Unavailable|$2,550
Vintage Platinum Diamond Eternity Band 0.32 Carat, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
floral retro design with marquise and round settings. Size 7.5, cannot adjust ring size. Circa 1940's
White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,278
Vintage Diamond Jarretiere Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage 18K (750°/00) gold and platinum (950°/00) set with 3 round old-cut diamonds. This gorgeous
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,575
Platinum Engagement Ring 0.45 Carat Transitional Cut I-VS1, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lovely vintage platinum engagement ring featuring a bright and lively 0.45ct Transitional Cut
White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$3,200
Spectacular Retro 1.05 Carat Old Cut Diamond Rare Tourbillon Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
raising with a Diamond solitaire set into platinum and piped work coming on the other side, with more
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$12,500
1940s 1.5 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Gradient Shoulders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This spectacular late Deco ring is fashioned in platinum and dazzles with 1.5ctw of diamonds. The
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,250
Big French Colombian Emerald Diamond Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Fabulous 40's Big, bold ,unique cocktail rings were distinctive of the 40's, appealing along
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$925
Vintage Platinum Five-Stone Diamond Band 0.25 Carat, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This streamlined platinum prong set diamond band features five full cut round brilliant diamonds
White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$995
3 Stone Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This vintage ring is set in 18k white gold, platinum and palladium which is clearly stamped within
Sapphire, Gold, Palladium, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Engagement Ring 0.79 Carat Round Brilliant F-SI2, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage platinum diamond engagement ring stars a GIA certified bright and fiery 0.79ct
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,200
Vintage Platinum Diamond Wide Eternity Band 0.75 Carat, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage platinum diamond eternity band with lovely marquise and scroll pattern design set with Old
White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,150
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Wide Band 0.25 Carat, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage platinum & diamond 7mm wide eternity band, approx 0.25ct total weight bead-set in pretty
White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$3,100
Vintage Diamond Platinum Wide Eternity Band 0.50 Carat, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage diamond platinum 7.5mm wide eternity band featuring 0.50ct (G-H/I1-I2) bead set
White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$6,000
Vintage Platinum Diamond Wedding Set 0.77 Carat G-VS2, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stunning original antique Retro platinum wedding set starring a brilliantly cut 0.77 carat
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$17,987
Ball Ring
Located in Paris, FR
platinum, diamonds Size: 6 ½ Dimensions : W22mm X D22mm X H35mm
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.35ct Old European and Baguette Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Circa 1946
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulous original Art Deco platinum 2.35ct old European and baguette cut diamond ring with its
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$6,800
Pink-Purple Sapphire 2.04 carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
six Baguette cuts & two Round Brilliant cut diamonds weighing app. 0.66ctw., fashioned in platinum
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$5,935
Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
main part being 18K yellow gold and the white parts are either white gold or platinum. Diamond(s
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Vintage Engagement Ring Platinum .50 Carat Old European Cut H-VS2, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An especially pretty design vintage diamond engagement ring set with .50ct Old European Cut center
White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$11,819
Elegant Art Deco 2.85 Carat Sapphire and Pink Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This period Art Deco ring in a combination of White Gold & Platinum features an Elegant central
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$9,500
Checkerboard Ring
Located in London, GB
Emerald and Diamond ring set in Platinum and 18ct Gold in Checkerboard design
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Diamond Five-Stone OEC Cut Band 0.25 Carat G/H-SI
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lovely vintage diamond band set in platinum featuring five Old European Cut diamonds with an
White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,250
Large Fire Opal Cocktail Ring with Diamond Halo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
scalloped edges that hug each individual diamond perfectly. The ring is currently a size 5.5 and can be
Diamond, Opal, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Diamond Engagement Ring 0.51 Carat Transitional Cut Round Brilliant, 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1940s platinum engagement ring with transitional cut round brilliant 0.51ct F-VS2. One
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,550
Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring 0.45 Carat I-VS1, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lovely vintage platinum diamond engagement ring featuring a 0.45ct I-VS1 round brilliant cut
White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$10,550
Art Deco Handmade 15 Carat Aquamarine Cocktail Dinner Ring with 12 Diamonds
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
Platinum and diamond accents. Amazing original piece. A Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Dinner ring with
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$10,400
Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 10.23 Carat
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This ruby and diamond ring contains the following. One pear shape natural ruby that measures 12.12
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.25ct Diamond Solitaire Bezel Set Engagement Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold and Plat
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This ring would make the perfect engagement ring set with a Old European Cut Diamond weighing
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Unheated Mozambique 1.49 Ct Ruby Queen Elizabeth Inspired Engagement PT950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural VVS D Diamonds Set in 950 Platinum Ring Size 7
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$5,750
Fabulous 1940's Platinum and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A platinum and diamond ring. Circa 1940. The ring centers a brilliant cut diamond weighing
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$4,710
Diamond 0.61 Carat Platinum Ring, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A vintage single stone diamond ring, set with a round brilliant cut diamond, weighing 0.61ct, of F
Diamond, Platinum
0.96Ct Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring - Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.96 carat diamond and platinum dress ring; part of our diverse
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940’s 1.1ct Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Lovely classic 1 carat Emerald Cut Mid-Century 1940's Platinum Diamond ring. Full of
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$5,995
Retro Diamond and Platinum Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Firenze, IT
Centering an old European-cut diamond, baguette-cut diamond two-row scroll within diamond stone
Diamond, Platinum
4.10 Carat Diamond Crossover Platinum Ring, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A vintage, three stone, diamond crossover ring, set with three, round, old European-cut diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3.51ct Aquamarine 3.72ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.51 carat aquamarine and 3.72 carat diamond platinum dress ring
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1940, Retro Gold Platinum and Round-Cut Diamonds Tank Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Retro Tank Ring, Circa 1940 18K Gold (Marked), Platinum (950°/°°) bridge with 8/8 Round
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
French 1.28 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 1.28 carat diamond and platinum cluster ring; part
Diamond, Platinum
1940 Retro 1.35 Carat Asscher Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ridged motif on corners Circa 1940 Stamped as 10% Irid Plat for platinum-iridium Ring Size: 5 1/4 and
White Diamond, Platinum
1.01Ct Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Ring - Vintage Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1.01 carat three stone diamond ring in platinum; part of our diamond jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2.15Ct Sapphire & 1.94Ct Diamond, Platinum Five Stone Ring - Vintage Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
interior of the shank with the platinum guarantee mark (plat). This stunning 1940's cocktail ring is
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1.10 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.10 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
1940's .54 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Alternative Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as platinum and circa 1940 Pleasing. Sparkly. Perfect. Stock Number: WE- 509
Diamond, Platinum
1940's Retro Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby and Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Retro platinum ring with aquamarine, diamonds, and rubies. The ring has a rectangular-cut
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage French 1.73ct Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut diamond, both four claw set in square platinum settings. The pierced decorated, elevated ring
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Retro 1940 Ring in 18kt rose Gold and Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
diamond cuts, this ring is a timeless piece for lovers of retro-inspired fine jewelry. Period: 1940's
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Retro Tank Diamonds Ring, 18 Karat Gold and Platinum, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
Weight: 9,8gr Metal: 18kt yellow and rose Gold Platinum Stones: 5 diamonds • Total carat weight
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940' Missiaglia Venezia 3 Carats Diamond and Platinum Bow Ring
By Missiaglia 1846
Located in Napoli, NA
: Pre-owned - Excellent METAL: Platinum GEM STONE: Diamonds 3.10 total carats DESIGN ERA: 1940 RING SIZE
Diamond, Platinum
1940 Retro Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Fishtail Band Stacking Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
partially down shank Tested as platinum Circa 1940's Ring Size: 7 1/2 & sizable Top measures: 3.1 mm and
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald Ring (Approx. 0.30-Carats) with Diamonds, Platinum, Circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
addition to any fine jewelry collection. Ring Size: 5.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 3.75Ct Yellow Sapphire and 0.84Ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
interior of the shank with the platinum mark (PLAT). This impressive ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
1940's Retro 0.35 Carat Diamond Platinum Fishtail Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is fishtail set to front by old European and round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage French 2.32 Carat High Zircon and Diamond, Platinum Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 2.32 carat high zircon and 0.60 carat diamond, platinum dress dress ring; part of our
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
Retro 1.54 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA, circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum Circa 1940's Ring Size: 6 & sizable Total Weight: 2.9 grams GIA Diamond Grading Report
Diamond
Sold|$26,323
Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond cocktail ring, with a central square, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, in
Diamond, Platinum
1940's Retro 0.78 Carat Diamond Platinum Fishtail Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.18 carats; eye-clean and white Stamped for platinum
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$14,600
Platinum and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, US
Centering a square emerald cut diamond, accented by 18 single cut diamonds. - Emerald cut diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 1.10 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Circa 1940's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as platinum Circa 1940s Ring Size: 6 1/4 & sizable Measures: 9.4 mm and sits 4.7 mm high Total
Diamond
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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