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Pave Amethyst, Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
magnificent 18 karat white gold ring features an impressive 336 round mixed cut amethyst stones, pave set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Pave Set Ruby 2.40Ctw and Diamond 1.26Ctw Bypass Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
your jewelry collection. Expertly crafted in lustrous 14K white gold, it features pave-set round cut
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.54 ct. emerald octagon with 0.45 ct. good quality white diamond round pave. Handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Estate 18K White Gold Heavy Pavé Diamond Puffed Heart Cocktail Ring Sz 6
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A bold and romantic estate piece, this 18K white gold ring features a puffed heart design fully
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcrafted Emerald Double Halo Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring Gift 10k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- STR-2025D Gross Wet :- 5.35 gm 10k Gold Wet :- 4.55 gm Diamond Wet :- 1.21 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Brown White Pavé Diamond Feather Motif Bypass Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This sculptural diamond ring captures an elegant sense of motion with its fluid, leaf-like design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and White Gold Domed Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Exquisite domed diamond cocktail ring. In the center of a graceful motif, a round brilliant cut and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Pear Shaped Mozambique Ruby Cocktail Ring With Pave Diamonds in 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
glittering pave diamonds. Crafted in luminous 14KT white gold, it’s designed to make a statement — full of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 18k Black and White Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring US 8
By THEVAULT15
Located in Boostedt, DE
Details -18k black rhodium plated white gold -Eternity diamond pavé orb -Orb size 12mm - 0,47 inches
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Pave Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 13.2ctw of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold White and Black Diamond Heart Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
of black diamonds. 18K White Gold White and Black Diamond Heart Ring Condition: In good condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Pave Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 13.2ctw of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pave Dome Cocktail Ring
Diamond Pave Dome Cocktail Ring
$13,596 Sale Price
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1.94 Carat Total Pavé Diamond Oblong Swirl Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.5 Exuding contemporary elegance, this pave diamond ring showcases a captivating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Cut Emerald and Pavé Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.25 This breathtaking emerald and diamond cocktail ring, set in dazzling 14 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural 1.57 Carat Heart Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
carat heart-shaped diamond pavé set in 18-karat white gold. This ring exemplifies the pinnacle of fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Halo Pave Baguette Spiral Wave Cocktail Band 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Halo Pave Baguette Spiral Wave Cocktail Band 18 Karat White Gold Ring 4.00 cts Diamonds GH
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1ct Sapphire Halo Cocktail Ring with 1.37ct Diamond Pave in 18K White Gold – Whi
Located in Bucharest, Romania
collection, this diamond pave cocktail ring offers an unforgettable look. Its vibrant blue sapphire and
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Round Diamond Pavé Flower Motif Cocktail Ring in Polished 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, highlighting the ring’s carefully crafted structure. Crafted in 14 karat white gold, this ring has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Red Coral Cabochon Cocktail Ring Sz 7.75
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A contemporary cocktail ring done in high polished 18K white gold and centered by a beautifully cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Large "Dove of Peace" Diamond 18K White Gold Pave Wide Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
collection! An exquisite masterpiece from the french house Cartier,  presenting 130 Round cut, Pave set
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pave Fancy Champagne White Diamond Ruby Frog Cocktail Animal Fun Rose Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Pave Fancy Champagne White Diamond Ruby Frog Cocktail Animal 18 K Rose Gold Ring 18 Rose Karat Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, R...

Pave Diamond and Akoya Pearl Oval Concave Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This opulent diamond cocktail ring set in resplendent 14-karat white gold is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Butterfly Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Diamond & Pink Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Chrome Diopside and Pavé Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diopside embraced by a radiant halo of diamonds, all elegantly horizontally set in lustrous 14 karat white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Halo Pave Oval Shield Dome Statement Cocktail 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Halo Pave Oval Shield Dome Statement Cocktail 14 Karat White Gold Ring 1.50 cts Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Pavé Diamond Ball Ring — Pavé Dome Cluster, Modern Classic
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
White gold pavé diamond ball ring with a faceted, domed cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds set
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18K Rose White Gold Pave Diamond Ball Bypass Cocktail Ring F Vs+
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A spectacularly well-made bypass ring done in 18K rose gold with the ball itself being white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Black Pearl and Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Tahitian Pearl & Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Red Pink Ruby Diamond Pave Set Art Deco Style Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
artistry. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 7.88 g. (approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold 4.92ctw Black White Diamond Large Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pavé Set - Black Color - 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold

High Profile Tahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring with Pavé Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Tahitian Pearl and Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.61Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Heart Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Size 8
Located in New York, NY
This stylish ladies cocktail ring features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds encrusted in a
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.55Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
Bold and elegant diamond cocktail ring rendered in highly polished 14K white gold. This ring
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.32Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
This bold and beautiful cocktail ring features pave set round cut diamonds weighing 2.32 carats
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Contemporary Black Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring is a striking statement piece that blends bold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Square Blue Topaz and Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
shimmering pavé diamonds, delicately set within beautiful white gold. With its clean lines and elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring With Pave Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.016g,D:0.41ct, Sapp:2.34ct, Size: US-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Bvlgari 18k White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
Experience the epitome of luxury and elegance with the Bvlgari Bvlgari White Gold Diamond Cocktail
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1950s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1950s 0.50 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Medium Flower Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pave diamond medium flower ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 157 round white
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Large Flower Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pave diamond large flower ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 218 round white
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

Diamond Enamel White Gold 18 Kt Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The "Royal Guard" Lion Ring: 18kt White Gold, Diamond Enamel A sculpted piece of high jewelry
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Diamond Pavé Motif 18K White Gold Ring Wide Band
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite 18K white gold ring is a true masterpiece of modern jewelry design. Crafted with the
Category

Early 2000s Asian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cultured South Sea Pearl Bypass Cocktail Ring with Pave Diamonds in White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
natural diamonds, H-I in color and SI1-I2 in clarity. The polished 18 karat white gold setting compliments
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.68 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold cocktail ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

1940s European Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.49 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Tahitian Pearl and Pavé Diamond Split Shank Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
brilliance and modern luxury. Set in 14 karat white gold, the ring offers a refined balance of boldness and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Round and Pear Cut Diamond Pavé Bypass Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 9 Indulge in modern sophistication with this exquisite pavé diamond bypass ring. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Weight: 1.00ct Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .15ct Diamond Cut: Round Band Material: 14k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Cut Burmese Ruby and Pavé Diamond Ornate Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
delicate lattice pattern set with round brilliant-cut pavé diamonds. The open filigree design creates a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Cut Citrine and Pavé Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pavé-set in rows that cover the top, shoulders, and sides of the wide 14 karat white gold band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pomellato Opal Capri White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
white gold, this ring exudes sophistication and modernity, making it a perfect addition to any jewelry
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Diamond X Criss Cross Pave Cocktail Fashion Open Bypass 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
0.50 Carats of pave GH/VS Diamonds Very Brilliant & Sparkly Diamonds 14K White Gold Great Value
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Pave Salamander 18K White Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This daring 1970s salamander ring in 18K white gold is an eccentric and powerful statement piece
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Black Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Lucerne, CH
Pear shaped cocktail ring, pavé set with brilliant cut black diamonds, total weight 3.68 carats
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt White Gold and Pavé Moving Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Italian-Made 18k White Gold Pavé Moving Ring is an extraordinary piece from the 1990s
Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.