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1.90ctw Chocolate and White Diamond Wreath Pendant Necklace in 14K and 18K
Located in Vienna, VA
Diamond Necklace 18K/14K White gold Diamond Weight: approx. 1.90 CTW Pendant Size: approx. 7/8”W X 1 1/8”T
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Blue Zircon Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Boston, MA
European cut blue zircon, this ring features accenting pave set Swiss cut diamonds. Grading as beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, White Gold

Art Deco 0.65 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
carat center diamond this ring features pave set accenting European cut diamonds in platinum. Grading
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
excellent condition, this ring is currently a size 8 1/4 US. We are happy to offer expert resizing free of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Classic 1 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
blue sapphire this ring features pave set accenting diamonds throughout the luxurious 18 karat white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
this ring also features pave set accenting diamonds throughout the mounting. Grading as beautiful VS
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 0.95 Carat GIA Certified Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Boston, MA
the top of the mounting are a total of ten pave set single cut diamonds. Grading as superb VS clarity
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Gorgeous Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
deco period engagement ring in exceptional condition. Currently a size 8 US, we are happy to offer
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Boston, MA
excellent condition, this ring is a size 8 1/2 US. Ring measures just shy of 6mm wide.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.25ctw Pave Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 8 Contoured Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Finger: 4.6 mm Band / Shank Width: 4.1 mm This ring is a size 8, but it can be resized up 2 sizes for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1ctw Pave Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 8 Anniversary Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Height: 9.5 mm Rise Above Finger: 3.6 mm Band / Shank Width: 3.1 mm This ring is a size 8, but it can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.44ctw White Diamond Yellow Sapphire Pave Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 8
Located in McLeansville, NC
This ring is a size 8, but it can be resized up 3 sizes for a $30 fee per size.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
. Handcrafted in 18 karat white gold with pave set diamonds weighing 3.36 carats. The ring tapers around the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Pave Diamond Love Ring Size O (55)
Located in London, GB
: 4.8 grams Ring Size: O (55) Band Width: 4.8mm Diamonds: 0.31 carats, Colour: E-F, Clarity: VVS Marked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Oval Diamond Pave Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Make a stunning statement with Ri Noor's Large Oval Diamond Pave Ring. The captivating ring
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Morganite Diamond Cocktail Ring, 14KT White Gold, Ring Size 8, Something Pink
Located in McLeansville, NC
clarity Ring Size 8 Rise Off Of Finger: 8.15 mm Width: 1/2 in. Weight: 5.5 dwts. / 8.55 grams Metal
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Love Pavé Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
diamonds weighing in total 0.31ct. The ring is Carter size 57, and fits size 8, and is accompanied by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Pave Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
: Manufacturer's Box Ring Size: 5.75 (50 7/8)
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Pave Pear Mounting Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
of 0.56 carats of diamonds. Mount holds about a 1carat diamond Ring Size: 5.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1 Carat Pave Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
color and SI1 in clarity. Ring Size: 8 (can be sized) Total Weight: 10.8g (6.9dwt) Measurements: 0.85" x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Pave Gold Heart Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1990 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond pave Heart Ring by Cartier. Set with Round Brilliant cut
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Gold Pave Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Pave Ring, set with Fine White Round Brilliant cut
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Round Brilliant Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. Diamonds are H/I in color and VS in clarity Ring Size: 8 Ring Measurements: 1.03″ x 0.74″ x 0.98″ Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Wide Diamond Pave Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Pave Wide Band Ring, set with Approximately 5 Carats, round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Yurman Diamond Pink Opal Solari Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 8 - 8.5
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
Ring Size 8 - 8.5 Rise Off Of Finger: 10 mm Length: 7/16 in. Weight: 4 dwts. / 6.22 grams Stamps
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond White Gold Pave Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18K white gold and is set with ~1.50ct of round brilliant diamonds. Ring Size: 6.25 (52 1/8) Retail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.80ctw Pave Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 8.5 Wedding Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Rise Above Finger: 3.3 mm Band / Shank Width: 3.4 mm This ring is a size 8 1/2, but it can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Southampton, PA
approximately 1.90 carats. Ring Size: 7.75 (55 7/8) Ring Top Dimensions: 22 x 13mm Band Thickness: 7 mm Ring
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Diamond Pave gold Buckle Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, PA
is as proud and glamorous as the woman who wears it. Included Items: Manufacturer's Box Ring Size
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Huge Heart Ring 2.50ct Pave Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Sz 8
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond & sapphire heart ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.50ctw Pave Diamond Ring 14k White Yellow Gold Size 8.5 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Width: 9.8 mm This ring is a size 8 1/2, but it can be resized down 1 size for a $50 fee or up 3 sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Alexandrite Purple Sapphire Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
brilliant-cut diamonds: 0.40 ct 8 X No heat Purple sapphire: 0.48ct. 11 X Round cut colorchanging
Category

2010s Belgian Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Alexandrite, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold...

Wide Pavé Diamond Band Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, Ring, Statement Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 1980's 18 karat yellow gold wide pavé diamond band ring. This statement diamond band features a
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kabana 14K Gold Mother of Pearl Mosaic Diamond Accent Ring – Size 8
By Kabana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 17 round brilliant, pavé-set (~0.15–0.20 carats estimated) Ring Size: 8 (resizable upon request
Category

1990s Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
ring is made of 18K yellow gold and is set with a pave of 1.50ct of white diamonds. Band Thickness: 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1.00 Carat Pave Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A gorgeous cocktail ring handcrafted in 18k yellow gold set with rose cut pave diamonds G color
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Versace Diamond Pave Gold Flower Charm Ring
By Versace
Located in Southampton, PA
motif paired with a dangling flower charm and a diamond pave put this ring in a class by itself. Ring
Category

Late 20th Century Italian More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Serpenti Full Diamond Pave Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
pave. Absolutely breathtaking! Included Items: Manufacturer's Box Ring Size: 5.25 (49 5/8)
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Pave and Ruby Band Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
gleaming platinum. Ring Top Dimensions: 20 x 15mm Ring Size: 5.75 (50 7/8)
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Chimento Illusione Amethyst Diamond Pave Gold Ring
By Chimento
Located in Southampton, PA
: Manufacturer's Box Ring Size: 6.75 (53 3/8), 7.25 (54 5/8) Diamond Carat Weight: 2.95
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond Pave Gold Double Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold for a classic luxurious appeal. Ring Size: 5.5(50) Ring Top Dimensions: 20 x 13mm Band
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Emerald Diamond Pave Gold Solitaire Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Southampton, PA
, while the emerald weighs 0.99 carats. Ring Top Dimensions: 12mm x 22mm Band 14mm Top 8mm Ring Size 8
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman 1ctw Pavé Diamond Large Albion Ring, Sterling Silver, Ring
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage sterling silver pavé diamond statement ring by David Yurman. This ring from the Albion
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Roberto Demeglio Diamond White Gold Full Pave Ring
By Roberto Demeglio
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 18k white gold Roberto Demeglio diamond ring. The ring comprises of a full pave set with
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

ON HOLD Wide Pavé Diamond Band Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, Ring, Statement Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
'ON HOLD' A 1980's 18 karat yellow gold wide pavé diamond band ring. This statement diamond band
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold and Platinum Pavé Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
1970's ring in 18K yellow gold features pavé round diamonds in platinum. There are 41 round
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Carrera y Carrera Black Diamond Pave Gold Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
-catching. The ring is made of carved 18K white gold and features a lovely ~.31ct black diamond pave. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black rhodium plated sterling silver ring with 0, 8 carat diamonds size 7
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
the diamonds have a modern silver-ish color, set pavé on the dome and all around the ring.
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Halo Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
mm in width, and the band measures 3.2 mm in width. The ring weighs 8 grams and is a size 5.25. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pink Sapphire Pave Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weight of 0.18cts Ring surface measurements Length: 3/8" Width: 1/4" Size: 7
Category

20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Rose Gold Flat-Drop Ring with 32 Champagne Diamonds, Size US 8
By THEVAULT15
Located in Boostedt, DE
meticulously set champagne diamonds in a pavé-style arrangement, the ring exudes timeless brilliance. The
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Platinum Amethyst and Pave Diamond Stack Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: VS1-2 Amethyst: 2 emerald cut = 11.80cttw Ring Size: 8 (please allow up to 2 additional business
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Large Pavé Diamond Cocktail Band Ring in 14k
Located in Miami, FL
and fits a size 8. The ring is 0.76 inches wide.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Pave Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
magnificent arrangement of diamonds weighing in total approximately 2.75 carats. Ring Size: 6.25 (52 1/8
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay Diamond Pavé Yellow Gold Bombe Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Southampton, PA
mm and top height of 8 mm, while top dimensions measure 23 by 18 mm. Ring Size: 8.25
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Buckle Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
sheen of its 18K yellow gold shanks and its diamond-set buckle motifs. Ring Size: 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Pave Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
. Included Items: Manufacturer's Pouch Ring Size: 5.75 (50 7/8)
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 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.