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0.75Ct Emerald 0.59Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring - Vintage Circa 1980
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

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Natural Pearl and 2.60 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.27" Ring Size UK Size R 1/2 USA Size 8 7/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

Vintage 1910s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10k Yellow and White Gold 1/2 Carat Baguette Diamond Bypass Triple Leaf Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Gram Weight: 4.0 Grams Metal Type: 10K Yellow and White Gold Ring Size: 6, 7, 8, 9.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
and a line of 8 tapered baguette diamonds on one side, with another two diamond paves that extend down
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Mid Century Platinum GIA 2.6ctw Fiery Old Cut and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 1.80ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 8
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Beauty of Swirls - Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
blue. I use 78 french pave diamond on the swirls to maximize the fire and brilliance of the ring. Free
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1990 Vintage 1.69 Carat Sapphire and Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 7.20mm/0.28" Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted on
Category

1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Emerald Cut and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bright diamond pave. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 8.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

4.50 Carat Diamond Tapered Band Ring 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Two Tone Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stylish pave diamond tapered band ring fashioned in 18 karat white and yellow gold. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Santa Maria Aquamarine Ring in 14k White Gold W Natural Diamond Halo Oval
Located in Columbus, OH
center stone. This ring has a halo of natural earth mined diamonds and a pave shank. An elegant design
Category

2010s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Diamond Trinity Ring Set in 18k Tri-Gold, with Box
By Cartier
Located in London, England
number N12100. The ring is currently a Cartier size 58, which translates to a UK size Q 1/2, USA size 8 1
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Retro Modern 1970 Sculptural Geometric Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Coral
Located in Miami, FL
with natural earth mined gemstones. Diamonds: Mount in a pave setting, with 25 round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 6.02 Carat Opal and 1.48 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

1950s 28.80 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the lobed decoration to either side, accented with a total of twenty-six pavé set eight-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.30 Carat Sapphire 1.08 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
further embellished with a pavé set Dutch cut diamond. The tapering ring shoulders integrate into the
Category

Vintage 1910s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique 10.5ct Rhodolite Garnet and 0.20ct Diamond 18k Rose Gold Dress Ring 1937
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.56cm/0.61' Height of setting 9.04mm/0.36' Ring Size UK Size J USA Size 4 5/8 The ring size may be
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Rose Gold

David Webb 2.00 CTW Diamond Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat yellow gold Signed for David Webb Circa: Late 20th century Ring Size: 8 and not sizable Measures
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

18 Karat White Gold Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Trillion Sapphires Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
millimeter Surrounded by pave set diamonds weighing 0.85 carat New Ring One of a kind ring Ring size 6 In
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modernist Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3.24 Ctw Diamonds And Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
mount with nice gemstones. Diamonds: Mount in a pave setting, with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.24
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Paris Philippine Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds and Tiger Eye
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
, with a beautiful French pave setting of 20 calibrated European round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.58
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA 6.16ctw Natural Fancy Yellow Heart Pear Shaped Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
medium from the top of the finger- 8.63mm. Finger size 6, can be re-sized. SOLID ring weight - 9.9 grams
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14k TT Gold 1ctw Round Diamond w/ Florentine Polish Finish Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
White Gold Borders Weight: 11.54 Grams Ring Size: 8 (Fitted on a finger. We can NOT custom size this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Andreoli Italy Band Ring in 18Kt White Gold with 1.34 Cts in VS Diamonds
By Andreoli
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled diamond ring band designed by Andreoli. A modern piece created in Italy by the jewelry
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Kutchinsky 1970 London Ring in 18kt Gold with 3.56 Cts Diamonds Coral Onyx
By Kutchinsky
Located in Miami, FL
setting of 8 round brilliant cuts diamonds, 0.56 carats, F/G color, VS-2 clarity. Have a total weight of
Category

Vintage 1970s English Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

David Webb Swirl Enamel Cocktail Ring 18kt Gold Platinum with 1.92 Ctw Diamond
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
enamel. Diamonds: Embellished with a pave setting composed by 48 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

14 Karat Yellow Gold, White Agate, Tsavorite Garnet and Brown Diamond Bow Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold, white agate, tsavorite garnet and brown diamond bow ring. This ring centers
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1/4ct Diamond Interlock Loop Open Shank Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Listing Gram Weight: 3.29 Grams Ring Size Available: 6, 7, 8, 9.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold

1940s 0.78 Carat Emerald and 0.28 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of setting 4.90mm/0.19" Ring Size UK Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8 1/4 This ring may be
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

AGL 3.03 Carat No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Diamond Engagement ring with AGL Certified 2.03ct Step cut Square Shaped Pink Sapphire, Very
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ray Fish White Diamond Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring Made in Italy Petronilla
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
. This is an elegant ray fish ring in white gold, covered by a pave of diamonds and three shades of blues
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire

0.78Ct Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Dress Ring, Art Deco Style, Antique Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 1.32cm/0.51" Height of setting 4.45mm/0.17" Ring Size UK Size S USA Size 9 1/8 The
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Luscious Teardrop Mobe Pearl and Faux Diamond Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Mobe Pearl Runway Ring. Marked: 925; Size 8; approx. measurement of top 32mm x 23.5mm (at widest point
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

1940s 1.55 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Rose and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.82cm/0.72" Height of Setting 1.01cm/0.4" Ring Size UK Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8 1/4 The ring size may be
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Geometric Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with 5.46 Ctw Diamonds Tiger Eye
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
pave setting, composed by 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.96 carats, E/F color, VS-2 clarity. Has a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Vasari Italy Gemstone Gold Cocktail Ring
By Vasari
Located in Southampton, PA
rutilated quartz stone. Ring Size: 6.75 (53 3/8)"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Paris Philippines Ring in 18Kt Gold VS Diamonds Tiger Eye
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
embellished, with a beautiful French pave setting of 18 calibrated European round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.55
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

1.13 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of Setting 3.8mm/0.15" Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be professionally
Category

Early 2000s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pine Green Emerald Bypass Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold OV 6x4
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful bypass ring features a vibrant green emerald in solid 14k gold with a pave diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring w Natural Diamond Accents in 14K Gold OV 6x4.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A petite stunner, this 1.13ct Ceylon sapphire ring features a classic design with a sparkling pavé
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.80 Carat Thai Ruby and 1.12 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions Width of setting 1.74cm/0.68' Height of setting 7.6mm/0.3' Ring Size UK Size G USA Size 3 3/8
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Theo Fennell Ruby and Diamond Skull and Snake Rhodium Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, England
An extremely striking ruby and diamond skull and snake ring by Theo Fennell, set in 18k white gold
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Bvlgari Roma Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.58 Ctw In Diamonds And Emerald
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
pave setting, with 8 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total of 0.48 carats, white
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Roma Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.58 Ctw In Diamonds And Emerald
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
clarity. Diamonds: Mount in a pave setting, with 8 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Handmade One of a Kind H&H 3.19 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
x 8 milometers. The shank is embraced by three rows of pave set round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pomellato Pin Up Yellow Gold Lemon Quartz Tsavorite Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
sides of the ring feature accents set with a pave of tsavorite and ~.48ct of diamonds. Ring Size: 6.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

3 ct Pink Morganite and Diamond Ring in Solid 14K Dual White/Rose Gold Oval 11x9
Located in Columbus, OH
Stone : Pink Morganite Treatment : Heated Hardness : 7.5-8 Shape : Round Cut : Faceted Size
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Paloma s Melody Ring Five-Band Estate Jewelry
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, total weight approximately 0.90 carat). The ring is size 8; not resizable. Each band is 1/8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique 3.45 Carat Zircon and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with eight bezel and pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The subtly flared ring shoulders integrate with
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dover Jewelry GIA Colombian Emerald Platinum Elegant Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds, 0.80 Carats, G-H, VS1-VS2, Round Cut, Pave Set Metal: Platinum Weight: 4.7 Grams Measurements
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

CARTIER Paris Tutti Frutti St Petersburg Ring In Platinum With Carved Gems &
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
French pave settings, with 108 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.08 carats, white colorless E
Category

1990s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

1920s Antique French 2.82 Carat Sapphire and Sapphire White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
USA Size 8 1/4 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1920s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

One-of-a-kind Amethyst and Multi-Color Sapphire Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
round pink and purple sapphires, and the prongs flash with 8 bezel-set round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 14k Gold GIA Burma No Heat Star Ruby Sapphire Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
** (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS2-SI2 Clarity - 0.10ctw
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Band, Skinny Diamond Band, Thin Diamond Band, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
A mid-century 14 karat yellow and white gold diamond wedding band. This stackable ring features 9
Category

Vintage 1950s Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Band, 14K Yellow Gold, Retro Diamond Band, Stackable Diamond Rin
Located in McLeansville, NC
A retro 14 karat yellow and white gold diamond band. This ring features a row of pavé set single
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Diamond Band
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
the diamonds is F with VS clarity. The ring weighs 10.9 grams. Size 8
Category

20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (14K-L) estate wedding band pave set with eighteen full cut diamonds, 0.10
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.