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What is a vintage diamond?
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A vintage diamond — as in, “a vintage diamond engagement ring” — refers to a ring that is at least 20 years old. Antique rings were made more than 100 years ago. Vintage diamond jewelry is not old enough to qualify as antique but it is at least two decades old. Find a collection of antique and vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Vintage 1980's 3ct Oval Cut Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 3ct Oval Cut Amethyst Ring with Diamonds - the amethyst weighs approximately 3ct and measures 16 x 8mm.
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond
Vintage 1980's 3.50ct Marquise Cabochon Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 3.50ct Marquise Cabochon Amethyst Ring with Diamonds - the amethyst weighs approximately 3.50ct and measures 14 x 7.2mm.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond
Vintage 1980’s 18ct Two Colour Gold Diamond Twist Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring
18ct Gold Stamped 750
Circa 1980’s
Lovely, vintage diamond ring.
Category
Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980's Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and Diamond Dress Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Van Cleef and Arpels lapis and diamond bombe dress ring set in 18k yellow gold.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's .60 Carat Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1980's diamond engagement ring in a setting with a split shank and gallery that leads to a unique basket. The diamond is bright and lively. In very good condition.
Size: 7.25
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Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980's Vintage Diamond Cluster Statement Ring 14k White and Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Dazzling 1980's diamond cluster ring. Diamonds are bright and lively. The basket and prongs are white gold and the band is yellow gold. In very good condition.
Size: 8.75
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Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold


