Antique Art-Deco 4.48 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in OVIEDO, AS
It would make a perfect engagement ring. Diamonds set down the shoulders. Aquamarine Details: Emerald cut; Carat: 4.48ct (10.96X9.46X6.31mm) Diamond Details: Old European cut.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920s Platinum 2.03ct Old European Cushion Diamond and Emerald Engagement
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.7 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 2231441768 Weight: 2.03ct total weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.10 carat sapphire and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning,...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct White Gold & Platinum 1920s Amethyst and Diamond Rectangular Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s Behold this exquisite 18ct white gold ring from the 1920s, featuring a captivating emerald-cut amethyst weighi...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Celeste 14K White Gold Ring With 1.00 CT Natural Oval Emerald, Size 7
Located in Greeneville, TN
Celeste is a breathtaking 14K white gold ring featuring a vivid 1.00 CT natural oval emerald, accented by .44 CTW natural diamonds that add a radiant halo of sparkle.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning original Art Deco ring, crafted in 18ct white gold. This exquisite piece features a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.35ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful trilogy ring features a central sapphire flanked by a pair of sparkling old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.90ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c1920s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant red ruby is flanked by old cut diamonds in this Art Deco three stone ring. The stunning ruby has a carat weight of 0.90 and is cushion is an Emerald cut stone.
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic three stone ring holds an square cut sapphire measuring 35pts at the centre and either side there is a shimmering round cut diamond measuring 5pts each. Modelled in 18ct...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 2.38ct Topaz, 1.88ct Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique golden emerald cut Topaz and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Topaz, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Art Deco Royal Blue 2.3 Carat No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The ring uses a three-stone platinum construction with an emerald-cut royal blue sapphire at the center and geometric diamond shoulders on each side.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s 1.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features smaller accenting Diamonds and Emeralds on the setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Zephyrine 18k Yellow Gold Verde Ring – Mother of Pearl, Malachite & Diamond
Located in Greeneville, TN
Bring elegance to life with the Zephyrine Verde Ring by Mountain Song Jeweler — a stunning blend of natural gemstones and fine gold. This bold statement piece features a luminous 2.0...
Diamond, Malachite, Pearl, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.16 Cart Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade Art Deco 1920s emerald cut sapphire and diamond platinum engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Blue Enamel and 9 Gold 'REGARD' Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones in the cluster at the front of the ring spells "REGARD'. Ruby, Emerald,Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
C1820 18K Multi-Stone Gold and Silver Italian Giardinetti Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare and wonderful Georgian giardinetti or "garden" ring, Italian for "little garden" is artfully set in silver and 18K gold with .10 carats diamonds, .03 carets emeralds, .03 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Damond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic three stone ring holds an emerald cut sapphire measuring 15pts at the centre and ether side there is a shimmering round cut diamonds measuring 15pts each.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Mens Diamond & Emerald Ring 18KT Yellow Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Mens ring made with natural emeralds and diamonds in 18KT yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Billie Aquamarine Ring, 10K Yellow Gold with 0.60ct Natural Oval Aquamarine
Located in Greeneville, TN
The Billie Ring is a graceful and serene piece, crafted in 10K yellow gold and featuring a stunning 0.60ct natural oval aquamarine, accented with 0.10ctw of natural diamonds. This el...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
Louisa 14k White Gold Ring With 1.90 Ct Natural Rubies (oval & Round)
Located in Greeneville, TN
Fiery passion meets timeless sophistication in the Louisa Ring by Mountain Song Jeweler. This stunning piece features a 1.90 carat blend of natural oval and round rubies, rich in red...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Late Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Finger size K 1/2 A late Georgian emerald and diamond ring set in very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
An Edwardian emerald and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
An elegant and sophisticated dress ring. This antique piece features a central deep green emerald cut emerald set in a delicate diamond mount with two scintillating old-cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Further lively diamonds frame the emerald and stud the shoulders of the ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Surrounding the emerald are further lively diamonds. The use of platinum, diamonds and emeralds is typical of jewellery from this period, and this stunning ring is a perfect example ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early Victorian Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian ruby, emerald and diamond ring, to the centre two old brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 0.5 carats in total, set between an emerald estimated to weigh 0.3...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring features a wonderful platinum plaque in which is set four scintillating diamonds surrounding a single deep green emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Plaque Ring
By Janesich
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco emerald and diamond plaque ring attributed to Janesich, the emerald-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.8 carats, accompanied by GCS laboratory report, stating to be of Colo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
A Victorian emerald and diamond five-stone ring
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Victorian emerald and diamond five-stone ring hailing from the Collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian emerald and diamond five-stone ring, alternately set with three square-set emeralds estimated to weigh a total of 2 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Col...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
The central emerald and diamond cluster can be removed from the ring and attached to a bangle bracelet of yellow gold featuring further dazzling diamonds, making this piece versatile.
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Half Hoop Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and diamond five-stone Victorian style ring, the three old octagonal-cut emeralds weighing 1.29 carats, accompanied by GCS report stating to be of Colombian origin, claw s...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian emerald and diamond three-stone ring, the cushion-shape faceted emerald, weighing 1.88 carats, set between two round old European-cut diamonds weighing 2.30 carats in tot...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring features a classic Victorian gold scroll carved mount set with two crème de menthe emeralds and one scintillating diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco cabochon emerald and diamond cluster ring, the oval cabochon-cut emerald estimated to weigh 4,0 carats, accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Lab.
Diamond, Emerald
Late Victorian Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Twin Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian emerald, ruby and diamond twin heart ring, the ring set with two interlocking hearts, one set with a pear-shaped emerald, estimated to weigh 0.15 carat, the other wi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A mid nineteenth century emerald, ruby, diamond and bouton pearl ring, comprising a claw-set emerald quatrefoil surmounting three bouton pearls in a horizontal row and with a similar...
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
A Late Victorian Emerald And Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring features an emerald of a rich green colour, accented by fourteen old European-cut diamonds, all twinkling romantically.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.55 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking three-stone, Emerald and Diamond Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Crossover Ring, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Edwardian emerald and diamond crossover ring. Set to centre with a single square emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with no colour enhancement and minor clarity enhancement in an ...
Diamond, Emerald, 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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