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Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Pave Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
in this gorgeous ring from Van Cleef Arpels which boasts 1.75 carats of tantalizing diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dazzling 18k Yellow Gold Pave Ring with 0.35ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A marvelous pave ring with a dazzling 0.35 carat round brilliant diamonds. The jewelry is made of
Category

2010s Singaporean Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Icy Rose-Cut DEGVVS White Brilliant-Cut Diamond Pave Eternity Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
carat diamonds: 5,42 carat. Size EU 54 US 6 3/4 . This ring can not be resized. This exquisite
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.87 Carat White DEFVVS Rose-Cut and Brilliant-Cut Diamond Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
sterlingsilver 1.53 gram Pave set with : 9 X DEFVVS Rose-cut diamonds 2,87 ct., 36 X white DEGVVS brilliant-cut
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Inspired Oval Pave 1/2 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
brilliant diamond "petal" accents! This diamond pave engagement ring has a diamond band with diamonds set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Pave Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
the diamonds is 2.99 carats. Made in 18k rose gold total weight 5.2g. Size 9 US.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

White Gold Pave Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - 10k Rd 1.00ctw Scallop Edge Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1/2 a size for $35 Metal Content: 10k White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman Sterling Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Dome Cable Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
= 0.36cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Size: 9 Dimensions: ring top measures 14.70mm wide Weight: 10.47 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Round Pave Diamond 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Dome Geometric Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 9 Sparkling two-toned gold and diamond dome ring with intricate milgrain detailing
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Ice Diamond Band Ring in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
shape brown ice diamonds with white pave diamonds around. Ring Size: 7 (can be sized) 18K: 3.94g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Violet Purple pink Padparadscha Sapphire Alexandrite Blue Sapphire Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
and Diamond ring by jewellery designer 'Joke Quick'. At the heart of this ring, Created entirely by
Category

2010s Belgian Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Blue Sap...

Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
gold swoosh with a smooth shiny finish. The ring size is 9. The total gold weight is 10.0 grams.
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Italian Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
bold conspicuous cocktail ring set with round-faceted blue sapphires within a sparkling pave-diamond
Category

1990s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Futuristic Diamond Platinum Wide Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds totaling approximately 0.30 carat, approximately H color and SI clarity, ring size 6 plus
Category

Early 2000s Modernist Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier C de Cartier Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
composed of 9 interlinking iconic C motifs, each pave set with 11 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Multi-Stone Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
This Multi-Stone ring is set with a central Diamond weighing .80 ct, 0.30 ct of pavè diamonds, 1 ct
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Massive 1970s Diamond-Set Gold Star Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
the second star dripping diamonds down the side.” SIZE: 9, 9 1/2 WEIGHT: 48.6 grams STONES
Category

Vintage 1970s German Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

1910s Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
twist design, embellished with eighteen pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The 9 k yellow gold ring shoulders
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Opal Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
., 11 X White DEGVVS brilliant-cut diamonds 0,055 ct.. Size EU 54 US 6 3/4 . This ring can be resized
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, Padparadscha Sapphir...

14K 2 carat tw Diamond Cigar Band Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
have I1 clarity and H-I color. The ring fits a size 9 finger and weighs 6.07dwt. It is contemporary.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy Kite Shape Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique unusual kite shaped Art Deco step cut diamond from an estate circa 1910. The ring is brand
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Ladies Platinum GIA Oval Tourmaline Accented Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies  Metal Type: 950 Platinum Ring Size: 6 Shank Width: 1.60 mm Weight: 2.66 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Vintage 5.77 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Dome Shaped Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
and VS clarity, complemented by 9 small round-faceted diamonds surrounding the alluring corundum. The
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Panthere Cabochon Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Vintage Ring by Cartier. Part of Cartier's stunning
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Rock Crystal Diamonds Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
" tall and it is 1 1/4" in diameter. Pave diamonds are clustered on the top and sides. The ring is size
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Vintage Panthère de Cartier Diamond Ring in White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
price of £21,900. The ring is a Cartier size 61 (UK size S ½, USA size 9 ½), but this can be resized
Category

2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White and Yellow Gold and Diamond Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds have old mine cut, for a total of 1.5 carats Made in Italy, 1940s Ring size US 9
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold 1.75ctw Fiery Diamond Polished Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- J/K Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.68ctw (approx.) (9) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

David Yurman Estate Blue Topaz Diamond Albion Ring Silver 0.22tcw
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
!! DETAILS Stones: Blue Topaz, Diamond Stone Size: 11 mm Ring 15 mm Ring Size: 9 Diamonds: 0.22 Pave Diamond
Category

1990s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver

11.30 Ct. Colombian Emerald Burmese Jadeite Paraiba Tourmaline Blue Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exquisite ring is a true work of art, handmade in Belgium with solid 18K Rose & White gold
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Sapphire, Tourmalin...

1888 Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of six pavé set Old European round cut diamonds, arranged in trefoils. The subtly flared ring
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman 925 Sterling Silver Gold Cable Square Diamond Engagement Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
. Might show minor signs of wear. Pavé set with: Nine (9) round brilliant cut natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Estate Blue Topaz Diamond Albion Ring Silver 6.28 TCW
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
David Yurman Estate Blue Topaz Diamond Albion Ring Size 9 Sterling Silver 6.28 TCW DY93 Ring from
Category

1990s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver

Vintage Exotic Dragon Gold Diamond Multi Gems Ring
Located in Miami, FL
shank stamped with the purity marl 14 karats inside. Excellent condition. Ring Size: Size 9 (Sizable
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire

Face Up 5ct Emerald Mosaic Diamond Halo Engagement Wedding 14k Ring
Located in New York, NY
Mosaic Ring highlights beautiful, sparkly 9 step-cut diamonds that gleam with multi-dimensional hall-of
Category

Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men s 18K Gold 1.17ct GIA Old European Diamond Solitaire Brushed Polished Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Size: 9 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring.) Ring Width: 12.05mm (0.47") (top of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1933 Alliance Ring solid 23K Yellow Gold Diamonds ØUS9 /4.4gr
Located in SE
in 1923 (year marks V7) in the city of Stockholm. Second ring was made in 1933 (G8) Size: Ø US 9
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, White Gold

Natural 2.28 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Anniversary White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds masterfully surrounded by Pave Diamond Halos on a diamonds band with gorgeous engraving and
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Yellow Gold Dress Ring Art Deco Antique, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size 9 1/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

ITALIAN Modernist Chrysoprase Onyx Ring Band In 18Kt Gold And 1.60 Cts Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
, black onyx and green chrysoprase. Diamonds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 29 calibrated round
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.19 Carat Diamond with Sapphire Halo in Deco-Style Platinum Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
natural sapphires around a certified diamond plus pavé-set diamond shoulders. The center diamond is a
Category

2010s Argentine Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Chocolate Pearl and 2.95 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond, Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
four pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the plain
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Webb 1970 New York Swirl Enamel Ring 18kt Gold Platinum with Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
enamel. Diamonds: Embellished with a pave setting composed by 48 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

French 1970 Modernism Free Form Ring in 18Kt Gold Platinum with 1.12 Cts Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
diamond settings. Diamonds: Mounted in an intricate honeycomb gallery with a fabulous French pave setting
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Angel Skin Coral Black Onyx Diamond Ring Necklace Earrings Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
set consists of a ring, earrings, and a necklace all made in the same coral, black onyx, and diamond
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Initia Diamond "B" Signet Ring was Custom-Made w Satin in 14 KT Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
round diamonds! This gold signet ring has a diamond pave "B" initial that is in a script font. The B
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Design 5.22 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat Rose and White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
comprised of a total of approximately 272 round and baguette shaped white diamonds of varying sizes which
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Boucheron Paris Serpent Boheme Toi Et Moi Ring In 18Kt Gold 1.12 Ctw Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
embellished with sixteen natural earth mined diamonds. Diamonds: Mounted in a French pave setting, with 16
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

La Triomphe 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 9.88 Cts In Diamonds Malachite
By La Triomphe
Located in Miami, FL
Hungarian green malachite and black onyx with an estimate weight of 9 carats. Diamonds: Mount in a pave
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1970 Schlumberger Rare Ring in 18Kt Gold Platinum with VS Diamonds
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds. Mount, with a pave of 9 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.36 carats, F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Has
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari France Doppio Ring in 18kt Gold with 2.74 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald Ruby
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
of translucent natural earth mined gemstones. Diamonds: Mount in a pave setting, with 36 calibrated
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1/10 Carat 0.10 Carat Diamond Ruby Snake Wrap Ring in 18 Kt Gold, circa 1955
Located in Austin, TX
fit size 6 to 9. Just message us with your size after you order the ring. There is no extra charge
Category

Vintage 1950s English Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1980s Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cocktail B
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold. Designed as a subtly domed plaque measuring 9 mm wide and 7 mm high, this ring is adorned
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 11.70 Carat Amethyst Diamond Brazilian Rich Color
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
are VS clarity and G color Amethyst 11.70 x 14 x 9 Weight is estimated at 11.70 carat Ring size 4.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pomellato Yellow Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
, VS) weighing an estimated 0.40 carats total weight. Ring size 9. Signed Pomellato, 750, with serial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Opposing Minarets Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in Lakewood, NJ
shaped sapphires and pave diamonds. Ring size 9+ can be re-sized.
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Pave Diamond Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
diamonds. Ring size 9, ring is 4mm wide. Cartier, 750, 51, PR0113, weight is 4.6 grams. Comes with box.
Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Pave Diamond Ring Size 9 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pave diamond ring size 9 for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. You can easily find a 21 antique edition and 27 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect pave diamond ring size 9 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. Finding an appealing pave diamond ring size 9 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bulgari, Cartier and Mauboussin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A pave diamond ring size 9 can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 19 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes antique cushion cut and princess cut alternatives. When shopping for a pave diamond ring size 9, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Pave Diamond Ring Size 9?

On average, a pave diamond ring size 9 at 1stDibs sells for $3,795, while they’re typically $920 on the low end and $24,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.