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French 19th Century Napoleon 3 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.60 Carat Diamond Man Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats rose gold, eagle's head hallmark. This beautiful antique man's ring is set with
Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

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

4.13ct Fancy Dark Orange-Brown Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Pear Shape Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful old cut fancy diamond and white diamond ring by Hancocks, centred with a wonderful old
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Morganite Orange Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stylish 2.44 ct. Oval Morganite with Orange Sapphire and Diamond in 14K Rose Gold Ring will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Rose Gold Amethyst and Pink Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Dynamic shades of purple make this opulent ring incredibly eye-catching. A uniquely shaped Amethyst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold

Retro Ruby Diamond Belt Buckle Ring Adjustable Vintage 14 Karat Rose Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
rose gold. The white gold buckle is set with mixed cut diamonds that total an estimated 0.06 carats
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Rose Ring 14k Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond rose ring (circa 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Round brilliant
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.28 Carat Pear Salt and Pepper Diamond Halo 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring AD1707-13
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K rose gold ring set with a pear-shaped red orange salt and pepper diamond in the center
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.00cttw Square Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 14k Rose White Gold
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut natural diamonds. Ring size: 6. Band width: 10mm. Total weight: 9.03 grams. Comes with a
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Fiorever Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Bvlgari
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Fiorever Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful diamond ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Bvlgari
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

10RW Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 10 karat rose and white gold diamond engagement ring. This ring is centered on a round brilliant
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Ring Rose Flower 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Stacking
Located in Torrance, CA
brilliant cut diamond is estimated at 0.15 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI2 clarity). The diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 1.05ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A striking 8.52 carat Ruby cabochon makes this impressive ring simply unforgettable. A halo of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

Dior Pink Gold Small Rose Dior Couture Diamond Necklace JRC095007
By Christian Dior
Located in Mayfair, London, London
blooming rose bud, pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds, approximate total weight of 0.25ct. The
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elizabeth Gage London Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Gold 6.95 Cts Diamonds Rose Topaz
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
a beautiful Florentine patterns. Bezel set in the center with one oval cut (12 x 10 x 8 mm) of a
Category

Early 2000s English Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Juste un Clou Pavé Diamond Ring Size M (52)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
from 18ct rose gold and pavé set at the front with an array of round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Brown Diamond Unheated Purplish Pink Sapphire Blue Sapphire White Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
and sophistication. 18K Rose gold 10.3 g 6 X Natural Brown Brilliant-cut Diamonds : 1.53 ct. 10 X
Category

2010s Belgian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sap...

1940s French Ruby Diamond Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold. This geometric ring is set with rose cut diamonds enhanced with a
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming 18ct rose gold ruby and diamond cluster ring taken from the Victorian
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

French Napoleon III Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Total diamond weight: about 0.80 approximately Height: 12.2 mm, Width: 10 mm, thickness: 5.6 mm, ring
Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique French Emerald and Diamond Two Row Ring
Located in London, GB
single old mine cut diamond and a rich green Colombian emerald are the focal point of this ring. They sit
Category

Antique 19th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This 18 carat rosé gold cluster ring has 10 old cut diamonds (app. 2 carat) around an oval cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Pearl and Diamond In Memory of Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
natural pearl surrounded by 6 rose cut diamonds. The ring has been very well preserved and the enamel is
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Enamel

Platinum 14k Gold Gia Fancy Light Brown Diamond Flower Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning diamond ring features a mesmerizing, 2.26 carat GIA certified fancy light brown
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique French Early Art Deco Calibre Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
old rose cut diamonds. Size of the diamond and sapphire top 16 x 10 mm (5/8 x 3/8 in.) The ring is
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Platinum 18k Gold GIA Fancy Pinkish Brown Diamond Flower Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking diamond flower engagement ring features a STUNNING, 1.51 carat GIA certified
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

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...

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
natural diamond; two of which are old cut cuts stones with the remaining other two being rose cuts. A
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Padparadscha Sapphire Pink Diamond Pink Sapphire Intense Pink Spinel Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
features an exquisite mosaic of rare gemstones: Padparadscha sapphires, fancy light pink rose-cut diamonds
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sap...

French Art Deco Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond surrounded by 10 rose- cut diamonds. The basket is delicately perforated. Length: 1,2 cm, Width at
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1900s Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
cushion- cut diamond on an illusion setting. On either side of the start of the ring are set 2 x 2 rose
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French 1920s Cultured Pearl Diamonds Yellow gold Round Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
rose-cut diamonds. In the center, a round white orient cultured pearl is set. The ring is a round wire
Category

Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 9.75 #15299
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 9.75- This lovely ring features one rose cut
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Russian Diamond Solitaire Men s Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
with an antique cushion cut diamond (4.75 x 5.7 x 3.5 mm, approximately 0.80 ct, color M, clarity VS1
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Ring Size 5.5 #18665
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This sparkling ring features one rose cut diamond set over another diamond underneath in
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Edwardian ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum top. It has rose cut diamonds and round natural
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Edwardian ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum top. It has rose cut diamonds and round natural
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

20th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
rose-cut diamonds. The ring is asymmetrical, with two rose-cut diamonds set on either side. Height : 9
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Bouquet of Roses Coral Cocktail Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
measure 5mm. An estimated 0.01 carat single cut diamond accents the coral (estimated at I color and I2
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Red Stone Diamond Engagement Ring, 10KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
and glass doublet, 1 stone - round - 3.75 mm - diamonds , 6 stones - old rose cut - 1.25 mm
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Diamond Platinum Dome Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique domed ring features an openwork mount bezel set with small rose cut diamonds. A contemporary bezel
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Real Scarab Beetle Conversion Ring Diamond Eyes 10 Karat Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
measuring 12mm x 10mm. The old rose cut diamonds are set into the eyes and total an estimated 0.02 carats
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

French, 1940s, Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
decorated on a geometrical mounting of an antique brilliant- cut diamond in the center and 2 important rose
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Two-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
the height of design. A duo of old European cut diamonds sit individually claw set in a diagonal
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Citrin, Diamond and Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
an old cut diamond (estimated combined diamond weight 0.80 ct). The ring is marked with later
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond

1920s Buccellati Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Geneva, CH
A cultured pearl (9.1-9.7 mm) and rose cut diamond mounted in yellow gold 750 and silver 800. The
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian More Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

French Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
rose gold of the ring band. 10 perfectly proportioned brilliant cut diamonds surround and highlight the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
stones each approximately .10 cts. I1 clarity, M color There are 8 small rose cut diamonds set on the
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
: 13mm x 10mm Emerald Dimensions: 5mm x 3mm Pear Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.25 carats Rose Cut Diamond
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Dickson Yewn Square Enamel Ring Sz 6.5 Band Diamond Flower Enamel Jewelry
By Dickson Yewn
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Dickson Yewn diamond & enamel square band crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Rose cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in London, GB
rose cut diamond set shoulders and a split 18ct yellow gold shank. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds Rubies 18 Karat Yellow gold Flake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
represents a flake centered on a fine half-pearl surrounded by 4 round rubies and 8 small rose-cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

1900s French Antique Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring is claw set with 2 antique cut diamonds within the form of a letter ‘S’ set with rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French 20th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Floral Pattern Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
openworked, decorated on white gold with floral patterns and set with rose-cut diamonds. Height : 10 mm
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Morganite Orange Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
) Ring size: US7 (resizable) Center Gemstones Type: Morganite Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 10 x 8 mm. Number
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Gold Ring with a Pink Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
are decorated with rose cut diamonds. weight: 5.31 grams ring size: 17 mm. / 6 ¾ US. width: 1.2 – 8
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
square calibrated red rubies, creating a vivid contrast before a single rose cut diamond at either
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.