$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
Retro 1940s 14k Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.95ct
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Retro Year: 1940s Metal: 14k Rose Gold & Palladium Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.95 Cut: Old European Color: I-J Clarity: SI2 Accent Gemstones & Diamonds: 21 O...
Ruby, Diamond, Palladium, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Cartier 18K Snake Ring Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Accents
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier 18K Snake Ring Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Accents This Cartier snake ring is made in 18K yellow gold and designed as a coiled serpent wrapping gracefully around the f...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2.44ct oval center Antique Diamond ring with rubies HANDMADE in platinum
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning center totaling 2.44 carats and rubies and small diamonds totaling 0.46 carats, the ring year is unknown, the workmanship is done by hand 100% from a piece of platinum metal...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$15,750Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Revival Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Platinum Snake Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An alluring Art Deco-style diamond snake ring. Centered by a 150-year-old hand-faceted rose-cut diamond wrapped in lush emeralds, diamond scales, and riveting ruby eyes.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 3.41 Carat GIA No Heat Burma Ruby Ring Mounted by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1950s Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Unheated Burma Ruby Carat Weight: 3.41 Cut: Brilliant Color: Red Clarity: Transparent Accent Diamonds: (2) ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$24,995
W 1.38 in L 1.58 in
1950's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 2532 "Grande" Calatrava Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY.
18k Gold
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond & Ruby Target Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: Platinum, 18K Rose Gold Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.86 Cut: Old Mine Color: S-Z Clarity: I2 Additional Gemstones: 19 R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Style Octagonal Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Octagonal Old European cut diamond and ruby engagement ring marries together sleek geometric lines with feminine filigree work popularized in the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1.12 Carat Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: Platinum Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.89 Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: M Clarity: VS2 Accents: 53 Diamonds: Old European Cuts...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Rose Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Add this timeless over 100-year-old ring to your collection to pass down for many generations to come.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wear this over 100-year old treasure with your casual everyday looks to add a timeless charm to your daily aesthetic.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Style Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: New Era: Art Deco Revival Year: 2019 Metal: Platinum Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.96 Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Clarity: VS2 Additional Gemstones: 24 French & cali...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 17.15 Carat Unheated Ruby Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This exquisite expression of classic Art Deco style is embellished with a stunning 17.15 Carat GIA certified, unheated pigeon blood red ruby. We rescued this fabulous gemstone from a...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dazzling rose cut diamond is complemented by deep bright calibrè cut rubies that capture your interest. Pair this ring with your favorite casual outfits to make this over 120 year ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Surrounding the central ruby are .3 carats of old mine cut diamonds, arranged in a classic cluster setting that enhances the ring's vintage charm.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Three Stone Gypsy Ring Rubies Diamond Center Late Deco 1950's
Located in Fairfield, CT
Platinum Three Stone Gypsy Ring Rubies Diamond Center Late Deco 1950's Sleek and effortlessly sophisticated, this platinum gypsy ring is a study in refined design. Made with a smoot...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
The Best Antique Victorian No Heat 1.86 Carat Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Victorian Year: 1837-1901 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Untreated No Heat Ruby Carat Weight: 1.86 Cut: Cushion Color: Purplish Red Clarity: Transparent ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Jacket Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
The combination of rich, oval-cut rubies and luminous old mine-cut diamonds makes this ring stand out, offering a timeless contrast between the deep red of the rubies and the brillia...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Don't miss this opportunity to add this legacy ring to your collection. Condition: Very good; wear consistent with age and use Era: Edwardian Year: 1900-1915 Metal: Platinum Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Antique Ring Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring 18K YG
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
Tiffany & Co. Antique Ring Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring 18K YG This Tiffany & Co. ring features a stunning round red ruby at its center, weighing appro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Ancient Relic Antique Victorian Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Good Era: Victorian Year: 1880-1910 Metal: 14k Rose Gold Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.40 Cut: Rose Color: H Clarity: I1 Gemstones: 2 round rubies 0.20 carats total Ring Si...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Revival Antique Diamond Serpent Snake Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Photography © Bella Rosa Galleries Santa Barbara, CA Condition: New Era: Art Deco Year: 2023 Metal: Platinum Diamond: (natural) Carat Weight: 0.97 Cut: Old Mine Cut Antique Pear C...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Inspired Antique Diamond & Emerald Snake Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Photography © Bella Rosa Galleries Santa Barbara, CA Condition: New Era: Art Deco Revival Year: 2023 Metal: Platinum Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.60 Cut: Antique Pear Color: H/J Clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Victorian Regards Acrostic Ring Natural Gemstones in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
The floral design of the ring highlights the beauty of each stone, with the 0.2-carat old mine cut ruby at the center symbolizing love and passion.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 3.35 Carats Diamonds Ruby Silver 14K Rose Gold Crescent Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in a warm toned rose gold, a crescent shaped array of nearly colorless diamonds and accented with vibrant rubies for a pop of color. Wear this over 100 year old pendant with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Five Stone Stackable Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Signage: Victorian 18 Karat Ruby and Diamond Five Stone Stackable Ring Size: 9 Condition: Good Year: 1870s Weight: 3.3 grams Please feel free to reach out with any questions, commen...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ring in Solid 10Kt. Yellow Gold from 1940's Size 9 Hand Constructed
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's STONE: Synthetic Ruby SIZE: 9 This unique hand made ring is set with a synthetic ruby and done in...
10k Gold
French 1950s 1.40 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Thread Dome Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. Openwork, it is adorned on its top of an antique brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by a twist. 6 petals paved with rose-cut diamonds hold t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond French Cut Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond French Cut Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible old mine diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. The ring features a go...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible old mine cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. This gorgeous ring ...
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Diamond Gold Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This funky 1940s Retro ring combines 18K rose and yellow gold in a bold, two-toned design, centered around a circular rope motif. The ring highlights a bezel-set, old European cut di...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Solid White Gold Diamond Ring with Ruby
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
I ship all my products from the USA! Not my handwork! I'm selling my used CIRARI Ruby and Diamond ring! I bought it about 3 years ago on Gemshoping TV. At that time I wore white go...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Deco Retro 1935 Tank Chevalier Ring In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamond And Sapphires
By Chevalier Tank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A chevalier geometric ring from the retro-machine age period. Great chevalier ring, created during the late art-deco and the retro periods, back in the 1935. This geometric ring has...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Hancocks 3.73ct G VVS2 Old-Cut Pear Shaped Diamond Ring with Engraved Gold Band
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A stunning pear shape diamond solitaire ring by Hancocks, set with a wonderfully bright and lively old-cut pear-shaped diamond weighing 3.73ct and of G colour and VVS2 clarity, in a ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Deco Engagement Ring 1 ct+ w/ appraisal
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning, bright white, European cut diamond engagement ring, made in platinum, from the 1920s. The centerstone of this ring is a .66 carat, G-H color, VS2 clarity Old Euro...
Diamond, Platinum
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined tribute to antique elegance, this exceptional engagement ring centers around a GIA-certified 1.01 carat Old Mine Brilliant Cut diamond, celebrated for its romantic faceting...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 18K Jean Schlumberger Vigne Round Marquise Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Unbelievable savings on this original Vigne Jean Schlumberger's ring. His visionary creations are celebrated as some of the world's most intricate designs. This stunning ring feature...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s Retro 18k Yellow Gold Swirling Diamond Cocktail Ring, Spain
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A great example of a swirling 1940s ring, Made in 18 karat yellow gold, with platinum sights. Center set with 45 brilliant-cut, grain-set diamonds approx 1.7ctw in total. 8.4 gr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1940s Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An unusual Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, ca. 1940s. Centring an old-cut diamond of ca. 0.85ct (ca. I/VS1), surrounded by six ruby petals, accentuated by another flower studded wi...
Diamond, Ruby
French 1940s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum, dog head hallmark. Voluminous tank ring, it is decorated in its center with an emerald-cut ruby, with two rows of ros...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1940s Retro Platinum & 14K Rose Gold 1.2tgw Ruby and Diamond Tank Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, ruby, platinum, and rose gold ring, comprising one large old European cut diamond, sixteen smaller rose cut diamonds, and eight square and rectangular cut rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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 rings, vintage 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.
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