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Diamond Halo Pave Oval Shield Dome Statement Cocktail 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Halo Pave Oval Shield Dome Statement Cocktail 14 Karat White Gold Ring 1.50 cts Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Tanzanite and Pave Diamond Layered Dome Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This opulent dome ring is a true masterpiece set in radiant 18 karat white gold. At
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Bombé Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
this sparkling white Diamonds cocktail ring combines a playful spirit with glamor. Size 5.5 Us and 51
Category

1990s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

White Gold Pavé Diamond Ball Ring — Pavé Dome Cluster, Modern Classic
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
White gold pavé diamond ball ring with a faceted, domed cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds set
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Turquoise and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Striking and original, this bold cocktail ring features a square-shaped turquoise cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Looking Carved Emerald Gold Ring With Rose Cut Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
pretty cocktail ring. The bottom and the shank are all hand carved with pave diamonds around. Ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cartier Paris 18K Gold and Diamond "Maillon Panthère" Bombé Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
elements, all pavé-set with over three carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by a ribbed shank
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Fred Paris Diamond Bombe Ring Set in 18k White Gold
By Fred Paris
Located in London, England
An extremely beautiful vintage Fred Paris diamond cocktail ring, set in 18k white gold. This
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 18k Gold 3ctw Fiery Round Pave Diamond Bold Dome Bombe Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
workmanship to bring everything together! This ring is IT - classy elegant and simply magnificent dome pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.50ct Diamond Cluster (Round Baguette) Retro Bombé Ring in 9K 375 Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This superb Cocktail Bombe style cluster ring is of timeless design, lavishly set with sparkling
Category

Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Black and White Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, 5.50 Carats
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stunning 18 Karat White Gold, Black and White Pave Set Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring. Rows of semi
Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1970s Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Dome Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
with black enamel inlay dome statement ring with natural Pave diamonds. The diamonds are VS1-VS2
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel

Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Dome Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The emerald and diamond ring features an oval cut emerald (1.55 carats) surrounded by a double
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Important Diamond and Ruby Dome Cocktail Ring, circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
An important dome ring Circa 1970 featuring pave diamonds set in a honeycomb fashion. The dome is
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Platinum 18k Gold Black Jade Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A glamorous, high-impact early 1980s cocktail ring, this dome cocktail ring features rich inlay-set
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Large Dome Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold this is a large dome ring set with round cut diamonds and sapphires
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave Dome Natural Diamond Statement Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This bold dome ring is sculpted in 14k solid gold and finished with a seamless surface of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pavé-Set Fancy Color Diamond Dome Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Introducing this radiant Fancy Mixed Color Diamond Ring—a striking and thoughtfully designed piece
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Chevron Dome Cigar Diamond Pave 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
A glittering field of shimmering round brilliant diamond pave form the center of this unique and
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K High Dome Cabochon Tanzanite Diamond Large Cocktail Ring 109ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A high-profile cocktail ring whose value and appeal are defined first and foremost by the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Cabochon Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Dome Big 18K White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Oval Cabochon Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Dome Big 18K White Gold Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Oval Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sapphire Dome 18K White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Blue Oval Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sapphire Dome 18K White Gold Ring Genuine Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Green Beryl, 18k...

Blue Oval Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sapphire Dome 18K White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Blue Oval Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sapphire Dome 18K White Gold Ring Genuine Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Green Beryl, 18k...

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Dome Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pink sapphire and diamond ring features 3 rows of custom cut calibrated square pink sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

9.51 Carat Emerald GIA and Diamond Pave Platinum Dome Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Emerald and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, centering a securely nestled 9.51 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Chopard L.U.C. Diamond Heart 18k Pink Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Chopard L.U.C. Diamond 18K Gold Abstract Heart Dome Cocktail Ring forged in 18K rose gold
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Blue Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sky Dome Chunky 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Blue Tanzanite Tsavorite Diamond Pave Sky Dome Chunky 18 Karat White Gold Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond Pave Bombe Cocktail Ring Platinum Portuguese 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Ruby and Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring in Platinum, Portugal, Late 20th Century. A bold fusion of
Category

20th Century Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold GIA Bezel Triangular Ruby Solitaire Pave Diamond Dome Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
complemented by the super fiery white diamonds that are pave set and drench all sides of the domed top of the
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Pink Sapphire Diamond Pave Multi Layered Dome 18K White Rose Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Yellow Sapphires: 1.00 ctw Pink Sapphires: 5.00 ctw (Pave Set in the Inner Layer of the bracelet
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, ...

GIA Certified 9.11 Carat Green Cabochon Emerald Diamond Dome Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Round green emerald and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified cabochon domed center natural
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bold Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold, 4.00 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
A dazzling statement of refined glamour, this bold cocktail ring is crafted in lustrous 18 karat
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Onyx Brown Diamond Pink Sapphire Floral Bombe Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
features a fully pavé-set dome of fancy brown and white diamonds accented by vivid hot-pink natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Onyx, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.60cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant diamond dome shaped band ring rendered in highly polished 14K yellow gold. This
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct White Gold, 1970s 6.50 Carat Diamond Pave Baguette Cut, Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
showstopper features a fabulous dome design, adorned with an array of pavé-set diamonds that sparkle
Category

Late 20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18k Yellow Gold 3.35ctw Fiery Round Diamond Dome Bombe Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
carats of large and fiery round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds are carefully pave set in between
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Modernist Pave Diamond Ball Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Modernist Pave Diamond Ball Ring in 14k gold. Striking "X" setting supports a pave half dome of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.00 Carat Total Pave Diamond Clustered Dome Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, F-G / VS
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
to make a statement with every glance. At its apex sits a mesmerizing clustered diamond dome
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Studded Dome Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Studded Dome Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 1.6 carats. The gorgeous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Large 18-Karat White Gold and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Trendy 18 karat gold and diamonds cocktail ring with a stylish design consisting of a gadrooned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Afarin Collection Pavé Dome Diamond 4.47 Carat TW 18 Karat White Gold Band
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Afarin Collection Pavé Dome Diamond 4.47 cts tw 18K White Gold Band. 118 Round Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Pink Sapphire Dome Pavé Set Square Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This exquisite and one-of-a-kind ring showcases a harmonious blend of round-cut sapphire and pink
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Carat Pave Diamonds VS Quality E Color Cocktail 18 Kt White Gold Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
9 Carat Pave Diamonds VS Quality E Color Cocktail 18 Kt White Gold Ring Estate Amazing shine and
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Floral Dome Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This dome-style ring showcases an intricate floral cluster layout of natural diamonds raised in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Important Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum cocktail ring in the shape of a flower with a high dome with 40 brilliant-cut and 3
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified 6.85 carat Royal-Blue Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Offered by Claris-A, this exquisite dome ring features a magnificent central sapphire, weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vhernier Eclisse 18k gold ring with pavé diamonds
By Vhernier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18K gold and diamonds. Diamonds 100, ct. 1,17. Diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS New Rest of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum European Diamond Milgrain Engraved Dome Mosaic Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
features 3 early old European cut diamonds elegantly pave set across the top in which is further drenched
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elongated Oval Arizona Turquoise With Pave Diamonds Paradizia Ring
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Large and striking ring, featuring an Arizona turquoise high dome cabochon with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

HARAKH Mandala Motif Pavé By-Pass Colorless Diamond Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by sacred symbols that invoke divinity, the Mandala Ornate Dome Ring is elegantly adorned
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat 1.50 Carat Diamond Dome Ring A+ Mod Deco Detail
Located in New York, NY
Unique Modified Modern Deco Dome ring 1.50ct. diamonds, French pave set by hand G-H-color, Vs-1
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zorab Creation Garnet Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Carats of treated Blue Diamonds set on a pave-set surface stretching around the ring's outside surface
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold,...

18k Yellow Gold Ultra Wide Horizontal Citrine and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
round faceted diamond border. The total diamond weight for the ring is approximately 0.25 TCW. Marks
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14ct White Gold Triple Band Diamond Ring, Modern Sculptured Dome, 0.53ct
Located in London, GB
This eye-catching diamond ring is the perfect piece for anyone searching for a modern, stylish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Milky Diamond Gold Dome Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
handcrafted in 18k gold*, each rose cut milky diamond is pave-set to create a dome ring that defines subtle
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

BVLGARI Bvlgari Pave Diamond Circle Signature Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in San Diego, CA
BVLGARI Bvlgari Diamond Pave Circle Ring Metal: 18k Yellow Gold - 11.1 grams RING SIZE: 6.25 Size
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Brown and White Diamond Graduated Dome Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This shimmering diamond ring showcases a dramatic domed silhouette with a mesmerizing pavé surface
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Pave Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pave diamond dome cocktail ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect pave diamond dome cocktail ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a pave diamond dome cocktail ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Damati and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our pave diamond dome cocktail ring for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Pave Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring?

The price for a pave diamond dome cocktail ring starts at $1,595 and tops out at $225,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,455.

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.