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GIA Certified 4 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Ring
GIA Certified 4 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Ring

GIA Certified 4 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

GIA graded Old Mine cut diamond at its center. The centerpiece diamond weighs 3.33 carats, graded K

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certifed 4 Carat Old Mine Cut  Engagement Platinum Ring E VS2
GIA Certifed 4 Carat Old Mine Cut  Engagement Platinum Ring E VS2

GIA Certifed 4 Carat Old Mine Cut Engagement Platinum Ring E VS2

Located in Chicago, IL

4 Carat GIA-Certified Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring A 4 carat old mine cut diamond, especially one

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.19ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
3.19ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

3.19ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

By Mark Broumand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite platinum engagement ring features a captivating old mine cut diamond at its center

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.70ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
1.70ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

1.70ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

By Mark Broumand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

mine cut diamond at its center. The diamond is GIA certified at E-SI1, presenting a colorless and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 0.70 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Victorian 0.70 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Victorian 0.70 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with an Old Mine cut Diamond weighing approximately

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 1910s 3.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamonds Ring
Antique Edwardian 1910s 3.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamonds Ring

Antique Edwardian 1910s 3.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamonds Ring

Located in New York, NY

approximately 1.90 carats, accented by 6 smaller Old Mine cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.30

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 1910s 3.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Edwardian 1910s 3.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Edwardian 1910s 3.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old Mine cut center Diamond weighing 3.00 carats, D

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 1910s 2.37 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Edwardian 1910s 2.37 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Edwardian 1910s 2.37 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18K white gold with a GIA certified Old Mine cut Diamond weighing 2.37 carat, I

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 1.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Victorian 1.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Victorian 1.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum with an Old Mine cut Diamond weighing approximately

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1940s 2.40 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond & Lapis Lazuli Ring
Vintage 1940s 2.40 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond & Lapis Lazuli Ring

Vintage 1940s 2.40 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond & Lapis Lazuli Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 2.40

Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 2.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco 1920s 2.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco 1920s 2.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with an Old Mine cut Diamond weighing approximately 2.20 carats, H color

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.56 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.56 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.56 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old Mine cut Diamond weighing 1.56 carats, I color

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.03 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.03 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.03 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old Mine cut Diamond weighing 1.03 carats, F color

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.47 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.47 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.47 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with an Old Mine cut center Diamond weighing 1.47 carat, J color, VS

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 4.01 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco 1930s 4.01 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco 1930s 4.01 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old Mine cut Diamond weighing 4.01 carats, L color

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This stunning cluster ring holds old mine cut diamonds set within the platinum setting. The central

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.67 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.67 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.67 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum over 14K yellow gold with an Old Mine cut Diamond weighing 1.67 carats

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Ring, 900 Platinum Old Mine Cut 5 3/4 Genuine .71 Carat
Art Deco Diamond Ring, 900 Platinum Old Mine Cut 5 3/4 Genuine .71 Carat

Art Deco Diamond Ring, 900 Platinum Old Mine Cut 5 3/4 Genuine .71 Carat

Located in Greensboro, NC

its strength and enduring beauty. The center of the ring showcases an Old Mine Cut diamond solitaire

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1960s 1.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone X ring
Vintage 1960s 1.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone X ring

Vintage 1960s 1.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone X ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with 3 Old Mine cut Diamonds weighing approximately

Category

Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Certified Authentic Vintage Art Deco 1.92 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Certified Authentic Vintage Art Deco 1.92 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Certified Authentic Vintage Art Deco 1.92 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

cut weighing over 4 carats! The dazzling center is accented by four additional glittering diamonds in

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

1.36 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
1.36 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

1.36 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

accentuated by dazzling baguette cut diamond accents. The ring is size 5 1/4, and can be resized. Inventory

Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.03 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
2.03 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

2.03 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

This elegant platinum ring centers a sparkling EGL certified old mine brilliant cut diamond that

Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rubellite Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Rubellite Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Rubellite Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

The ring features an oval rubellite surrounded by 8 old miner cut diamonds weighing approximately 2

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Tulip Vintage Engagement Ring
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Tulip Vintage Engagement Ring

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Tulip Vintage Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.30 carat - H color with SI2 clarity

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring, circa 1920
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring, circa 1920

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

Old mine diamond and emerald ring. Set with one central cushion shape old mine diamond in an open

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Old Mine Cut Diamond 1.20 Carat Solitare Gold Ring
Old Mine Cut Diamond 1.20 Carat Solitare Gold Ring

Old Mine Cut Diamond 1.20 Carat Solitare Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

estimate diamond weight 1.20 carats H color vs clearity decorted with 4 old mine cut diamonds on ring sides

Category

Vintage 1940s Solitaire Rings

Vintage Amethyst & Old Mine Cut Diamond Illusion Set Cocktail Ring
Vintage Amethyst & Old Mine Cut Diamond Illusion Set Cocktail Ring

Vintage Amethyst & Old Mine Cut Diamond Illusion Set Cocktail Ring

Located in Montgomery, AL

gemstones 1 - 16mm X 12.1mm Step Cut Amethyst Gemstone 1 - 5.1mm Old Mine Cut Diamond; JK Color; Si2 Clarity

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Engagement Ring 14k Gold Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond
Victorian Engagement Ring 14k Gold Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond

Victorian Engagement Ring 14k Gold Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A Victorian-era engagement ring featuring a remarkable 1.75-carat old mine cut diamond. The cushion

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

1.61ct. Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
1.61ct. Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

1.61ct. Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

This amazing platinum engagement ring from the 1920s, centers a sparkling GIA certified old mine

Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.63 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Mid-Century 1.63 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA

Mid-Century 1.63 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing 1.25 carats - J color with SI2 clarity Set by tri-split

Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum 1.50cttw Old Mine Cut Cluster Diamond Ring
Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum 1.50cttw Old Mine Cut Cluster Diamond Ring

Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum 1.50cttw Old Mine Cut Cluster Diamond Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

grams Diamond Details: Center Diamond: .50ct, Old Mine Brilliant, Fancy Brown, VS Clarity, Natural

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond and 15 Carat Gold Solitaire Band
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond and 15 Carat Gold Solitaire Band

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond and 15 Carat Gold Solitaire Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This Old Mine cut diamond solitaire is simply stunning. The old mine cut diamond measures approx

Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Deco Single Stone 3.4ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Circa 1920's
Art Deco Single Stone 3.4ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Circa 1920's

Art Deco Single Stone 3.4ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Circa 1920's

Located in Firenze, IT

Magnificent platinum ring from the early 1900s with a splendid 3.4ct old mine cut diamond in the

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4 Carat Opal Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Art Deco Victorian
4 Carat Opal Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Art Deco Victorian

4 Carat Opal Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Art Deco Victorian

Located in New York, NY

This is one of the most beautiful Antique Victorian to Art Deco 4 Carat Opal and Old Mine Cut

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.24 Carat GIA Cert Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum  Ring
Art Deco 1.24 Carat GIA Cert Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum  Ring

Art Deco 1.24 Carat GIA Cert Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in New York, NY

accentuated by dazzling old mine cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1.40ct. The color of these diamonds is

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.45 Carat GIA Certified Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
1.45 Carat GIA Certified Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Engagement Ring

1.45 Carat GIA Certified Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

is accentuated by dazzling old mine cut diamonds that weigh approximately 0.30ct. graded H color with

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro 0.64 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Vintage Engagement Ring
Retro 0.64 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Vintage Engagement Ring

Retro 0.64 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Vintage Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 0.64 carat total - J color and SI1 clarity Bead set

Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mark Broumand 1.70 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Mark Broumand 1.70 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Mark Broumand 1.70 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

By Mark Broumand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

showcases a ravishing 1.40ct old Mine cut center diamond, GIA certified at E-SI1. It is secured in a 4-prong

Category

2010s More Rings

0.65 Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
0.65 Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring

0.65 Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

This stunning platinum engagement ring centers a sparkling old mine cut diamond that weighs 0.65ct

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Stunning 1.28 Carat Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Stunning 1.28 Carat Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Stunning 1.28 Carat Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

This magnificent platinum engagement ring is centered with a sparkling old mine cushion cut diamond

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

PANIM Three Piece Old Mine Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
PANIM Three Piece Old Mine Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ring

PANIM Three Piece Old Mine Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ring

By PANIM

Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

PANIM Three Piece Old Mine Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ring A stunning 18k white gold three stone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

RETRO ring with emerald 8.11ct and old mine cut diamond 0.74ct 14kgold, platinum
RETRO ring with emerald 8.11ct and old mine cut diamond 0.74ct 14kgold, platinum

RETRO ring with emerald 8.11ct and old mine cut diamond 0.74ct 14kgold, platinum

Located in The Hague, ZH

3.6 mm old mine-cut polished diamonds, totaling approximately 0.34 carats Color I-J Clarity SI/P - 4

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Gents Ring, London 1904
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Gents Ring, London 1904

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Gents Ring, London 1904

Located in London, GB

yellow gold, this bold ring features a spectacular old mine cut diamond at its centre, weighing

Category

20th Century English Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold russian ring in navette style with old mine cut diamonds with estimate weight of 4

Category

Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Antique Cluster Ring
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Antique Cluster Ring

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Antique Cluster Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.18 carat Bead set with a clustered

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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4 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 4 carat old mine cut diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and platinum, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1768 vintage editions and 80 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 4 carat old mine cut diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a 4 carat old mine cut diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Belrose Estate Jewelers and Jack Weir and Sons are consistently popular. An old mine cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 4 carat old mine cut diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 4 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring?

The price for a 4 carat old mine cut diamond ring starts at $215 and tops out at $475,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,327.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.