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18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with 1.20Carat 0.50ct Round Cut Diamond
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 karat rose gold diamond ring features 1.20carat round cut diamond in the center and surrounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

1.15 ctw Morganite Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold Size 8
Located in McLeansville, NC
*Please note this has a surface reaching inclusion - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.15 ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .51 Carat Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
engagement ring. This exquisite piece is a true celebration of timeless elegance, where the .51 carat diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Peter Suchy EGL Certified .96 Carat Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy scroll cushion bezel set simple halo diamond engagement ring. This exquisite piece is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Buttercup Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Two Tone Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy 1.02 Carat Light Brown Pear Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
engagement ring, with 72 pave set round full cut diamonds in a 14k rose gold setting, created in the Peter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Argyle Pink Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A breathtakingly rare engagement ring, masterfully crafted in a delicate blend of platinum and 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Two-Tone Gold Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Two Tone Gold Engagement Ring This is a one of a kind
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Hancocks French Cut Diamond "North/South" Eternity Ring Engraved Rose Gold
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A stunning French-cut diamond and rose gold eternity ring by Hancocks, the ring three quarter set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 20.05 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A well-crafted engagement ring, featuring a 20.05 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as O
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 2.09 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, showcasing a 2.09 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as E
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 1.97 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique and fashionable engagement ring, showcasing a 1.97 carats round brilliant cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Ever Green Charmingful early Art Deco Emerald & Diamond ring, unusually set with bright white rose
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy EGL Certified 1.54 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy square scroll cushion cut bezel set, simple halo design engagement ring. At the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1CT Marquise GH-I1 Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marquise 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

Dalben 0.97 Carat round Shape certified Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 0,97 carat round shape rose cut Diamond Ring mounted in 18 kt white gold , Central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Kurtulan Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring in 24 Karat Gold Silver
By Kurtulan
Located in Boston, MA
A captivating floral ring by Kurtulan. Showcasing a central rose-cut diamond, 0.30 carats, H
Category

1990s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver

Dalben 1, 01 Carat Pear Shape Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 1,01 carat pear shape rose cut Diamond Ring mounted in 18 kt white gold , 4 flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .51 Carat Brown Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Pear shape natural fancy brown orange diamond engagement ring. Pear set center brown yellow diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Hancocks Three Stone Rose Cut Diamond Ring In Platinum Mount Contemporary
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A pretty three-stone diamond and platinum ring by Hancocks set with three rose cut diamonds
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

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

Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.12 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified natural faint brown color, Ideal brilliant cut diamond engagement ring. GIA certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Rose Gold 1.02 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Scalloped Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 14K Rose Gold Primary Stone: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Carat Weight
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.50 Carats Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified FOP
Located in New York, NY
SYLPH HALO ROUND CUT FANCY PINK DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING BY MIKE NEKTA GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .53 Carat Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval .53ct center diamond in a 14k rose gold halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

C1830 Old Cut and Rose Cut Late Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
ring with a combination of the 2 different cuts. The outer layers of diamonds has 18 rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1830s British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.41ctw Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Rose Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond (center) - Carats - 0.24ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Round Brilliant Cut Blue Sapphire and Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
cut Diamonds, total carat around 0.12ct - 2 Pear cut Diamonds, total carat around 0.11ct - D-F in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Designer Round Brilliant Cut Rose Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
14k rose gold setting, this ring has an air of glamour and luxury! Highlights: - 0.50ct of high
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.59 Carat Diamond Platinum Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. GIA certified round brilliant cut center diamond in a 14 rose gold setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

1CT GH-I1 Cushion Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring for Women 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cushion 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, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

IGI Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver Statement Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Vintage style natural Rose cut diamonds turquoise full finger snake Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond- Natural Rose Cut diamonds -Diamond color- white with tint of brown -Diamond weight
Category

2010s Indian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

IGI Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver Statement Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Victorian style natural rose cut uncut diamonds turquoise sterling silver Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond- Natural Rose Cut diamonds and uncut diamonds -Diamond color- white with tint of brown
Category

2010s Indian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

John Atencio Double Pavé Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18 Karat Rose White Gold
By John Atencio
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant John Atencio engagement ring showcases a luminous round diamond framed by a softly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

EGL Certified .82 Carat Old European Diamond Antique Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1890's rose gold diamond engagement ring. EGL certified Old European cut .82 carat center
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.42 Carat Round Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond three-stone engagement ring. An original Peter Suchy alternative design. GIA certified Old
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 3.38 Carats Oval Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A lovely engagement ring, showcasing a rare 3.38 carats oval cut sapphire certified by GIA as Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Peter Suchy 1.20 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy oval pink Tourmaline & Diamond halo engagement ring. Oval pink center tourmaline with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 3.08 Carat Round Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular diamond split shank 14k rose gold engagement ring. The center stone is a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.81ctw Yellow White Diamond Ring 18k White Rose Gold Engagement Canary Star
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: Natural Diamonds - 0.81ctw - Center - Carats - 0.44ct Cut - Oval Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 19th Century Emerald and Diamond Ring Pear Shaped Heart Ring Rose Cut
Located in London, GB
halo of rose cut diamonds in closed-back and foiled rubover settings. The triangular facets of rose
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Silver on 18 kt gold old Rose cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Ring 18 kt gold & old Rose cut Diamonds Material: Silver on 14 kt gold Size: 55 EU / 7 1
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14k Tricolor Gold Amethyst Intaglio Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
sparkle and enhancing the ring’s old-world elegance. Weight: 19.1 Grams Stone: 37.86ct Amethyst, Rose Cut
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Morganite Diamond Ruby Pear Shaped Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Present your loved one with this brilliant halo engagement ring that features a pear-cut peach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold Cosmic Design 0.10 carat White Diamond Bold Engagement Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K Rose Gold Cosmic Design 0.10 carat White Diamond Engagement Ring. Its cosmic lines emit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Heart Cut Certified Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Heart Cut Certified Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry Celebrate your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Cut Certified Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Heart Cut Certified Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry Celebrate your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Orange natural untreated GIA certified orange center cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 1ct Heart-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 950 Platinum
Located in Jaipur, RJ
-cut diamond engagement ring, meticulously handcrafted in luminous 950 platinum. At the center of this
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

19th Century Rose-Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique ring, it is closed set on its top of an important rose- cut
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Princess Cut and Round Cut Diamond Open Engagement Mixed Cuff Minimalist Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
elegant and distinctive ring. Product Specifications: - 1 Round Brilliant Cut High Quality Diamond (F/VS2
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rachel Koen 14 Karat Rose Gold Oval Halo Diamond Engagement 0.75 Carat Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a rose gold oval halo engagement ring. Twenty-four tiny round cut diamonds, at
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

6.60 carat total weight round brilliant cut diamond rose gold ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A 6.6-carat total weight round brilliant cut diamond signet ring in 14k rose gold. This ring
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold

Vintage Art Deco 18KT Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Statement Shield Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
silhouette. Adorning the frame is a constellation of sparkling rose-cut diamonds, totaling 1.01 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Rose Gold 1.21ct Pear Shape Diamond Halo Engagement Ring This stunning Pear Diamond Halo Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k 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.