David Webb New York Bombe Rock Quartz Cocktail Ring Platinum 3.92 Cts Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
This exuberant statement piece has been crafted with his iconic bombe fluted shape in solid .950/.999 platinum with very high polished finish and embellished with a very nice selecti...
Diamond, Quartz, Platinum
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Wave Bombe Ring Set in 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ‘Wave’ ring set in 18k white gold. The ring depicts a stylised wave motif and features three horizontal waves split into sections. The c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Turquoise Blue Bombe Cluster/Cocktail ring in Bi-Metal 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
A turquoise and diamond bombe ring with stylised toothed petal surround set in 18 carat yellow gold.
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s Mario Buccellati Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone Bombe Ring
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver with a GIA certified center Old Mine cut Diamond weighing 1.78 carat, Y-Z color, SI1 clarity, GIA #5211353699. The ring also features two...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
18k Tow Tone Gold 1.60ctw Ruby Diamond Wide Domed Bombe Cigar Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.60ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bez...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Lotus Bombe Ring with 3.75 Ct Emerald and Blue Sapphire Petals and Pave Diamonds
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
8k White Gold. These any-finger rings include a dazzling square emerald solitaire of approximately 3.75 cts, pave set blue sapphire petals in a lotus motif and pave set brilliant cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
Unique Solid Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond & Green Onyx Big Bold Bombe Ring Size 7.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby- Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Red Color - 10x8.5mm (approx.) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brillian...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Round Brilliant Pave Set Black Diamond High Domed Bombe Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pavé Set - Fancy Black Color Total Carat Weight: 1.80++ (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 13.3...
Black Diamond, White Gold
French 18k Gold 3ctw Fiery Round Pave Diamond Bold Dome Bombe Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The French are truly perfectionists - This ring is no different. It is perfect! Perfect materials - solid luscious 18k yellow gold, colorless loupe clean ideal curt diamonds and magn...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage White Gold GIA 5.50ct No Heat Sapphire Diamond Open Wire Work Bombe Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Multi Prong Set - Periwinkle Blue Color - No Heat -4.0ct (approx. base on the certification measurements) ** See Certification...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Palladium, Silver
Vintage 14k TT Gold Inlaid Lapis Stripe .50ct Diamond Large High Dome Bombe Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent, vintage, bombé style ring was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Swiss Made 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Bombe' Band
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Made in Switzerland, this bombe' style band is exquisite from any angle! The French word bombe' translates to bomb in English for it's appealing rounded shape and this style made it'...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Multi-Gemstone Bombe Ring in Platinum and Gold, 11ct Emerald
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elaborate, multi-gemstone bombe ring from the 1960s is a glorious display of color and craftsmanship, masterfully set in platinum and gold.
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold
14k Diamond Pave Encrusted Band. Women or Men Diamond Dome Bombe Cluster band
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Size: 6 1/2 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Yellow Beautiful Diamond Pave Band. Dome shank. Beautiful collage of diamonds 2mm to 9mm...
Diamond
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Encrusted Bombe' Lattice Pattern Wide Band
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An intricately detailed bombe, lattice work ring, fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold with diamonds set across the front design area, and in a single line across the top and bottom.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Wide Bombe Band with Mill Grained Edges
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An intricately detailed bombe, lattice work ring, fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold with diamonds set across the front design area, and in a single line along the top and bottom.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald 18k White Gold Toi Et Moi Oval Pavé Statement Dome Bombé Style Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Prominent Statement Ding made of 18k Solid White gold (750 Hallmark). The prestigious Ring features a twin pair of oval-shaped Natural Zambian Emeralds of a Beautiful, grassy green c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
NALLY GIA Natural Color Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified Colored Diamond Ring. This bombe style ring has with a center diamond of 4.28 carat marquise shape. diamond with GIA Certificate color: Fancy Deep Brown-Orange, Clarity...
Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking and sculptural mid-century sapphire and diamond bombe ring, masterfully crafted in platinum and white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco, Platinum, Zircon and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Bombe Ring, circa 1920s, featuring a 2.30 carat Old European cut diamond surrounded by 4.50 carats of Old European cut diamond pavé.
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A mid-Century 18k gold ruby and diamond bombe bypass ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. This pretty fluted ring is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.65 cts in total.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry, Certified 19.22 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Contemporary Cabochon Emerald Diamond Cocktail Bombé Ring, made in the 21st century, is crafted in 18K white gold and features a cabochon green emerald with an estimated weight o...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 5.12ct Colombian Emerald and 3.45ct Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The shoulders of this exceptional emerald and diamond bombe ring blend seamlessly with the plain shank.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.20 Carat Baguette Marquise Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Dome Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold men’s diamond cluster statement ring, circa 1990s, featuring an invisibly set baguette diamond oval center cluster totaling approximately 3.30 carats, surrounded by a...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's Lapis and Diamond Dress Ring in Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage lapis and diamond bombe dress ring set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Rock Crystal and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
David Webb rock crystal and diamond bombe shape ring featuring 58 bead set round brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of 2.3 carats.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard 18k White Gold Diamond Set Ice Cube Ring B&P 825442-1109
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The ring is composed of 1.5cm X 1.5cm iconic square ice cube motif, fully pave set with round brilliant cut diamonds, set to a 4mm half eternity pave set diamond bombe ring with a to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oscar Heyman Mid-Century Sapphire Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-century bombé sapphire and diamond cocktail ring was designed and created in 1950 by Oscar Heyman.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.25 CTW Diamond Platinum Pierced Scrolling Vintage Bombé Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring five old European cut diamonds bead set east to west in octagonal form heads Weighing approximately 1.01 carats total - G/H color with VS2 clarity With a pierced scroll mot...
Diamond, Platinum
A French Ruby And Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
This bombe ring features scintillating diamonds with two single rows of attractive rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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Pave Diamond Bombe Ring, French, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
This very wearable and chic ring is designed as a pave-set diamond dome, mounted in platinum and with French assay marks, circa 1950s. The total weight of the diamonds is approximate...
Diamond, Platinum
An Art Deco emerald and diamond bombe cluster ring
Located in London, GB
This mesmerizing Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond bombe cluster ring is part of the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles ...
Diamond, Emerald, 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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