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French Modern 1, 22 Carat Ruby Diamonds Platinum Ring
French Modern 1, 22 Carat Ruby Diamonds Platinum Ring

French Modern 1, 22 Carat Ruby Diamonds Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Magnificent contemporary ring, its setting is adorned with an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum Shayna Petite Design Round Diamond Ring 'Center 1/3 Carat'
Platinum Shayna Petite Design Round Diamond Ring 'Center 1/3 Carat'

Platinum Shayna Petite Design Round Diamond Ring 'Center 1/3 Carat'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This petite handcrafted earthy, organically designed ring features a 1/3 carat center round cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 2.60 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 1 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1945
Vintage 2.60 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 1 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1945

Vintage 2.60 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 1 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1945

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.60 carat octagonal Ceylon sapphire and 1 carat diamond

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

18k Gold Platinum 1 Carat Sapphire Two Tone Ring, Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring
18k Gold Platinum 1 Carat Sapphire Two Tone Ring, Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring

18k Gold Platinum 1 Carat Sapphire Two Tone Ring, Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring

By Rose and Choc

Located in Wallingford, CT

Sapphire Stone Shape: Round Stone Weight: 1 Carat Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Diamond Color and Clarity

Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum Noga Diamond Band '1/5 Carat'
Platinum Noga Diamond Band '1/5 Carat'

Platinum Noga Diamond Band '1/5 Carat'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This curve ring features sparkling micro - prong - set diamonds along the top of this delicate band

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Faye Kim Platinum 1 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Faye Kim Platinum 1 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Faye Kim Platinum 1 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

Faye Kims Platinum Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Radiant cut diamond 1 Carat F/G, VS

Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

The Leo Diamond 1 Carat Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
The Leo Diamond 1 Carat Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

The Leo Diamond 1 Carat Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

By The Leo Diamond

Located in Chicago, IL

fluorescence. The measurement for the center diamond are 5.38 x 5.20 x 4.11 mm. The mounting of the ring has 1

Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Petite Micro-Prong '1/5 Carat'
Platinum Petite Micro-Prong '1/5 Carat'

Platinum Petite Micro-Prong '1/5 Carat'

$909Sale Price / item|20% Off

Platinum Petite Micro-Prong '1/5 Carat'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This petite Micro - Prong set diamond ring features 25 ideal cut diamond through 3/4 of the band

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 carat Emerald Engagement Ring. Diamond Square Halo Ring Platinum 18k Gold
1 carat Emerald Engagement Ring. Diamond Square Halo Ring Platinum 18k Gold

1 carat Emerald Engagement Ring. Diamond Square Halo Ring Platinum 18k Gold

Located in New York, NY

Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum Asti Eternity Ring '1 1/2 Ct. tw'
Platinum Asti Eternity Ring '1 1/2 Ct. tw'

Platinum Asti Eternity Ring '1 1/2 Ct. tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This extraordinary eternity ring features round brilliant diamonds floating between two channels of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 Carat Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum
1 Carat Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum

1 Carat Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum

Located in New York, NY

weighing approximately 1-carat. These diamonds, set in platinum prongs, radiate vintage charm and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Platinum 1/2 Carat Genuine Natural Diamond Ring '#J4774'
Antique Platinum 1/2 Carat Genuine Natural Diamond Ring '#J4774'

Antique Platinum 1/2 Carat Genuine Natural Diamond Ring '#J4774'

Located in Big Bend, WI

Antique Platinum 1/2 Carat Genuine Natural Diamond Ring (#J4774) Platinum diamond ring featuring a

Category

20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 Carat Fancy Brown Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring
1 Carat Fancy Brown Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring

1 Carat Fancy Brown Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Art Deco platinum ring with natural brown Diamond center stone. Ring setting is an original

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Platinum

Certified Tiffany & Co. 1 Carat F VVS1 Lucida Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Certified Tiffany & Co. 1 Carat F VVS1 Lucida Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Certified Tiffany & Co. 1 Carat F VVS1 Lucida Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

proportioned 1-carat Lucida® diamond, Tiffany’s signature cut-cornered square mixed cut known for its

Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Artemis Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Platinum Artemis Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'

Platinum Artemis Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This ring features two perfectly matched 1/2 carat each ( 1 ct. tw) round diamonds that symbolize

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany 1 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum G VS2
Tiffany 1 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum G VS2

Tiffany 1 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum G VS2

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

, Soliatire Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 5 US, Resizable This exquisite platinum engagement ring from Tiffany

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum  Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. tw'
Platinum  Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. tw'

Platinum Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Harlow Eternity Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. tw'
Platinum Harlow Eternity Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. tw'

Platinum Harlow Eternity Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This stunning eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds flouting and set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Charlotte Royal Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. Tw'
Platinum Charlotte Royal Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. Tw'

Platinum Charlotte Royal Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This red carpet ring features two rows of round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set. Petite round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Antique Platinum Emerald and Diamond 1 Carat Cluster Ring
Tiffany & Co. Antique Platinum Emerald and Diamond 1 Carat Cluster Ring

Tiffany & Co. Antique Platinum Emerald and Diamond 1 Carat Cluster Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

hand. Crafted in platinum, the ring displays the refined workmanship and timeless aesthetic for which

Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Orly Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Platinum Orly Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'

Platinum Orly Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This ring features prong share 7 round brilliant diamonds. Experience the difference! Product

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Sevilla Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Platinum Sevilla Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'

Platinum Sevilla Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Winte Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Platinum Winte Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'

Platinum Winte Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Delicate ring features Seven (7) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1 Carat Emerald cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
GIA Certified 1 Carat Emerald cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum

GIA Certified 1 Carat Emerald cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum

Located in London, England

GIA Certified 1 Carat Emerald cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum. This timeless ring features

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond Channel Set Platinum 3 Row Band Ring
1 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond Channel Set Platinum 3 Row Band Ring

1 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond Channel Set Platinum 3 Row Band Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Natural Round brilliant and baguette diamond band ring in platinum 900 featuring alternating

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring. Old Euro K VS1 Platinum Engagement Ring
1 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring. Old Euro K VS1 Platinum Engagement Ring

1 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring. Old Euro K VS1 Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

handcrafted platinum engagement ring, this elegant design centers approx 1.00 carat old European cut diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1 Carat Colorless Engagement Ring. GIA Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring Platinum D SI2
1 Carat Colorless Engagement Ring. GIA Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring Platinum D SI2

1 Carat Colorless Engagement Ring. GIA Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring Platinum D SI2

Located in New York, NY

Certification: GIA Certificate Carat Weight: Approx 1-Carats Stone Cut: Old European Cut, Old Mine

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 Carat Halo Ring. Platinum GIA Asscher Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring J VS2
1 Carat Halo Ring. Platinum GIA Asscher Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring J VS2

1 Carat Halo Ring. Platinum GIA Asscher Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring J VS2

Located in New York, NY

engagement ring showcases a GIA-certified 1.01-carat Asscher-cut diamond, graded J color and VS2 clarity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Accent Ring Platinum K VS2
1 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Accent Ring Platinum K VS2

1 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Accent Ring Platinum K VS2

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite old European diamond engagement ring showcases timeless elegance and masterful

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1 Carat Ring. GIA Old European Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum I VS2
Art Deco 1 Carat Ring. GIA Old European Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum I VS2

Art Deco 1 Carat Ring. GIA Old European Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum I VS2

Located in New York, NY

: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Prong Set Ring, Geometric, Art Deco, Stone Accent Metal: Platinum Ring Size

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. Tw'
Platinum GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. Tw'

Platinum GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. Tw'
Platinum Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. Tw'

Platinum Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. Tw'
Platinum Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. Tw'

Platinum Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Princess Cut Wedding Band 1 Carat Platinum Diamond Ring
Princess Cut Wedding Band 1 Carat Platinum Diamond Ring

Princess Cut Wedding Band 1 Carat Platinum Diamond Ring

Located in Jupiter, FL

Stunning platinum diamond ring made with gorgeous natural diamonds in classical wedding band

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Platinum Ales Diamond Ring '1/6 Ct. Tw'
Platinum Ales Diamond Ring '1/6 Ct. Tw'

Platinum Ales Diamond Ring '1/6 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This crown band features 0.16-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds. It can be perfect as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Abigail Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'
Platinum Abigail Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'

Platinum Abigail Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'

$913Sale Price / item|20% Off

Platinum Abigail Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Side Gemstone Carat Weight: 0.05 Metal: Platinum Metal Weight: 3.3 Setting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Sharvit Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'
Platinum Sharvit Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'

Platinum Sharvit Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'

$979Sale Price / item|20% Off

Platinum Sharvit Diamond Ring '1/3 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This ring features 8 Baguette cut diamonds interwind with 8 round brilliant diamond to create a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Tiana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Platinum Tiana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'

Platinum Tiana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This delicate ring features a unique pattern of round diamonds. Experience the Difference! Product

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Louise Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Platinum Louise Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'

Platinum Louise Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This delicate ring features 95 round brilliant diamonds micro-prong -set in three rows. Experience

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Olbia Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Platinum Olbia Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'

Platinum Olbia Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This stunning weave ring features 12 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds. Experience the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Betty Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Platinum Betty Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'

Platinum Betty Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This classic ring features 13 round brilliant diamonds perfectly matched channel-set. Experience

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Platinum Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'

Platinum Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'

$2,384Sale Price / item|20% Off

Platinum Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Marielle Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. Tw'
Platinum Marielle Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. Tw'

Platinum Marielle Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This infinity style ring features round brilliant diamonds micro -prong-set along the top

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Isabella Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Platinum Isabella Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'

Platinum Isabella Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This ring features round brilliant diamonds interweave ribbons of marquise shape metal with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Agnes Diamond Ring '1/16 Ct. Tw'
Platinum Agnes Diamond Ring '1/16 Ct. Tw'

Platinum Agnes Diamond Ring '1/16 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This petite curve ring features round brilliant diamonds micro prong-set along the top of this band

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Apuliana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. tw'
Platinum Apuliana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. tw'

Platinum Apuliana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This ring features micro prong set round brilliant diamonds halfway down, curving at the center of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Vera Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Platinum Vera Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'

Platinum Vera Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'

$1,620Sale Price / item|20% Off

Platinum Vera Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This ring features 23 round brilliant diamonds pave set in a leaves design metal with milgrain

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Dalia Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Platinum Dalia Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'

Platinum Dalia Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This ring features round brilliant diamonds prong-set along the top half of the band in alternating

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Sevilla Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. tw'
Platinum Sevilla Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. tw'

Platinum Sevilla Diamond Ring '1/2 Ct. tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Victoria Diamond Ring '1/6 Ct. tw'
Platinum Victoria Diamond Ring '1/6 Ct. tw'

Platinum Victoria Diamond Ring '1/6 Ct. tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This delicate ring features 19 round brilliant diamonds micro-prong set. A delicate milgrain line

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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1 Carat Platinum Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1 carat platinum ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from platinum, gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 228 antique edition and 325 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 1 carat platinum 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. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. A 1 carat platinum ring from EMD Diamonds, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1 carat platinum ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 1 Carat Platinum Ring?

Prices for a 1 carat platinum ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $2,800,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,531.

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.