Antique 2.62 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.62 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified .86 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco diamond engagement ring. Transitional cut round center diamond set in platinum, three
Diamond, Platinum
1950s 1.95 Carat Sapphire and 0.40 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Transitional Modern Brilliant Round Content 0.40 carat Number of Diamonds 4 Dimensions Length of setting
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
0.75 Carat Yellow Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brilliant round yellow diamond and a 0.77ct transitional modern brilliant round yellow diamond, displayed
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.75 Carat Sapphire and 1.02 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
blue sapphire and diamond ring. Sapphire Quality Cut Oval faceted Carat 0.75ct Dimensions 6.36mm x
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.04 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified .40 Carat Diamond Sapphire Filigree White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
. The brilliant .40-carat diamond, paired with tow enchanting calibre cut sapphires, creates a
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French 2.05 Carat Diamond and Oval Cut Ruby Color Doublet Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 2.05 carat diamond, ruby coloured doublet (artificial) and 18k
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 3.20 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive antique 3.20 carat diamond and platinum solitaire style engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3/4 Carat Diamond Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Diamonds: 4 diamonds 0.14 carats total ; G-H color, SI1-2 clarity Ring Size: 6.75, sizing available Rise
Diamond, Platinum
0.75 Carat Burmese Ruby 1.38 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Halo Ring Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.75 carat Burmese ruby and 1.38 carat diamond, 18 karat
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1950s Cultured Pearl and 1.02 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage cultured pearl and 1.02 carat diamond, platinum cluster style cocktail ring
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 2.73 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.73 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
1950s French 1.26 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage French 1.26 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.65 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.65 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco style solitaire ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1.01 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.01 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3.42 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.42 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1.88 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.88 carat pink sapphire and 0.56 carat diamond, and platinum cocktail ring
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1960s 0.75 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.75 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.93 Carat Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.93 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold trilogy ring; part of our
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.74 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage platinum set 2.74 carat diamond ring with trillion cut side
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.92 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1930's 1.92 carat diamond and 18k white gold full eternity ring; part
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique French 1.22 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1920s 1.22 carat diamond (total) and platinum solitaire style engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.76 carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1960s 1.76 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold full eternity ring; part of
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.28 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring, circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, totalling 2.28 carats. The ring is
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.60 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.60 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of our
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.09 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
showcases each stone of this 1.09 carat multi diamond ring. Condition This stunning diamond cluster ring is
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 2.61 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.61 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shank. Diamond Quality Color H Clarity VS 2 Cut Transitional modern brilliant round Content 0.81 carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A 3.10 carat sapphire and diamond three stone platinum engagement ring. This beautiful sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.5 Carat Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cathedral 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.5-1.19 Carat Oval Cut Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pave Side Stone Cathedral 18K Yellow or
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.70 Carat Thai Ruby Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.70 Carat Thai ruby and 0.70 Carat diamond, 18 karat white
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage French 1.76 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.76 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of our
Diamond, White Gold
1930s Antique 1.52 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.52 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold twist ring; part of our
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 2.08 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.08 carat diamond and platinum solitaire engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
1.26 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 0.94 Carat Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring 2007
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
by a 0.48ct and 0.46ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond. The pierced decorated ring
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
O.69 Carat Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
wonderful 0.69 cat transitional cut diamond, exquisitely held in place by four 18 carat white gold tri-split
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 1.51 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/VS2 Cut Transitional Modern Brilliant Round Content 0.96 carat Total Diamond Content 1.51 carats
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.64 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous art deco ring features a 0.64 carat diamond in an intricately detailed setting. The
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamond and 14K White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.50 carat diamond and 14 carat white gold full eternity
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 5.11Ct Colombian Emerald and 3.32 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, stunning, fine and impressive 5.11 carat Colombian emerald and 3.32 carat diamond
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 0.59 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.59 carat diamond and 18k white gold solitaire ring; part of our
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 1.38 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamonds 5 Dimensions Height of setting 5.34mm/0.21' Ring Size UK Size I 1/2 USA Size 4 1/2 The ring
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1920s French 2.10 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.10 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold ring; part of
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 0.78 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Dress Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.78 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold dress ring; part of our
Diamond, White Gold
Mid Century GIA 1.11 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic mid-century engagement ring centers on a 1.11 carat old mine cut diamond certified
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.02 Carat Black Opal and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, totalling 0.48ct. The pierced decorated, elevated ring
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century GIA 1.15 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic mid-century engagement ring centers on a 1.15 carat old mine cut diamond certified
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.62 Carat Diamond and 12 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.62 carat diamond and 12 karat white gold cluster ring
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 0.45 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Set Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.45 carat diamond cluster ring, in 18 karat yellow gold with a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.60 Carat Burmese Ruby and 0.66 Carat Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
0.66 carat Number of Diamonds 2 Dimensions Length of setting 1.45cm/0.57' Width of setting 5.77mm
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage French 1.85 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.85 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 2.95 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 2.95 carat diamond solitaire ring in platinum
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco-inspired 1.8 Carat Emerald-Cut Rubellite and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Covington, LA
center stone weighs 1.8 carats Set in 14K white gold Flanked by 2 Trapezoid diamond shoulders weighing
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 1.89 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1950s 1.89 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.66 Carat Ruby and 0.40 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond. The pierced decorated, elevated ring shoulders are each
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.19 Carat Sapphire and 0.42 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
grades) VVS2 Cut Transitional Modern Brilliant Round Content 0.42 carat Number of Diamonds 2 Dimensions
Diamond, Sapphire, 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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