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.48 Carat Rose Cut Light Brown Diamond Halo Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1830’s antique light brown diamond ring. .48cts center rose cut diamond that is mounted in a 14k
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Antique Early 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.40 Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A 0.40 carat emerald and diamond three stone platinum engagement ring This beautiful emerald and
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1CT Heart Cut GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification:Brand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Georgian Ruby Ring Rose Cut Diamond Halo 18 Karat Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
individual heart shaped collets. The combination of Rubies and Rose Cut Diamonds creates an antique ring of
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.80ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Victorian Solitaire Engagement Ring, 18K Rose Gold
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
engagement ring features an antique 0.80ct old mine cut natural diamond. The 18K rose gold design with
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Platinum Rose Cut Engagement Ring, Three Stone Diamond (GIA Approx. 2-Carats)
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite three-stone engagement ring showcases a captivating GIA-certified rose-cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A 3.10 carat sapphire and diamond three stone platinum engagement ring. This beautiful sapphire
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tanzanite Diamond ring rose gold 18KT Engagement ring Halo ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant Tanzanite Diamond ring in 18KT rose gold. The halo is so beautiful, a little but of antique
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.51 Carat Pear Cut Black Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.51 Carat Pear Cut Black Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring Gorgeous Black Diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Platinum Rose Cut Engagement Ring (GIA Approx. 2-Carats) Oval Diamond, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases a breathtaking approx 2-carats oval rose-cut diamond, certified by
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

6mm Rose Cut White Sapphire Champagne Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This is a unique ring featuring a colorless and eye clean rose cut white sapphire in the center
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Platinum Rose Cut Engagement Ring (GIA Approx 1.00-Carat) Oval Diamond, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite diamond solitaire engagement ring showcases a GIA-certified approx 1.00-carat oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cushion Cut Peach Orange Morganite Diamond Halo Engagement 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This elegant morganite and diamond halo style ring showcases a morganite stone set in a solid 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1ct Diamond engagement ring 18KT rose gold Halo diamond ring marriage ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind moissanite and diamond ring, the moissanite is 1.50 carats in center with VS clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Three Stone Platinum 1.12 Carat Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired Entirely Handmade Platinum Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring. The ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.60ct Cross Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite cross cut diamond solitaire engagement ring is a masterpiece of elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose and White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K rose & white gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.40ct Color: H Clarity: VS1 GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Handmade Trillion Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Engagement Ring 18kt. Rose Gold Center Diamond: 0.94ct F-I1 Trillion Cut G.I.A. # 12540380 Diamond Pave  set
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Set Engagement 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
glorious gemstone radiates from within a sparkling halo of bright round brilliant cut diamonds. 14K Rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.84 Carat Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
sapphire and diamond engagement ring is handcrafted in platinum. Claw set to its centre with a round cut
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

2.03ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold engagement ring features a round brilliant cut diamond at its center
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.89ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This modern engagement ring is a dream come true. The 18k rose gold shank is adorned with a 1.40ct
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.53ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant round brilliant cut diamond engagement ring is an absolute dream come true! The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1/2 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, Rose Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous round old European cut diamond solitaire engagement ring! This gorgeous center diamond is
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Morganite Halo Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely Engagement Ring Option! This simple yet gorgeous Morganite Ring has a 6.16 Carat Cushion
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Beautiful 18k Rose Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18 karat rose gold beauty features a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.01 carats that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.85ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond engagement ring is truly something special! Featuring a 1.50ct old mine cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

1.75ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite diamond engagement ring is a timeless masterpiece with a touch of vintage charm. At
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.60 Carat Columbian Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A 2.60 carat Columbian emerald and diamond three stone platinum engagement ring. This beautiful
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2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.83 Carat Morganite Cushion Cut Diamond Accents 10K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace ring. The 10K Rose Gold jewelry boasts Cushion-Cut Prong Setting Genuine Morganite (1pcs) 0.83
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified Edwardian Old European Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Our vintage 1910 Edwardian handmade Diamond platinum filigree dome engagement ring is a timeless
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Ring And Pin 18K Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian - Art Deco Wedding Engagement
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.37 Carat Morganite Oval Cut and Diamond 10K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
-cut white diamonds. This eye-catching ring is crafted of 10k rose gold jewelry, creating a subtle
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

1.30ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
luxurious 18k rose gold. The centerpiece is a GIA-certified 1.00ct antique cushion cut diamond, radiating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Natural 3.5 Carat Round Cut Diamond, Engagement Ring 18k Rose Gold, GIA Report
Located in New York, NY
Engagement ring style showcasing a 3.5 carat cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as J color, SI1
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

1.04 Carat Morganite Oval Cut Diamond Accents 10K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 10 karat rose gold ring features a pink oval-cut Gin& Grace Genuine morganite gemstone
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Tourmaline Trillion Ring with Diamond Ring Guard, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Trillion cut tourmaline ring stacked with diamonds crown ring guard. Set of two rings 14 karat
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.49 Carat Morganite Oval Cut Diamond accents 10K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round-Cut Prong Setting Diamond (22 pcs) 0.10 Carat accent stones for a lovely design. This ring is
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 2 Carat Rose Cut Pear Diamond Georgian Revival Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
craftsmanship. The prominent antique rose-cut pear-shaped diamond weighs 2 carats and shimmers with a warm glow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Roman Malakov 2.15 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring, featuring a 2.15 carats round brilliant cut diamond, set on a six prong
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K White Gold Halo Diamond Three Stone Rose Cut Rose Quartz Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.18 Carats. Amazing ring handmade 18K White Gold three stone diamond halo engagement ring. This ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern 18 Karats Rose Gold White Diamonds "Rose Ellipse" Engagement Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Modern 18 Karats Rose Gold White Diamonds "Ellipse" Engagement Design Ring The Rose Ellipse
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

1.22 Carat Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold – GIA
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant engagement ring features a dazzling 1.02 carat natural princess brilliant cut diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

0.20 Carat Diamond Teardrop Ring Stacked with Chevron Rose Gold Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Teardrop cut diamond ring stacked with crown chevron. Stone weight 0.20 carat diamond Stone size
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.57ct Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold our exquisite oval cut diamond engagement ring, a masterpiece of unique design and enduring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Two Row Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Georgian diamond ring. The ring features 12 rose cut diamonds that are
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Platinum Rose Cut Engagement Ring (GIA Approx. 1.00-Carat) Cluster
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite diamond engagement ring showcases a captivating approx. 1.00-carat rose-cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bespoke 14ct Rose Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 1.48ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Bespoke Diamond Engagement Ring, made of 14ct Rose Gold. Featuring one Marquise Cut Diamond in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
closely individually tension set rose cut diamonds of differing shapes and sizes; all of which are mounted
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

The Zara Ethical Engagement Ring 18ct Fairmined Gold 1 carat Rose-Cut Diamond
Located in London, London
The Zara ethical engagement ring has a rose-cut diamond of 1 carat (6 mm diameter) is mainly clear
Category

2010s British Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.93ct Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enter a world of exquisite elegance with our captivating 1.93ct princess cut diamond engagement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.03ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies diamond solitaire engagement ring with 14k rose gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 5.5
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.68ct Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite cushion cut diamond ring is crafted in 14k white gold. The centerpiece is a 1.01ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1CT Radiant Cut GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Radiant Cut 1 CT GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Gold Specification
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring - 10k Princess Single Cut 1/2ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1/2ctw Cut: Princess & Single Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

4.41ct Round Brilliant Cut Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning rose gold diamond ring is a masterpiece of elegance! The 4.02Ct IGI-certified round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rose cut diamond engagement ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 207 vintage editions and 346 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a rose cut diamond engagement ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a rose cut diamond engagement ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Single Stone, Roshe Jewels and Mark Broumand are consistently popular. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and emerald cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rose cut diamond engagement ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring?

On average, a rose cut diamond engagement ring at 1stDibs sells for $6,787, while they’re typically $520 on the low end and $775,000 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.

Questions About Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.