Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Platinum 0.81ctw Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Or the shimmering seed pearls? This Belle Epoque ring centres upon a pair of large, old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A delightful antique You and Me ring, set with a wave-shaped gold wire framing a brilliant-cut diamond and a claw-set ruby. Total diamond weight : 0.12 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Purple Sapphire Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. A feminine antique trilogy ring, it is adorned on its claws setting with an oval purple sapphire, flanked on either side by a half-pearl o...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
20th Century Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Cloverleaf Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. An original and elegant antique ring in the shape of a 4-leaf clover, with a cushion-cut diamond in the center. Each petal of the clover is...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 20th Century 1, 17 Carat Certified Natural Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Splendid yellow gold setting, it is openworked of gold arabesques, strewn with small gold pearls and decorated in its center in clo...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Openwork Lozenge Shape Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow and rose gold. This elegant antique ring is made of rose gold wire forming an openwork lozenge, the center of which is adorned with 2 flowers with yellow gold...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Silver Ø 8.25 US/8.8gr
Located in SE
Old 18th - 19th cent. sparkling beauty with dome of the crown in Silver on 18K Yellow Gold holding 19 rose cut Diamonds. Largest stone in the center is Ø 4.5mm / 0. 4ct , 18 around i...
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Fine Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A delightful You and Me antique ring, set with a wave-shaped gold wire framing a round, high claw-set diamond and a fine, pearl-set half-pearl. Height :...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 50 Carat Star Ruby Cabochon 18K White Gold Gypsy Style Heavy Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: - Item Type: Ring - Metal Type: 18K White Gold - Weight: 31 grams - Size: 8 Center Stone Details: - Gemstone Type: Star Ruby - Carat: 50 Carats (approx.) - Cut: Cab...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Natural No Heated Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. A charming antique ring with a very flat, oval-shaped setting featuring a center-set natural light blue sapphire surrounded by platinum-set rose-cut diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinu...
French 20th Century Tsavorite Green Garnet Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. A charming round-shaped antique ring set with a deep green garnet in a circle of fine half-pearls. Total weight of the garnet : 0.9...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.16 Carat Natural Diamond Princess Cut Eternity Ring Band G-H SI 14k White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.16 Carat Natural Diamond Princess Cut Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way 1.16CT G-H SI1-SI2 2 mm in width 14K White Gold, Channel set, 2.4 g...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,021Sale Price|40% Off
20th Century Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, owl hallmark. Charming antique you and me jewel, this ring is set on its top of an antique cushion-cut diamond in illusion setting, and a cultured pearl ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear-cut sapphire bow ring in 18k white gold, romantic ribbon vintage ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Pear-cut sapphire bow ring in 18 karat white gold. A Belle Epoque-style knot ring, set with a 0.76-carat pear-shaped sapphire and 0.11 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark, and platinum, mascaron hallmark. Lovely antique charm ring, it is adorned on its top of an antique brilliant cut diamond set with claws an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Oval-Cut Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular ring from the Suzy Levian collection features 14k gold. An array of white diamonds (.15cttw) accent the perfect green color of the emerald gemstone center stone (.75...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pink Sapphire Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 K Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Elegant antique ring from the Belle Epoque, with a movement at the top and a beaded closed setting of a fine half-pearl and a pink sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, G...
18k multi color cocktail gold ring
Located in London, GB
Then no party outfit is complete without a Fortuna ring.Be the belle of the ball in this twinkling ring.
1884 Ring natural Seed Pearls Enamel solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 1.1 gr
Located in SE
Antique 18K Gold Ring decorated with hand - engraved enameled eight- pointed Star and three natural River Pearls. Crown : 7.5 mm in diameter x 2.7 mm deep. Larger pearl is Ø 2.25 m...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
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
Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Three-Stone Pear Shape
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape 2.60 Carat Primary Stones: Natural AAA Colombian Emerald Shape or Cut: Pear Cut Average Color/Clarity: Intense AAA Fine...
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Art Deco Coral Cameo Goddess Woman Ring Yellow Gold Antique Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and rare antique Art Deco - Victorian - Belle Epoque Coral Cameo Ring with a hand carved image of a classical goddess woman set in a gorgeous open work...
Coral, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Toi et Moi diamond pearl ring in platinum and 18 karat gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Belle Époque ring, circa 1900/1910, probably France.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Natural Pearl .85 Ct Mine Cut Diamond Rare ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Beautiful Era This stunning Belle Epoque/ Edwardian period ring is extremely elegant Belle Epoque time lasted a few years, it was a period abundant of creativity and saw the emer...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
18ct Rose Gold Pearl & Old Pear Diamond Moi et Toi Ring, Early 20th C.
Located in London, England
A beautifully balanced Belle Époque French moi et toi ring, set in warm 18ct rose gold.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Sapphire Snake Ring Antique Victorian French 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU - VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE - ENTWINED SNAKE RING WITH TWO SPECTACULAR NATURAL UNTREATED FINE BLUE SAPPHIRE SET HEADS.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Cameo Goddess Woman Ring 18 Karat White Gold Antique Neoclassic
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and rare antique Art Deco - Victorian - Belle Epoque Coral Cameo Ring with a magnificent hand carved image of a classical goddess woman set in a gorgeo...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Mercury Roman God Bloodstone Intaglio Ring Gold Victorian Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique Belle Epoque, Victorian ring with a beautiful hand carved Intaglio of a Roman Warrior God with a winged helmet, Mercury or Hermes, in Bloodstone.
Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Ruby and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : In the spirit of antique Belle Epoque rings, this ruby-diamond ring sits perfectly on the finger.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Coral Cameo Goddess Woman Ring White Yellow Gold Antique Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and rare antique Art Deco - Victorian - Belle Epoque Coral Cameo Ring with a hand carved image of a classical goddess woman set in a gorgeous open work...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage No Heat Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring, App. 1.22 TCW, GIA
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Natural No Heat Blue Sapphire And Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring. This beautiful, traditional vintage three stone ring has a magnificent round faceted, navy blue color sapphire c...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Chrome Tourmaline and Diamond Ring of 18k Gold by Enrico Cirio
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This Belle Époque–style crossover ring (circa 1960–1970) is set with a vivid green chrome tourmaline weighing approximately 1.34 carats, paired with 22 brilliant-cut diamonds totalin...
Diamond, Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Coral Cameo Pearl Goddess Woman Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Neoclassic
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and rare antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Coral Cameo Ring with a hand carved image of a classical goddess woman set in a gorgeous 14 Karat Yellow Gold...
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Russian Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond Ring Flower Clover 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary Russian Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque Rose Cut Diamond Ring in a Flower Clover motif of great beauty.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
Edwardian 1910 Natural pearl Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.36 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian ring with diamonds and natural pearl. A beautiful ring from the Belle Epoque period, created during the Edwardian period, back in the 1910.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Belle-Époque Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle-Époque ruby and diamond cluster ring, the central old brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 carat, set to an openwork quatrefoil design cluster surround of calibr...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Belle Epoque Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This exceptional Belle Epoque ring comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Belle Époque Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring exemplifies the toned back, monochromatic styles of the Belle Epoque and Edwardian era, which moved away from Victorian opulence for a more streamlined look.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
The delicate scroll motif of the ring shank is classically Belle Epoque. This is an elegant and romantic piece and would make a fabulously unique engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Navette-Shaped Ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning Belle Epoque ring is from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 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.