EGL Certified .63 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's handmade Diamond engagement ring. EGL certified round transitional ideal cut center stone in
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified .63 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's handmade Diamond engagement ring. EGL certified round transitional ideal cut center stone in
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3.57 Carat Madagascan Sapphire 2.37 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring shoulders are each accented with six larger transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .92 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Crisscross style diamond halo engagement ring. Set with a bright sparkly transitional cut center
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 9.93 Carat Aquamarine and 0.62 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine, and impressive vintage 9.93 carat aquamarine and 0.62 carat diamond, platinum
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.45 Carat Emerald and 1.43 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.45 carat emerald and 1.43 carat diamond, platinum
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ideal transitional cut diamond platinum engagement ring. Platinum setting with tapered baguette
Diamond, Platinum
2.48 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 0.96 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring. Sapphire Quality Origin Sri Lanka (Ceylon) Color Blue Cut Round Faceted Content 2.48 carats
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Boucheron Vintage 8.24 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1950s 8.24 carat diamond (total) and platinum ring made by
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1920s 2.42 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 2.42 carat emerald and 0.95 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 0.90 Carat Sapphire and 0.36 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.90 carat sapphire and 0.36 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 3.66 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 3.66 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3.20 Carat Sapphire and 0.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.20 carat sapphire and 0.30 carat diamond, platinum ring
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
1.74 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Content 1.74 carats Dimensions Height of setting 6.79mm/0.27" Ring Size UK Size Q 1/2 USA Size 8
Diamond, Platinum
2.80 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.80 carat diamond and vintage platinum cluster ring; part
Diamond, Platinum
1.74 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carats Number of Diamonds 7 Dimensions Height of setting 5.61mm/0.22" Ring Size UK Size N USA Size 6 1
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1950's Old Transitional Cut Engagement Ring .50cts VEG#79
Located in Hicksville, NY
ultra white and clean, with a transitional old cut center diamond. The design of this ring makes the
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 17.67 carat Citrine and 1.33 carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
grades) VS2 Cut Transitional Modern Brilliant Round Content 1.33 carats Number of Diamonds 14
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage 5.81 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 5.81 carat opal and 0.30 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow and
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.33 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.33 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum engagement ring; part of
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1.04-carat transitional round brilliant-cut diamond, prong-set to emphasize its exceptional brilliance
Diamond, Platinum
1950s 2.83 carat Citrine and 1.30 carat Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut diamonds, totalling 1.30cts. The multi-stranded ring shoulders integrate with the main setting
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.60 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 1 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
grades) VS2 Cut Transitional Modern Brilliant Round Content 1 carat Number of Diamonds 12 Dimensions
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 2.62 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this stunning 2 carat round diamond solitaire engagement ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage French 5.19 Carat Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
(average grades) VS2/SI2 Cut Transitional Modern Brilliant Round Content 3.30 carats Total Diamond Content
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 7.10 Carat Sapphire & 2.40 Carat Diamond Halo Ring c.1940s
Located in London, GB
platinum allowed the diamonds to truly shine through. The transitional cuts have a total carat weight of
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Scarselli 11 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring in Platinum 'GIA'
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
white brilliant cut tapered diamonds (2=1.02 carat) in a handmade platinum ring. Wonderfully tailored
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.87 Carat Zambian Emerald and 0.68 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fourteen pavé set transitional modern brilliant round diamonds. The elevated ring shoulders are each
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1940s 1.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
engagement ring is displayed in a sympathetic contemporary platinum setting. The 1.04 carat transitional
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.05 Carat Sapphire and 1.45 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.05 carat sapphire and 1.45 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.78 Carat Diamond and Platinum Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning fine and impressive antique 1.78 carat diamond and platinum, marquise shaped cluster
Diamond, Platinum
1.21 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Antique Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
transitional round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing approximately 1.21 carats, graded F color/SI clarity. The
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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Peter Suchy 2.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Halo Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Transitional cut round diamond three-stone engagement ring. 2.30ct center stone with 2 have moon
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3.53 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.53 carat diamond and platinum trilogy ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 5.22 Carat Black Onyx and 3.64 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, totalling 3.22 carats. The elevated ring shoulders blend
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
1.02 Carat Sapphire 0.25 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Floral Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.02 carat sapphire and 0.25 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bulgari Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.50 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.57 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
individually claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, totalling 2.57 carats. The ring is
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Report Certified 2.09 Carat Sapphire 2.78 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) SI1 Cut Transitional Modern Brilliant Round/Baguette Content 1.45 carats Total Diamond Content 2.78
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 2.47 Carat Diamond and Platinum Twist Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.47 carat diamond and platinum twist style cocktail ring
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.28 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.28 carat (total) diamond solitaire ring in platinum; part
Diamond, Platinum
.90 Carat Round Diamond Three-Stone Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
.90ct round center diamond in a three-stone engagement setting. 14k white and yellow gold with 2
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Onyx and 1.06 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique black onyx and 1.06 carat diamond (total), 18 karat yellow
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.20 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.20 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse
Diamond, Platinum
Italian 2.50 Carat Sapphire 0.70 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, in a twist formation, integrating with the elevated ring
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 2.89 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine, and impressive 2.89 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.45 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1940's 2.45 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 8.72 Carat Opal and 0.28 Carat Diamond, 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Cut Transitional Modern Brilliant Round Content 0.28 carat Number of Diamonds 10 Dimensions Length
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.39 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.39 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s, 1.05 Carat Diamond White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.05 carat diamond and 18k white gold solitaire engagement
Diamond, 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
1940s 1.87 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1940s 1.87 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set floral cluster
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.13 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional vintage 1950s 1.13 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.61 Carat Pave Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
European transitional Ideal cut diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 1.61cts round center stone
Diamond, Platinum
1.42 Carat Emerald 0.85 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The pierced decorated, elevated ring shoulders conjoin with
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
twenty-five claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The ring is hallmarked to the
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.56 Carat Aquamarine and 0.48 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card. This over 10 carat aquamarine ring in
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow 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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