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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
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique George V 0.18Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Buckle Ring (1919)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size V USA Size 10 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your
Category

Vintage 1910s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Elegant 14k White Gold 5.68ct Rectangular Step Cut Amethyst Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
 - 13.9x9.1mm (approx.) - 5.6ct (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.20 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.59 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This antique ring is further accented with eight impressive mine cut diamonds pavé set between the
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 0.40 Carat Emerald 1.52 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 4.68mm/0.18' Ring Size UK Size Q USA Size 8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.48 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 0.96 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
6.76mm/0.27' Ring Size UK Size J 1/2 USA Size 4 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in
Category

Vintage 1930s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 2.11 Carat Aquamarine and 2.22 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ring with Floral Motif – 0.85 Ct Center
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite 1920s Art Deco platinum diamond ring captures the essence of the era’s bold elegance
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Men s Two Tone Platinum Diamond 18.80 Carat Star Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Size- 8 1/4. FREE SIZING!!! Stones- Round Cabochon Star Blue Sapphire 18.80 Carats, 20 Round Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

10k White Gold 1/2 Carat 3 Stone Style Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic three stone past present and future ring features a three-stone princess-shape diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique 2.05 Carat Sapphire and 1.49 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
USA Size 4 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1930s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

4.50 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
approximately 4.50 carats. The ring shoulders are set with 8 baguette shaped diamonds of G/H colour and vs
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 3.50 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 2.48 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 1.76cm/0.69" Height of setting 7.2mm/0.28" Ring Size UK Size S USA Size 9 1/8 The ring size may
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.29 Carat Calibre Sapphire Diamond Platinum Domed Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's late Art Deco Diamond and sapphire late Art Deco engagement ring. GIA certified center round
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 0.51 Carat Sapphire and 0.31 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of setting 5.23mm/0.21" Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Modern Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- 0.11 Diamond Size - 1.6 mm Diamond pcs - 8 Gross Weight - 2.27 Grams Setting - Prong, Pave Setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18 K Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Pink Sapphire Tsavorite Butterfly Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
vivid Tsavorites 0.79 ct and 114 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 0.91 ct. The Ring is currently size 55
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BVLGARI Trombino Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 21.88 Ctw In Diamonds Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
sapphire of 17.70 carats. weight engraved. Diamonds: Mounted at the sides in channel settings, with 8
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3.88 Carat Amethyst and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 9.36mm/0.37' Height of setting 5.98mm/0.24' Ring Size UK Size J 1/2 USA Size 4 5/8 The ring size
Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

Vintage 2.03 Carat Marquise Cut Brown Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.58" Height of setting 8.15mm/0.32" Ring Size: UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1900s 2.59 Carat Oval Cut Tourmaline and 1.95 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum. The oval cut ring is further ornamented with four old European cut diamonds pavé set to each
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Antique Art Deco Platinum Royal Blue No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Genuine Diamonds - 22 Old Round Brilliant & 8 Baguette Cut - Pave & Channel Set - Nice Brilliant White
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Ring with 1.45 Carat Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
diamond halo surrounds the pearl. Total diamond weight 1.45 carats Ring size 6 7/8 sizing options may be
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cultured Pearl and 0.60 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 1.08cm/0.42' Height of setting 8.67mm/0.34' Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Gia Burma Ruby Diamond Oval Platter Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Burma - 1.10ctw (approx.) (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - 1.0ctw (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique 3.03ct Cabochon Cut Sapphire and 1.80ct Diamond White Gold Cluster 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

Vintage 1930s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18K Gold and Platinum Diamond Dome Ring — ~3.00 ct Old Cut, French
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
. Weighing 4.93 grams, this ring bears French assay marks for gold and platinum. Finger size 57 (US 8
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 18K white gold Dome Ring with Old-Cut Diamonds — French, 1930s
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
craftsmanship. Currently a size FR 57 (US approx. 8), the ring can be resized upon request. Specifications
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.59 Carat Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a further twelve pave set eight-cut diamonds. The pierced decorated, trifurcated ring shoulders
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3.05 carat Emerald and 0.70 carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
USA Size 9 1/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your personal
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

0.30 Carat Natural Diamond XO Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.30CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 2.8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Italian Smoky Topaz Diamond Ring in Sterling Silver and 14K Gold, c. 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
g Ring size: 8 Italy Late 20th century
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 0.32 Carat Emerald and Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold multi-stranded bow loop design, ornamented with eight silver pavé set diamonds, in a
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco 1.10 Carat Sapphire and 2.45 Carat 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 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1/4cttw Diamond Interlocking Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
silver cocktail ring. A bold thread of diamond embellished silver thread between yellow gold plated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold

1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.05CT G-H SI 14K White Gold 6.2 grams Pave set 3/8 inch in width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Ring G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.75CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold pave style 3.1 grams 5/8 inch in width Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.75CT G-H SI 14K White Gold pave style 3.1 grams 5/8 inch in width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Cross Ring G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.75CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold pave style 3.1 grams 5/8 inch in width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Mens Engagement Ring in Solid 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Mens Engagement Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 1.68
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Garavelli 18 KT Yellow Gold Ring with cabochon malachite, diamonds and emeralds
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with a round cabochon malachite and stripes of diamonds and
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, 18k 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, 14k Gold, White Gold

Unisex Ruby Diamond Wedding Dome Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Ruby Diamond Wedding Dome Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.36 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 2.91 Carat Aquamarine and 1.68 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.34cm/0.53" Height of Setting 4.16mm/0.16" Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charles Krypell Cushion Checkerboard Citrine and Diamond Halo Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Charles Krypell
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size 7.5 Breathtaking citrine and diamond halo cocktail ring designed by Charles Krypell
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Horseshoe Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring 0.15CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

MIKIMOTO Tahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 9.33 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
By Mikimoto
Located in Miami, FL
: diamonds and vivid red rubies, and a cultured round black pearl. The ring is a real statement with great
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Rhod...

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

Vintage Retro 14K Gold Palladium 1.02ctw Old Cut Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- G-I Color - 0.60ctw (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds- Old Single Cut - Pave Set - VS2/SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Palladium

0.63 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gold, Pave style, 4.1 grams 3/8 inch in width Size 7 70 Diamonds R7259WD ALL OUR ITEMS ARE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18k Gold Silver Oval Sapphire w/ Rose Diamonds Long Open Scroll Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Greenish Blue Color - 8.4x5.4mm (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - Pave Set Material
Category

Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 10.11 Carat Yellow Diamond Halo Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
resplendent Contemporary Yellow Diamond Halo Ring, made in the 21st century by Spectra Fine Jewelry, is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Dec 5.63 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.16 Carat Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 8.1mm/0.32" Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Modern 1.88 Carat Pink Sapphire 1.28 Carat Brillant Cut Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
front with diamond pave at each side; the claws that hold the sapphire are each set with a diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.91 Carat Sapphire and 0.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Ring Size UK Size T USA Size 9 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted on request to meet
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Unisex Antique Victorian 18k Gold Platinum 1.24ctw Old Cut Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
pave set throughout. The 5 old mine cut diamonds stand out with their nice large size, displaying
Category

Antique 1840s Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.