14k Yellow Gold Carole Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,110Sale Price / item|30% Off
14K Rose Gold Carole Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Produc...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$3,454Sale Price / item|30% Off
14k White Gold Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, White Gold
$3,454Sale Price / item|30% Off
14K Yellow Gold Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,454Sale Price / item|30% Off
14K Rose Gold Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$3,397Sale Price / item|30% Off
18K Yellow Gold Carole Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,862Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k White Gold Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, White Gold
$3,670Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,637Sale Price / item|30% Off
14k Rose Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$3,637Sale Price / item|30% Off
14k White Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, White Gold
$3,775Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k White Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, White Gold
18k White Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, White Gold
$3,775Sale Price / item|30% Off
18k Yellow Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,637Sale Price / item|30% Off
14K Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14k Rose Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18k Rose Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$3,670Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k White Gold Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, White Gold
$4,681Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Gia French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 1.00 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural cushion cut yellow diamond. The yellow diamond is surrounded by round nat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Vintage 2.77 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine vintage platinum eternity ring in the UK. Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average ...
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold 1/2 Cttw Round-Cut 5-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly designed, this petite and elegant ring is set with 5 natural diamonds in a unique pave setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Allier Diamond Eternity Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 98 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set, a delicate raised metal band separates the two rows. Experience the difference! Produ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Allier Diamond Eternity Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 98 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set, a delicate raised metal band separates the two rows. Experience the difference! Produ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Allier Diamond Eternity Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 98 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set, a delicate raised metal band separates the two rows. Experience the difference! Produ...
Diamond, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Allier Diamond Eternity Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 98 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set, a delicate raised metal band separates the two rows. Experience the difference! Produ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Allier Diamond Eternity Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 98 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set, a delicate raised metal band separates the two rows. Experience the difference! Produ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Allier Diamond Eternity Ring '1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 98 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set, a delicate raised metal band separates the two rows. Experience the difference! Produ...
Diamond, White Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS 10.29 Carat COLOMBIAN Minor Oil diamond Bombé Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
In total, the ring boasts approximately 3 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Eternity Milgrain Organic Design Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate and unique eternity band features sixteen round melee diamonds set in alternating shapes of round and pear crowns. The delicate Milgrain around the edges enhances the v...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.75 Carat Diamond and Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period ( 1920-1940 ). The setting is platinum and features a 0.75 carat center diamond.
White Diamond, Platinum
.84 Carat Round Baguette Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic platinum diamond solitaire engagement ring. Platinum setting with baguette side stones. The center stone is EGL certified ideal cut 0.84ct, 6.12 x 6.11 x 3.67mm, Depth 60%, T...
Diamond, Platinum
1.22 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Emerald Quality Origin Colombia Cut Octagonal Content 1.22 carats Dimensions 7.96mm (length) x 6.16mm (width) x 3.02mm (depth) Diamond Quality Color (average grades) I Clarity (aver...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Old European Diamond Green Emeralds 1.80 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage style diamond ring is gorgeously designed and handcrafted with a dazzling 1.89 carat old cut diamond center and spring green calibre cut emerald accents!
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.19 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful solitaire diamond ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co. This elegant piece has been crafted from platinum and features a single rou...
Diamond, Platinum
3.20 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Oval Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details Center Stone: 3.20 carat oval blue sapphire Origin: Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon Certification: GIA Treatment: No indications of heating Side Stones: 2 oval diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Platinum
$520,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.13 Carat Round Cut Diamond Ring TYPE IIA
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary ring features a GIA Certified 6.13-carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond, graded D color and Flawless clarity, with Excellent cut, polish, and symmetry, and no fluores...
Diamond, Platinum
5.03 Carat Natural Jade and Diamond Filigree Cathedral Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Untreated Grade A Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum Ring. Details: Item Type: Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 6 Weight: 7.98 Grams Setting: Cathedral split...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
French GIA 9.01 carat diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional French Mid Century diamond engagement ring is a remarkable 1950’s jewel, centered by a GIA-certified round brilliant cut diamond weighing an impressive 9.01 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 2.43 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White setting with two natural cushion cut yellow diamonds. The yellow diamonds are surroun...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Natural Yellow Pear Diamond 1.21 Carat Tw Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White setting with two natural pear cut yellow diamonds. The yellow diamonds are surrounded...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
One Carat Marquise Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: 1.02cttw Diamond Cut: Marquise Prong Material: 14k White Gold Dimensions: 11mm x 7mm Band Material: 14k Yellow...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.64 Carat Diamond Three-Stone White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14k white gold three stone engagement style ring with side accent stones. Round brilliant cut diamonds are set across top of ring in faceted illusion style settings with an additiona...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.74 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Velvety, rich blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Spectacular 2.79ct cushion cut center sapphire, mounted in a platinum three-stone setting. The sapphire is accented by 2 spar...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.03 Carat Transitional Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Transitional brilliant cut round center diamond engagement ring. Set in platinum with two tapered baguette side diamonds in a three-stone setting. 1 transitional cut ro...
Diamond, Platinum
1.20 Carat Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Art Deco 1930's diamond and sapphire ring. Pierced geometric top set with Old European cut diamonds and calibre cut sapphires in a platinum dome setting. 1 Old European cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 1.64 Carat Natural Yellow Brown Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's natural brown and yellow diamond engagement ring. GIA certified round center stone in a 6 prong platinum setting with graduated baguette and princess cut side diamonds. 1 r...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
1.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of contemporary jewellery/jewelry. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color K Clarity VVS 2 Cut...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 2.48 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with a natural cushion cut yellow diamond. The yellow diamond is surrounded by natural...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1930s Antique 1.18 carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of Art Deco jewelry/estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Color H Clarity VS2 ...
Diamond, White Gold
1900s 1.32 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive five stone diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.48 Carat Sapphire 1.04 Carat Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Color Natural blue Cut Old cushion Content (total) 1.48 carats Diamond Quality Color (average grades) J Clarity (average grades) PI Cut Old European Content (total)...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Cushion Diamond 1.13 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow/White Gold setting with a natural cushion cut yellow diamond. The yellow diamond is surrounded by natural bag...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby Art Deco Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This no heat ruby engagement ring is quite the beauty and one of the rarer treasures in our collection. Unheated rubies make up less than 1% of all gem-quality rubies and one display...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.27 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Diamond platinum engagement ring. GIA certified round ideal cut center diamond in a platinum setting with two sapphires with round diamond halos and two round cut bezel set sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1.77 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Aquamarine Quality Color Blue Cut Square Mixed Content 1.77 carats Dimensions 7.01mm x 6.69mm x 4.96mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) F Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Ta...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.92 Carat Amethyst and 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Amethyst Quality Cut Emerald Content 1.92 carats Dimensions 8.07mm x 6.18mm x 5.15mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Eight-cut Content 1.20...
Amethyst, Diamond, 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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