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Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
set with round old cut diamonds ain open back grain and rub over further adorned with round rose cut
Category

Antique 1860s Spanish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Platinum Pink Spinel Diamond Wide Bracelet 82.71ct No-Heat High jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
diamonds, including several larger brilliant-cut diamonds strategically spaced throughout the mesh to
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Pink Diamond, White Diam...

GEORGIAN 1800 Antique Necklace Earrings Set In 18Kt Gold With 11.84 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
thirty-seven graduated Dutch rose cuts diamonds. The pendant-brooch is fitted at the reverse with a
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

18K Diamond Tahitian Pearl GIA Antique Pendant VS Old Mine Necklace 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine
Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GFCO certified Burma Purple Spinel Diamond Necklace 2.35 ct AAA+ 0.39 ct TW VS
Located in Viena, Viena
/ Italy, with the Schmuckzicke logo, made of 750 rose gold, combined with a princess diamond approx. 0.16
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat SI/HI Diamond Wedding Clip-On Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
baguette and round-cut diamonds arranged in a clean, symmetrical pattern. Their subtle curve hugs the ear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

1 Carat SI/HI Diamond Wedding Clip-On Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
baguette and round-cut diamonds arranged in a clean, symmetrical pattern. Their subtle curve hugs the ear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

10.36 Carat Peach Tourmaline Antique Pear Cut Loose Gemstone – Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, 18K rose gold, or 18K white gold, and add accent stones like diamonds, sapphires, or rubies to create
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Other

11.35ct Bluish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gem - Merkaba Jewelry BH
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
accent stones like diamonds, sapphires, or rubies, or let the Tourmaline shine as the star of a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Emerald

Mahenge Tanzania Red Spinel 2.96 Carat Pear Cut Loose Gemstone, Unmounted
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
everyday elegance. Statement Ring: Transform it into a luxurious cocktail ring, accented with diamonds or
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

1.96 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Custom Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold, surrounded by diamonds or complementary gemstones for a luxurious cocktail ring. Elegant Pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
setting, with 7 calibrated European rose cut diamond, 0.23 carat, white colorless F color, VS/SI clarity
Category

Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

11.23 Carat Mint Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Statement Ring: Transform this gem into a bold cocktail ring, framed by diamonds or complementary gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Other

Antique Iberian Diamond Pendant/Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
, rose-cut, and old mine-cut diamonds - all together weighing approx. 2.80 carats. A superb, stunning
Category

Antique 1850s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Emerald Colombian Raymond Yard Diamond Pendant GIA Huge Vintage 12.09 Carats!
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Sylvania, GA
SPARKLING BIG ANTIQUE OLD MINE & ROSE CUT DIAMONDS FROM 100 YEARS AGO...STUNNING RARE BIG .80 CARAT AND
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18K Emerald Colombian Diamond Pendant Vintage GIA Cert Victorian VS Old Mine!
Located in Sylvania, GA
& ROSE CUT DIAMONDS FROM 1800s--STUNNING GIA CERTIFICATION PAPERWORK IS INCLUDED. FINEST NATURAL
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Sapphire Unheated GIA Pearl Diamond Bracelet Burma Vintage Fine 3.13 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds
Category

20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Heart Locket Pendant natural Gems solid 18K / 3.7 gr
Located in SE
stones with open backs. Fine used condition, central square cut Ruby has a small chip or natural flaw
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

GEORGIAN 1820 Blue And White Enameled Necklace In Sterling Silver With Marcasite
Located in Miami, FL
cuts for diamonds included 'rose cut', 'old mine cut' and 'table cut. Collateral: This Georgian-period
Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1.55 Carat Oval Tsavorite Garnet Loose Gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ring, set in platinum or yellow gold and surrounded by sparkling diamonds. Elegant Pendant: Transform
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite

28.96 Ct Vivid Pink Tourmaline Oval – Rare Gemstone for Luxury Collectors
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ring: Transform this gem into an exquisite cocktail or engagement ring, set in platinum or rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

4.02 Carat Reddish Orange Malaya Garnet Loose Gemstone – Design Your Dream
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold, or 18K rose gold, and add accents like diamonds, sapphires, or rubies to enhance the gem’s beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Other

5.56ct Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire – Rare Oval Gem for Collectors
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a luxurious cocktail or engagement ring, set in platinum or yellow gold, and accented with diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire

Late Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian ruby and diamond ring, the oval shaped faceted ruby weighing 0.61 carats
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
European, round and rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carat. Circa 1920s. The head of the ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Victorian Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A mid nineteenth century emerald, ruby, diamond and bouton pearl ring, comprising a claw-set
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold

Early Victorian Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian ruby, emerald and diamond ring, to the centre two old brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Belle Epoque Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque pearl, ruby and diamond navette-shaped ring, the old cushion-cut diamond estimated
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Late Victorian Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Twin Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
ruby estimated to weigh 0.12 carats, both claw-set to the centre of a rose-cut diamond cluster surround
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

A Victorian five stone Burmese ruby ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian five stone Burmese ruby ring, the three cushion-cut faceted rubies graduating from the
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

A Victorian Garnet And Diamond Scarab Pin/ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet and diamond scarab pin/ring, the body of the scarab formed by a red cabochon-cut
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
cabochon-cut turquoises of various shapes, the brows set with rose-cut diamonds and the eyes with cabochon
Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

18K Rose Gold Red Ruby and 7/8 Carat Diamond Woven Braided Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rubies and diamonds dance delicately across this 18k rose gold band. Crafted with an intricate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Multicolour Byzantine style ring features Brilliant cut Diamonds total weight of 0.23 Carat, in the center a
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Long Pasha Multi Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
-style granulation and a combination of Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, and a center Emerald, and a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Pear Sapphire Diamond Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
unique velvet finish on the background. The stunning ring features in the center an Oval Ruby a weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Farnham, GB
A stunning Edwardian Ruby and Diamond dress ring. The central ruby is flanked by two clusters of
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Style Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
Rose Cut Diamonds set in 18K White Gold bezel. The two-tone gold makes the ring more unique and special
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring Art Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose cut Diamond and Ruby Ring Beautiful art deco revival ring with a 0.40 carat rose cut diamond
Category

Antique 19th Century American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Naples, FL
14K Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring. It Has 1 Burmese Ruby Weighing 0.63 Carats Total Weight, 28
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Brilliant Cut Diamond and Ruby 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This Retro ring features 1 4.5mm brilliant cut Diamond with an approximate weight of .35ct. Grade
Category

20th Century Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

White and Yellow Gold, Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Bologna, IT
, rose cut diamonds and rubies RING SIZE 7 US (resizable)
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.47 Carat Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Statement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has 28 stunning Rose Cut Diamonds that weigh 1.41 Carats and has 23 Round Cut Rubies
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby 18 Carats Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE, IT
Nice white brilliant cut diamond (0.93 carats), ruby (3.61 carats) and 18 carats rose gold (7.60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18ct Rose Gold, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
stunning polished finish design. Item: One stamped 18CT rose gold Ruby and diamond cocktail ring featuring
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Ruby Old Cut Diamond Ring 14kt Rose Gold
Located in FLEMINGTON, AU
in solid rose gold and adorn with natural rubies and old cut diamonds. This emblematic ring is a
Category

Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

18ct Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Ruby, crafted with eighteen karat rose gold, featuring a stunning selection of round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 3.10 Carat Natural Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
ruby shows no indication of heating. Cut – Oval cut ruby and rose cut diamonds. . Colour – The
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Antique Late 19th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18 Carat Rose Gold, Ring with Diamonds and Ruby Heart Cut, Leonori Jewel
Located in Ascoli Piceno, Marche
embellished by brilliant diamonds. Characteristics: • 18 carat rose gold • Ruby 1,11 carat • Diamonds 0,80
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Giardinetti Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Ring, Solid 9K Rose Gold Lyre Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
A head-turning antique Victorian diamond and ruby giardinetti ring! Giardinetti stands for “little
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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique rose cut diamond and ruby Giardinetti Mourning ring, Europe circa 1760
Located in Magdeburg, DE
/ Mourning ring. - One big rose cut diamond, approx. 0.70 ct - Eight smaller rose cut diamonds, approx
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Antique Late 18th Century European Rococo Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

18ct Rose Gold Ruby No Heat and Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Gorgeous Heart cut Ruby, no heat treatment, featuring diamonds , gorgeously crafted in eighteen
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamonds Ring
By Julio Benez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14kt rose gold ring is set with a brilliant-cut ruby at an estimated weight of 0.91ct and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Sim and Roz Rose Gold Ring with Round and Princess Cut Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Istanbul, 34
round cut diamonds and finest rubies. The baguette cut ruby is aesthetically held in a rose gold closed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

14ct Rose Gold Pear Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
stamped 14CT rose gold Ruby and diamond cocktail ring featuring; One 4.66ct Ruby, 14.55mm x 9.19mm x
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18ct Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
An elegant trilogy Ruby Oval cut and round Brilliant cut Diamonds, crafted into a vintage themed
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2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

18ct Rose Gold Trilogy Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Trilogy ruby ring, crafted with Eighteen Karat rose gold, featuring a stunning set of forty round
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

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Rose Cut Diamond Ring And Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rose cut diamond ring and ruby 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, Rose Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 44 antique edition and 40 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a rose cut diamond ring and ruby may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a rose cut diamond ring and ruby has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Georgios Collections Inc, H H Jewels and Iris Fine Jewelry are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a rose cut diamond ring and ruby, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Rose Cut Diamond Ring And Ruby?

Prices for a rose cut diamond ring and ruby can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $431 and can go as high as $21,317, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,085.

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 And Ruby
  • 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.