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1920s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.25" Ring Size UK Size K USA Size 5 1/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Italian Gold Rajola Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rajola 18K Italian Gold Turquoise & Diamond Ring This exquisite vintage ring from renowned Italian
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.07 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions Height of setting 4.92mm/0.19" Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring size may be
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.80 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
' Height of setting 5.18mm/0.2' Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1960s 1.66 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.05cm / 0.14" Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s Tourmaline and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size S USA Size 9 1/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
single pavé set Old European round cut diamond, amalgamating to form the substantial ring shank. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Size 8- This sparkling ring features 34
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Modern Diamond and Platinum Halo Ring, 1.00 Carat
Located in London, GB
A modern solitaire diamond halo design ring, set with an approximately 1.00 carat, H/I colour, VS2
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Setting 1.679cm/0.66" Height of Setting 7.48mm/0.29" Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 The ring size may
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tsavorite Diamond 14k Gold Frog Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Sapphires: 0.88 Carats Total Graded by GIA standards Ring Size: 8, sizing available Rise Above Finger
Category

1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

Fancy Yellow, White and Black Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
second row features 8 petals, each pave' set with 8 fancy intense yellow diamonds that are VS in clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Wrap Ring 14k Gold Spiral Handmade NS22
Located in Chicago, IL
: Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 Main Stone Shape: Round Main Stone: Diamond UPC: Does not apply
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond and Ruby 18K White Gold Band Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
' Height of setting 2.30mm/0.09' Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may not be adjusted
Category

Early 2000s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Oval Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Palladium Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Setting 2.25cm/0.89" Height of Setting 1.15cm/0.45" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Palladium

Cocktail Solid 14k Gold Engagement Ring Genuine Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
of Manufacture: India Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: Natural Item Size: 22x20mm Approx Ring
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of Setting 4mm/0.16" Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Tronchetto Bulgari Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
top set with brilliant-cut diamonds in pavé formation, totaling approximately 0.75 carats. The
Category

1990s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pavé set eight-cut diamonds set to a paired leaf design. The 18k yellow gold ring shoulders integrate
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mauboussin 18k Gold Sugarloaf Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
refined designs. Weighing 10.5 grams, the ring is size 7 and can be resized. Its dimensions measure 1/2
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique 0.63 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of setting 5.11mm/0.2" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1980s South Sea Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a South Sea Pearl and pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.03 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted on request to meet your
Category

Vintage 1950s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Yurman Black Titanium Black Diamond Streamline Signet Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand: David Yurman Material: Black Titanium Pave Black Diamonds Ring Size: 10.75 Ring Face: 18.5 X
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Titanium

Bulgari Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond. The elevated ring shoulders are ornamented with six pavé set
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French 2.15 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 6.48mm/0.26" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted
Category

Vintage 1980s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Platinum 4.36ctw Cushion Cut Tourmaline Marquise Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 9.8x8.1mm (approx.) - 3.82ctw (exact) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 8 Marquise w/ 16 Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Antique 1.78 Carat Diamond and Platinum Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Width of setting 1.07cm/0.42" Height of setting 8.15mm/0.32" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1890s, Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shaped setting is embellished with ten pavé set dutch cut diamonds. The 15k yellow gold ring shoulders
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Width of Setting 1.6cm/0.63" Height of Setting 6.4mm/0.25" Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 The ring
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Onyx and 1.06 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
band of twenty-eight pavé set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds; this segment reflects a
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Emerald 2.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.27" Ring Size UK Size T USA Size 9 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Emerald and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 1.74ct TW Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous Mid Century diamond engagement ring set with a combined total weight of 1.74
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Joke Quick Burmese Spinel Padparadscha Sapphire Pink Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
diamonds: 0.61 ct. Total Carat: 3.7 ct. Total weight: 10.37 g Size EU 54 US 6.75 . This ring can be
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sapphire , Pink Diamond, 18k Gol...

Citrine, Tsavorite and Diamond Ring by Tony Duquette
By Tony Duquette
Located in Carmel, CA
1.24 carats. Size 7 1/2~8. **This ring may be resized to fit after purchase at no cost to the buyer
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Sonia Bitton 14K White gold Tsavorite Diamond ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
• Diamond: 0.76ct • Measurements: 1-1/4"L x 13/16"W x 3/16 • Size Available 6, 7 and 8 Please specify the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

1920s Antique French Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Content 0.74 carat Dimensions Height of Setting 5.2mm/0.2" Ring Size UK Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8 1
Category

Vintage 1920s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Emerald Diamond and Enamel Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
0.09 carat Number of Diamonds 14 Dimensions Height of setting 3.68mm/0.14" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond and White Gold Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
(total) 0.90 carat Number of Diamonds 9 Dimensions Width of Setting 3.63mm/0.14" Ring Size UK Size L 1
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1940s 2.66 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14k Invisible Diamond Solitaire Ring .57 Carat White Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Invisible, Solitaire 11-Stone, .57 carat total weight of Diamonds Stunning, pave set in an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Pink Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Dome Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
. Ring Size: 7.75 (55 7/8) Diamond Carat Weight: 0.30
Category

20th Century American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.73 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
European cut diamonds in varying sizes, completing the design. The pierced decorated ring shoulders
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 4.27 Carat Diamond and Platinum Twist Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diagonally on a twist. The twist style ring shoulders are embellished with four pavé set eight cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

ART DECO STYLE Vintage Pink Tourmalines Diamonds Sapphires Ring
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Art Deco-Style Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire Diamond Dress Ring A bold and glamorous Art Deco
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

1940s 1.87 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your
Category

Antique 1640s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 0.88ct Oval Tsavorite 0.39ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
carats, 8 bigger diamonds and 20 pave diamonds Band width (back): 1.8 mm Ring Size: 6.75 US Included in
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, Diamond and 18ct White Gold Bombé Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A modern emerald and diamond bombé style ring, with an emerald-cut emerald, weighing an estimated
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 0.63Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Width of Setting 1.79cm/0.7" Height of Setting 5.1mm/0.2" Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring size
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1950s Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 4.60mm/0.18" Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Tapered Band - 14k Single .16ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sixteen pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The elevated, pierced decorated ring shoulders blend seamlessly with
Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Cultured Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.74" Height of Setting 6.05mm/0.24" Pearl Diameter 6mm Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 The ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Wedding Band Ring 14k Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring Size: 8 Setting: Pave Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Gross Weight: 2.10 Grams Approx Total
Category

2010s Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oscar Heyman 14mm Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
will be sent in an Oscar Heyman ring box. Size 6.5. Can be sized at no charge between a 5- 8, please
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 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.