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 grams Diamond Details: .75ct, Old European and Baguette Cut, F-G Color, VS Clarity ...
Diamond, 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.
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Platinum Double Row Baguette and Transitional Round Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Diamond Details: .50ct, total weight, G color, Natural Diamonds, VS/SI Clarit...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s, Platinum Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Wedding Band Platinum Circa 1940s Step back in time with this exquisite vintage wedding band, meticulously crafted in the 1940s from platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Wedding Band Ring Engraved, Circa 1940s
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engraved Platinum Band Circa 1940 Makers Mark ACCc Platinum Stamped This lovely platinum band is decorated with engraved pattern all the way around. The band is stamped p...
Platinum
Vintage 1940s 1.50 Carat Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 21 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.50 carats. Circa 1940s Size 4
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s 1.15 Carat Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 23 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.15 carats. Circa 1940s Size 6
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s, Platinum Diamond Engagement & Wedding Band Bridal Ring Set
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bridal Ring Set Platinum Circa 1940s This vintage bridal ring set is a stunning piece from the 1940s that features a brilliant cut single-stone diamond engagement ring wit...
Diamond, Platinum
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 full and single cut round brilliant diamonds in a lovely organic retro design. Ring ...
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Platinum Wedding Band 0.09 Carat, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Platinum partial diamond eternity band set with 6 bead set diamonds approximately 0.09 carat total weight with carved details at shanks. 2mm wide, size 5.25, circa 1940's. To be worn...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Retro Diamond Wedding Ring Anniversary Band Mined .10ct Platinum 1940's-1950's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Retro from the 1940's-1950's Anniversary Band .10ct Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring Features 7 Matching High Quality F/VVS-VS Antique Single Cut Diamonds ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Wedding Ring Anniversary Band Mined Platinum 1930's-1940's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from the 1930's-1940's Anniversary Band Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring Features 7 Matching G-H/VS-SI Antique Single Cut Diamonds 100% Natural Mi...
Diamond, Platinum
Genuine Antique Deco Diamond Wedding Band .21ct 1930's -1940's Platinum Ring
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930s Wedding Band .21ct Diamond Platinum Anniversary Ring Presents 7 Clean and Colorless Natural Mined Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Guara...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Wedding Ring Anniversary Band Mined Platinum 1930's-1940's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from the 1930's Anniversary Band .15ct Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring Features 9 Matching High Quality F/VS Antique Single Cut Diamonds 100% Nat...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band Wedding Ring 1.50ct Platinum 1940's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1940s Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 1.50ct Anniversary Ring Platinum Features 1ct of Genuine Natural Blue French Cut Sapphire Gemstones 10...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band Wedding Ring 1.50ct Platinum 1940's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1940s Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 1.50ct Anniversary Ring Platinum Features 1ct of Genuine Natural Blue French Cut Sapphire Gemstones 10...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1940s Platinum with Diamonds Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful ring is finely crafted in platinum with diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.50 carat. Circa 1940.
Diamond, Platinum
3.03 Carat Square Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This 1940's handmade diamond platinum eternity wedding band ring is a dazzling testament to eternal love.
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Engraved Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring Size 5.5, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
Ring Size 5.5 Width: 1.5 mm Weight: 1.5 dwts. / 2.3 grams Stamps: 10% IRIDPLAT SC&L CO 1940s A Couple Of Things to Note: * This is a vintage item and may show signs of wear. It h...
Platinum
1940s Engraved Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring Size 5.5, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
Ring Size 5.5 Width: 1.5 mm Weight: 1.5 dwts. / 2.3 grams Stamps: 10% IRIDPLAT SC&L CO 1940s A Couple Of Things to Note: * This is a vintage item and may show signs of wear. It h...
Platinum
0.75 Carat Diamond Vintage Platinum Eternity Band, circa 1940s
Located in Addison, TX
Description: Here we have a 1940s Platinum diamond "eternity" style wedding band!
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Baguette Diamonds Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Simple Platinum 1940s Wedding Band with a Modern Look Features Three Lovely Baguette Diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Wedding Ring Platinum Granat Bros Original 1930s-1940s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1930s-1940s Granat Bros Anniversary Band Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring Features 4 Matching Clean and Colorless Natural Round Brilliant Cut ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Seven-Stone Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 0.35 Carat, circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lovely vintage 1940s platinum partial diamond wedding band. Elegant fishtail design setting, set with seven bright and lively transitional cut round brilliant diamonds, total weight...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Engraved Platinum Wedding Band with Dedication Initials and Date
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A beautiful vintage wedding ring from the 1940s with floral patterned sections all around the centre of the band and with milled grain edges.
Platinum
Vintage Platinum Wedding Band with Three Baguettes, 1940s
Located in Bellmore, NY
This classic Platinum ring features three lovely baguette cut Diamonds. The center diamond has a traditional baguette shape and the two on the shoulder are tapered in a triangular fa...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and classic diamond eternity band ring with prong set round brilliant diamonds, which total 2.25 carats in diamond weight. Set in platinum with French hallmarks, circa 19...
Diamond, Platinum
Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...
Vintage 18ct White Gold Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond Eternity Ring 18ct White Gold Diamond Weight Approx 1.0cts Weight 4.5g UK Size J/K- not sizeable USA Size 5.25 All of our items are either Antique, Vintage or Preloved....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold & Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian gold and diamond engagement ring. In 14k white gold. With a ca. 0.82 ct. Old Mine cut white diamond center set and flanked by 6 small round single cut diam...
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Exceptional Engraved Detailed Band Ring Size 4
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum Total Weight: 3 Grams Overall Width: 2.5mm (0.09") (top of the ring - north to south) Overall Height: 1.62mm rise off the finger Size: 4.0 (Fitted on a fin...
Platinum
Circa 1900s Rose Cut Three Row Diamond Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Details Year: 1900s Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7grams Diamond Details: Rose Cut Diamonds, .40ct total weight, H Color, SI Clarity, Na...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ribbon Motif 0.54ctw Diamond Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A sophisticated band ring featuring a trio of European cut diamonds at center of 0.30ctw. Accented by 0.24 carat of pave set round cut diamonds. All diamonds are of VS1 clarity and ...
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Diamond and Sapphire Details Sapphire Details: Natural, Straight Baguette, .60ct ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1960 Platinum Diamond Dip Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1960 Item Details: Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.2 grams Diamond Details: Natural Diamonds, .25ct total weight, F Color, VS Clarity,...
Diamond, Platinum
1.10 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.3 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.10ct total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Type: N...
Diamond, Platinum
1920 14K Yellow Gold 1.25cttw Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920 Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Diamond Details: Natural Diamonds Old Mine Cut 1.25cttw Color: H-I Clar...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite three-stone ring set with beautiful square cut emeralds which total 30pts. Surrounding the bright emeralds there is a halo of diamonds. The diamonds total 48pts and the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Uncut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Ring Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Uncut Diamond Stacking Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represent...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimal Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimal Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.72 carat and diamonds of 0.09 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring go...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1900 This circa 1900 five‑stone diamond ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold with a platinum setting. It features five ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with rose cut diamonds in detailed workmanship ring setting ring was made during the imperial russian era 1907/1910.c hall marked 56 imperial russian g...
1938 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K White Gold ØUS5.75 / 1.9 gr
By GD&Co
Located in SE
Elegant Emerald and Diamonds Ring with curved band in solid 18ct White Gold with bezel set natural emerald cut Emerald stone 4.5 mm x 4 mm x 3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct of vivid Green...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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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