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Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Multi Colored Gold 2.45Cttw Size 6
Located in New York, NY
This stunning multi gold tone cocktail ring comes with a flashy statement look. A must have in your
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural 18K White Gold 2.5 Ct. Blue Sapphire and 5.42 ct. Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
18K white gold. The captivating center stone is framed by an extraordinary pavé diamond design, with
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1980s 0.83 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated mount displays a feature
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Gradient Blue Topaz Taper Baguette Diamond White Gold Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Gradient Blue Topaz Taper Baguette Diamond White Gold Ring. Sculptural and sophisticated, this 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamonds Ring 3.50CT 18Karat White Gold Fine Modern Party Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This statement-making white gold ring is a true testament to the artistry of jewelry design
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

【Vine Symphony】Aurora South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring in 18K White Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
sculpted bow set in 18K white and rose gold. The twisted ribbon, accented with brilliant pavé-set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Swirl and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Swirl and Pearl Cocktail Ring Description: This graceful 18k white gold ring features a
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Oval Aquamarine and Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
four-prong setting, surrounded by a double halo of sparkling round diamonds. The 14K white gold setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Encrusted with full brilliant cut pave diamond this ring won`t miss the sparkle! Mounted in 14K
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Ring Size 5.5 #23462
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Ring Size 5.5 This elegant 18K white gold ring features a bezel
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
which are pave-set around the tourmaline and down the sides of the ring. Made in 18k white gold, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Pave and Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Pave and Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Description: This 18K white gold ring features a
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

A. Jaffe Ladies 18K Green White Gold Sapphire Rubies Diamond Cocktail Ring Set
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: A. Jaffe Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Green & White Gold Ring 1 Size: 6 Shank Maximum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18KT White Gold 4.89CT Sapphire and 2.14CT Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
meticulously pavé-set in glittering diamonds, amplifying the brilliance from every angle. Crafted in 18KT white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Classic Emerald Halo Ring with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
profile. Crafted in polished 18K white gold, the refined band is adorned with pavé-set diamonds along the
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.68 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930s 1.68 carat diamond and 15 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold

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

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Beauvince Violet Chameleon Ring (8.92 ct Tanzanite Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Included)  Metal: 14K White Gold  Metal Wt: 6.00 gms  Setting: Prong & Pave Set  Finger Size: 6.5  To
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.88 cts of Diamond Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring, crafted in 18k white gold, epitomizes elegance and sophistication. Adorned
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ambrosi 18 Karat Gold Three Princess Diamond Ring with Pink and White Diamonds
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
carats of pave white diamonds. Diamonds only go halfway around the ring. Bottom half is set in solid 18
Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond 18-Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
contrasts beautifully with the pavé-set white diamonds that flow along the curved shoulders of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.17ctw Two Tone Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
and yellow gold. This fancy ring is highlighted with 1.17 carats of dazzling white round cut diamonds
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

39.18 Carat Cushion Cut Morganite Diamond White Gold Ring Handmade
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of this stunning 18kt. white gold Cushion Cut Morganite Diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pave Diamond Ring by Sonia B
By Sonia B
Located in Dallas, TX
Not just for cat lovers! This unusual cat shaped ring is in 14 karat white gold and supports
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Tsavorite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

8 Carat Masterpiece Pave Diamond Snake Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking 18K white gold ring is a true statement piece, showcasing masterful craftsmanship and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Aquamarine Champagne Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona one-of-a-kind design, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring, centering a oval
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rhombic Shaped Diamond Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This ring captivates by its clear geometrical design. The slightly thicker white gold bars between
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pave Curb Cuban Link Chunky Statement Cocktail 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18K Rose Gold 1.50 cts of a Variety of Fancy Colored and Silvery Tinted Diamonds Diamonds look
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 0.30ctw High Quality Diamond Detailed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity -0.30ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 3.64 Grams Ring Size: 9.0 (Fitted on a
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold flexible pavé diamond ring
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold 3.99ctw Aquamarine Diamond Wheat Engraved Milgrain Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 8.93 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger. Sized with an inner spring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond Flower Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Pave Diamond Flower ring in 18kt white gold, from Garavelli Minuette floral collection. Diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pave Diamond Flower Ring
Pave Diamond Flower Ring
$5,049 Sale Price
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Chopard White Gold Happy Spirit Diamond Ring 82/5655-1109
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An enticing 18k white gold diamond ring by Chopard from the Happy Spirit collection. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14ct White Gold Triple Band Diamond Ring, Modern Sculptured Dome, 0.53ct
Located in London, GB
This eye-catching diamond ring is the perfect piece for anyone searching for a modern, stylish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

BVLGARI 18k White Gold Diamond Onyx Spinner Ring Size 6.25
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
jewelry store. 18k white gold Weight: 18.8 grams (approx.) 6.25 ring size Spinning top diamond onyx ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.62 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.92 carats 18KT White Gold Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
diamond engagement ring, set in gleaming white gold. Ultra-modern and gorgeously glam, vow to sparkle
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fashionable Flower Wrap Around Design Pearl and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
14 karat white gold wrap around ring features 2 large oval shaped pearls embellished with delicate
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1950s German Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The
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Vintage 1950s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1ct Pave Diamond Orb Ring Vintage Platinum Cocktail Ball Sphere Jewelry Sz 5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary pave diamond orb ring crafted in 900 platinum. Single cut diamonds total an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Bros. signed Numbered Fine White Diamond Pave Ring, c. 2000
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Aspen, CO
Oscar Heyman & Bros. 18K yellow gold and fine white brilliant cut diamond vintage ring. 39 very
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1970s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.50 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and Pave’ diamonds Cocktail Ring, GIA Certified.
Located in New York, NY
white Diamonds, complemented by an enchanting arrangement of 29 yellow diamond pavé stones that
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Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The pierced decorated
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ring 18kt Gold Pear Emerald Diamonds Pave
Located in Miami, FL
This handcrafted 18kt white gold ring features a 0.60-carat pear-shaped emerald, surrounded by 29
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

Chrysoberyl Cat s Eye and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Chrysoberyl cat's eye and diamond ring in 18k white gold. This is a classical design with the
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 5.81 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 5.81 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring This magnificent azure blue sapphire and
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tsavorite Diamond 14k Gold Frog Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A whimsical, fanciful frog ring unlike no other. The 2.20 carat diamond encrusted amphibian perched
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1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Cut Fresh Water Pearl and Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gold Gemstones: Freshwater pearl and diamonds Pearl Shape: Oval Pearl Color: White with pinkish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexandrite Cat s Eye and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 1.27 ct Alexandrite Cat's Eye and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold. The Alexandrite is surrounded
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari 18k White Gold Diamond Cicladi Ring, 0.45ct, Italy, Unisex
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond ring by Bvlgari from the Cicladi collection. The dress ring is composed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold and Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 18k White Gold and Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring is a magnificent piece of jewelry that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Fresh Water Pearl and Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.5 This exquisite cocktail ring radiates elegance and sophistication, featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Natural Oval Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring 13.29ct 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
handcrafted in solid 18K white gold, the ring features a split-shank diamond-pavé gallery that sparkles from
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari Parentesi Openwork Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
crafted in 18k white gold and comprises the motif with 144 round brilliant cut pave set diamonds, totaling
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Three Dimensional Pave diamond flower ring in two tone gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Exquisite 18 Karat White Gold Orchid Flower Ring Featuring 295 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mikimoto 18K White Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
South Sea pearl, gracefully set with 82 pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds. Expertly crafted in 18K white
Category

1990s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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White Diamond Pave White Gold Cocktail Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate white diamond pave white gold cocktail ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 119 vintage or 397 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect white diamond pave white gold cocktail ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing white diamond pave white gold cocktail ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Karolin Studio and Joke Quick each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a white diamond pave white gold cocktail ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 137 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a White Diamond Pave White Gold Cocktail Ring?

On average, a white diamond pave white gold cocktail ring at 1stDibs sells for $5,394, while they’re typically $675 on the low end and $4,824,813 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 Cocktail-rings for You

A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.

Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.

Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.

Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.

During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.

So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic

Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.

These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.