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1930s Antique 4.42 Carat Diamond and Emerald White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The elevated, tapering ring shoulders are embellished with six
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18k White Gold Heart Cut Sapphires White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K White Gold Heart Cut Sapphires White Diamonds Cocktail Ring. A superbly
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

CARTIER Paris Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3.73 Cwt Sapphires Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
of about 2.20 carats. Diamonds: Mounted around in a French pave setting, with 20 calibrated round
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.55 Carat Emerald Diamond in 18K Gold Bow Dome Design Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
totaling 1.55 carats and pave-set diamonds totaling 0.34 carats in chevron bow pattern. Weighing 7 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Platinum GIA 8ctw Large No Heat Ceylon Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 1.00ctw (exact) Total Carat Weight: 8 (exact) Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 12.79 Grams Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Le Vian 2.00 Carat Yellow Diamond White Gold Star Cocktail Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Stamford, CT
Boldly styled Le Vian star design band cocktail ring. 38 round yellow diamonds approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 18 Karat White Gold Round White Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
diamond center stone (2.01ct) . An array of white diamonds (.98cttw) accents the ring perfectly as the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 18 Karat White Gold Round White Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Weight: 2.03 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Jewelry Setting: Pave Ring Style: Fashion, Pave Cut Grade: Very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Antique Platinum 1.08ctw GIA European Diamond Solitaire Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
art deco period. This ring features a, GIA certified, old European cut diamond neatly set at the
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

White Gold GIA 12.40ctw High Quality Aquamarine Trillion Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Below* Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - 8 Trillion Step Cut & 16 Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel & Pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 1.55ctw Oval Cut Velvety Blue Sapphire w/ Diamond Classic Cable Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 1.30ct (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond Dome Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
of natural emerald, ruby, and sapphires of 2.40ctw. Accented by 0.20ctw of pave set diamonds with G
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

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

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

Antique 1920s Ruby and 1.88 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 Weight 4.10 grams The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern Yin-Yang Diamond Ring by Dinh Van in White Gold
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
(750‰) Diamonds: 19 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.30 carat) Ring Size: FR 57 (US 8) Weight: 7.10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly Ring G SI 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.25CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, Pave style, 1.6 grams 3/8 inch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.28 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.28CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 3.8 grams 5/8 inch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum 2.33ctw GIA Sapphire Old European Diamond Scroll Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - VS1/VS2 Clarity - G/H Color - 0.08ctw
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Bar Ring G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.15CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 2.6 grams 7/8 inch in width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Ring Band G SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.25CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 2.9 grams 1/8 inch in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Carat Natural 7 Stone Diamond Ring Band 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave Style, 1.9 grams 1/8 inch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 2.01CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Eostre Tanzanite , Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a full micro pave setting ring. The whole ring in encrusted in diamonds and blue sapphire
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Vintage French 1.48 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Round Content 1.48 carats Number of Diamonds 23 Dimensions Width of setting 3.31mm/0.13" Ring Size UK
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.48 Carat Sapphire 1.04 Carat Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Width across setting 2.06cm/0.81" Height of setting 3.63mm 0.14” Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.30 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's yellow green sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. Octagonal greenish yellow natural no heat
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

BVLGARI BULGARI Serpenti Viper Collection Diamond Onyx Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
. Estimated Retail Price: $14,800 Ring Size: L (EU 54 - 56, US 7 - 8) Approximate Weight: 9.2 grams
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Antique 2.80Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
2.26mm/0.09' Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may not be adjusted due to the style
Category

Vintage 1930s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.25 Carat Natural Diamond Bow Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
, 3.2 grams, Pave set 3/8 inch in width Size 7 26 stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

TIFFANY CO. Vannerie Collection Ring In 18Kt White Gold With VS Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
of sixteen natural white colorless diamonds. Diamonds: Mounted in pave settings, with 18 round
Category

1990s American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Style 1950s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.34" Ring Size UK Size J USA Size 4 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

2.30 Carat Garnet and 0.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

GIA Report Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.31' Ring Size UK Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8 1/4 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold

1.48 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Tsavorite Vintage Art Deco Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
. Ring size 8 adjustable, weighing 12.64 grams. Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Engagement
Category

20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold Citrine Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Roberto Coin Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 8 Width: 4.50 mm Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat Natural 7 Stone Diamond Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gold, Pave Style, 1.9 grams 1/8 inch in width Size 7 7 stones R7392Y ALL OUR ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE TO
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Engraved Platinum GIA Certified Round F Color Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Ring Comes With GIA Dossier Size-6. Handmade Art Deco Inspired Diamond Engagement Ring That is
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sterling Silver Oval Shape Purple Amethyst Solitaire and Diamond Accent Ring
Located in New York, NY
silver this dazzling ring showcases a large centrally staged Oval cut Amethyst embellished with 8 pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver

1920s Antique Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
4.70mm/0.18" Ring Size UK Size S USA Size 9 1/8 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.83 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.54cm/0.61" Height of setting 5.84mm/0.23" Ring Size UK Size S USA Size 9 1/8 The ring size may be
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 18ct White Gold B.Zero1 4-Band Diamond Ring .8ct 17.38g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
internal bands, adorned with pavé-set round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately .8 carats. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold AGL 3.56ctw Fancy Pink Orange Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Complete Info ** Natural Genuine Diamonds - 26 Round Brilliant Cut & 8 Square Step Cut - Pave & Channel Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Solid Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Fiery Opal Rose Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Of Colors - 4.2x2.9mm to 5.4x3.2mm(approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - Pave Set - Nice
Category

Antique 19th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold

Arunashi 18KT White Gold, 10.11Ct. Cabochon Emerald Ring with Opals Diamonds
By Arunashi
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. Cabochon Emerald = 10.11 carats 8 Oval Opals = 6.60 carats Diamonds = 0.95 carats Finger size
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Italian Champagne Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Interlocking Chain Cocktail Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
190 FANCY- BROWN Diamonds (1.50ct) 13.90g Yellow Gold The ring size is US size 7 but we are able to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum 5.2ctw AGL Square Step Colombian Emerald Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.48ctw (approx.) (8) Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique 16.41Ct Pink Tourmaline and 0.12Ct Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions Width of setting 1.74cm/0.69' Height of setting 9.28mm/0.37' Ring Size UK Size J USA Size 4 5/8
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

Geometric Twist Diamond Pave Band 0.20 Carats in 14K Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
wear! The pave diamond design covers the top half of your finger. You will love how this ring looks and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elongated Cushion Cut Color Change Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Change Garnet 4.83 Carats, 198 Round F-G Color VS1-VS2 Diamonds 4 Carats, 8 Square Baguette Diamonds F-G
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

GIA 3.3 Carat Fancy Green-Yellow Oval Diamond Halo 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K white and rose gold ring, surrounded by a radiant halo of pink diamonds and a white diamond pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

SALAVETTI Milano Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 13.22 Ctw Diamonds Prasiolite
By Salavetti
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds. Diamonds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 78 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.25
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Turquoise Sugarloaf Cabochon Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Measurements: 1.3mm x 1.1mm Ring Size: 8 Ring Weight: 12.1 Grams Graduated Band Width: 3.1mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian French 18k Gold w/ Platinum GIA 3.40ct Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Genuine Diamonds - Old Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 0.40ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight
Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Invisible Setting Cluster Engagement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Diamond: 0.56 carats Gold: 2.25 grams Note: The ring size can be changed within a few hours. Certificate
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2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

70s Diamond Square Ring Sz 8.5 Band Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
: The ring is a size 8 1/2 (not sizable). The band measures 10mm wide (0.39 inches) rising 2mm from the
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Late 20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

CARTIER Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.54 Ctw In Sapphires Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
well matched white colorless diamonds. Sapphires: Mounted in the center in invisible setting, with 8
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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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.