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14k Yellow Gold GreenTourmaline Diamond Ring Made in US
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.8mm Ring size 7 weighting 2.8 gram 8 pieces of 1mm diamonds weighting total of .04 Carat in Zigzag
Category

Early 2000s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.51 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a further forty-four pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The trifurcated ring shoulders
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size R 1/2 USA Size 8 7/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size 3 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Oval Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
eighteen pavé set eight-cut diamond. The flared ring shoulders integrate with the pierced decorated design
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

1950s Oval Cut Garnet and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size T USA Size 9 5/8 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

Vintage 1.53 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring, circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 9.65mm/0.38" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1960s 1.29 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and 2.13 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size T USA Size 9 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Eostre Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
multiple diamond pave and there are 8 larger brilliant cut diamond among them. It resembles a vintage Diana
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Platinum and 18K Gold Unisex Natural Diamond Pinky Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: Vintage - Setting: Pave - Size: 8 _____________________________________ Diamond Details: - Type: Diamond
Category

2010s North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

G Colour Diamond and 14K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 4.33 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) 0.06 carat Total Diamond Content 4.33 carats Dimensions Height of setting6.12mm/0.24' Ring Size UK
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.50 Carat Citrine Diamond Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow and white gold citrine and diamond cocktail two tone ring. The 3.50ct Pear shape citrine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 18K Gold Triple Row Pave Diamond Band
Located in Venice, CA
diamonds. They range in size from 1 - 1.5 mm, for a TCW of .6 of a carat. The ring is 5/8” at its widest
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of setting 5mm/0.19" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 This ring may be professionally adjusted
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Love Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring 0.35CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pave style 2.10 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1940s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 1.28cm/0.50" Height of setting 3.59mm/0.14" Ring Size UK Size J USA Size 4 5/8 The ring size may
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique and Vintage 4.74 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 9.55mm/0.37' Number of Diamonds 29 Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Platinum Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Made in
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

1900s Antique Diamond and Pearl Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1940s 1.43 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
to the borders. The ring is framed by sixteen pavé set Old European round cut diamonds, graduated in
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco .81ct Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Sweet Art Deco Platinum .81ct Mine Cut Diamond engagement ring. This would make a lovely
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Platinum GIA 1.61ctw Colombian Emerald Solitaire w/ Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.25ctw (exact) Total Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
diamond. US Ring Size 6.5
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond GIA Certified Brazilian Alexandrite Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
center. Each side of the ring's shank has 13 round pave set diamonds. Ring is a low profile setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum

Vintage 2.73 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.41' Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique French Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of setting 1.80cm/0.70" Height of setting 5.65mm/0.22" Ring Size UK Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8 1/4 The
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1940s Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of Setting 5.95mm/0.23" Ring Size UK Size W USA Size 11 1/8 The ring size may be professionally
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1900s 1.60 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 1.65cm/0.64" Height of setting 5.15mm/0.20" Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 This ring may be
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

0.75 Carat Yellow Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.25cm/0.49' Height of setting 5.16mm/0.2' Ring Size UK Size R 1/2 USA Size 8 7/8 The ring size may be
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond and Yellow and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
5.85mm/0.23" Ring Size UK Size S 1/2 USA Size 9 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1.02 Carat Emerald and 1.05 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of Setting 7.8mm/0.31" Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 The ring size may be professionally
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Style Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.75" Width of setting 2.04cm/0.80" Height of setting 7mm/0.27" Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 1/4
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.10 Carat Diamond and Platinum Eternity Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
2.2mm/0.09' Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring size may not be adjusted due to the style of the
Category

Vintage 1930s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

DENOIR Geometric 18kt white Gold Ring with 3.00 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
: Contemporary • Metal: 18K White Gold • Stones: Natural Diamonds • Designer: Denoir (jewelry house) • Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian .80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular rose cut diamond ring from the late Victorian (ca1900) era! This incredible ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 10.05Ct Aquamarine and Diamond, 14k Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pavé set eight cut diamonds. The ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a 14k yellow gold Black Star Sapphire and Diamond accent ring. This ring has an 8 x 10
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.57 Carat Oval Tanzanite Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamonds Pavé set with a criss cross mil-grain design on each side of the ring. Certified by the GIA. 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Cushion-Cut Floral Natural Diamond Ring (Resizable)
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds, 0.40ct Total Weight: 3.61g Ring Size: US 5–8 (adjustable)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique and Vintage 3.22ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of setting: 6.02mm/0.24" Ring Size: UK Size: R USA Size: 8 5/8 The ring size may be
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 3.11 Carat Round Diamond Pave Dome Band
Located in Cape May, NJ
Carat Weight: 3.11 Carats Color/Clarity: F-G / VS2-SI1 Ring Size: 8 Ring Weight: 11.9 Grams Item Barcode
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist 18kt yellow white Gold Ring with 3.50 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
• Stones: Natural Diamonds • Ring Size: 8 (sizable) • Ring Width: 1.45 inches (36.8 mm) • Stamped: "750
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 K yellow Gold Ring golden South Sea Pearl Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Diamonds weighing 0.87 carats in a refined pavé setting. Color Grade I, si clarity. The ring features a
Category

2010s German Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Open Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Diamond Tipped Band, LR51177Y45JJ
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Number: 8 Diamond Carat Weight: .05
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.47Ct Sapphire and 0.54Ct Diamond, Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds. The elevated ring shoulders are each embellished with three pavé set diamonds, integrating with
Category

Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

9 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified FY SI1
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND RING, MICRO PAVE BAND Diamonds: 0.45 carats. Size: Can be adjusted to any size.
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 1.01cm/0.4" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.45 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
supporting pavé set Old European cut diamonds, totalling 0.95ct. The elevated white gold ring shoulders
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1900s 1.57 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
feature 0.72Ct Old European round cut diamond, pavé set to the center of the design. The ring is
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 2.48 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a total of four pavé set Old European cut diamonds. The centre of the ring displays a vertical
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.00 ct Emerald‑Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 950 Platinum
Located in Jaipur, RJ
diamond—measuring an elegant ≈ 8 × 10 mm, GIA certified, and graded E color, VS clarity. The elongated
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 0.70 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Content 0.06 carat Number of Diamonds 4 Dimensions Height of setting 6.13mm/0.24' Ring Size UK Size J 1
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 5.39 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
round cut diamonds in a combination of pavé and collet settings. The flared, elevated ring shoulders
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 2.88 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 1.18cm/0.47" Height of setting 8.71mm/0.34" Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 7.34mm/0.28" Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 Weight 8.00 grams Video: A video of this fine piece
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.