1950's Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Eternity Wedding Band Vintage Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This 14 karat white gold vintage diamond eternity band is a timeless piece with a charming antique
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.70 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Diamond eternity wedding band ring. 10 round diamonds with 10 straight cut baguette diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 6.00 Carat Round and Baguette Cut Diamonds Band
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 4.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 13 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century Platinum Eternity Band with 37 Single Cut Diamonds, 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century platinum eternity band shimmers with thirty-seven bright single cut diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
.70 Carat Diamond White Gold Baguette Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Diamond baguette wedding band ring. 10 baguette diamonds set in 14k white gold bar style
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This genuine 1950s vintage diamond wedding band is a beautiful piece from our fine estate jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage Diamond Platinum 3.3mm Wedding Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This genuine 1950s vintage diamond wedding band features 6 diamonds totaling 0.30cttw (VS1, H) in a
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Slanted Baguette Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage baguette diamond eternity wedding band in platinum, crafted in the 1950s. A total of 23
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s U-Shaped Curved Diamond 14K White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This vintage 1950s diamond nesting wedding band features a distinctive u-shape curve to fit
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro Marquis Diamond Platinum Circa 1950s Wedding Band Set Rings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Retro 1950s Marquis Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Set
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
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Sapphire Diamond Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
This wedding band adds the perfect touch of color and romance to your bridal set! There are 9
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
1950's Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features single cut and baguette cut diamonds channel set to front. Weighing
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950's Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features single cut and baguette cut diamonds channel set to front. Weighing
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s Full Turn Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
the 1950s. Our opinion : An antique diamond wedding ring which will be able to sign your most
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950's Mid-Century 0.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features transitional and tapered baguette cut diamonds. In a dot and dash motif bead and
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s Seven-Stone Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Seven stone diamond and platinum wedding band circa 1950. Featuring seven round brilliant-cut
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 1950s Diamond Platinum Anniversary Band Stackable Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring with front facing crosshatched motif, bead set, with five single cut diamonds, eye-clean
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Wedding ring in platinum. Sublime wedding ring, it is set with claws of 27 diamonds throughout its
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s 1.00 Carat Transitional Cut 2 Row Diamond Band
Located in Towson, MD
, for instance. This ring holds approximately 1.00 carat of Transitional Cut diamonds H-I color/SI1-I1
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1950s Diamond White Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Wedding ring in 18 karats white gold, eagle's head hallmark. This ring is set with grains within
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.75 Carat Diamond Vintage Platinum Eternity Band, circa 1950s
Located in Addison, TX
Description: Here we have an 1950s Platinum diamond wedding band! The diamonds are 0.75 cttw round
Diamond, Platinum
0.75 Carat Diamond Vintage Platinum Eternity Band, circa 1950s
Located in Addison, TX
Description: Here we have an 1950s Platinum diamond wedding band! The diamonds are 0.75 cttw round
Diamond, Platinum
0.75 Carat Diamond Vintage Platinum Eternity Band, circa 1950s
Located in Addison, TX
Description: Here we have an 1950s Platinum diamond wedding band! The diamonds are 0.75 cttw round
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Gold 0.70 Carat Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Stackable, circa 1950s
Located in Addison, TX
Description: Here we have a sparkling 1950s diamond eternity wedding band! The diamonds are 0.70
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Gold 0.70 Carat Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Stackable, circa 1950s
Located in Addison, TX
Description: Here we have a sparkling 1950s diamond eternity wedding band! The diamonds are 0.70
Diamond, 14k Gold
2.09 Carat Vintage Diamond Platinum Eternity Band, circa 1950
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have an 1950s Platinum Diamond wedding band! The diamonds are 2.09 cttw "transition" (post
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Ruby Diamond Gold Etched Wedding Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
This wedding band adds the perfect touch of color and romance to your bridal set! There are 9
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French 1950s Diamonds Platinum Wedding Band With Shape
Located in Poitiers, FR
jewel - French work from the 1950s. Our opinion : This wedding ring, although it can be worn alone, will
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950's 4.14 CTW Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring Asscher cut diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 4.14 carats total G
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Platinum Diamond Eternity Band, circa 1950s
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Retro c. 1950s Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Marquise Cut Diamond Stone Carat: 3
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Five-Stone Diamond White Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1950s Five-stone Diamond Wedding Band Mid-century five stone diamond ring band mounted in 14-karat
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum 0.75 Carat Vintage Diamond Eternity Band, circa 1950s
Located in Addison, TX
Description: Here we have an 1950s Platinum diamond wedding band! The diamonds are 0.75 cttw round
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1950s Three Stone Baguette Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: This vintage ring has three baguette diamonds and makes a great companion to your
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Circa 1950s platinum eternity wedding band ring, featuring full circle of baguette diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Circa 1950s 18 Carat Yellow White Gold Single Cut Diamond Patterned Band
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat gold, this lovely vintage ring features a yellow gold band flowing into a white
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1950s Platinum Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Platinum eternity wedding band with approx. 3.00ctw VS1/VS2 clarity, H color diamonds, size 9
Diamond, Platinum
Important 1950s Platinum Diamond Wide Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Platinum 1950s eternity wedding band ring with approximately 10ctw plus, in combined round and
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Diamond Platinum Half Band Wedding Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1950s platinum wedding ring, featuring half circle of graduated baguette cut H/Vs diamonds - total
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Company Diamond Wedding Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A vintage 1950's Tiffany & Company diamond wedding band in
Diamond, Platinum
Chanel Denim Mini Quilt Flap Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Denim Quilted Flap Bag features a soft quilt denim and a gold chain link threaded shoulder strap and CC turn lock. Interior has one Zipper pockets and patch pockets. Shoul...
Ladies Platinum Full Eternity 1.03CT Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Platinum Size: 5 Shank Maximum Width: 2.50 mm Weight: 2.12 grams Ladies platinum diamond eternity band with a half-round shank. Pre-owned in excelle...
Diamond, Platinum
.60 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Rings
Located in Stamford, CT
Double diamond wedding band rings. 34 round cut diamonds H-I (Near colorless) color and VS-SI clarity total weight .60cts. Set in two platinum settings. These rings came along with a...
Diamond, Platinum
1920 Art Deco Platinum 1.00cttw Antique Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920 Item Details: Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.9 grams Diamond Details Center Diamond: 1.00cttw Cut: Antique Single Cut Color: F-G Cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Handmade Art Deco Platinum Ring 4.11 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond – I/VS2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
This elegant handmade Art Deco ring features a stunning 4.11-carat Old Mine cut diamond, ( Dating pre-1900’s) graded I color and VS2 clarity (GIA certified). The platinum setting, cr...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Soleste 4 Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Size 5.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Indulge in refined elegance with the Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Crafted to perfection, this exquisite ring exudes timeless allure and sophistication. Adorne...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
The Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch is an exquisite blend of timeless elegance and modern artistry. This luxurious timepiece sparkles with an array o...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1993 Vintage Hermès Black Mini Kelly Sellier, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage HERMES Mini Kelly black box leather in very good condition, with no signs of wear., delivered in its HERMES box. This rare model can be carried by hand or on the shoulder wi...
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Ruby Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Ruby Band Ring 5.5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 5.5 Band Width: 4mm Ruby: 10 round rubies, carat total weight .25 Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. 750 Conditi...
Ruby, 18k Gold
2.48 Carat Authentic Old Mine Cut Diamond Art Deco Eternity Ring Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
The absolutely dreamy, and eternal 2.48 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring. An ideal ring if you're looking to propose 'the one', pop the question with this mesmerizing, vintage diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
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H 0.1 in W 0.3 in L 6.51 in
Art Deco 5.5 Carat Blue Sapphire & 1.5 Carat Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Art Deco Diamond Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. It features dazzling diamonds and rich blue sapphires set in lustrous p...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Python Rhinestone Dragon Black Flap Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as Gucci's creative director, this black python flap bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is an ultra-luxurious must-have. A python ...
A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with an octagonal-cut rubellite, the one weighing 6.90 carats and the other 6.95 carats, each with three small...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
HERMES Poussin yellow Epsom leather KELLY 28 SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier bag in Jaune Poussin (vanilla) Veau Epsom leather is a timeless classic. Featuring elegant tonal stitching and Palladium hardware, it embo...
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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