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Suzy Levian 18 Karat White Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Weight: 2.55 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Jewelry Setting: Pave Ring Style: Fashion, Pave Cut Grade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.52 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
reverse. This criss-cross diamond pavé ring has been independently tested using state of the art
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 5.27tcw Yellow and White Diamond Cluster Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
: 5.27tcw Yellow and White Diamonds Size: 8 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Item #: BR-1757-111925-12
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Estate 2.00Cttw Round Cut Diamond Ladies Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamond weight: 2.00 carats. Diamond color I and SI clarity. Ring size 8. Total weight: 8.39 grams. Great
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 2.23ctw Marquise Ruby Baguette Diamond Wide Butterfly Floral Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring.) Ring Width: 12.3mm (0.48")(top of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

5 carat Cluster Diamond Dome Bombe Ring 18K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
luxurious 18k white god. Resizable. Ring size: 8 Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 12.2 grams Diamond color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

Edwardian Quatrefoil White Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of setting 4.77mm / 0.18" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA size 5 3/8 This ring may be professionally
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting is embellished with twenty-six pavé set Old European round cut diamonds. The trifurcated ring
Category

Vintage 1920s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.83 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage diamond ring incorporates two white gold settings ornamented with a total of thirty-six pavé set
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s 0.41 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of setting 5.29mm/0.21' Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 karat White Gold Invisible, 3.50 Carats Diamond Ring Superior Quality
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
center, flanked by matching princess diamonds on each side. This size 8 ring is truly a superior quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.06 Carat Diamond Sapphire Enamel Platinum Midcentury Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Diamond and sapphire red enamel engagement ring. Round old European center diamond in a hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel, Platinum

1920s Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
single pavé set Dutch cut diamond and meld with the engraved decorated 14 k yellow gold ring shank. The
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

8.17 Carat Round Cut Peridot Diamond 18K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
ring. Size 8, adjustable. Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: 18KY Gold Size: 8 (adjustable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Cttw Diamond Elongated Octagon Shaped Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal Type: .92.5 Sterling Silver Listing Gram Weight: 4.77 Grams Ring Size Available: 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

European Yellow Gold 5.19ct GIA Striking Green Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Natural Genuine Diamonds - 20 Round Brilliant Cut 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1966 Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6 /3.9gr
Located in SE
Vintage Emerald and Diamond ring with wider band. Swedish ring, XX century.Marked 18K. Maker: JP
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Halo Diamond Platinum Pear Shape Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Stones- Sleeping Beauty Blue Pear Shape Cabochon Turquoise, 12 MM x 8 MM, 44 Round Diamonds, G Color VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
four pairs of slightly smaller pave set Dutch cut diamonds. The subtly elevated, tapering ring
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 1 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 1.21cm/0.48' Height of setting 6.98mm/0.27' Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 The ring size may
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold White Gold Set Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of setting 9.25mm/0.36" Height of setting 4.12mm/0.16" Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 This
Category

Vintage 1940s English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Emerald and 1.10 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
USA Size 8 7/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Platinum 0.76ctw Old Cut Diamond Stack Look Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 0.60ctw (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Single Cut - Pave Set - Nice
Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring, Earrings and Pendant Set
Located in beverly hills, CA
approximately .70 carats of round pave diamonds. Current Ring size 8. The omega back earrings are set with two
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1940s Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Button Design Asymmetrical Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold ring of buttoned design centering on an oval sapphire with a pavé diamond segment, in
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum

1950s Vintage 1.83 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of Setting 7.3mm/0.29" Ring Size UK Size S USA Size 9 1/8 The ring size may be professionally
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Antique 2.49 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
style ring is ornamented with two feature pavé set Old European round cut diamonds, displayed within a
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.04 Carat Reclaimed Natural Diamond Men s Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
colour grading is F-G-H and their clarity is VS average. About the Ring: • Ring size: 8 • 10 Karat
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold 2.01ctw High Quality Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 4.54 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

J. Birnbach 3.02ct GIA E SI2 Radiant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
brilliant pavé diamonds - 14K white gold setting - Ring size: 8 Purchase includes ring box and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1.30Ct Sapphire and 0.90Ct Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamonds 22 Dimensions Width of setting 1.63cm/0.64' Height of setting 8.41mm/0.33' Ring Size UK Size R
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Synthetic Sapphire Engraved 1 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
. Pave set in the sides are eight (8) single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.10 carat combined
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Eostre Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Classical Ruby Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold. The Ruby is first surrounded by 8 larger round
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Prehnite, Peridot, and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Towson, MD
grade. The ring weighs 9 grams, is a US finger size 9, and rises approximately 3/8" off the finger. The
Category

Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.35 Carat Sapphire and 0.12 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
' Ring Size UK Size K USA Size 5 1/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to
Category

Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1930 s 4.57 Carat High Zircon and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size S 1/2 USA Size 9 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, Zircon, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Looking Carved Emerald Gold Ring With Rose Cut Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
pretty cocktail ring. The bottom and the shank are all hand carved with pave diamonds around. Ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold

Burma Pink Spinel 10.53ct Diamond Baguette Cluster Statement Ring in 18K White
Located in Great Neck, NY
VS clarity. Meticulously set into a radiant scalloped frame. Additional pavé diamonds cascade down
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, Pink Sapphire, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold,...

Art Deco Style 1950s 1.89 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size R USA Size 8 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

8.23 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Mens Ring GRS Certified
Located in Miami, FL
. Ring size 8, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Men's Statement Ring Metal: 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

2.70 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Domed Swirl Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond swirl band ring. Slightly tapered domed swirl ring with a wave with 76 round
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 7.02ct Jadeite and 0.70ct Diamond 22k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.85cm/0.73' Height of setting 7.85mm/0.31' Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 The ring size may be
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Leaf and Branch Ring
Located in New York, NY
: 10K Yellow Gold Ring Sizes Available: 6, 7 and 8.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Palm Tree Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Setting Types: Pave Product Gram Weight: 2.12 Grams Metal Type: 10K Yellow Gold Ring Sizes Available: 6, 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9.07 Carat Jadeite and 2.84 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of setting 7.15mm/0.28" Ring Size UK Size J USA Size 4 5/8 The ring size may be professionally
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Vintage 5.95Ct Emerald and 3.20Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.24' Ring Size UK Size J USA Size 4 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1.92 Carat Amethyst and 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Setting 1.56cm/0.61" Height of Setting 5.20mm/0.2" Ring Size UK Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8 1/4 The ring size
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

8 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire in Edwardian Antique Diamond Mounting
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
beautifully in 18 karat white gold with filagree and pave diamonds. The blue sapphire is heated. The ring is a
Category

20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Fashionable Flower Wrap Around Design Pearl and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
carats. Face of ring measures 36.38 mm x 24.02 x 10.5 mm. Hallmarked, "14k". Ring is size 8 and may be
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band 10k Round Brilliant 2.00ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.32Ct Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Twist Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamonds 12 Dimensions Width of setting 7.78mm/0.31' Height of setting 6.2mm/0.24' Ring Size UK Size Q 1
Category

Antique Early 1900s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

5.42 Carat Cabochon Cut Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.78" Width of Setting 1.28cm/0.5" Height of Setting 7.5mm/0.3" Ring Size UK Size S USA Size 9 1/8 The
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1900s Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diameter 3-4mm Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian English 18k Gold Platinum Opal Old Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Colors - 5.2mm (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Old European Cut - Pave Set - Nice
Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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Size 8 Ring Diamond Pave Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much is a Size 8 Ring Diamond Pave Ring?

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

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Finding the Right Rings for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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