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
Diamond, 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. The ring is centred on an orange coral
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Retro Platinum Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic eternity band from the Retro (ca1940s)! Crafted in platinum, this ring features a
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Caplan Art Deco 2.20 Carat Onyx 0.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The oval shaped frame is ornamented with three
Diamond, Onyx, 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
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
Diamond, Platinum
Carl Gustav Hallberg 2.59ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, Circa 1940
By Carl Gustav Hallberg
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Hallmarked with swedish court jeweler maker CGH - Carl Gustaf Hallberg and P for platinum. 3
Diamond, Platinum
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 1.67 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A breathtaking piece of authentic Art Deco craftsmanship, this vintage diamond engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
Bristol Co. Retro 1.27 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum Circa: 1940 With maker's mark for Bristol Ring Co. Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable Measures north to
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
Diamond, 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
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Antique old European cut diamond and blue sapphire ring handcrafted in platinum. The details are
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Old-Cut 0.75 Carats E VS1 Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond ring set with an old-cut diamond weighing 0.75 carats, of E colour and VS1
Diamond, Platinum
1.61 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring - Vintage Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.61 carat diamond solitaire ring in platinum; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Late Art Deco Platinum 1+ Carat Euro Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely gorgeous Art Deco ring in platinum with a stunning 1+ carat old Euro cut
Diamond, Platinum
$30,250Sale Price|44% Off
Vintage 1940's GIA Certified 39.77cts. Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1940's translucent 39.77 carat incredible Blue star sapphire Art Deco cocktail ring. Hand
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
.40 Carat Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Art Deco Platinum diamond engagement ring. EGL certified transitional brilliant cut .40
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage French 1940s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 0.90 carat ruby and 0.48 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French 1940s Diamond and Platinum Open Flower Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Retro 1940s diamond and platinum cocktail ring designed as a brilliant and baguette diamond open
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage French 3 Carat Ring. Old Euro Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum KVS1
Located in New York, NY
: Baguette Cut Jewelry Type: Engagement Jewelry Style: Prong-Set Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 US
Diamond, Platinum
1940s 1.18 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Ring One oval ruby ap. 3.37 cts., 2 tapered baguette diamonds. Size 6
French Tank Ring 1940s, 18k Gold and Platinum, Diamonds & Rubies, Art Deco Retro
Located in PARIS, FR
18k gold and platinum, featuring a 0.50 ct VS2 F-G main diamond surrounded by synthetic rubies and
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unique Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum 2.75ctw Diamond & Ruby Insert Ring Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
14k gold and platinum. The center ring features a unique barrel design that is completely drenched
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
UGS Certified 2.07ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring – Vintage Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
classic 2-carat diamond, exuding brilliance and charm from every angle. Set in a refined platinum
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum .58ctw Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.06ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.58 (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 2.55 Grams Ring
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 1945 0.70 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Stepped Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
' Partially stamped for platinum Circa: 1945; via dated inscription Ring Size: 6 3/4 and sizable with possible
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.31 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond
1940s Platinum Diamond Three Row Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.5
Diamond, Platinum
AGL Certified Burma No Heat Blue Sapphire & Old Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing this vintage retro era oval cut Blue Sapphire and old euro cut diamond halo ring, set
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Platinum Mid-Century Dome Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
With a clean graphic tiered design, this Van Cleef & Arpels mid-century square cut diamond platinum
Diamond, Platinum
Mauboussin Vintage 3 Carat Ring. GIA Cushion Diamond Ring Platinum J SI2 Retro
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: Approx. 3.00-Carats Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
.35 Carat Diamond Art Deco Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1940’s three-stone diamond engagement ring. Handmade platinum setting with a .35ct center
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning vintage Granat Brothers diamond engagement ring, beautifully crafted in platinum and
Diamond, Platinum
$46,800Sale Price|20% Off
Mauboussin 3 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Cushion Diamond Ring Platinum JSI2 Retro
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable vintage ring featuring a prong-set antique cushion-cut diamond as its centerpiece, GIA
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.27 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Diamond platinum engagement ring. GIA certified round ideal cut center diamond in a platinum
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
, this lovely antique ring is set on platinum, on its top, with 5 antique- cut diamonds, the one in the
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Retro 3 Carat Engagement Ring. Old Euro Cut Diamond Platinum Ring KVS1 French
Located in New York, NY
: Baguette Cut Jewelry Type: Engagement Jewelry Style: Prong-Set Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 US
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1945 Ceylon Sapphire 2.55ct & Diamond 0.20ct Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) and verified as platinum. This impressive sapphire solitaire ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1940s 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco sapphire, diamond, platinum and yellow gold ring, set with three baguette cut sapphires
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.36 Carat Natural Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified 3.36 Carat Natural Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring 1942 GIA report
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1.48 Carat Opal and 3.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.48 carat opal and 3.03 carat diamond, platinum ring; part
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Art-Deco Emerald Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Pear Shape
Located in US
Antique Art Deco 1940s fine pear shape Colombian emerald and diamond three-stone engagement ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early Retro 1943 3.92 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 3.66 carats total - J color with VS1 clarity Set
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1940s 18K Gold & Platinum 4.78tgw Sapphire and Diamond Tank Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco sapphire, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising one oval cut blue
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum 6.37 carat Champagne/Light Brown Zircon & Diamond Ring size 7.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum champagne or light chocolate brown zircon and diamond ring. The oval brilliant cut zircon
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
Vintage 3.20 Carat Sapphire and 0.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.20 carat sapphire and 0.30 carat diamond, platinum ring
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum 1.56 Carat European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1940s 14KY Gold and Platinum 1.56ct European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - The center
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Retro Aquamarine, Diamond, and Platinum Cocktail Ring with Scrolled Shoulders
Located in New York, NY
A Retro aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring centered by a step-cut aquamarine and flanked by
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Retro 1943 Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Stepped Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.16 carat total G color with VS2
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 1941 Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.07 carat total - J color with SI1 clarity Set with
Diamond, Platinum
Jabel EGL Certified .30 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Jabel
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940-1950 Jabel Platinum diamond engagement ring. The brilliance of the .30 carat
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1.30ctw Round Diamond Large Fishtail Pave Set 5 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Ring Width: 7.3mm (top of the ring - north to south), 21.6mm (0.85") (east to west - diamond to diamond
Diamond, Platinum
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Late Art Deco Platinum 19 Carat Santa Maria Aquamarine Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Late Art Deco platinum ring showcases a remarkable Santa Maria–color aquamarine
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Brilliant-Cut Diamonds 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Vintage geometric ring made of high
Diamond, Platinum
Retro, 18ct yellow gold and platinum, opal and diamond cluster ring, size O1/2
Located in London, GB
Dainty 18ct gold and platinum cluster ring featuring a central oval white opal surrounded by 0.35ct
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.32 Carat Ceylon Padparadscha Sapphire and 2.05 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat diamond, platinum and 18 karat yellow gold set cluster style dress ring; part of our diverse
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum, Yellow 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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