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Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Spiral Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Spiral Band Ring features three rows of oval cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

0.2 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Baguette Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
beautiful oval shaped cluster centerpiece, formed using sleek baguette cut stones, surrounded softly by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural SI Clarity HI Color Baguette Diamond Stacking Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
beautiful oval shaped cluster centerpiece, formed using sleek baguette cut stones, surrounded softly by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Real Turquoise Gemstone Cocktail Ring SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
oval and round cut cabochon turquoise set between the diamond cluster statement ring. The ring creating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Real Turquoise Gemstone Cocktail Ring SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
oval and round cut cabochon turquoise set between the diamond cluster statement ring. The ring creating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ruby ØUS5.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Ring featuring crown decorated with oval cut natural Rubies and rose cut Diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Italian Halo Ring Sapphire Diamonds 12K Ø 7.75US / 4.2gr
Located in SE
Italian Halo Ring with natural Blue - Green Sapphire and 12 rose-cut Diamonds. Hand-made between
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow, Pink and White Diamond Ring in Platinum 950 18K
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
platinum 950 shank. Item Details: - Type: Engagement Ring - Metal: 18K Rose and Yellow Gold and Platinum
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

9K White Gold Naurtal Blue Topaz Diamond Vintage Cluster Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Sparkling Diamond, 2.75mm round (0.11") surrounded by six Vibrant Blue Natural Topaz, oval cut 4x3mm (0.16
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold

Certified Natural SI/H Diamond Two Stone Toi et Moi Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
cut diamond and oval cut diamond bezel set in the center of the ring and round cut diamonds studded on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 0.6 ct. Ruby 0.5 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
. Gold bezel set natural oval cut Ruby 5 mm x 4 mm x 3.5 mm deep / ca.0.6 ct Two larger old European cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Antique Halo Ring natural Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.75 /2.2gr
Located in SE
. Claw set natural Ruby of old European oval cut : Ø 3.5 x 3 mm x 1.8 mm deep / ca. 0.25 ct , color is
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1944 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.5 US / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
1944. Floret/ crown measures 8.2 mm x 7.3 mm x 5 mm deep. Natural Sapphire oval cut measures 5 mm x 4
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Elegant Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters holding oval cut natural Rose Red Ruby
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art - Deco Ring 1.2ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS 7.25 /3gr
Located in SE
made of solid Platinum. Crown measures 19 mm x 8 mm x 4 mm. Beautifully oval cut natural Blue Sapphire
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Ring 1.25 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Yellow Gold Silver ØUS6.5/ 2.4gr
Located in SE
Old Ring. Gold, Silver and Diamonds of different hand- cut. Silver on Gold openwork crown with 21
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Nordic Ring 1.5 ct Natural Cornflower Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold S
Located in SE
mm x 13 mm x 3.5 mm. The central stone is oval cut natural Ceylon Sapphire of Light - Blue color
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

1929 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/3.7gr
Located in SE
bezel set oval cut natural untreated Blue Sapphire 5 mm x 4 mm x 2.35 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct surrounded
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

1937 Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/ 2.1gr
Located in SE
clusters in Platinum. Crown measures : 9 m x 5 mm deep. Oval cut natural Ruby 4.5 mm x 3.5 mm x 3.35mm
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural 2.24 cts Zambian emerald 0.70 cts diamond band gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band in 14K/18K Gold STONE DETAILS
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

5.49 Carat Green Tourmaline Oval Cut Loose Gemstone, Merkaba Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gemstone. Weighing 5.49 carats and cut in an elegant oval, this stone shows rich green color, strong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

3.07 Carat Cobalt Blue Mahenge Spinel Oval Cut Loose Gemstone with Bellerophon
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Weighing 3.07 carats and cut in an elegant oval, this gemstone displays the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2.85 Carats Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Shape Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
meaningful choice for engagement rings and romantic jewelry. Rhodolite garnet is also the traditional
Category

Early 2000s Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

5.46-Carat Pastel Mint Green Tourmaline Oval Rare Loose Gemstone - Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultra-exclusive 5.46-carat pastel mint green tourmaline gemstone in a classic oval cut. A luminous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

4.26 Carat Oval Aquamarine Loose Gemstone by Tamir, Merkaba Beverly Hills
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
oval cut enhances brilliance and balance, allowing light to move gracefully across the stone while
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

5.56ct Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire – Rare Oval Gem for Collectors
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
for its versatility, the oval shape combines the timeless appeal of a round cut with the elongated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

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

Antique Finish Dangle Earrings Smoky Quartz solid 14K Rose Gold /2.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of Finish dangles in 14K Rose Gold with oval cut Smoky quartz settings . There are finish
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Jugendstil Dangle Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1989 Soviet Union Russian Dangle Earrings Ruby solid 583 /14K Rose Gold / 1.82 g
Located in SE
appropriate for your lifestyle, especially important with an engagement ring or other piece that might be worn
Category

Vintage 1980s Ukrainian Russian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

13.36 Carat Oval Tanzanite Loose Gemstone, 17.80 x 12.60 mm, Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
oval cut delivers an elegant elongated profile with lively light return, making it ideal for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Natural Oval Emerald Gemstone Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
emeralds in center. The oval emerald is surrounded by a tight ring of smaller, round cut diamonds. Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Oval Emerald Gemstone Diamond Halo 14 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
emeralds in center. The oval emerald is surrounded by a tight ring of smaller, round cut diamonds. Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 4.85 Carat Pear Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire that dangles from a bezel set oval pink sapphire, seperated by one old mine cut diamond. The chain
Category

Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

1978 Georgian Dangle Earrings Ruby 583 / 14K Rose Gold/3.62gr
Located in SE
important with an engagement ring or other piece that might be worn daily for an extended period of time
Category

Vintage 1970s Georgian Russian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

1985 Soviet Union Odessa Dangle Earrings Ruby solid 583 /14K Rose Gold /2.2gr
Located in SE
important with an engagement ring or other piece that might be worn daily for an extended period of time
Category

Vintage 1980s Ukrainian Russian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Floral Motif Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Porcelain Lady Miniature Portrait Oval Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Earrings Topaz solid 583 / 14K Rose White Gold / 5.1 gr
Located in SE
holding oval cut Topaz settings 9mm x 7 mm /ca. 2ct each. Each earring is marked with late Soviet Union
Category

20th Century European Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold

IGI Certified 1.78 Carat M Colour SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: IGI Report Number: 534245983 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 1.78 carat Measurements
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 0.42 Carat Light Pink Brown SI2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certificate: GIA Report Number: 1438899323 Shape And Cut: Oval Carat Weight: 0.42 carat
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.40 Carat Emerald 0.42 Carat Diamond Hinged Bangle
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold 3.54 Ctw Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
diamonds with three graduated oval cut emerald set in the middle row of the diamonds highlighting the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Earrings natural 0.7ct Sapphires Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 4.6 gr
Located in SE
Italian pair with natural Blue - Green Sapphires and 16 rose-cut Diamonds. Openwork bridge and
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
diamonds with three graduated oval cut emerald set in the middle row of the diamonds highlighting the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold Amethyst 0.21 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume
Category

20th Century Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Corundum 0.40 Carat Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Bohemian Bangle Bracelet 251 Garnets Granat Silver / 51gr
Located in SE
twisting around it. 251 dark Red rose cut bohemian Garnets : 135 larger sized Ø 4 mm each , 116 small sized
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Antique French 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Sapphire Double Snake Bracelet Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Double Snake Serpent Bracelet Bangle
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Right Facing Lady Chalcedony Cameo Large Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, Enamel

Antique Beetle Brooch Citrine Garnet Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 2.1gr
Located in SE
16 mm long X 16 mm wide x 10 mm deep. Oval cut cut Citrine measures 8.5 mm x 6.5 mm x 4.5 mm deep
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Silver

Antique Austrian Bohemian Bracelet Garnets Seed Pearls Enamel / 18cm / 34gr
Located in SE
, eight natural rose cut Bohemian Garnet stones + 32 seed pearls and a bit of accenting black colored
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver, Enamel

Antique Earrings Garnets Diamonds solid 14K Gold / 1.8 gr
Located in SE
A pair of antique earrings with folding hooks decorated with oval cut Garnets 7 mm x 5 mm / ca. 0.8
Category

Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.82cts Turquoise 0.18cts Diamond Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
this ring a timeless piece — perfect for special occasions or as a unique engagement and wedding ring
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Victorian Right Facing Lady Shell Cameo Large Swivel Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pinchbeck

GIA Certified 0.30 Carat Light Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
, making them a popular choice for engagement rings and fine jewelry. Our Marquise diamond is an elongated
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

IGI Certified 0.33 Carat L Colour VS1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
engagement rings, either as the central stone or in a halo setting, and are highly valued for their
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

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Rose Cut Oval Engagement Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rose cut oval engagement ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Rose Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 6 antique edition and 37 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect rose cut oval engagement ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing rose cut oval engagement ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Roman Malakov, Anna Sheffield and Diamonds Mine each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a rose cut oval engagement ring featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rose cut oval engagement ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Rose Cut Oval Engagement Ring?

The price for a rose cut oval engagement ring starts at $520 and tops out at $775,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,390.

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.