Vintage 1.45 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage Asscher cut diamond engagement ring is most often chosen for engagements, though it is equally
1990s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.45 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage Asscher cut diamond engagement ring is most often chosen for engagements, though it is equally
Diamond, Platinum
Natural 0.89cts Zambian Emerald & 0.06cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Clarity : Slightly included ✦ Diamond Cut : Excellent - Very Good ✦ Diamond Weight : 0.20 Carats METAL
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural 2.64cts Blue Sapphire & 0.61cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a BLUE SAPPHIRE gemstone set
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 0.89 cts zambian emerald & 0.06 cts diamond T letter ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald diamond personalised name letter signet ring gold Natural round emerald diamond letter
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural 2.64 cts blue sapphire band ring 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
gemstones : 25 ✦ Gemstone Weight : 3-4 carats ✦ Gemstone Grade : AAA DIAMOND DETAILS : ✦ Diamond Type
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable
5.26 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
diamond shape. In fact, diamond experts often refer to the shine and sparkle of an Asscher cut diamond as
Diamond
7.51 Carat Asscher F VS1 GIA Cut Engagement Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum solitaire engagement ring featuring one Asscher cut Diamond, weighing 7.51 carats with a
Diamond, Platinum
Alexandra Mor Asscher-Cut Diamond Platinum Signature Narrow Eternity Band Ring
By Alexandra Mor
Located in New York, NY
This Alexandra Mor Signature narrow eternity band is comprised of 14 Asscher-Cut Diamonds weighing
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
9.82 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
9.82 Carat Square Emerald (Asscher) cut Diamond shouldered by baguette diamonds on a platinum band
Diamond, Platinum
10.40 Carat D Flawless Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
10.40 Square Emerald (Asscher) cut Diamond shouldered by trapezoid diamonds on a platinum band
Diamond, Platinum
Three Stone Sapphire & Diamond Ring S1.24ct Em.90ct 14kwg
Located in New York, NY
A timeless symbol of elegance, this three-stone ring features a brilliant princess-cut diamond at
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alexandra Mor Narrow Snowflake & Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Alexandra Mor
Located in New York, NY
edges. Ring features seven Brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of 1.73 carats and 301 round
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Alexandra Mor Asscher-Cut Diamond Feather Ring, 2.85 G VS1 GIA
By Alexandra Mor
Located in New York, NY
An Alexandra Mor Asscher-Cut Diamond Feather Ring , featuring a 2.85 G VS1 GIA. This ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Alexandra Mor Asscher-Cut Diamond Feather Ring , 2.85 G VS1 GIA
By Alexandra Mor
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a 2.85 carat Cushion-cut Brilliant Diamond center with GIA grading report
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Peter Suchy 5.50 Carat Asscher Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Square step asscher cut diamond platinum wedding band ring from the Peter Suchy Workshop 25
Diamond, Platinum
1.25 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Ruby Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Asscher cut Diamond ring with a halo of bright pink red genuine Rubies and a halo of bright full
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Invisible Set Sapphire and diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(Resizable) Center Gemstones Type: Blue Sapphire Shape: Multi shape Number: 25 Weight: 3.75 Carat (approx
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 1.93 Ct Diamond Butterfly Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
butterfly set with 1.47 carats of asscher cut diamonds forming the butterflies body, 0.36 carats of round
Diamond, White Gold
5.12 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
5.12 Carat Asscher (Square Emerald) Cut diamond set in platinum pave band. Accompanied by GIA
Diamond, Platinum
10.19 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
10.19 Carat Asscher (Square Emerald) Cut Diamond. Accompanied by GIA Report 8779821 stating that
Diamond
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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