Unavailable|$2,420
Vintage Circa 1950s Diamond Solitaire Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in Hamilton, AU
The Miffy Ring is a 9 carat gold vision of enduring romance, her solitaire diamond glowing with
Diamond, 9k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$342
1/4 Carat TW Diamond Sol Heart Ring
Located in New York, NY
1/4 CT TW DIA SOL HEART RING Metal: 14K Rose Gold Metal Size: 7 Metal Weight: 1.30 grams
Diamond
Contemporary 0.50 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Solitaire Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat white gold, this stunning contemporary solitaire ring features a gorgeous GIA
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$7,104
Art Deco 1.60 Carat Diamond Onyx Insert Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco 1.60 Carat Diamond Onyx Insert Platinum Solitaire Ring $7500 best offer A distinctive in
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Unavailable|$15,765 / item
Handcrafted Diamond Solitaire ring - platinum
Located in London, GB
A modern take on a classic, solitaire ring. The brilliant cut natural 0.9ct diamond is held in the
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,299
1.07 Carat Natural Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Ring, I2, G
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Natural 1.07 natural pear shape diamond solitaire ring set in 14 karat white gold. The clarity is
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$13,900
Antique 2.0 Carat Early Pointed Diamond Plus Rare Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Quintessence of beauty A Stunning, rare, possibly pre Georgian Diamond solitaire ring. The beauty
Diamond, Gold
18 Karat Gold Berquin Certified 1.54 carat Diamond Brilliant Cut Solitaire Ring
By Berquin
Located in Brussel, BE
solitaire ring has been set with an exquisite Brilliant Cut Diamond of 1.54 carat, set in yellow gold; this
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium, Rh...
Unavailable|$4,675
Contemporary Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Ring Gem Details The round brilliant cut diamond is estimated to weigh 0.72 carats, is G colour and VS1
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$88,885
Platinum & Rose Gold 7.05 Carat Diamond Solitaire Square Halo Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Champagne Colored Diamond at 12mm in diameter, securely set in 4 V-Shaped Cornered Prongs. With a 14KT Rose
Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$1,750
Victorian .55 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Rare Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
old mine cut diamond of approx .55 Ct (G/VS) UK size: N 1/4 US size: 6 3/4 Measures: diameter is 9 mm
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Solitaire Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
Our modern version of a classic, this Emerald Diamond Bezel Solitaire Ring is great as an
Aquamarine, Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$25,000
Magnificent 3.10 Carat Old Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Unisex Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamond Solitaire ring to suit either sex 1950 ca strong character for the mounting which is a monumental
Diamond
Vintage circa 1970, 3.30 Carat Diamond Solitaire Yellow Gold Gentlemen's Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
diamond of approx. 3,30 ct is presented as a solitaire in this ring. Through its sheer size, the diamond
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$5,580
Whitney Boin Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Whitney Boin
Located in Spartanburg, SC
18K yellow gold and platinum diamond solitaire engagement ring with one round brilliant cut diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$195,295
8.80 Carat Old European Cut Handmade White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Schullin Wien
Located in Vienna, Österreich
, meaning that it was actually made in the 20th century, compared to diamonds that are cut today to look
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,960
14K Solitaire White Gold Opal Ring, Size 4
Located in Miami Beach, FL
carat white opal. The ring shank continues the theme as it is cut in a hearts-touching motif to continue
Opal, Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$6,450
Art Deco 1.10 Carat Rare G VVS Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Pure Light! An extremely fine early Art Deco Diamond solitaire ring of essential design simply
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$14,900
Victorian 1.71 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring I/J VVS
Located in Napoli, IT
For Ever This extra -ordinary Victorian period Diamond solitaire ring is 1900 ca- Simple multi
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gent's 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring .25 Carat 6.9 Grams
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
round brilliant cut diamond set in a square top is .25 carat and I2; H quality. It was conservatively
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$17,814 / item
Handcrafted Diamond Solitaire Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Art Deco inspired diamond solitaire ring. A continuous flowing line of gold wraps around a a white
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 4.15 Carat Natural No Heat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Rarity Corner This beautiful late Art Deco ring has an appealing sturdy solitaire design Hand
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$18,885
22 Carat Emerald Cut GIA Aquamarine Solitaire and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
A central 22.50 carat GIA Certified Aquamarine in an opulent Emerald cut secured in 4 Doubled 14KT
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$346 / item
1/4 Carat TW Dia Sol Heart Ring
Located in New York, NY
1/4 CT TW DIA SOL HEART RING Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Metal Size: 7 Metal Weight: 1.30
Diamond
Contemporary Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring 18ct Yellow & White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The Jaxtyn Ring, with its classic solitaire design, is meticulously crafted from 18-carat gold. It
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,130
9 Karat White Gold Oval Sapphire Solitaire Ring with Diamond Shoulders
Located in East Grinstead, GB
9 Karat White Gold Oval Sapphire Solitaire Ring With Diamond Shoulders A dainty oval sapphire
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,159
Vintage 0.82ct Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This vintage 0.82ct Diamond solitaire ring is a stunning piece, exuding timeless elegance and
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$9,885
Men's 4 Carat Salmon Tourmaline European 18 Karat Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In 18KT White Gold, this European Men's Tourmaline & Diamond ring features a central Square cut 4
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,065
0.25 Carat Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
( 7 mm ) Total weight: 5,58 g. Ring size: 59 ( US 8 3/4 ) Resizable
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$7,750
Superb Vintage 1.50 Carat Spread Old European Cut Diamond VVS Solitaire
Located in Napoli, IT
Solitaire ring for the large Diamond spread and beautiful sturdy made design which stands out for durability
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$23,500
3.50 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
, understated design with maximum color and sizzle. Ring size 4 3/4.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$7,238
Midcentury 1.37 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
An exceptionally pretty and unique vintage diamond solitaire. The old mine cut diamond in the
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,302
Diamond Solitaire Ring with a Cushion Cut Illusion in White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
. Diamond Details: Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Carat: 0.30ct Clarity: SI2 Colour: H-I Ring Size: UK O 1/4 or
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$24,885
Platinum 1.92 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Constructed completely of Platinum, with 1 Central 1.92 carat Asscher cut Diamond ranking a J Color
Diamond, Platinum
Tanzanite and Diamond Ring 5.24 Carats with Baguette Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Tanzanite Ring, Channel Styled with Baguette Diamond, Top Quality 5.24 TCW Center Round 5.00 Carat
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold
1930s 1.77ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18ct&Plat
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This beautifully sparkly solitaire ring holds an earlier generation Round Brilliant Cut Diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$35,500
3.00 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Emerald Calibre Halo Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
platinum, starring a bright and shining emerald-cut diamond weighing 3.00 carat. The gorgeous stone is
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Certified 0.68 Carat Flawless Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Berquin
Located in Brussel, BE
exclusive Pear Shape Diamond of 0.68 carat; this exquisite Diamond has THE Top "D" colour and is Internally
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium, Rhodium
Unavailable|$1,542
9ct Oval Pink Sapphire Multi Band Solitaire Ring Yellow Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
9ct Pink Sapphire Multi band Solitaire Ring Yellow Gold Contemporary and stand out pink sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$287,616
HRD Certified 11.07 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
Diamonds 1.01 carats - VVS clarity Round Diamonds 1.02 Carats F/G color - VVS clarity US size 6-1/4 Each
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$65,000
3.03 Carat GIA Cert Antique Cushion Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeous, bright white and beautiful 3.03 carat antique cushion-cut diamond, of early twentieth
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Midcentury 0.75 Carat Fancy Dark Pinkish Brown Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1960
Located in Essex, GB
a further approximate 0.10 carat in the shoulders. Circa – 1960. Size – J (UK) or 4 5/8 (US
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$57,500
12.50 Carat No Heat Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
) sapphire, measuring 12.50 carats, glistens and glows atop a refined and elegantly restrained hand made
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$195,000
Bayco Rare Russian 4.01 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Boston, MA
, weighing 4.01 carats (Russia-Ural) - GRS Certificate No. GRS2004-040769- And 2 diamonds shields, weighing
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$68,885
Mid-Century GIA Certified 3.87 Carat European Diamond Halo Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
From our New Orleans Estate Collection: Featuring a focal GIA Certified 3.87 carat Old Round
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$9,600
Grand Aquamarine 14 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Lombard, IL
solitaire ring will have you dreaming of magnificent crystal clear blue ocean waters found in any travel
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,523
Art Deco Natural Saltwater Pearl Solitaire Ring, circa 1940
Located in Essex, GB
weight of 0.04 carat. G to H colour, VS1 to VS2 clarity. Circa – 1940. Size – J (UK) or 4 5/8 (US
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Unavailable|$6,000 / item
Aquamarine and Ruby, 18k Rose Gold & Platinum Solitaire Cocktail Ring
By Raintree
Located in Burlington, VT
carats) custom cut old European cut Aquamarine & 3.75mm diamond cut round brilliant Ruby. 18k rose gold
Aquamarine, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,900
Aquamarine 13.00 Carat Emerald Cut Ring with Diamonds, Retro, circa 1965
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
13.00 carats. The ring is accented with (6) single-cut diamonds on either side measuring 2.00-2.10
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$9,885
5.69 Carat Moonstone Rose Gold Halo Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
total of approximately 0.50 carats ranking a G-H Color & VVS2-VS1 Clarity Top section of ring
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$2,850
Emerald Cut Tanzanite and Baguette Diamonds Ring Platinum
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
weight .38 carat. quality of diamonds are VS2 clarity and G-H color. Ring is a size 6-3/4. Width of
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,450
Defne Ring, Marquise Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
An offset white marquise diamond is the star of this piece, an exercise in minimalist luxury. Wear
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$17,000
French Certified 2.0 Carat Plus Natural Fancy Yellow Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
established life together Alternative option to a more conventional engagement Diamond solitaire could be this
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$6,168
Midcentury 5.70 Carat Natural Yellow Ceylon Sapphire Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
diamond are G. Clarity – SI; clean to the naked eye. The diamonds are SI1 and I1. Carat – The sapphire
Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$171,623
Massimo Pinardi Gems_Hunter 3.21 carat Ruby Ring Pigeon Blood No Heat GEM
Located in Milano, IT
by n.2 top quality D-F color diamond triangles The stone is VIVID RED Pigeon Blood Type, very clean
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,650
Antique Diamond Flower Ring, circa 1800
Located in Napoli, IT
Jump to 1800! This impressive Georgian period Diamond ring is an homage to woman beauty and grace
Diamond, Gold
Unavailable|$1,950
Chris Correia Platinum and Diamond "Gumdrop" Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Chris Correia Platinum and Diamond "Gumdrop" Ring. The top gumdrop is 7.3 mm with a 0.05 carat
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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