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Ladies 18K White Gold Cluster Invisible Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Size: 8 Diameter: 9.10 mm Weight: 3.50 Grams Ladies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1940s Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size R 1/2 USA Size 8 7/8 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA 21.66 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Platinum Flower Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
& (32) baguette cut, pave & channel set, genuine diamonds weighing in total 5.19 carats, (G-H color and
Category

1990s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Vintage 10.12 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

1970s Sapphire 1.95 Carat Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size R USA Size 8 7/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Exotic Dragon Gold Diamond Multi Gems Ring
Located in Miami, FL
. The legendary dragon head is adorned with 0.25 carats of pave diamonds, graded H-I color and VS and SI
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire

Carved Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and beautiful Carved Amethyst Cocktail Ring with rows of pave pink sapphire and diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Retro Signed 14K Gold, Diamond Star Sapphire Owl Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine figural cocktail ring. In 14k gold. In the shape of an owl. Pave set with small round
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold

Designer Gauthier 7.00 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Fashion Statement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
14K. The ring is crafted out of 14K white gold, yellow gold and rose gold. It is a finger size 8 and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 0.79ctw Diamond Solitaire w/ Accents Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
accents at both sides. The center diamond is truly brilliant showing a beautiful size and weighing
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Yurman Blue Topaz and Diamonds Sterling Silver Petite Wheaton Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Hicksville, NY
David Yurman Petite Wheaton Ring with Blue Topaz, Diamonds, Sterling Silver Features a 10 x 8
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver

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

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

1900 Emerald and 2.66 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Setting 6mm/0.24" Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Petite Albion Ring with Peridot and Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Dallas, TX
David Yurman Petite 'Albion' Ring with Peridot and Diamonds Sz.8 1/4 - This David Yurman Albion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Intense 4.5 Carat GIA Certified Orange Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
base while pave diamonds adorn the sides of the ring shank. Era: Modern Composition: 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1888 Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of six pavé set Old European round cut diamonds, arranged in trefoils. The subtly flared ring
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Parentesi Vintage Band Ring, circa 1990
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
marks for 18 karat gold Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 8 with flexibility Measures: 8.3 mm wide and sits 2.6
Category

1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Lapis Lazuli Diamond Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct vintage cocktail ring (circa 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Diamonds are pave
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 1.67Ct Ruby and 2.85Ct Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size 4 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Antique 1890s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

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

Rare Vintage Cartier Emerald Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mimi Dome Ring. A very rare yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Cartier Sapphire Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mimi Dome Ring. A very rare yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels 1960 Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold 2.68 Ctw Diamonds Chrysoprase
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
polished finish. Diamonds: Mount at the sides in a pave setting with 6 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.60
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Diamond Ruby Platinum/18 Karat Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum and 18K gold. Featuring a dome of pave set brilliant cut round Diamonds weighing appx. 1.00
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco American 1940 Gorgeous Platinum Eternity Ring 2.80 Cts Caliber Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, cannot be enlarged, only downsized with an internal spring ring adapter. The width measure is 8 mm
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Yellow Gold Dress Ring Art Deco Antique, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size 9 1/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3.60ct Natural Aquamarine - Diamond Ring, Marquise Cut, 14K Gold, Black Friday
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
3.60ct Natural Aquamarine & Diamond Ring in 14K Gold – IGE Certified (D-41684) This refined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold 0.47ctw Diamond Emerald Wheat Milgrain Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - G-I Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.05ctw (approx.) (8
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Half Diamond Maillon Panthère Ring Set in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
of the ring is pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds which gives the wearer the option to wear
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

.50 Carat Total Diamond Yellow White and Pink Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sized, it can be worn on any finger, and on either the right or left hand! Ring size 8 43 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

Lapis Lazuli Coral Diamond Double Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage cocktail ring (circa 1970s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Pave set diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline Rubellite Pink Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
with pave set small round diamonds enhances the overall appeal of the ring and shows the imminent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Estate 18K White Rose Pink Sapphire Diamond Wide Bypass Crossover Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
sapphires. Dimensions/Weight: Ring measures .70” top to bottom and weighs 16.1g. Size 8 (sizable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1920s Antique German Natural Pearl and 0.37 Carat Diamond, Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of setting 7.18mm/0.28" Pearl diameter 5mm Ring Size UK Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8 1/4 This
Category

Vintage 1920s German Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Estate Crossover Pave Diamond Bracelet 0.13 TCW Sil DY166
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Size: 7 mm Bracelet Length: 8 Inches TCW: 0.13 Pave Diamond Setting Metal: Sterling Silver The
Category

1990s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Cartier Paris Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 6.02 Ctw Diamonds Coral Chrysoprase
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
assortment of nineteen natural earth mined gemstones. Diamonds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 16 graduated
Category

1990s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1950s 3.03 Carat Aquamarine and 1.42 Carat Diamond White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.38cm/0.54" Height of Setting 6.75mm/0.27" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be
Category

Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 2.76 Carat Citrine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
USA Size 8 1/4 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco 18k Gold GIA Bezel Marquise Diamond Filigree Engagement Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 18k Gold Platinum GIA AGL 1.50ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
. This is a beautiful emerald and diamond antique ring that is sure to make a statement and guaranteed to
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Chocolate Pearl and 2.95 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond, Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
four pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the plain
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Leon Megé GIA Cert Natural Cabochon Star Sapphire Ruby Diamond Moonstone Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
. The triple-strand micro pave shank is set with white diamonds and small buffed-top rubies. This rare
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...

Vintage 18k Gold 1.93ct Round Diamond Cluster Top High Swirl Domed Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
with fine diamonds set throughout. This high domed ring displays a cluster of round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faceted 4.0 Carat Carnelian Slice Pear-Shaped Diamond Halo Ring in Rose Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
34 pavé-set diamonds.   Four reverse-graduated diamonds decorate the band on either side of the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

1.52ct Parti Bi Colour Round Blue Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
. 6.6mm This fine Australian sapphire is set in a bespoke made 18k white gold ring with pave set diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Turquoise Halo Diamond Twisted Rope Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 Shank Width: 2.20mm Weight: 5.15 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Swiss Diamond 18k White Gold Dress Watch Ring by Bucherer, Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Height of setting 7.61mm/0.3" Ring Size UK Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8 1/4 The ring size may be
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Souteyrand Paris 1920 Art Deco Ring Platinum With 15.04 Ctw Rubellite Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
variety of 14.56 carats. Diamonds: Pave set at the stepped sides, with 16 European round cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum

Art Deco Vintage Platinum Diamond Twin-Stone/ Toi Et Moi Ring, 1.72 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
with additional Pave Set Diamonds! In the center, the ring holds 2 Old European Cut Diamonds, totaling
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bvlgari Roma Serpenti Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.36 Ctw In Diamonds And Emerald
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
. Weight: 18.95 Grams (12.79 Dwt). Size: 8, the ring is flexible and can expand from size 7 to 10
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold 2.06ctw Oval GIA No Heat Pink Sapphire Princess Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
diamonds: a center row of 8 channel set square princess cut stones, and two rows of pavé set round
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Precious Gemstone Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
shaped sapphires complete this lavish look. Ring Size: 6.75 (53 3/8)
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

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

David Webb 1970 New York Swirl Enamel Ring 18kt Gold Platinum with Diamonds
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 North American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Van Cleef Arpels 1970 Paris Bombe Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 1.26 Cts VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
cuts diamonds, with a combined weight of 1.26 carats, D/E color, VVS-1 clarity. This ring have a total
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Opal and Baguette Blue Sapphire Solitaire Diamond Ring VS 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
sides. Total of (8) round diamonds are .05 points total pave set of Quality VS clarity and color of G-H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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.