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14kt Rose Gold with Iolite Tanzanites and White Diamonds Modern Earrings
Located in GALLARATE, IT
(round cabochon cut, size: 10 mm), tanzanites and white Diamonds cts 0.28 VS colour G/H (possibility to
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Iolite, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

27 Carat Morganite Studded Earrings in 14 Karat Rose Gold handcraft Jewelry
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Size: Morganite: 16 x 10 mm, 18x12 mm Gemstone Carat Weight: Morganite: 27.44 Cts. Brith Stone
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2010s Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rutile Quartz Pendant in 18kt Rose Gold
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
) Reference: 20H34Rrutmpbi/42 Stone combination: Rutile Quartz Cabochon: 10mm Color gold: pink Diamond: 0,01
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Emerald Earrings in 18kt Rose Gold by Bigli
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
: 20O42Rcrsmermp Stone combination: Emerald Cabochon: 10mm Color gold: pink Diamond: 0,02ct Please note that this
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Emerald Pendant in 18kt Rose Gold by Bigli
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
Cabochon: 10mm Color gold: pink Diamond: 0,01 ct Chain: 42cm Please note that this pendant is brand new
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby Pendant in 18kt Rose Gold by BIGLI
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
: Rock crystal with ruby Cabochon: 10mm Color gold: pink Diamond: 0,01 ct Chain: 42cm Please note that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Quartz Earrings in 18kt Rose Gold by BIGLI
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
: 20O42Rpqmp Stone combination: Pink quartz Cabochon: 10mm Color gold: pink Diamond: 0,02ct Please note that
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Green Aventurine Pendant in 18kt Rose Gold by BIGLI
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
Cabochon: 10mm Color gold: pink Diamond: 0,01 ct Chain: 42cm Please note that this pendant necklace is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Topaz Earrings in 18kt Rose Gold by BIGLI
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
Mini Sweety earrings in 18kt pink gold with London Blue Topaz and a signature diamond (0,02 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rutile Quartz Earrings in 18tk Rose Gold by BIGLI
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
combination: Rutile quartz with mother of pearm Cabochon: 10mm Color gold: pink Diamond: 0,02 ct Important
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Topaz Pendant in 18kt Rose Gold by BIGLI
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
sparkle with diamonds or be glamorous without. It’s always the perfect choice. Add a ring and earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby and Rock Crystal Earrings in 18kt Rose Gold by BIGLI
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
Mini Sweety earrings in 18kt pink gold with Rock crystal, Ruby and a signature diamond (0,02 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Scilla Blue Sapphire and Diamond Star Drop Pendant Necklace 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
with 8 prong set 1.5mm and 1mm brilliant cut white diamonds. The drop pendant slide along afine 1mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

3.76 Halo Emerald and Diamonds Stud Earrings
Located in București, B
Diamond Earring, Emerald Statement Earrings Elegant halo earrings featuring oval cut green emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Art Deco Smoky Quartz Diamond Gold Pendant Charm
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A beautiful Art Deco c.1920s Bead cut Smoky Quartz and Rose Cut Diamond pendant / Charm. The
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Edwardian 36.0 Carat Untreated Multi-Gem Stone Diamond Rare Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Ct (agd 10.6 mm.) all not treated no heat - 7 old mine and 28 rose cut diamonds totalling approx 1.20
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Haute Victorian Gem-Set Pendant Chain
Located in Wimberley, TX
pearl 10 mm by 7.5 mm. x 7.4 mm. In all, fifty-four (54) rose cut and forty-six (46) old mine and
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18th Century Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
An original 18th century period Georgian, rose cut diamond engagement ring in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
of centralised oval shaped rose cut diamonds. These principle stones are then framed by a single row
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Antique 18th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1940s Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
windings such a knot attached to the center by a line of rose- cut diamonds. Total weight of the diamonds
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Michael Kneebone Rose Cut Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Archaic Style Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A rose cut emerald (origin: Brazil) is featured in this one-of-a-kind, archaic style cocktail ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Rose Gold Pink Diamond Rose-Cut Diamond Intense Pink Spinel Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
fancy shape Rose-cut diamonds 0.40 ct.; 9 X Fancy Chocolate pink brilliant-cut diamonds 0,46 ct, 9 X
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Rose Cut Diamond Ring of 14k Gold and Platinum
Located in Lewisburg, PA
of a 0.12ct natural rose cut diamond surrounded by 11 hand-cut single cut diamonds—is a vintage
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

20th Century Natural Pearl Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond. On both sides, 1 rose-cut diamond should be seen on the flower of the setting. Height : 10 mm
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
head and tail of this ring are rose cut diamonds and the eyes are emerald points. The approx total of
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Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Early 1800s Georgian 2.00 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Accent Diamonds: 8 Table Cuts 0.06 carats total Ring Size: 6, sizing available Rise Above Finger: 10mm
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Shield Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring is in amazing condition with a .35 ct center rose cut diamond in the center surrounded by 10
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Row Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and has 10 rows of rose cut diamonds on it set beautifully. Item
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Russian Rose Cut Diamond Ring c. 1830
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is centered with a foil-backed old rose cut diamond (5.9 - 5.5 x 3 mm, approximately 0.80
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

French 1940s Rose Cut Diamond Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
, displays a raised section with geometric lines set with rose cut diamonds. At the underlying centre is a
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
of the face. This focal gemstone is accentuated by an ensemble of rose cut diamonds around the outer
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Georgian Half Hoop Ring Set With Seven Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique ring (18K) gold and silver, set with rose-cut diamonds. Weight: 2.28gr. Size : 10 Georgian
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Half Hoop Ring Set With Seven Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique ring (18K) gold and silver, set with rose-cut diamonds. Weight: 2.6gr. Size : 10 Georgian
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Half Hoop Ring Set With Five Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique ring (18K) gold and silver, set with rose-cut diamonds. Weight: 1.73gr. Size : 10 Georgian
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 10 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 10K Yellow Gold Garnet and Rose Cut Diamond Ring Size 5.25 This beautiful ring is rich
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Rose Cut Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
C. 1800s This antique cluster ring is crafted in gold. It features a central rose-cut diamond
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Dutch Rose Cut Diamond 14K Gold Navette Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
centre of the closed-back cluster are set three bright rose cut diamonds which exhibit lots of fire and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Gold Georgian Period Halley’s Comet Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
, 3.55g Ring measures 17mm north to south. The diamond cluster measures 10mm across. Central rose cut
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Yellow Rose-cut + Pink + Lemon Yellow Diamond + Chrysoberyl + Blue Sapphire Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
shape Rose-cut diamonds 0,92 ct.; 7 X Lime yellow Chrysoberyl Portugese Cut from Madagascar : 0.92 ct
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Chrysoberyl, White Diamond, Yellow Diam...

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Rose Cut Engraved Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
: Approximately .10 cts Rose Cuts Color: J Clarity: SI1 Size: 8 1/4 Weight: 2.7 Grams Measurements: 10.6 mm
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Ring Size 9.25- This sparkling ring features 29 round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian English 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian English 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring. This beautiful
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
its round setting with 10 rose- cut diamonds, the one in the center being larger. Height: 9.8 mm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French 19th Century Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
its round setting with 10 rose- cut diamonds, the one in the center being larger. Height: 9.8 mm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Scarce Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Flower Floral Cluster Ring Rare Design
Located in London, GB
exhibits a floral cluster of rose cut diamonds, all in closed-back rubover silver settings. The diamonds
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Opal and Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Victorian Opal and Rose Cut Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size 5 This cluster ring is
Category

Antique 19th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

Antique French Early 19th Century Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
. The stone is a wonderful vivid green colour and sits majestically within a halo of rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Rhodolite Garnet Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring is made in 18k rose gold and set with special lazer emerald-cut rhodolite stones
Category

2010s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vivid Diamonds 3.34 Carat Fancy Pinkish Purple Diamond Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
measures 17 mm in width 10mm in length and is a size 6. Pink and Purple diamonds are extremely rare and
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Garnet Owl Face Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Silver
Located in Boston, MA
centerpiece is an owl motif adorned with rose-cut diamonds, totaling 0.30 carats. The eyes feature round-cut
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This diamond solitaire is simply stunning. The rose cut diamond measures approx 55pts and is set in
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

5.22 Carat Oval Cut Morganite and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Rose Gold Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Genuine Morganite Color: Pink Cut: Oval Size: 14mm x 10mm Carat: 4.90ct Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

LeVian .40ctw Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 14K Rose Gold, Ring Size 7
By Suzy Levian
Located in McLeansville, NC
clarity - round brilliant cut, 12 stones - 1.1 - 1.5 mm - approximately .10 total carats - G-H color, SI1
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Rose Gold 1.99 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Bold and inherently elegant, this 18K Rose Gold ring features an intricate setting accented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Faye Kim 18k Gold Grey Diamond Slice with White Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
design. Size 7 12 x 10 mm Oval diamond slice 2.42 cts. Fancy shape white rose cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7- This lovely band features 12 round
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Rose Cut Diamond Ring 10mm For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rose cut diamond ring 10mm 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, white gold and rose gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 1195 antique edition and 1240 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a rose cut diamond ring 10mm 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. A rose cut diamond ring 10mm from Oshi Jewels, Georgios Collections Inc and Bigli — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. 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 rose cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping for a rose cut diamond ring 10mm, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Rose Cut Diamond Ring 10mm?

Prices for a rose cut diamond ring 10mm can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $60 and can go as high as $1,500,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,375.

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 Ring 10mm
  • 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.