1.97 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases an Oval cut, Vibrant color green Emerald weighing 1.97 carats, flanked by two brilliant oval cut diamonds weighing 0.48 carats. Elegantly set in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.15 Carat Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases an Oval cut, Vibrant color lush red Ruby weighing 1.15 carats, flanked by two brilliant oval cut diamonds weighing 0.48 carats. Elegantly set in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Gold GIA Certified 3 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 18k Yellow Gold gia certified 3.08 appx Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant cut Diamond Band The 18k yellow gold ring is set with 22 natural fancy intense yellow radiant cuts...
Yellow Diamond, Gold
GIA Certified 0.30ct Diamond Engagement Ring 18 kt Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Material: Gold– white gold 18 kt 2. Gemstones: Diamonds: natural 3. Design & Style: engagement ring 4.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diana M. Platinum Engagement 3 Stone Ring With 5.16 Fancy Yellow SI1 Radiant
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18kt diamond engagement ring with center diamond 5.16ct Fancy Yellow SI1 GIA certifies 5.16cts with .90cts of trapezoids on the sides
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.76tcw Dark Green Emerald Cut Emerald & Trillion Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Rin
Located in Jupiter, FL
A luxurious emerald and diamond three-stone ring. This magnificent piece features a remarkable emerald cut emerald from the origin of Zambia as the center stone. The gem displays a d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AT 1.59 Carat Nine Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. 3 stone design with 3 diamonds, totaling 9 diamonds fitted into each section, 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Three-Stone Pear Shape
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape 2.60 Carat Primary Stones: Natural AAA Colombian Emerald Shape or Cut: Pear Cut Average Color/Clarity: Intense AAA Fine...
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique 1.55 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning 3 stone diamond cluster engagement ring in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Ring Sri Lanka Mined 1.58ct GIA 1920s NOS 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from the 1920's 3 Stone Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.58ct GIA Certified Sri Lanka 18K White Gold Never Worn NOS Features a Genuine Natural...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bespoke 3.20 Carat GIA Fancy Vivid Yellow Asscher Pear Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
This spectacularly bespoke rare GIA Certified Asscher Cut and Pear Shape 3 stone Diamond Engagement ring set in Platinum will suit the modern bride, with 2.19 Carat Asscher Cut Fancy...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Baguette Cut Diamond Half Eternity Channel Set Platinum Wedding Band
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
- 2.5mm width - Five baguette cut natural diamonds total 0.27ct, VVS-VS1 clarity, G-H color - Size 6 1/4 (resizable) Stacked with the 3-Stone Round & Baguette Diamond Engagement R...
Diamond, Platinum
Arlene Altman Round Tube Ring Solid 18K Rose Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
- 3.7mm width - Size 6 (resizable) Stacked with 3-Stone Round Diamond Engagement Ring by Bracken Jewelers, sold separately.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cathy Waterman Grooved Beaded Gold Wedding Band
By Cathy Waterman
Located in Santa Monica, CA
- 3.4mm width - Size 6 ½ Stacked with our 3-Stone Round Diamond 22K Engagement Ring, sold separately.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Composite Diamond Frame Bypass Bridal Set Ring and Band
Located in New York, NY
With a mesmerizing 1/3 Cttw Composite Diamond Frame, it effortlessly captures the essence of your commitment.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Composite Diamond Frame Bypass Bridal Set Ring and Band
Located in New York, NY
With a mesmerizing 1/3 Cttw Composite Diamond Frame, it effortlessly captures the essence of your commitment.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Composite Diamond Frame Bypass Bridal Set Ring and Band
Located in New York, NY
With a mesmerizing 1/3 Cttw Composite Diamond Frame, it effortlessly captures the essence of your commitment.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Composite Diamond Frame Bypass Bridal Set Ring and Band
Located in New York, NY
With a mesmerizing 1/3 Cttw Composite Diamond Frame, it effortlessly captures the essence of your commitment.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Blue Nile 3-Stone Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Cushion 1.96 Carat
By Blue Nile
Located in San Diego, CA
Blue Nile Diamond Engagement Ring Style: 3-Stone Past Present Future Serial Number: Report#645616 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.96 tcw Diamond Shape: ...
Diamond, 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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