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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

Art Deco Style 1.47 Carat Antique Diamond Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
8 Pear Cut Pink Sapphires 2.49 Carats Total ; Vivid Purple-Red Color Ring Size: 6.5, sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

1970s 5.27 Carat Pink Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fourteen pavé set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The flared ring shoulders integrate
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Sterling Silver 14 Karat Gold Plated Diamond Peace Ring
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
plating - size 7.5 - shiny finish - pave cut diamonds - comfortable fit - typically fits on index/middle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

REINHOLD REILING 1970 Germany Modernist Ring In 18Kt Gold With Lapis Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
ring is designed with two cylinders; one small accented with seven white colorless diamonds, and one
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Vintage 1960s German Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

25.61 Carat Aquamarine and 3.02 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.77cm/0.7" Height of Setting 1.4cm/0.55" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 0.56 Carat Diamond and White Gold Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a further six pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The plain ring shoulders integrate with the main
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Movado Pebble Gold Cocktail Ring
By Movado
Located in Southampton, PA
. The ring is made of 18K white gold and boasts shanks set with a partial pave of diamonds. Lastly, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum 2.15ctw Channel Baguette Round Diamond 3 Row Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
transitional cut diamonds in which are fishtail pave set at both sides, adding a truly glamorous look to this
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

CARTIER Onyx Gold Ring c1970
By Cartier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Cartier, A good-looking Gold Diamond and Onyx Ring. The 5/8" x 1/2" 18k yellow gold ring with three
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring, Circa 1960
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 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.42Ct Black Star Sapphire 0.30Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Owl Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
9.34mm/0.36" Ring Size UK Size X USA Size 11 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted on
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.80 Carat Emerald and 1.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size 8 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1.12 Carat Emerald 1.23 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Setting 1.67cm/0.66" Height of Setting 5mm/0.2" Ring Size UK Size K USA Size 5 1/8 The ring size may be
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Maillon Panthere Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18 karats with high polish finish. Diamonds: Mounted in a French pave setting, with 35
Category

20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1980 1.25 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.21" Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request
Category

Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1930s Art Deco Diamond and Black Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
elevated, flared ring shoulders are each accented with a single pavé set Dutch cut diamond and blend
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1940s French 3.62 Carat Citrine and 1.23 Carat Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.30" Ring Size UK Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8 1/4 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size
Category

Vintage 1940s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Platinum

Spark 18k White Gold Emerald Cut Vivid Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Royal Blue Color - 7.7x5.2mm (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Graduated Baguette Cut - Channel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Emerald Shaped Ceylon Sapphire Trillion Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
5 millimeter Surrounded by pave set diamonds weighing 0.85 carat Ring measuring 0.40 inch in width
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Padparadscha Sapphire Pink Diamond Pink Sapphire Intense Pink Spinel Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
diamonds 0.46 ct. 10 X Fancy Chocolate pink brilliant-cut diamonds 0,23 ct. 8 X Unheated Pink Sapphires
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sap...

Antique French 1.71 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a further eight pavé set Dutch cut diamonds to complete the design. The subtly elevated ring
Category

Vintage 1910s French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Estate Bulgari Spiga Diamond Band 18 Karat White Gold Flexible Ring Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
& Measurements: The ring is a size 8 and is slightly flexible to allow for wear at approx. 1/4 to 1/2 size up
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Joke Quick Flash Black Opal Alexandrite Rose-Cut Diamond Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
DEGVVS brilliant-cut diamonds 0,16 ct.. Size EU 54 US 6 3/4 . This ring can be resized. Joke Quick
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Si...

Antique Art Deco White Gold Platinum Old Cut Diamond Filigree Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.25ct (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Stunning 8.48 Carat Certified Natural Fancy Yellow Square Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
ring measures 19.6 mm x 19.15 mm x 9.97 mm. Ring is a size 8 and may be sized. Hallmarked, "18K
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

IGI Certified 1/2 Carat Diamond 10K Yellow Gold Beaded Milgrain Band Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Certification: International Gemological Institute Ring Size Available: 6, 7, 8 and 9.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colossal 10.77 Carat Fancy Natural Colored and White Diamonds 2-Tone Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
and white gold "pillow top" cocktail ring is approximately 10.77 carats of diamonds. Ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White G...

Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Wrap Around Ring 18k White/Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
occasions. A very special, one-of-a-kind ring! Ring size 8 Complimentary sizing as needed 6 Paraiba
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k G...

Vintage 14k White Gold 2.27ctw Old European Diamond Large Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This substantial floral cocktail diamond ring is crafted in solid 14K white gold. The top is
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modernist 1960 Sculptural Geometric Ring In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds Tiger Eye
Located in Miami, FL
earth mined gemstones such: diamonds and a pair of carved tiger eyes. Diamonds: Mount in a pave setting
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.72ct E/VS1 XXX
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A modern platinum diamond and sapphire engagement ring. The ring features a round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.92 Carat Amethyst and 1.20 Carat Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring, circa 1920
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 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1925 Art Deco Cocktail Ring Platinum 44.47 Ctw Diamonds Star Sapphire
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
, VS-1 clarity, Diamonds: Mount in a pave setting, with 38 European round diamonds, 1.16 carats, F/G
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage French 2.32 Carat High Zircon and Diamond, Platinum Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.31" Height of setting 7.51mm/0.3" Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 The ring size may be
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Platinum

GCS Certified 3.72 carat Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
5mm/0.2" Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Boucheron White Gold, Diamond, Tahitian Pearl and Pearl Toi Et Moi Ring
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
shoulders (44). Total diamond weight approximately 0.75 carats. Finger size approximately 8 1/2. Gross
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari 18ct White Gold B.Zero1 4-Band Diamond Ring .8ct 17.38g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
internal bands, adorned with pavé-set round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately .8 carats. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1940s French 3.71 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
elevated, pierced decorated ring shoulders are each accented with a single pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, set
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Joke Quick Pink Diamond Unheated Pink Sapphire Intense Pink Spinel Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
gold 9,3 gram. Pave set with : 7 X Fancy Light Pink fancy shape Rose-cut diamonds 1,51 ct.; 8 X Fancy
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA European Bezel Diamond Open Work Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
solitaire is wonderfully complemented by 8, old single cut, diamonds in which are neatly set throughout the
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18K Gold Platinum GIA Pear Diamond w/ Accents Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
bypass design are pave set with round brilliant diamond accents for a truly glamorous touch and further
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 25.61 Carat Aquamarine and 3.02 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Setting 1.4cm/0.55" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Retro 14K Gold Palladium 1.02ctw Old Cut Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- G-I Color - 0.60ctw (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds- Old Single Cut - Pave Set - VS2/SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Palladium

Fantastic 2.6 Carat Pear Cut Aquamarine Diamond Modern Swirl 18 Karat Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
embellished with a two-tier halo of pave set diamonds in this contemporary estate ring. Pave diamonds also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

IMPORTANT 18k Gold 2.85ctw GIA Burma Marquise Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color w/ one stone being K/L color - 3.40ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 5.82 (approx.) Ring Size: 8
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Jabel 1.00 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Double Row Vintage Band Ring
By Jabel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pierced shoulders. Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold. Signed Jabel. Circa: 1950s. Ring Size: 8 1/4 & sizable
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Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Paris GAIA Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold Chrysoprase, Diamonds, Rubies Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
gemstones and white colorless diamonds. The design of the ring was inspired by the Indian Mughal, tutti
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

1930s Antique 5.52 Carat High Zircon and Diamond White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
USA Size 8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Diamond with 4 Natural Brazil Paraibas 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
lines of pave shank is set with natural pink and white diamonds. The combined weight of pink diamonds is
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, P...

18k Yellow Gold AGL 3.56ctw Fancy Pink Orange Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Complete Info ** Natural Genuine Diamonds - 26 Round Brilliant Cut & 8 Square Step Cut - Pave & Channel Set
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Marcus and Co. Art Deco 1.95 Carats Diamond Platinum Bombè Band Engagement Ring
By Marcus Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum. Maker's mark for Marcus and Co.. Circa: 1930s. Ring Size: 8 & sizable. Measures: North to South
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 3.75 Carat Ruby and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds, and meld seamlessly with the plain ring shank. The ring
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1990s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Vintage Cartier Ruby And Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mimi Dome Ring. A very rare yellow gold Cartier
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Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1920s Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Five-Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Width of Setting 1.7cm/0.67" Height of Setting 3.59mm/0.14" Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 The
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20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

55.16Ct Emerald Cut Citrine and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with six pavé set Old European cut diamonds, totalling 0.54Ct. The pierced decorated and tapering ring
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold over Silver 1/2 Carat Diamond Halo Cluster Split Shank Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Grams Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver Ring Sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose 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.