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Modern 1.88 Carat Pink Sapphire 1.28 Carat Brillant Cut Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
front with diamond pave at each side; the claws that hold the sapphire are each set with a diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18k Gold Silver Oval Sapphire w/ Rose Diamonds Long Open Scroll Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Greenish Blue Color - 8.4x5.4mm (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - Pave Set Material
Category

Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Suzy Levian 18K White Gold Asscher-Cut Tsavorite Garnet White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
. An array of white diamonds (.89cttw) accent 8 perfect asscher-cut, green tsavorite baguette gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Bow Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
grams, Pave set 3/8 inch in width Size 7 26 stones
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

REINHOLD REILING 1970 Germany Modernist Ring In 18Kt Gold With Lapis Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
ring is designed with two cylinders; one small accented with seven white colorless diamonds, and one
Category

Vintage 1960s German Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 1.65 Carat Turquoise 0.24 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut diamonds, pavé set in two vertical arrangements. The bifurcating ribbed ring shoulders integrate
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Platinum GIA 7.18ctw Vivid Red Burma Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
/ Solid Platinum .800+ Baskets for Diamonds Weight: 8.76 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Platinum GIA Certified Oval Diamond with Halo Three-Stone Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum oval diamond three stone engagement ring with pave halo contains a 1.20ct
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Solitaire Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond pcs - 8 Diamond size - 1.4 mm Gross weight - 2.044 Grm Shank width - 1.7 mm Setting - Prong and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

The One - Boulder Opal, Baguette Cut Diamond, Tsavorite Engagement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
French pavé diamond accents maximize the fire and brilliance of the ring. Free Domestic USPS First Class
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Glamarous Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring for Mens in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Weight - 2.1 cts Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone Shape - Pear Gemstone size - 8 x 7 mm Diamond Weight - 0.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.00 Carat White Opal and Diamond Five Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting is further embellished with eight pavé set mine cut diamonds, set in sequence with the main
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

2.57tcw Natural Round Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K White Gold – Statement
Located in Jaipur, RJ
(Tapered) Ring Style: Men’s Signet Ring Statement Band Ring Size: US 8 (Resizable & Custom Made to All
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.71 Carat Natural Diamond Ruby Stretchable Eternity Band Ring 14k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
, 3.4 gram 1/8 inch in width Size 7 (Stretchable) 11 diamonds - 0.77ct, 11 rubies - 0.94ct RT80-1.5PDR
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.76 Carat Natural Diamond Sapphire Stretch Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Style, 3.4 gram 1/8 inch in width Size 7 (Stretchable) 11 diamonds - 0.77ct, 11 sapphires - 0.99ct RT80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.76 Carat Natural Diamond Sapphire Stretch Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Style, 3.4 gram 1/8 inch in width Size 7 (Stretchable) 11 diamonds - 0.77ct, 11 sapphires - 0.99ct RT80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane 14K Rose Gold Morganite Double Halo Accented Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Neil Lane Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: 6.5 Head Measures: 13.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Malaya Zircon and Diamond Cocktail Ring, by Péclard
Located in Zurich, CH
diamonds: approximately 6.71 carats, F-G / IF-VVS Ring size: EU 57 / US 8 Total weight: 28.6 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring for Men
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Weight - 2.05 cts Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone Shape - Oval Gemstone size - 8 x 6 mm Diamond Weight - 0.45
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 2.04Ct Ruby and 0.96Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with four pavé set eight-cut diamonds, totalling 0.96ct and graduating in size depending on location
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1920s 1.20 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size 8 5/8 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique 9.10 Carat Jadeite and 1.56 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 8.9mm/0.35' Ring Size UK Size K USA Size 5 1/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

Sonia B. 18k Gold Cushion Pink Tourmaline Solitaire Spinel Diamond Band Ring
By Sonia B
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very lovely tourmaline, spinel, and diamond cocktail ring that is designed by Sonia
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Cluster Halo Style Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
motif. Ring weighs 8 grams. Finger size 7.25. Shank tapers from 13.30 - 3.45 mm. Ring details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

MAUBOUSSIN Paris Sculpted Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.42 Ctw Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
clarity. Diamonds: Mounted in a French pave setting, with 8 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.46
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

8.88 Carat Amethyst and 1.05 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Dress Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
-eight pavé set eight cut diamonds. The elevated ring shoulders of this cabochon cut amethyst ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds Blue Enamel solid 18k Gold Ø 6US /5.2gr
Located in SE
Great looking ring with an attached floret of seven old diamond cut Diamonds pave set in white Gold
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
with a stunning ribbon design and a micro pave setting. The beautiful ring is set in lustrous 14-karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond 1.70 Carat Ruby 0.95 Carat Twin Butterfly Ring
By New Italian Art
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 18 karat white gold ring designed with 2 pavé diamond butterflies. Each butterfly
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Anniversary Clover Cocktail Ring In 18K White Gold With 7.26 Ctw Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
white colorless diamonds. Diamonds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 178 calibrated round brilliant cuts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French 1.02 Carat Sapphire and 1.13 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted on request to meet your
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Rose Gold Round Kancha Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
: Female Ring Style: Pave, Anniversary, Cocktail-Cluster Gemstone Treatment Code: N Cut Grade: Excellent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

1.21 Carat Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Multi Gem Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds in cluster pave setting. Domed band measures 8mm width weighing 3.91 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

Antique Gold Platinum AGL Burma No Heat Vivid Red Ruby Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - Old Mine & Old European Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 0.80ctw (approx.) Total
Category

Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis And VS Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
lapis lazuli with a weight of about 4 carats. Diamonds: Mounted at the sides in French pave settings
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Natural 2 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphire with Diamond Cluster Dome Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Details: - Type: Cluster Ring - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 10.4 Grams - Setting: Prong, Pave - Size
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Style Diamond 17.50 Carat Oval Spessartite Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
17.50 Carats, 40 Round Diamonds F-G Color SI1-SI2 Clarity 1.00 Carats. Size- 8 1/2. Free Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stamping: 18k Ring Size: 8 Metal: 15k Yellow/White Gold Pennyweight: 11.7 Accenting Diamond/Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

3.82 Carat Coral and 0.16 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 5.17mm/0.2" Ring Size: UK Size Q USA Size 8 Weight: 5.43 grams Date: Circa 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold 1.13ctw European Diamond Sapphire Etched Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
. Enjoy :) -- Stone(s) -- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - SI1
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage C. Krypell 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Fold Over Diamond Covered Band Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Natural Inclusions - Some Surface Reaching (30) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MIKIMOTO Tahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3.29 Ctw Diamonds
By Mikimoto
Located in Miami, FL
pearls are among the largest pearls in the world, ranging in size from approximately 8 mm to 18 mm. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

The One - Black Opal, Baguette Diamond, Tsavorite Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gol
Located in Suwanee, GA
pave diamond accents maximize the fire and brilliance of the ring. Free Domestic USPS First Class
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Tsavorite, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1.53 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Dress Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fourteen pavé set eight cut diamonds, completing the Art Deco design. The subtly elevated ring shoulders
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

H. Stern Architectural Geometric Cocktail Ring 18Kt White Gold 1.05 Cts Diamonds
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Mount with a pave setting of 42 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.05 carats, white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 7.6 Carat Color Change Star Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Men s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold with 1.10 carat round diamond accents. Ring size 8, adjustable. The sapphire is from Sri
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- Oval Gemstone Size - 8 x 7 mm Gemstone pc - 1 Diamond weight - 1.22 cts Diamond shape - Round Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Genuine Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Weight - 1.7 cts Gemstone Size - 8 x 6 mm Diamond Weight - 0.37 cts Diamond Size - 1 mm Gross
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Platinum 2.75ctw Chunky Old Mine Diamond 3 Row Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 7.90 Grams Ring Size: 8 (We can custom size this ring - Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Gold Cushion-Cut Orange Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
center stone weighs 1.11 ct with a natural orange color. This ring features two brown diamond (.08ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Pear Cut Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring Holiday Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- 5.5 X 3.5, 4 X 3 mm Gemstone pcs- 2 Diamond Weight - 0.13 cts Diamond Size - 1.7 mm Diamond Pcs - 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Pear Shape Turquoise Diamond Oval Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1 Clarity, 0.70 Carats. Size- 4-12 Entirely Handmade Beautiful Handmade Art
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Yellow Gold Platinum Oval Bezel Pink Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Bar Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.46ctw (exact) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice White Fiery Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 0.39ct Ruby and 0.63ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size 4 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

1.55 Carat Natural Diamond Emerald Stretch Eternity Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
, Prong Pave Style, 3.4 gram 1/8 inch in width Size 7 (Stretchable) 11 diamonds - 0.77ct, 11 emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Solid Rose Gold 1.76 ct Sapphire Diamond Big Flower Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
> Gemstone pcs - 8 > Gemstone Shape - Oval > Gemstone size - 4 x 3 mm > Diamond Weight - 0.75 ct > Gross
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Italian Modernist Geometric Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 1.04 Cts VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
karats with white gold accents for the diamonds settings. Mounted, with a beautiful pave setting of 52
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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Size 8 Ring Diamond Pave Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate size 8 ring diamond pave ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect size 8 ring diamond pave ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing size 8 ring diamond pave ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bulgari, Cartier and Stefan Hafner each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A size 8 ring diamond pave ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 16 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a size 8 ring diamond pave 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 Size 8 Ring Diamond Pave Ring?

On average, a size 8 ring diamond pave ring at 1stDibs sells for $6,293, while they’re typically $1,495 on the low end and $24,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Size 8 Ring Diamond Pave Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good size for a diamond ring would depend on the wearer's finger size. Keep in mind that the smaller the finger, the larger the diamond will appear. For instance, on a size 4 finger, a 1.5-carat diamond solitaire looks significantly bigger than on a size 8. When it comes to diamonds, size is important, but it isn't everything. Instead of relying solely on a diamond's size (or, more precisely, its carat weight), it's best to look for a diamond with the ideal combination of cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. You can find a variety of antique and designer diamond rings on 1stDibs.