Vintage 0.41ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire ring centres around a sparkling transitional cut diamond. The 0.41 carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.66ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.66 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco solitaire ring showcases a sparkling transitional cut diamond set within an
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.85ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
timeless and quintessential engagement ring style. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut Carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Vintage Estate Diamond Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage diamond ring in 14k white gold. Tests 14k and weighs 9.5 grams. The center diamond is a
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3.90ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A total of 3.90 carat of glittering diamonds are on display in this stunning Vintage cluster ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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2.02 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Three Stone Wedding Ring in 18k Two Tone Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
2.02 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Three Stone Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural aquamarine of
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14.5ct Emerald and 0.28ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
-six pavé set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The elevated ring shoulders integrate
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This classic diamond solitaire ring dates to the 1930s. At its centre sits a 0.40 carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A stunning 2.00 carat, transitional cut diamond takes centre stage in this 1930s ring. The diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 0.25ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1930s, this charming solitaire ring centres around a transitional cut diamond. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.51ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut Carat Weight: 1.51 Colour: H Clarity: SI1 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 0.60ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Central to this beautiful Late Deco cluster ring is a glittering 0.60 carat transitional cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Madagascan Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our sapphire engagement rings collection. This stunning, fine and
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1.54Ct Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1980's 1.54 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring
Diamond, Platinum
1950s, French Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 0.75 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring with 1.50ct Diamond, 1965
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 Belgian 1940s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.42 carat diamond (total) and 18k white gold cocktail ring; part of
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.55Ct Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1950's 2.55 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
beautiful carved patterning along each shoulder. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut Carat
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.92ct Diamond and Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.92 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 14kt Gold and Platinum 5 Diamonds Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
heart of the design are five Transitional cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.40 carats, H-J color
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1930s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s 0.03 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
timeless piece is crafted entirely in 14 carat white gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco .05ct Diamond Filigree Navette Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond, 1 stones transitional 2.5 mm approximately .05 carat G-H color, SI1 clarity Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s 0.28ct Emerald and 0.30ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.28 Carat emerald and 0.30 Carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, all bezel set to the design. The elevated ring shoulders
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Diamond and White Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1950s 0.59 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold twist ring; part of our
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s 0.76 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.82 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage 0.37 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire ring; part of the diverse
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Cut Transitional modern brilliant round / Dutch Content 0.16 carat Dimensions 3.39mm x 2.08mm Diamond
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.60ct Emerald 2.63 Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Diamond 0.30 cts 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Engagement Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
mesmerizing cluster of brilliant round and baguette diamonds, totaling 0.30 carats. Each diamond is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 0.30 cts 18 Karat White Gold Modern Engagement Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
mesmerizing cluster of brilliant round and baguette diamonds, totaling 0.30 carats. Each diamond is
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s, Vintage Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.62 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 0.82ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This Late Deco solitaire ring features a captivating transitional cut central diamond. The diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.05Ct Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1950's 1.05 carat diamond and platinum solitaire style
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.68 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold cocktail ring; part of
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Carl Gustav Hallberg 2.59ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, Circa 1940
By Carl Gustav Hallberg
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
transitional early modern cut diamonds. Principal 1.1 carat and the two sides 1.49 carats totaling 2.59 carats
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage French 2.20ct Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 2.20 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.71Ct Diamond and Platinum Twist Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.71 carat diamond and platinum twist style engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.20ct Diamond, Platinum and Palladium Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.20 carat diamond platinum and palladium full eternity ring; part of
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
Art Deco 0.78ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Sitting to the centre of this Art Deco solitaire engagement ring is a 0.78 carat transitional cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Deco Diamond Full Eternity Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
There is a total of 3.00 carats in this wonderful deco eternity ring. The diamonds are transitional
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Sapphire and Emerald Diamond and Platinum Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds in size. The subtly elevated ring shoulders
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.75 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of our
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Square Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
In the centre of this art deco ring is a 0.55 carat transitional cut diamond. It has been claw set
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 3.75Ct Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.75 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.84 Carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold five stone ring; part of
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.84ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, Art Deco, Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.84 carat diamond and platinum dress ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage French 1.62Ct Diamond and White Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 1.62 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat Number of Diamonds 26 Dimensions Width of Band 3.02mm/0.12" Ring Size UK Size L USA Size 5 1/2
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.50 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco ring; part of our diverse
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat Dimensions 5.07mm x 2.97mm Dimensions Height of setting 3.78mm/0.15" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.93 carat diamond solitaire ring in 18 karat yellow gold
Diamond, 18k 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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