.60 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.6 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .60 carat Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS2 S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Belle Epoque “Toi et Moi” Diamond Engagement Ring c. 1900 Ref: 892447
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1900 This elegant antique engagement ring is designed in the classic “Toi et Moi” (“You and Me”) style. The ring is finely crafted in 14K gold and platinum. It is set with a pa...
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold, Gold
1.31 Carat Edwardian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 6.67mm x 6.02mm x 4.53mm Weight: 1.3...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s GIA 1.54ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VEG#35a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1900s GIA 1.54ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VEG#35a Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 gra...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum Engagement Ring with 1.00cttw Old European cut Diamonds VEG #78
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.75 grams Main Diamonds Details Shape: (2) Old European Brilliant (Natural Diamond) Carat Weight: .35 and .35 each. Color...
GIA Certified 1.13 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.95 Metal Type: 18 karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Weight: 2.2 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 2205132239 Shape: Old European B...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified .82 Carat Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.57 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:2225646966 Weight: .82ct Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: ...
Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .82 Carat Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.1 grams Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2225455957 Weight: .82ct Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: G Clari...
Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 1900s 1.79 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing 1.79 carats, H color, SI2 clarity. The ring features 2 accenting Round cut Diamonds on the setting. Circa early 1...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Euro Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Euro Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible Edwardian Old Euro diamond Toi et Moi engagement ring is crafted in platinum. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum Engagement Ring with 1.00cttw Old European cut Diamonds VEG #78
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Description: Here we have an amazing engagement ring, which is very unique. It has two center stones which are approximately .35cts each. It is then surrounded by a halo of dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous Edwardian old European diamond engagement ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and p...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified .80 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 6214548871 Weight: .80 carat Cut: Old Mine Brillian...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 14k Gold & Plat GIA European Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique solitaire engagement ring was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and platinum during the Edwardian period and features an outstanding old European cut diamond per...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.00 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold and Platinum Top [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.00ct total weight C...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
.50 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50ct total weight Cut: Old Mine brilliant Color: H/I Clarity: VS/SI ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
.40 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .40 carat total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I Clar...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .70 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: 14karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5211864161 Weight: .70carat Cut: Old European brilli...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5222113426 Weight: 1.02carat Cut: Old European brilli...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.32 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 14Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 22223071129 Weight: 1.32carat Cut: Old European bril...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2211796738 Weight: 1.01 carat Cut: Old European bril...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .71 Carat Edwardian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 18Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5.38 x 5.50mm x 3.70mm Weight: .71carat Cut: Old Euro...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .85 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2203841479 Weight: .85 carat Cut: Antiqu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
.75 Carat Total Weight Emerald Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.4 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.00 carat Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: G-H-I Clarity: VS/SI ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
GIA Certified .53 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14 Karat Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5211335905 Weight: .53 carat Cut: Old European brilli...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K White Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K White Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible Edwardian old Euro diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k white gold an...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1900s 0.94 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an Old European cut Diamond weighing 0.94 carat, J color, VS2 clarity. Circa, early 1900s Size 6 1/2, resizable
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 1900s 0.80 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.80 carat and a pair of accenting Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximate...
Diamond, 14k Gold
.60 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.75 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .60ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J/K Clarity: V...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Oval Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Silver Yellow Gold 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Edwardian sapphire and diamond engagement ring in silver and yellow gold, circa 1900. This remarkable treasure features an elongated oval dark blue sapphire, estimated at 0.9...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian Diamond Ruby Square Ring 14k Gold Sz 6.5 Gemstone Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed Edwardian era diamond & ruby square ring crafted in 14 karat rose gold (circa 1900s to 1910s). Centrally mounted cushion cut ruby measures 5.5mm. 8...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold .90ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 4 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold Head [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Diamond Details: .90ct, Old European Bri...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.90 Carat Edwardian Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold/Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold & Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Center Sapphire Details: Weight: .90ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: Dark Blue ...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold GIA 1.09ct Old European Diamond and Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Edwardian 1900s 14K Yellow Gold GIA 1.09ct Old European Diamond and Turquoise Engagement Ring - VEG#12b Item Details: Year:1900s Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Rose Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Rose Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous Edwardian old mine diamond engagement ring is crafted in 18k rose gold and pl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
.50 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat YG Pearl Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Details: Pearls, Natural .75 carat, total weight Side Diamond Details: Weight: .50 c...
Diamond, Pearl
GIA .82 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Diamond Details: GIA Report#:5231074874 Weight: 82ct total weight Cut...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA .69 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.9 grams Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 5234076105 Weight: .69ct total weight C...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.37 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5221633021 Weight: 1.37ct Cut: Old European brilliant Co...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
.20 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.3 grams Details: Ruby, Sapphire & Pearl center stones (.50ct each stone) Type: Natural, no treatments. D...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Engagement Ring. Old Euro Cut Diamond Navette Platinum 18K Gold H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: Approx 0.20 Carats (Center) Color: H Clarity: VS2 Cut: Old European Cut Accent Stones: Diamonds & Sapphire Jewelry Type: Ring / Engagement ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
1.06 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Gold/Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams 2 Main Diamond Details: Weight: 1.06ct, total weight (2 Diamonds) Cut: Old European b...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
.55 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .55 carat, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G-H Cl...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s GIA 1.59ct 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 5234346257 Weight: 1.59ct total ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1908 1.74 CTW Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.21 carats - K color with VS2 clarity Flush set in a highly rendered platinum gallery with pierced floral motifs through...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Opal & Diamond 14K Rose Gold Crossover Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Get ready to fall in love with the mesmerising beauty of this authentic Edwardian Toi et Moi engagement ring, dating back to the 1900s - a romantic design that symbolises two souls c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Edwardian Old Cut Cushion Diamond 2.0cts & Emerald Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
A vibrant Edwardian diamond and emerald ring, set in platinum. Its beautiful design consists of a central set old cushion cut diamond and trillions of emeralds which are surrounded b...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Edwardian 1.08ct Old European Diamond Engagement Rin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Diamond Details: 1.08ct, Old European Brilliant, I Color, I...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Silver Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Silver Diamond Ring Circa 1900s, ring size 7.75 (US size), Weight 7.5 grams Length 1.02" In excellent condition
Diamond, Silver
Antique Trefoil Sapphire Diamond ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful antique sapphire and diamond trefoil ring. The ring is crafted in 18ct rose gold and most likely of continental origin. It is a beautiful design where the ro...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Elongated Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Cut: Cushion Cut Accent Stones: Diamonds & Sapphire Accent Diamond Weight: Approx 0.30 Carats Jewelry Type: Ring / Engagement Ring Styl...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique Silver and 18k Gold Ring. Five Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Shared Prong
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.45 Carats Diamond Cut: Old Mine Cut Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Five Stone Engagement Ring, Low Profile Engagemen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
.65 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14k Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .65 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: I-J Clarity: VS2 Side ...
White Diamond, Rose Gold
Art Nouveau Two Stone Ring. 0.30TCW Old Euro Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.30 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut and Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: H-I Color Center Di...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an elegant sapphire and diamond five stone ring dating back to the Edwardian era. The ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold and the stones are an excellent quality. ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Edwardian 2.01 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an impressive antique diamond gypsy ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold. The diamond is a lively old cushion cut and weighs 2.01 carats. It sits in a clawed mount allowing the l...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an antique five stone ring from the Edwardian era. A round old cut Here we have an antique five stone ring from the Edwardian era. A round old cut diamond sits at the ce...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Two Stone Ring. 0.40TCW Old Euro Round Cut Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.40 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H-I Color Overall Cent...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Edwardian 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond ring. The ring features a target centre with a single old cut diamond surrounded by 14 calibrated rubies. Above and below the c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Era Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring. Cluster Floral Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Pearl Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.70 Carats Total Diamond Cut: Old Mine Cut, Old European Cut Stone Setting: Prong-Set, Flora...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k 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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