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Van Cleef Arpels 1975 Gem Set Coral Band in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
18 karats, with high polished finish. Diamonds: Mount in a French pave setting, with 20 calibrated
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Allison Kaufman 18K Yellow Gold 15.60 Carat Cushion Cut Morganite Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
slightly lighter in tone which gives the ring a unique look. There are pave set round diamonds on top the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5.35 Carat D Color Flawless
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
the magic of jewelery happens. This gorgeous diamond ring is completely coveted or diamond's pave
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.35 Carat D Color Flawless
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
the magic of jewelery happens. This gorgeous diamond ring is completely coveted or diamond's pave
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Antique 4.08Ct Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Earring and Ring Set Circa 1870
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.29cm/0.51" Height of setting 8.73mm/0.34" Pearl diameter 6.58mm/0.26" Ring Size UK Size S USA Size 9 1
Category

Antique 1870s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Multi-Strand Bracelet
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Check out matching necklace and ring, see last photo. Necklace title: “65 Carats Ruby and Pave Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

PANIM 19.23 Carat Diamond Rosecut Ruby 18K White Gold Tassel Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
accentuated by a pavé diamond lobster clasp and ring Dimension : Necklace Chain Length 30inches. Can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1800s Antique 3.36 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 3.36 carat diamond and 9 karat yellow gold, silver set star brooch/pendant; part
Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 2.88 Carat Opal 0.84 Carat Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, the inner 15k white gold frame embellished with thirty-three pavé set old mine cut diamonds The outer
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s 4.83 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 4.83 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold pendant and 9 karat
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

de GRISOGONO Allegra 25 S01
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
entwined around the dial at 3 and 9 o’clock. The daring offset mother-of-pearl or diamond-pavé dial is the
Category

2010s European Wrist Watches

18K Gold filled Necklace with Abalone, Mother of Pearl and Tahitian grey shell
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
Diamonds: - 1 piece / 4 pieces - Diamond Size: - 1.2mm / 1.4mm - Setting Type- Pave Setting - Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Heart Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx Pink Shell natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
: - - No. of Diamonds: - 14 pieces / 10 pieces - Diamond Size: - 1.6mm / 1.7mm - Setting Type- Pave Setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Butterfly Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx and natural zircon
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
- Setting Type- Pave Setting - Ring Size: - Available from US ring size 4 to 9 (Please write a message about
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

9 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Solitaire Ring 10.50 CTW
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
11.50 mm ring featuring a center red ruby gemstone.This ruby pave set diamond ring makes a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

9 Carat White Gold Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
:                          7.6g Size:                               P ¼ Stone Attributes Number of Stones:        48 x Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.75 Carat Brown Pavé Diamonds Twist Strand Band Ring 9 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Valenza, IT
Twist strand Band ring in 9 Kt rose gold gr 16.15 hand crafted in our factory in Italy by ours
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 9k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
US Size: 9 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring - Diamond weight: 0.05 ct total weight - Diamond color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Diamond Pave Butterfly Ring White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Pave Butterfly Ring in 14K White Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 0.24 carat
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Micro-Pave Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring 307 full-cut diamonds, 3.00 carat weight., SI-I, I-M, micro pave set in an 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Gucci Italian Pave Set Diamonds Gold Logo Ring
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Carats of Round Pave Set Diamonds with a clarity of VS and color of G in color. This ring is 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Striking Square Pave Diamond Statement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Striking Square Pave Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Pave Diamond Square Ring 14K White Gold Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Sunflower Ring with Pave Set Diamonds in Oxidized Silver, Small
By Rebecca Myers Design
Located in Baltimore, MD
sunflower petals surround white diamonds pave set in oxidized silver. This beautiful flower sits atop a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Three Sided All Round Pavé Black Diamond Band 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three Sided All Round Pavé Black Diamond Band 18K Gold Ring Ring size: 60, US 9, UK R Gold: 18K
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

21st Century 18 Karat White Gold Pavé White Diamond Man s Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
asymmetrically designed with 24 pavé-set white diamonds. The photographed ring is size 20 EU/9 US, it can be re
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

14k Yellow Gold and Black Diamond "Be a Lady" Signet Ring w/ White Diamond Pave
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring can be made in sizes 5-9. Higher sizes can be accommodated but with extra charge for gold. This
Category

2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold

Three Row Pave Set Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow White Gold 1.02 Carat
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Three Row Pave Set Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold 1.02 Carat A stand out ring that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Maillon Panthere Band Ring 18K White Gold with Pave Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, Width: 2.55 " Designer: Cartier Model: Maillon Panthere Band Ring 18K White Gold with Pave Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

21st Century 9 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Oval Cesellato Cocktail Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
fifteenth century. This ring contains 2.65 carats of pavé-set, rose-cut white diamonds placed into a
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold

Amethyst Blossom Pave Statement Dome Ring
By KATHRYN New York
Located in New York, NY
ring is 1 inch tall Ring size 5 - 9 (please inquire for other sizes) Available in a variety of
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

18K Diamond Wide Twist Pave Band White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Wide Twist Pave Band in 18K White Gold. 296 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 4.80
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mens Diamond Pave 18K Yellow Gold Wide Band
By Lyles Degrazier
Located in Dallas, TX
18K yellow gold band is 9 mm wide and has 2.2 carats of white diamonds. This band is a size 10 and is
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New White Topaz Blossom Pave Statement Dome Ring
By KATHRYN New York
Located in New York, NY
ring is 1 inch tall Ring size 5 - 9 (please inquire for other sizes) Available in a variety of
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Topaz, Sterling Silver

Dark Blue Topaz Blossom Pave Statement Dome Ring
By KATHRYN New York
Located in New York, NY
ring is 1 inch tall Ring size 5 - 9 (please inquire for other sizes) Available in a variety of
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Topaz, Sterling Silver

Light Blue Topaz Blossom Pave Statement Dome Ring
By KATHRYN New York
Located in New York, NY
point of ring is 1 inch tall Ring size 5 - 9 (please inquire for other sizes) Available in a variety
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Topaz, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Two-Tone Gold 1.60 Carat Natural Diamond Bubble Wave Ring Size 6.5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) Diamond Total Weight: 1.57 Carat Gold Weight: 7.55 Grams Ring Size: Size 6.5 Our designs are timeless and
Category

2010s American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

StyleRocks Diamond Raindrops Yellow Gold Ring
By StyleRocks
Located in Sydney, AU
The curved smooth disc-like surface of this ring accommodates diamonds of varying sizes, which give
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring in 0.50ct of Diamond
Located in Kendal, GB
A pretty antique Edwardian cluster ring from the early 1900s pave set with four 0.10ct brilliant
Category

20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Citrine Diamond Engagement Ring Fashion Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Melbourne, FL
natural inclusions. The ring is a size 5 1/4 and it can be resized. The top of the ring measures 9 mm.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shaped Peridot Diamond Gold Ring
By Michael Barin
Located in Carmel by the Sea, CA
Width: 0.75in Ring Size*: 6.75 *Can be sized anywhere between a size 5.75 and a size 9. With the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Coral, Diamond, 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (1) oval “salmon” orangish pink coral cabochon, 20 X 16 X 9 mm, 23.89 cts., pave set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Laura Munder Morganite Black Jade Diamond White Gold Ring
By Laura Munder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black Jade with pave' set diamonds at 3:00 and 9:00 (62) round diamonds .61 carat total weight. Ring is
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst, Garnet and Black Diamonds gold ring
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
the border of this exquisite ring. The ring is 19 grams in weight and fits finger size 9 1/8
Category

2010s Australian Medieval Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Black Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Sil...

Black ceramic and 18kt white gold diamond expandable ring
By Roberto Demeglio
Located in Asheville, NC
Black ceramic expandable ring with 18kt white gold pave diamond center by Roberto Demelgio. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring Band
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
This hand carved band features five 2.5mm round salt and pepper diamonds pave set on a 4mm wide
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Brilliant cut diamond cocktail ring in 18 carat gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
An impressive 18 karat yellow gold ring with 9 brilliant cut diamonds in a pave set white gold
Category

1990s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18 Karat White Gold 9.0 Carat Diamond Eternity Baguette Band Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Weight: 9 Ct Size: N/A Item Style: Diamond Baguette Band Ring Keywords: Ring, Diamond Ring, Gold
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.68 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Crossover Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
with half eternity pave set round diamonds. Signed, creator unknown. Size, 9 Height, 4mm Width, 12mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

All Round Black and Brown Champagne Diamond Band 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three Sided All Round Pavé Black Diamond Band 18K Gold Ring Ring size: 60, US 9, UK R Gold: 18K
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Yves Kamioner 18K Yellow Gold Peridot and Diamond "Sequoia" Ring
By Yves Kamioner
Located in Kirkwood, MO
cut round brilliant diamonds on each side that are pave set in a triangle. The shank of the ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18Kt Yellow Gold Ring, Blackened Silver, Kunzite, Rubies, White Black Diamonds
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
exquisite ring. The ring weighs 13.75 grams and fits finger size US 9 1/8 (Australian & British size S
Category

2010s Australian Byzantine Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling...

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Diamond and Aquamarine Medieval Ring
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
gold. This ring fits finger size US 9 1/8 (Australian & British size S). Ring size can be adjusted
Category

2010s Australian Medieval Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...

1.47ct. Oval Aquamarine Conflict Free Diamond Platinum Halo Cocktail Ring
By Leo Ingwer
Located in New York, NY
1.47 ct. Oval Aquamarine, 9 x 7 mm, is set in a Platinum double micro pave diamond halo .68 ct
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

52 Microset Rose White Gold Diamond Geometric Design Engagement Ring
Located in Kiara, AU
mirror finish. The ring is stamped 9K (9 carat gold) & weighs a total of 1.26 grams. The finger size is O
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Lizunova Grey Spinel Diamond 18k White Rose Gold Bridal Engagement Ring
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
, please allow about a week for us to ship your order. Central stone size 9 x 7mm. This ring can be custom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Matthia s Claire Ensemble 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond "Double" Ring
By Matthia s Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
: - 18k Rose gold - 7.4 grams - 0.80 diamonds - Ring Size 5 3/4 - Size 9 European - Handcrafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

44.30ct Pear-Shaped Pakistani Peridot Ring 18KW, Accented with 4.00ct Diamonds
By Michael Barin
Located in Granada Hills, CA
elegance and sophistication. Accented with Micro Pave Ideal Cut White Diamonds, the ring boasts a GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, White 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.