White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 18k Round 1.26ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 1.26ctw
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Mystic Topaz Diamond Ring - 10k Oval 1.60ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
- I2 Stone Note: (2) small Total Carats: 1.60ct Style: Solitaire with Accents Measurements Face
Diamond, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring - 18k Round 1.46ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 1.46ctw
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Round 1.22ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.10ct Cut: Round Natural Diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Ring - 10k Cushion Checkerboard 1.10ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 1.10ct Cut: Cushion Checkerboard Natural Diamonds Cut
Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring - 14k Oval .20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI1 Total Carats: .20ctw Style
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Cushion 2.63ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 2.09ct Cut: Cushion Natural Diamonds
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Marquise 3.20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Ruby & Diamond Ring - 900 Emerald Cut 4.39ctw AGL
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Burma Certified by: AGL Report Number: 1140560 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .48ctw Cut: Step Cut
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.32 Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring FLAWLESS CLARITY
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 1.32 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring This stunning
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 18k Oval 1.34ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.25ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified True Antique Cushion Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
with the sweet Princessa™ platinum solitaire featuring a lovely 0.83-carat GIA I/VS1 antique cushion
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 10k Oval .37ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Dark Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clarity: I1 - I2 Total
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Princess .50ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .30ct Cut: Princess Color: G Clarity: I1 Natural Diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band - 14k Princess .88ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire with Accents Wedding Band Style: With Diamonds Features: Channel Set Accents
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Oval 5.61ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carats: 5.61ctw Style: Solitaire with Accents Halo Measurements Face Height (north to south): 3/4
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Oval 3.71ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Citrines Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .46ctw Cut: Square Natural Diamond Carat(s): (2) small Cut: Single
Citrine, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear 1.15ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Pear Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring - 14k Single .16ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .12ct Cut: Single Color: J
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Oval .56ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: SIngle Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .56ctw Style
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Total Carats: .60ctw Style: Solitaire with Accents Measurements Face Height (north to south): 1/4
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise 1.17ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Single Color: I - J Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .33ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: K Clarity: SI1 Natural
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 1.16ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .36ctw Cut: Round Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 1.05ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .55ct Cut: Oval Color: I Clarity: SI2 Natural Diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Leo Schachter Diamond Engagement Ring - White Gold 14k Princess 1.50ctw
By Leo Schachter
Located in Greensboro, NC
- SI2 Total Carats: 1.50ctw Style: Solitaire with Accents Features: Diamond-Accented Bridge
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring & Wedding Band - 14k Round .20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
- VS2 Total Carats: .20ctw Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire with Accents Wedding Band Style: With
Diamond, Yellow Gold
White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 2.69ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.02ctw Cut: Marquise & Baguette Color: H - I Clarity: VS1 - VS2
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval 1.16ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.00ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .56ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .56cw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring - 14k Round 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Rose Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 1.00ctw Style
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k Round .24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Cultured Pearl Size: 7.3mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Marquise 1.70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Marquise Stone Note: small chip on side Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Emerald 1.25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .75ct Cut: Emerald Natural Diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Men's Ring - 10k .53ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .53ctw Cut: Round
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - Round Brilliant .49ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 1930s - 1940s Metal Content: 90% Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .40ct Cut
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Diamond Ring 1.26 cts 18 Karat Yellow Gold High Fashion Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
ring in 4 shank. The Cluster are in a shape of a Heart, Pear and a Round Diamond, giving an illusion of
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .22ct Cut: Princess Color: H Clarity: SI1 Natural
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 10k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Clarity: I2 Total Carats: .50ctw Style: Solitaire with Accents Features: Cathedral Mount with Diamond
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring - 18k Round .42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Trillion 1.41ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 1.23 cts 18 Karat White Gold High Fashion Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
ring in 4 shank. The Cluster are in a shape of a Heart, Pear and a Round Diamond, giving an illusion of
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Marquise 1.03ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
: (solitaire) Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Stone Note
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Beauvince GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Oval HVS2 Engagement Ring
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A sultry classic, this timeless and gorgeous oval diamond engagement ring is a stunner with its
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Tourmaline & Diamond Ring - 10k Oval 2.93ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .03ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: 2.93ctw Style
Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.82ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamond Carat(s): 1.02ct (weighed) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: I2 Stone Note: (solitaire
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Oval 6.13ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): 2.83ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 6.13ctw
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Emerald 1.93ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Pink Tourmaline Carat(s): 1.60ct Cut: Emerald Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Apatite & Diamond Halo Ring - 10k Oval 2.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Light Yellow Clarity: I2 Total Carats: 2.10ctw
Diamond, Apatite, 10k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring - 14k Pear 3.19ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J - K Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carats: .10ctw Style: Solitaire with Accents Bypass Measurements Face Height (north to south): 1/4
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Bypass Ring - 18k Pear .77ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Yellow Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,358Sale Price|20% Off
CLEARANCE, 2.92ct Fancy Dark Brown Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Natural fancy dark greenish yellow brown round diamond weighing 2.92 carats Set on 4-prong 14K
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Platinum Diamond Retro Loop Halo Ring - Round Brilliant 1.55ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 1.14ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring - 18k Oval Cabochon 2.20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 2.10ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australian Natural Diamonds
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring - 950 Round 2.80ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamond Carat(s): 2.20ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J Clarity: I2 Stone Note: Laser Drilled Natural
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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