1.02 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.02 carat Cut: Old European Transitional brilliant Co...
Diamond, Platinum
.93 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .93carat Cut: Antique Marquise Color: G Clarity: SI2 Side Stone Details...
Diamond, Platinum
1.01 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The convex pierced decorated, quatrefoil shaped contemporary setting of this platinum ring is ornamented with a stunning four-claw set feature vintage (circa 1940) 0.69ct transitiona...
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.25 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1940
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Marked rose gold and platinum, French import marks, signed ‘BOUCHERON PARIS’, accompanied with an original fitted box, circa 1940, accompanied by a Gem research Swiss lab report #GRS...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 3.66 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The vintage 1940's marquise-shaped pierced decorated setting displays a feature claw set 0.48ct...
Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1940
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Tested yellow gold and platinum, signed 'Boucheron - Paris', French, circa 1940.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
.50 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .50carat Cut: Old Transitional Round Brilliant Color: F Clarity: VS S...
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.35 carat - I color with VS2 clarity Set with tri-split prongs in a square form head and flanked by cathedral shoulders ...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s 1.06 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 1.06 carat diamond and platinum geometric cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Cut Diamond Ring. This gorgeous Art Deco old European cut diamond ring is crafted in platinum. This beautiful ring fea...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1940s Platinum Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: .55ct, Old European Transitional Cut, F Col...
Diamond, Platinum
4.51 carat old cut diamond flanked solitaire ring, French, circa 1940.
Located in London, GB
4.51 carat old cut diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond, Q-R colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 4.51 carats, in an open back claw setting, fl...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.6 grams Diamond Details: .50ct, total weight. G-H Color, VS Clarity, Old European ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 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 This exquisite vintage engagement ring is a stunni...
Diamond, Platinum
1.59 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.90 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.3 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.59 carat Color: M Clarity: VS1 Side Ston...
White Diamond, Platinum
.80 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.80 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Transitional Round Brilliant Carat Weight: .80 carat Color: F Clarity: VS Sid...
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.28 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.28 carat (total) diamond solitaire ring in platinum; part of our vintage engagement ring collections.
Diamond, Platinum
$17,600Sale Price|39% Off
Estate Retro Era Platinum Peridot And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Explore vintage glamour with our Estate Retro Era Platinum Peridot and Diamond Ring. This exquisite piece features one natural oval-cut peridot weighing 38.50ct, surrounded by 0.43ct...
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1940s 1.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage diamond solitaire engagement ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique and Vintage 1.01 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.01 carat diamond and vintage platinum solitaire ring; part of our diamond engagement ring collections.
Diamond, Platinum
1940s 2.16 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The platinum eternity ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive 0.50 carat diamond solitaire ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage French 2.20ct Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage 1940's diamond eternity ring is hallmarked to the side of the shank with the maker's mark and the French mark for platinum (dog's head).
Diamond, Platinum
FRENCH Platinum & Diamond Three Stone Tank Ring Circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French Retro 1940s Platinum & Three Stone Diamond Tank Ring Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer tank cocktail ring. Truly a great piece at a ...
Diamond, Platinum
8.89 Carat Alexandrite Diamond Platinum Ring Henry Birks
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular 8.89 carat cushion cut Alexandrite is the center piece of this 1940s ring by Henry Birks & Co. Alexandrites are one of the rarest gemstones and were discovered in t...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
.65 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .65ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: H Clarity: SI2 Side Diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Platinum Art Deco Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.3 grams Center Stone: Jade, Natural, Green, Opaque, Untreated. Diamonds: Natural, Old European Cu...
Diamond, Platinum
.90 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.32 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .90ct Cut: Transitional Old European Color: J Clarity: VS1 Finger t...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage European Cut & Baguette Cut Natural Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage European Cut & Baguette Cut Natural Diamond Ring in Platinum This vintage ladies’ ring brings together classic design and sophisticated brilliance. Crafted in platinum, it f...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s 1.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.04 carat diamond and contemporary platinum solitaire engagement ring; part our diamond jewelry/estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Art Deco Period Platinum And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Estate Art Deco Period Platinum and Diamond Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that harkens back to the glamour and elegance of the Art Deco era. The ring features a 1.03 carat ...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Platinum Guard Band Rings Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of vintage ring guards made in fine platinum and beautifully set with sparkling round diamonds an estimated 2.40 carats. G-H color, VS1-VS2 clarity. An elegant and versatile d...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3.88 Carat Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning vintage opal and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s 1.73 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Art Deco style 1.73 carat (total) diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Retro Hartzberg Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Ribbon Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Hartzberg Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Ribbon Engagement Ring. This gorgeous emerald cut diamond ring is crafted in platinum. The center holds an old emerald ...
Diamond, Platinum
7.02 Carat Natural Sapphire French Diamond Platinum Ring 1940s
Located in Geneva, CH
A 7.02 carat Natural Sapphire Ceylan non heated mounted on a Diamond and Platinum Ring. French marks. Circa 1940.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Bulgari Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.50 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our vintage engagement ring collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1940s Platinum Antique Moval 1.21ct GIA Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 2235388341 Weight: 1.21ct total weight Cut...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Weight 3.8g Art Deco Single Cut Diamond Approx. 1.72ct Sapphire Ring Size 5.75 Measurements 19.6mm x 17mm
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1940's .35 Carat Diamond Platinum Open Work Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Stamford, CT
Estate 1940's 14 single cut diamond open work eternity wedding band. Size 9.5 and not sizable 14 single cut diamonds, I SI approx. .35cts Size 9.5 and not sizable Platinum 3.7 gr...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.20ct Diamond, Platinum and Palladium Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage diamond eternity ring has been crafted in platinum and palladium.
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
Retro 0.65 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Square Form Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.65 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square form head and flanked by square form cathedral shoulders Bead s...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s cocktail ring in platinum and diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Gorgeous 1940s period cocktail ring, handmade in platinum and set with diamonds of various cuts for circa 1.60ct total. Highlights: - Platinum - 1940s - Emerald cut diamonds 0.50ct ...
Diamond, Platinum
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring, Approx. 3.50 Carats Total Weight
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined diamond cluster ring, featuring an impressive total diamond weight of approximately 3.49 carats. At the center is a prominent diamond measuring approximately 7.32 x 7.11 x...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring. This beautiful Art Deco old cut diamond floral ring is crafted in platinum. This beautiful ring features old...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Platinum Ruby Sapphire Diamond Bilateral Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1940s French 0.90 carat ruby, 0.90 carat sapphire and 0.80 carat diamond, platinum hinged bilateral ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
J. E. Caldwell emerald and diamond cocktail ring, American, circa 1940.
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in London, GB
Emerald and diamond cocktail ring by J. E. Caldwell, American, circa 1940.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Platinum .31ct Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage platinum ruby and diamond ring. The ring features a genuine earth mined round pinkish-red ruby weighing .31cts.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Trilogy Diamond Ring in Platinum 1940s Cushion Cut
Located in Milano, MI
Set in platinum from the 1940's.
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Sapphire and 1.88 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.80 carat sapphire and 1.88 carat diamond, platinum cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1.88 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.88 carat pink sapphire and 0.56 carat diamond, and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage sapphire engagement rings collection.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
.31 Carat Diamond Platinum Swirl Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple yet stylish 1940's swirl platinum diamond ring. 2 full cut diamonds set in platinum with 10 round single cut accent diamonds. 2 full cut diamonds, G-H vS approx. .14cts 10 s...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s 2.66 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1940s Art Deco 2.66 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1.50ctw Round Solitaire w/ Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage diamond engagement ring was crafted from solid platinum during the 1940's.
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1940s Platinum Baguette and Round Diamond Two Row Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Year: 1940s Ring Size: 5.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Diamond Details: Round and Baguette, F-G Color, VS Clarity, .50ct...
Diamond, Platinum
Mauboussin diamond cluster ring, French, circa 1940.
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond, J colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 4.01 carats in an open back claw setting, further adorned with tw...
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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