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Schlumberger for Tiffany Pave X Ring with Enamel
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
ring is size 6 3/4. The front is 3/8 " wide, tapering to 1/8 in the back of the band. Pave round cut
Category

1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Heavy 24K Gold Snake Ring Diamond Pave Cobra Asp Cleopatra Elizabeth Taylor
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Diamonds : 1.30 Carats Total Ring Size: 5.5, sizeable Dimensions: 1 3/4" L x 7/8" W x 7/8" D (based on
Category

2010s Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Heavy 24K Gold Snake Ring Diamond Pave Cobra Asp Cleopatra Elizabeth Taylor
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Diamonds : 1.30 Carats Total Ring Size: 5.5, sizeable Dimensions: 1 3/4" L x 7/8" W x 7/8" D (based on
Category

2010s Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fiery 18k White Gold GIA 3.66ct Round Yellow Diamond Pave Swirl Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Material: Solid 18k white Gold Weight: 8 Grams Ring Size: 5 (With the horseshoe inside the ring. We can
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Men s Vintage 18K Rosy Gold Platinum Old European Pave Diamond Platter Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Single Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/SI1
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Bulgari Parentesi 18 Karat White Gold .42 Carat Pave Diamond Flex Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
carat total weight Ring Size: 8 Width: 8.37 mm Weight: 14.7 grams Stamped BVLGARI 750 Made in France
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 6.04 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Wedding Pave Halo Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Impressive, Timeless Micro Pave 14K Rose Gold Pave Halo PEAR shaped Diamond ring. The
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Unique Chrysoberyl Cat s Eye with Diamond Pave Ring 18K Gold Platinum 6g+R6712
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Unique Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye with Diamond Pave Ring 18K Gold & Platinum 6g+R6712 ♥ Beautiful
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Oval Blue Sapphire Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
: 8 round diamonds, approx. 0.40ctw G SI Ring is approx. 14mm at front and 4mm at base Weight: 9.8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Delicate 0.74ct Pink Tourmaline and Natural Diamonds Pave Ring in 18K Yellow Gol
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite pave ring, crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, is a testament to refined elegance
Category

2010s Singaporean Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Pave Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - 10k Rd 1.00ctw Scallop Edge Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1/2 a size for $35 Metal Content: 10k White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

.67 ct. Alexandrite Oval and Diamond Pave 18k Yellow and White Gold Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring size 8 Complimentary sizing as needed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Tiffany Co. Tiffany T Wide Pave Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8 Sleek and sophisticated diamond band ring from Tiffany & Co.. The popular Tiffany T
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Six Row Trinity Pave Diamond Wedding Ring 18 Karat Rose and White Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold Serial: #30082C Size: 57 - US 8 Total Carat Weight: 1.48 TCW Round Brilliant Diamonds F Color / VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Pave Set Topaz Patterned Figural Giraffe Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
, approximately 0.08 TCW and diamond set ossicones, approximately 0.02 TCW. Marks: 750 Dimensions: 7/8" across the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of 2 14k White and Rose Gold Diamond Eternity Ring with Micro Pavé Setting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pave' .60pts., size 8
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Houston, TX
14K yellow gold dome ring set with pave' diamonds. There 181 round diamonds totaling 4.0 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Dome Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
fifty-three round brilliant-cut Diamonds; crafted in 18k White Gold. Ring size 8. Add Pizzazz to any
Category

1990s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Statement maker! RING SIZE: 6 1/2, can be resized. DIMENSIONS: 1 3/8" wide vertical to the fingernail and
Category

Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent METAL:18k white gold RING SIZE: US 8 - IT 17 - FR 57 - UK Q, Resizable on
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Turquoise Mother of Pearl Ring, 14K White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold diamond, turquoise and mother of pearl ring. This scalloped band ring
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cabochon Diamond Gold Dome Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
weight) in this dynamic 18k yellow gold dome ring. Ring size 8 and to some extent is sizable.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A ladies band ring measuring 3/8 of an inch wide; constructed in 18K yellow gold, with platinum
Category

Late 20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emerald Diamond Platinum Dome Bombe Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a pave-set diamond dome with a collet set marquise cut diamond at the centre and two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman Morganite Diamond Wheaton Ring, .08ctw Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
.08ctw pave diamonds set on a triple cable band crafted in sterling silver. It is currently a size 7.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Sterling Silver

Faceted Labradorite and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
carats. Ring size in an 8. The fine jewelry collection is sourced, designed or created by Deborah
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, Sterling Silver

Rina Limor Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
By Rina Limor
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rina Limor Oval Precious Turquoise Cabochon Ring with Diamonds, Size 5.75 Ring by Rina Limor Fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Cartier Panther Diamond White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Strong and Massive this Diamond pave on White Gold Band Ring by Cartier is a part of the Panther
Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Tank Francaise Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
VS clarity. The 11mm ring is a US size 8, EU size 57 and UK size Q and has a gross weight of 15.70
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Pierced Engraved Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade pierced engraved old cut sapphire and pave diamond engagement ring. Circa 1910-1920. 1
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Cocktail Ring Coral 18k Gold Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Diamond WEIGHT: 21.3 grams MEASUREMENTS: Top - 13/16" Bottom - 3/8" RING SIZE: 7.25 HALLMARKS: 750
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Richard Krementz Blue Zircon Diamond Platinum Ring
By Krementz Co
Located in Carmel, CA
fully faceted oval shaped Blue Zircon weighing 7.84 carats, surrounded by Diamond pave weighing 1.09
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Platinum

Richard Krementz Tanzanite Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Krementz Co
Located in Carmel, CA
oval Tanzanite weighing 4.48 carats, surrounded by Diamond pave weighing 0.74 carats. The setting is
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940s, Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

1890s Antique Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 8mm / 0.31" Height of setting 5mm / 0.19" Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size
Category

Antique 1890s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Grasshopper Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
pave set round cut diamonds across the head and two rich red rubies as the eyes. The diamonds are
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1960s Van Cleef Arpels Diamond and Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
fashion." SIZE: 8 WEIGHT: 13.6 grams STONES: 2.75 carats total weight F color, VS clarity
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Gold, Black Enamel and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
down in size if necessary. The ring measures 1 1/8" north to south and 7/8" east to west. Gross weight
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Dior Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Wedding Band
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
meets the true love of your life! Ring Size: 5.75 (50 7/8)
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Thin Diamond Wedding Band, 14K White Gold, Ring, Stackable Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold thin diamond wedding band. This stackable diamond ring features pavé set
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Richard Krementz Blue Zircon Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Krementz Co
Located in Carmel, CA
faceted Blue Zircon weighing 9.12 carats, surrounded by Diamond pave weighing 0.77 carats. The setting is
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Platinum Art Deco 1920 Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Pave set diamond weighing 0.25 carat Created in 1920th Ring size 8 Ring can be resized
Category

1990s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Ladies 18k White Gold Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Ladies custom made polished rhodium plated 18K white gold, diamond and turquoise cocktail ring with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond, Silver and Gold Navette Ring, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique navette shaped diamond ring, pavé set with 23, rose-cut diamonds, with an estimated
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Large 17.16 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
gallery depicting paisley shape profiles, swathed in pave diamonds. Broad, tapering shoulders of the ring
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold

GIA Cert Alexandrite Diamond Gold Filigree Pierced Engraved Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare certified natural untreated Alexandrite 14k pave diamond filigree ring. Pierced and engraved
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Art Deco Onyx Coral Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
held by pave set diamond bands of early European cut diamonds that are anchored by studs of fancy cut
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx

Richard Krementz Tanzanite Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Krementz Co
Located in Carmel, CA
ring on your finger. Stamped inside: RKG1866, 750, PLAT. Approx 5/8"w x 5/8"l. Size 7 ~ 7 1/4
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.70 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Domed Swirl Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
sapphire and diamond swirl band ring. Tapered slightly domed swirl ring with a little bit of twist
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.82Ct Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8 1/4 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique French Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
thirty-two platinum pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The pierced decorated, shaped ring shoulders are each
Category

Vintage 1920s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Stunning French Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Litchfield, CT
larger sized pave-set diamonds (H-I color, SI1-2 clarity). Excellent condition. Remark: "No-holds-barred
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18k Gold Pink Sapphire, Diamond, and Tsavorite Flying Pig Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k gold ring ring. This wonderful ring is whimical flying pig, set in the entirety with pave set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sap...

Ladies 18k White Gold Semi Mount Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
diameter. Weight: 3.28 grams Ladies 18K white gold diamond engagement semi-mount ring with a half round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique French Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Setting 1.43cm/0.56" Height of Setting 4.25mm/0.17" Ring Size UK Size K USA Size 5 1/8 The ring size may
Category

Vintage 1930s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1920s Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of setting 4.30mm/0.16" Ring Size UK Size J USA Size 4 5/8 The ring size may be professionally
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Size 8 Ring Diamond Pave Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate size 8 ring diamond pave ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect size 8 ring diamond pave ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing size 8 ring diamond pave ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bulgari, Cartier and Stefan Hafner each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A size 8 ring diamond pave ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 16 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a size 8 ring diamond pave ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Size 8 Ring Diamond Pave Ring?

On average, a size 8 ring diamond pave ring at 1stDibs sells for $6,293, while they’re typically $1,495 on the low end and $24,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Size 8 Ring Diamond Pave Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good size for a diamond ring would depend on the wearer's finger size. Keep in mind that the smaller the finger, the larger the diamond will appear. For instance, on a size 4 finger, a 1.5-carat diamond solitaire looks significantly bigger than on a size 8. When it comes to diamonds, size is important, but it isn't everything. Instead of relying solely on a diamond's size (or, more precisely, its carat weight), it's best to look for a diamond with the ideal combination of cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. You can find a variety of antique and designer diamond rings on 1stDibs.