted Shining Pave Ring
Located in Milano, IT
gold and a mix of rose-cut and old miner's diamonds, the light and the shining of these diamonds make
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding ruby and diamond bombe ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

IGI Certified 1ct Baguette-Cut Diamond Art Deco Cocktail Band Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Engagement Ring, designed to capture the refined geometry of Art Deco luxury. The crisp baguette diamonds (G
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Circa 1930s Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.3 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.10 carat. Totally
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.30 ct. Totally is
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.