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1980 Dome Design Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
measuring 19mm wide and----mm high. Designed as a vividly colored dome plaque, this cocktail ring exposes 17
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1970S Vintage Emerald Diamond Bombe Dome Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning vintage Emerald and diamond cluster dome ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold. Pave set
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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

Carved Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Troy, MI
Stunning 18K white gold ring features carved citrine accented with pave set diamonds in a rolling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

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

Diamond Ruby Emerald Citrine Cocktail Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning cocktail ring comes with a flashy statement look. A must have in your jewelry
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful ring featuring 1.14 carats of round cut pave set diamonds in an 18K yellow gold domed
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smoky Topaz Black Diamond Dome Ring 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish smoky quartz & diamond domed cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Black
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.61 ct. Kunzite, Tsavorite Garnet, Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pave set around the kunzite. All gemstones are very clean, bright and sparkly! This one-of-a-kind ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Kunzite, Tsavorite, Mult...

2.50 Carat Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring Vintage 18 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinctive estate cocktail dome ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. Centrally mounted
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Old Euro 5.11 CTW Diamond Cluster Platinum Cocktail Dome ring Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite vintage cocktail Dome diamond cluster ring in platinum, showcasing a fusion of old
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18k TT Gold 0.90ct Pave Diamond Clusters on Black Enamel Dome Bombe Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
surrounded by black enamel. The old single cut diamonds are pave set in white gold in groups of 4, totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Wide Eye Shaped Black Enamel Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
beautiful enamel and diamond cocktail ring that is 100% guaranteed to make a statement. Enjoy! --Stone(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Natural Fancy Cluster Diamond Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This ring of immaculate dome design and notable feminine allure is crafted in solid 18K white gold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Pave Navette-Style Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds which are pave-set over a long-stretched dome gold mounting, in a navette style. This lovely ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Oscar Heyman ring is finely crafted in solid platinum. The dome is covered with 33
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

【Crown Radiance】Aurora Dome Mabe Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Commanding attention with its bold silhouette, this cocktail ring centers on a magnificent 16–17mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

18K White Gold 14.00cttw Round Diamond Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning oversized dome ring is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and encrusted with round
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Jose Hess Pave-Set Diamond Gold Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating Jose Hess cocktail ring of impressive aesthetic is crafted in solid 18K yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

70 s Cocktail Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in Milano, MI
1970s cocktail ring set in 18ct gold with a dome pavé of round cut diamonds and 4 marquise cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond ring. Signed Tiffany. The ring is designed as a flat dome
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier Diamond Pavé Ring in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier pavé diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Large Dome Diamond Statement Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a fluted cocktail ring by David Webb in hammered 18k yellow gold, signed "Webb" for David
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.65ct Diamond Dome Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage dome cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s). Round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Natural Coral Diamond Yellow and White Gold Crescent Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
of which are micro-pave-set with approx. 20 round-cut diamonds, weighing approximately, 0.30 carats
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Pavé diamond dome ring, set with Vvs1 Round Brilliant Cut diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman Starburst Pave Set Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring - Size 6
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
gold with a dome shaped starburst at the top of the ring with split shank all decorated with sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old European Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Floral Open-Work Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This classic diamond and blue sapphire dome ring is crafted in solid platinum 6.1 grams and
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

French Collection Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
pave. Lastly, a dome-shaped accent in the center of the "leaf" is set with ~2.47ct of rubies. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

"Lily Frog" Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold with Emeralds, Cognac Yellow Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
yellow, brown and cognac diamonds. The lily pad ring is a one-of-a-kind production by Mr. Brandes
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Diamond and Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Pave diamonds weighing 0.25 Ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

CARTIER 1970 Bombé Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 12 Ctw Sapphires Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Domed bombé cocktail ring designed by Cartier. This is a fabulous domed bombé cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.10 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This lavish brightly polished 18 karat white gold smooth oval shaped cocktail ring presents one
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

de Grisogono Round Diamond Pink Sapphire Bombe Cocktail Ring White Yellow Gold
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Lisbon, PT
ring in 18kt white and yellow gold, circa 2000. Of a two-tiered dome design, this ring is pave-set
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18Kt Yellow Gold Dome Ring. Center set with faceted Rubies, prong set with sides , pave set, with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

7 Carat Modern Pave Dome Diamonds Yellow Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This bold ring is fully made in 18kt rose and yellow gold. It features two bands paved with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Ring. Faceted trillion Tourmaline measures 6.3 x 9.3 x 3mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Princess Cut Diamonds Serti Mysterieux Yellow Gold Pave Band Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring presents a pave set diamonds. Those ones are set with a technic we call le “Serti
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

David Yurman Albion 925 Silver Black /White Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in San Fernando, CA
silver. The ring features a cushion shape top set with sparkling pave diamonds with black diamond halo
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Silver

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Cartier sapphire and diamond dome ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is
Category

20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Suzanne Belperron Modèle à Pois Diamond Sapphire Ring
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in London, GB
sapphire weighing an estimated 6cts and rub over set in platinum surrounded by a dome of pavé-set diamonds
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Fine Blue-Green Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Adding to that are 2 larger baguette-cut diamonds set on its sides as well as pave-set round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Cartier Vintage Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Bombe Ring
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
colored diamonds, all pave-set in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is masterfully crafted by Cartier and its
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tsavorite Diamond Bombe Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning tsavorite and diamond cluster dome ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold. Pave set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Rubellite Tourmaline Split Shank Cluster Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold double split shank cocktail ring Diamonds weighing 0.55 carats One natural
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Ring with 3Ct Citrine 1.2Ct Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
of pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds—approximately 1.20 carats total—adds a dazzling counterpoint
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Cartier Ruby And Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mimi Dome Ring. A very rare yellow gold Cartier
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

PIERRE STERLÉ 1950 Modernist Ring In 18Kt Gold Platinum And 3.84 Ctw In Diamonds
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Pierre Sterlé. This is a fabulous statement cocktail ring, created in
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

9 Carat Diamond Cluster Dome Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional women’s cocktail ring features 9.11 carats of round brilliant diamonds pave-set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Dome Heart Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning estate Diamond cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum. juxtaposed face to face at
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

B Sons Art Deco Platinum IGI Certifed Dimond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning example of Art Deco glamour, this platinum dome cocktail ring dazzles with a spectacular
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

RUCHI Pavé Diamond White Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamonds: 6.82ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

8.34 Carat Pave Diamond Platinum Bombé Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating estate ring with pave diamonds is designed as a bombé plaque, pave-set with
Category

1990s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Pave Square Dome 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
brush stroke of diamond pave decorate the square shaped head of this fourteen karat 14K yellow gold
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Pave Diamond Dome Statement Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Pave Diamond Dome 20.5mm Platinum Cocktail Ring. Securely Hand set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Fine Natural Sapphire And Diamond Pavé Round Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Natural Sapphire And Diamond Pavé Set 18k Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring. A beautifully made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Dome Rings

Materials

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