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Rare will Rejoice with One of a Kind Milky Grey Black Diamond Black Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Gold- 6.070 Grams -Fancy Colored Milky Grey Diamonds and a Black Rose cut diamond- 3.40 Carats -Ring
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Gellner 18K White Gold Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Gellner 18K White Gold Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Ring. The black, natural color, cultured
Category

Early 2000s German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Ceramic Ring with a Git Center Stone and 0.90 Carat White Diamonds
By Collection Eigenmann
Located in Den Haag, Zuid Holland
0.90 carat brilliant cut diamonds in in color H/G en clarity VS-Si in 18 carat rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Francesca Grima Rose Gold Long Pixel Ring
By Francesca Grima
Located in London, GB
– yellow, rose, and black – which she often adorns with princess-cut precious stones. Her “Invaders
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alessa Shield Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Amara Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
and stars, using Trillion cut diamonds, black onyx, colorless & black round diamonds set in 18K white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Coveted friends will Envy You with One of a Kind Black Diamond Gold Dome Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
. This Ring is Hallmarked and features: - 1 Black Rose cut Diamond & Round Black Diamonds (Total Carat
Category

2010s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.95 Carat White Pavé Diamonds Comfort Band Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
, this ring beholds 0.95 ct. round cut Vs fine quality diamonds. Classic, sophisticated, fashion look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.30 Carat White Pavé Diamonds Comfort Band Ring 18 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
ring beholds 0.30 ct. round cut Vs fine quality diamonds. Classic, sophisticated, fashion look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.32 Carat Brown Pavé Diamonds Comfort Band Ring 18 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
ring beholds 0.32 ct. round cut Vs fine quality brown diamonds. Classic, sophisticated, fashion look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Fancy Black Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in a beautiful multi- row overlap design. Round Brilliant Cut Fancy Black Diamonds Rose
Category

Early 2000s South African Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond Pendant in 18kt Rose and White Gold by Bigli
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
Mini Waves Pendant in 18kt rose and white gold with white diamonds (Clarity VS1-VS2 TW) Reference
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Rings, Harmony Rings
Located in Doha, QA
in an ever growing fusion of golds, diamonds, and precious stones 18K white and rose gold Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.75 Carat Brown Pavé Diamonds Twist Strand Band Ring 9 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
skilled artisans, this ring beholds 2.75 ct. round cut Vs fine quality brown diamonds. Classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 9k Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Horse Bracelet Bangle Cuff Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
a horse head centerpiece. White Diamond Specifications: Diamonds: 111 Diamond cut: Round Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Giulians 18K 6.76ct Australian Black Opal and Diamond Halo Ring
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians 18k Art Deco inspired 6.76ct Australian Black Opal and diamond ring. This ring features a
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Opaque Diamond Emerald Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
beautiful 1.67 carat rose cut opaque diamond, set in between two .37 carat color rich emeralds. The center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
The perfect cluster 18K yellow gold and black enamel ring. 6 pearls surround a center rose cut
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Giulians 18K Australian Black Opal Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Ring
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians handcrafted Art Deco inspired 1.70ct light black opal, tsavorite garnet and diamond Ring
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Raw Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring is made in 18K Rose Gold. It has combination of polished brilliant and raw cut Diamonds
Category

2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Champagne Diamond Silver Full Finger Ring
By SAMIRA 13
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
encrusted with 3.2 carats of pave and rose cut champagne diamonds set in black rhodium plated sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rhodium, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

18K White Gold Mix Cut Diamond Ring in V Shape (Made to Order)
Located in London, GB
18K White Gold Mix Cut Diamond Ring in V Shape (Made to Order) Center stones: 0.3 ct Side stones
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

M. Hisae Grey Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring
By M. Hisae Jewelry
Located in Woodbury, CT
The Queen of them all: Lila Suprima. A diamond-encrusted version of the original Lila Ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Cushla Whiting Zola Emerald Cut 1.01 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Gold
By Cushla Whiting
Located in Melbourne, AU
ATTENTION TO THE UNIQUE RECTANGULAR SHAPE OF THE CENTRAL DIAMOND. THE CONTRAST OF DIAMONDS AGAINST BLACK
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Era 1920s 14 Karat Rose Gold .35 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Gorgeous antique Art Deco era 1920s .35 carat natural unheated sapphire ring in 14K rose gold with
Category

Vintage 1920s Ukrainian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Ring Tahitian Pearl and .30 Carat F VS1 Brilliant Cut Diamonds
By Harry Roa
Located in Sarasota, FL
crafted in 18K yellow gold with a 13mm Tahitian Pearl and .30 ct of F VS1 brilliant cut diamonds.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Susan Crow Studio St. Johns Abbey Diamond Ring
By Susan Crow Studio
Located in US
Minnesota of recycled 14kt yellow gold º .50ct rose cut salt + pepper diamond that seems to sparkle its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

One-of-a-Kind Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring with Black Opal Detail
By Roule Company
Located in New York, NY
geometric principals. A 10mm (3/8") rose cut diamond (2.50 ct) is set as a refractive lens for the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Platinum

Black Wood Scarab Diamond 18 Karat Gold Basket Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Black wood basket ring carved from one piece of wood, embellished with scarab pieces and diamonds
Category

2010s Thai Fashion Rings

2, 78ct Emeralds Diamonds 18k White Gold Ring
By Ara Vartanian
Located in London, London
Princess cut, with a total weight of 2,89ct (two carats and eighty-nine points), one Black Diamond in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Fancy Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Page Sargisson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rose cut and full cut champagne and fancy color diamonds. This specific piece has 14 multicolor
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiger Polished Enamel Diamond Fashion Ring in 18Karat Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
strength. This captivating tiger ring is customizable in color: you can choose to have it in white, rose
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...

Make Your love feel Exceptional with One of a Kind Black and White Diamond Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
other end. This Ring is Hallmarked and features: Black Rose cut Diamond and Round White Diamond
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18.26 Carat Natural Black Sapphire and Pave Set White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Hand Crafted, 18 Carat Rose and White Gold Cocktail ring, set with one 18.26 Carat, Cushion Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Pacific Pearl with Diamonds Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Natural Pacific Pearl Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds set with PVD coated Gold as part of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, PVD-Coated

Very Early Victorian Diamond Engagement Ring, 1840s
Located in Antwerp, BE
rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes
Category

Antique 1840s Unknown Early Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl Diamond Ring, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
lovely ring, complementing the fabulous rose cut Diamonds. The Pearls have a wonderful lustre with a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Monan Maleficent 2.65 Carat Diamond Ring
By Monan
Located in Istanbul, TR
2.35 carats rose cut diamonds: 0.89 carats of pear-shaped diamonds, 1.46 carats of round rose cut
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Stunning 5.99 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in RIVERVIEW, AU
Featuring a stunning bright green natural 5.99ct emerald, surrounded by 34 brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold

Luca Jouel Black Diamond Lotus Cocktail Band and Petite Arch Necklace
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
Necklace This dark and dramatic dress ring is pave' set with 282 mixed size black diamonds in an ornate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Palladium, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Black Diamond in the Rough
Located in New York City, NY
, with white rose cut diamonds Ring size = 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

Opal and Diamond Gold Ring
By Yael Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Oval-Shaped Black Opal Cabochon: 7.20cts. Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds: 1.37cts. Total Weight 18kt Rose
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Half Moon Grey Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
4.16 MM X 2.55 MM Grey Black Rose Cut
Category

2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art that Outlives You. One of a Kind Colored Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
One-Of-A-Kind Cocktail Ring, featuring Rare Natural Fancy Colored Brown Rose cut Diamonds, rarer than
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Signet Ring with White Diamond Pavé Detail
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
onyx cabochon set on the face and black onyx round-cut stones set around the outside edges. This style
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Maniamania Ceremonial Engagement Ring in 14 Karat Gold with Champagne Diamonds
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
MANIAMANIA Ceremonial Engagement ring in 14k White Gold, with 7mm round Rose Cut Champagne Diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold

A Furst Dome Ring Prasiolite and Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Bouquet Collection
By A Furst
Located in Houston, TX
This A & Furst dome ring features 15.00 ct. of rose cut prasiolites (green quartz) and 0.22 ct
Category

2010s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Era Diamond Ruby Fox 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Gorgeous English origin Edwardian era early 1900s 18K yellow gold with sparkling round cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Wanderlust Ring
By Viviana Langhoff
Located in Chicago, IL
divinely inspired geometric setting. Materials: 14K Yellow Gold ring with 1.45 salt + pepper rose cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maniamania Ceremonial Engagement Ring in 14k Gold with Pink Tourmaline Diamond
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
MANIAMANIA Ceremonial Engagement ring in 14k White Gold, with 7mm round Rose Cut Pink Tourmaline
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Alessa Double Spear Ring 18 Karat Black Gold Amara Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
and stars, using Trillion cut diamonds, black onyx, colorless & black round diamonds set in 18K white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond and Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
rainbow pearl amidst the rose cut diamonds. Sarah hand-paints each design concept, dreaming-up alluring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ring Black Jade Princess Flower Roberto Coin ADV888RI1837
By Roberto Coin
Located in PRAHA 1, CZ
Princess Flower ring in 18kt rose gold with black jade and diamonds. Small version. Black jade
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Jade, 18k Gold

Maniamania Devotion Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold with Tourmaline and Diamonds
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
MANIAMANIA Devotion Engagement ring 14k White Gold with a 4.8mm round rose cut Peachy Pink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Be Ahead of the Curve with One of a Kind Colored Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Fancy Colored Black and Natural Orange Yellow Rose cut Diamonds- 2.98 Carats Ring Size- 16.50 mm About
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ubaldi Gioielli 18 Karat Gold Equestrian Horse Diamonds Head Ring
Located in Mestre Venezia, IT
Diamonds and 2 Black Diamonds. A ring of other times made using the most ancient and skilled Italian
Category

2010s Italian Arts and Crafts More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Ubaldi Gioielli 18 Karat Gold Equestrian Horse Diamonds Head Ring
Located in Mestre Venezia, IT
Diamonds and 2 Black Diamonds. A ring of other times made using the most ancient and skilled Italian
Category

2010s Italian Arts and Crafts More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

30, 3ct Tanzanite Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold
By Ara Vartanian
Located in London, London
Diamonds in a antique rose-cut, with a total weight of 2,87ct (two carats and eighty-seven points), with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

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Black Diamond Rose Cut Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact black diamond rose cut ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 96 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect black diamond rose cut ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing black diamond rose cut ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Georgios Collections Inc, Roshe Jewels and llyn strong each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a black diamond rose cut ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Black Diamond Rose Cut Ring?

The price for a black diamond rose cut ring starts at $616 and tops out at $49,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,650.

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 Black Diamond Rose Cut 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.