$21,320Sale Price|20% Off
1940 Platinum Diamond Ring, Approx. 5 Carats Total Weight
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant diamond ring set with approximately 5.00 carats total weight of diamonds. The diamonds are predominantly in the G–H color range with clarity in the VS range, offering bri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2.05ct Marquise Baguette & Round Diamond Vintage 1940's Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Vintage 1940's Band 2.05ct Marquise, Baguette & Round Diamonds 12mm Wide Size 6 11.1 grams Platinum We are Happy to Include an Insurance Appraisal, Just Ask Please ema...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.82 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ring Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.82 carat diamond and platinum ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.77 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.77 carat (total) diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our antique engagement ring collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Solitaire Diamond and Platinum Ring, 0.81 Carats, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A vintage single stone diamond ring, set with a 0.81 carat, E-F colour, VS1 clarity, round brilliant-cut diamond, in a four claw setting, with baguette-cut diamond set shoulders, mou...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1940 Platinum .50ct Diamond Engagement Ring with Christmas Date Engraved -
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1940 Platinum .50ct Diamond Engagement Ring with Christmas Date Engraved - VHK#976 Item Details: Year: 1940 (Engraved on inner shank) Engraved: “12-25-40” Ring Size: 6.25 (S...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Art Deco Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Ring, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A late Art Deco ruby, diamond and platinum ring, set with two rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds, in claw settings, flanked by baguette-cut rubies, in channel settings, in a wide s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
.25 Carat Diamond Platinum 1940's Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's pieced scroll design .25 carat diamond platinum band ring. 22 round brilliant cut diamonds, H-I VS approx. .25cts Size 5 and not sizable Platinum Stamped: PT900 4.2...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.14 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning vintage diamond cluster ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Jadeite Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A vintage jade and diamond engagement ring in platinum, circa 1950. This ring features a central marquise shaped cabochon of 'imperial green coloured' jadeite, claw set in platinum ...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage 1940’s Platinum & Diamond Tank Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1940’s Gorgeous, Vintage, Diamond Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1940’s French Peridot & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Peridot & Diamond Ring Platinum French Stamped Circa 1940’s Fabulous, French crafted vintage ring.
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 0.45ct Diamond and Onyx, Circa 1940
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Platinum, Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Ring 1940's ring with a bright and shining central European-cut diamond floating in the center, estimated at 0.45carat, collet-set in plat...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
GIA Certified 1940 Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
1940s GIA certified old european cut diamond ring in platinum. The details are as follows : Diamond weight : 1.01 carat ( I VVS2) Metal : Platinum Ring size : 6
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1940 Art Deco Platinum .52ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Diamond Details: .52ct, Old European Brilliant, F Color, VS2 Clarity. Side St...
Diamond, Platinum
1940 Retro 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with 1.40 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This magnificent circa 1940s Retro ring exemplifies the bold, dramatic style of the World War II era, expertly crafted in lustrous 18kt yellow gold and platinum and featuring 53 sing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum 1940 s Ring Set with 1.34 ct Round Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum 1940 s Ring Set with 1.34ct Diamonds Diamonds: 27 Round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1940 Antique Platinum Eternity Ring With 1.32 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring band with Natural Diamonds. Beautiful classic art-Deco eternity ring made in America, circa 1940.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1940 Retro 18kt Rose Gold & Platinum Ring with 1.00 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This beautiful circa 1940s retro ring is crafted in 18kt rose gold with platinum details and accented with 10 natural old mine-cut diamonds with approximately 1.00 carats total weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Retro Deco 1940 Ring in 18kt yellow Gold and Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1940's Style: Retro deco Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold 7 & Platinum Stone: Natural Diamonds Ring size: 6 1/2 (sizable).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
White Diamond Open Work Platinum Band Ring, Circa 1940's
Located in Stamford, CT
1940’s Diamond open work platinum band ring. Set with 48 round diamonds. 10mm wide size 10. 48 round diamonds, F, VS approx. total weight .50cts Size 10 and not sizable Platinum Te...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
Diamond cocktail ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in an open back grain setting an approximate weight of 0.95 carats, further set with twenty two round old cut diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Art Deco Diamond And Platinum Ring, 1.60 carats, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco, Odeonesque style, diamond cocktail ring, with three, claw set, round old-cut diamonds, on a baguette and eight-cut diamond set stepped fan, mounted in platinum, with an ...
Diamond, Platinum
ART DECO 1940 Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 2.34 Cwt Carre Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
An art-deco platinum ring with large sapphire and diamonds. This beautiful ring was created in America during the art deco period, between the 1930 and 1930.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940’s Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring Platinum Circa 1940s Fabulous, vintage cocktail ring. Set with gorgeous baguette shaped, natural diamonds to the centre & old cut diamonds in the surr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
SAMUEL MAYOR 1940 Art Deco Platinum Eternity Ring With 5.14 Ctw VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art-deco diamonds ring designed by Samuel Mayor. This is a fabulous eternity ring with graduated diamonds created in America during the late art-deco period by Samuel Mayor, back...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Ring, 0.85 Carats H SI1, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A late Art Deco diamond ring, set with a 0.85ct, H colour, SI1 clarity, Edwardian-cut diamond, in a four double claw setting, with an eight-cut diamond grain set, decorative surround...
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring, Approximately 3 Carats Total, Circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural platinum diamond ring from the late Art Deco to Retro period, dating to around 1940.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined .87ct Original 1940's-1950's Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1940's-1950's Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring .87ct Cut Featuring a Genuine Natural Mined .75ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Center Nice Thick Shank...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940’s Platinum, Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Eternity Band Platinum Tested Circa 1940s Our vintage platinum eternity band is a true beauty with features that are hard to find these days. The channel set old-cut natu...
Diamond, Platinum
1940's 2ct Diamond Platinum Trilogy Cocktail Ring, Excellent Condition
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940's 2 carat diamond and platinum trilogy style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco .91ct Diamond Platinum Ring GIA I VVS1 Original 1930's-1940's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930's-1940's Art Deco GIA .91ct Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring Featuring a SPECTACULAR GIA Certified .73ct I VVS1 Round Brilliant Cut Natu...
Diamond, Platinum
Synthetic ruby and diamond buckle ring, circa 1940.
Located in London, GB
Tested yellow gold and platinum, circa 1940.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940's Vintage Hand Engraved Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Estate Platinum Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- Old European Cut Diamond E Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 0.55 Carats, 10 Antique Old European Cut and Si...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1940s Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.4 grams Diamond Details: .80ct total weight, F color, VS Clarity, Transit...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Retro Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Weight 6.92g Retro Center Diamond Approx. 0.40ct Ring Size 5.5 Measurements 0.44in x 0.75
Diamond, Platinum
.80 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .80 carat Cut: Transitional European Cut Color: E-F Clarity: SI1 Si...
White Diamond, Platinum
.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight:4.0 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Transitional Cut Carat Weight: .50 carat Color: I Clarity: VS1 Side Stone Details...
White Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Retro Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Weight 9.5g Center Diamond Approx. 0.90ct Total: 2.50ct Retro Ring Size 3.75 Measurements 12.9mm x 20mm
Diamond, Platinum
1940's 18kt Yellow Gold & Platinum Ring with Ca 3.50 Ct Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
1940' s 18kt Yellow Gold & Platinum Ring With Ca. 3.50 ct Sapphire & Diamonds Sapphire: Emerald cut sapphire approx. 3.50ct Diamonds: 12 rose cut diamonds Material: 18kt yellow a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
.80 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Tested and Hallmarked] Weight: 3.1 grams Center Stone Details: Weight: .80 carat Cut: Transitional Round Color: G Clarity: VS S...
White Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Platinum Ring With Clusters of Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum Ring circa 1940's. Curved shape with 2 flower shaped clusters of diamonds separated by one .80 carat round brilliant cut diamond size 5.81 x 5.87 x 3.41 mm.
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.78 Carat Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Retro 1940 - 1960 Head Width: 10.4mm Head Height: 4.7mm Shank Width: 1.7mm Weight: 4.6 Grams Finger Size: 7 ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.25 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.25 carat diamond and contemporary platinum solitaire ring; part of our diamond jewelry/estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
$68,800Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum & 2.50ct Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Step back into an era of unbridled glamour and architectural ambition. This exquisite platinum ring is a flawless example of Art Deco design, balancing brilliant light with precise, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1940s Platinum Vintage Baguete Diamond Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Diamond Details: Natural Diamond, Baguette, E Color, VS Clarity, .3...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940’s 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond Engagement
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1940’s Beautiful, vintage cluster ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Invisible set sapphire and diamond ring, French, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
Marked platinum, French, circa 1940.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-Century Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Ring, 2.10 Carats, Circa 1940–1950
Located in Miami, FL
A refined and beautifully balanced Mid-Century three-stone diamond ring crafted in platinum, dating to the 1940s/50s.
Diamond, Platinum
1.48 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.48 carat Cut: Old European Color: N Clarity: VS2 Side Diamond Details...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 6.0 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 110210093954 Shape: Old Mine Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.20 c...
White Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning platinum engagement ring from the 1940s centers a prong-set, transitional round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.75 carats, with G-H color and VS-2 clarity, exuding a c...
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Diamond Platinum Vintage Heart Vine Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced scrolling vine with foliates and hearts Bead set with old European cut diamonds fully around Weighing approximately 0.60 carat total H color with VS2 clarity Te...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Engagement Ring. 60ct Old Euro Diamond Accent Geometric Ring K SI2 1940
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 US, Resizable Color: K Color Clarity: SI2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Old European Cut Style: Retro, East West This exquisite vintage engagement ring ...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Platinum Bridge Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Refined 1940s bridge ring, finely handcrafted in platinum (950 hallmark) and engraved with the goldsmith’s initials (C.F.). The setting is adorned with calibrated natural rubies tota...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage and Contemporary 1.81 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive contemporary platinum trilogy ring set with 1.81 carats of vintage (circa 1940) diamonds; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and estate jewelry col...
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 0.63 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.51 carat - H color with VS clarity Set by tri-bead prongs in a stylized square form head Flanked by cinched cathedra...
Diamond, 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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