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1.63 carats, natural Zambian Emerald, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern stye, Emerald & Black Enamel Engagement Ring set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Belle Epoque French Black Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold ring that is decorated with numerous rose cut diamonds throughout. Ring size 6 and may be re
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Belle Epoque French Black Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold ring that is decorated with numerous rose cut diamonds throughout. Ring size 6 and may be re
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

1920s Belle epoque 2.21 Carat Black Opal Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
millegrain closed setting in a surround of rose-cut diamonds. The setting is scalloped and the basket
Category

Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Jona Black Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Crossover Ring Band
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
two rose cut black diamonds weighing 2.60 carats. Dimensions: H 0.70 in x W 0.86 in H 18.01 mm X W
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.90 Carat Emerald-Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Rose-cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.60 tcw; Marked: 750 (European standard for 18K Gold). Sterling
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

1925s Art Deco Black Enamel Mabe Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
, adorned in the center with a bezel-set Mabé pearl. 4x3 rose-cut diamonds adorn the four corners of the
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Harry Winston 1970s Diamond Ruby Tahitian Black Pearl Ring in 18K Gold
By Harry Winston
Located in Dallas, TX
carats of vividly-hued rubies and 1 carat of fine white diamonds, along with an eye-catching black
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata 45.00 Carat Black Onyx Ring and Earring Set in 18KRG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, diamond and semi-precious gemstones set in 18K rose gold. Ring: Black Onyx: 14.92 carat baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k...

Fine Black Opal + Paraiba Tourmaline + White Diamond Starstruck Ring, Joke Quick
By Joke Quick
Located in Dallas, TX
rose-cut white diamonds totaling 0.40 carats, and finished with 27 round brilliant-cut white diamonds
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Opal, Pa...

Vintage Diamond Carved Black Labradorite 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Face Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dark gray to black in color with subtle gray adalurescence Accented by bezel set rose cut diamond eyes
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Brilliant Memory Ring Magic flexibel black-white 18 kt Rosegold ingenious and s
Located in Viena, Viena
countless individual elements set with black diamonds totaling 0. 90 ct, SI and white full cut diamonds
Category

2010s German Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elizabeth Garvin Black and White Diamond Oxidized Silver Gold One of a Kind Ring
By Elizabeth Garvin Fine
Located in Dallas, TX
natural 1.23 carat rose-cut black diamond shield and 0.097 total carats of round brilliant-cut white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Black Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
original Art Deco ring. 1 old European cut diamonds approx. total weight .68cts, G, VS2. 24 rose cut
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold

1930s Art Deco Diamond and Black Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive black onyx and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold, with a
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold DiModolo Triada Citrine and Black Diamond Ring
By Di Modolo
Located in Troy, MI
movement, and the sensual pleasures of wearing. This eye catching ring centers around a triangular rose cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Devta Doolan Intense Red Flash Lighting Ridge Opal Black Diamond Gold Ring
By Devta Doolan
Located in Dallas, TX
red flash and surrounded by rose-cut black diamonds. Size 8 (Can be Sized).
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, Opal, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Gold, Black Enamel, Diamond and Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
fanned circular face set with rose cut diamond chips and a central creamy blue split pearl. The
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Joke Quick Black Opal Padparadscha Sapphire Fancy Pink and White Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Starstruck Ring handcrafted in Belgium by jewelry maker Joke Quick in high-polished
Category

2010s Belgian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pink Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pi...

Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald, Black Onyx Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Onyx is custom cut for this ring. The Diamonds weight is 0.12 carats. Net 18K Gold weight is 2.60 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Korloff 18 Karat Gold 0.20 Carat VS Diamond Black Enamel Modern Band Ring
By Korloff
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Moonstone Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
black rhodium gold. The rest of the ring is 18K rose gold, a great color to accent the stones. Size 6 ½
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium

Early 20th Century Black Opal Diamond platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Early 20th Century platinum ring with black opal and diamonds. The ring has an oval cut black
Category

Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Platinum

1930s Art Deco 2.60 Carat Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
accentuated by 4 x 3 rose cut claw set diamonds on an openwork bed. On each side, at the beginning of the ring
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

David Webb 18 Karat Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ruby Cocktail Snake Ring
By David Webb
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Victorian Black Opal Diamond Silver Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Romantic Victorian black opal and rose cut diamond ring in a bow and heart motif set in 18K gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Mesmerizing cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat rose gold with black rhodium featuring a spectacular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Padparadscha Sapphire Black Lightning Ridge Opal, Pink Blue Diamond Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
light yellow rose-cut diamonds, fancy pink & fancy blue brilliant-cut diamonds. Total carat diamonds
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, Ster...

Maui Divers Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Plumeria Flower Ring Yellow Gold 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information: Genuine Tahitian Black Pearl
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burmese Jadeite, Fancy Yellow Diamond, Onyx Diamond Ring, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, Onyx, Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamonds and White Diamonds, set on black & purple-color plated 18K Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium

Art Deco style Turquoise, Emerald, Black Enamel Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and unique, Art Deco style, Emerald, Turquoise & Black Enamel Cocktail Ring set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Imperial Russian Diamond Skull Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
crafted in silver (over gold) and densely set with 58 old mine and old rose cut diamonds. Dimensions of
Category

20th Century Russian Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond

Set in 18K Gold, Tourmaline Cabochon, Black Onyx Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
custom cut Black Onyx is 4.67 carats. The combined Diamonds weight is 1.26 carats. Net 18K Gold weight is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by bead set rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.15 carat total, eye-clean and white Tested
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Antique Victorian Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring, 1890
Located in Chicago, IL
-cut diamond shaped amethyst (20 x 15 x 7 mm) inlaid with a diamond encrusted panel accented with black
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold

Art Deco style, natural Zambian Emerald, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, art deco style, Emerald & Black Enamel Engagement Ring set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Opal and Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in London, GB
intricate old and rose cut diamond set filigree backdrop. A fine milgrain detailing has been meticulously
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Clarity: VS1 Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 cts old mine cut & rose cut diamonds Ring
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamonds Blue Sapphires Rubies Emeralds, White Stones, 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, cocktail ring in 18K white gold structure, composed of 2.88 ct of diamonds, 2.45 ct of rubies, emeralds and
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Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Skull Ring with Crown
Located in Firenze, IT
Black enamel head and white enamel bones, 18kt rose gold, ruby and rose cut diamond. Size 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 7.33 carats Tanzanite, Black Onyx Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Black Onyx ✦ Gemstone Cut: Custom cut for this Ring ✦ Gemstone Weight: 4.91
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 3.45 carats Aquamarine, Black Onyx Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: Black Onyx ✦ Gemstone Cut: Custom cut for this Ring ✦ Gemstone Weight: 1.52 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 1.51 carats, Ruby, Black Enamel Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and gorgeous, Ruby Cocktail / Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold, Black Enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K Gold, 4.51 carats, Emerald, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Black Enamel Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

14.5MM Black Tahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Bold Tahitian pearl diamond cocktail ring. Very good lustre, black with rose, silver overtone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

2.56 carats Zambian Emerald, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Gemstone Weight: 2.56 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamond ✦ Gemstone Cut: Emerald ✦ Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Pear Diamond Orange Black White Enamel Coiled Serpent Snake Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
-cut diamonds, the head further accented with a pear-shape rose-cut diamond and ruby eyes. Main
Category

2010s Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Set in 18K Gold, 4.15 carats, Morganite, Black Enamel Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Weight: 4.15 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamond ✦ Gemstone Cut: Round ✦ Diamond Weight: 0.24 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Enamel

0.93 Carat Pink, Fancy Chocolate Pink Diamond Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
with Fancy brown rose-cut diamonds 0,41 ct., Fancy chocolate Pink brilliant-cut diamonds 0,30 ct. and
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Opal Chrysophrase Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
breathtaking mosaic pattern. 18K Rose gold 9.5 g 5 X Semi Black Opal Lightning Ridge : 1.66 ct. 16 X
Category

2010s Belgian Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gol...

Rose Red Ruby Diamond Band 18 Karat White Gold
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
A stunning statement piece designed for casual and formal events! 18k White gold ruby ring in a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

24 Karat Gold-Plated Silver and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning, statement ring with around 3 carat rose cut white diamonds set in silver. The black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Set in 18K Gold, Art Deco style, Tanzanite, Black Onyx Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tanzanite & Black Onyx Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

24 Karat Gold-Plated, Diamond and Silver Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning, statement ring with around 3.5 carat high quality rose cut white diamonds set in silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Set in 18K Gold, 1.89 carats natural Emerald, Black Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
for this Ring ✦ Gemstone Weight: 3.82 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Set in 18K White Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Black Onyx ✦ Gemstone Cut: Custom Cut for this Ring ✦ Gemstone Weight: 48.42 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White 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.