1.36 Carat Pear Aquamarine Diamond and Ruby Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.36 carat aquamarine, 0.78 carat diamond and 0.50 carat
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.36 Carat Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.36 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold ring with platinum
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.55 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The elevated ring shoulders integrate with
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s 3.84 Carat Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine, impressive and stunning vintage 3.84 carat diamond and platinum trilogy ring
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3.37 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.37 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Report Certified Art Deco 2.19 Carat Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
detract from the true representation of this stunning 2 carat GIA diamond ring. Diamond Quality Feature
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1.80 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.35 Carat Diamond White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
a 0.69ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond. The elevated and pierced decorated ring
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Art Deco 1.50 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A lovely transitional cut diamond shines in this late art deco ring. The diamond was certified by
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.38 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Transitional Modern Brilliant Round Content 0.85 carat Total Diamond Content 1.38 carats Number of Diamonds 9
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.28 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring Art Deco, circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.28 carat diamond and platinum solitaire style engagement ring; part
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.72 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1930's 0.72 carat diamond and 18k white gold full eternity ring; part
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1.16 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.16 carat bezel/collet set diamond and 18 karat yellow
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.38 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.38 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold full eternity ring
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1.18 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
transitional round brilliant cut diamond engagement ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.36 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
this 2 carat oval sapphire and diamond ring. Condition This vintage gemstone cluster ring is excellent
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 3.49 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.49 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold trilogy ring
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.90 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1950s 1.90 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage and Contemporary 1.94 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The feature vintage (circa 1950) 1.74ct transitional
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring, Size 5.5
Located in New York, NY
A timeless symbol of love and elegance, this diamond solitaire engagement ring is beautifully
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4.12 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, totalling 4.12cts. This impressive 1950s eternity ring has
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1.00 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Five Stone Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique 1920s ring displays a central claw set 0.40ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Certified 3.75 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 3.75 carat sapphire and 0.50 carat diamond, 9 karat and 15 karat white gold
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
4.39 Carat Emerald Cut Green Emerald & Princess Cut Diamond 18K Two Tone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
of three princess cut diamonds totaling 0.60 carats. Ring size 7.75, adjustable, emerald measures 9.2
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.41 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.82 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.82 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold trilogy ring; part of
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.23 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.23 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold trilogy ring; part of
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.40 Carat Black Onyx and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Cut Transitional Modern Brilliant Round Content 0.10 carat Number of Diamonds 1 Dimensions Width of
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.32 Carat Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.32 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold ring; part of
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 2.04ct Diamond & Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring, London
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.04 carat diamond and platinum solitaire engagement ring; part of
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Platinum Art Deco 1 Carat Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American Size 5.75
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1920s Platinum Art Deco 1 Carat total Diamond weight Toi et Moi Design Antique Ring Size 5.75
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.95 Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
carats. The emerald is accompanied by a transitional cut diamond to either side. The diamonds are
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage French 1940s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1940s French 0.72 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring
Diamond
Vintage 1.81 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.81 carat diamond and platinum trilogy ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage 0.64 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
can be rhodium plated upon request. This 0.64 carat three stone diamond ring is an excellent gauge of
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique 1.44 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.44 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold trilogy ring; part of
Diamond, White Gold
2 Carat Oval Band Brilliant White 18K White Gold Everyday Royalty High Jewellery
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2 carats, oval, band, diamond band. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.50 carat diamond and platinum solitaire style engagement ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Oval Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Palladium Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
transitional modern brilliant round / tapered-baguette / eight-cut diamonds, totalling 2.06 carats. The flared
Aquamarine, Diamond, Palladium
GIA Certified 2.31 Carat Pink Sapphire Oval & Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 2.31 carat oval cut pink sapphire ring flanked by brilliant trillion-cut diamonds in
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.35 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set solitaire ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Diamond and Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1940s diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The 0.69 carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1940s Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.33 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire ring; part of our
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Diamond and Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 0.60 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1940s European Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.49 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut 1.34 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
relief between two transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The subtly elevated, plain ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.75 carats, with G-H color and VS-2 clarity, exuding a captivating
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3.23 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.23 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold trilogy ring
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring by Slade & Wolfe, 1974
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
five stone diamond band has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The vintage ring has a textured finish
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2ct Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940's 2 carat diamond and platinum trilogy style cocktail ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Platinum Art Deco 1 Carat Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American Size 5.75
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1920s Platinum Art Deco 1 Carat total Diamond weight Toi et Moi Design Antique Ring Size 5.75
Platinum
Vintage .40ct Diamond 14K Two-Tone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
European transitional round cut, and is surrounded by 10—1.7mm diamonds, 5 on each side. Total carat weight
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.86 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, platinum set vintage
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.68 carat ruby and 0.24 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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GIA Certified 5 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Tapered Baguette Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
5 carat emerald cut diamond set in luxurious platinum, exuding elegance and sophistication. The
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1940s Vintage Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.55 carat diamond and 0.32 carat natural blue sapphire, 18 karat
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s 0.78ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring, France
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.78 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Diamond White Gold Platinum Set Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting. The 0.55 carat transitional modern
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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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