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Antique Victorian 18k Gold Pear Rose Cut Diamond w/ Black Enamel Quatrefoil Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
rose cut diamond solitaire at its center, weighing approximately 0.60 carats in weight, and further
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 16k Yellow Gold and Enamel "L" Initial Ring with Rose Cut Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
enamel oval adorned with a gold monogram and crown motif, surrounded by a halo of white rose-cut
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

21st Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Aquamarine Fish Enamel
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
21st Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Aquamarine Fish Enamel Ring in Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

RUCHI Amethyst and Diamond 18K Rose Gold Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold Amethyst - 4.67 Cts Diamond - 0.14 Cts All Diamond are G - H/ SI.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

21st Century Sapphires Diamond Rose Bear Enamel Silver Gold Plated Ring Cocktail
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
21st Century Sapphires Diamond Rose Bear Enamel Silver Gold Plated Ring Cocktail Sapphires Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Nightingale And Rose Ring 18 Karat Gold Emeralds Tourmaline Enamel Silver Bird
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Nightingale And The Rose Ring 18 Karat Gold Emeralds Tourmaline Enamel Silver Step into the
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Nightingale And Rose Ring 18 Karat Gold Emeralds Tourmaline Enamel Silver Bird
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Nightingale And The Rose Ring 18 Karat Gold Emeralds Tourmaline Enamel Silver Step into the
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Yellow Gold Ring White Gold Diamonds Enamels Ruby Turquoise Roses Tulip Birds
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Yellow Gold Ring White Gold Diamonds Enamels Ruby Turquoise Roses Tulip Birds Ring in 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...

Yellow Gold Ring White Gold Diamonds Enamels Green Turquoise Coral Roses Tulip
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Yellow Gold Ring White Gold Diamonds Enamels Turquoise Coral Ring in 18k yellow gold, white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Amethyst and Rose-Cut Diamond Ring Set in 19 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1773
Located in Addison, TX
This stunning 18th century Amethyst and Rose-Cut Diamond Ring is an incredible antique discovery
Category

Antique 1770s Baroque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco 2.50 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
lavender, such an enchanting and richly hued sapphire! The 14K rose gold setting features two tiny rose cut
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Blue Tourmaline, Color Sapphire, Tsavorite Diamond Ring, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Mint Green & Purple Enamel on color-plated 18K rose gold. Product Details: Diamond - 113 pcs - 1.25cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Indicolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

Sparkling Rose Cut Diamond Ring with Blue Enamel
Located in Firenze, FI
charming ring in 14 karat gold featuring a .90 carat rose cut diamond ( I color ) and ( vs clarity
Category

20th Century Asian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an antique Victorian cluster ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. The piece features 9 rose cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Antique Early Victorian Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Renaissance Early 17th Century Enamelled 22K Gold Rose Cut Garnet Ring
Located in London, GB
shoulders with further evidence of enamelling. In the centre rests a rose cut closed back garnet gemstone (a
Category

Antique Early 17th Century English Renaissance Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, 22k Gold, Enamel

Antique Black Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Forget Me Not Ring in Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Black Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Forget Me Not Ring in Gold most charming black enamel
Category

Antique 19th Century European Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Antique French 18K Gold Blue Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Snake Cross Ring Victorian
Located in London, GB
, with a further rose cut decorating the serpent’s head. The ring is in great overall condition, there
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Diamonds, Enamel, 9Kt Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Beautiful retrò ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Georgian Rose Cut Five-Diamond and Enamel 14K Platinum Ring Band
Located in Milford, DE
diamonds - three rose-cut and a flat one on each end. The band is decorated with black enamel and antique
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Forget Me Not Enamel and 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
enamel detail and mounted on top of the ring is a black enamel plaque. This plaque holds seven rose cut
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

18k Rose Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7. Please contact for any questions.
Category

Early 2000s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Attilio Codognato Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Skull and Crown "Memento Mori" ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Rose-cut diamond accents; signed A. Codognato on the back Mounted in silver and 18Kt yellow
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Georgian C.1763 Rose Cut Diamond Mourning Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
, featuring a rose-cut diamond. The diamond is elegantly set in a closed back silver mount, accentuated by
Category

Antique 1760s Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Enamel and Ruby Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Enamel rose cut Diamond and cabochon Ruby Ring. Blue and green enamel, diamond and ruby
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Enamel

Oval Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Victorian Ring, 14 Karat Gold Antique Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
rose gold, this antique floral halo ring showcases a heavenly opal solitaire surrounded by rose cut
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Gorgeous 2.0 Carat Natural Bicolor Tourmaline From Afghanistan Mine Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
& Green Shape: Oval Cut: Cushion Certificate: On Demand Dm For Any Inquiry . Bicolor Tourmaline Crystal
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Antique 16th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold, 9k Gold, Gold-...

Gorgeous Loose 5.20 Carat Natural Imperial Topaz Cushion Cut SI Clarity
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz Weight: 5.20 Carats Dimension: 9.7x8.7x7 Mm Origin: Katlang Pakistan Shape: Cushion Color; Peach Imperial Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Imperial To...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Fashion Rings

Materials

Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k...

Gorgeous Mint Green Loose Tourmaline Ring Gem 6.10 Carat Cushion Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
make up a huge family of gemstones. Like most cut specimens, mint tourmalines belong to the elbaite
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k ...

4.30 Carat Natural Multi Color Loose Tourmaline Trilliant Cut Gemstone Lot
Located in Peshawar, PK
family of gemstones. Like most cut specimens, mint tourmalines belong to the elbaite species. A few may
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k ...

Gorgeous Natural Vivid Green Emerald Oval Shape from Pakistan Mine 3.10 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
little finger of the right hand in a silver ring. Besides this one can also wear this gem in a locket
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gol...

Gorgeous 5.85 Carat Natural Loose Baby Pink Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 5.85 Carats Dimension: 10.2x10x8.8 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Color: Pink Shape: Cushion Clarity: Eye Clean Certificate: On Demand With a rating between...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Bridal Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k ...

AAA Top Quality 3.15 Carat Pear Shape Loose Intense Blue Tanzanite
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tanzanite Weight: 3.15 Carats Dimension: 10.8x9.5x5.2 Mm Shape: Pear / Tear Color: Blue Certificate: On Demand Quality: AAA / Top . Hardness. Tanzanite is a slightly soft s...
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2010s Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k G...

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in New York , NY
Antique rose cut diamond ring and blue enamel ring. The center medallion has rose cut diamonds set
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Maghal Polki Rose Cut Diamond and Enamel Bombe Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
An impressive statement Mughal style ‘Polki’ rose cut diamond and vari-hue enamel bombe ring. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate

Veschetti 18 Karat Rose Gold, Enamel, Amethyst, Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Violetta": 18 kt Rose Gold Ring, White Enamel featuring a central Gem Quality Amethyst for 32.89
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18 Karat Gold, Silver, Enamel and Diamond Ring, 1960s
Located in Bologna, IT
late 19th Century. This jewel features a central blue enamel, decorated with a rose cut diamond, set
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Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

18th Century Georgian Diamond Navette Memorial Ring Pensez A Moi
Located in Sale, Cheshire
; the bow and plaque are mounted on a deep blue enamel background. STONES Rose Cut Diamonds RING SIZE
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Georgian "giardinetto" ring
Located in Milano, IT
An antique gold and silver blue enamel and rose-cut diamond ring depicting a vase with flowers
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Blue Enamel and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Set in silver over yellow gold with a central blue enamel plaque set with a rose cut diamond and
Category

Antique 1790s English Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond, Gold and Black Enamel Navette Ring
Located in CA, CA
Antique rose-cut diamond, gold and black enamel navette ring, with three bezel-set rose-cut
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Early Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Georgian 15 Carat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Enamel Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A very fine true Georgian period ring. c1770. SIZE ; N UK, 6 3/4 US Designed with a large rose cut
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Antique 18th Century British George III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Carat, Rose Gold, Diamonds and Black Enamel, Anime Ring, Rock Version
Located in Ascoli Piceno, Marche
The Anime ring, made of rose gold, black enamel, and diamonds, is the rock version of the iconic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Fabergé Palais 18K Rose Gold Diamond Pink Guilloché Enamel Egg Ring
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
technical perfection. The Palais Tsarskoye Selo Rose Ring is set in 18 karat rose gold and adorned with a
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2010s British More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Rose Gold

Victorian 18ct gold ring set with a rose cut diamond, pearls blue enamelling
Located in Tetsworth, GB
Victorian 18ct gold ring set with natural seed pearls, a rose cut diamond and royal blue enamelling
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Antique Late 19th Century More Rings

Unique Antique Enamel Yellow Gold Green Glass Cameo And Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Lombard, IL
Unique antique enamel yellow gold green glass cameo and rose cut diamond ring measuring
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Antique Enamel and Rose Cut Diamond Dragon Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presnets: A unique antique enameled dragon ring set with a rose cut diamond
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Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Blue Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in Boston, MA
silver bezel set rose cut diamonds. Beautifully hand crafted, this unique ring is an original 18th
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond Floral Enamel Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A beautiful art nouveau period enamel and rose cut diamond ring
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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Enamel Rose Cut Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact enamel rose cut 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, Enamel and Rose Gold. You can easily find a 25 antique edition and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect enamel rose cut ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Creating an enamel rose cut ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Victor Mayer, Attilio Codognato and Fabergé are consistently popular. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Finding an enamel rose cut ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Enamel Rose Cut Ring?

On average, an enamel rose cut ring at 1stDibs sells for $4,150, while they’re typically $680 on the low end and $15,000 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 Enamel 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.