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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

When Stars Align Ring
By Viviana Langhoff
Located in Chicago, IL
second band of delicately casted rose gold in this mystical double finger ring Materials: .9ctw GH/SI
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Black Enamel Hoop Earrings
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
sky blue or the ring with the rare natural rainbow pearl amidst the rose cut diamonds. Sarah hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Maniamania Universe Wedding Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamonds
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
gentle V shaped ring (0.21ctw). Completed with a solitary round Rose Cut Champagne Diamond (0.24-0.27ct
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maniamania Entity Engagement Ring in 14 Karat Gold with Opal and Diamonds
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
MANIAMANIA Entity Engagement ring in 14k Gold, a 4mm round custom rose cut Australian Opal, with a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Anna Sheffield 14k Gold Black Diamond Bea Three Stone Engagement Suite
By Anna Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
This suite is made up of two rings our Bea Three Stone Ring: 11x7mm emerald cut black diamond
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Paris Craft House 49.68 Carat GIA Abalone Pearl Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Certified Abalone Pearl/49.68ct - 85 Rose-cut Diamonds/3.40ct - 15 Round Diamonds/0.40ct - 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gol...

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond and Green 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

Make a statement without uttering a word with Colored Diamond Gold Fashion Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
and features: - 5 Orange Yellow Rose cut Diamonds (Total Carat Weight: 1.13 carats) - 18 Karat Black
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Maniamania Entity Engagement Ring in 14k Gold with Old Euro Diamond and Pave
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
cut diamond centerpiece, with the hand applied black rhodium antique finish around the diamonds on the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Youmna Fine Jewellery 18 Karat White Gold with Onyx, Agate, Diamonds Capri Ring
By Youmna Fine Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Metal: 18K White Gold Precious Stones: Onyx, Agate, Diamonds (approximately 1.5ct, 14 rose cut
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Possess, Influence, Cherish, Pass On, with One of a Kind Yellow Diamond Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
unforeseen beauty in my work. The Ring is hallmarked and features: - 8 Dijon Yellow Rose cut Diamonds
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Magic Serpent Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
choice. +Materials – Brushed 14KT Yellow Gold – 7.14CT Rose Cut Colorless Dendrite Agate – 0.02 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Opal and Diamond Ring Multifunctional as Necklace Clasp, 1880s
Located in Antwerp, BE
diamonds are encrusted in a bezel setting to which one end of the ring's shank is attached with a box clasp
Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Put Comparisons to Grave with Contemporary One of a Kind Yellow Diamond Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Ring is Hallmarked and features: - 9 Fancy colored Yellow Rose cut Diamonds (Total Carat Weight
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Embrace Your Red Carpet Confidante in One of a Kind Colored Diamond Band Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
grams -Fancy Colored Orange Yellow Rose cut Diamonds - 0.77 carats -Ring size- 16.90 mm - US size- 6
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Bored of High Brands. Indulge Yourself in Unadulterated Exclusivity-Diamond Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Colored Dark Brown Round Diamonds and Black Color Rose cut Diamond (Total Carat Weight: 1.57 carats) - 18
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Diamond and Aquamarine Medieval Ring
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
rose cut black diamonds frame the edges of the ring. Crosshatching detail textures the surface of the
Category

2010s Australian Medieval Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...

Unique Antique Baroque / Rococo Diamond Engagement Ring, 1700s
Located in Antwerp, BE
diamonds to its best quality. Diamond(s): Seven rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Unknown Baroque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Ecksand 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Trio Butterfly Ring
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
Into the wild. This diamond butterfly ring from Ecksand's Wild collection is a playful jewel
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shanghai Ring
By Garen Azatyan
Located in Little Neck, NY
– 14kt hand crafted Rose and Black Gold – Contains 1.80ct Round cut Black diamonds and 0.80ct tw
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold

Discover Your Everyday Muse in One of a Kind Colored Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Jazzy Rose cut Colored Diamond is creatively set on top of a Black Gold plate, set with prongs facing
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Giulians Floral 18 Karat Gold 7.25 Carat Black Opal Ring
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
Giulians handmade 18k mixed gold 7.25ct Black Opal ring. This ring features a cabochon cut
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

64Facets Pave Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 0.75 Carat Diamond Band
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The little black dress of the 64Facets collection – the pavé Diamond Ring is simultaneously classic
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Your Nerves won’t Budge Ever with One of a Kind Colored Diamond Cocktail Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Yellow Rose cut Diamond Cocktail Ring befits you, so much, that it will put high brands to their knees
Category

2010s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond and Pearl Engagement Ring So-Called Romantic Toi et Moi
Located in Antwerp, BE
the jewels in gold. Diamond(s): One old European cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.60ct
Category

Antique 1890s Belgian Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

Vintage Belle Époque Navette Shaped Engagement Diamond Ring, 1910s
Located in Antwerp, BE
jewels in gold. Diamond(s): One large rose cut diamond. We do not have the weight of this diamond which
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 18K gold platinum diamond pearl ring
Located in Versailles, FR
square-shaped head mounted in platinum, meticulously paved with lustrous rose-cut diamonds that catch and
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Own Your Rare Self with One of a Kind Orange Yellow Rosecut Diamond Band Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
. This Ring is Hallmarked and features: Orange Yellow Rose cut Diamond weight- 1.18 carats 18 Karat
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

64 Facets Pave Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold, 0.75 Carat Diamond Band
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The little black dress of the 64Facets collection – the pavé Diamond Ring is simultaneously classic
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Era 18k Gold Banded Agate Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
the white is evoked with the use of the dazzling rose cut diamonds with the eye-catching white line on
Category

Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Black Enamel Rose-Cut Center Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Rose Gold Earrings inlay-ed with black French enameling and has pave-set Diamonds 0.66cts
Category

2010s American Artisan More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Invest Yourself in Timeless and Resilience with One of Kind Colored Diamond Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
exceptional creation in Yellow Gold featuring a Square shaped Black Colored Rose cut Diamond encompassed by
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Theo Fennell Mandarin Garnet Diamond Rhodium Gold Bombe Ring
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, GB
classic updated in 18ct Rose Gold and a Black Rhodium finish and centred with a Radiant Cut 3.16ct
Category

Late 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rhodium

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Geometric Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
with black rhodium to achieve the dark look. 12 round diamonds are set against 18k yellow gold per
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Theresa Kaz Jewelry Labradorite Diamond Halo Elongated Tapered Baguette Ring
Located in Paramus, NJ
Theresa Kaz Jewelry 18k Yellow Gold Labradorite & Diamond Halo Elongated Tapered Baguette Ring
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Moonstone and Diamond Statement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
. Stones we are able to custom cut for our designs include, but are not limited to: amethyst rose
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Iolite, Moonstone, Quartz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanit...

French 3.60 Carat Old Mine Diamond Important Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
ring Centre Diamond is an old mine cut Diamond of 1.60 Ct Bright White with very minor internal
Category

Antique 1810s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Pink Panther Dark Pink Sapphires Pavè Panther Fashion Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
diamonds as well as the panther's claws. The black glaze on the jewel wich is visible under the sapphires
Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Admiration Comes Naturally with Contemporary Yellow and White Diamond Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
unforeseen beauty in my work. This Ring is hallmarked and features: - Round White Diamonds & Yellow Rose
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Large Malachite and Diamond Halo Marquise Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
A marquise cut Malachite framed in a halo of diamonds set horizontally, East-West in 18k yellow
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold and Black Geometric Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
with black rhodium to achieve the dark look. 12 round diamonds are set per section against 18k white
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique, Art Deco, Platinum, Cabochon Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Sapphire and Diamond Ring. ‘Cabochon’ is the name for a domed cut, and apart from free-form tumbled
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Yossi Harari “Gilver” Diamond Ring in 24 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver
By Yossi Harari
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Harari. The center of the ring features deep black oxidized sterling silver and is set with five diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver

Manpriya B Diamond and 18K White Gold Arabesque Leaf Wrap Cocktail Ring
By Manpriya B
Located in London, GB
collection wraps around your finger in a dazzling display of brilliant-cut, rose-cut and pavé diamonds. The
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s, Certified 3.10 Carat Diamond Onyx Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
. Relying on chic geometries and a sleek black-and-white contrast, the ring juxtaposes sparkling diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Ring MOOD design. 4 different facets
By Torrini
Located in Firenze, IT
Mood is a very modern classic look. You can adjust the Ring on the preferred face. Faces are
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, B...

French Antique Opal 1.71 Carat Old European Diamond Gold Combined Ring Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: Ring and necklace. The diamond cluster with opal center can be
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Express Your heartfelt Love, Care for Your One of a Kind with One of a Kind Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Diamonds, rarer than their colorless siblings and Black Rose cut Diamonds. Each Ring has Black Rosecut
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Luminous Large Ring in Lapis, Malachite, Mother-of-Pearl, Onyx and Diamonds
Located in Paramus, NJ
can make any style in 18k yellow, white or rose gold. Stones we are able to custom cut for our designs
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14.00 ct Oval Madeira Citrine Set with Princess Cut Diamonds in 18ct White Gold
By DesignsOnDiamonds
Located in Chislehurst, Kent
0.25 ct Princess Cut diamonds as accents. The design was made using a CAD to make sure we had the best
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Labradorite and Diamond Halo Marquise Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
A marquise cut labradorite framed in a halo of diamonds set horizontally, East-West in 18k yellow
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Labradorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz and Pera Ring by Selin Kent
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
SELIN KENT's Pera Ring is bold, colorful and elegant. Featuring the perfect shade of blue topaz
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Stone Vertebrate Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
This striking 18k gold ring features a row of nine 3mm black rose cut diamonds that stack along the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Iolite and Diamond Tapered Baguette Bow Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
two custom cut tapered baguettes in iolite form a bow with a diamond center. set in 18k yellow
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.