Cluster 1 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cluster 1 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold All Tariffs Paid This ring features mixed cut diamonds making cluster of dainty shapes set together in clustered way making ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,392Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.87 Ct Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.87 Ct Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold This ring showcases an elegant oval-cut emerald at the center, surrounded by a halo of brilliant round ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.87 Ct Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring 18k Solid Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.87 Ct Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring 18k Solid Gold This ring showcases an elegant oval-cut emerald at the center, surrounded by a halo of brilliant round ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,106Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.8Ct SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.8Ct SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold This exquisite ring features a remarkable arrangement of multiple pear-cut diamonds, set gracefully ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald SI/H Diamond Halo Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald SI/H Diamond Halo Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold This pear-shaped emerald ring is surrounded by a radiant halo of brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a luxur...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,918Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.50 Ct SI /HI Baguette Round Cluster Diamond Two Tone Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.50 Ct SI /HI Baguette Round Cluster Diamond Two Tone Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold Designed with meticulous symmetry and stunning brilliance, this bold cocktail ring channels Art Deco gl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1918 Antique 3 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 8.75 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Three - stones Ring hand - made in 1918. In finest used condition after 106 years of existence :) Band with plain shoulders in solid 18ct Yellow Gold crown featuring plati...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Elegant Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters holding oval cut natural Rose Red Ruby and 2 brilliant cut Diamonds. Custom made in Sweden, Stockholm, hallmarked 18K. H...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Large Oval Cut Kunzite Ring. 24ct and French Cut Ruby Halo Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Kunzite Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 24.1-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Primary Stone Color: Pink Saturated Color Secondary Stone: Kunzite Secondary Stone Weigh...
Ruby, Kunzite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Trabert & Hoeffer with Mauboussin Burmese Ruby Cocktail Ring, circa 1940.
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Trabert & Hoeffer with Mauboussin Burmese ruby cocktail ring. Set with a cluster of ten oval cabochon cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with a combined...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.50 Ct SI /HI Baguette Round Cluster Diamond Two Tone Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.50 Ct SI /HI Baguette Round Cluster Diamond Two Tone Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Designed with meticulous symmetry and stunning brilliance, this bold cocktail ring channels Art Deco gl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Certified 40 Carat Natural Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Certified 40-carat natural unheated Ceylon (Sri Lankan) yellow sapphire, ruby and diamond cluster cocktail ring in 14kt yellow gold. Made in an unusual warm alloy that is in between ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color and Rose Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A bold cocktail ring centered with a cushion-cut natural Fancy Brown Diamond in rich cognac-chocolate tones, framed by a crisp halo of natural white diamonds that intensifies its dep...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,684Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 14k White Gold Pear and Marquise-Cut Diamond Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace natural elegance with the Spectrum Diamond Statement Ring. This refined design features a prominent central pear-cut diamond, beautifully accented by a symmetrical, V-shaped ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
From $3,016 / item
Spectrum 18k White Gold Pear and Marquise-Cut Diamond Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Embrace natural elegance with the Spectrum Diamond Statement Ring. This refined design features a prominent central pear-cut diamond, beautifully accented by a symmetrical, V-shaped ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail 3.44TCW Blue Sapphire Gemstone Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cocktail 3.44TCW Blue Sapphire Gemstone Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold This ring features a prominent, deep blue, natural oval-cut sapphire at its heart, exhibiting a mesmeri...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail 3.44TCW Blue Sapphire Gemstone Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Solid Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This ring features a prominent, deep blue, natural oval-cut sapphire at its heart, exhibiting a mesmerizing gradient of color. The central sapphire is magnificently framed by a brill...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Baguette Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Halo Pendant in 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Metal: 18K White Gold Design: Layered Cushion Pendant with Illusion Diamond Center and Ruby Halo Center Stones: Natural Diamonds Center Setting: Illusion Set Ba...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Boucheron Ruby Bracelet Diamond Gold Platinum Burmese Ruby GIA, French
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond-set platinum ribbons curve across the ruby clusters, creating a flowing sculptural design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
3.15 ct Ruby & 0.76 ct Diamond Halo Drop Earrings 14K White Gold Bridal Gift
Located in Deira, AE
An oval ruby in a mixed round-and-baguette halo sits above a pear-cut ruby framed the same way, the two linked into a compact drop. The rubies read a deep, vivid red against bright w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco French Multi-Gem 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Wheel Barrow Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional white gold wheel barrow with a spinning front wheel Featuring a cluster of various gemstones prong bezel, and mounted inside Comprised of an old European cu...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Ruby And Diamond Earrings Day & Night Vintage Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vintage earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and showcase a vibrant arrangement of cabochon rubies paired with round brilliant cut diamonds. The top part features a cluster ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Demi Parure Suite, USA, 21st Century
Located in New York, NY
A visually intriguing mix of design details comes together in this Contemporary Diamond and Ruby Demi Parure Suite, comprised of three thematically related pieces - a pair of ear cli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Polki Diamond Meenakari Pendant Necklace, 2.68cts Bridal Gifts
Located in Deira, AE
A double-strand gold bead chain carries a square meenakari and polki diamond pendant, enamel-worked on both faces. Every diamond is natural polki, uncut and rose-set: 2.68ct total. 1...
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Statement Handcrafted Bracelet with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The perfectly shaped emerald cut cabochon nine gems are aesthetically held in the solid gold bezel art-deco setting exemplified by the mix fancy shape polki diamond cluster covering ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye...
Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Square Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco style ruby and diamond square cluster ring, the central octagonal-cut ruby estimated to weigh 0.6 carats, surrounded by eighteen round brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to...
Diamond, Ruby
Art Deco 2.76ct Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring, Platinum, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco ruby and diamond ring, the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.76 carats, accompanied by GCS report, stating to be of Burmese origin with no indications of heating, four claw-...
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.