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Alessa Shield Ring 18 Karat White 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 Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Gold Bird Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
be ordered in 18k white gold, rose gold, with rubies, diamonds or black diamonds. This ring is
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Alessa Spear Ring 18 Karat White 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, 18k Gold

Alessa Spear Ring 18 Karat White 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, 18k Gold

Alessa Shield Ring 18 Karat White 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, White Gold

Alessa Lasso Ring 18 Karat White 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, White Gold

Alessa Double Spear Ring 18 Karat White 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, White Gold

Alessa Top Spear Ring 18 Karat White 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, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Alessa Onyx Lasso Ring 18 Karat White 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, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Diamond and Green 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

Anello in Oro Rosa 18 Carati con Diamanti Bianchi e Neri e Rubino (104.62carati)
Located in Rome, IT
Anello in Oro Rosa 18 Carati realizzato artigianalmente in Italia da Fanuele Gioielli. Questo anello presenta un gambo in oro rosa dove vi sono incastonati diamanti banchi taglio bri...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond and Peach 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

2.93ct Natural Ceylon White Sapphire 14k White Gold Ring
Located in LA, CA
14K white gold. Its brilliant hue is brightened by a burst of 0.31 ct Rose Cut Black Diamond surround
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire

BLACK JADE Diamonds Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat Pink Gold “Sautoir” Necklace with Black Jade and Diamonds Pavé Plates. HAND CARVED STONES
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Lizunova Onyx and Pink Tourmaline White Gold Ring
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
This Art Deco inspired ring features a cabochon-cut pink tourmaline set in the centre of a round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, White Gold

Francesca Grima Yellow Gold Pyramid Pixel Ring
By Francesca Grima
Located in London, GB
black – which she often adorns with princess-cut precious stones. Her “Invaders” collection is an
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold Heart and Black Diamonds Bracelet
Located in Rome, IT
rose gold heart surrounded by brilliant-cut black diamonds, and a brilliant cut black diamond set in
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Francesca Grima Ruby Yellow Gold Invader I Ring
By Francesca Grima
Located in London, GB
black – which she often adorns with princess-cut precious stones. Her “Invaders” collection is an
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Francesca Grima Sapphire Yellow Gold Invader I Ring
By Francesca Grima
Located in London, GB
black – which she often adorns with princess-cut precious stones. Her “Invaders” collection is an
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Francesca Grima Emerald Yellow Gold Invader I Ring
By Francesca Grima
Located in London, GB
black – which she often adorns with princess-cut precious stones. Her “Invaders” collection is an
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Diamonds Elephant and 18k Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Rome, IT
features a black brilliant cut diamonds elephant in centre. Two rings at the end of the chain allow to
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Black and White Diamonds Owl and 18k Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Rome, IT
This lovely 18K rose gold with white and black diamonds is made in Italy by Fanuele dal 1905. It
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bow Dangle 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
One hundred rose cut diamonds on foil are dispersed over this silver Victorian jewel with an 18K
Category

Antique 1870s French High Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Living Room
Located in Boston, MA
Black Dia. -3.69 ct. Single Cut White Dia. - 1.0 ct. Rose Cut Blue Dia. - 3.45 ct. Garnet -5.29 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Dia...

The Last Supper
Located in Boston, MA
Created by Rhyme and Reason 24K Yellow Gold - 47 g. Blue Rose Cut Dia. - 4.7 ct. Black Emeral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 24k Gold, Silver

MALACHITES Diamond Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat Rose Gold Necklace with Malachites and Diamonds Pavé Plates. HAND CARVED STONES made from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

MALACHITES Diamonds Rose Gold Hoops
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat Rose Gold Hoops 60mm (2.36 inches) with Double Sided Pyramids Carved in Malachite and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Carat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Black and White Diamonds Earrings
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Carat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Black and White Diamonds Clip-on Earrings featuring 0,65
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Black Onyx Round Earrings Encased in Rose Gold
By Sarah Ventura
Located in Westport, CT
These stunningly appointed classic rose gold black onyx earrings add a posh elegance to any
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Rose 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 Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Men s TItanium Necklace with 3 Coresses and Black Diamonds, 9KT Red Gold
By MANO | J.
Located in Valenza, AL
Men's Minimal necklace in titanium, black diamonds, 9kt red gold and chain . Necklace consisting of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Titanium, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

1.24 Carat Australian Rough Light Brown Diamond Rose Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1.24 ct. Natural Light Brown Octahedron Rough diamond in 18K handcrafted rose gold necklace. The
Category

2010s Danish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Sacred 18k Gold Pendant Talisman Natural Black Diamond and Rock Crystal
By REBECCA LI
Located in Valencia, CA
: Metal Type: 18k Rose Gold. Gemstone: Rock Crystal and 30 small black diamond Pendant Size: 14 mm Width x
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Crystal, Black Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Men s Necklace Small Titanium Plate, Black Diamonds, 18 Kt and 9kt Redgold Chain
By MANO | J.
Located in Valenza, AL
Men's necklace in titanium, black diamonds, 18 kt red gold, 9 kt red gold and chain. The titanium
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Titanium, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

4.12 Carat Black White Diamond 18K Gold Constellation Medallion Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
constellation. 0.63 carats of rose cut round diamonds on the chain. Pendant diameter is 3cm. Chain length 16
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Lizunova Onyx, Black Diamond Pink Tourmaline White Gold Drop Earrings
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
-cut black diamonds, and cabochon-cut pink tourmalines set in the centre of black onyx discs. Elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, White Gold

Feel Seen and Acknowledged with One of a Kind Colored Diamond Cocktail Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
contemporary work. This pair of Ear Ring is Hallmarked and features: - Fancy Colored Black Rose cut and
Category

2010s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

21st Century 18 Karat White Gold Pearl and G VS Diamond Kinetic Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
rose-cut black and brown diamonds. The diamonds are set into 18-karat white gold setting, which shifts
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k G...

White Gold Diamond Black Enamel Pendant Watch and Chain, circa 1920s
Located in Melbourne, AU
beautiful black with a beautiful rose cut diamond totalling to 0.25 carat. The chain consist of long
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Your Collectors Eye beckons You with Contemporary Colored Diamond Dangle Earring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
gift of nature in Orange colored Rose cut Diamonds, rarer than the colorless diamonds, flush set in a
Category

2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine, Diamonds, Pearls, Enamel, 18kt Gold Antique Style Pendant Necklace
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds x 1mm in diameter Black Vitreous Enamel Length x 37mm (top of shell to
Category

2010s Australian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...

Ruby and Diamond Gold Earrings
By Yael Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rubies in double halos composed of an inner ring of rubies and an outer ring of diamonds are
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Antique Garnet and Diamond Snake Pendant Brooch, 1830s
Located in Antwerp, BE
cut diamonds and with a total of 86 rose cut diamonds set in foil. While the ruby-eyed snake wraps
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Rose G...

18th Century Diamond Bracelet with 2000-Year-Old Intaglios, 1790s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Century and older are rose cut diamonds. - All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...

Natural Pearl and Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
the rare natural rainbow pearl amidst the rose cut diamonds. Sarah hand-paints each design concept
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Verger Edwardian Gold Platinum Hand-Painted Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch
By Verger Frères
Located in Calabasas, CA
. It is ringed by bead-set rose-cut diamonds and surrounded by bluish-green guilloche enamel
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Initial Necklace " E "
Located in Dubai, AE
metal color. ( gold, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NEV Jewellery
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklaces "B"
Located in Dubai, AE
. ( gold, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NEV Jewellery workshops
Category

2010s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklaces
Located in Dubai, AE
. ( gold, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NEV Jewellery workshops
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NGG Jewellery workshops. 18
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NGG Jewellery workshops. 18
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2010s Emirian Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NGG Jewellery workshops. 18
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2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NGG Jewellery workshops. 18
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NGG Jewellery workshops. 18
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NGG Jewellery workshops. 18
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace
Located in Dubai, AE
, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NGG Jewellery workshops. 18
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Initial Necklace
Initial Necklace
$690 / item
Initial Necklace "D"
Located in Dubai, AE
. ( gold, rose, silver, black) Our products manufacture with hand-crafting at NEV Jewellery workshops
Category

2010s Emirian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 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.