$2,500
Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Opal & Diamond Ring A ring featuring 4 opals surrounding a round cut center diamond approximately .70 carats.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Georgian Silver Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Silver Diamond Ring Circa 1900s, ring size 7.75 (US size), Weight 7.5 grams Length 1.02" In excellent condition
Diamond, Silver
$15,500
Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This diamond ring is truly elegant. The 2.2ct old-cut diamond shines with a warm glow, set in a platinum band.
Diamond, Platinum
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Diamond Ring 14kt White Gold Princess Diamond Ring Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Antique diamond ring in 14KT white gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 2.16gr METAL: 14KT white gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Princess cut, baguette Color: G Clarity: SI Carat: 0.58ct Size: 5 ( ca...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring A platinum ring with fine detailing set with an oval-cut ruby and an antique cut diamond Ring Size: 5.75 Complimentary resizing Signed: Hartdegen M...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring Ring Size: 4.5 Complimentary Resizing Gram Weight: 6.6 grams Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,412
9k Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
Victorian Rose-Cut Diamond Ring . This ring has one central Rose-Cut surrendered by 8 smaller rose cut .
Diamond, 9k Gold
18k Yellow Emerald Diamond Ring.
Located in Firenze, FI
Antique Edwardian 18k / Square cut Emerald and Natural White Diamond Ring. Circa 1910 - 1920's. Gold weight : 4.200 gr Emerald : 0.60 c Diamond : 0.50 c
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring A platinum ruby and diamond ring set with an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 2.63 carats Approximate Weights: Old Mine Cut Diamond: 2.63...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
This French Art Deco diamond ring is set with a brilliantly white and sparkly .85-carat old mine cut diamond (H color, VS clarity).
Diamond, 18k Gold
$55,000
Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
French Amethyst and Diamond Ring This ring is featuring a hexagonal mixed-cut amethyst with weight of approximately 26.60ct, embellished by rose-cut and old European-cut diamonds w...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring A platinum ring with an oval-cut sapphire center framed with mixed cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ring An 18 karat gold and silver ring set with a large central rose diamond framed by 18 smaller old mine diamonds Made circa 1900 Ring Size: 6.5 Resiz...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Price Upon Request
Oval Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind diamond ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Gold Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique gold platinum diamond ring One old-mine pear-shaped diamond of approximately 0.75 carat, 30 old-mine cut diamonds of approximately 1.50 carats, 18 karat gold, platinum; mark...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Marquise Diamond Ring, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century Marquise shape diamond ring ,set with old mine cushion cut diamonds, approximately 2ct in total and yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold
$33,000
Platinum Three Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classically Art Deco three stone diamond ring is crafted in solid Platinum depicting filigreed profiles.
Diamond, Platinum
Wide Diamond Ring 14kt Yellow Gold Hearts Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamond ring made in 14KT yellow gold with hearts design and wide top.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trilogy Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Milano, MI
Old cut diamond ring from the beginning of the 1900’s, Italian, set in white and yellow 18kt gold, finely engraved with old mine cut diamonds for circa 0.40ct total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco Jade Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Jade Diamond Ring Center Diamond approx 1.02 ct Set in Platinum.
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
$5,500
Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Platinum, American. This chic Art Deco diamond ring perfectly catches the light from every angle for a delightfully glittering presence.
Diamond, Platinum
$9,800
Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
This strikingly chic Art Deco diamond ring perfectly catches the light from every angle with its delightfully glittering presence.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring A white gold art deco ring set with a old minue cushion-cut diamond accented by square-cut emeralds Approximate Emerald Weight: .55 Approximate Di...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1925 Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful diamond ring comes from 1925 Art Deco and is made in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Cabochon emerald & Diamond Ring Emerald Weight: approximately 2.70 cts Round Cut Diamond Weight: .90 cts Baguette Cut Diamond Weight: .90 cts Small Round cut Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Victorian Revival Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Victorian revival diamond ring made of 14k gold. This rectangular ring brings together old-world charm with a structured design.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1925 Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful Art Deco diamond ring from 1925 is made in platinum. The ring features two stunning, round cut, diamonds on each shoulder.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring 0.40ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies art deco platinum and diamond ring. Tests platinum and weighs 3 grams. The diamond is an old-Euro cut, .40 carats, I, J, K color range, Vs clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Edwardian 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring. The sapphires are a medium to dark blue hue and the diamonds are lovely white old cuts.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Edwardian 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond ring. The ring features a target centre with a single old cut diamond surrounded by 14 calibrated rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ring in Platinum, circa 1920s
Located in Wailea, HI
Circa 1920's Diamond Ring in Platinum Two Old Mine Cut Diamonds weighing 1.10 carats approximately [KL - SI] [bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye] Three Old Mine Cu...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The centerpiece of the ring are the 0.30ct brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds are set securely in the platinum metal.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Three Stone Diamond Ring 1 Old Mine Diamond approximately 1.07 carats, 12 Old Mine diamonds approximately 1.40 carat, 2 synthetic sapphires all set in 14K white gold Ring ...
Diamond, White Gold
18k Gold & Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Size 5
Located in Miami, FL
18k Gold and Platinum Diamond Ring Total Weight: 2.3g Diamond Approx. 0.3ct Old Mine Cut White Diamond Ring Size: 5 Face Measurements: 0.69in x 0.42in Sizable: Yes
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies antique art deco diamond ring with sapphires in platinum setting. Stamped platinum and weighs 2.9 grams gross weight.
Diamond, Platinum
$2,633Sale Price|25% Off
18ct Gold Antique 0.33 Carat diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Antique Diamond ring 0.33 Carat each diamond is a beautiful high quality earth mined diamond very clear lively diamonds Size - inner diameter 18.8mm = R 1/2 Weight 2.42 gr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Apx 1.00 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
Vintage roe-cut diamond ring . center round rose cut diamond , approximately .85 carat , I/J color and SI clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beautifully simple 18ct gold ring holds two exquisite coloured sapphires and a sparkling diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
4.50 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Large Ornate Elongated Octagon shaped Ruby and diamond ring crafted in a beautiful 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian Platinum and 1.0 Carat Cushion-cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Platinum and 1.0 Carat Cushion-cut Diamond Ring - size 4.75 c.1910
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century three stone old European-cut diamond ring, millegrain set with a swirl design encompassing the stones.
Diamond
$6,880Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Cocktail Diamond Ring 1.28ct 14kt Gold Wide Dome Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautifully crafted fancy yellow diamond cocktail diamond ring in 14KT yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful ruby and diamond ring dating back to the Edwardian period.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
An Art Nouveau Emerald and diamond ring handcrafted in 18k gold. The ring is set with one beautiful emerald cut 2.90 ct Natural Emerald.T hree rows of sparkling old mine cut diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Certified Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Certified Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring A ring set with 3 natural pearls, accented by round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Wailea, HI
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring in Platinum One Emerald Cut Emerald Weighing .75 carats approximately.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique marquise halo diamond ring in platinum
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Antique Platinum Diamond Ring Featuring a Marquise Cut Diamond of VS Clarity and G Color Weighing Approximately 0.85 Carats Accented by 25 Old European and Single Cut Diamond of VS C...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine and diamond ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Aquamarine and diamond ring. Set to centre with an oval mixed scissor cut natural aquamarine in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 12.00 carats, flanked by twent...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled three-stone diamond ring. This antique piece has been crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold and features three round faceted old cut diamonds; the la...
Diamond
Antique English 15 Karat Gold Rubellite Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique English made 15k yellow gold ring, with rubellite tourmalines and 4 diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Set with 3 large old mine cut natural diamonds 2. Luxurious & Evocative: Step back to the Roaring Twenties with this Art Deco old mine diamond ring.
Diamond
17th Century Diamond Ring, circa 1680
Located in London, GB
17th century diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular table-cut diamond in a closed back cut-down setting with an approximate weight of 1.00 carats, flanked by two rectangular ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.85 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous Victorian diamond ring crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Déco inspired 1.10 Carats diamond ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Art Déco inspired diamond ring. The ring is made of platinum ( "PT" hallmark).
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald-cut diamond solitaire diamond ring, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Emerald-cut diamond solitaire diamond ring. Set with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, I colour, VS1 clarity with a weight of 4.63 carats in an open back claw setting, to an impressi...
Diamond
Edwardian Platinum Navette 1ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Presenting a: Antique Platinum Navette 1ctw Diamond Ring Size 4.75. The ring is made is solid platinum Navette style with filigree design.
Platinum
$1,492Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 0.20ct Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique 0.20ct Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold This antique diamond ring is crafted in 18k white gold and centers on a .20 carat round transitional cut diamond.
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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