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Antique 2.17 Carat Diamond and Platinum Art Deco Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
twelve pavé set Old European cut diamonds, completing the Art Deco design. This platinum Art Deco ring
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Black and White Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
. Lastly, a black and white pearl add the perfect finishing touches to the design. Ring Size: 6.75 (53 3/8)
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 5.38 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The aquamarine is framed by twenty-two pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The bifurcated, shaped ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 6.81 Carat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Dress 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

Exquisite 18k White Gold Ring with 1.34 carat Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite pave ring features a dazzling 0.9 carat cushion shape natural diamond, flanked by
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Old Mine Fancy Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
set with pave diamonds. This vivacious engagement ring of sophisticated beauty remains in perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Cartier Trinity Classic Diamond White Yellow Rose Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Tri-Color Gold Pave Diamond Trinity Band Ring by Cartier. With 144 Round Brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.05ctw Diamond Chain Link Stackable Band Ring, 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold diamond chain link stackable band ring. This minimalist ring features a two
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s 2.60 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions Width of band 3.8mm/0.15" Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 This ring may not be professionally
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Antique 2.30 Carat Garnet and Diamond Platinum Dress 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 0.95 ct Diamond and 9k White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
twenty-three pavé set Old European cut diamonds. This impressive antique diamond ring has been
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

1940s 3.31 Carat Sapphire and 1.25 Carat Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size 5 1/8 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1920s 1.28 Carat Diamond and White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
surrounding setting is embellished with a total of ten pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The subtly flared ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond Flower Ring Estate 18k Yellow Gold Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish estate pink sapphire 7 diamond flower ring (circa early 2000s) crafted in 18 karat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Rose White Gold Diamond Labyrinth B.Zero1 Ring 355073
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A striking 18k rose and white gold diamond ring by Bvlgari from their Labyrinth B.Zero1 collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1940s 4.35 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size 11 7/8 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Antique Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.36" Height of setting 5mm/0.19" Ring Size UK Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8 1/4 This ring may be
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.70 Carat Sapphire and 1.76 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Setting 4.6mm/0.18" Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be professionally
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.49Ct Sapphire 0.87Ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Cluster Ring - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.18" Ring Size UK Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8 1/4 This ring may be professionally adjusted on
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s 1.12 Carat Diamond and Pearl Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellished with a further thirty pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The stepped, bi-lobed ring shoulders integrate
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco 2.25 Carat Diamond and Emerald Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size J 1/2 USA Size 4 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage David Webb 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Ring Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
measures 7/8” x 1 1/8” x 1/2" (2.3 x 2.9 x 1.4 cm). The ring is size 6.75 (re-sizable) and it is equipped
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Accented Diamond Round Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 Shank Maximum Width: 1.75 mm Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 2.50 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Unisex Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is pavè set to front with round brilliant cut diamonds varying in size Flanked by two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1970s 1.55 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Width of Setting 1.37cm/0.54" Height of Setting 9.4mm/0.37" Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pigeon s Blood Red Ruby Red Spinel, Pink Diamond and White Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
rest of the ring is made in 18K gold)) Pave set with 16 X Pigeon's blood red rubies 0,89 ct., 5 X
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k G...

1920s Diamond and Black Onyx Yellow Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each accented with three pavé set eight-cut diamonds and join the 18 k yellow gold ring shank at a
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.59ct Old European Diamond Mosaic Shoulders Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 1.59ct (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds -Old Cut - Pave Set - Fiery Gorgeous Brilliant Color
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 2.36 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
desired to meet personal sizing requirements. This antique GIA certified diamond dress ring has been
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Five-Row Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful band ring embellished with round diamonds pave and set in 18K yellow gold. The ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate AGL Certified Paraiba Blue Dekara Design Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate AGL certified Paraiba blue Dekara design tourmaline and diamond ring. Showcasing one oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline

1960s Modern Asymmetrical Tiger s Eye Diamond Yellow Gold Euro Shank Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
caramel color and silky luster, accented with 8 pave set round brilliant diamonds set across the face of
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tiger s Eye, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy 2.58 Carat Oval Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy oval diamond three stone engagement ring. In a platinum setting with pave set shoulders
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Custom Designed Pave Set Diamond Fashion Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Outer Halo Diamonds: 122 round brilliant cut = 1.83cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Diamonds: 8 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.54ct Diamond French Sapphire Ribbon Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 1.28ct (exact) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - G-I Color - VS2-SI2
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1ctw Old Cut Diamond Emerald Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (3) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Color
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique 2.45 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
5.86mm/0.23" Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 2.42ct Old European Marquise Baguette Diamond Cluster Wide Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
standing out with their nice large size. The remaining diamonds on this piece consist of additional
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Paraiba Tourmaline, Rose-Cut Brilliant-Cut Marquise Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind Mosaic Pave Ring, handmade in Belgium by jewellery artist Joke Quick. (no casting or
Category

2010s Belgian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1920s 0.68 Carat Emerald and 0.22 Carat Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
twenty-four pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The subtly elevated, flared ring shoulders blend seamlessly
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1990s 6.92 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
-H color & VS clarity. The top measures 14 mm x 12 mm x 8 mm height Ring size: 7 & Sizable This
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1990s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 21.36 Carat Aquamarine and 0.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each ornamented with four pavé set eight cut diamonds and blend seamlessly with the hallmarked ring
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Gold Platinum 4.01ct Watermelon Tourmaline w/ Diamond Grooved Split Shank Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Colors - Natural Inclusions -3.84ct (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Handmade 18K Gold Platinum Old Diamond Solitaire Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
pave set with old cut diamond accents for a truly glamorous touch. This handmade engagement ring would
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.19ct Freeform Geometric Montana Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold
Located in Osprey, FL
of the piece, while the surrounding pave diamonds add a touch of sparkle and elegance. The diamonds
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Tri-Color 3.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Domed Bombé Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
diamonds paired with the multi-colored gold is classic for Retro era jewelry and the ring has a
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

7.24 Carat Estate Fancy Yellow Round Diamond Wedding Plat Ring EGL, USA
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous and Rare Estate Vintage Diamond Ring with 5.73ct Transition Round Brilliant Center Diamond
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

18K Gold 2.71ct Deep Blue Sapphire 0.06ct Diamond Fine Swirl Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
sapphires. The pave diamonds are bright and lively set nicely. Classic contemporary swirl style shank
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20th Century Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Three X Crossover David Yurman Cable Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
round diamonds Band is 8 mm and tapers down to about 6 mm. Size- 7.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 1920s 1.39 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Width of Setting 1.29cm/0.51" Height of Setting 4.55mm/0.18" Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Carved Hardstone and 0.52 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 1.81cm/0.71" Height of setting 1.11cm/0.44" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size
Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.08 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold, Platinum Set Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
six pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The shoulders meld seamlessly with the plain 18k yellow gold ring
Category

Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1930s Art Deco 11.25 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

1930s Antique Art Deco 3.75 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of setting 6.3mm/0.25" Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring size may be professionally
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 2.45ct Diamond Floral Cluster Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
then pave set with 9 diamonds each which completes the floral cluster design. Due to the size and
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Natural Coral Diamond Yellow and White Gold Crescent Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
, graded H-I color and VS-SI clarity. Ring Size: 8 (Sizable) Condition: Excellent
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Hammerman Brothers Retro 2.75 Carat Diamond Emerald 14 Karat Gold Frog Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
textured scale-like finish With a pavé field back set throughout with round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k 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.