Old Austrian Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow White Gold Ø7.75US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Ring from early 1920's -1930s hand - made in Wiena , Austria.
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Old Austrian Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow White Gold Ø7.75US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Ring from early 1920's -1930s hand - made in Wiena , Austria.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Italian Halo Ring Sapphire Diamonds 12K Ø 7.75US / 4.2gr
Located in SE
Italian Halo Ring with natural Blue - Green Sapphire and 12 rose-cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Silver
1960 Armenian Ring 14K Gold natural 6ct Emerald 0.85ct Diamonds ØUS10/ 5.5gr
Located in SE
Emerald stone is accented with twenty equally sized rose cut diamonds Ø 2 mm / 0.04 ct each, total weight ca. 0.8 ctw.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique Ring 0.65ct Sapphire 0.2 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø3.75 US/ 2gr
Located in SE
Two larger old European cut Diamonds :Ø 2.5 mm / 0.08 ct each + 10 smaller rose cut diamonds Ø 0.75 mm / 0.03 ct each.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique German Ring natural 0.35ct Emerald 0.3ct Diamond solid 18K ØUS7.75/2.4gr
Located in SE
Four rose cut diamonds Ø1mm each. Color ca F,G /VS Size Ø 7.75 US / 17.97 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Art - Deco Ring 1.2ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS 7.25 /3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Sapphire + Diamonds + Platinum Ring from 1900s -1920s. All metal parts of this ring are made of solid Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Halo Ring natural Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.75 /2.2gr
Located in SE
Ten clustered natural Diamonds of old European cut Ø 1.75 mm / ca 0,025 ct each / total weight of diamonds here ca. 0.25 ctw.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique German Ring 0.4 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold Platinum US 7.75 / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
Ø 9 mm wide x 4.5 mm deep Central old European cut Diamond Ø 2.75mm x 2 mm deep / ca.0.12 ct + four rose cut minors around the largest Ø 1.5 mm / 0.02ct each.
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 2.1gr
Located in SE
Rubies and Diamonds Ring in solid 14ct Yellow Gold . 6 baguette cut Rose red Rubies + 10 diamond cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 2gr
Located in SE
Emerald is accented with six rose cut Diamonds Ø 1 mm - Ø 1.5 mm No hallmarks, metal tested solid 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 1.25ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS4.5 /5.35gr
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance-styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in solid 18ct greenish Yellow Gold holding natural Emerald stone and four rose - cut Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
Nice cluster Ring with the carved band and shoulders. Top parts of openwork crown in White Gold or Platinum holding bezel set natural Emerald stone and twenty diamonds, both of old ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique German Ring natural 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Platinum ØUS 5.5 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
The rest of Diamonds are both of old European and rose cut. All stones with open backs.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18k Gold & Platinum Ring with Sapphires & Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
The ring is further adorned with six rose cut diamonds on the sides, adding a delicate sparkle.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique German Halo Ring natural 0.7 ct Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø3.75US
Located in SE
Crown in Platinum Ø 11mm x 5mm deep with claw set Natural Ruby of old European diamond cut: Ø 5.5 mm x 2.65 mm deep / ca. 0.7 ct, color is medium Rose Red + Ten pave set natural Diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Austrian Ring Pearl 0.6 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold Silver Ø US 7.25 /2.9gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Austrian Ring with parts in solid 14K Rose Gold and Silver decorated with a Pearl and natural rose cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Halo Ring 2.5ct Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø5.25US /4.8 gr
Located in SE
Halo Ring from ca .1920s -1930s with Ruby and 13 rose cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique German Ring natural 0.8 ctw Diamonds solid 14 Gold Ø 6.75 US / 2gr
Located in SE
Antique German ca. early ca. 1900's -1920s Ring is about 14K Yellow Gold twisted frame decorated with total of fifteen natural Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Halo Ring natural 1.2 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 5.5 gr
Located in SE
Ca. 1900s -1920's hand- made Halo Ring with Diamonds. Band in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring 3ct Tourmaline 2ct Diamonds solid Green 14K Gold Silver Ø 8US / 7g
Located in SE
Tourmaline and Diamonds Halo Ring from ca. 1900s -1920s or older.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Ring, 1920s
Located in Münster, DE
Art Deco ring, 1920s, with a row of 3 rose-cut and old-cut diamonds totaling approx. 1.52 ct, shank and setting crafted in platinum and 585/- white gold, ring size 55 A magnificent...
Platinum
1926 Ring 3 stones natural 0.8ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 23K Gold ØUS 7.25/ 6gr
Located in SE
Two rose cut Diamonds Ø 3.75 mm / ca. 0.25 ct each in Silver clusters.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
$3,288Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 3.5ct Oval Tanzanite & Baguette Halo Engagement Ring - 18k Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
The centerpiece is framed by a sophisticated arrangement of 0.41 carats of natural tapered baguette-cut diamonds. These eight meticulously matched side stones, graded G color and VS ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$7,072Sale Price|40% Off
1920s Diamonds Platinum Lace Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Platinum and 18 Karats white gold brooch. A sublimely delicate piece of antique jewelry, this brooch with its geometric, openwork lines is set with millegrain-cut cushion-cut diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920's Art Deco Bracelet in 18k Gold & platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
There is no damage to the gold or platinum settings. All old mine and rose-cut diamonds are securely set in their original mountings, displaying exceptional period craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
At the center of the pendant is a rose-cut diamond held in place by claws. The bezel is also set with a small rose-cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Mother of Pearl Fine Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Poitiers, FR
A delightful pair of cufflinks, each featuring 2 mother-of-pearl discs supporting a circle of rose-cut diamonds and a small, supposedly fine pearl in the center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. An elegant barrette brooch, it is adorned on top with a platinum blade that holds a tapered motif set in millegrain diamonds in the cent...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 1920s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. Made in the 1920s, this elegant brooch forms a barrette adorned on top with a platinum blade that draws a spindle-l...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Drop Earrings Platinum Diamond Emerald Cushion Cut Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Impressive Art Deco drop earrings, made of platinum, featuring diamonds and cushion cut emeralds. Each emerald is surrounded by a halo of Old European and rose cut diamonds. The ope...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1920s Art Deco Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The feature Rose Dutch cut diamond is eight claw set to a scalloped edged, fluted frame.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.85 Carat Pear Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright pink oval and pear Sapphire, diamond pendant necklace. circa 1920's with natural color and simple heat only. 14k rose gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Antique Bracelet 0.7ctw Diamonds solid Rose 18K Gold Silver/ 18cm/ 7.9gr
Located in SE
European bracelet from ca. 1900s - 1920s. Main part is composed of 13 flexible square shaped Silver bezels fused to solid 18K Rose Gold base with 13 old diamond cut Diamonds gradu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
French 1925s Art deco Diamonds 18 Karats Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. Called a barrette brooch, it is adorned with a line of drop-set rose-cut diamonds, the brooch profiles engraved with...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18kt Gold Bangle Universal Geneve Watch with 4.40 CTW in Diamonds
By Universal
Located in Aventura, FL
This extraordinary circa 1920s Art Deco bangle bracelet represents the pinnacle of Jazz Age luxury, expertly crafted in lustrous 18kt rose gold with platinum detailing and featuring ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Finish Dangle Earrings Smoky Quartz solid 14K Rose Gold /2.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of Finish dangles in 14K Rose Gold with oval cut Smoky quartz settings .
Hematite, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Earrings Pearls Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 4.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of antique European hand - made ca 1920s - 1930s Silver on 18K Rose Gold flexible pendant earrings featuring cultured pearls Ø7.5 mm each and rose cut Diamonds .
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique German boxed Earrings 0.9ctw Diamonds solid 16K Gold Silver / 5.12gr
Located in SE
Cross-haired florets cast in Silver: Ø 13mm x 4mm deep, set with rose-cut Diamonds. Largest central stones Ø 3.25 mm/ 0.17 ct. each + 14 minors Ø 2 mm each /0.04 ct each.
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Earrings natural 3.35 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 8.7g
Located in SE
Old European Diamond Earrings with Silver over 18K Gold designed and hand - crafted ca. middle of 19th century and modified ca. 1930s Each earring measures 36 mm long from the very...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1910 Art Deco filigree Platinum Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
The intricate filigree work remains intact and all old mine and rose-cut diamonds are securely set in their original mountings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1.75 Carat Diamond and Platinum Drop Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The apex of the articulating design features a stunning feature bezel set 0.29Ct Old European cut diamond. The pendant suspends from an 18" platinum chain via two integrated ring lo...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Necklace Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Silver/ 4.6gr
Located in SE
There are 18 natural Diamonds in this design, of which 5 bezel set Diamonds of old European cut.The largest is on very top Ø2.25 mm /ca 0.06ct and the smallest is rose cut Ø0.5 mm /...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Antique German Pendant Diamond solid 18K Gold /1.5gr
Located in SE
Antique German ca. 1920s -1940s pendant made of solid 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Pendant Necklace natural 1ct. Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 8.3 gr
Located in SE
Natural Emerald stone pear cut 8mm x 5.75mm x 2.85mm deep ca 1ct. Emerald with natural inclusions and flaws visual under x 10 magnification.Multiple rose cut Diamonds with biggest Ø...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Earrings natural 4.3 ctw Green Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 10 gr
Located in SE
Each Earring bears 49 natural old mine, old European, cushion and rose cut natural Diamonds both with open and closed backs.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Bohemian Necklace Red Garnets Gilt Silver / 48cm / 24 gr.
Located in SE
All blood Red Bohemian Garnets are rose cut and cluster set. Some stones with open backs.
Garnet, Silver, Gold Plate
Antique Earrings natural Pink Tourmaline solid 14K / 1.75gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Antique Austrian Bohemian Bracelet Garnets Seed Pearls Enamel / 18cm / 34gr
Located in SE
Marks of Swedish Customs confirming metal parts in Gilt at least 835 grade Silver, eight natural rose cut Bohemian Garnet stones + 32 seed pearls and a bit of accenting black colored...
Pearl, Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver, Enamel
1915 Austrain Empire Earrings 2 Ducats Coins 23K/ 14K Gold / 7.8gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
24k Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Bangle Bracelet Pearls solid 14K Gold / Silver / 42gr
Located in SE
This Great old bangle bracelet, hand- made in Europe by very skilled jeweler, ca. 1880s - 1920s. Composite construction with frontal parts made of Silver on solid 14K Yellow and Rose...
Pearl, Silver, 14k Gold
Art Deco Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A cabochon ruby weighing approximately 3 carats is set in a platinum mounting accented with old European, round and rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco cabochon emerald and diamond cluster ring, the oval cabochon-cut emerald estimated to weigh 4,0 carats, accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Lab.
Diamond, Emerald
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Chrysoprase Scarab Rose Cut Diamond Halo Ring Egyptian Revival
Located in New York, NY
The scarab is surrounded by 20 Rose Cut Diamonds of incredible sparkle and fire.
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, 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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