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1956 Ring natural 1ct. Emerald 8 Diamonds solid 18K Ø 7.5US / 4.4 gr
1956 Ring natural 1ct. Emerald 8 Diamonds solid 18K Ø 7.5US / 4.4 gr

1956 Ring natural 1ct. Emerald 8 Diamonds solid 18K Ø 7.5US / 4.4 gr

Located in SE

intage Emerald and Diamond ring in solid 18ct Gold with bezel's top in Platinum / or White Gold.

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Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold & Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold & Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds

David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold & Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds

By David Webb

Located in Miami, FL

The ring is embellished with eight natural earth mined gemstones such diamonds, an emerald, a ruby and a sapphire.

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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Vivacious 2.2 Ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Vivacious 2.2 Ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Vivacious 2.2 Ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Gemstone Weight - 2.2 ct > Gemstone pcs - 1 > Gemstone Shape - Oval > Gemstone size - 9 x 7 mm > ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Luxurious Multi-Row Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18K Solid White Gold
Luxurious Multi-Row Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18K Solid White Gold

Luxurious Multi-Row Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18K Solid White Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 6.65 cts Gemstone Size - 4X5 mm Diamond Weight - 0.62 cts Diamond Size - Mix Gross Weight - 8....

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Fancy Light Pink Diamond Three Stone Ring
GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Fancy Light Pink Diamond Three Stone Ring

GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Fancy Light Pink Diamond Three Stone Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Product Specifications: Item Type: Three Stone Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 4-9 (Adjustable) Setting Style: Three Stone with Pave Band Production Time: 1-2 weeks Side Stones: 2 p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1943 Martine's Alliance Wedding Ring Diamonds solid 23K Gold Ø 7.25 US/2.4gr
1943 Martine's Alliance Wedding Ring Diamonds solid 23K Gold Ø 7.25 US/2.4gr

1943 Martine's Alliance Wedding Ring Diamonds solid 23K Gold Ø 7.25 US/2.4gr

Located in SE

Beautiful Alliance Wedding Ring in solid 23K Gold with lane in Platinum for 9 pave set diamond cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm / ca 0.015ct. each.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring 2.5ct Emerald 1ctw Diamonds 14K Green White Gold Ø 5 US / 4.3gr
Antique Ring 2.5ct Emerald 1ctw Diamonds 14K Green White Gold Ø 5 US / 4.3gr

Antique Ring 2.5ct Emerald 1ctw Diamonds 14K Green White Gold Ø 5 US / 4.3gr

Located in SE

Silver or White Gold crown with ornamental floral open work show pave set old diamond cut and rose cut diamonds around one natural emerald cut Emerald measuring 9 mm x 6.5 mm x 4.25 ...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 8.51 Carat Aquamarine 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Vintage 8.51 Carat Aquamarine 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Vintage 8.51 Carat Aquamarine 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Aquamarine Quality Cut Oval Faceted Content 8.51 carats Dimensions 14.62mm (length) x 11.27mm (width) x 8.14mm (depth) Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grad...

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Vintage 1970s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 6 Carat Oval Cut Peridot 14K Gold Fluted Sunburst Ring
Vintage 6 Carat Oval Cut Peridot 14K Gold Fluted Sunburst Ring

Vintage 6 Carat Oval Cut Peridot 14K Gold Fluted Sunburst Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Size 9, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Floral Sunburst Cocktail Ring / Vintage Statement Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 9 (adjustable) Weight: 6.45 grams Ring Fac...

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1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Gabriel Ofiesh 14 Karat Gold & Tanzanite Band Ring
Signed Gabriel Ofiesh 14 Karat Gold & Tanzanite Band Ring

Signed Gabriel Ofiesh 14 Karat Gold & Tanzanite Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Marks: 14k / OFIESH / O Measurements: Height: ca. 22 mm Width: ca. 19 mm Depth: ca. 5 mm Weight: ca. 5.6 grams Ring Size: ca. 6 Gemstone Measurements: Amethyst: ca. 9 mm x 4 mm ...

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20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

6.19 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring AGL Certified
6.19 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring AGL Certified

6.19 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring AGL Certified

Located in Miami, FL

Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold Weight: 7.36 grams Ring Size: 7 (adjustable) Center Stone Details: Type: Emerald Carat: 6.19 Carat Color: Green C...

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1990s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Talia Jade 14K Gold Persian Turquoise Eternity Band with Diamond Accent
Talia Jade 14K Gold Persian Turquoise Eternity Band with Diamond Accent

Talia Jade 14K Gold Persian Turquoise Eternity Band with Diamond Accent

Located in Miami, FL

Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stones: 16 Persian Turquoise Cabochons Diamonds: 9 Round Diamonds, approx. 0.09 ct Ring Size: 7.5 Weight: 4.43 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1975 Gem Set Coral Band in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels 1975 Gem Set Coral Band in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels 1975 Gem Set Coral Band in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

It was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish. Diamonds: Mount in a French pave setting, with 20 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.70 carats, ...

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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Allison Kaufman 18K Yellow Gold 15.60 Carat Cushion Cut Morganite Cocktail Ring
Allison Kaufman 18K Yellow Gold 15.60 Carat Cushion Cut Morganite Cocktail Ring

Allison Kaufman 18K Yellow Gold 15.60 Carat Cushion Cut Morganite Cocktail Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

There are pave set round diamonds on top the Morganite. Pictures do no justice on this ring.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5.35 Carat D Color Flawless
GIA Certified 5.35 Carat D Color Flawless

GIA Certified 5.35 Carat D Color Flawless

By FERRUCCI

Located in New York, NY

Something that has no age is the secret, a design that bring only a message, a message of a woman with no age, just harmonious balance and delicacy and a gift from mother earth. Rin...

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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

VR Jewels 14K Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Heart Station Necklace 17 inches
VR Jewels 14K Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Heart Station Necklace 17 inches

VR Jewels 14K Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Heart Station Necklace 17 inches

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Diamond Gemstone Weight - 0.25 cts Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone Pcs - 9 Gemstone Size - 1.7 mm Gross Weight - 1....

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 4.08Ct Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Earring and Ring Set Circa 1870
Antique 4.08Ct Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Earring and Ring Set Circa 1870

Antique 4.08Ct Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Earring and Ring Set Circa 1870

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body and rim of the cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Ring Carat 3.20ct D...

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Antique 1870s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Multi-Strand Bracelet
Ruby and Diamond Multi-Strand Bracelet

Ruby and Diamond Multi-Strand Bracelet

By Paradizia

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Item # B1213 Check out matching necklace and ring, see last photo. Necklace title: “65 Carats Ruby and Pave Diamond Centerpiece Accents Necklace”, item#N3753 Earrings title: “70 Cara...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

PANIM 19.23 Carat Diamond Rosecut & Ruby 18K White Gold Tassel Necklace
PANIM 19.23 Carat Diamond Rosecut & Ruby 18K White Gold Tassel Necklace

PANIM 19.23 Carat Diamond Rosecut & Ruby 18K White Gold Tassel Necklace

By PANIM

Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Subtly accentuated by a pavé diamond lobster clasp and ring Dimension : Necklace Chain Length 30inches.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1800s Antique 3.36 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
1800s Antique 3.36 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch

1800s Antique 3.36 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The tiered stellate design is ornamented with a feature central six-claw set 0.81ct Old European cut diamond. The six primary points of the star brooch are each embellished with fou...

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Antique 1870s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Checkerboard Cut Amethyst & Diamond Clover Drop Earrings 3.8ct 14K Yellow Gold
Checkerboard Cut Amethyst & Diamond Clover Drop Earrings 3.8ct 14K Yellow Gold

Checkerboard Cut Amethyst & Diamond Clover Drop Earrings 3.8ct 14K Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Amethyst Gemstone Weight - 3.8 cts Gemstone shape - Clover Gemstone Size -9 x 9 mm Diamond Weight - 0.09 cts Diamond...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Round Cluster Open Halo Stud Earrings 10k White Gold 0.55 Ct
Natural Diamond Round Cluster Open Halo Stud Earrings 10k White Gold 0.55 Ct

Natural Diamond Round Cluster Open Halo Stud Earrings 10k White Gold 0.55 Ct

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Deira, Dubai

Details :- Item Code :- STE-1052A Gross Wt. :- 2.62 gm 10k White Gold Wt. :- 2.51 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.55 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Earrings Size...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Antique 2.88 Carat Opal 0.84 Carat Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique 2.88 Carat Opal 0.84 Carat Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant

Antique 2.88 Carat Opal 0.84 Carat Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Two articulated concentric kite shaped frames surround the feature opal, the inner 15k white gold frame embellished with thirty-three pavé set old mine cut diamonds The outer scallo...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s 4.83 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique 1910s 4.83 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant

Antique 1910s 4.83 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The ornate setting is embellished with sixty-seven pavé set seed pearls, varying in size. The frame suspends from a smaller quatrefoil shaped setting via two curb style chains.

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Letter A Initial Charm 0.52 Carat Multi-Sapphire Rainbow Pendant
14K Gold Letter A Initial Charm 0.52 Carat Multi-Sapphire Rainbow Pendant

14K Gold Letter A Initial Charm 0.52 Carat Multi-Sapphire Rainbow Pendant

Located in Jaipur, IN

All eight stones are natural sapphires — corundum crystals rated 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, second only to diamond, making them among the most durable gemstones available for jewe...

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2010s Indian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

de GRISOGONO Allegra 25 S01
de GRISOGONO Allegra 25 S01

de GRISOGONO Allegra 25 S01

By de GRISOGONO

Located in New York, NY

A subtle play on volume, contrast and perspectives reveals 29 polished or diamond-set rings entwined around the dial at 3 and 9 o’clock.

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2010s European Wrist Watches

18K Gold filled Necklace with Abalone, Mother of Pearl and Tahitian grey shell
18K Gold filled Necklace with Abalone, Mother of Pearl and Tahitian grey shell

18K Gold filled Necklace with Abalone, Mother of Pearl and Tahitian grey shell

Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand

. *** Details *** - Metal: - 18K Yellow Genuine Gold Filled - Gold Color: - Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A MESSAGE FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Length x Width (HxW...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Heart Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx Pink Shell  natural zircon
18K Gold filled Heart Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx Pink Shell  natural zircon

18K Gold filled Heart Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx Pink Shell natural zircon

Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand

. *** Details *** - Metal: - 18K Yellow Genuine Gold Filled - Gold Color: - Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A MESSAGE FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Length x Width (HxW...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Butterfly Necklace with  MOP Abalone Onyx and natural zircon
18K Gold filled Butterfly Necklace with  MOP Abalone Onyx and natural zircon

18K Gold filled Butterfly Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx and natural zircon

Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand

. *** Details *** - Metal: - 18K Yellow Genuine Gold Filled - Gold Color: - Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A MESSAGE FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) - Length x Width (HxW...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

IGI Certified 1/2 Carat Diamond 10K Yellow Gold Beaded Milgrain Band Style Ring
IGI Certified 1/2 Carat Diamond 10K Yellow Gold Beaded Milgrain Band Style Ring

IGI Certified 1/2 Carat Diamond 10K Yellow Gold Beaded Milgrain Band Style Ring

Located in New York, NY

Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 13 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: J-K Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 0.5 cttw Diamond Setting Type:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Carat Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Solitaire Ring 10.50 CTW
9 Carat Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Solitaire Ring 10.50 CTW

9 Carat Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Solitaire Ring 10.50 CTW

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

One 14-karat white gold ring consisting of Fifty-two round brilliant diamonds is set in a wide 11.50 mm ring featuring a center red ruby gemstone.This ruby pave set diamond ring make...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Pave Diamond Ring Size 9 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pave diamond ring size 9 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 21 antique edition and 27 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect pave diamond ring size 9 among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing pave diamond ring size 9 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Bulgari, Cartier and Mauboussin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A pave diamond ring size 9 can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 19 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 antique cushion cut and princess cut alternatives. When shopping for a pave diamond ring size 9, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Pave Diamond Ring Size 9?

On average, a pave diamond ring size 9 at 1stDibs sells for $3,795, while they’re typically $920 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.