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1901 Nordic Ring 0.7 ct natural Red Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS5.75 /2.05 gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Red Ruby of oval diamond cut 5.5
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

1912 Austrian Empire Unisex Coin Ring 10 Gold Cronæ 23K/14K Gold Ø8.75US/5.8gr
Located in SE
Antique Austrian Coin Ring for Men or Women featuring Austrian 10 Gold Cronæ 23K Gold coin framed
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

1.0 Carat Oval Cut Morganite Diamond Accents 10K Rose Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
carat Diamonds: One Diamond cut: Round-cut measure 2 mm Diamond weight: 0.02 carat Color: G-H Clarity
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

White Diamonds, Onyx Rings, Red Stone Buttons, Rose and White Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
0.10 g Onyx Ring 2.3 g / 16 mm Stone Buttons 1.2 g / Diameter 10 mm Earrings Diameter 17 mm Total
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro More Earrings

Materials

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

Diamonds, Topazes, White Stones, Aquamarine White and Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
( 17 mm X 12 mm ). Diamonds 0.03 ct Yellow Topazes 0.16 ct White Stones Flowers and Rings 1.6 g
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Cartier 6 Diamond LOVE Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
ring and two mini circles showcase the iconic screw motif; two in rose gold with the other in white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Russian Flowers Earrings solid 14K Rose Gold /8.9 gr
Located in SE
oval part measures 36 mm long x 10 mm wide. Cast and soldered flowers 20 mm x 10 mm. Weight: 8.9 grams
Category

Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

1954 Vintage Retro Finish Earrings Citrine solid 14K rose Gold / 1.68 gr
Located in SE
-Yellow Citrine stones 10mm x 5 mm / ca. 2.2 ct each Made in Finland, both wires hallmarked 585 for 14K
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

European Round Dangle Earrings natural Red Coral solid 14K Rose Gold / 5 gr.
Located in SE
-1940s. Each Coral stone measures Ø 11 mm x 10 mm deep / ca. 9 ct. each / ca. 18 ct total weight, color
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Earrings Studs In Platinum With Diamonds and Onyx
Located in Miami, FL
old European rose cuts diamonds, 0.45 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS/SI clarity. Onyx: Mount
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Chrysoberyl Intense Pink Spinel Sapphire Yellow Diamond Halo Earrings
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
hoop earrings are made in 18K White gold and are set with White DEGVVS brilliant-cut diamonds. Both
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Chrysoberyl, Yellow Diamond, Sapphir...

Art Nouveau 1900 Enamel Orchid Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
center in a five-prongs setting, with 1 European rose cut diamond, 0.10 carats, white colorless F/G color
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...

Spanish Colonial 1785 Dangle Earrings 17kt Gold Silver with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
gemstone rings. Popular cuts for diamonds included 'rose cut', 'old mine cut' and 'table cut. Note: All
Category

Antique 1780s Spanish Baroque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Pendant natural 1.85ct Aquamarine Diamond solid 14K Gold / 1.8gr
Located in SE
pear cut Aquamarine accented with a rose cut Diamond in White Gold Setting. Hallmarked with maker's
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

HEDGES CO. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Earrings In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
in the center in four-prongs settings, with 2 old European rose cut diamonds, 0.14 carats, white
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

A. J. Hedge 1905 Art Nouveau Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold with Diamond
By A. J. Hedges Co.
Located in Miami, FL
as a pendant. Diamonds: Mounted in the center in prongs settings, with 1 old European rose cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Black Opal Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Bird Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Size: 1.5 mm. Number: 12 Weight: 0.365 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luise Ladybug pearl necklace
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
a ladybug susta composed of pink gold and silver, 0.50 Kt of rose-cut diamond, with a total weight
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver

Opal and Multi Gemstone Antique Style Wing Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Number: 10 Weight: 1.45 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones II Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Imperial Russian Egg Blue Glass solid 56 Gold / 14K Yellow Gold / 0.8 gr
Located in SE
Blue Glass Ø 1.5 mm that very closely imitates a Blue Sapphire. Egg is mounted on 14K Rose Gold hanger
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Buccellati Gold Rose Cut Diamond Leaf Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold rose cut diamond band ring crafted by Buccellati. Ring is a size 6.25 and measures 10mm
Category

20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique gold ring with rose cut diamonds and 6mm x 10mm garnet. Ring size - 7, ring top is 16mm x
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coiled Snake Ring with Tiny Rose Cut Diamond Eyes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
eye sparkles with a tiny rose cut diamond. Materials: 18k yellow gold (tests), teeny tiny rose cut
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Huge Rose Cut Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning 18ct white gold and diamond ring. ​Designed with a very large natural rose cut diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown George III Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Rose Cut Diamond Garnet Ladybird Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Victorian Garnet and Rose cut Diamond Ladybird ring. Stones in Silver topped gold setting
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 18 Karat Rose Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Ronan Campbell
Located in Dublin 2, Dublin 2
. A breathtaking emerald cut diamond (0.90ct GIA F VS2) is surrounded by exquisitely matched pink
Category

2010s Irish Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold

Rose Gold 1.33 Carat Oval Cut Morganite and Diamond Twist Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
Estimated Retail - $1,500.00 Metal - 10 Karat Rose Gold Complete Ring Total Carat Weight (TCW) - 1.33 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.55 Carat Old Cut and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A vintage target cluster ring of class and beauty. The old European cut diamond in the centre is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Preston, GB
Matt finished Rose gold band ring, full set with 2 rows of diamonds total weight 1.84ct and 2 rows
Category

2010s German Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian Aquamarine Rose Cut Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This Antique Edwardian beautiful Oval Old Cut Aquamarine and Diamond ring is lovely, set in 18ct
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sugarloaf Cabochon Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
eighteen Rose Cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.07ct. The ring is further adorned with subtle
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 18 Carat Gold Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Navette Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
the centre in bezel settings with a pierced surround set with natural rose cut diamonds. Cluster to
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Carat Gold Garnet Cabochon and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
diameter, surrounded by multiple natural rose cut diamonds. 16mm diameter. CONDITION ; Good for age
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

5.13 Carat Morganite Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Gold. Stone Size: Morganite: 16 x 10 mm Gemstone Carat Weight: Morganite: 5.13 Cts. Diamonds: GH
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Mystic Topaz Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
6.29ct Oval Mystic Topaz and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Cocktail Ring An Edberg Jewelry custom designed
Category

2010s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Highly Domed Wave Ring with Approx 2 Carats Full Cut Round Brilliant
Located in Surfside, FL
in 18k rose gold. Ring size 7. Front meaurements: 26.5mm x 27mm, shank 10mm. This Diamond ring is
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

0.50 Carat Old and Rose Cut Diamond 18ct Gold Toi Et Moi Twist Two Stone Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
settings on a twist with a further four rose cut diamonds to the shoulders. 10mm wide head to the front
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18ct Rose Gold 3.20ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Tank Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
estimated 3.20ctw. With rounded shoulders scattered with rose cut diamonds of approx. 0.30ct this ring comes
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

24 Karat and Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Diamond Ring
Located in Dublin 2, Dublin 2
This large scale rose quartz and champagne diamond statement ring with strong lines in silver and
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Paolo Costagli 18 Karat Rose Gold 4.07 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Paolo Costagli
Located in Miami beach, FL
18 karat rose gold ring set with an oval shape pink sapphire with diamond detail. Each Paolo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Opal and Diamond Marquise Ring in Rose Gold and Platinum, Belle Epoque
Located in PARIS, FR
Opal and diamond marquise ring in rose gold 18 karats and platinum. Beautiful navette ring with a
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Ring with Ruby and Diamonds, Belgium, 1930
Located in Heerlen, NL
Old mine Cut diamonds (1940) each 0.10 ct. VS/ F Weight of the Ring: 3.55 grams. Measurment of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Peridot with Diamonds Ring.
By Lucienne Jesse
Located in Amsterdam, NL
18K rose gold ring set with a 6.82ct peridot and 166 brilliant cut diamonds H-VS with a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 1.00ct Old Cut Diamond and Sapphire 18ct Gold Panel Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
three rose cut diamonds in between surrounded by a full border or calibre cut sapphires and a final
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Silver Gold Diamond Fox Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Cute Victorian Silver, Rose cut Diamonds and Ruby Fox head stick pin conversion ring on 18 Carat
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl and Diamonds Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Victorian (1836-1901) Composition: 18k Gold • 26 rose cut diamonds of I-SI1 quality that
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold band and a platinum face, this exquisite ring also showcases 8 rose cut diamonds of J-SI1
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Diamonds and Rubies Ring
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold band and a platinum face, this exquisite ring also showcases 8 rose cut diamonds of J-SI1
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rare Georgian Pearl and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
a a cluster of pearls. The centre pearl to have been expertly drilled and set with a tiny rose cut
Category

Antique 19th Century British George III Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Antique Late Victorian Platinum 1.42 Carat Diamond – Turquoise and Onyx Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Victorian (1836-1901) Composition: Platinum Stones: • 1 Rose cut diamond of I-VS2 quality
Category

Antique 1830s Unknown Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Rare Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
7.5 mm. I/J/SI) – 10 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 2,20 Ct (G/H/I-VVS/SI) UK size: P 1/4 US
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18K Rose Gold 5 Carat Manderin Garnet Cocktail Ring by Jochen Leën IGI cert
By Jochen Leën
Located in Antwerp, BE
cut measuring 10 x 8.80 x 6.05 mm. The Mandarin Garnet is supported by 4 VS1 G diamonds weighing 0,20
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Antique Demantoid Diamond Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
. Three (3) faceted demantoids, two (2) old European cut diamonds and eight (8) small rose cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
boasts a 1.85ct Cabochon Emerald which is surrounded by a halo of rose cut Diamonds that sparkle
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco diamond geometric ring in gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
Deco ring is centered with a brilliant-cut diamond set within a square setting. The ring features
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rose gold wide band with rubies and diamonds
Located in West Hollywood, CA
14K Rose gold wide band with 4 0.05ct single cut diamonds & 8 rubies. With alternating bird
Category

American Band Rings

Victorian Black Enamel Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian black enamel diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is with an old cut diamond
Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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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.