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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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Fine Jewelry Wedding Anniversary Ring Gift Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Pave Diamond Double Rounded Circle Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Double Rounded Circle Ring 14k Gold Diamond Ring Fine Ring Light weight can
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pave Diamond Ethiopian Opal Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Ethiopian Opal GeRing 14k Gold Handmade Ring special Personalize: d order
Category

2010s Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Pave Diamond Rose Flower Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Flower Ring 14k Rose Gold Pave Diamond Rose Wedding Ring Fine Jewelry Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Pave Diamond Double Heart Shape Stackable Band Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Double Heart Shape Stackable Band Ring 14k Gold Wedding Ring Light weight can
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Baguette Wide Band Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond cocktail band features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Octagon Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Geometric Design
Located in Chicago, IL
, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Spinner
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Natural Diamond Dainty V Band Ring 14k Gold Diamond Chevron Band Wedding Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Dainty V Band Ring 14k Gold Diamond Chevron Band Wedding Gift. Light weight can be
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Octagon Diamond Gold Ring 14k Solid Minimalist Geometric Design
Located in Chicago, IL
, Cocktail, Crisscross, Double Finger, Dome, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Pillbox, Pinky Ring, Spinner
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geometric Design 14k Solid Gold Octagon Diamond Minimalist Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Eternity, Charm, Beaded, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Pillbox, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Wrap
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Hand Harness Bracelet 925 Silver Diamond Jewelry Bracelet Ring. Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Solitaire Broad Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. An open lattice design ring crafted in 14k solid gold and natural diamonds, crowned with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Octagon Diamond Gold Slid 14k Minimalist Geometric Design Bolt Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Nail Ring, Full Finger, Pinky Ring, Pillbox
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Baguette Cluster Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
-Handmade ring featuring a bold dome design with multiple layers of sparkling natural diamonds. -Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Baguette Cluster Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
diamonds arranged in a square layout. Surrounded by concentric layers of pavé-set stones, the bold circular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Gold Three Star Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Main Stone Creation: Natural Shape: Star Ring Size: 7.5 Setting Style: Pavé Main Stone Treatment: Not
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother of Pearl Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Bold dome ring featuring a central square panel of round natural diamonds flanked by curved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Bubble Natural Diamond Flush Set Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Crafted in 14k solid gold, this wide band ring features a smooth dome surface set with natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

14k Solid Gold Diamond Dainty Round Eternity Band
Located in Chicago, IL
, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Wrap, Split Shank, Signet
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.43 Carat Oval Spessartite Garnet Pave Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Mid-Century vibrant Spessartite Garnet and diamond dome cocktail ring. 2.43ct Oval orange
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Westport, CT
18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, set with 3.88ct total weight round brilliant
Category

2010s Italian Artist Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Round Diamonds "Dome" Demi Pavé Cocktail Ring
Located in Rome, IT
ring. Available in White Gold or full pavé of Round Diamonds or only in Rose and White Gold material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Pavé Gold Dome Ring
By Sasha Primak
Located in New York, NY
Make an entrance with this statement cocktail ring! This meticulously prong set pavé encrusted
Category

2010s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

11 Carat Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Vail, CO
Introducing our breathtaking 18k white gold large dome pave diamond ring, a true masterpiece of
Category

1990s Portuguese Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.25 Carat Round Cut Diamond Pave 14k Rose Gold Dome Wrap Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
, Diamond Jewelry, Diamond Dome Ring, Diamond Pave Ring, Rose Gold Ring, 14k Rose Gold Ring, Cocktail Ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

4 Carat Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Goettingen, DE
4 Carat Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold Modern, elegant diamond ring made by hand
Category

Vintage 1980s German Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

12.21 Carat Emerald and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring in 18KT White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisitely designed lady's dome style ring in 18KT white gold featuring 39 prong set oval cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Hammerman Brothers Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow And White Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Munich, DE
clarity. The diamonds are pavé set in 18 karat white gold. The ring has a rich engraved texture with a
Category

Antique 1770s American Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

12.31 Carat Black Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bombe Dome Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Butani's stylish ring features a prominent bombe design crafted in 18K white gold. Pavé set with
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Moonstone Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Madrid, ES
carats. stone is set horizontaly and surrounded by pave set Round Diamonds totaling carats. Very
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Moonstone

Cartier Diamond Pave Gold Bombe Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
A diamond cocktail ring, of pavé bombe design mounted in 18kt white gold
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Pave Diamond Twist Ring
Located in Jamestown, RI
This pave' diamond twist ring has a total carat weight of 2.25. It is set in 18k yellow gold and
An Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Designed as a wide band of pavé-set circular-cut diamonds, to similarly-set arching shoulders
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Slanted Dome White Diamond Pavè Big Cocktail Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
artisan in Italy. The dome shape of this stunning cocktail ring not only makes this piece more daring, but
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Chalcedony and Diamond Contemporary Cocktail Ring with 1.94 Carat of Diamonds
By Tal Barkel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The mysterious blue of the chalcedony stone is beautifully exposed in this dome shaped cocktail
Category

2010s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

Sculptural Dome Ring in 18k White Gold with 5.60 Cts of Round Brilliant Diamonds
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
design, this diamond dome ring is perfect for collectors of standout fine jewelry or those seeking a
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat Rose Gold 0.75 Carat Diamond Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Cocktail Main Stone Shape: Round Ring Size: 7
Category

2010s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Towe Norlen Dune 15.6 Carat Contemporary Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
This voluminous dome right hand, or cocktail, 18 Karat white gold and diamond ring designed by Towe
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1990s Certified Untreated 3.2 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
domed front of the ring, surrounding the central stone, is lavishly pavé-set with high quality diamonds
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

2 Ct Blue Sapphire 0.08 Ct Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Cocktail Cabochon Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Dome Cocktail Ring Keywords: Ring, Diamond Ring, Gold Ring, Cocktail Ring, Fine Ring, Fine
Category

2010s American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

High Dome Pave Big Cocktail Ring set with top quality Diamonds
Located in BARCELONA, ES
High domed round-shaped stunning cocktail ring, in white gold, set with a huge sparkling diamond
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Italian "Paisley Diamond"Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 k Italian designed Dome ring. The design is an abstract Paisley motif with approx. .35 carats of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

1970s Yellow Gold and Diamond geometric Ring
Located in Torino, IT
Diamonds set in Platinum. This stylish and always modern Ring is in Yellow Gold, formed of a geometrical
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Stambolian 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Pavé Set Diamonds Large Dome Cocktail Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Pavé Set Diamonds Large Dome Cocktail Ring This ring is from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Dome Pave 2.85 Total Carat Round Diamond Long Wide Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sage Designs L.A.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond (2.85 total carat weight) pave dome cocktail ring in 14k rose gold. The ring is designed
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This decadent vintage Van Cleef & Arpels cocktail ring features a gumdrop size cabochon emerald
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.35 Carat White Round Cut Pave Diamond Cocktail Dome Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.35 Carat Round Pave Diamond Cocktail Dome Ring Crafted in 18 kt Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant antique 14 karat white gold, diamond dome ring shines bright with 65 small, pave-set
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Wide Pave 1.52 Total Carat Round Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sage Designs L.A.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond (1.52 total carat weight) pave dome cocktail ring in 14k yellow gold. The ring is designed
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Emeralds and Diamonds Dome Ring
Located in Paris, IDF
An 18Kt dome ring enhanced with a brillant-cut pavé-setting centered by a 4,46 carats emerald-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold 14 Carat Tanzanite 1.3 Ct Diamond Round Dome Cocktail Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold 14 Carat Tanzanite 1.3 Ct Diamond Round Dome Cocktail Ring Crafted in 14kt
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Pearl Diamond Pave Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum dome pave diamond ring consisting of one white cultured pearl 13.50 millimeters and round
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

David Webb Angelskin Coral Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Angelskin Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring Large Angelskin Coral Dome set in 18Kt Gold
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Turquoise and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Westport, CT
18 Karat White Gold with a trim of 18K yellow gold Turquoise and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Sleeping
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 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.