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Antique Russian sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch And Pendant
Antique Russian sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch And Pendant

Antique Russian sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch And Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

/demantoid sapphire/ emerald/old mine cut diamond/ rose cut diamonds in 14k gold setting with total length of

Category

1890s Antique Diamond Setting

MONOCLE 1900 Edwardian Single Lens Pendant In 18Kt Gold Platinum & Diamonds
MONOCLE 1900 Edwardian Single Lens Pendant In 18Kt Gold Platinum & Diamonds

MONOCLE 1900 Edwardian Single Lens Pendant In 18Kt Gold Platinum & Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

: United States, England. Period: Edwardian, Belle Epoque, 1900. Diamonds: Mount in flush settings, with

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century

Located in OVIEDO, AS

diamonds in open back grain settings. The total approximate diamond weight is 2.90 carats, to an openwork

Category

1860s Spanish Victorian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with Sapphire Diamond Clasp Ca 1925
Art Deco Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with Sapphire Diamond Clasp Ca 1925

Art Deco Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace with Sapphire Diamond Clasp Ca 1925

Located in London, GB

A natural pearl necklace with a sapphire & diamond clasp, c.1925. The necklace is a single row of

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Hallmarked Platinum & 18kt Gold Ring with Colombian Emeralds and VVS Old
Antique Hallmarked Platinum & 18kt Gold Ring with Colombian Emeralds and VVS Old

Antique Hallmarked Platinum & 18kt Gold Ring with Colombian Emeralds and VVS Old

Located in Aventura, FL

condition of this piece is excellent. There is no damage to the platinum or gold settings. All diamonds and

Category

19th Century Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Certified Colombian Emerald Articulating Drop Brooch with Natural Pearls
Certified Colombian Emerald Articulating Drop Brooch with Natural Pearls

Certified Colombian Emerald Articulating Drop Brooch with Natural Pearls

Located in London, GB

approximately 11 x 8.5 x 8.2 mm. The combination of silver-topped gold, closed-back settings, old-cut diamonds

Category

1890s Late Victorian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 1920s 1.26 Carat and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Antique 1920s 1.26 Carat and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring

Antique 1920s 1.26 Carat and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

antique 1920s diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced

Category

1920s Unknown Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

MARCUS & CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cufflinks In 18Kt Gold With Calibre Cut Gemstones
MARCUS & CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cufflinks In 18Kt Gold With Calibre Cut Gemstones

MARCUS & CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cufflinks In 18Kt Gold With Calibre Cut Gemstones

$11,160Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 0.51 in W 0.51 in L 1.1 in

MARCUS & CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cufflinks In 18Kt Gold With Calibre Cut Gemstones

Located in Miami, FL

Deco. Period: 1920-1925. Diamonds: Mounted in pave settings, with 54 calibrated old European rose cut

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...

Antique Art Deco 1920s 6.50 Carat Sugarloaf Emerald Ring
Antique Art Deco 1920s 6.50 Carat Sugarloaf Emerald Ring

Antique Art Deco 1920s 6.50 Carat Sugarloaf Emerald Ring

Located in New York, NY

accenting Diamonds on the setting. Circa 1920s Size 5, resizable

Category

1920s Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1890s Pair of Victorian Gem Set Butterfly Brooches
1890s Pair of Victorian Gem Set Butterfly Brooches

1890s Pair of Victorian Gem Set Butterfly Brooches

Located in London, GB

unenhanced fancy colour cinnamon diamonds in open back grain and rubover settings with a combined weight of

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1890s British Victorian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Cameo locket, French, circa 1880.
Cameo locket, French, circa 1880.

Cameo locket, French, circa 1880.

Located in London, GB

young lady, encircled by forty eight rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with an approximate

Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Antique FabergeStyle 3AquamarineCabochons 4GreyDiamonds BezelSet WhiteGold Pin
Antique FabergeStyle 3AquamarineCabochons 4GreyDiamonds BezelSet WhiteGold Pin

Antique FabergeStyle 3AquamarineCabochons 4GreyDiamonds BezelSet WhiteGold Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

bezel settings in our 5.5-cm-long geometric piece strongly resemble the sapphire-and-diamond gold brooch

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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Black Diamond, White Gold

2.70 Carat Zambian Emerald Art Deco Style Ring
2.70 Carat Zambian Emerald Art Deco Style Ring

2.70 Carat Zambian Emerald Art Deco Style Ring

Located in Bangkok, TH

carats of Rose Cut Diamonds, arranged meticulously in an intricate unique setting. Each diamond is a

Category

Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

T. B. Starr Belle Époque Pearl Platinum and Gold Brooch, Circa 1905
T. B. Starr Belle Époque Pearl Platinum and Gold Brooch, Circa 1905

T. B. Starr Belle Époque Pearl Platinum and Gold Brooch, Circa 1905

By Theodore B. Starr

Located in London, GB

scroll terminals, set with old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with larger diamonds, in rub over

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Early 1900s American Belle Époque Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Authentic Constantine Roman Coin Bezel 18K Gold Cuban Chain Necklace
Authentic Constantine Roman Coin Bezel 18K Gold Cuban Chain Necklace

Authentic Constantine Roman Coin Bezel 18K Gold Cuban Chain Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

Diamond Weight: 0.80 carats Setting: Channel set in pendant bail Sapphire Cabochon: Clasp accent Color

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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Carved Emerald Brooch
Ancient Roman Carved Emerald Brooch

Ancient Roman Carved Emerald Brooch

$58,500

W 2.5 in L 3.5 in

Ancient Roman Carved Emerald Brooch

Located in New Orleans, LA

displayed in an impeccably crafted Victorian-era silver and silver gilt setting. Emeralds, diamonds and

Category

19th Century Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Billie  Aquamarine Ring, 10K Yellow Gold with 0.60ct Natural Oval Aquamarine
Billie  Aquamarine Ring, 10K Yellow Gold with 0.60ct Natural Oval Aquamarine

Billie Aquamarine Ring, 10K Yellow Gold with 0.60ct Natural Oval Aquamarine

Located in Greeneville, TN

the soft beauty of aquamarine and the sparkle of diamonds in a timeless setting. ✨ Why You’ll Love It

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15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon-Cut Sapphire and WhiteDiamond Cocktail Ring
Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon-Cut Sapphire and WhiteDiamond Cocktail Ring

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon-Cut Sapphire and WhiteDiamond Cocktail Ring

By Suzy Levian

Located in Great Neck, NY

: 14k Gemstone Cut: Round Total Diamond Weight: 0.12 Carats Jewelry Setting: Basket Diamond Cut: Round

Category

19th Century American Baroque Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emrich & Schorsch 1920 New York Graduated in Platinum and 18kt Gold with 4.42 Ct
Emrich & Schorsch 1920 New York Graduated in Platinum and 18kt Gold with 4.42 Ct

Emrich & Schorsch 1920 New York Graduated in Platinum and 18kt Gold with 4.42 Ct

Located in Miami, FL

stated period. Diamonds: Mounted in round bezel settings, with 21 graduated (0.10-0.40 carats) of old

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian enamel bug brooch, Engish, circa 1890.
Victorian enamel bug brooch, Engish, circa 1890.

Victorian enamel bug brooch, Engish, circa 1890.

Located in London, GB

Antique enamel bug brooch. Set to centre with five round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain

Category

1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 2.97ct Rubellite Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Art Deco 2.97ct Rubellite Solitaire Ring, c.1920s

Art Deco 2.97ct Rubellite Solitaire Ring, c.1920s

Located in London, GB

platinum claw setting, the diamond is accompanied by a further 0.28 carat in eight cut diamonds sat down

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum

Art Deco 3.00ct Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Art Deco 3.00ct Three Stone Ring, c.1920s

Art Deco 3.00ct Three Stone Ring, c.1920s

Located in London, GB

platinum split claws which match the rest of the timeless setting work. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Five-Stone Old Cushion Cut Ring, circa 1900s
Victorian Five-Stone Old Cushion Cut Ring, circa 1900s

Victorian Five-Stone Old Cushion Cut Ring, circa 1900s

Located in London, GB

This beautiful, handmade, Victorian ring, has five old cushion cut diamonds within a claw setting

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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Old Cut Three-Stone Twist 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring, circa 1920s
Old Cut Three-Stone Twist 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring, circa 1920s

Old Cut Three-Stone Twist 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

Original antique twist engagement ring set with three old cut diamonds weighing approximately

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian French Carnelian, Enamel, Gemstone Native American Chief Pendant
Edwardian French Carnelian, Enamel, Gemstone Native American Chief Pendant

Edwardian French Carnelian, Enamel, Gemstone Native American Chief Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

the gold setting. The carnelian, diamond, pearl, ruby, and turquoise stones are all intact and

Category

1910s French Edwardian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian ruby five stone ring, circa 1890.
Victorian ruby five stone ring, circa 1890.

Victorian ruby five stone ring, circa 1890.

Located in London, GB

, further set with eight round rose cut diamonds in closed back rubover settings with an approximate

Category

1890s Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Yellow Gold

Certified Type A Vintage 1920s Apple Green Jadeite Jade Peace Donut 平安扣 Pendant
Certified Type A Vintage 1920s Apple Green Jadeite Jade Peace Donut 平安扣 Pendant

Certified Type A Vintage 1920s Apple Green Jadeite Jade Peace Donut 平安扣 Pendant

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

. ** This pendant can also be set in a custom 14k or 18k white, yellow, or rose gold setting, adorned with

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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Jade

Vintage Certified Icy Floating Green Flower Jadeite Jade Peace Donut 平安扣 Pendant
Vintage Certified Icy Floating Green Flower Jadeite Jade Peace Donut 平安扣 Pendant

Vintage Certified Icy Floating Green Flower Jadeite Jade Peace Donut 平安扣 Pendant

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

pendant can also be set in a custom 14k or 18k white, yellow, or rose gold setting, adorned with diamonds

Category

Early 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Jade

FRENCH Belle Epoque 1900 Neo-Classic Pendant Brooch In 22Kt Gold & GIA Sapphires
FRENCH Belle Epoque 1900 Neo-Classic Pendant Brooch In 22Kt Gold & GIA Sapphires

FRENCH Belle Epoque 1900 Neo-Classic Pendant Brooch In 22Kt Gold & GIA Sapphires

$11,960Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.45 in W 0.91 in D 0.12 in

FRENCH Belle Epoque 1900 Neo-Classic Pendant Brooch In 22Kt Gold & GIA Sapphires

Located in Miami, FL

mm. Diamond: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 round European cut diamond of about 0.07 carats, near

Category

1890s French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 22k Gold

CARTIER Paris 1900 Edwardian Nécessaire Case In 18Kt Gold With Green Lacquer
CARTIER Paris 1900 Edwardian Nécessaire Case In 18Kt Gold With Green Lacquer

CARTIER Paris 1900 Edwardian Nécessaire Case In 18Kt Gold With Green Lacquer

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

. Country: Paris, France Period: Edwardian, 1900-1905. Diamonds: Accented in inlaid settings, with 2

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Style  14k Gold Spinel Ring
Art Deco Style  14k Gold Spinel Ring

Art Deco Style 14k Gold Spinel Ring

Located in Guaynabo, PR

adorned at each side with a white gold fan like enhanced by ruby and diamonds in bezel settings.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

Victorian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Earrings
Victorian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Earrings

Victorian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Earrings

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

discs each hold a single diamond set in a star setting. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Total drop

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Burmese sapphire three stone ring, circa 1880.
Victorian Burmese sapphire three stone ring, circa 1880.

Victorian Burmese sapphire three stone ring, circa 1880.

Located in London, GB

weight of 2.68 carats, further adorned with four round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco 1.50 Carat Solitaire Platinum Ring
Art Deco 1.50 Carat Solitaire Platinum Ring

Art Deco 1.50 Carat Solitaire Platinum Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

complemented by a richly detailed diamond encrusted platinum setting. Fiery, beautifully white, and 100% eye

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Platinum

Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Enameled Heart pendant
Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Enameled Heart pendant

Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Enameled Heart pendant

$1,513

W 0.6 in D 0.16 in L 0.69 in

Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Enameled Heart pendant

Located in London, GB

still secure in the setting. B Central diamond is missing C. One small disturbance on the enamel

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Colombian Emerald Three Stone Ring, circa 1890.
Antique Colombian Emerald Three Stone Ring, circa 1890.

Antique Colombian Emerald Three Stone Ring, circa 1890.

Located in London, GB

carats, further set with six round rose cut diamonds in closed back rubover settings with a combined

Category

1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Antique Demantoid Russian Gold Ring
Antique Demantoid Russian Gold Ring

Antique Demantoid Russian Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique russian ring in navviet style with green demantoid stones and old mine cut diamond in 14k

Category

1910s Antique Diamond Setting

Antique Gold Russian Locket Pendant
Antique Gold Russian Locket Pendant

Antique Gold Russian Locket Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

stone sapphire and old mine cut diamond in 14k gold setting with total lengh 2.5cm locket was made in

Category

1910s Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

14k Gold

Anique Sapphire Russian Gold Brooch
Anique Sapphire Russian Gold Brooch

Anique Sapphire Russian Gold Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

diamonds in 14k gold setting brooch was made in st petersburg city 1899/1904.c imperial russian era brooch

Category

1890s Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Couture CocoChanel Iribe Made In France Pearl & Glass BrassClip Earrings c1928
Couture CocoChanel Iribe Made In France Pearl & Glass BrassClip Earrings c1928

Couture CocoChanel Iribe Made In France Pearl & Glass BrassClip Earrings c1928

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

-like invisible settings with colorless diamonds that reflected Iribe's mirror-and-crystal interior

Category

1920s French Artisan Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass

GIA Certified Antique Unheated Rose Cut Sapphire Ring 14k Rose Gold
GIA Certified Antique Unheated Rose Cut Sapphire Ring 14k Rose Gold

GIA Certified Antique Unheated Rose Cut Sapphire Ring 14k Rose Gold

Located in beverly hills, CA

unheated. It weighs approximately 2.5 carats. The old mine cut diamonds on the prong tip setting around the

Category

1880s Edwardian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Sapphire, Rose Gold

Couture Coco Chanel Paul lribe Signed France Pearl Glass Art Deco Earrings c1928
Couture Coco Chanel Paul lribe Signed France Pearl Glass Art Deco Earrings c1928

Couture Coco Chanel Paul lribe Signed France Pearl Glass Art Deco Earrings c1928

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

invisible settings with colorless diamonds that reflected his mirror-and-crystal interior designs, which

Category

1920s French Artisan Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass

Victorian 18kt + Angel Skin Coral Festoon Necklace
Victorian 18kt + Angel Skin Coral Festoon Necklace

Victorian 18kt + Angel Skin Coral Festoon Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

features beautiful light pink Angel Skin coral. Hanging from detailed diamond-shaped settings, this festoon

Category

1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Pair of Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Edwardian Pair of Pearl and Diamond Earrings

Edwardian Pair of Pearl and Diamond Earrings

Located in London, GB

set with millegrain, a technique involving the tooling of minute beads around the diamond’s setting

Category

Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Diamond and Sapphire Necklet
Edwardian Diamond and Sapphire Necklet

Edwardian Diamond and Sapphire Necklet

Located in London, GB

providing a beautiful complement to the diamond and platinum setting. This graceful and feminine piece would

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Opal and Diamond Pendant
Edwardian Opal and Diamond Pendant

Edwardian Opal and Diamond Pendant

Located in London, GB

diamonds in a platinum millegrain setting suspended from a diamond-set bow attached to a white gold chain

Category

1910s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace

An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace

Located in London, GB

from the centre, each embellished with old-cut diamonds in cut-down collet settings, connected with

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Located in London, GB

diamonds in cut-down silver setting alternately thread-in silver set with entwined old-cut diamond set

Category

1880s Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco ruby and diamond dress ring, the ring set with three baguette-cut diamonds, a baguette

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Diamond Setting

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Antique Diamond Setting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique diamond setting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. If you’re looking for an antique diamond setting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing antique diamond setting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Antinori Fine Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and round cut versions for sale. When shopping for an antique diamond setting, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Diamond Setting?

The price for an antique diamond setting starts at $707 and tops out at $43,099 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,200.

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.