GIA 2.51 Carat Radiant Solitaire Basket 4-Prong Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring featuring a magnificent center stone crafted from a radiant diamond, weighing an impressive
Diamond, Platinum
$136,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Diamond, White Diamond
4 carat Round White Diamond Solitaire Mens Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A solitaire prong setting with a smooth 950 platinum mounting. A sizable 4-carat natural diamond
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4 ct Marquise H SI1 Natural Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the solitaire ring
Diamond, White Gold
4 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Solitaire PT 900 RIng
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
stunning ring, a 4 carat emerald is set with 0.71 carats of white round brilliant diamond in this PT 900
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4 Carat Oval Peagon Blood Ruby Solitaire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 4.21 Carat Oval Peagon Blood Red Ruby and Diamond Ring. This ruby has an incredible
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
1970s French Mauboussin 4, 17 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Magnificent diamond solitaire ring, it is set with a modern
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
0.25 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct white gold diamond solitaire engagement ring. The ring features a single 0.25 carat
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.21 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct white gold diamond engagement ring. The round brilliant cut diamond is set in a
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,552Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co 3/4 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
brilliant diamond, set into a classic six prong setting. It features a near-flawless 3/4 carat fiery round
Diamond, Platinum
Leo Round Diamond 1.01 Carat Solitaire Ring Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Leo Diamond Engagement Ring Style: 4 - Prong Solitaire Certification: IGI 7092060A Metal: 18kt
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
GIA 4.01ct Round Brilliant I SI1 Natural Diamond Loose or Set Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
carat round brilliant diamond is available loose and can be mounted into the pictured solitaire ring
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.01ct I SI2 Oval Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
classic elegance wrapped into one exceptional 4 carat diamond. This diamond is offered loose, and it can
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.01ct J VS2 Round Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
solitaire ring is available upon request. Exceptionally rare and crafted by nature, this GIA certified
Diamond, White Gold
2.03 Carat Princess Cut Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 4 Prong 14k White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
This Uniquely Designed Solitaire Engagement Ring Is Simply Beautiful Features 14 Karat White Gold
Diamond, 14k Gold
$192,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat E VVS2 Round Cut Diamond Solitaire 18k White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4 Carat E VVS2 Round Cut Diamond Solitaire 18k White Gold Ring Designer: Antinori
Diamond, White Gold
1940s 1.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.11 carat diamond (total) and platinum solitaire engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
AGL 4 Carat Certified Colombian Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
4.20 carats. The emerald is framed by natural diamonds, all tested and confirmed natural, adding
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
GIA Certified 4.01ct Pear Natural Diamond I SI2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
carat pear diamond is available loose or mounted upon request in the solitaire ring shown
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.01ct Round Diamond I SI1 EX Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
carat round diamond is available loose and can be mounted in the solitaire setting shown upon request
Diamond, White Gold
1.22 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary 1.22 carat princess cut diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.03ct Cushion Cut Diamond I SI1 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
carat cushion cut diamond is available loose and can be mounted upon request into the solitaire ring
Diamond, White Gold
1.92 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Ring 18K White Gold 4 Prongs Si1 Clarity
Located in Aventura, FL
Classic Diamond ring, Sparkling, Pear Shape 1.92 carat center diamond encased with 4 prongs with G
Diamond, White Gold
Contemporary 1.52 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.52 carat diamond engagement ring in platinum; part of our diverse
Diamond, Platinum
1920s 1.24 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.24 carat diamond and platinum solitaire engagement ring; part of
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century 0.90 Carat Diamond Solitaire Style Platinum Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
simply beautiful diamond solitaire style features a center diamond measuring approximately 0.90 carats
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 5.12 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 5.12 carat (total) diamond and platinum solitaire ring
Diamond, Platinum
2.33 Carat Oval Yellow Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
refined setting that lifts the diamond up to the light. Timelessly elegant, this yellow gold ring has been
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.66 Carat Diamond gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k yellow gold, this ring is set with a sparkling old mine cut diamond that weighs 0.66ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.05 Carat Diamond and 14K White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique 1920s 1.05 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold solitaire
Diamond, White Gold
$1,952Sale Price|42% Off
Solitaire 1.30 Carat Spinel and Princess Diamond platinum Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Contemporary Platinum, Sparkling Bluish Spinel, and Princess Diamond Ring, 1.30 TCW The (4
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
IGI Certified 4.00 Carats of Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite solitaire ring in 18k gold , glamour and chic design, with a pear cut diamond of 4
Diamond, 18k Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold Natural Pearl & 4 Carat Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
adorned with 4 carats of round brilliant–cut diamonds, celebrated for their exceptional fire and sparkle
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
and have four princess cut diamonds per side. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Height Off Finger: 5mm Weight
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Yellow Gold Gent's Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.48 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold gent's solitaire ring; part of
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.07 Carat Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique European 1.07 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold solitaire style engagement
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.04ct Fancy Yellow Cushion IF Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the solitaire ring
Diamond, White Gold
Bulgari Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
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
Modern Diamond an 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design of the ring is so simple and beautiful. The diamond measures 30pts and is set in
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Citrine and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This solitaire holds an emerald cut citrine stone with diamond shoulders. The diamonds measure 3pts
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.12 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive vintage diamond solitaire ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1895 Solitaire 0.18 Carat Diamond Ring Pt 49
By Cartier
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier 1895 Diamond Solitaire Ring Stones: Diamond (0.18ct) Color: F Clarity:VVS2
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A vintage platinum old European cut diamond solitaire ring. The diamond measures 90 pts and is J
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 'Solitaire 1895' Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum 0.51 Carat
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier 'Solitaire 1895' diamond engagement ring, platinum 0.51 carat. From the Cartier
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.31 carat trillion cut diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our diverse diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.81 carat diamond and 18k white gold solitaire ring; part of our diverse
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4 Carat Ruby Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified 4 Carat Vivid Red Ruby Ring At the center of this magnificent ring lies a natural
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.04 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.65 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.65 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco style solitaire ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 3.20 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive antique 3.20 carat diamond and platinum solitaire style engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.30 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
solitaire ring, with a single diamond weighing 0.30 carat. It is beautifully claw set within platinum, which
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 4.33 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.33 carat diamond and platinum solitaire engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
stone are diamonds which total 30pts. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Fully hallmarked London 1977
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Art Deco 4.02 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.02 carat emerald cut diamond solitaire ring
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.75 Carat Asscher cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.75 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire engagement ring; part of
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
measures 50pts so is a great size! Ring Size: T 1/4 or 9 3/4 Band Width: 6mm Height From Finger: 4mm
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1940s 2.10 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.90 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire ring with 0.20 carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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