Art Deco 3/4 Carat Diamond Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
You can't help but be completely entranced by this vintage 1920s Art Deco antique engagement ring
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3/4 Carat Diamond Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
You can't help but be completely entranced by this vintage 1920s Art Deco antique engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Nouveau 4 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This antique Art Nouveau gemstone engagement ring presents a lovely 2 tone composition centered
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s 1.17 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a GIA certified Transitional cut Diamond weighing 1.17 carats
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Center
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA 6.06 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
6.06 carat elongated antique cushion cut diamond 3 stone engagement ring. The center stone is GIA
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique GIA Cert 1 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous platinum ring from the 1920s is centered with a sparkling GIA certified round
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1920s Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring .74 Carat
Located in Boston, MA
Antique 1920s Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring - The center old European Cut diamond weighs .74ct
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 1.13 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond weighing 1.13 carat
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 0.70 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
0.70 carat. Circa late 1800s Size 7 3/4, resizable
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.39 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Center Diamond
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.10 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
engagement ring; part of our antique diamond ring collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.68 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Center Diamond
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA 6 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA certified 6.06 carat antique cushion cut diamond G/VS2 with shield shape side stones and pavé
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1 carat diamond and platinum solitaire engagement ring; part of our
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Antique French 1.48 Carat Diamond White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique French 1.48 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire style engagement
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.62 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
, VS clarity. The ring features small single cut Diamonds and accenting Sapphires. Circa 1920s Size 4 1
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 0.85 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving the stunning details on this beautiful vintage engagement ring!! Ring Details
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1900s 1.79 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
clarity. The ring features 2 accenting Round cut Diamonds on the setting. Circa early 1900s Size 8 1/4
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s 3.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately a total of 1.00 carat. Circa 1910s Size 8 3/4, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s 2.17 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
2.17 carats, K color, VS1 clarity, GIA #14591642. The ring also features filigree detailing and
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1900s 0.80 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
carat and a pair of accenting Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.10 carat
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian 1910s 1.70 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
weighing 1.70 carat, J color, SI1 clarity, GIA #6187750774. Circa 1910s Size 7 1/4, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
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
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1920s 0.87 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.30 carat. Circa 1920s Size 4 1/4, resizable
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique French 1.22 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1920s 1.22 carat diamond (total) and platinum solitaire style engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.93 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted from the Art Deco era, this ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified circular
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.32 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
carats, K color, SI2 clarity, GIA #15294979. The ring features small Single cut Diamonds on the setting
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.30 carats. Circa 1930s Size 7 1/4, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
color, SI clarity. The ring features 4 small side Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.20 carat
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 1.20 carats, L color, VS clarity. The ring features additional Diamonds intricately arranged along
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 0.80 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.30 carat. Circa 1920s Size 9 3/4, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.47 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
clarity. The ring features 10 additional Diamonds along the setting. Circa 1930s Size 7 1/4, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.08 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
total of approximately 0.30 carat. Circa 1930s Size 6 1/4, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 2.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.70 carats. Circa 1920s Size 5 3/4, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.03 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
, I2 clarity, GIA #7312552435. The ring features 4 Baguette cut side Diamonds. Circa 1930s Size 6 1/2
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.56 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
, SI1 clarity, GIA #5121926927. The ring features 4 accenting Old European cut Diamonds on the setting
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.87 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
1.87 carat, K Color, VS1 Clarity, GIA #5121821168. The ring features 6 additional smaller Diamonds on
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 5.15 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond weighing 5.15 carats, J
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 7.12 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond weighing 7.12 carats, J
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 2.15 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond weighing 2.15 carats, F
Diamond, Platinum
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
Diamond, Platinum
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
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.60 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.90 carat. Circa 1915-1920s Size 4 1/4, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.28 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.28 carats, F-G
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 4.00 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
a total of 0.40 carats. Circa 1930s Size 6 3/4, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.07 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
1.07 carat, H color, SI clarity, accented by Single cut Diamonds and French cut Sapphires. Circa 1920s
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.50 carats, H
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond weighing 2.03 carats, J
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
carats. Circa 1920s Size 5 3/4, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.41 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond at the center weighing 2.41 carats, K
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.50 carats, G
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Victorian 1.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
1.20 carats. Circa late 1800s Size 6 1/4, resizable
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
.50 Carat Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size:4 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.5 grams Center Sapphire Details Shape
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
.70 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European
White Diamond, Platinum
.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.4 grams 1st and 2nd Center Diamond Details Shape: Old
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.56 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Center Diamond Details
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.59 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
engagement ring collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique solitaire diamond ring has been
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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