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Art Deco 1.63 c Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
rubies in a circa 1930 Art Deco ring of 15k yellow gold and platinum. A central old oval cut diamond of
Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Briggs Two-Tone Gold Ring with 0.70 Carat Black Diamonds with Initials
By Rockford Collection
Located in New York, NY
This ring has been pre-customized with initials EV/JO Ring Width: 10 mm Diamond Carat Weight (Appx
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamonds Ring
Located in Miami, FL
sapphire 9ctw. • 44 Rose cut diamonds I-VS2 0.30ctw • 20 Natural calibrated cut sapphires 0.70ctw Ring size
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Light Grey Diamond Slice Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
shaped, rose cut diamond slice silts in a simple, 18k yellow gold prong setting on a delicate, 1mm band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

18k Gold

18K White Gold Emerald Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
another 10 rose cut diamonds on the setting. The ring is dated back to the early 20th century, circa 1910s
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band Eternity Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Pink sapphire and diamond band ring mounted in warm rose gold tones; the ring is formed of 2
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire

Handmade Platinum 2.13 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.33ctw. • 53 Rose cut diamonds of H/I-VS2 quality that weigh 0.80ctw. • 60 naturals square cut emeralds
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamond of H-SI1 quality that weighs 0.05ctw. • 6 Rose cut diamonds of J-SI2 quality that weigh 0.06ctw
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold and Silver Rubies and Diamonds Ring
Located in Miami, FL
stones, this exquisite piece of jewelry displays 14 rose cut diamonds of J-SI1 quality that weigh 0.40ctw
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Miami, FL
• 18k gold and platinum • 1 old mine cut diamond I-VS1 0.10ctw • 14 rose cut diamonds I-VS1 0.20ctw
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Era 18k Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
surrounded by 14 rose cut diamonds for a total estimated weight of approximately 0.7 carats. The ring is
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Late Victorian 18 Karat Gold Coral and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
coral that measures 5mm. • 2 Old mine cut diamonds of H-SI1 quality that weigh 0.10ctw. • 9 Rose cut
Category

Antique 1840s Unknown Late Victorian More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
measure 8mm x 10mm approx. Set with three rose cut diamonds to each shoulder. CONDITION ; Excellent
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Trilogy Ring 18 Carat, Dated 1904-1905
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
with sparkling Rose cut Diamonds and a trilogy of fabulous blue Sapphires. The largest Sapphire is
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gorgeous "Bridge" Ring, about 1940
Located in Sežana, SI
Italian diamonds and rubies ring. 18K yellow gold Central diamond ct. 0,80; 10 stones (rose cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Giulians Gold and Australian South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By Giulians
Located in Sydney, NSW
with 36 round brilliant cut diamonds. The ring sits 12.8mm off the finger at it's highest point. The
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Ritual Cathedral Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Cognac Diamond and Rubies
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
yellow gold this alluring ring features a central, emerald cut one-of-a-kind diamond, claw set, 7.10ct in
Category

2010s Australian Gothic Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold and Platinum Art Deco Sapphires and Diamonds Ring
Located in Miami, FL
exquisite ring. The central flawless stone is surrounded by 12 rose cut diamonds of J-SI1 quality that weigh
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Remarkable Georgian 1.80 Carat Diamond Rare Panel Ring, circa 1790
Located in Napoli, IT
be made in today workmanship Three Dutch cut Rose Diamonds are the focal point of the crown: centre
Category

Antique 1790s Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian French Emerald and Diamond Ring Circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
. They sparkle continuously and beautifully captivating the allure of natures beauty. Rose cut Diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pansy REGARD and Fede Ring Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
bright gem stones all mixed cut with a central rose cut diamond as the pansy centre. Fede rings display
Category

Antique 1880s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 0.25 Carat Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Three Stone Gold Ring, circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
), 1 oval sapphire 0.59 ct & 1 ruby ​​0.47 ct 10 Diamond roses Size ring head 19.25 mm long Ring size
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian Suffragette Amethyst Peridot Twist Ring Dated London, 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
accompanied by a green 0.22ct Peridot in a lovely round gallery surrounded by sparkling rose cut Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Juste Un Clou Diamonds 18 Carats Rose Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional Cartier Juste Un Clou bracelet in rose gold set with 27 brilliant cut diamonds. Signed
Category

2010s French Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Platinum Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Composition: Platinum • 1 rose cut diamond H-VS1 0.40ctw. • 12 rose cut diamonds H-VS1 0.45ctw
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Georgian Gold Hand Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Danvers, MA
band as "Reaching for the Stars" with its gold hand outstretched to the rose cut diamonds. The ring is
Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Impressive Buccellati Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Gold Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
in diameter, surrounded with rose cut diamonds. Ring is a size 6, ring top is 14mm x 25mm, sits
Category

20th Century Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian G VVS .75 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring Exquisite
Located in Napoli, IT
cut diamond of .75 Ct (8.8 x 6.2 mm – G/VVS) UK size: N 1/4 US size: 6 3/4 Measures: head is 10 x 9 mm
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Moonstone, Diamond Rose Gold Ring, Netherlands
By Vaessen jeweler Holland
Located in Heerlen, NL
with one (1) Cabuchon Cut Natural Feldsapr Moonstone 5.40 ct. 13 x 10 x7 mm and: Sixteen (16
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Style Momento Mori Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Skull Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
eyes and diamonds are rose cut (an early form of diamond/stone cutting where the base of the stone is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Luca Jouel Diamond Ikon Ring in Rose Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
cut diamonds: F colour, VS clarity, 0.01ct each Width: 10mm Thickness: 1.0mm, increasing to 1.5mm at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French toi et moi Old Cut Diamond and Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Moi and the mount is adorned with 10 small rose cut diamonds (5 on each side). France circa 1930 The
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

4.51 Carat Morganite Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Statement Morganite Diamond Ring! This Morganite ring has a 3.84 Carat Square-Emerald Cut
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

5.07 Carat Morganite Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Statement Morganite Diamond Ring! This Morganite ring has a 4.33 Carat Emerald Cut Morganite and
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

7.01 Carat Morganite Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
measures at 13 mm x 10 mm and is surrounded by 18 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.82 Carats. The total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

4.41 Carat Morganite Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a 4.00 Carat Square Emerald Cut Morganite and is surrounded by 29 Round Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Multi Colored Sapphire and Diamond ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamonds. The stones are set in 14 karat rose gold. This ring has a split shank with diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow ...

Platinum Blue Topaz and Diamonds Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Composition: Platinum • 1 blue topaz 7ctw. • 10 rose cut diamonds J-SI1 0.10ctw. Ring size: 8
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Platinum

Extremely Rare Antique 9.50 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
spread – G/H-VVS/SI) – 10 rose cut diamonds totalling approx .40 Ct (by spread) UK size: L – N 3/4 US
Category

Antique 1790s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Skull and Bones Diamond Memento Mori Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
impressive design enhanced by tiny rose cut Diamonds - approx .28 Carat. Over cared at the slightest detail
Category

Antique 1790s Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
measures 8mm. • 12 Rose cut diamonds of H-SI1 quality that weigh 0.75ctw. Ring size: 7 Ring face: 13mm
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Heavenly Infatuation Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
designs Handmade in 18kt yellow gold, this divine ring features a 1.51ct, princess cut diamond. This
Category

2010s Australian Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Hessonite Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Middleton, WI
. The garnet is set in a halo of 10 2.3 mm rose cut diamonds. The garnet is a fabulous color deep
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Original Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Miami, FL
showcases 6 rose cut diamonds of J-SI1 quality that weigh 0.06ctw. Ring Size: 6 ¼ Ring face measurement
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Natural 2.30 Carat Oval Peach Morganite Ring with 6 VS/G Diamonds
Located in Kiara, AU
clarity VS weighing a total (TDW) of 10 points. The head of the ring measures 11.65 mm from top to bottom
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Morganite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Original Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold and Platinum Diamonds Ring
Located in Miami, FL
0.30ctw. • 1 natural oval cut sapphire 0.20ctw. • 6 rose cut diamonds I-VS2 0.08ctw. Ring size: 6 ½ Ring
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco 18 Karat and Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Miami, FL
• 18k gold and platinum • 1 old mine cut diamond H-VS2 0.12ctw. • 24 rose cut diamonds I-VS2
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1812 Georgian 18 Carat Gold Pearl and Diamond Daisy Cluster Mourning Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
with a tiny rose cut diamond chip to centre with five pearl surround. 10mm x 10mm head. A further five
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold

Vintage Jade Diamond Art Deco 18 Karat Rosegold 2 Carat Bezel Set Signet Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
rose gold east west ring. Gorgeous shade of apple green. In very good condition. Size 6.75, can be
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

French cluster emerald ring in 18 karat pink gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
-cut emerald set with eight claws. The emerald is surrounded by eight Dutch rose-cut diamonds. Each
Category

Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Antique Gold Spider Bug Pendant Charm - Rose Cut Diamonds Enamel
Located in Danvers, MA
the chunky little rose cut diamonds - they are also original. Measuring approximately 1 mm in size
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A victorian period antique rose cut diamond and sapphire ring in
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Victorian Moonstone, Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
kind ring features a surrounding halo of sparkling rose cut diamonds and rich red rubies. Measuring
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 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.