1900s Antique Diamond White Gold Platinum Flower Shape Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats white gold, owl hallmark and platinum, mascaron hallmark. This beautiful and
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Exclusive platinum cluster ring with 2.27 ct old brilliant-cut diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
Luxurious diamond crimson ring made of 0.916 platinum. Origin: Netherlands, first half of the 20th
Diamond, Platinum
1900s Antique Japon Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Platinum ring, dog head hallmark. This magnificent round antique ring is set with a central
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Ring Continental, circa 1910
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Platinum and 18K (tested) Diamond Ring, Continental, C.1910. The Ring platinum and diamond
Diamond
Natural Untreated 14.50 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, GB
A natural untreated 14.50 carat sapphire diamond ring set in platinum. This truly stunning ring is
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 1920s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Round Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. Charming antique ring, its round shape is openworked
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Charming antique ring, the upper part of the ring is
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 1920s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Swirl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold ring, eagle head hallmark, and platinum. Refined antique ring, it is
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Garnet Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This sublime antique ring is round in shape and adorned
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 1910s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. Charming antique ring, it is constituted of a motive
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Modern 1.26 Carat Pink Sapphire 1.07 Carat Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carats yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark. This feminine
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
French 20th Century Andalusite Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Platinum Oval Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. A sublime and original antique ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. A timeless flower ring, its round setting is set in the
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique French Sapphire Old Cut Diamond Cluster Rose Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring was made early 20th century. It is set in the centre with a natural
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Pl...
Sold|$1,850
Five-Stone Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Belle Epoque era. Designed with five old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1 carat. Crafted
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$1,850
Five-Stone Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Belle Epoque era. Designed with five old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1 carat. Crafted
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$17,181
Ruby and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque style ruby and diamond plaque ring, set with a transition-cut diamond in the centre
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris, Rare Ruby & Diamond Swivelling Ring, C. 1910
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Cartier, Paris Diamond & Ruby Swivelling Ring, C. 1910 From the Belle Epoque period, this early
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
French 19th Century Garnet Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Crafted in 18k gold and platinum. Stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 5 and may be resized.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Very Fine Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
.91 cts. This Belle Epoche ring is both 18K (the shank) and platinum which is typical of many rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$2,350
French Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
else in the world, withstanding the tough test of time. This navette ring features a vivacious blue
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$49,000
4.01 Carat Old Mine Rhombus Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
diamonds on the shoulders. The ring is made in platinum and signed Lucas. Ring size L (51), can be
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Filigree Dome Bombe' Wedding Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, accounts for 3/4 carats of sparkle. The bombe' style Belle Epoque era antique hugs your finger with a low
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Demantoid Garnet 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A truly breathtaking Vintage cluster ring. Centrally positioned is a bright 20 point diamond
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Cornflower Blue Natural Ceylon Sapphire 5.85 Carat and Diamond Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Belle Epoch Octagon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, ca. 1910s A very stunning ring centring an
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$9,043
1900s French Antique Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinium and 18 carat yellow gold, owl and grotesque hallmarks. This splendid Lovers
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
platinum over 14K gold and flanked by diamond-set platinum ribbons. The ring is marked with later Soviet
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$2,379
French 1920s Antique Round Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Platinum ring and 18 carats white gold, dog and eagle head hallmarks. This gorgeous round antique
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Platinum
Antique gold ring with diamonds and pearl, Toi et Moi, France, early XX century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
. Origin: France, early XX century, Belle Epoque era (preserved French hallmark) Ring made of yellow 14
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Toi et Moi gold ring with diamonds, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique ring made of yellow gold (0.680 fineness) and platinum (0.900 fineness) with diamonds. A
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
Natural Pearl and 1.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Crossover Bypass Band Ring
Located in London, GB
weighs 6.2gr and presents the French hallmark - The Mascaron for Platinum. The ring size is 51.5 (EU
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
"Toi et Moi" ring with emerald and diamonds, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ring so-called "Toi et Moi" with emerald and diamonds. The name "toi et moi" refers to the
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique English ring with diamonds and rubies, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antiquarian English filigree gold ring with diamonds and rubies from the early 20th century. A
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique French 2.00ct Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
platinum, with French hallmarks. Circa 1900s. The ring is a size 6 3/4 and may be resized. About this Item
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Rose-Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, and platinum, owl and mascaron hallmarks. Delightful antique solitaire
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1900s French Sapphire Diamond Platinium Yellow Gold Antique Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark and platinium, mascraon hallmark. This beautiful
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
French 3.53 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamonds Pompadour Engagement Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark. Sublime
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
20th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clover Shape Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Bright antique ring, its setting represents a three-leaf
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Sapphire Double Row Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark and platinum, mascaron hallmark. Magnificent antique
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, and platinum, owl and mascaron hallmarks. In the shape of a flower
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gol...
French 20th Century Joseph Legrand Peridot Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. This magnificent
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. The setting of this feminine antique ring represents a
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
French 20th Century Yellow Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark. A feminine
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Sold|$4,950
Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$1,300
1910s Belle Époque Diamond on Platinum Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Belle Epoque Diamond on Platinum Ring. Circa 1910. Former collection of a French Lady. Ring size
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Belle Époque Sapphire Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual platinum Belle Époque ring is designed as a flower of fantasy. Twelve Navette cut
Emerald, Platinum
Antique Belle Epoque Filigree Platinum Amethyst Cabochon Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Belle Époque ring is crafted in platinum. It features a smooth, purple amethyst cabochon
Amethyst, Platinum
Belle Époque Five-Stone Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegance and beauty radiates from this classic five stone ring from the Belle Epoque period
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Belle Epoque Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Belle Epoque platinum and gold ring with a blue sapphire and diamonds. The ring centers on a
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Belle Epoque Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
together by a rectangular frame of old cut diamonds. Set in a hand made ring that has a head of platinum
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Crossover Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Crossover Ring. Featuring two old mine cut diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
Approximately 6 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Belle Epoque Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds and hand crafted in 18k white gold along with platinum. Stamped with French hallmarks. Ring
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Belle Époque French Diamond Pearl Gold Platinum Heart Ring
Located in New York, NY
Charming French Belle Epoque platinum top 18 karat yellow gold diamond and pearl ring. The central
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1900s French Belle Époque Diamonds Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
beautiful and beautiful Belle Epoque ring in perfect condition.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Belle Epoque French Old European Cut Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully designed and masterfully hand-crafted Belle Epoque ring is pave-set with 21
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Belle Époque Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring Set in Rose Gold and Platinum
Located in London, England
A spectacular Belle Epoque diamond coronet cluster ring in 18-karat rose gold and platinum. Set to
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Belle Époque Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1910s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful sapphire cabochon and old cut diamonds ring from the Belle Époque period in platinum
Diamond, Sapphire, 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.