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Contemporary 14K White Gold linear Drop Earrings with 1.78Ct Sapphire Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pcs - 8 Diamond Weight - 0.07 cts Diamond Size - 1.5 mm Gross Weight - 2.66 Grams Setting - Prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

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

ART DECO 1925 Five Dogs Charms Bracelet In Platinum With 4.03 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
magnificents pave settings, composed by two-hundred-forty European white colorless diamonds and eight vivid red
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

14K Rose and White Gold 3/8ct Diamond and Pearl Spiral Openwork Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
sparkling round diamonds in pave settings. These diamonds total 3/8 cttw with an approximate H-I Color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

"Open Halfsies" Hamsa with 0.78cts Diamonds in 18K Gold on Carnelian Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
diamonds. In keeping with tradition, he used all different size stones because this design is one of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14K White Gold Green Emerald and 1/3 Ctw Diamond Composite Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 8 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Collar Necklace of 18K Gold Openwork Plaque Links Set w Diamonds "Big 3" Gems
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
plus diamonds and "Big Three" gemstones. Each plaque is hinged to its neighbor with a sturdy ring
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Rose and White Gold 1 7/8 Carat Diamond and Gold Textured Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Types: Pave Product Gram Weight: 12.97 Grams Metal Type: 18K Rose and White Gold Ring Size Available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Rose and White Gold 1 7/8 Carat Diamond and Gold Textured Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Types: Pave Product Gram Weight: 12.97 Grams Metal Type: 18K Rose and White Gold Ring Size Available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Dramatic Pave Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A dazzling Pave Diamond Bombe Ring features 179 Diamonds, pave set in a 15mm wide 18 Karat white
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Pave Dome RIng
Located in New York, NY
Clarity. It is size 6.3/8, internally measures 18mm and sits 12mm top on the finger.
Category

European Dome Rings

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring but is also perfect as a stackable ring. Ring US Size Options: US Size: 4 US Size: 7 US Size: 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond Pave White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Verona, IT
18kt white gold and pavè diamonds 4 band ring by Bulgari, contemporary. Size 8 (Italy), 4.5 (US)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

9ct White Gold Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
g Size: M ¾ Stone Attributes Number of Stones: 6 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Sensational Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pave Diamond Gold Life Size Spider Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cocktail ring contains a .50 carat pear brilliant cut ruby as the spider's head, then ever so fittingly 8
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18CT Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Unique and dazzling. Material: Yellow Gold Weight: 14.4g Size: J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Taupe Diamond on pavé Diamond Gold Band Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
. The beautifully prong set diamond measures 7mm wide by 8 mm long and is 1.31ct., while the pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Diamond Pave Butterfly Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Pave Butterfly Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. (28) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 0.25
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Pave Diamond Butterfly Ring White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pave Diamond Butterfly Ring in 14K White Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 0.52 carat
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k rose gold ring with champagne diamond encrusted drop US size 8
By THEVAULT15
Located in Boostedt, SH
Hallmarking Act 1973 Size and Fit: ● US size 8 ● Drop size 6 x 10mm / 0,23 x 0,39 inches ● 3 Diamonds 1,2 mm
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k rose gold ring with champagne hued diamond drop US size 8
By THEVAULT15
Located in Boostedt, SH
with exquisite detail. 18k rose gold Flat drop with 3 pave-set, champagne diamonds on top Comes in our
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Jet Cocktail Ring with Champagne Diamond Pavé
By Roule Company
Located in New York, NY
diamond pavé (0.64 cts). Cabochon is 17 x 20mm (or approx 5/8" x 3/4"). Satin finish with polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pear Diamond Gold Ring with Pave Diamond Band
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
either side with twelve 1.2mm pave set diamonds. One of a Kind Piece size 8 Pear 6.45x4.25mm
Category

2010s American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

20th C. White Gold Pave Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique and modern ring contains 0.42 cts diamonds set in white gold. Size 8. An edgy and
Category

20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.34 Carat Pavé Diamond 18K Gold Coil Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.34 Carat Pavé Diamond 18K Gold Coil Ring Metal: 18K Gold Diamond: round brilliant, 1.34 ct Ring
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bat Gold Band Ring with Pavé White Diamonds
Located in Rome, IT
Bat gold band ring with pavé white diamonds. Composition: Gold 2,75 gr (9K) 33 diamonds 0,20 ct
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Pave Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
diamonds. Size 8. This Diamond ring is currently size 8 and some items can be sized up or down, please ask
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

18k Diamond Pave Signet Ring Two-Tone Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Pave Signet Ring in 18K Two-Tone Gold. (25) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 1.25
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Large Dazzling 5 ct. Pave Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This brilliant ring is set in 14k white gold and holds 5ct. of bright white bead set diamonds (G-H
Category

1990s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Yellow Gold Pave Peridot and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vail, CO
carats of pave set peridot. Set in rich 18kt yellow gold with a high polish finish. The ring is a US
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Pave Diamond Bar Ring Two-Tone Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Bar Ring in 18K Two-Tone Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 1.50 carat total
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Round Brilliant Cut Pave Diamonds Ring Set 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Surfside, FL
: 0.20 carat, estimate: H-I color, SI clarity. Size 8This Diamond ring is currently size 8 and some items
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

Lizunova Diamond Pave Eternity Rose Gold Bridal Band Ring
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
This elegant diamond pave eternity band ring is handcrafted in Sydney in 18 karat rose gold, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

8 Carats, Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Tourmaline and Diamonds. This ring is sized to a 6 but can be sized at your request. This piece will be
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

John Hardy 18k Yellow Gold Dot Pave Diamond Ring
By John Hardy
Located in Rochester, NY
18 karat yellow gold Dot ring with diamond accents and hand-carved classic chain motif shank. 8
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faint Pink Cushion Diamond with Pear Halo and Pave Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
One 18k white gold and white and fancy diamond ring. The ring features a 1.00ct. faint pink cushion
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

EMBLM Source Ring – 14k Gold Heavy Signet, Pavé White Diamonds, Black Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
signet ring form a dodecagon, each edge high polished to a reflective shine. Pavé white diamonds cascade
Category

2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

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

EMBLM Source Ring – 14k Gold Heavy Signet, Pavé Black Diamonds, White Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
signet ring form a dodecagon, each edge high polished to a reflective shine. Pavé black diamonds cascade
Category

2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

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

Gold Spider and Web Ring Pavè
Located in Rome, IT
diamonds 1,02 ct Size is adjustable from 6 US to 8 US ( italian size from 12 to 17) Other sizes on demand
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 9k Gold

Bloom Gold and Pave Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Gold and Pavé Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals of the alpine
Category

2010s Hong Kong More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bloom Gold and Pave Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Gold and Pavé Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals of the alpine
Category

2010s Hong Kong More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Bloom Gold and Pave Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Gold and Pavé Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals of the alpine
Category

2010s Hong Kong More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

David Tishbi 22K Gold Trillion Garnet Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Pacific Palisades, CA
22K Gold Trillion Garnet Pave Diamonds Cocktail Ring 22K Gold Trillion Garnett 3CT 85 G/VS 1.45
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 22k Gold

3D Square Pavé Statement Ring
By KATHRYN New York
Located in New York, NY
· Fits ring sizes 6 - 8 (additional sizes available by request) · Designed in NYC Just like you, we
Category

2010s Chinese Modern More Rings

Materials

24k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Mini Bee Gold Band Ring with Pavé Black and Cognac Diamonds
Located in Rome, IT
A stunning Mini bee gold band ring with pavé black and cognac diamonds. Composition: Gold 3,20 gr
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 9k Gold

Bloom Gold and Pavé Diamond Open Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Gold and Pavé Diamond Open Ring in 18K Rose Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals of the
Category

2010s Hong Kong More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Bloom Gold and Pavé Diamond Open Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Gold and Pavé Diamond Open Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals of the
Category

2010s Hong Kong More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bloom Gold and Pave Diamond Open Ring in 18k White Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Gold and Pavé Diamond Open Ring in 18K White Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals of the
Category

2010s Hong Kong More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

8 Carats Spessartite Garnet Diamonds 18 Carats White Gold Ring
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
diamonds. One of a kind ! Weight of the spessartite garnet : 8.08 carats Total weight of pave diamonds
Category

2010s French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mini Spider Gold Band Ring with Pavé Grey Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Rome, IT
Mini spider gold band ring with pavé grey diamonds and sapphire. Composition: Gold 3,35 gr (9K) 54
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold

Hugo Haan White Gold GIA Certified Diamond Pavé Flower Cocktail Ring
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
/VS Top Selection Quality Diamond Pave - 18kt White Gold - Can be created in 18kt Yellow Gold or
Category

2010s British Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tanzanite Cocktail Ring Modern Unique Style Pave Diamonds Bezel Set Gemstones
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
manufacturing this ring will take roughly 6-8 weeks because we will need to acquire the gemstones similar to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Acorn Shaped Blue Topaz Champagne Brown Diamond Pavé 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
7.604g. Champagne Diamond: 1.14ct. Topaz: 13.30cts. Ring size: US 8 Please let us know should you wish
Category

2010s Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Poison Ring Grande Full Pavé Sterling Silver
Located in Park City, UT
Description Poison Pave Ring with 19mm Diamonds set in Sterling Silver. Details Sterling Silver
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Pavé Halo and Shank in White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
2117810529, brilliant round cut diamond. Surrounded by 0.56ct of micro-pave' set diamonds, 7/8 eternity. Side
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Poison Ring Grande Full Pavé Rose Gold
Located in Park City, UT
Description Poison Pave Ring with 19mm Diamonds set in 14k Rose or Yellow Gold Details 14k Rose
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Natural Red Ruby white Diamond Pave Dome Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Westmount, CA
Gorgeous pave dome ring with natural princess cut red ruby and white diamond in 18 karat yellow
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon No Heat Ruby and Pave Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully styled and expertly handcrafted pave diamond ring made in France features a stunning
Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k 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.