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Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Repossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of the best rings we have come across in a long time. The 8 carat Dark Green Tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold

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

2010s Hong Kong More Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

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

2010s Hong Kong More Rings

Materials

White Gold

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

2010s Hong Kong More Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Eva Fehren X Ring in 18 Karat Blackened White Gold with White Diamond Pavé
By Eva Fehren
Located in New York, NY
18K Blackened White Gold with White Diamonds - Size 7 Handmade in New York City Size 6, 7 and 8
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Onyx Signet Ring with White Diamond Pavé Detail
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
also has white diamond pavé diamonds set on each side of the cabochon in the shape of triangles. This
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Teal Sapphire Ring, Diamond Engagement Ring, Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable Style: Minimalist Wear this Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring on your finger. Studded along with
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2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gol...

Eva Fehren X Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Pale Champagne Diamond Pavé
By Eva Fehren
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold with Pale Champagne Diamonds - Size 7 Handmade in New York City. Size 6, 7 and 8
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

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

2010s Hong Kong More Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Diamond Eternity Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
: 3mm Size: US 5 7/8 UK L 1/2 EU 51.55 Diamonds: 1carat approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fiona Ring, Architectural Ring in Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
pavé diamonds on both edges for a subtle statement. - Available in 14k yellow gold - Diamond carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

8, 45 Carat Champagne, White Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Glow by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
Glow collection by D&A - a fine jewelry collection that shows mix of diamonds in micro pave setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...

Edouard Nahum. Black diamond ring
Located in Paris, IDF
weight : approx. 7 carats. French work. Ring size : 52 L-1/2 (UK); 5-7/8 (US) Gross weight : 27.6 g
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ludmilla Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in Paris, FR
cut 3,30 carat sapphire and set with 8 Princess cut diamonds and pavé set diamonds for a total of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.86 Carat Oval Orange Sapphire Diamond Pavé Ring Flanked with Square Peridots
Located in Bangkok, TH
3.86 Carat Oval Orange Sapphire Ring in 18K Gold Flanked with Square Peridot and Pavé Diamond
Category

2010s Thai Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Palmiero Bubbles Diamond White Gold Ring
By Palmiero
Located in New York, NY
various sizes, all with pave-set white diamonds. The ring also has pave-set diamonds going down the shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1940s Diamond and Platinum Filagree Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
diamond. Milligrain finishes off the open line work. *platinum *ring size 8 *.95 ct. center
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

18k White Gold Diamond-Encrusted Ring
By THEVAULT15
Located in Boostedt, SH
Diamond pavé orb Orb size 8mm - 0,31 inches Total weight: 0,73 ct - color G Comes in our branded stamped
Category

2010s German Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Three-Toned 18K Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
the additional Diamonds in the piece total in at 1.65 carats total. 8 g Size 6.5
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Pave Star 18k Yellow Gold Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Pave Star Band in 18K Yellow Gold. (90) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 1.11 carat
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Pave Diamond Dome Band White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pave Diamond Dome Band in 14K White Gold. 212 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 4.0 carat
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Cognac and White Diamond Wide Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
edges. Width of ring measures 19mm at widest point and tapers to 6mm under the finger. Finger size 8.
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural Australian Opal Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in TRYON, NC
. The diamonds total about .12 ct. This ring is a size 7 and can be sized.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst, Garnet and Black Diamonds gold ring
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
the border of this exquisite ring. The ring is 19 grams in weight and fits finger size 9 1/8
Category

2010s Australian Medieval Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Black Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Sil...

GIA Certified Marquise Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
handmade platinum engagement ring decorated with contoured round brilliant-cut pave'-set diamond halo and
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Schilling Retro Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
a pave of old European cut and single cut diamonds weighing .61cts. This ring is entirely hand made
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamonds 18 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
carat white- and yellow gold. Hallmarked with the purity 750. Ring size: 59 ( US 8 3/4 ). Resizable.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Euro 1.50 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In an Art Deco Inspired Triple-Row Pave design, this Alexandrite & Diamond Ring features a square
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

Impressive Pink and Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
tourmalines, weighing 13.56 cts for the pair. This ring is a size 8 1/2 and can be adjusted. This large and
Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

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

Selene Statement Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Maison Tjoeng
Located in Singapore, SG
features pavé diamonds on both sides of the ring. The original design from the Selene collection, it was
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Monseo IGE Certified 0.90 Carat Oval Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
brilliant cut diamonds, total 4.13 carats Weight: 29.2 grams approx. Ring Size: 8 US - 17.5 EU The ring can
Category

Early 2000s Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ring, Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
sapphires and the face of the ring is encrusted with pave set white VS+ diamonds, creating an irresistible
Category

2010s Australian Medieval Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold...

Hugo Haan White Gold Diamond Embrace Engagement Anniversary Ring
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
Selection Quality Diamond Pave in pave setting - 18kt White Gold - Can be created in 18kt Yellow Gold or
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Zoe Morgan Aretha 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
Ring size: 53 We designed this ring with shapes and meaning in mind. An octagon surrounds your
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.07ct Viviana 14kt Peach Sapphire Diamond Hidden Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover our unique peach sapphire ring, adorned with a hidden halo and delicate pave diamonds that
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Carved Citrine, Topaz, Ruby, Diamond Gold Enamel Ring
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
US finger size 11 5/8 (or Australian & British size X). Ring size can be adjusted within reason
Category

2010s Australian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...

Vintage 18 Karat Gold, Diamond and Ruby Ring, 1970s
Located in Bologna, IT
(1ct and 0.15ct) RING SIZE 8 US (resizable) WEIGHT 17 g
Category

Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Pearl, Diamond and Black Jade Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
features a pear shape cultured pearl surrounded by .74 carats of expertly pavé set white diamonds and 8
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold

18k black gold eternity ring with black and white diamonds
By THEVAULT15
Located in Boostedt, SH
-by into an unforgettable memory. 18k blackened white gold Eternity diamond pavé orb Orb size 12mm
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Night Sky, Eternity Ring with Pink, Grey and White Diamonds
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
about 0.65 carats for a size 6 - Pink, white & grey diamonds - Available in sizes 4-8, including half or
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 5.77 Carat Heart-Shaped Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
pave'-set round brilliant-cut diamonds: 1.64 carats Finger size: 5.75 (can be sized 1/2 size plus or
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hugo Haan Platinum Gold Brilliant Diamond Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring
By Hugo and Haan
Located in London, GB
Diamond Pave on the rest of the ring - Platinum - Can be created in 18k White Gold About Hugo and Haan
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Zoe Morgan Callida Solitaire 18k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
the setting is a band of pavé set diamonds for a secret layer of sparkle. Size EU 52 / UK L / US 6
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Salavetti Diamond Ruby Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Salavetti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
COLLECTION: Unknown TYPE: Ring METAL: 18k Yellow Gold MEASUREMENTS SIZE: 6 (sizable) PAVE DIAMONDS: .34ct
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Lizunova Green Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
karat white gold, 2.42ct asscher cut green tourmaline, diamond pave approx .29ct F VS. Ring size N (UK
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.60 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Dome Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Women's diamond dome band in 18-karat white gold. Polished metal finished ribbed ring with pave-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Betteridge 4.32 Carat Cut-Cornered Rectangular Step-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond engagement ring, showcasing a colorless cut-cornered rectangular step-cut diamond weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Diamond and Aquamarine Medieval Ring
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
gold. This ring fits finger size US 9 1/8 (Australian & British size S). Ring size can be adjusted
Category

2010s Australian Medieval Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...

14 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamond Galaxy Pavé Signet
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in all metals sizes 5-8. For additional sizes, please contact for pricing. This ring is made-to
Category

2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Baroque South Sea Pearl Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
about 17 x 15 x 8mm. Approximately 1.25 ctw diamonds, total gross weight of ring 20.9 grams. Size USA
Category

2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

18Kt Yellow Gold Ring, Blackened Silver, Kunzite, Rubies, White Black Diamonds
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
exquisite ring. The ring weighs 13.75 grams and fits finger size US 9 1/8 (Australian & British size S
Category

2010s Australian Byzantine Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling...

White Gold Opal, Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
dome ring decorated with pave'-set round diamond-cut orange sapphires: 3.81 carats, blue sapphires
Category

2010s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
perfectly pavé set. Ring measures 17mm at widest point and tapers to 5.5mm under the finger. Finger size 8
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.10 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Dome Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pave diamond dome band in 18-karat white gold. Size, 8 Height, 8mm Width, 8mm Depth, 2mm Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Calibré Cut Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Star Ring
Located in Essex, GB
5 3/8 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down. Metal – 18k gold. The diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Zoe and Morgan Zinnia 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
Ring size: 51 Zinnia is by definition a beautiful flower. The layers of soft petals inspired the
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Handmade Mark Areias Jewelers Shield Shaped Kite Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Mark Areias Jewelers
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
.66cts. There is a milgrain detail that surrounds the outer edge of the ring. The ring has a pave diamond
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.