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Vintage 18K Yellow Gold GIA Oval Red No Heat Ruby Diamond Wide Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You're looking at a truly wonderful vintage ruby and diamond ring, refined in yellow gold and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

La Triomphe 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 9.88 Cts In Diamonds Malachite
By La Triomphe
Located in Miami, FL
Hungarian green malachite and black onyx with an estimate weight of 9 carats. Diamonds: Mount in a pave
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

The One - Rare Two Tones Fire Opal Baguette Cut Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Suwanee, GA
french pave diamond accents maximize the fire and brilliance of the ring. Free Domestic USPS First
Category

2010s American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold

Cartier 1970 Paris George L enfant Ring 18Kt Gold with 6.23 Cts Diamonds Coral
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Pave set with 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.48 carats, E color, VVS-1 clarity Gemstones
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

CARTIER Paris 1970 Andre Vassort Ring In 18Kt Gold With 3.36 Ctw Diamonds Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
white colorless diamonds. Diamonds: Mount in a pave setting, with 34 round brilliant cut diamonds, with
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Ring 0.5ct Diamond solid 14K Green Gold Ø US 7.75 / 2.7g
Located in SE
. Largest is bezel set old European cut Diamond Ø 5mm x 3.4 mm deep /ca.0.5ct + 8 minor rose cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Polish Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Vintage Italian Ring 3ct Sapphire 2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 10.25 US/ 8gr
Located in SE
Antique or Vintage Italian Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Ring. 18K Greenish Yellow Gold + top of the
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dinh Van 1970 Geometric Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.05 Ctw Diamonds Ruby Sapphires
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Miami, FL
size is 7.75, sizeable. The top view measures are 8 mm by 20 mm. Stamped, with French hallmarks; the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.13" Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A rare vintage Cartier 1970s classic “Double C” white coral ring.
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
diamonds approx 0.25 - 0.30 carats. The ring has a total weight of 5.6 grams. Ring size is 46.5 / us size 4
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Ladies 18K White Gold Three Stone Full Eternity Pave Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Size: 8 Shank Maximum Width: 1.50 mm Weight: 1.90
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Set of Three Stacking Diamond Solitaires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
3.5 and up to size 8. Each ring is signed by Eytan and stamped "18K." The total weight of the set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. GIA Tanzanite Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Cushion Engagement Cocktail
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18 mm, 8 mm height, and it is currently size 6.5 in USA ring size, sizable. Hallmarked: Tiffany & Co
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Combined listing: Cartier Diamond Necklace, Cartier Brooche, Diamond Skull Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, England
ring is currently a UK finger size P 1/2 (USA size 8) but this can be resized marginally for a perfect
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Ring with Pearl and 18k Yellow Gold 1 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k yellow gold Ring with Pear & Round shaped Diamonds. Stamped 14k and weighs 8 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

"Halfsies" Rose Gold Recycled Diamond Hamsa Pendant or Fob
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
has been plated in black rhodium and set with 25 diamonds. The diamonds range in size from about
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian Petite Old Rose Cut Diamond Pig Charm Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
curled tail, an extended snout, floppy gold ears and stocky legs. The diamonds range in size and are pavé
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Diamond Dangle Earrings, 18K White Gold, Purple Amethyst
Located in McLeansville, NC
Length: 1.25 in. Width: 5/8 in. Weight: 7.5 dwts. Ring Sizings & Modifications: * We are happy to
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Early 2000s Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold and Diamond Pave Rolling Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, rose, and white gold. Each ring is encrusted with pave set high-quality round brilliant cut diamonds of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Rose Gold Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone: Diamond Condition: Excellent Wear: Consistent with age and use Weight: 13 grams Ring Size: 59, 8
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Diamond Stitches Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Ring size US 8. The ring is not presented with the original box or papers. CIRCA 2010s. Ring Size: US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Love White Gold and Diamond Pave Wedding Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
serial number and hallmarks. Size 57, US 8. The ring is presented with the original box and papers. CIRCA
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hermès Attelage D Or Rose Gold Diamond Ring, Small Model
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone: Diamond Condition: Excellent Wear: Consistent with age and use Weight: 7.7 grams Ring Size: 57
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Henry Dunay Sabi Gold and Diamond Pave Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
quality pave set round brilliant cut diamonds (E-F color, VS clarity). Signed Dunay with maker's mark for
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlagri Bvlgari-Bvlgari Yellow Gold and Pavé Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
original box or papers. CIRCA 2000s. Ring Size: US 8 1/2 Box: No Papers: No
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Tiffany T True Wide Diamond ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Signed Tiffany & Co. 750 Italy. Ring size 8 ½. The ring is not presented with box or original papers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Medium Pavé Diamond Disc Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
, rose cut diamonds. The disc sits on a delicate, 1mm band, making this ring incredibly lightweight and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Pave Platinum Domed Band Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pavé diamond wide domed band ring, partway set with five rows of near-colorless round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Italian Gold, Enamel and Pave Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Italian 18K, Enamel, and Pave Diamond Ring. Ring size 8.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Italian Sapphire Pave Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
and sides pave' set with round diamonds and sapphires. Diamonds weigh 4.58 carats VVS, G; Sapphires
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K Diamond Pave Signet Ring White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Pave Signet Ring in 14K White Gold. (21) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 1.48 carat
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Pave Diamond Butterfly Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pave Diamond Butterfly Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 0.52 carat
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Schlumberger Enamel Diamond Gold Pave X Ring
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Atlanta, GA
plaque pave-set with round diamonds weighing approximately 0.85 carat, gross weight 10.3 grams, size 6 1
Category

20th Century American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl Pave Diamond Gold Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
. Ring shank beautifully decorated with 8 white diamonds on each side with elegant ridge details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Hardy Bamboo Slim Pave Diamond Band Stack Ring
By John Hardy
Located in Columbia, MO
Details: MSRP $350 John Hardy Bamboo Collection Sterling Silver Pave Set Round Diamonds Finger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Furrer Jacot .70 Carats Pave Diamonds Gold Flexible Band Ring
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in Columbia, MO
quality. The ring is a flexible, chain link style. The ring is 8 millimeters in width, is a size 6.5, & is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spinelli Kilcollin Nova Rose Pave Diamond Gold Interlocked Ring Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
2.80ctw in white, champagne and cognac diamonds. Rings make a size 8, and are approximately 8mm wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chaumet Anneau Ring 18k White Gold with Pave Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
, Width: 3.25 mm Designer: Chaumet Model: Anneau Ring 18K White Gold with Pave Diamonds Exterior Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Lagos Pave Diamond Caviar Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Lagos
Located in Columbia, MO
is 21 x 13 mm and is a size 8. This ring can be sized one size up or down. Details: Lagos Sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Pave Diamond link ring in 14k white gold. 0.50 carats in diamonds.
Located in Surfside, FL
Pave Diamond link ring in 14k white gold with approximately 0.50 carats in diamonds. Size 8.This
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

Pave Diamond link ring in 14k white gold. 0.50 carats in diamonds.
Located in Surfside, FL
Pave Diamond link ring in 14k white gold with approximately 0.50 carats in diamonds. Size 8.This
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Sculpted Cable Dome Ring Sterling Silver with Pave Diamonds 19mm
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
: 6 Designer: David Yurman Model: Sculpted Cable Dome Ring Sterling Silver with Pave Diamonds 19mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

1.80 Carat Diamond Pave-Set 18 Karat White Gold Plaque Men s Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features 3 Rows of 8 Diamonds Each in Pave Setting Total Diamond Weight = 1.80 ct Average Color = G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Yurman Sculpted Cable Dome Ring Sterling Silver with Pave Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
: 6 Designer: David Yurman Model: Sculpted Cable Dome Ring Sterling Silver with Pave Diamonds 19mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

2.12 Carat Heart Blue Sapphire and Pave d Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Pink Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
carefully crafted using natural F VVS1 high quality diamonds. This ring is currently in a size EU 56 or a
Category

2010s Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Gold Eternity Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
18KT gold. Ring size 5 1/8 (US) or K (UK). Sold with the original fitted box.
Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay Diamond Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Atlanta, GA
pave-set with 140 round diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats, measuring 1 1/4 by 7/8 by 1 1/8
Category

Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

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

Black and White Diamond Band Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
stones and then work with artisans all over the world to achieve our designs. Ring size 8 and can be
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Ana Carolina Aquamarine Diamond Gold Ring
By Cassandra Goad
Located in London, GB
8 x facetted oval paler aquamarines 5.45cts and eight diamonds, the whole encircled by a pave 'wall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Blue Topaz and Diamond Chamber Ring
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
+ white diamonds. The ring is 27mm long and 21mm wide, and sits a high and mighty 25mm above the finger
Category

2010s Australian Gothic Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold band ring, designed by Cartier for Maillon Panthere collection, set with pave diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Coral Diamond Pearl Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
Made in 18k yellow gold and coral, and centered a top with pave diamonds and pearl resembling a
Category

American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl

Elegant 1960s Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous 18k gold diamond pave dome ring with twisted gold detail on the shank and shoulders
1970s Van Cleef Arpels Diamond and Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat gold and diamond band ring by Van Cleef Arpels, circa 1970, pavé set with 104
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Kite Diamond Art Deco Inspired Ring in Gold
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
This romantic white diamond ring showcases a crushed icy white kite diamond with a pave diamond
Category

2010s American Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Kite Art Deco Inspired 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
This romantic white diamond ring showcases a crushed icy white kite diamond with a pave diamond
Category

2010s American Artist Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1.31 Carat Old Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
diamond in the centre is white, bright and exceptionally lively. Wide, graduating shoulders are pavé-set
Category

Early 20th Century French Solitaire Rings

Materials

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