Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The glistening bright green emeralds in this ring are simply stunning. The cluster also hold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The glistening bright green emeralds in this ring are simply stunning. The cluster also hold
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage Emerald, Diamond and Black Enamel Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
This vintage c.1950s ring, crafted in platinum and diamonds with black enamel accents, is designed
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This emerald and diamond cluster ring is absolutely stunning. The emerald measures 40pts and the
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold
Vintage Retro Platinum Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
DAVID WEBB Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and Emerald Ring
By David Webb
Located in Litchfield, CT
, and emerald cabochons set on an asymmetric tubular motif frame. Additionally accented with two diamond
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold
1950's 4.53 Carats Emerald Cut Aquamarine Baguette Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with VS2 clarity. Tested as platinum. With partial maker's mark. Circa: 1950's. Ring size: 4 1/2 and
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$13,500
Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A design of symmetry and beauty. Featuring a 2.50 carat deep forest green Colombian emerald
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950's Mid-Century 3.19 Carats Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut emerald weighing approximately 2.79 carats Vivid green in color and semi
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 4.52 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Exquisite engagement ring featuring a vibrant natural green emerald cut emerald in a four claw open
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
1950's Mid-Century 2.13 Carats Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster ring is designed as a stylized bow motif with sinuously split shoulders Centering a bullet
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1950's 2.16 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond & Platinum Alternative Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a clean bright white emerald cut diamond weighing 1.86 carat, G color and VVS2 clarity
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous green emerald in this ring has a wonderful bright colour and measures 1.60carats. The
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds, 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
emeralds. This particular ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds 2.34 ct Emeralds
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1950's Mid-Century 2.51 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three basket set emerald cut diamonds. Center weighs 1.53 carats with E color and VS2
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
gallery, which holds the emerald within the halo. The diamonds which make up the cluster are round
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1950s, this beautiful cluster ring features a green emerald in the centre weighing
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Sold|$6,900
Fancy Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Platinum ring in a dot and dash design of fine round white diamonds, alternating with Colombian
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Retro Platinum Colombian Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Colombian Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.70 Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A 1.70 carat emerald and diamond three stone platinum engagement ring, circa 1950. This elegant
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-Century 1950's 9.78 Aquamarine and Diamond Ribbon Platinum Ring 5.5
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century 1950's 9.78 Aquamarine and Diamond Ribbon Platinum Ring Be transported back to the
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
The stunning centre stone is a luscious green colour, making this emerald breath-taking. It weighs
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,187
18 Carat Gold Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
ring features a captivating emerald in the center, set off by a refined double setting. The first
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster boasts a 2ct emerald at the centre of it. Surrounding the beautiful green
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$19,500 / item
1950s Cartier white gold, diamond and 0.8 carat Colombian emerald ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This striking 1950s Cartier cocktail ring centres its design around a beautiful emerald cut 0.8
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central emerald surrounded by a
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Retro Platinum Emerald and Trillion Cut Diamond Wide Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Emerald and Trillion Cut Diamond Wide Cocktail Ring. This
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$7,171
Retro 1950s Diamond and Emerald Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
diamonds, as well as square-cut emeralds. It has a weight of 11.13 grams. The ring is adorned with 20
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Retro Emerald and Triangle Cut Diamonds Yellow Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring has a beautiful geometric design. It is set with a vibrant deep green emerald weighing
Diamond, Emerald
Mid Century 1950 Cocktail Band Ring in 14Kt Gold with 1.06 Cts Diamonds Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
A Gem-set cocktail ring. Everyday ring, created in America after the war during the mid-century
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Coral, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
frame of sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sold|$12,045
1950s French Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Vintage diamond and emerald cluster ring. Set vertically with two round old cut diamonds in open
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1950.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co. diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with an emerald-cut diamond, E colour
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
Coral, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with three flowers of coral in the central part surrounded by diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. This
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage three stone ring, set with a central cabochon-cut emerald, weighing an estimated 2.80
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.07 Carat Emerald Cut Step Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Platinum and Diamond Ring, centrally set with a 2.07 Carat Elongated Step cut, Emerald
Diamond, Platinum
3.23 Carat Emerald and 3.91 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 3.23 carat emerald and 3.91 carat diamond, platinum twist style dress ring; part
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Midcentury 3.50 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century 3.50 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one cushion mixed cut emerald
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1950's Mid-Century 1.59 Carats Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stylized bypass ring centers an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 0.99 carat Strongly
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$8,500
Colombian emerald diamond Gold ring
Located in Aspen, CO
A vivid and bright green emerald cut emerald of more than 2 cts. is flanked by a dozen diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, English, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Set with an octagonal emerald-cut natural unenhanced Ceylon
Vintage Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ring features a centre diamond weighing 0.80 carat. It has been estimated as H in
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Burmese sapphire and diamond ring, English, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Vintage Burmese sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with an octagonal emerald-cut natural
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Triple Halo Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
This vintage mid-century emerald and diamond ring has a soul much older than its years. Dating
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Sold|$10,000
Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Immaculate 18 Karat White Gold Ring featuring Colombian Emerald and Diamond Emerald is certified
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Twist Cocktail Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
have a combined weight of 1.50 carat. Slithering in between the diamonds are thin rows of emeralds
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18-Carat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Set with Two Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
18-carat yellow gold ring set with two emeralds of bright green color, pear-shaped, faceted
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond and Emerald Toi Et Moi 1950s Ring
Located in Towson, MD
proposed to Jackie Bouvier with an emerald and diamond toi et moi ring similar to this one. The emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sold|$21,000
Cartier Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
carats of diamonds brilliant white (H color, SI1 clarity), this ring is nothing short of stunning
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$19,000
Vintage French Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ring is centered with an oval 3.64 ct emerald of a vivid bluish green color. The emerald is surrounded
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Set to centre in this unique cluster ring is a round brilliant diamond weighing 0.45 carat. It is
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Cross-Over Platinum Diamond Ring, 1.47 Carat Diamond Gia, 1.46 Emerald
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Two stone, Cross-over Emerald and Diamond ring set in platinum. The 1.47 carat diamond is
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
A fabulous emerald cut aquamarine and diamond ring.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat white gold, aquamarine and diamond ring. The ring centers a 19.00 carat emerald cut
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.20ct Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This vintage emerald and diamond halo ring features a stunning 1.20 carat emerald set in 18 carat
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Turtle Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
. The precious turtle shell is enriched with little emeralds and diamonds on all the surface. This ring
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Bailey Banks and Biddle Platinum 1.93 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a clean bright white emerald cut center diamond weighing 1.57 carats, E color and VVS2
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond French Bombe Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
This is an interesting and unique dress ring, with true sparkle. The centre Emerald is a cabochon
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cartier Sapphire Emerald Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Platinum cluster ring set with brilliant round, marquis and tapered baguette cut diamonds (2.50cttw
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 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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