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Cartier Panthere de Cartier Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
as the eye. The ring measures 7mm in width and is currently a UK size K1/2, US 5 3/8 but can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cerrone Aquamarine Diamond Oval Ring 11.12ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Cerrone Aquamarine Oval Ring, four claw set in 18ct white gold with 6 diamonds pavé set on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold

Morganite Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring, 10K Rose Gold, Light Pink Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 10 karat rose gold morganite, pink sapphire and diamond ring. This ring features a three stone
Category

1990s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Round Brilliant Pave Diamond Adjustable Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. Diamonds are G in color and SI in clarity Ring Size: 6-8 (adjustable) Ring Measurements: 0.97″ x 0.16″ x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and elevated pierced decorated ring shoulders are embellished with four pavé set eight-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald and Diamond Bombé Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A modern emerald and diamond fancy bombé style ring, centrally claw set with an emerald-cut emerald
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Graff Diamond Yellow Gold Domed Ring
By Graff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graff diamond-pavé and yellow gold domed ring circa 1980. Jacob's Diamond & Estate Jewelry
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Heart Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
by 2.03 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds pave-set around the ring adding extra brilliance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Jacket Ring, 14K White Gold, Diamond Enhancer
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold diamond jacket ring. This enhancer wrap ring features pavé set round
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
be sized if needed. The ring is slightly over 5/8" in the center; the diamond part is graduating
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Fancy Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
border set with brilliant cut diamond to a pave set bifurcate shoulders. Finger size: 8 Weight: 3.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of Setting 3.9mm/0.15" Ring Size UK Size T USA Size 9 5/8 The ring size may be professionally
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.51 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
diamond border and diamond platinum ring, mounted with 8 prongs. The round accent diamonds, add
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sebastien Barier GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sebastien Barier Ring Featuring One G Color and VS2 Clarity 1.57 Carat Round Brilliant Cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bulgari Diamond and Gold Open Heart Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
hearts, pave-set with round diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat, gross weight 14.1 grams, size 6 1
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Chaumet White Gold Diamond Ring 1.08 Carat
By Chaumet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
approximately 55 round brilliant cut diamonds in a pave setting with an approximate weight of 1.08ct. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Audemars Piguet Diamond Set Royal Oak Ring
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 18k white gold Audemars Piguet diamond set ring Royal Oak Offshore collection. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
emerald cabochon plays the role of main stone in this design. Ring Size: 6.25 (52 1/8)
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Set Bamboo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish 18k yellow gold diamond set ring from the Cartier Bamboo collection. The ring is set to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabulous 1940 s Platinum and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A platinum and diamond ring. Circa 1940. The ring centers a brilliant cut diamond weighing
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French Collection Amethyst Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
is set with a dazzling pave of ~8.05ct of black diamonds. Ring Size: 6.25 (52 1/8), 7.25 (54 5/8)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond Double Coeurs Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Napoli, NA
: fully signed Cartier, 1995, numbered, 750. Weight - 15,4 grams. Ring Size: fits as 8 +/- & not sizable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Weston, MA
approximately 1.12cts Calibre-cut emeralds weigh approximately 0.46cts Approximately 0.34cts of diamonds Size 8
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Odelia Amethyst Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
. The ring is made of rhodium-treated 18K white gold and is set with an ~3.52ct diamond pave. Lastly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Peridot Diamond Cocktail Ring 11.71ct center
Located in Narberth, PA
diamonds. The diamonds vary in size and are graduated, forming glittering rows at the shoulders of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

1950s 1.29 Carat Diamond Platinum Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
twist design ring shoulders are each embellished with a pair of pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Snake Bypass Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This incredible 14k gold ring flashes with sparkle as a diamond encrusted snake wraps itself into
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1980s Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
four (24) diamonds weigh approximately 0.50 carats. Size 8 1/2. Gross weight is approximately 16.0
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Diamond Tronchetto Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
top set with brilliant-cut diamonds in pavé formation, totaling approximately 0.75 carats. The
Category

1990s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Coral and Diamond Crossover Ring, Circa 1970
Located in London, GB
An Italian coral and diamond set crossover ring, formed of two tapering carved, polished coral
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut diamonds, pavé set. The elevated and pierced decorated ring shoulders integrate with the main
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
further twenty pavé set eight-cut diamonds embellish the Art Deco design. The subtly elevated ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1980s Bow Ring Diamond Sapphire Gold Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Bow Ring Diamond Sapphire Gold Platinum 1980s bow ring set with diamonds and sapphires
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Princess Cut Diamond Ring 2.02 Carat GIA Certified
Located in Mayfair, London, London
clarity. The 2mm ring is currently a UK size K, US 5 1/8, but can be adjusted for the perfect fit and has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18k White Gold Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
18K White Gold Baguette Diamond Ring Size 8 - 10 Baguette diamonds surrounded by pave round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

1940s Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 1.90mm/0.07" Ring Size UK Size J USA Size 4 5/8 This ring may not be adjusted in size due to the
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Erte Limited Edition Diamond Gold Ring
By Erté
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set inside its folds from a diamond pave motif to the side, ring size 5 1/2, approximately 7/8" long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Black Enamel Gold and Diamond Ring Large Scale
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made of 18k Yellow Gold, this striking black enamel and diamond ring makes a strong statement. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Colorless 1.69 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sebastien Barier Ring Featuring One D Color and VVS2 Clarity 1.69 Carat Round Brilliant Cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

European Diamond Emerald Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
. 1.15 carats. Further embellished by 8 spacial cut onyx All enclosed by pave-set diamond frame
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamond Infinity Band Ring, 10K Yellow Gold, Diamond Wedding Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 10 karat yellow gold diamond infinity band ring. This diamond wedding band features a criss cross
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
totalling approximately 0.38ct. The ring is currently a UK size J, US 4 5/8 and EU 49, but can be adjusted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s 1.72 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of setting 5.13mm/0.20" Ring Size UK Size T USA Size 9 5/8 Date: Circa 1950 SKU
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Love Diamond Paved White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Authentic Cartier Love 18k White Gold Diamond Paved Ring. Sized at 8 (57), this stunning piece features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels White Gold Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
flower are pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.30ct. The ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold and Diamond Large Hexagon Dome Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18k Rose Gold Hexagon shaped Dome Ring, measuring 1 1/8 X 1 inch across the top and 1/2 inch in
Category

Early 2000s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

4.62ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
/I Accent Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Width: 3.5 mm Tapers to 8 mm Mounting Size: Size 6.25 (Can Be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier White Gold and Diamond Double Stacker Rings
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
. The rings are all US size 4 5/8, UK size J and EU 48.5, and have a gross weight of 9.40 grams. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Diamond Gold Platinum Dome Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
. 26.9 Grams Ring Size: 8 1/2 ( Size adjustment with ring guard ) Total Diamond weight approx
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Sapphire and Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
the flower are pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.38ct. The ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels White Gold Diamond Alhambra Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
flower are pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.30ct. The ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 3.89 Carat Round Diamond G-VVS2 Platinum Diamond Engagment Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
, resizable upon request. Ring size: 6 ( Sizable) Weight: 12.5 gr Measurement: 12mm x 12mm x 8 mm Total
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.08 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of setting 6.59mm/0.26" Ring Size UK Size J USA Size 4 5/8 The ring size may be professionally
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 1.32cm/0.51" Height of setting 7.29mm/0.28" Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 The ring size may
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Lapis Malachite and Tigers Eye Interchangable Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An interesting gold, lapis lazuli, malachite, tigers eye and diamond ring. The 3/4 x 5/8" 18k
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold

Illario 5 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
By Illario
Located in Napoli, NA
cut Diamonds Pavé graded G color Vvs1. Size: US 6 1/2, resizable on request, free of charge Weight: 8
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Scalloped Diamond Anniversary Band Ring, 14KT White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold scalloped diamond anniversary band ring. This stackable ring features five
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.