Antique Victorian 10K Gold Rectangular Cut Amethyst Solitaire Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Rectangular Cut - 6 Dual Prong Set - Medium Purple Color - 15.6x11mm (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 7.50 (approx.) Material: Solid 10K Ro...
Amethyst, 10k Gold
Art Deco 0.65ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A vivid Columbian emerald is flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds in this stunning Art Deco ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18k White Gold Art Deco Ring with 4 1/2 Cts Octogen Zambian Emerald
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:6.324g, Diamond:0.85ct, Emerald:4.53ct, Size: US-7"
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 0.40 Carat Emerald 1.52 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, convex design is ornamented with a feature four-claw set 0.40ct round f...
Diamond, Emerald, 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
Art Deco 0.80ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Art Deco era, this trilogy ring features a central emerald flanked by sparkling old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.30 Carat Emerald and 0.60 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning antique gold five stone ring. Emerald Quality Cut Cushion Content 0.30 carat Diamond Quality Co...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
3.5 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
Gold: 18 carat white gold , Weight: 16 gram Size of the ring 6.5 Diamonds: approximate 7.5 Carat Round brilliant cut diamonds Emerald: Approximately 3.5 Carat Origin : Colombia ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1920s Platinum Art Deco Antique Step Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - VEG#32
Located in Hicksville, NY
1920s Platinum Art Deco Antique Step Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - VEG#32 Item Details: Year: 1920s Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8grams Ce...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 1.00 carat Emerald sits in between a pair of old cut diamonds in this twist on the classic trilogy ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 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
Edwardian Reddish-Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914) Hand fabricated in platinum and 18 Karat yellow Gold, glisten and glows with a bright fuchsia Reddish-Pink Emerald cu...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum 2 Center Marquise Cut Diamonds Art Deco Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in Platinum, in the center, are two Marquise cut Diamonds weighing 0.66 carats in total, Color: I-J, Clarity: VS-2, plus 36 Round Brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.70 carats, 1.3...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
9.8 Carat Round Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring, Estate
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Large 9.8 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, with no color enhancement. 18 K Gold 15 gm Diamonds: approximate 3.2 Carat , Round Emerald: 9.8 Carat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, 9KT Gold and Silver
Located in Braintree, GB
Victorian Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, the emerald cut centre stone framed by a scalloped border of old European cut diamonds, in silver settings over a 9KT gold shank.
9k Gold
Antique Unisex Emerald and Diamond Band in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is ornamented with a stunning feature claw set 0.80ct octagonal cut Colombian emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Emerald and 14 Carat Gold Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds set within this 14ct gold band are square cut and measure 5pts each.
Emerald, Gold
Antique gold 18 Kt. Eagle ring
Located in Uccle, BE
The feathers are made of diamonds. Diamonds of 8/8 cut and rose cut. There is a horseshoe mark upside down in the ring.
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
With an original platinum Art Deco mounting and 7.53 carat emerald cut diamond, this spectacular engagement ring is all about strength of style.
Diamond, Platinum
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Charm on Platinum Ring "Melon Man"
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I just love Art Deco Platinum Charms and this is no exception. This Art Deco Platinum charm depicts a man eating a slice of melon. Tis puts a smile on my face as many Deco Charms do...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 19 Carat Blue Topaz 24 Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE ART DECO 19 CARAT EMERALD CUT FINE BLUE TOPAZ RING WITH 24 GORGEOUS ROUND, EMERALD AND FANCY TRIANGLE CUT DIAMONDS SET IN A STUNNING DESIGN IN PLATINUM.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum
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
GIA 2.71 Carat Violet Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's GIA certified bluish violet to purple color change Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Emerald step cut center sapphire set in platinum with 2 straight baguette side stones.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
4.49 Carat Red Rubelite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright red rubellite tourmaline and diamond Art Deco ring. 4.49ct emerald cut center stone with 6 round old European cut accent diamonds in a platinum setting from teh 1920's. 1 re...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
Bague ancienne de forme "noeud de ruban" en émeraude et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague ancienne en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) du début du 20ème siècle. De forme "noeud de ruban", elle est sertie de lignes de diamants taille brillant et agrémentée d'une émeraude...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$440Sale Price|20% Off
3.25 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem Fancy Cut from Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 3.25 Carats Both Dimension: 8.9x6.9x5.3 Mm Origin: Tanzania Africa Color: Pink Red Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Cut: Fancy The Rhodolite resembles p...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 1.10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 1.10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Art Deco emerald cut diamond engagement ring weighing approximately 1.10cts, of approximately J-K color and VS clarity, is se...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
A turn of the century emerald and diamond plaque dress ring, the central emerald estimated to weigh 0.35 carat, vertically set with 4 old brilliant cut diamonds on the top, bottom an...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, the square-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.7 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Colombian origin, vertically-set between two ol...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
A Victorian emerald and diamond five-stone ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian emerald and diamond five-stone ring, alternately set with three square-cut emeralds with combined total weight of 0.93 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This Victorian ring is in very good condition . Slight abrasion to one emerald consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
Victorian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A Fine Victorian Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, emerald weighing 5.54 carats of Colombian origin accompanied by a SSEF certificate set to the centre of a rectangular clu...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian emerald and diamond three stone ring, the oval-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.30 carats set between two emerald-cut emeralds, weighing approximately a total of...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1.55 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Surrounding this magnificent Emerald are two trillion-cut Diamonds that weigh a total of 0.55 Carat.
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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