Cartier Pavé Diamond Set Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This wonderful piece is made from platinum and displays 3 glittering rows of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Vintage Inspired Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A trio of rich midnight blue sapphires in tandem along with a row of glittering round cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.20 carat in this Art Deco inspired ring. Wear this one on your p...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 4.70 Carat Antique Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Ruby is set low from the top of the finger for your comfort. SUPER RARE. This ring is perfect to cherish forever!!! Great Antique/Vintage Condition, no evidence of repairs, all ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Art Deco Triangular Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This bright white stone sits slightly risen in a 3 clawed setting and is surrounded by a single row of eight cut diamonds around the outer edge.
Diamond, Platinum
$20,320Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Transitional Cut Diamond Ring. 1.90ct Engagement Ring Platinum 1950 H SI1
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Era: Retro Era. Circa 1950 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.9-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Transitional Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone ...
Diamond, Platinum
14k Channel Diamond Wedding eternity Band. Mens diamond channel eternity ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Single Row channel set diamonds. Ring was sold by KAY jewelers.
Diamond
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Seven-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.0 grams Size: M (53) - Resizable Band Width: 3mm - 2mm Diamond Dimensions: 3 (4.5mm), 4 (3.5mm) Tested As: 18ct Gold Box: The Vintage Jeweller R...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Seaman Schepps Diamond Emerald Flower Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in London, GB
Vintage diamond and emerald flower ring by Seaman Schepps.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
5.87 Carat Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The ring shank also has a vertical row of three bezel-set, round-cut diamonds on each side.
Diamond, Apatite, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver
French 2.15 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.15 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Eternity Band Platinum Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. eternity band ring is crafted in platinum and set with a single row of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
5.87 Carat Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The ring shank also has a vertical row of three bezel-set, round-cut diamonds on each side.
Diamond, Apatite, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver
Retro Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Product Details: Design: Retro, asymmetrical shape with intricate craftsmanship Center Stones: Two rows of round rubies Total Ruby Weight: Approximately 2.82 carats Accent Stones: S...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.75 Carat Pink & Yellow Marquise Diamond Platinum & 18K Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Multi Stone Bypass Ring Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6 (adjustable) Weight: 10.18 Grams Setting Style: Bypass Center Stone Details: Type: Diamond ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
Wedding Band Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring 1960s Estate Jewelry Size 10
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A wedding band made of platinum, featuring diamonds. This vintage circa 1960s eternity ring has a clean, understated design.
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Scintillating and Expertly Crafted White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
It features a raised center cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds surrounded by a continuous dish of baguettes, which are, in turn, edged by a continuous double row of round diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Art Retro Style Unisex Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The layered composition showcases rows of vivid rubies, accented with sparkling diamonds that enhance its brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Across Finger Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
At the centre sits a bright old cut diamond, beautifully framed by intricate milgrain detailing and surrounded by rows of sparkling accent diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco .54 Carats Round Baguette Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Vintage late Art Deco diamond band ring. 12 full cut diamonds in four rows of three separated by three baguette cut diamonds, set in a platinum mounting. 3 baguette cut diam...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.55 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Very Elegant and Beautiful Estate Vintage Diamond Ring with 1.05ct Radiant Center Diamond GIA Certified as FANCY YELLOW Color, VS2 clarity (very clear).
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This antique five-stone ring, stamped 18ct gold and dated circa 1900, features three rich rubies and two diamonds in a c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Diamond Victorian Style Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the timeless romance of the Victorian era, this vintage-style five stone band ring showcases vivid green emeralds set in a graceful curved row across warm yellow gold.
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art-Deco Platinum, Diamond and Natural Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
At the center, the dome rises to a height of 3/8 inches above the finger. The ring is not stamped but does test as platinum and, ring size is 6.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
10.68 Carat Natural Fancy Multicolored Diamonds & Amethyst Dome 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ready for something extraordinary and super RARE?! This unique vintage high dome Ring is a statement maker! Vintage Estate 10.68ct Natural Fancy MULTICOLORED Diamonds & Amethyst Dome...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$559Sale Price|20% Off
0.40 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Ruby And Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 5 0.40 Carat of very clean natural Ruby and Diamond Ring prong set 14 K Yellow Gold: 3 gram Stamped 14K Rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Diamond Infinity Band. Eternity Wedding Band Platinum H-I VS
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.6-Carats Primary Stone Color: H-I Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS Clarity Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum W...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
This fabulous ring showcases a large rectangular design, elegantly set with three vertical rows of exquisite old mine-cut diamonds that sparkle beautifully.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Estate 1.70ct Natural Green Emerald & Diamond Triple Band Gold Ring by Heizberg
Located in New York, NY
The Center Asscher Cut Emerald glistens, gleams and glows between rows of round brilliant diamonds. This versatile rings are created in 18k White gold - the center ring and 2 outer b...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s 5.70 Carat High Zircon and 3.15 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 5.70 Carat high zircon and 3.15 Carat diamond, 18k white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Infinity Eternity Band. Diamond Pave Set Wedding Band H-I VS 3mm
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.6-Carats Primary Stone Color: H-I Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS Clarity Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum W...
Diamond, Platinum
Round Diamond Semi-Eternity Band with Milgrain Detailing in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 4.5 This elegant semi-eternity band ring features a single row of round brilliant-cut diamonds, each prong set to allow maximum light, reflection and brilliance.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.67 Carat Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Women's 3-Row Diamond Eternity Band Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 8.67ctw of Baguette Cut and Round Brilliant Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Buckle Huggie Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
For pierced ears. If you love this ring, we also have a Vintage 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Buckle Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,900 / set
Vintage Roberto Coin Hoop Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Roberto Coin Materials: 18K Rose & White Gold Gemstone: 0.35 cts round brilliant cut diamond Weight: 25.5 grams Measurement: 1" x 3/8" Hallmarks: 18k, Italy A pair of Rob...
Diamond
1950's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Dearest Locket Heart Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and a disk shaped pendant with fluted center texture and grooved bamboo style frame Featuring two hinged heart shaped locket appliqués on either side of row of prong set gem...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Onyx Pendant on Modern Gold Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The top and bottom of the onyx pendant are anchored by larger platinum caps, each fan-shaped and accented with rows of diamonds. It’s suspended from a modern 14k white gold chain wit...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
$836Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage bracelet, clear and green rhinestones Sterling Silver 1940s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
THIS BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED BRACELET MUST HAVE BEEN WORKED WITH SIMPLE RHINESTONES BY A FRENCH JEWELER IN THE 1940s ! STERLING SILVER ! Every single clear and polished rhinestone has i...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
French 1960s Retro 18 Karat Rose Gold Curb Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head and rhinoceros head hallmarks. This vintage bracelet features 3 rows of articulated gourmette link.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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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