Edwardian 18 Karat Gold TW ~1.46 Carat Old Cut Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian tiara ring. It is crafted in 18K gold. The piece features old cut diamonds: TW
Diamond, Gold
Belle Époque 1.5ct diamond bouquet tiara ring
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Belle Époque ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, designed as a beautiful, stylized bouquet of flowers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 2.25 Ct Solid Australian Opal Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
approx .35 Ct all together G/H VS/SI Enchanting and charming antique ring to cherish for life Wonderful
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum 1.75 Carat Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
-SI2 Ring Size: 6 Ring Weight: 8.5 Grams Item Barcode: 342689
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Belle Epoque Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Engagement Crown Tiara
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Belle Epoque Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in a stunning and very rare
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$16,850
Edwardian Suffragette Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Designed in the dramatic up-finger style, popularly known as “tiara” style, the ring features a 1.60-carat
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Tiara Ring .86 ctw
Located in Joelton, TN
A Belle Époque Pear and Round Rose Cut Diamond Tiara Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold Unlock the charm of
Diamond, 14k Gold
New Orleans Fleur de Lis Black and White Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Orleans Fleur de Lis Tiara style ring features a central 1.80 carat Pear cut Natural Black Diamond with
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Platinum Ruby Tiara Eternity Band
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Platinum Ruby & Diamond Tiara Band features a total of 16 Baguette cut Rubies totaling 0.75
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Belle Époque Emerald and Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in London, GB
although the band is 18ct yellow gold the stones are set in silver. Tiara rings are notoriously difficult
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian Horseshoe Tiara Ring Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Horseshoe Tiara Ring Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Gold The Victorian Double Horseshoe
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Belle Époque French Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Tiara Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque French Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Tiara Ring. Featuring one pear cut ruby
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Tiara Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
medium blue Set with yellow gold bezel with a pierced platinum-topped tiara-like gallery surround Topped
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Rosy Yellow Gold GIA 1.31ct Old Pear Cut Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Weight: 2.89 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring - Please contact us
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1.48 Carat GIA Old European Cut Diamond Tiara Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Edwardian era 1.48 Carat Old European Cut Diamond "Tiara" Engagement Ring composed of 14k
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Amethyst Gold Bishop Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
decorated with puttis holding religious symbols cups and tiara The ring has been made during the Pope
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Epoque Ladies' Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1890 An 18K yellow gold tiara shaped ring is prong set with two antique cushion cut and
Diamond
Antique Russian Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1890 An elegant 14K gold tiara-shaped ring with trefoil motif is set with old mine cut
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
The Zsa Zsa Gabor Diamond Tiara
Located in Chicago, IL
flexible sections, the Tiara has rings on each end where it is attached to the hair by hair pins. Set with
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Victorian Yellow Gold Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s Yellow Gold Tiara Ring, measuring 3/4 inch in length and centrally set with an old mine
Diamond, 15k Gold
Belle Époque Sapphire and Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in London, GB
Russian origin but this particular ring features French assay marks for gold and silver. Tiara rings are
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiara-Motif Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and classic Art Deco diamond ring is crafted in solid platinum, weighing 11 grams and
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond Tiara/Bracelet, circa 1890
Located in Aspen, CO
Platinum and diamond tiara/bracelet, circa 1890, this piece has both European cut diamonds and rose
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Crown Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k, American. This beautiful Victorian ring features a charming tiara motif picked
Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Belle Époque Natural Pearl, Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Sometimes known as a tiara ring
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Original Antique Tiara Ring or "Bague Duchesse" Total Carat Weight 3.7 Carat
Located in Miami, FL
Original antique tiara ring or "bague Duchesse" total carat weight 3.7ct. Center 1.89ct GIA
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Natural Pearl Tiara Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Distinctive Tiara design formed by natural Pearls Diamonds and natural Sapphires, authentic
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique, Edwardian, 18 Carat Gold, French, Natural Pearl and Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Natural pearl and diamond ring, circa 1900. Set with an ornate arrangement of late 19th century
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
Edwardian 1.09ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An elegant Edwardian engagement ring featuring a 1.09 carat European cut diamond with G color and SI2 clarity. The diamond is set in a delicate platin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$563
H 1.74 in W 1.19 in D 0.2 in L 16.93 in
Antique French Belle Époque Silver Pendant Necklace Markasites Coloured Paste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Belle Époque necklace was created out of silver in France towards the end of the 19th century. The design of the pendant shows a smaller and a larger bow crowning a garland. The...
Silver
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford peacock feathers dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Capri, IT
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford peacock feathers dress totally handmade in size fr 34
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Carved Opal & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Carved Five Stone Opal Ring 18ct Gold Victorian Circa 1880 Beautiful Hand Carved Ring Set with Five Fabulous Opals & Old Cut Diamonds Face of The Ring Measures Appr...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Crescent Moon Brooch with 4.5ct Old Cut Diamonds, circa 1900's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: XX century Dimensions: 2.90 x 2.80 cm Carats: 4,50 total cts Weight: 5,75 gr This brooch dating back to the beginning of the 20th century stands out for the presence of bril...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Garnet Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 3.28gr
Located in SE
Nordic Renaissance-styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Claw set Natural oval rose cut Garnet with open back 8mm x 5.5mm x 3.3 mm deep / ca. 1.5 ct and flanked with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$27,153
H 1.19 in W 0.91 in
Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier watch circa 1990 Baignoire model in yellow gold, oval case (legendary), white dial with Roman numerals, quartz movement, blued steel hands, winding mechanism or crown decorat...
Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Hand Painted Silk Ombre Silk Gown with Sequin Embellishment
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning silk chiffon gown with split bat wing sleeves and ombre/ floral hand painted design that is embellished with tiny sparkling sequins. Absolutely amazing piece! Details Full...
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco style 1.84 Carat vintage round cut diamond ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This diamond and emerald ring has a stunning Art Deco style design with an eye catching 1.84ct vintage round cut diamond surrounded by ribbons of custom cut emeralds and glittering d...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Floral Crystal Tiara 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful Vintage Floral Tiara. A delightful array of fancy cut crystals adorn the design of this timeless floral tiara. An unsigned beauty. A rare treasure. Just because a jewel d...
Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag Craie with Palladium Hardware is spectacular in person! Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic o...
$3,000Sale Price|37% Off
Victorian Purple Star Sapphire Ring, 1890s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
The centre stone of this lovely Victorian ring is a purple star sapphire. The sapphire is natural and a transparent stone with a beautiful star that is well centered and shows a dist...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18k Moonstone and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite moonstone and diamond ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in 18k white gold with a yellow gold bezel, the silvery-grey moonstone cabochon is surrounded by a h...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring mounted in Platinum. A refreshingly cool light blue hue colors the billowy cushion-cut aquamarine that glistens. The gem...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1910s Louis Vuitton Monogram Courier Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the luxury and elegance of the early 20th century with this stunning 1910s Louis Vuitton Trunk. This exquisite piece is a testament to the t...
Vintage Edwardian Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Engraved Diamond Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Presenting a, Gorgeous Vintage Edwardian Ring with 3 Prong set diamonds. The Ring band is engraved with design with diamonds on Platinum. The Ring band is made in 18K Yellow Gold ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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