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
Vintage Retro Platinum Old Cut Diamond and Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Old Cut Diamond and Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous vintage Retro old cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. This ring fea...
Diamond, Platinum
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite example of antique Art Deco craftsmanship, this platinum diamond ring centers upon a stunning 1.5 carat Old European Cut diamond, celebrated for its romantic faceting an...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Retro Emerald Cabochon Diamond Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very chic emerald and diamond ring from the 1940s, centring an important old-mine Colombian emerald of ca. 9 carats and ca. 6 carats of diamonds in four clusters around it. The rin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Estate 1940s Platinum AGL Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring - VEG#81b
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 1940s Platinum AGL Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring - VEG#81b Item Details: Year: 1940s Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 13.1 grams Cente...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
.50 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.6 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50carat, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: F Clarity: VS Finger...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 5.1 grams Diamond Details: Shape: Antique Carre Cut Total Carat Weight: 2.00 carat total weight Color: F Clarity: VS F...
White Diamond, Platinum
.73 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .73 carat total weight Cut: Carre Cut Color: F Clarity: VS Fi...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s 1.43 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.43 carat Basaltic sapphire and 0.91 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
.63 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .63 carat total weight Cut: Antique Carre Cut Color: G Clarity: ...
Diamond, Platinum
$23,600Sale Price|20% Off
EGL Certified 1.89ct Old European cut diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Fall in love with timeless elegance—this original vintage engagement ring features a stunning 1.89ct Old European cut diamond set in a classic platinum design with diamond-accented s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .67 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2376913565 Weight: .67 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color:...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2215236425 Weight: 1.02 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 9.82 Carat High Zircon and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 9.82 carat high zircon and 0.29 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
Seaman Schepps Sapphire, Diamond and Rock Crystal Ring, circa 1940
By Seaman Schepps
Located in London, GB
Sapphire, diamond and rock crystal ring, by Seaman Schepps circa 1940.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 0.73ctw Old European Prong Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous, vintage, diamond engagement ring that was crafted from solid .900 platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Late Art Deco 0.76ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade late Art Deco period diamond engagement ring in platinum. Centered by a 0.60 carat old mine cut diamond, and framed by an additional eight pave set diamonds of 0.16ctw. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Semi bezel center Blue Sapphire natural corundum, simple heat only no other enhancements. a surface area of 12.45 x 9.72mm, 1 oval bright cornflower blue Ceylon Sapphire, approx. t...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1940s 2.25 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 2.25 carat unheated blue sapphire and 0.78 carat diamond, platinum cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Retro 0.38 CTW Transitional Diamond Platinum Vintage Knife Edge Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.32 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Set with tri-split prongs in a square form head and flanked by foliate motif shoulde...
Diamond, Platinum
1.92 Carat Amethyst and 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.92 carat amethyst and 1.20 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning antique am...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style Platinum Diamond and Heat ONLY Sapphire Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely killer 1940's Art Deco Style ring set in Platinum that features stunning bright white diamonds and an almost 2.00 carat heat only vivid blue sapphire!
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Baskin Bros. Retro Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.57 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Set with tri-split prongs in a square form head and flanked by cathedral shoulders ...
Diamond, Platinum
Exceptional GIA Paraiba Tourmaline Large Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Platinum
Located in Media, PA
Experience the mesmerizing neon glow of this exceptional 6.60-carat Mozambique Paraiba tourmaline ring, a true collector's masterpiece. This investment-grade ring centers on a vibran...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum, Mixed Metal
GIA 1.15 Carat Old Euro Diamond in Vintage Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Crafted in platinum 850, this 1940s vintage engagement ring features an estimated total diamond weight of 1.35 carats. At its center is a stunning 1.15-carat old European cut diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 2.15ctw GIA Round Prong Set Diamond w/ Accents Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is an absolutely jaw dropping vintage engagement ring that was crafted from solid platinum during the 1940's.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The three gorgeous diamonds in this ring are bright and have a wonderful sparkle. The central stone measures 1.11ct, and the two outer stones measure 60pts and 65pts. All diamonds ar...
Diamond, Platinum
$19,600Sale Price|20% Off
Circa 1940s 3.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking circa 1940s diamond halo ring crafted in solid platinum, showcasing a captivating Old European Cut center diamond with exceptional presence and fire. The center stone dis...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
.85 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8. grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .85ct total weight Cut: Old European bril...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .73 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.8 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 2191201251 Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Wei...
White Diamond, Platinum
1940s 3.84 Carat Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine, impressive and stunning vintage 3.84 carat diamond and platinum trilogy ring; part of our diverse collection of diamond engagement rings.
Diamond, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1.70 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1.70 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring A beautiful vintage engagement ring featuring a GIA-certified Old European Cut diamond, hand-cut before the 1940...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .74 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 6.35 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 1186273844 Shape: Round Brill...
White Diamond, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby Diamond Platinum Retro Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece of this well handcrafted platinum Retro ring from ca 1945 is a pigeon blood red cabochon ruby estimated to weigh approximately 3.60 carats. The bezel set ruby is flan...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Retro .68 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Fishtail Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.60 carat - J color with SI1 clarity Set with tri-split prongs in a square form basket - pierced with 'V' motif profile ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.69 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum trilogy ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 2.58ct GIA European Diamond w/ Marquise Accents Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking vintage diamond engagement ring was crafted from solid platinum. It features a fine quality old European cut diamond solitaire neatly and securely multi-prong set a...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 8.89 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 0.82 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 8.89 carat Ceylon sapphire and 0.82cttw diamond, platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse jewellery and estate jewelry coll...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.63 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing 1.25 carats - J color with SI2 clarity Set by tri-split prongs in basket and flanked by cathedral shoulders Accented by bar and bezel set F...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Asscher Cut Diamond Onyx Halo Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Asscher Cut Diamond Onyx Halo Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible Art Deco emerald cut diamond and onyx engagement ring is crafted in platinum....
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
.55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .55 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 0.45 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Buckle Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.33 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Set with tri-split prongs in a square form basket head and flanked by buckle motif ...
Diamond, Platinum
Retro European Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Vintage Fishtail Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.49 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Prong set in a platinum grooved square form head with a tiered bombé shaped surroun...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Important Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Inside the ring is engraved with a special message, dated 1940 and signed, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Ruby and 1.63 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.72 carat ruby, 1.63 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse ruby jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
38CTS Natural No Heat Blue Star Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Total diamond weight approx. 1.62 carat. Ring size 7. Stamped inside shank "PLAT" Ring weighs 21.70 grams Circa: 1940-1950's
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Bullet Cut Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Bullet Cut Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible Art Deco old European and bullet cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in plat...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Platinum
French tank wave ring with diamonds in 18k gold and platinum, large tank ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Tank wave diamond ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. A 1940s ring, shaped like a wave, set with six brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in a gradient pattern.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Coral and diamond tank ring in 18k gold and platinum, rose cut diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Tank coral diamond ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA 1.23 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.5 grams Diamond Details: GIA Report#:5231139552 Weight: 1.23ct total weight Cut: O...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .91 Carat Art Deco Diamond Tiffany & Co. Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Maker: Tiffany & Co (Hallmarked on inside shank) Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5211518343 Wei...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Antique style Old European Cut diamond Engagement Ring In Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Very pretty and elegant antique style old European cut diamond engagement ring in platinum. The details are as follows : Old European cut diamond : 1.01 carat Color: I color Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco .50 Carat Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, G-H color, VS Clarity, Old Europ...
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Caplan Art Deco 2.20 Carat Onyx 0.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, vintage Art Deco 2.20 carat onyx and 0.50 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our diverse collection of onyx jewelry.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco .84 Old European Cut Diamond Single and Baguette Platinum Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This diamond engagement ring features a lively .84 carat old European cut diamond, accented with smaller round & baguette cut diamonds flanking the center with sparkle from shoulder ...
Diamond, Platinum
Bristol Co. Retro 1.27 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.05 carats - J color with SI1 clarity Set with tri-split prongs in a square form head with a pierced 'W' motif profile ...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Mined .80 Carat Original 1940s .80ct
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1940's Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring .80ct Featuring a Genuine Natural Mined .67ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Center We Weighed the ...
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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