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1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Pave Ring G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, Pave style, 4.60 grams 9 mm width Size 7 71
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Round-Cut Diamond Braided Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Setting Type: Pave Metal Type: .92.5 Sterling Silver Listing Gram Weight: 4.05 Grams Ring Size Available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Flexible Link 1.60 Carat Pave Diamond Band Ring in Platinum with Milgrain Detail
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.75 Shown here is a stunningly chic flexible link pave diamond band ring in luxurious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Designer Vintage Style Long Ring with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt 3.2g Diamond :2.29ct Ring Size US-9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Smoky Quartz, Diamond and Orange Sapphire Pave Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 9 This unique smoky quartz cocktail ring is a true statement of elegance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Quartz, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Aqua Teal Blue Oval Shape Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Pave 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
width of gemstone Diamonds 0.65 ctw G VS Pave Paraiba Tourmaline: 1.00 ctw 18K Yellow Gold 20.58 grams
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leon Mege Platinum Art Deco Style Ring with Cabochon Rhodonite and Diamond Pave
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
handmade platinum ring is set with 70 ideal cut F/VS diamonds - a total of 0.80 carats. Finger size: US 6
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodolite, Platinum

Diamond and Pearl Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Divine and luxurious looking Ice Diamond Ring with seed pearls hand woven with pave diamonds around
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Contemporary Pave Diamond and Blue Sapphire Crossover X-Band Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 This stunning diamond and sapphire ring absolutely exudes modern sophistication This
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Tahitian Black Pearl and Pavé Diamond Open Swirl Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 0.53 CTW Pearl Type: Tahitian Pearl Size: 13.04 mm Ring Total Weight: 9 grams Ring Size: 6.5 Graduated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Halo Pave Large Wide Eternity Cocktail Band 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
3.00 cts Diamonds H Color, VS/SI Clarity Very Brilliant & Sparkly Diamonds 18K White Gold 9 mm
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round and Pear Cut Diamond Pavé Bypass Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 9 Indulge in modern sophistication with this exquisite pavé diamond bypass ring. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Étincelle de Cartier Diamond 18K White Gold Ring Size 5.25
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K White Gold (750/1000) Diamonds: 11 Brilliant-Cut (~1.10 ct total) Ring Size: US 5.25 (EU 50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Trinity Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Rose White Gold Size 60
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. Total diamond weight: Approximately 1.50 carats. Each band width is 3.4 mm. Ring size: 60 US 9- 9.25
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

5.20 ct Pink Sapphires 0.83 Brown Diamonds Snake Ring 9 kt Rose Gold Serpent
Located in Bergamo, BG
The 9kt rose gold snake ring is a captivating symphony of hues and radiance, a jewel that wraps the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

.75 Carat Total Multi Row Pavé Diamond Domed Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
-catching silhouette. The entire top surface of the ring is adorned with pave diamonds, forming a continuous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Strikingly graphic and rich in contrast, this sapphire and diamond cocktail ring features a modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross and Blue Stone Ring Size 6.25 #24172
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross and Blue Stone Ring Size- This elegant ring features a pave diamond
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Emerald Diamond Rhodium Silver Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
and rosecut diamonds around is a truly designer piece. Ring Size: 7 (can be sized) 18kt:1.75g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rhodium, Silver

Eternity Diamond Pave Wedding Band .83cttw 14k Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Band Width: 7mm Size: 9 **Size on this ring cannot be adjusted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

John C. Rinker Pave Diamond and Blue Sapphire Dome Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size: 9.25 Gemstones: Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Sapphire Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Tanzanite and Diamond Ring 1.85ct Oval in 14K White Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
. Additional diamonds are set along the upper shank for added sparkle from every angle. - Ring size: 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Wave Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: SI1-2 Size: 9 sizing available Weight: 12.50 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18kt White Gold Pavé Ring with 3ct Cabochon Sapphire, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliant diamonds for a total of 0.5 karats, Italy 1930s-1940s Ring size US 9
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring Emerald Rounds Ring Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring Emerald Rounds Ring Gold Fancy Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Ring Engagement Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Total Weight of Ring: 3.70dwt Ring Size: 6 Measurements: Approximately 9/16" in the round Condition
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TJD 0.50 Carat Diamond and 9 X 7 MM Cushion Cut Aquamarine 14K Gold Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, 1 aqua marine gemstone and 24 treated blue diamonds in pave setting. The diamonds are graded HI
Category

2010s Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow Golden Crest Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
front-facing dome is adorned with 18 round brilliant-cut diamonds, pavé-set for a continuous sparkle
Category

1990s Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond

1.50 ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Gold 3.00 Carat Diamond Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Radiant, Fancy Yellow Diamond 1.49 Carat Accent Diamond Weight 2.99 Carat total Diamond Weight Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
9 marquise cut blue sapphires set among round, brilliant cut, pave`-set diamonds. In an oxidized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Chaumet White Gold Diamond Class One Ring
By Chaumet
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
one collection. The ring comprises of round brilliant cut diamonds in a pave setting on each rectangle
Category

2010s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Paper Flower Ring Tanzanite Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
" x 9/16" RING SIZE: 6 - 6.25 HALLMARKS: Tiffany & Co., PT 950
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Set Flamingo Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
, adorned with round faceted diamond trim, with a pave diamond head and tail, embellished with round faceted
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1920s Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.42" Width of Setting 1.14cm/0.45" Height of Setting 7.3mm/0.29" Ring Size UK Size S USA Size 9 1/8
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 14k Gold Diamond Cocktail Floral Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pavé-set with diamonds. The stones are arranged in radiating rows that resemble stylized petals
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Waves Skull Ring Sterling Silver with Black Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
, 0.15 tcw Ring Size: 10.25 Available Sizes: 10 /9 /12 /8 /11 Ring Measures: 20.8m X 25.5mm Ring Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

Pomellato Gold, Pink Tourmaline, and Diamond Griffe Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Princeton, NJ
-Centering a large pink tourmaline -Set with round brilliant pave diamonds, natural -Ring a size U.S. 9
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond and 14k Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding Metal: Yellow Gold Diamond Color Grade: J Ring Size: 8 Era
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size T USA Size 9 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Statement Ring, unique, Contemporary, Luxury Ring, diamonds
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
14 Karat Yellow Gold, Wide Mobius Diamond Ring, Luxury Ring. Diamonds Pave Mobius Gold Ring 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Black Titanium Black Diamond Streamline Signet Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand: David Yurman Material: Black Titanium Pave Black Diamonds Ring Size: 10.75 Ring Face: 18.5 X
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Titanium

1940s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
9 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1940s Tourmaline and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size S USA Size 9 1/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Sugar Cube Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
natural diamond takes center stage, complemented by an additional 0.34ct of pavé-set diamonds for subtle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
the diamonds. Dimensions Weight: 9 grams Finger Size: UK N½ (US 7 / EU 54.5) Specifications Metal
Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Cartier White Gold Diamond C De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
ring features 9 interlocking iconic C motifs, one pave set with 11 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier White Gold Diamond C De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
ring features 9 interlocking iconic C motifs, one pave set with 11 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Emerald 2.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.27" Ring Size UK Size T USA Size 9 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond "Owl" Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! Ring measures 9/16" at its widest point and is size 6-3/4. Diamonds, 1.44 carats total Emeralds, .27
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier White Gold Diamond C De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
ring features 9 interlocking iconic C motifs, one pave set with 11 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.12 Ct Diamond Clover Ring in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower diamond ring, Cluster floral ring, engagement ring, wedding ring, Halo ring, Gifts for her
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

0.12 Ct Diamond Clover Ring in 14K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Flower diamond ring, Cluster floral ring, engagement ring, wedding ring, Halo ring, Gifts for her
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique 4.27 Carat Diamond and Platinum Twist Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diagonally on a twist. The twist style ring shoulders are embellished with four pavé set eight cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1970s Diamond and 18K White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.72 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1970s British Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Engagement Princess Diamond Split Shank Ring in 14k white gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
presence. The total diamond weight is approximately 1.07ctw. The ring measures about 9 mm across the top
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1890s, Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shaped setting is embellished with ten pavé set dutch cut diamonds. The 15k yellow gold ring shoulders
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Diamond 18k Gold Link Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. The central cluster of 9 pavè set diamonds held within a smooth, gleaming 18k yellow gold bezel
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.