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Engraved Diamond Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring Size 5.75, Floral
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage platinum engraved diamond wedding band. This stackable band features pavé set round
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Picchiotti 18k White Gold 1.42 Carat Diamond Pave and Sapphire Royal Blue Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Southampton, PA
This Picchiotti ring is crafted from platinum and weighs 9 grams, boasting band thickness of 3 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

Modern Pave Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Top Floral Design Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The modern pave diamond 14 karat yellow gold square top floral design ring is a stunning piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

One GIA 2.03 Carats Old European Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pave Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamond set in platinum. Circa 2022. The ring is new size 9 1/2 and may be resized. About this Item
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Palmiero Pave White and Brown Diamond Swirl Fashion Ring in 18KT Gold 9.67 Carat
By Palmiero
Located in New York, NY
approximately 26 grams. Ring Size 7 Stone Type Diamond Stone Shape Round Stone Weight 9.67 Stone Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Multi Banded Dress Ring, 9 Karat Gold, Small Diamonds Set .5 Carat , HM London
Located in Canterbury, England
Our attractive and modern styled multi banded dress ring of 9k white gold is pave set with small
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pave Diamond 18k White Gold Eternity Band
Located in New York City, NY
of approx. G-H color and VS approx. clarity. Size 6.25 and approx. 9 mm wide. Hallmarks: K18, D 4.30
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: VS Ring size: 9 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond

2.3ct Oval Sapphire Ring in Solid 14k White Gold w Natural Diamonds Pavé Shank
Located in Columbus, OH
: 2.63g Diamond Weight: 0.57cts Number of Diamonds: 30 **Complimentary ring sizing is available upon
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Pear shape Rubelite Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Majestic Pear shape Top Gem Quality Rubelite bezel set Cocktail Ring with pave diamonds around and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rubelite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold 1.12cwt Round Diamond Open Wide 5 Row Statement Band Ring Sz 9
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 112 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS2-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Ring w Diamond Pave Shank in 14k Yellow gold East West Emerald Cut 6x4
Located in Columbus, OH
: Emerald Cut Hardness: 9 Metal: 14k/1.76g Diamonds SI/GH: 12/0.10 cttw Sku: AJR180A/1150 This ring is
Category

2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Jade Diamond Gold Snake Motif Ring
Located in New York, NY
with a bunch of flowers and is deep green color. Ring Size; 7 can be sized 18k:2.8gms Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond Dress Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond ring by Bvlgari. The ring comprises of pave and claw set round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Nest Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
set Diamonds (approx. 0.45ct total). Total weight in grams is 9.34 and made to fit a size 9. Unique
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14K Diamond Emerald Buckle Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
diamonds. 9 round emeralds on part of the buckle. 16 pave diamonds adorn part of the strap, Approximately
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Calibrated Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat white gold. This splendid round diamond and ruby ring boasts a centre pave of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Ring features a unheated Yellow Sapphire surrounded by two rows of pave Diamonds with further
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Bespoke Pink White Diamond Ring 0.50ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A 9-carat white and rose Gold Diamond dress ring, pave set with sixty-three Argyle certified fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold and Diamonds Snake Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamonds totaling .40 carat. The Snakes head measures 1/2 X 1/4 inch. Finger size 9 1/2.
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Ceramic and Diamond Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
between each screw, totalling 0.74ct. The ring is a US size 9, EU size 60 and UK size S and has a gross
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring with Round Brilliant Diamond and Diamond Band 14 Karat Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
diamonds! The band is 6.9mm wide and tapers back to 2.9mm wide. This ring can be ordered sizes 4.5 through
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond B.Zero 1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
round brilliant cut Diamonds mounted in 18k White Gold. This Ring cannot be re-sized. Complete with
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Moderne Diamond Platinum Ridge Ring
Located in London, GB
diamond pavé-set bridge rising from a triangular shaped base inset with single cut diamonds. The shank
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Jade Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
, total diamond weight, average VS2 clarity, average H-I colour. Total Item Weight: 11.83 gm. Ring size: 9
Category

20th Century More Rings

Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond set dress ring by Cartier. The ring is set through the centre with 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of Setting 3.9mm/0.15" Ring Size UK Size T USA Size 9 5/8 The ring size may be professionally
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
- approximately .06 total carats - I-J color, SI clarity Ring Size 9 Length: 9.7 mm Weight: 1.30 dwts.
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Origin c. 1860 in perfect condition. Currently size 9 and easy to size by your fine jeweler. A gorgeous
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Opal Chrysophrase Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Total weight : 10 g Size EU 53 US 6 1/2 ( fits best ringsize 54 , US 6 3/4 ). This ring can be
Category

2010s Belgian Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gol...

Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Happy Diamond Heart Cut Diamond Ring
By Chopard
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
heart are 9 rows of 2.70 carat F VS1 of fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds all pavé set in open
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Quilted 18K Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the features a five-row diamond pave front with quilted sides and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Streamlined William Richey Grey Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pearl and diamond ring that looks entirely different depending on the direction in which
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist More Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

1950s 1.72 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of setting 5.13mm/0.20" Ring Size UK Size T USA Size 9 5/8 Date: Circa 1950 SKU
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.85Ct Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring - Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
USA Size 9 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Carrera y Carrera Diamond Gold Linea Fiera Leopard Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Miami, FL
approx: 22mm Ring Size is approx: 9 1/4(Sizable) This item accompanied with a professional
Category

1990s Spanish Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum Dome Cluster 5.11ct. TW Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
: 9 (Can be resized) Setting Style: Pave Diamond Specifications Number of Diamonds: 101 Diamond Shape
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Maillon Panthère Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in MIAMI, FL
Cartier Maillon Panthère Wide Band Ring. Three rows of interlocking pave set diamond links in 18K
Category

1990s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Italian Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size T USA Size 9 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Full Diamond Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Diamonds intermittently set with Sixty Six Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Pave set in between them. Mounted
Category

2010s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1980s TRIO Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
, 15mm (9/16") x 24mm (15/16") Earrings. Ring size is 5.75 - EU 51, resizable, sizing fees will be
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
stones - .9 mm - approximately .07 total carats - J-K color, SI-I clarity Ring Size 6.75 Width: 5.15 mm
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1910s Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decorated, elevated ring shoulders are accented with four platinum pavé set Old European cut diamonds and
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Trinity de Cartier Diamond, White Gold and Ceramic Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Trinity de Cartier ring in 18k white gold and ceramic with a diamond pave set band. The ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Trinity de Cartier Diamond, White Gold and Ceramic Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Trinity de Cartier ring in 18k white gold and ceramic with a diamond pave set band. The ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gents Dior Homme Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
x 0.61mm depth The ring is currently a UK finger size T (USA size 9 3/4) but can be re-sized for a
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s 1.25 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size S USA Size 9 1/8 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Miami, FL
15 mm wide and will fit a ring size 7 through 9. Our pieces are all accompanied by an appraisal
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Cut Diamond Accented Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold 1.00Cttw
Located in New York, NY
the bottom in pave setting. Total number of diamonds: 19. Total diamond weight: 1.00 carats. Ring size
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size 9 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold 13.18 Carat Kunzite Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. A Beautiful 18K White Gold Oval Kunzite Halo Diamond Ring that is entirely handmade. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.60 Carat Triangular Brilliant Cut Diamond Geometric Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
triangle-shaped faces that are pave set with diamonds. Ring measures approximately 20 mm tall at the front
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Mimi Emerald and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
An extremely striking vintage Cartier diamond and emerald cabochon ring from the sought after ‘Mimi
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

80s Vintage 1ct Diamond Ring Wide Square Band Sz 6.5 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage pave diamond square ring (circa 1980s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k 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

GIA-Certified 2.03 Carat Diamond in Navette-Shaped Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
, perfectly balanced diamonds. The ring comes with a GIA certificate (#2201570773) for the center stone
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1940s 1.12 Carat Diamond and Pearl Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellished with a further thirty pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The stepped, bi-lobed ring shoulders integrate
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

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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.