Edwardian 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Duchess / Tiara Ring
Located in London, England
This is an exceptional example of an Edwardian tiara ring in the manner of Chaumet. These tiara rings are sometimes known as Belle Epoque antique Duchess rings.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco ruby diamond platinum tiara ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting Art Deco tiara ring is a beautifully romantic 1920’s design, centered by a marquise cut ruby weighing approximately 1.00 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold TW 1.55 Carat Old Cut Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian tiara ring. It is crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1910.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1.25 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 1.48 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Tiara Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The sapphire and diamond tiara ring in gold combines regal symbolism with refined gemstone contrast.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau 2.25 Ct Solid Australian Opal Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
1895 The New Art was born in Paris Art Nouveau jewellery was a short-lived period of design that focused on women and nature and was worn by only select members of society It only la...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Unique old "tiara" ring with sapphire and diamonds, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Origin: Western Europe, early 20th century. Tiara-style ring with a majestic 0.80ct marquise-cut sapphire and 12 old brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.40ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
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 Crown or Tiara motif of great beauty.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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 a bygone era with our enchanting tiara ring, a delicate testament to the late 19th ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
New Orleans Fleur de Lis Black and White Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Constructed of a Sterling Silver top section & 14KT Yellow Gold base, this period Antique New Orleans Fleur de Lis Tiara style ring features a central 1.80 carat Pear cut Natural Bla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Platinum Ruby Tiara Eternity Band
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In a Finger Size 6 7/8, to be sized upon request. Video of ring available at request as well. We offer an impeccable presentation, as well as detailed gift-wrap of your choice, wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Belle Époque Emerald and Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in London, GB
It has been exceptionally made and although the band is 18ct yellow gold the stones are set in silver. Tiara rings are notoriously difficult to attain, so we very pleased to have th...
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 Tiara Ring, crafted in the 1860s, is a remarkable testament to the artistry of the era.
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 weighing approximately 0.45 carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Tiara Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a modified brilliant cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.34 carats total - transparent medium blue Set with yellow gold bezel with a pierced platinum-topped tiara-like ga...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum 1.75 Carat Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Edwardian Estate Composition: 14K Yellow Gold & Platinum Primary Stones: Three Pear and Twenty-Six Old European Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: Approximately 1.75 Carats Color/...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Rosy Yellow Gold GIA 1.31ct Old Pear Cut Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Pear Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Color in Person - Q/R Color - SI1 Clarity - 1.31ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details B...
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 gold and platinum.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
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 peridot, a 1.15-carat amethyst and a 1.20-carat diamond arranged in the ico...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Antique Amethyst Gold Bishop Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The 18Kt chased setting decorated with puttis holding religious symbols cups and tiara The ring has been made during the Pope Leone XIII (Gioacchino Pecci) 1878-1903 reign.
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 two old European cut diamonds.
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 diamonds and two cabochon cut blue sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
The Zsa Zsa Gabor Diamond Tiara
Located in Chicago, IL
Having flexible sections, the Tiara has rings on each end where it is attached to the hair by hair pins.
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 cut pear shape Diamond approximately 1/3 carat and further set with numerous old c...
Diamond, 15k Gold
Belle Époque Sapphire and Diamond Tiara Ring
Located in London, GB
Tiara rings are notoriously difficult to attain, so we very pleased to have this one for sale.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiara-Motif Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Centered with three old-European cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.35ct each, this alluring ring is further adorned with old-European cut, baguette-cut and pear-cut diamonds weighing 1...
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 cut diamonds with approximately 5 cts. One can easily remove the frame and wear t...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Crown Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
This beautiful Victorian ring features a charming tiara motif picked out in white diamonds and fine rubies.
Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Belle Époque Natural Pearl, Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Sometimes known as a tiara ring, this particular design was very popular during this period.
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.
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 Victorian period 1880 ca. Hand crafted during the time of solid 18 KT gold, marked. So wea...
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 circular-cut diamonds, the centrepiece of this ring is an oval natural saltwater pearl...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
Antique Belle Époque 14K Yellow Gold 1.5ct Diamond Bouquet Ring.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Belle Époque ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, designed as a beautiful, stylized bouquet of flowers, adorned with four chunky old cut diamonds, approx. 1.50 ct in total. Diamonds cla...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Nice German cluster Emeralds and Diamonds Ring. Plain band and shoulders. Openwork crown in White Gold 16mm x 12.6mm x 6.9mm deep. All stones with open backs. Claw set natural oval c...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Victorian Style Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Style Rose Cut Diamond Ring 1 Rose Cut Diamond - 1.06 Carats Full Cut Diamond - 0.39 Carats 18 K Gold - 3.35 Grams Silver - 1.53 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold
Certified Edwardian Platinum 2.20 Carat Central Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian engagement ring crafted in 900 platinum and 18K gold. Circa 1900. The piece is certified by the Assay Office with a gemstone testing report. The ring is set wi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$4,796Sale Price|43% Off
Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Dazzling & Rare
Located in Northampton, MA
This Georgian-era (circa 1830) ruby and table-cut diamond ring was created entirely by hand over two-hundred years ago, though the shank itself is more recent (though still antique)...
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Victorian 1.75 Ct Diamond J VVS plus .85 Ct Rare Cluster ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This marvelous antique Diamond ring is Victorian period 1890 ca Skillfully hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold in traditional cluster design with the main stone set in the middle and a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,950Sale Price|41% Off
1910 Edwardian Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous Edwardian engagement ring showcasing a dreamy old mine-cut diamond set in Platinum! Crowned by a 0.79 ct icy white old mine cut diamond at its center, this platinu...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum, Edwardian 2 Carat Diamond Upfinger Oval Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Oval Diamond Ring Platinum Circa 1910 A breathtaking example of Edwardian elegance, this antique diamond ring is crafted in luxurious platinum and dates to the early 20th...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 1.5 carats ring head centered with a larger rose cut diamond flanked with smaller rose cut diamonds in detailed work o...
1938 Ring Natural 1ct. Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
This ring has navette or boat shaped crown with Platinum clusters melted into solid 18K Rose Gold . Central stone is marquise cut natural Blue Sapphire surrounded with 16 old Europea...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 3.50 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 This classic Victorian era 14K gold cluster ring features chunky and very clean old cushion cut diamonds. Weight of the principal diamond is 1.04 carats (I color, VS1 cl...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian Rose Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rose Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring. An exceptional quality rose diamond small loss to the enamel. 0.65 Carat
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Diamond Marquise / Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian-era diamond ring, a stunning piece crafted in 18ct gold and platinum that emb...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
A 14k Gold and SIlver Ring set with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 14 carat yellow gold and silver cluster ring set with a large diamond flower of rose cut diamonds. The round center stone (8 x 0.15 crt H-J, P), surrounded by a border of eight sm...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emeralds & Yellow Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. Th weight of the Emeralds is 0.53 carats. The Emeralds are complete...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring A striking blend of elegance and bold design, this vintage ring showcases a dazzling old Rose Cut diamond at its heart, radiating...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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