Vintage Oval Diamond and Platinum Ring, D Colour VS1 Clarity, 0.51 Carats
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond ring, set with a 0.51 carat, D colour, VS1 clarity, oval brilliant-cut diamond, in a four claw setting, with three small round brilliant-cut diamonds set in each s...
Diamond, Platinum
4.74 Carat Oval Morganite Ring with 0.44 Carat Halo of Diamonds in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K rose gold ring with round faceted diamonds weighing 0.44 carat total and one center oval shape morganite weighing 4.74 carats.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2CT Oval Black Diamond in 14K Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
2CT Oval Black Diamond in 14K Rose Gold Diamond Ring Bold, elegant, and undeniably eye-catching, this stunning ring features a dramatic 2 carat natural oval-cut black diamond set in...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
6.58 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 19 Oval cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 6.58 carats. 6mm wide Size 6 1/2
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .60 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval center stone with two half-moon side diamonds in a three-stone 18k white gold setting. 1 GIA certificate #2145602011 oval S...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$10,799Sale Price|30% Off
Layout of Oval Cut Diamonds for an Eternity Ring 3.35 Carat
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*We can make to your size, adjustments to size might be more or less* *Pick your style of setting; prong or channel* Specifications: main stone: Oval cut diamonds additional...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$9,999Sale Price|31% Off
Layout of Oval Cut Diamonds for an Eternity Ring 3.07 Carat
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*We can make to your size, adjustments to size might be more or less* *Pick your style of setting; prong or channel* Specifications: main stone: Oval cut diamonds additional...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified 2 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring 'Natural & Untreated'
By Gemdaia Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Dazzle in sophistication with our custom-made ring, featuring a 2.12-carat natural untreated Ceylon Blue Sapphire. The lively pastel blue hue is accentuated by conflict-free diamonds...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.16 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Details: Item Type: Halo Ring Metal: 18K White Gold (Hypoallergenic & Safe for Daily Wear) Ring Size: 6 1/2 and 7 Ring Face Dimensions: 10.5 x 9mm Weight: 2.61 grams Center Sto...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold French Hallmarked, 1980s 2 Carat Sapphire & 2.5 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Tiered Cluster Ring 18ct Gold French Hallmarked Circa 1980s Introducing a stunning 18ct yellow gold cluster ring from the 1980s, featuring a fabulous tiered design that s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,719Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Yellow Oval and White Diamond 1.25 Carat TW Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold setting with a natural oval cut yellow diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Platinum GIA Certified 8 Carat Oval Purple Tourmaline Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Report Number- 5211367466 Stones- GIA Certified Oval Purple Tourmaline 8.00 Carats. 30 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS2 Clarity 1.15 Carats. 2 Round Purple Tourmaline 0.20 Carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
$5,199Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 2.11 Carat TW White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond m...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.17 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire Thin Diamond Band 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.17 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire Thin Diamond Band 14K Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2, 45 carat Sapphires 2, 36 carat Diamonds 18 kt White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fabulous oval ring in 18 kt gold, enriched with 2.45 ct sapphires and 2.36 ct diamonds. Total weight 13.8 Diamonds ct 2.36 Sapphires ct 2.45 Size ita 13.50 Size frach 53.5 Size usa 6...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$12,888Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Fancy Vivid Yellow Oval Diamond 2.04 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White Gold setting with a natural oval cut yellow diamond. The yellow diamond is surrounded b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
1.51 Carat Oval Diamond and Blue Sapphire Platinum Band Ring Tamir by Merkaba
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details Diamonds: 3 oval diamonds, 1.51 carats total, E color, VS1 clarity, GIA reports Sapphires: 2 round blue sapphires, 0.83 carats total Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 Resizing: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$5,199Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Oval Emerald and White Diamond White Gold 2.46 Carat TW Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful emerald ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural oval cut emerald. The emerald is surrounded by natural round white diamond melee. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 2 Carat Natural Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring White Gold, 2024
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Certified 2 Carat Natural Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring White Gold, 2024 An elegant and exceptionally rare natural Purple Sapphire ring, centered by a magnificent 2.00 carat transpar...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, White Gold
10.21 Carat Oval Mandarin Garnet and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A classic three stone ring, with a 10.21 carat top oval cut Mandarin Garnet (Spessartine Garnet) centre stone and 2 half-moon 0.37 carat side stone White Diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$8,424Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 5.51 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold and Platinum Oval Sapphire Diamond Ring GIA 'Center, 3.53 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This extraordinary 18K white gold and platinum ring feature a Top Quality 3.54 - carat Blue Oval shape Natural Sapphire GIA Certificate:2205223812 flanked by perfectly matched Two ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
17.86 Carat Oval Cut Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Ring - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 6.72 Grams - Setting: Prong - Size: 7 - Measurements: 3.1 X 2.1 CM _________________________________ Center Stone Detail...
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold
2.19 Carat Morganite Oval Cut Diamond Accents 10K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Tickle her pink with this oval-cut Genuine morganite and Gin& Grace Natural diamond ring.
Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold 1.56 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Invisible Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Ring Metal: 14K White Gold Size: 6 (adjustable) Weight: 3.08 Grams Setting: Invisible Center Stone Details: Stone Type: Sapphire Carat: 1.56 Cut: Oval Color: Bl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Art Deco Style Diamond 17.50 Carat Oval Spessartite Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 8 1/2. Free Sizing. Art Deco Inspired 14K White Gold Diamond Spessartite Garnet Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 7.23 Carat Green Oval Paraiba Fancy Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Green Oval Paraiba Gemstone: 7.00 Carats 2 White Fancy Diamonds: 0.23 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 7.40 Grams GIA Certificate # GIA 6233572810
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,800Sale Price|40% Off
GIA Certified 2.61 Carat Unheated Ruby and Oval Diamond and Platinum Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Unheated Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring Gorgeous and highly sought Purplish Red Ruby weighing 2.61 Carats with No Heat Treatments flanked by 2 Oval Diamonds of D color and VS Cla...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Ring - 950 Oval 1.49ctw Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.44ct Cut: Oval Natur...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Louis Newman & Co 4.50 Carat Oval Diamond GIA Certified Three Stone Ring
By Louis Newman & Company
Located in New York, NY
For this price you are getting over 5 carats of diamonds total. The ring is currently a size 6.5 but can be sized as needed.
Diamond, Platinum
Natural 5.47 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k Solid White Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural 5.47 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k Solid White Ring featuring natural sapphire of 5.47 carats and diamonds of 0.39 carats.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.54 Carat Oval Cut Red Ruby .88 Carat Diamonds Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.54Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 2175098047 Oval cut Clean Clarity 6.67 X 6.19 X 4.61mm GIA: Red Heat Only. .88ct. side round diamonds. G-color vs-2 clarity....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,519Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 2.02 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,959Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 1.59 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,319Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 2.76 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,999Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 2.45 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,959Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 1.88 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,319Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 2.47 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 4.90 Carat Oval Checkerboard Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Oval Checkerboard Rubellite Tourmaline, weighing approx. 4.90 Carat enhanced with Diamonds, ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,480Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Blue Oval Sapphire and White Diamond 4.78 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful sapphire ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with a natural oval cut blue sapphire. The sapphire is surrounded by natural round white diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Tourmaline & Diamond Engagement Ring - Oval 1.89ctw Pink
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Natural Tourmaline Carat(s): 1.32ct Cut: Oval Color: Pink Natural Diamo...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 2 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2 Carats Emerald & Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring. The center gemstone is a Colombian Emerald weighting approx 0.80 carat and the surrounding diamonds are VS/SI clarity weighin...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 10.09 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
This fancy yellow oval diamond is custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring consisting of 1 oval cut yellow diamond weighing 10.0...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 1.36 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Solitaire Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This striking 1.36 carat emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring a vivid oval cut emerald measuring approximately 6 x 8 mm at the center.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
EGL Certified 2.28 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow VVS2 Oval Halo Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Jewel details: 3.56 Total Carat Weight 18K yellow gold 18K white gold Center Diamond- 2.28 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow Oval cut diamond VVS2 EGL certified Report # US925970801D...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Oval & Pear .45ctw Three-Stone Sz 2 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 2 3/4 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .41ctw Cut: Oval & Pear Color: Blue Natural Diamonds ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Le Vian 18K White Gold 2 ct Oval Tanzanite 0.9 ct Round Diamonds Ring Sz 7
By Le Vian
Located in Addison, TX
Weight: 8.2g Number of Diamonds: 34 Antique: No Main Stone Color: Blue Metal: White Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone: Tanzanite Vintage: No Personalize: No Ring Size: 7 Depar...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Petite Earthy Organic Design Diamond Ring Center-1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite handcrafted earthy, organically designed ring features an Oval shape diamond in total carat weight of 1/2 of a carat, complimented by three (3) round diamonds in a total ...
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Petite Earthy Organic Design Diamond Ring Center, 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite handcrafted earthy, organically designed ring features an Oval shape diamond in total carat weight of 1/2 of a carat, complimented by three (3) round diamonds in a total ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Petite Earthy Organic Design Diamond Ring Center, 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite handcrafted earthy, organically designed ring features an Oval shape diamond in total carat weight of 1/2 of a carat, complimented by three (3) round diamonds in a total ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$26,400Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 12.51 Carat Oval Burma Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A beautiful ring set in 18K White Gold featuring a 12.51 Carat natural, red, heated Burma Ruby and 2 cadil...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Oval Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite opal and diamond cluster ring dates to the 1950s or 1960s and is simply sublime. The opal, measuring approximately 8mm by 10mm exhibits a truly stunning play of colou...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Grandidierite Diamond Ring - 10k Oval 3.42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Grandidierite Carat(s): 3.24ct Cut: Oval Color: Greenish Blue Clarity...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
GIA Natural 18.28 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA Certified Natural 18.28 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring For all the sapphire lovers out there, this is the perfect ring for you.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold White Opal Ring '2 2/3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This colorful opal and diamond ring features an oval opal framed by Micro prong round brilliant diamonds in 18k white gold. Experience the Difference! Product details: Center Gems...
Opal, White Gold
3.53 Carat Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an AGL certified Oval cut Ruby weighing 3.53 carats, and Shield cut side Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.80 carat. Size 6 1/2, resizable
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Oval 2.33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 2.02ct Cut: Oval Color: D Clarity: SI1 Size: 22...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Oval 1.98ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 1.79ct Cut: Oval Color: G Clarity: VS1 Size: 11...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,441Sale Price|24% Off
14 Karat White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring 'Center 1.48 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant style ring features a 1.48-carat Oval shape Blue Sri-Lankan Sapphire encircled by a halo of brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
White Gold Spinel Diamond Ring - 10k Oval 2.75ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Spinel Carat(s): 2.45ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural ...
Diamond, Spinel, 10k 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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