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David Yurman Labrynth Triple-Loop Ring with Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Miami, FL
David Yurman Labrynth Triple-Loop Ring crafted in silver and 18K yellow gold with pave set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Retro 18kt Sapphire + Diamond Domed Bombé Ring 3ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
! Measurements: The ring has a finger size 7.5 and can be resized if needed. The front sapphire and diamond bombé
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Italian Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size T USA Size 9 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Sapphire Pink Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
sapphire and a cabochon pink tourmaline, each band set with a section of pave-set diamonds weighing
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k G...

Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring Weighing Four Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Surrounded by pave set diamonds weighing 0.75 carat New Ring Ring size 6 In Stock Ring can be resized Blue
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Fashion Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Weight: 9.7 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1910s Antique Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size Q USA Size 8 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1980s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 6.02mm/0.23" Ring Size UK Size R 1/2 USA Size 8 7/8 This ring may be professionally adjusted in
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.75 Carat Domed Diamond White Gold Heart Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Domed 14k white gold pavé set heart cocktail ring with full cut diamonds set very closely together
Category

Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

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

1940s French Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
round cut diamond, pavé set to a platinum square shaped setting. The flared, subtly elevated ring
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Full Eternity Ring 3.60 Carat
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k yellow gold pave set diamond full eternity ring by Cartier. The ring comprises of 72
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Finger "Love" Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Diamonds Totaling 0.65 carats that are graded as VS Clarity & G/H Color. Finger Sizes 8 & 7 can be adjusted
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s, 1.06 Carat Diamond and Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 1.27cm/0.50" Height of setting 8.45mm/0.33" Ring Size UK Size K USA Size 5 1/8 The ring size may
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

De Beers Round Brilliant Pave Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diamonds. Diamonds are G in color and VS in clarity. Size: 8 Total Weight: 3.0g (1.9dwt) Measurements: 0.90
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Full Eternity Ring 3.60 Carat
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k yellow gold pave set diamond full eternity ring by Cartier. The ring comprises of 72
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 6.81 Carat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamonds 8 Dimensions Width of setting 1.64cm/0.65' Height of setting 7.07mm/0.28' Ring Size UK Size O
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Victoria Casal Mother of Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
, for additional sparkle, the ring is set with an ~2.29ct diamond pave. Retail Price: $18,000.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1895 Solitaire 1.26 TW Diamond Paved Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pave Diamonds in the ring .30cts + .96 center Platinum Classic Pave Brilliant Cut ref. N4160800
Category

2010s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Ring 2.23ct G/VVS1 XXX
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant platinum diamond engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. The ring is set to the centre with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Bow Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
throughout. On the either side of the sapphire are 8 round brilliant cut diamonds in a pave setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Padparadscha Sapphire Paraiba Tourmaline White Diamond Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Experience the exquisite allure of this one of a kind Rose Gold Ring, a true masterpiece
Category

2010s Belgian Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Paraib...

Antique 13.23 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Setting 9.65mm/0.38" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

1910s Antique 1.50 Carat Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
further six pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The subtly elevated ring shoulders integrate with the Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Dome Heart Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Measurements: 14 mm wide x 8 mm high Total diamond weight:---cts Ring size: 6.1/2 (Sizable) This item
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

1930s Antique 1.62 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring shoulders are each ornamented with three pavé set eight-cut diamonds, tapering to meet the main
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1980s TRIO Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
diamonds of an estimated 12 carats. Absolutely fabulous! Dimensions are 17mm (11/16") x 22mm (7/8") Ring
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Set Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Diamonds totalling 0.70ct, clarity VS, colour G/H in a Pave Setting. Set in 18k Yellow Gold. Ring Size UK O
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decorated, elevated ring shoulders are accented with four platinum pavé set Old European cut diamonds and
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1930s Art Deco 1.79 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Q USA Size 8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.22 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions Width of setting 4.04mm/0.16" Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 Due to the style of the ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Bombe Ring, 1970s
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The ring is size 5.5 and can be re-sized. Weight 19.7 grams. The ring measures 7/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 inch
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.66 carat Certified Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
condition. Ring Weight: 5.1 grams Measurements: 12 mm wide and 8 mm high Total diamond weight
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dinh Van Wide Gold Band with Pavé Diamond Center
Located in New York, NY
. diamonds. Current ring size: 8
Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Fancy Green Yellow GIA Cert Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamond weight 0.78-cts Ring size: 7. (Sizable) This item is accompanied by a professional
Category

Late 20th Century American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yell...

1920s 2.30 Carat Garnet and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Setting 1.4cm/0.55" Height of Setting 7mm/0.28" Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring size may be
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

1930s 1.25 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size S USA Size 9 1/8 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique French Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Setting 1.17cm/0.46" Height of Setting 5.5mm/0.22" Ring Size UK Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8 1/4 The ring size
Category

Vintage 1920s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1 1/7 Carat Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
-I2 Diamond Weight: 1.16 cttw Diamond Setting Type: Pave and Channel Metal Type: 10K Gold Ring Sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

East West 6.90 Carat Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Cut 0.60 carats total ; Color G-H, VS-SI Clarity Ring Size: 8, sizable Rise Above Finger: 8mm Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Thin Diamond Eternity Wedding Band, 18KT White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
eternity design with pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .56 total carats and a
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Old Mine Cut Diamond Heart and Arrow Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite and unusual diamond heart ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! This
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Yellow Gold and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8 1/4 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.90 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders with a pierced design Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1880 Ring Size: 8 1/2 & sizable Measures
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1940s French 1.60 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.31cm/0.52" Width of Setting 1.34cm/0.53" Height of Setting 4.2mm/0.17" Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.82Ct Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring - Antique Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
crafted in platinum. The platinum diamond eternity ring is pavé set with twenty-six Old European round
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.00 Carat Oval Blue Zircon Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
yellow gold ring with round pave set accent diamonds set in white gold on each side of the setting. 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Width of setting 1.6cm/0.63" Height of setting 9.11mm/0.36" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring, 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold amethyst, pink sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. This February birthstone
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size 9 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1900s Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8 1/4 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Leaf and Branch Ring
Located in New York, NY
, these natural diamonds showcase a captivating H-I color and I1-I2 clarity. Perfectly sized at ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Valente Milano Diamond Amethyst Agate 18 Karat Gold Statement Ring
By Valente
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Substantial ring features a pavè diamond pyramidal X form Round brilliant cut diamonds weigh in
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Ring of Geometric Sculptural Design
Located in New York, NY
A Retro odeonesque platinum, gold, and diamond ring of geometric design, featuring a pavé diamond
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
matched in colour and clarity. The ring is currently a UK size J, US 4 5/8, and EU 49, but can be adjusted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere de Cartier Diamond and Tsavorite Ring 1.50 Carat
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 Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

【Énigma】Flexible Lace — 18K Gold 2.2ct Diamond Soft-Link Ring
Located in New York, NY
ingenuity, brilliance, and timeless craftsmanship — fits comfortably on US ring sizes below 8. Only one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 2.08 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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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.