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Magnificent 9.48ct Morganite Diamond Pave Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
sleek 18K white gold. With a total carat weight of 9.48ct, a jewelry weight of 9.04g, and a size of
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2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Round Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This unique pave set white diamond ring is hand crafted in 14k yellow gold. The white diamond
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

7 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Pavé Diamond Channel Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
particular ring: DEF VS clarity Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: Total 1.013ct 18k White Gold Gold Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...

21.33 Carat Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
handcrafted with a classic four-prong setting and a three-stripe pave diamond band, all set in 18K white gold
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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Black Diamond Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
. Questo anello fa parte della Collezione Diamond Fraleoni. L'anello è disegnato con una boulle ricoperta
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fashioned in 18K white gold, this Green Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring showcases 10 round brilliant-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave 1.32 Cttw. Diamond Pear Shape Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Eye catching pave' set diamond ring with 35 diamonds = 1.32 Cttw! This ring has the look and the
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Diamonds Tanzanite Cocktail Ring
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
parte della Collezione Diamond Fraleoni ed è un pezzo unico. L'incastonatura è realizzata con pavé di
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Pave Yellow Diamonds and White Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A Diamond Cocktail and Diamond Engagement Ring with Four Emerald-Cut Diamonds accented with Pave
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Black and White Diamond 3D Flower Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.75 Spectacularly sparkly black and white pave diamond flower ring. This stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Kwiat 18k White Gold 0.40ctw Pave Bezel Diamond Knot Ring "Vintage"
By Kwiat
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - E/F Color - 0.40ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18K White Gold Weight: 3.47 Grams Ring Size: 9.5
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Statement, 2.88 carats, Yellow Diamonds Pave white Gold and Titatnium Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Diamonds Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ladies 14K White Gold 4.52ct Aquamarine Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
-plated 14K white gold diamond and aquamarine double-halo cocktail ring with a half-round shank. The ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearls Diamonds Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Ring in 18-karat white gold, Contrariè model This contrariè pearl ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 1.32ct Tanzanite Halo Accented Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
plated 14K white gold diamond and tanzanite cocktail, halo ring with a flat shank. Engraved with "14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Large White Topaz and Pave Diamond Paradizia Ring
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Impressive large emerald cut White Topaz and pave diamond 14k white gold ring Item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, White Gold

Statement Round Brilliant Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold and showcases a GIA 2.05-carat G-VS2 round brilliant center diamond. Radiating from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Large Dome Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold this is a large dome ring set with round cut diamonds and sapphires
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.52 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.52 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.32tcw 14K Tanzanite Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning Tanzanite & Diamond pave ring that is full of gorgeous sparkle from all
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Style Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Art Deco 0.65 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Morris Pavé Diamond Cross Over Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat white gold pavé set round brilliant cut diamond crossover ring by David Morris. This
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2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Levian 14K Rose Gold Chocolate White Diamond Crossover Cocktail Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Houston, TX
to 5.20 mm Weight: 11.20 grams One ladies 14K rose gold diamond cocktail ring with a tapered
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Pavé Ring Set - US 7
By THEVAULT15
Located in Boostedt, DE
in luminous white gold. Inspired by the flawless silhouette of an orb, each ring is beautifully
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Pavé Ring Set - US 6
By THEVAULT15
Located in Boostedt, DE
in luminous white gold. Inspired by the flawless silhouette of an orb, each ring is beautifully
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold and White Gold Diamond Pavé Ring Set - US 5
By THEVAULT15
Located in Boostedt, DE
in luminous white gold. Inspired by the flawless silhouette of an orb, each ring is beautifully
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Cocktail Ring in Ruby and Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond pcs - 28 Diamond size - 1.4 mm Gross Weight - 8.73 Grams Setting - Pave and channel setting Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold With Statement Black Diamond Center
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
, the black diamond is flanked by shimmering pavé-set white and black diamonds totaling 1.78 carats
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Mother of Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Bvlgari ring showcases pave set round brilliant cut diamonds mounted over grey
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 14k Rose Gold Pave Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Flower Ring 14k Rose Gold Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring Wedding Ring Gift Light weight can be
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Claw Onyx Cocktail Ring, 2 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Make a fierce and glamorous statement with this bold cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking vintage cocktail ring crafted in 14K white gold, highlighting a dazzling diamond at its
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold 1.62 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 1.62 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Cocktail Ring This glorious canary yellow and
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2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Signed Armin Kurz Modernist 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. In 18 karat white gold. Set with pave diamonds on a square head with a tapered geometric shank
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20th Century Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.36cttw Diamond and Onyx Round Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This bold and beautiful ring features pave set round cut diamonds set in a wave pattern with black
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Pave Cocktail Ring with Two Carats Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This pave diamonds ring is made of platinum with 121 natural F/G, SI diamonds, 2,28 carats in total
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Pave Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
finest Cartier round brilliant cut diamonds (5cts appx) in 18k white gold. Size: US 6 Ring Width: .59
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s 0.70 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage 0.70 carat sapphire and 0.78 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

.98 Carat Diamond Onyx White Gold Star Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Black onyx and pave diamond star cluster cocktail ring. 81 round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.40ctw Pave Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.25 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
- J Clarity - SI1 - SI2 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, White Gold Settings Weight: 12.9 Grams Stamps: 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold, Diamonds And South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K white gold, diamonds and South Sea pearl cocktail ring. It depicts a round luminous
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20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Italian 18K White Gold Moonstone, Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cocktail ring
Located in Miami, FL
A spectacular Contemporary Italian cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold, showcasing a dramatic
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.45 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
supporting pavé set Old European cut diamonds, totalling 0.95ct. The elevated white gold ring shoulders
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
white gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry collections. This stunning, fine
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage White Gold 0.70ctw Diamond Long Marquise Navette Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.30ctw (approx.) (40) Natural Genuine Diamond - Single Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS2-SI2 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 3.40ct Delicate Green Jadeite Jade Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Ladies rhodium-plated 18K white gold, diamond and jadeite halo, accented, cocktail ring with a half round
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1990s Vintage French Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique emerald and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced
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Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Salvini Floral Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold 0.19Cttw Size 7.25
By Salvini
Located in New York, NY
Fun and beautiful Salvini diamond flower cocktail ring. This ring features a big flower with one
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Solid 18k White Gold 0.11ctw Pave Set Diamond Open Work Abstract Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 0.11ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 5.29 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 ( fitted on
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
elegance and luxury. This cocktail ring features a dazzling array of diamonds, all pave set in a white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Beauvince Tourmaline Diamond Halo Cocktail Fashion Ring in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Color: G - H Side Diamond Clarity: VS (Very Slightly Included) Metal: 18K White Gold Metal Wt: 5.65
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bold Romance: Black Diamond Heart Ring with White Pavé
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Bold Romance: Black Diamond Heart Ring with White Pavé Dark, daring, and deeply romantic — this
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

18K White Gold 3.00ct Green Burmese Jadeite Jade Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Lady's rhodium-plated 18K white gold, diamond and jadeite cocktail, halo ring with a half-round shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.2 Carat Pave Diamonds Unisex Cocktail Ring 34 Grams 14 Karat White Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
4.2 Carat Pave Diamonds Cocktail 34 Grams 14 K White Gold Ring Estate Unisex This is a Pear
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Coral Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow And White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This magnificent ring in 18K yellow and white gold is a timeless example of elegance, crafted with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Pave Sapphire Toucan Ring, App. 4.38 TCW, With Diamonds
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k white gold ring. This phenomenal ring is a toucan motif, pave set with a field of round faceted
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...

Coral Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow And White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This extraordinary ring in 18K yellow and white gold is a perfect example of refinement and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.