Antique Pearl and Diamond Ring, 1800s
Located in Milano, MI
Antique ring from the beginning of the 19th century in 18ct gold and silver. The diamonds are rose
Antique Early 19th Century More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Pearl and Diamond Ring, 1800s
Located in Milano, MI
Antique ring from the beginning of the 19th century in 18ct gold and silver. The diamonds are rose
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1800's Cochin India Lord Vishnu Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
handmade double row stacked "jawan" granulated ring design flanked by two 1.8 mm VS1 diamonds. This ring is
Diamond, 22k Gold
Antique Victorian Era 1800s Opal, Emerald, and Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Emerald and Diamond Ring. This exquisite cocktail ring showcases prong-set opal stones, along with
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, Silver
1.00 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 1800's, Handmade tourmaline and diamond ring. 1 round eight sided tourmaline center stone with
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18ct Gold Victorian Old Mine Cut 0.7 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Ring Circa 1800s 0.7 Carats approx The diamonds are strong , quite
Diamond, Gold
Platinum Edwardian Diamond Filigree Ring, circa Late 1800s
Located in Addison, TX
This unbelievable Edwardian diamond filigree ring was crafted in platinum in the late 1800's. The
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mid 1800s Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1850 a unisex 7 stone diamond ring centered with an antique cushion cut diamond 8.1 x 7.2
Diamond
Antique 1800s Men's Diamond Cluster Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
St. Petersburg, circa 1890 A 14K gold ring set with ten old European cut diamonds Estimated
Diamond
Antique Mid 1800s Diamond Gold Men’s Horseshoe Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
luck symbol) shaped frame embellished with rose cut diamonds. The shoulders of the ring are richly
Diamond
Antique 1800's Portuguese 19K Gold & Rose Cut Diamond Ring Signed 1/2 CTW
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique 1800's Portuguese 19K Gold & Rose Cut Diamond Ring Signed 1/2 CTW. Beautiful intricate
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1800s Georgian 2.00 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This antique Georgian wedding ring transcends time, immortalizing its beauty of early-mid 1800s for
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique British Diamond Signet Ring, 9k Yellow Gold, Early 1800s Gold Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
originally crafted in the early 1800's, this stunning oval signet ring is adorned with a diamond atop the
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Belle Epoque Diamond Gold Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
weighing approximately 0.50 carats graded as G-H color, VS clarity. Ring circa 1800's, with modern diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
This 1800s antique diamond cluster ring is made in 18kt yellow gold and boasts a center diamond
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Square Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
that of most 1.75ct diamonds. Super white. Beautiful late 1800's diamond ring. All original. 7.04 x
Diamond, Platinum
1800s Victorian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Five stone turquoise ring accented with numerous rose cut diamonds Width 10 mm Ring size 6.75
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
.39 Carat Ruby .06 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold and Platinum Ring, 1800s
Located in Milford, DE
A regal ring featuring two stacked rows of graduated, square-cut rubies, ranging from .04 to .07
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Elongated 14 Karat Yellow 1.20 Carat Diamond Gold Ring, circa 1800s
Located in Addison, TX
This Vintage Edwardian Ring dates back to 1859. It is an incredible ring that has been handled with
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 1800s Emerald Gold Ring with London Assay Marks
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
. The prongs are set with 8 small old mine cut diamonds. This 18k gold ring was made in England in the
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1800s Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
This ring features one center old European cut diamond as well as smaller single cut diamonds with
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold
Early 1800s Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Silver Engraved Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond, Silver & Gold Ring fabricated in silver topped and set with Rose cut
Diamond, Gold, Silver
18 Kt Gold Ring with Late 1800s French Moretto Cameo and Diamond Rosettes
Located in roma, IT
Fascinating 18 kt gold ring with late 19th century French Moretto cameo and old cut diamond
Diamond, Gold
Steven Battelle 47.2 Carat Orange-Pink Tourmaline Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A bright and extremely lively orange-pink oval cabochon of Brazilian Minas Gerais tourmaline, 20 x 22 mm in size is the centerpiece of this beautiful showstopper high-carat gold ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 1.6 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Sterling Silver 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A blue flashing 6 x8 mm rainbow moonstone cabochon is set in high-karat gold encrusted with geometrically stacked small "jawan" granulation on a simple matte-finish tapered sterling ...
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 12.6 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A luminous and flashing 12 mm high-dome cushion shaped cabochon rainbow moonstone rests in a vertical "4-point with jawan" Steven Battelle designed setting atop a tapered matte-finis...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
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 European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous antique Art Deco old European cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. Th...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque 1900 Diamond Ring in 18Karat Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque Diamond ring in 18 Karat Gold. Ca. 1900 Belle Epoque (Spanish or French) Bypass Diamond ring mounted in 18 karat yellow Gold. The two main diamonds are ha...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 1.70ct Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A stunning vintage diamond halo engagement ring from the Art Deco era, crafted circa 1935. The centerpiece is a Approx. 1.70-Carats old European cut diamond, boasting K color and VS2...
Diamond, Platinum
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Griffin Coin 22K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A one of a kind, authentic, ancient Greek silver coin displaying a griffin is set in an ancient-inspired hammered Steven Battelle design in rich 22K gold. The coin is surrounded by a...
22k Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Imperial Topaz & Pearl Gold Ring Certified Untreated, London, 1843 Size 10.5
Located in Northampton, MA
This vivid pink imperial topaz ring -hand-crafted in England over 180 years ago- is one of the rarest and most unapologetically regal rings you will ever encounter. A size 10.5 ring,...
Natural Pearl, Topaz, Pearl, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
4 Carat Opal Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Art Deco Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the most beautiful Antique Victorian to Art Deco 4 Carat Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Rings we have seen. The ring is 14 Karat Yellow Gold and the Diamonds are ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930's Opal Diamond Halo 18K Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Are you looking for a fabulous Vintage Opal and chunky diamond halo ring from the 1930's? Look no further, we have your ring! This fabulous ring has a beautiful full spectru...
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 1900s GIA H-VS2 3.38ctw OLD Euro Cut Diamond Cluster Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
This French-made cluster ring screams Edwardian, circa 1900, and showcases an Old European cut diamond with large cut facets that cause it to flash with slow and stunning sparks of ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Opal & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880’s Beautiful, Victorian ring set with a gorgeous natural opal centre & halo of glittering, natural diamonds. The stones a...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,350
Dm 1.3 in L 1.7 in
Spanish Colonial 1745 8 Reales Silver "Piece of Eight" Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic Spanish colonial (Bolivia) Potosi mint large "Piece of Eight" coin is set in a handmade line textured 18K bezel with a small 1.8 mm VS1 diamond accented bail. This coin...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Athena Gold Stater Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic and verified ancient Greek Gold Stater from 336-323 BC displaying Athena in a Corinthian helmet is set in a complementary Steven Battelle 22K gold pendant design accente...
Diamond, 22k Gold
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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