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9.01 Carat Diamond Ring in Oxidized Sterling Silver and 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
14KT Gold. The sides of the ring has a line of pave set diamonds on both sides. Diamonds : 9.01 ct Ring
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tahitian Gray Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
total weight, accented by (31) full-cut diamonds, 0.50 carat total weight I, H-I, pave set in a 14k
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scilla Dee Blue Sapphire and Diamond Star Ring 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
8 prong set 1.5mm and 1mm brilliant cut white diamonds . Slim 1mm pavé set diamond half shank
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring with Sapphires and Moonstones
By Siena Crawford Jewels
Located in London, GB
18 Karat solid hand beaten gold. Pave full cut diamonds circle the two outside edges of the ring
Category

2010s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Lizunova Handmade Sapphire, Emerald Diamond Ring in 18k yellow white gold
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
the band. Made to order, to any size. Please allow approximately 8 weeks to make your ring. Can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Ye...

Vintage Circa 1990s Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
embellished with shimmering pave set diamonds add just the right amount of glamour. The Morrisette Ring Gem
Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

One-of-a-Kind Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring with Black Opal Detail
By Roule Company
Located in New York, NY
geometric principals. A 10mm (3/8") rose cut diamond (2.50 ct) is set as a refractive lens for the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Platinum

Tsavorite Garnet 2.42 Carat, 14 Karat Two-Tone Ring with Diamonds
Located in Tucson, AZ
in a 14-karat two tone gold ring, accented with 24 small round diamonds sprinkled in white gold pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1990s Certified Untreated 3.2 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
domed front of the ring, surrounding the central stone, is lavishly pavé-set with high quality diamonds
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Rose and White Gold 0.50 Carat Star Pattern Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k Rose & White Gold 0.50tcw Star Pattern Pave Diamond Ring 8 Size: 8 Metal: 14k Rose & White Gold
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

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

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

63.56 Carat Tanzanite 1.26 Carat Diamond Ring Oxidized Sterling Silver, 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
in pure 14K Gold. Stones : Tanzanite - 63.56 ct Champagne Diamonds - 1.26 ct Ring Size
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Zoe Morgan Callida and Kester 18k White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Set
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
its heart is a brilliant cut, 1 carat solitaire diamond. Beneath the setting is a band of pavé set
Category

2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Manpriya B Diamond and 18K White Gold Arabesque Leaf Wrap Cocktail Ring
By Manpriya B
Located in London, GB
Ring size: Size 57 / US 8 Can be made to order in different sizes. Matching earrings available
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Zoe Morgan Callida and Iris 18k White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Set
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
Set size: 52 This set combines the Callida Engagement Ring with the Iris Wedding bands. The Iris
Category

2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Jean-Francois Albert "Signature Fit" 18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Ring
By Jean-Francois Albert
Located in Kirkwood, MO
additional fee. There are 16 full cut round brilliant diamonds, pave set. There are 8 set in 2 rows on each
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Denouement Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of shimmering diamonds in graduated sizes. Each diamond in this Colombian Emerald ring is pave set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

12.31 Carat Black Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bombe Dome Cocktail Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Butani's stylish ring features a prominent bombe design crafted in 18K white gold. Pavé set with
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

3.03 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond JB Star Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Ring
By JB Star
Located in Pikesville, MD
platinum & 18k yellow JB Star mounting adorned with 8 fancy yellow princess cut channel-set diamonds
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

NIXIN Jewelry Seams of Love Australian Opal Ring with Diamonds in 14k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A surreal opal heart and a procession of pave diamonds cohesively fuse in this Australian Opal Ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paris Craft House Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, and color. The ring, with the band is detailed with 0.42ct of 82 round diamonds in sophisticated pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.38ct. Marquise Amethyst and conflict free Diamond Halo Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Leo Ingwer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Marquise Amethyst 16 x 8 mm stone is set in a halo diamond ring . A Micro-pave halo
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Gold, London Blue Topaz and Diamond Laila Mourad Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Gold, Faceted Oval-cut London Blue Topaz and pave-set Champagne Diamond
Category

2010s Egyptian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterl...

Lovely Citrine and White Gold Ring
Located in TRYON, NC
its brilliance. The citrine is 7 mm square. The ring is 14 kt white gold with 12 pave set diamonds
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Kutchinsky 18k textured shank set with 2 carats in pave diamonds
By Kutchinsky
Located in Surfside, FL
color, VS clarity diamonds. Size 8, head measures 17mm x 12mm. This Kutchinsky ring is currently size 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Petal Belt 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.336 Carat Diamonds Open Lace Crown Ring
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
PETAL BELT open lace diamond ring. The wide eternity band features diamond tipped twist petals
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Cabochon Ruby Gold Coil Ring
Located in Boston, MA
18K YELLOW GOLD COIL RING WITH SNAKE PATTERN. CABOCHON RUBY AND PAVE DIAMOND STATION. SIZE 8
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Elizabeth Raine There s No Place Like Home 18 k Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
0.7 Yellow Diamonds, five 0.5 carat Green Diamonds and nine 0.1 carat Blue Diamonds pavé & claw set
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

3.79ct Katarina 14kt White Gold Light Champagne Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
sophistication. The dainty pave diamond accents down the shank add a touch of brilliance and sparkle. Detail of
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Morphogen Shield Ring by John Brevard
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
certainly a statement piece for your wardrobe. This 18k yellow gold piece sparkles with Pave diamonds around
Category

2010s American High Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Large Circular Sapphire Cabochon Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
. The diamonds create a pave frame around the 4 Carat center stone Cabochon Sapphire. Size: 8 7.6
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White, Rose and Yellow Gold Toi Et Moi Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped diamond: 0.59 carats, fancy yellow (non-certified), floating on 18K yellow diamond halo, with 8
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

Sapphire Marquise "Defne Ocean Blue" Ring with by Selin Kent
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
& black diamonds, in 14k rose gold Sapphire emerald is 7mm / 0.40 carats Pavé stones are 1.5mm / 0.45
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro 2.87 Carat Fancy Yellow and White Old Cut Cluster Ring, circa 1955
Located in Essex, GB
A vintage diamond cluster ring that displays unbelievable sparkle. The oval shape old mine cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

NIXIN Jewelry Adriatic Mist Australian Opal Ring with Emerald Tourmaline
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mounting and band) • Band: 2.65mm tall x 1.55mm softened square • Ring Size: 7 is Ready-to-Ship, Allow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Spinel, Tourmaline, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver and Green Amethyst Snake Double Finger Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
pave-set Diamonds and 0.17 gram Cultured Pearls. Green Amethyst: 10.00 carats (Total weight) Diamond
Category

2010s Egyptian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver...

Bondi Retrospective Australian Opal Ring with sapphires Rose Gold, NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
• Ring Size: 6.75 is Ready-to-Ship. Allow Resizing Time for other options. (Sizes 5 - 8) CARE
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Traces of Love Australian Opal Engagement Ring in Rose Gold by NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
underside of band • Band: approximately 2.4mm wide x 1.85mm deep • Ring Size: 6.5 is Ready-to-Ship, Allow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold and 0.18 Carat Ruby Circles of Eternity Band Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold Band adorned with Calligraphy and 0.18 carat pave-set Rubies. Band of eternity
Category

2010s Egyptian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

14ct Yellow Gold Turquoise Black Diamond Men s Wedding Band
By Harlin Jones
Located in Sydney, NSW
black diamond ring can be re-sized according to your finger size upon purchase.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luca Jouel Black Diamond and Palladium Lotus Cocktail Band
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
dramatic dress ring is pave' set with 282 mixed size black diamonds in an ornate lotus flower motif
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Palladium

Zoe and Morgan Deco 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Bands
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
reflected in the pavé set diamond bands. They strengthen each other, creating a piece of perfect symmetry
Category

2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Zoe and Morgan Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Bands
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
reflected in the pavé set diamond bands. They strengthen each other, creating a piece of perfect symmetry
Category

2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.31ct Federella 14kt Peach Champagne Sapphire Diamonds Oval Halo Bridal Set
Located in Chicago, IL
captivating oval-shaped center stone, encircled by a halo of diamonds, and complemented by classic pave
Category

2010s American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Crown Eternity Unique Diamond Wedding Band, 18k Yellow Gold, Ready to Ship
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Royal Crown Diamond Wedding Ring, 18K, Yellow Gold. Ready to ship! A beautiful luxurious design
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.70ct Avery 14kt Rose Gold Champagne Sapphire Diamonds Mermaid Split Bridal Set
Located in Chicago, IL
. Featuring an ethically sourced sapphire, this unique ring is adorned with dainty pave fair trade diamonds
Category

2010s American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2.12ct Avery 14kt Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Split Shank Halo Bridal Set
Located in Chicago, IL
of sparkling pave diamonds. Hand-mounted by skilled artisans in Chicago, this ring is a true work of
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Zoe and Morgan Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold White and Black Diamond Wedding Bands
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
reflected in the pavé set diamond bands. They strengthen each other, creating a piece of perfect symmetry
Category

2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Luca Jouel Black Diamond Lotus Cocktail Band and Petite Arch Necklace
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
Necklace This dark and dramatic dress ring is pave' set with 282 mixed size black diamonds in an ornate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Palladium, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Certified 2 Carats Burmese Ruby Diamonds Platinum 18 Carats White Gold Daisy Rin
Located in Paris, FR
Dimensions: 14.89 x 17.28 x 6.80 mm (0.586 x 0.680 x 0.268 inch) Finger size: 57 (US: 8) Ring weight : 4.8
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

2.63ct Romani Christie 14kt Rose Gold Champagne Peach Sapphire Bridal Set
Located in Chicago, IL
. Our expert artisans delicately mount pave and shared prong style diamonds, creating a stunning
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

64Facets Rose Cut Diamond and Platinum Chain Necklace, 8 Carat
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- making the chain seem almost metal-less. Subtly accentuated by a pavé diamond lobster clasp and ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18-Carat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
5.26 g Ring size R (British), 8.75 (US) Condition Good condition. Clean stones. Hallmark is
Category

20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Shay 18K Yellow Gold And Open Mixed Diamond Ring 16 MM
Located in London, GB
SHAY 18k yellow gold and mixed diamond ring. Made from 18k yellow-gold with 28 pave diamonds and 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Miscellaneous

Shay 18K Yellow Gold And Open Mixed Diamond Ring 16 MM
Located in London, GB
SHAY 18k yellow gold and open mixed diamond ring. Made from 18k yellow-gold with 28 pave diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Miscellaneous

64Facets Rose Cut Diamond and Platinum Chain Necklace, 15 Carat
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: * Four different lengths: 18 inch, 32 inch, 48 inch and 64 inch (additional pavé diamond jump ring is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

White Gold, Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Briolette Earrings
Located in New York, NY
suspending an articulating open ring decorated with graduating size round diamond-cut pink tourmaline: 3.70
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

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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.