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Unisex Ruby Diamond Wedding Dome Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Ruby Diamond Wedding Dome Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.36 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Starry Crossroads Diamond and Sapphire Dome Fashion Ring in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
& Pave Set Band Width: 5 mm - 18.7 mm Finger Size: 6.5 To have the ring sized, please note the
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Platinum and 18KT Dome Ring with 6.85Ct. Cabochon Sapphire, and 2.78Ct. Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
ring is pave set with round brilliant diamonds . A single row of diamond baguettes set in 18 karat
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1990s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.50 Carat Citrine Diamond Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow and white gold citrine and diamond cocktail two tone ring. The 3.50ct Pear shape citrine
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

De Grisogono Diamond Amethyst 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Feasterville, PA
At the heart of the design lies a captivating dome of amethysts, meticulously set in a pavé style
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.14 Carat Diamond Hematite Bead Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Hematite and diamond cocktail ring. 2 High dome cabochon hematite with 7 round pave set
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century French 7.13 CTW Asscher Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dome form ring centering an Asscher cut diamond weighing 4.49 carats M color with
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Chantecler Black Onyx Diamond Dome Shaped Ring 18k Yellow Gold 0.50cttw Size 6.5
By Chantecler
Located in New York, NY
dome-shaped glisten pave set round cut diamonds. A rare and collectible breathtaking beauty, measuring
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold 1.92ctw Carved Lapis Round Diamond 4 Section Dome Bombe Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
diamonds are pave set in an arrow-like pattern pointing towards the center of the dome. These fiery
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Heart Ring with Pavé Diamonds, Gübelin GRS
Located in Roma, IT
red center and the sparkling diamond pavé gives the ring a sculptural elegance and bold sophistication
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

John Hardy Classic Chain Pave Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold size 6
By John Hardy
Located in Northbrook, IL
gold, it features a striking design with a dome shape. The ring is adorned with round white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iconic White Gold Dome Ring with Diamonds 5.35 ct Princess Cut Emeralds 1.60 ct
Located in Bergamo, BG
: Metal: 18K White Gold Design: Dome pavé with diamonds and emeralds Diamonds: 5.35 total carats (round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Italian 18K White Gold Moonstone, Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cocktail ring
Located in Miami, FL
A spectacular Contemporary Italian cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold, showcasing a dramatic
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Statement Round Brilliant Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats of pavé-set round diamonds that form a dazzling, dome-style silhouette. This exceptional piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Claris-A 20.34 ct Natural No-Heat Sapphire Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This bold cocktail ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and features a high-dome cabochon sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

8.70 Carat Total Rectangular Step Cut Tanzanite and Pave Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 10 Absolutely magnificent tanzanite and diamond ring. The brilliant blue stone against
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

French 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Carved Peridot and Pavé Diamonds, Size 6.5
Located in Miami, FL
. Flanking the central gemstone are two triangular fields of pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling
Category

1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cocktail Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Designed in 14k solid gold, this dome-shaped ring is structured with raised diamond clusters set
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French-Made 18K Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl 4.36ct Pavé Diamond Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
. Surrounding the pearl is a meticulously pavé-set dome of fine F–G color, VS1–VS2 clarity round diamonds
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Love Heart Shaped Bombé Diamonds 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Chopard
Located in beverly hills, CA
colorless diamond. Round brilliant cut diamonds are pavé set into a beautiful dome heart. The LOVE is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Amethyst Cabochon Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Amethyst Cabochon Ring with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Dome Ring features a
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Cushy" 0.92 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
ring is cushion-shaped, 14mm wide and tall, and pavé-set with twenty diamonds totaling 0.20 carats
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

MODERNIST 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.70 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modernist cocktail ring with diamonds. This is a very interesting cocktail ring, created in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

East-West Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Dome Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Surrounding this exquisite centerpiece is a halo of brilliant pavé diamonds, each one carefully placed to
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
elegance and luxury. This cocktail ring features a dazzling array of diamonds, all pave set in a white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 6.73 Carat Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wide Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An immensely wide cocktail ring, featuring dazzling round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 6.73
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 18K White Gold 2.5 Ct. Blue Sapphire and 5.42 ct. Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This exquisite cocktail ring features a stunning 2.5 carat natural blue sapphire set in luxurious
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

CARTIER Paris Jeton Sauvage Cocktail Ring 18Kt White Gold With 2.86 Ctw Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, was added to enhance the borders and elevate the thickness scale of the dome. This ring is by
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1990s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
A French bombe cocktail ring with gemstones designed by Pery Et Fils This is a very beautiful
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Triple Halo Split Shank Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7 This incredible, jaw-dropping emerald and diamond cocktail ring is the absolute
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Palmiero Diamond 18-Kt White Gold Ring
By Palmiero
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Outstanding dome marquise ring by the famous Italian designer Palmiero. The contemporary design is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold, Pink Tourmaline, Garnet, and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18K White Gold, Pink Tourmaline, Garnet, and Diamond Ring An impressive 18K white gold dome ring
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, White Gold

Vintage Diamond, Sapphire And Platinum Bombé Ring, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
a surrounding bombé dome of pavé set round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, on a wide
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Fancy Yellow, White and Black Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
ability. The center of the flower is dome shaped pave' set with 32 white round brilliant cut diamonds, G
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Pinky Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This yellow sapphire and diamond pinky ring features a faceted oval-cut sapphire of brilliant color
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Webb Cabochon Ruby Sapphire and Round Diamond 18K Yellow Fashion Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a gorgeous multi gemstone and Diamond cocktail ring by David Webb. The ring features a
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Pave Diamond Cocktail Dome Ring Made In 18k Yellow Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5g,D:5.86ct,SI:17.21g Size: 31X17MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Orb Statement Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Designed in 14k solid gold, this dome-style ring features a raised cluster of circular diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 1.01 carats 18 KT Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
captivate with its upscale Dome Shape design and adorned with a stunning 1.00 carat arrangement of diamonds
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2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Halo Natural Diamond Open Cuff Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
with pavé diamonds, giving the ring a full-bodied brilliance. Bold and dimensional, this design stands
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Red Carpet 2.13 Carat Pink Spinel and RBC Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Pink Spinel and Diamond Gold Dome Statement Oscar Worthy Cocktail Ring. Centering
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Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Wide Eternity Natural Diamond Band Statement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Set in a bold dome silhouette, this ring features layers of natural diamonds closely packed
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mother of Pearl Shell Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
natural diamonds in a fluid link-inspired form. The band features two sculpted domes detailed with rows of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mother of Pearl Shell Design Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
setting of natural diamonds, forming a dome-like silhouette. Set in 14k solid gold, the ring creates the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18Karat Rose Gold 4.05 Carat Cushion-Cut Pink Morganite and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
through the band is connected to the ring with a half-circle dome of pave diamonds to add more depthness
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2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Heart Within a Heart Diamond Vintage 2-Tone Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Exquisite Heart within a Heart Diamond Gold Statement Ring. Featuring a dome
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Toi Et Moi Bypass Ring with 1.95 Carat D/E VVS Oval Rose Cut Pair
Located in New York, NY
This modern take on the "Toi et Moi" ring features a pair of rose cut oval diamonds, weighing a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

6.00ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Teal Enamel Marquise Round Diamond 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Teal Enamel 3-Dimensional Cocktail Ring is crafted in solid 18K white gold with the presence
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Plat...

Sybarite Prima Ballerina Ring
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
graceful openwork design that mirrors the airy movement of the ballerina's skirt. Pave-set diamonds along
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

【Conchéa】Pink Conch Blossom Ring —1.25 ct
Located in New York, NY
alive. The softened cabochon dome reflects light with silky warmth, while pavé-set diamonds unfurl
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

3.50ct Curved Bombe Dome Curved Diamond Pave Ring 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
. Beautifully handcrafted pave setting diamonds bombe dome style cocktail ring in 18k white gold will complement
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Toi Et Moi Bypass Ring GIA Certified 1.46 Carat D VVS2 VS1 Pear Shape Rose Cut
Located in New York, NY
This modern take on the "Toi et Moi" ring features a pair of rose cut pear shape diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Eostre Aquamarine Tsavorite Abalone Shell, Crystal and Diamond in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
aquamarine is surrounded by a circle of diamond pave, on the outer circle is where the abalone shell is. The
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2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Crystal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eostre Solid Opal, Abalone Shell, Crystal and Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
surrounded by a circle of diamond pave, on the outer circle is where the abalone shell is. The abalone shell
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2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bold Elegance Micro Pave 14K (18kuponrequest) Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bold Elegance Micro Pave 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring is a captivating piece set in
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Pink Red Ruby Cabochon Cluster Diamond Pave Rose Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
. The stones are arranged in a captivating dome shape, creating a bold and eye-catching design. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose and White Gold 1 7/8 Carat Diamond and Gold Textured Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
this stunning ring. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 397 Round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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