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Handmade 18 Karat Gold 0.78 Carat Round Diamond Rose Flower Engraved Leaf Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous diamond rose flower ring hand crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. The ring
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Rose Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds totaling 0.34 carats. The 18K rose gold pedals of the flower are all brush finished giving the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Piaget Diamond Flower Rose Gold Ring
By Piaget
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Flower Ring by Piaget. With 31 brilliant round cut VS1 clarity, E color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Rose Gold Flowers and Butterfly cocktail Ring
By New Italian Art
Located in Greenwich, CT
Exquisitely handcrafted statement cocktail ring done in rose gold with diamond flowers and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 K Rose Gold Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Romantic flower Ring in 18 K rose Gold set with 95 Champagne colored and white brilliant cut
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Flowers Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing modern ring in 18 kt rose gold
Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Flower Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fashion flower ring in 9 kt rose gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ruby, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Flower Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fashion flower ring in 9 kt rose gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

14k Rose Gold Leaf and Flower Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Pre-Owned (Great condition) Metal: 14k Rose Gold Weight: 3 Gr Main Stone: 0.15ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Gregg Ruth 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Flower Ring
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Southampton, PA
Star power flowers in this arresting ring design. 18K rose gold rises smoothly into an explosive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium

Gregg Ruth 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Flower Ring
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Southampton, PA
Star power flowers in this arresting ring design. 18K rose gold rises smoothly into an explosive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium

Ruby, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Flower Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fashion ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Rose Cut Diamonds Gold Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This fashionable cluster ring is crafted in 22K yellow gold. It showcases a flower design covered
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

18k White Gold Rose Cut Double Flower Diamond Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This spectacular diamond ring as pear shaped, rose cut diamonds with round brilliant diamonds st in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Amethyst Intaglio Ring Rose of Sharon Antique Victorian Flower
Located in New York, NY
with Gold and set with Rose Cut Diamonds in a Rose of Sharon flower motif. Craftsmanship required to
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 10k Gold

Annamaria Cammilli Hypnosis 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
flower. Presented in fabulous 18K rose gold with 0.4 carats of charming diamonds, this item offers a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

20th Century Rose- Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose and white gold. A lovely ring featuring a flower motif on white gold, set
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Rose and White Gold Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K rose & white gold Diamond: 162 round brilliant cut = 1.34cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous 1.02ct Flower-designed Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
canvas for the floral design. The rose gold complements the diamond beautifully, infusing the ring with a
Category

2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful group of 6 diamonds surround a center stone and set in white gold This ring can be worn
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Georgian Flower and Rose Diamond Ring, circa 1830
Located in Baltimore, MD
its petals and leaves carved in gold and a perfect rose cut diamond set at the center of the flower
Category

Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Rose Flower Ring with Diamonds 18 karat Pink Gold
By Piaget
Located in Amsterdam, NL
18kt Rose gold ring by Piaget featuring the Piaget rose with diamond paved petals. The little 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Garnet and Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we a lovely vintage flower ring. The head of the piece has been crafted into a shape
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet

Diamond Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ring features 6.11 carats of VS clarity colorless diamond pavé. Beautiful modern flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cognac White Diamond 5.50ctw Flower Ring 18K Rose/White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Cognac & White Diamond '5.50ctw' Flower Ring 18K Rose/White Gold. Size 6.25 10.7 Grams
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Pink Sapphire Flower Rose Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond And Pink Sapphire Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With brilliant cut
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

1950s French Flower Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
ring is made of a daisy motif set with rose cut diamonds and stepped on either side with 3 rose cut
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Pave Flowers Openwork Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is crafted from 18K rose gold and set with diamonds that amount to 1.40
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Openwork Flower Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
embellished with a plethora of incredibly dazzling diamond stones that weigh 0.57 carats in total. Ring Top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Rose Diamond Platinum Flower Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This modern flower ring from the classic Rose collection by Tiffany & Co. is made in fine platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

18K Yellow Gold and Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K yellow gold and 0.31 carats of sparkling rose cut diamonds, this cute flower ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose Flower Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
of a rose flower with diamonds set throughout. The design is crafted by masters of their time, as
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Rose Gold 3.72 Carat Diamond Flower Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is crafted from 18K rose gold and weighs 6.1 grams. It boasts band thickness
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Diamonds and Natural Coral Flower Engraved Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Engraved Rose Gold Fashion Ring in 14 Kt Rose Gold made of Diamonds and Natural Coral Flower in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond, Ruby Rose and White Gold Flower Shape Fashion Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic flower shape fashion retrò ring in 14K rose and white gold composed of 4 rubies of 0.40
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds and Blue Sapphires Rose Gold and Silver Flower Theme Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
diamond and the flower's center (2.3 cm) is a high dome of blue sapphires 3.55 ct Ring Size: US 7 - ITA
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Brown and White Diamond Flower Petal Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Brown and White Diamond Flower Petal Ring in 18k Rose Gold Flower Petal Ring features Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Pearl Pink Sapphire White and Rose Gold Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
A modern flower-shaped women's ring featuring a beautiful 17.0mm South Sea Pearl surrounded by an
Category

Early 2000s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Pink Diamond Flower Style Ring 0.96 Carats Total 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
A true testament to the definition of fine jewelry, this Pink Diamond Flower Ring is surrounded by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rosior one-off Diamond and Sapphire "Flower" Ring set in Rose Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas Contemporary "Flower" Ring manufactured in 19.2 Karat Rose Gold and set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Bypass Stack Ring with Cluster Diamond Flower Center
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K rose gold Diamond: 86 round brilliant cut = 1.62cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retro Flower Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage ring in 14k rose gold and silver structure, designed with flower shape, with silver and
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Modern Diamond Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This flower cocktail ring featuring 4.53 carats of rose cut diamond slices for petals with full
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds Rubies Pink Coral Rose Gold and Silver Flower Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous Flower theme fashion ring in 9K rose gold and silver structure composed by 2.40 g of angel
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

French 1920s Rose-cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
flower whose petals are set with rose-cut diamonds of different sizes alternating, and the center, a
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Effy Pink Sapphire and Diamond Blossoming Flower Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Effy
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An Effy designed creative cocktail ring. The ring is deigned as a blooming flower, set with Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rachel Koen 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful estate flower ring features white diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Cartier Flower Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A classic Cartier flower diamond ring adorned with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k rose
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Rose Gold Emerald and Diamond Flower Wrap Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white & rose gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.81cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Round Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Fashion Flower Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K Rose Gold 1 Round Diamond at 0.40 Carats - 4.7 millimeters Color: K-L Clarity: SI 16 Round Blue
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Flower Clover Open Shank Toi et Moi Fashion Ring 14K Rose Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k Rose Gold Diamond Details: 42 Brilliant Round White Diamonds at 0.43 Carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Rose Gold 2.00 ct Diamond 3-Flower Split Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A creative setting crafted from 18K Rose Gold makes this ring simply unforgettable. A trio of bands
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Bell Flower Wedding Eternity Band Ring Vintage 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond
Located in Torrance, CA
: Solid 14 karat rose gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k".
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Topazes Amethyst Flower Pearls Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver, 2.5 cm diameter, embellished with 2.46 ct olf yellow
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Faye Kim Sparkling Rose Cut Diamond 18k Gold Flower Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The perfect diamond flower ring! Handmade in 18k green* gold handmade, each fancy shaped diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Sweet Victorian Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
14k rose gold ring with a platinum top and a charming floral motif, decorated with diamonds. For
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Fancy Yellow Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k rose gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.70ctw yellow diamonds and approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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Diamond Rose Flower Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond rose flower ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Rose Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 156 vintage editions and 217 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect diamond rose flower ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic diamond rose flower ring over the years, but those made by Paris Precious Craft House, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Falcinelli Italy are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a diamond rose flower ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Diamond Rose Flower Ring?

On average, a diamond rose flower ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,995, while they’re typically $264 on the low end and $368,806 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Diamond Rose Flower 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.