Mid-Century 4.55 Carat Black Opal and 1.5 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
between electric blue and green, this captivating cocktail ring is smartly surrounded by a 1 1/2 carat
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
showcase their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity. This ring, adorned with four round, bezel-set diamonds
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
showcase their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity. This ring, adorned with four round, bezel-set diamonds
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
showcase their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity. This ring, adorned with four round, bezel-set diamonds
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
showcase their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity. This ring, adorned with four round, bezel-set diamonds
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
showcase their I-J color and I1-I2 clarity. This ring, adorned with four round, bezel-set diamonds
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
14K Yellow Gold Oval Natural Emerald & Diamond Bezel-Set Ring For Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a 0.4 carat oval emerald and diamond, set in 14k yellow gold. The emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 18k Yellow Gold GIA 2ct M SI2 Oval Bezel Diamond Solitaire Ribbed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
East West Solitaire Ring --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.87 Carat Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
5.87 Carat Oval Cut Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. The bright ocean blue apatite
Diamond, Apatite, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver
Antique and Vintage 2.33 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique and vintage 2.33 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Oval 17.90 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience unparalleled elegance with our Art Deco 1920's cabochon ruby and diamond cocktail ring
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s 1.54 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1990s 1.54 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.00 Ct F/VS1 Radiant & Marquise Diamond Half Bezel Toi Et Moi Ring 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant Toi Et Moi ring features two GIA Certified diamonds totaling 4.00 carats, composed of
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring Antique Style 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gold, Bezel set, 11.20 grams 1/2 inch in width Size 7 3 Diamonds (center 0.30ct) R4664YDA18K ALL
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Ct H VS2 Heart Diamond East-West Bezel Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant ring features a GIA Certified 3.00 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded H color and VS2
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.87 Carat Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
5.87 Carat Oval Cut Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. The bright ocean blue apatite
Diamond, Apatite, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver
Antique 1.28 Carat Sapphire and 1.20 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decorated bezel set Old European round cut diamonds. The elevated, pierced decorated and tapering ring
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified .80 Carat Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's late Art Deco ruby and diamond three-stone engagement ring. At the center is a .80ct oval
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.40Ct Cabochon Blue Opal 1.12 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 1.40 carat opal and 1.12 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.52 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Incredibly glamorous and luxurious, this ring is filled with a cluster of round brilliant diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s 3.61 Carat Citrine and 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930s 3.61 carat citrine and 1.20 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.94 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Euro cut diamond and bezel set. Accented by two rose cut diamonds totaling .80cts. The ring is created
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Platinum 4.99ctw Gubelin Oval Cabochon Bezel Sapphire & Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Below* (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - H/I Color - VVS2/VS1 Clarity
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.21 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Antique Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
With an engraved and pierced vintage mounting, the platinum ring features a gorgeous bezel-set
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.70tw 18K Three Stone Colombian Emerald Cut & Princess Cut Diamond Bezel Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
occur in all earth mined emeralds. Bezel set, princess cut diamonds accent the center gem. This ring is
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heirloom 4.62tcw 3 Stone Colombian Emerald & Pear Diamond Gypsy 18K Bezel Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
: Colombia Secondary Stone: Diamond Shape: Pear Cut Diamond Count: 2 Weight: 0.73-Carats (Total) Clarity
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.66tcw High Quality Three Stone Emerald & Trillion Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
: Diamond Shape: Trillion Cut Diamond Count: 2 Weight: 0.40-Carats (Total) Clarity: VS-SI Color: G-H
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified 1.17 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
princess cut diamond engagement ring. The ring features a beautiful bezel set colorless princess cut
Diamond, Platinum
Wire Brush Finish Band Ring with Bezel Set Diamonds in Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Total Carat Weight: 0.31 CTW Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: SI-2 to I-1 Diamond Measurements: 2.430
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.41 Carat Brown Yellow Cushion Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Brown and yellow diamond engagement ring. Antique cushion cut natural fancy brownish yellow bezel
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Zoisite Green Tanzanite 12.68 Carat Cushion In Platinum & Baguette Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Platinum 950 ring with a rare 12.68-carat green tanzanite, complemented by two baguette-cut
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
1.70tw 3 Stone Colombian Emerald & Princess Cut Diamond Bezel 18K Ring Present
Located in Jupiter, FL
occur in all earth mined emeralds. Bezel set, princess cut diamonds accent the center gem. This ring is
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
14k White Gold 1.70 Carat Emerald Aquamarine Hidden Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k White gold delicate ring features a 1.70 Carat Blue Aquamarine emerald cut bezel set East
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold 1.23 Carat Emerald Aquamarine Hidden Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k White gold delicate ring features a 1.23 Carat Blue Aquamarine emerald cut bezel set East
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,264Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold 0.78 Carat Green Emerald Hidden Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k White gold delicate ring features a 0.78 Carat vibrant green oval shape emerald bezel set
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,313Sale Price|40% Off
GIA Certified 2.56 Carat Cabochon Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k yellow gold delicate ring features a 2.56 Carat Cabochon Ruby bezel set East-West style
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.91 Carat Aquamarine and 1.68 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds and a further twenty-four pavé and bezel set Dutch cut diamonds. The bifurcated, pierced
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .77 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy bezel set diamond engagement ring. GIA certified rose cut center stone in a 14k white
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.32 Carat Old Victorian Cushion Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Beautiful hand made engagement ring set with an old Victorian cushion cut diamond weighing 3.32
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s 2.10 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.90 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire ring with 0.20 carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.12 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience timeless elegance with our 1920's, GIA certified 1.12ct Art Deco diamond engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
3.54 Carat Oval Faceted Pink Tourmaline Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Fascinating 3.54 carat oval faceted pink tourmaline cocktail ring in 18k yellow and white gold with
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s 1.17 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s 1.17 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold bow shaped cocktail ring
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s 1.50 Carat Cabochon Cut Emerald and 2.85ct Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.50 carat Colombian emerald and 2.85 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Gold Cluster Ring with 2 ct Old Mine-Cut Diamonds & Accent Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
solid 750‰ gold and featuring a 0.50-carat old mine-cut diamond at its center, surrounded by eight
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .49 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Bezel set round sapphire with 2 bezel set diamonds in
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French 2.05 Carat Diamond and Oval Cut Ruby Color Doublet Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
modern brilliant round cut diamonds, totalling 2.05 carats which encircle the doublet are bezel set to a
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.12 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Solitaire Unisex Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 4.12 carat natural fancy yellow radiant cut diamond solitaire bezel set unisex ring
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .38 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond bezel set engagement ring. 1 round royal blue .38ct sapphire set in 18k yellow
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Brilliant Cut Diamond and Platinum Halo Ring, 1.00 Carat
Located in London, GB
A modern solitaire diamond halo design ring, set with an approximately 1.00 carat, H/I colour, VS2
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 3.01 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Three-Stone Engagment Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
cushion cut diamond in a 18k rose gold bezel mounting. Accented by 2 vintage trapezoid, matching side
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.25 carat I/SI1 Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIA 1.25-carats I/SI1 circular round brilliant-cut diamond, and accented with 2 square-cut sapphires
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.45 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond three-stone ring. Mounted in 18k rose gold, this 1920's GIA bezel set 2.45ct emerald cut
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vellmar GIA Certified 1.63 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Green emerald and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified rich green octagonal cut 1.63ct emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in handmade custom design setting featuring Platinum 950, diamond millgrain shank and bezel
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.02 Carat Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.02 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat yellow gold
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 0.6 Carats Brown Diamond 18K Gold/Sterling Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 5 mm round rose-cut brown diamond is set within an 18K gold bezel surrounded by 2 concentric gold
Brown Diamond, 18k 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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