Hancocks Colombian Emerald Ring in Platinum Calibre Step-Cut Diamond Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
An elegant emerald and diamond ring by Hancocks set horizontally to the centre with an emerald-cut
Hancocks Colombian Emerald Ring in Platinum Calibre Step-Cut Diamond Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
An elegant emerald and diamond ring by Hancocks set horizontally to the centre with an emerald-cut
Asscher Cut Engagement Ring. Gia 1ct Diamond Geometric Halo Ring Platinum H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Secondary Stone Cut: Calibre Baguette Cut Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Cluster Metal
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .72 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Round diamond and calibre hand cut sapphire halo engagement ring. GIA certified center diamond with
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 2.91 Carat Old Cut Diamond & Calibré Cut Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
diamond displays a soft and subtle champagne hue. Twenty calibré cut emeralds surround the centre stone in
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum .71 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Calibré Cut Sapphires
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This platinum engagement ring dates to the 1920s. The central .71ct transitional cut diamond (G-H
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
'Victorine' Ring Diamond Set with Calibre Cut Diamonds
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in Paris, FR
The 'Victorine' ring, designed as a round shape is mounted in 18k double white gold shank and
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Platinum Calibre Cut Ruby Ring Art Deco Style
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by the beauty of the greatest queens of France, the Octogonal Victorine engagement ring
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Style Platinum Calibre Cut Sapphire Ring With 0.70 Carat Diamond GIA
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by the beauty of France's greatest queens, the Victorine engagement ring offers a
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 0.30 Ct Vivid Green Calibre Cut Emerald with center 0.4 Ct Diamond Ring
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by the beauty of the greatest queens of France, the Victorine double band engagement ring
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Calibre Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
calibre cut natural sapphires of excellent royal blue color and a row of old rose cut diamonds. The back
Diamond, Sapphire
Hancocks 2.04ct Carat Old-Cut Diamond Ring with Calibre-Cut Sapphire Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
European brilliant cut diamond with GIA certificate Calibre cut sapphires weighing a total of 0.50 Carats
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Hancocks 2.50 Carat Old-Cut Diamond Ring with Calibre-Cut Sapphire Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
2.50 Carat I VS1 old European brilliant cut diamond with GIA certificate Calibre cut sapphires
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Hancocks 1.75 Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Calibre-Cut Sapphire Band
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful old cut diamond ring by Hancocks set to the centre with a bright and lively old
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Hancocks 5.03 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring with Tapering Calibre Set Sapphire
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
to your own Finger size 4.8 grams A stunning Asscher-cut diamond ring by Hancocks, set to the centre
Old European Cut Diamond Geometric Sapphire Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
: Sapphires Tertiary Stone Cut: Calibre Baguette Cut Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Geometric
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.02ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Ring w/ Calibre Rubies
Located in Montclair, NJ
platinum during the art deco period. The ring features a gorgeous GIA certified, emerald cut diamond
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Calibre Cut Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
. The centre stone is rubover and milgrain set with sixteen calibre cut diamonds in the surround. A
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
.69 Carat Emerald-Cut Art Deco Style Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Deco style home recently crafted in 18K white gold, royal blue calibre sapphires and small full-cut
Art Deco 2.18 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring with Calibre Sapphires
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hailing from the height of the Art Deco period, circa 1925, this fabulous trophy ring stars a
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum A striking example of Art Deco elegance, this antique engagement ring features a luminous old mine-cut diamond set within an in...
Diamond, Platinum
New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a incredible, brand new, custom made diamond and sapphire three stone engagement ring crafted in solid platinum. It features a gorgeous, GIA certified, 0.91 carat emeral...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 1.04 Carat Oval Diamond Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval diamond engagement ring. Unique horizontal set EGL certified bezel set 1.04ct oval Old European brilliant cut diamond, mounted in a 14k yellow gold solitaire setting. The diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in New York, NY
Classic, elegant estate Art Deco period 3.56 Carat natural blue sapphire diamond 18K white gold engagement ring Early 20th Century Circa 1920 Sapphire: 3.56 carats, octagonal, step c...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$18,400Sale Price|21% Off
Certified Diamond -18K Gold Engagement Ring: 4 Carat diamond ring-Luxury Jewelry
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
This ring is handmade in 18-karat white gold and is a true work of art. With a spectacular 4-carat diamond mounted in the air, it allows light to pass through the diamond and highlig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,160Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Art Deco inspired 18k white gold ring for the ages! It centers around a gorgeous bezel-set Asscher-cut diamond, weighing an estimated 0.55 carat, G/VS, set within a frame of calib...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Faux Pearl Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Faux Pearl and paste tiara from the 1920's. Paste elements with pearls are attached to a rhodium band and is hinged so that it can expand with wearer. Interior band ...
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond & Emerald Ribbon Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly breathtaking antique diamond engagement ring was crafted in solid platinum during the early art deco period. This ring features a large old European cut diamond that's nea...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
David Webb Diamond Pave 18k Gold Oval Link Necklace, 134.70g, USA
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite necklace by David Webb is a stunning display of luxury and craftsmanship. The piece features five oval links adorned with diamond pave, offering a sparkling and elegan...
Diamond, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 5 Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. 750...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning original target ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Square Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Fabulous, Art Deco ring. A beautiful square setting filled with natural calibrated rubies & a centre circle of natural, sparkl...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 This early Art Deco octagon shape engagement ring is handcrafted in platinum. The ring is centered with a sparkling old cushion cut diamond (7.10 x 6.5 x 4.15 mm, approxi...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,181Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 2.11Ct Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.11 carats of blue sapphire and 0.32 carats of sparkling diamonds. Blue Sapphire is a September birthstone and is believ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,180 / item
Art Déco inspired diamond and spinelle ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Art Déco inspired ring. The ring is set with a center old European cut diamond of 1 Carat (estimated J color - Si1 clarity) surrounded by dark spinel and 0.40 Carats 8/8 cut diamo...
Diamond, Black Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined tribute to antique elegance, this exceptional engagement ring centers around a GIA-certified 1.01 carat Old Mine Brilliant Cut diamond, celebrated for its romantic faceting...
Diamond, 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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