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Turquoise Flower Cocktail Ring with Pave`-Set Diamonds
Located in Nantucket, MA
A flower petal ring of round turquoise stones bordered with pave`-set diamonds. Set in an oxidized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Pave Diamond Platinum Paper Flowers Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Pave Diamond Platinum Paper Flowers Ring Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model- Papers Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Pavé Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 100 round brilliant cut = 2.18cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 373 round brilliant cut = 5.44cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 48 round brilliant cut = 0.20cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 18k White Gold Diamonds: 207 round brilliant cut= 1.30cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 18k White Gold Diamonds: 207 round brilliant cut= 1.30cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Flower Ring CRR3056
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds on the flower petals of the ring.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring features 3 carats of G VS pave diamonds set in 18K white gold. This intricate cocktail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

White and Orange Diamond Pave Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
Boasting a gorgeous orange diamond weighing 0.34ct upon a spellbinding backdrop comprised of
Category

20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Flower Ring
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
diamond pave. Lastly, the center of the flower is an exhibition window from which one can view a single
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Two Tone Pave Diamond Flower Petal Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: VS2 Diamond: 96 round brilliant cut = 1.99cttw Color: Natural Pink Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Double Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 18k White Gold Diamonds: 12 round brilliant diamonds= 0.35cttw Color: F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum 0.17ctw Pave Diamond Paper Flowers Collection Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
lovely ring comes from their "Paper Flowers" Collection and features a three petal flower design in which
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Pavè Garavelli Flower Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Pavè Garavelli Flower Ring Finger size 54 Made In Italy 18 kt
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Graff Diamond Pave and Ruby Yellow Gold Flowers Bombe Ring
By Graff
Located in Southampton, PA
wonderfully crafted from 18K yellow gold and embellished with dazzling diamonds and striking rubies. Ring Top
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Italian Collection 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Flower Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
Imaginatively designed and lavishly decorated, this spectacular ring boasts attractive, extravagant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Pave Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow & white gold Diamond: 373 round brilliant cut = 5.44cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow & white gold Diamond: 162 round brilliant cut = 1.25cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Ring of Pave`-Set Blue Sapphires and Diamonds, Gold Band
Located in Nantucket, MA
An incredible flower ring of pave`-set blue sapphires bordered with white diamonds. The top part
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Gregg Ruth 18 Karat Multi-Gold and Diamond Pave Flower Ring
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Southampton, PA
through patterns of 1.92ct diamonds, adding extra depth to the three tiers of precious settings. Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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 White Gold Diamond Pave Flowers Openwork Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is made of 18K white gold and set with diamonds that amount to 1.40 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Flowers Openwork Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is made of 18K white gold and set with diamonds that amount to 1.60 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Pave Gold Floral Ring
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Greenwich, CT
This charming Pavé diamond flower ring is centered by a larger round diamond weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.61 Carat Diamond Pave Flower Overpass Ring 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approx. 1.22ctw of round cut., 0.85ctw of princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stefan Hafner Diamond and Ruby Pave Flowers White Gold Curved Ring
By Stefan Hafner
Located in Southampton, PA
Allowing you to fully embrace an alluring sense of resplendent extravagance, this majestic ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Leo Pizzo Large Diamond and Sapphire Pave White Gold Flower Ring
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Southampton, PA
An embodiment of unrestrained splendor and luxurious elegance, this spectacular ring offers an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Pave Diamond Open Work Floriform Flower Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G-I Color - VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Nouvelle Bague Diamond Pave and Black Enamel White Gold Flower Bombe Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
accentuated by scintillating diamonds. The ring is crafted from 18K white gold and it weighs 12.9 grams. It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.65 Carat Diamond Pave over Pass Flower Ring 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white & yellow gold Diamond Details: Approx. 1.65ctw of round cut Diamonds. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 14 Karat White Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond Pave Flower Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is made of 14K white gold and embellished with diamonds that amount to 0.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Memento Pave Diamond Flower Ring with Emerald Center in White Gold Medium
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
is a luxurious and modern representation of classical motifs. This collection features diamond
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

RUCHI Diamond Slice Petals with Pavé Trim Rose Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold Diamond: 3.9ct total weight.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

0.50ctw Black White Pave Diamond Flower Ring 14k White Gold Size 7 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.50ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pave and Sienna Enamel Flower Bombe Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds. Beautifully designed by Nouvelle Bague, the ring is crafted from 18K white gold and it weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pave Multi-Color Sapphire Flower Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
sparkling diamonds and colorful sapphires that weigh in total 0.67 and 2.65 carats respectively. Ring Top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Flowers Split Wide Band Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
1.00 carat of diamonds. Band thickness and ring top height measure 5 and 4 mm respectively, while ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Flowers Split Wide Band Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
1.00 carat of diamonds. Band thickness and ring top height measure 5 and 4 mm respectively, while ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pave and Sienna Enamel Flower Bombe Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
and the lustrous brilliance of diamonds in this extraordinary jewelry piece that is wonderfully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Pave Diamond Flower Ring in 18 Karat White Gold F-G VS 10.00 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Pave Diamond Flower Ring in 18K White Gold F-G VS 10.00 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 108115 Listing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pave, Ivory and Black Enamel Flower Band
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
beautifully embellished with stylish enamel and scintillating diamonds. The ring is splendidly designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry Handmade Micro Pave Diamond Flower Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
This Ring was designed and manufactured by Emilio! 243 diamonds are carefully hand set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate 18 Karat Tricolor Gold Pave Diamond Flower Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 18K tricolor gold pave diamond flower fashion ring. Showcasing 184 light brown round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Pave White Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid white diamond pave flower ring in 18k yellow gold size 6.25. Bright good quality diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Diamond Flower And Leaf Ring 925 Sterling Silver Ring For Women Mother s.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Flower And Leaf Ring 925 Sterling Silver Ring For Women Mother's. Style Open Secondary
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pasquale Bruni Giradini Garden 18k White Gold 2.15ctw Pave Diamond Flower Ring
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - E/F Color - VVS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.45 Carat Natural Baguette Diamond Flower Design Ring Silver Women Pave Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- CNS-2097A Gross Wt. :- 6.93 gm Silver Wt. :- 6.64 gm Diamond Wt. :- 1.45 Carat Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Stunning 6 Carat Pavé Diamond Triple Flower Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
blooming flowers features 259 round brilliant, pave and prong set white diamonds. 259 white diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.45 Carat Natural Baguette Diamond Flower Design Ring Silver Women Pave Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All Size Available ✦ Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Stunning Large 6 Carat Pavé Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
blooming flower features approximately 157 pave and prong set round brilliant white diamonds. The petals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Gold Bombe Flower Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage bombé diamond flower ring, pavé set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, surrounded by
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Round Blue Aquamarine Diamond Pave Sun Ray Flower Halo 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18 Karat White Gold 3.5 CT Blue Aquamarine 1.50 CT E Color VS1 Clarity Diamonds Size 6.5
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Italian Diamond Flower Temblant Petals Statement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exquisitely crafted in Italy, this 18 karat white gold pavé diamond flower ring is a true statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Leo Pizzo Signed Iconic Flower Pavé Diamond Ring Yellow Gold
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Miami, FL
Style: Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring Designer: Leo Pizzo Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pavé Diamond Platinum Flower Ring
Located in Vail, CO
Pavé diamond flower ring, centering a larger round diamond weighing approximately 0.49 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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Flower Pave Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact flower pave diamond 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 White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 4 vintage editions and 49 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a flower pave diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 2.5 Carat and 3 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a flower pave diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by LB Exclusive, Nouvelle Bague and Emilio! are consistently popular. 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 pear cut and brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a flower pave diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Flower Pave Diamond Ring?

The price for a flower pave diamond ring starts at $340 and tops out at $54,600 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,032.

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.