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Estate Platinum Carré Cut Square Diamond Eternity Band 3.78ctw F VS1 Sz 6.25
Estate Platinum Carré Cut Square Diamond Eternity Band 3.78ctw F VS1 Sz 6.25

Estate Platinum Carré Cut Square Diamond Eternity Band 3.78ctw F VS1 Sz 6.25

Located in Winter Springs, FL

Details: Metal: Platinum Diamond Weight: Approximately 3.78 carats total weight Diamond Count: 21 Diamond Cut: Carré cut Color: G–H Clarity: VS1+ Setting: Shared prong eternit...

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1950’s Platinum Carré Diamond & Vivid Emerald Scroll Cocktail Ring
Vintage 1950’s Platinum Carré Diamond & Vivid Emerald Scroll Cocktail Ring

Vintage 1950’s Platinum Carré Diamond & Vivid Emerald Scroll Cocktail Ring

Located in Winter Springs, FL

The ring is channel set with approximately 2.40 carats total weight of carré-cut diamonds, each weighing approximately .20 carat, graded approximately G–I color and VS1–VS2 clarity, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Carre Cut 1.50 Ct Channel Set Diamond Wedding Eternity Band Set in Platinum
Carre Cut 1.50 Ct Channel Set Diamond Wedding Eternity Band Set in Platinum

Carre Cut 1.50 Ct Channel Set Diamond Wedding Eternity Band Set in Platinum

By Simon Ardem

Located in New York, NY

Diamond Eternity Band set in Platinum, featuring 35 beautifully matched Carre cut diamonds in a channel setting. This classic piece has the following specifications; Color and Clarit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate 18K Carré Square Cut Diamond Band Numbered 1.50ctw F Vs Sz 3.5
Estate 18K Carré Square Cut Diamond Band Numbered 1.50ctw F Vs Sz 3.5

Estate 18K Carré Square Cut Diamond Band Numbered 1.50ctw F Vs Sz 3.5

Located in Winter Springs, FL

An 18 karat yellow gold ring set with five carré cut natural diamonds in a channel setting.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Estate Platinum Carre Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4
Vintage Estate Platinum Carre Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4

Vintage Estate Platinum Carre Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band - Size 6 1/4

Located in Great Neck, NY

This gorgeous vintage estate Carre cut diamond band is crafted in platinum. This ring features gorgeous Carre cut diamonds that are set on top of the ring.

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Carre Cut 1.50 Ct Channel Set Diamond Wedding Eternity Band Set in Platinum
Carre Cut 1.50 Ct Channel Set Diamond Wedding Eternity Band Set in Platinum

Carre Cut 1.50 Ct Channel Set Diamond Wedding Eternity Band Set in Platinum

By Simon Ardem

Located in New York, NY

Diamond Eternity Band set in Platinum, featuring 35 beautifully matched Carre cut diamonds in a channel setting. This classic piece has the following specifications; Color and Clarit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Platinum Carre Diamond & Sapphire High Profile band Ring Size 4.5
Vintage Platinum Carre Diamond & Sapphire High Profile band Ring Size 4.5

Vintage Platinum Carre Diamond & Sapphire High Profile band Ring Size 4.5

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s): – (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Carre Square Step Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color - VS1-VS2 Clarity - 0.33ctw (exact) (3) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Square Step Cut - Prong S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Ruby Wedding Band. Carre Cut Ruby Eternity Band Platinum Art Deco 1920
Antique Ruby Wedding Band. Carre Cut Ruby Eternity Band Platinum Art Deco 1920

Antique Ruby Wedding Band. Carre Cut Ruby Eternity Band Platinum Art Deco 1920

Located in New York, NY

Primary Stone: Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2.80 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Care Cut Jewelry Type: Ring / Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Eternity Band, Art Deco Band Metal: Platin...

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Carre Cut White Sapphire Eternity Band - Size 7 1/2
Antique Art Deco Platinum Carre Cut White Sapphire Eternity Band - Size 7 1/2

Antique Art Deco Platinum Carre Cut White Sapphire Eternity Band - Size 7 1/2

Located in Great Neck, NY

This classic eternity band is crafted in platinum. The ring features carre cut white sapphires set around the entire band.

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 1ctw Carré Square Step Illusion Set Diamond 5 Stone Band Ring
Vintage Platinum 1ctw Carré Square Step Illusion Set Diamond 5 Stone Band Ring

Vintage Platinum 1ctw Carré Square Step Illusion Set Diamond 5 Stone Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Carré Square Step Cut - Illusion Set - VS1/VS2 Clarity - H/I Color - 1.00ctw (exact) Total Carat Weight: 1.00 (exact) Material: Solid .9...

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Estate 18K White Gold Carre Cut Diamond Half Wedding Band - Size 7 3/4
Vintage Estate 18K White Gold Carre Cut Diamond Half Wedding Band - Size 7 3/4

Vintage Estate 18K White Gold Carre Cut Diamond Half Wedding Band - Size 7 3/4

Located in Great Neck, NY

This gorgeous band features white Carre cut diamond set on top of the band. The ring has a beautiful matte finish on the band and is in great condition with a low profile.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.05 Carat Kashmir Blue Color Sapphire Diamond Carré Gold Vintage Ring
Art Deco 1.05 Carat Kashmir Blue Color Sapphire Diamond Carré Gold Vintage Ring

Art Deco 1.05 Carat Kashmir Blue Color Sapphire Diamond Carré Gold Vintage Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Surrounded by prong set and some bezel set .25tcw Single Cut Diamonds. Hand crafted 18K White Gold Carré mounting.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Sapphire Ring. 0.80ct Carre 0.90ct Round Diamond
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Sapphire Ring. 0.80ct Carre 0.90ct Round Diamond

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Sapphire Ring. 0.80ct Carre 0.90ct Round Diamond

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite vintage cocktail ring showcases a row of carré cut sapphires, with an approximate total weight of approx. 0.8-carats.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Zorab Creation Aquamarine and Diamond Les Trois Carres Ring
Zorab Creation Aquamarine and Diamond Les Trois Carres Ring

Zorab Creation Aquamarine and Diamond Les Trois Carres Ring

By Zorab Creation

Located in San Diego, CA

A bold, colorful and sophisticated three-stone ring featuring a 5.06-carat yellow beryl flanked by two 3.63-carat aqua beryls and further adorned with 1.58-carat diamond pavé. The ge...

Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Palladium

3.25 Carat Carre Square Diamond 18K White Gold 3 Row Brick Pattern Band Ring
3.25 Carat Carre Square Diamond 18K White Gold 3 Row Brick Pattern Band Ring

3.25 Carat Carre Square Diamond 18K White Gold 3 Row Brick Pattern Band Ring

Located in Miami, FL

This striking 18K white gold wide band ring features 90 carré-cut diamonds totaling 2.75 carats channel-set in a three-row staggered brick pattern across the face, flanked by 60 roun...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

ART DECO 1940 Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 2.34 Cwt Carre Diamonds & Emeralds
ART DECO 1940 Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 2.34 Cwt Carre Diamonds & Emeralds

ART DECO 1940 Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 2.34 Cwt Carre Diamonds & Emeralds

Located in Miami, FL

Diamonds: Mount channels settings, with 12 calibrated square carre-cut diamonds, with a total combined weight of 1.76 carats, white colorless F/G color, VVS clarity.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Flip Band. Carre Cut Sapphire and Ruby two rows Diamond 14 Karat Gold
Victorian Flip Band. Carre Cut Sapphire and Ruby two rows Diamond 14 Karat Gold

Victorian Flip Band. Carre Cut Sapphire and Ruby two rows Diamond 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

Other Details: Primary Gemstones: Ruby, Sapphire, Diamonds Gemstone Cuts: Carré Cut Sapphire and Ruby Jewelry Type: Flip Band Ring Style: Victorian Flip Ring, Eternity Band, Half E...

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

8 Carat Blue Sapphire Cab Carre'Blue Sapphires Diamonds White Gold Cocktail Ring
8 Carat Blue Sapphire Cab Carre'Blue Sapphires Diamonds White Gold Cocktail Ring

8 Carat Blue Sapphire Cab Carre'Blue Sapphires Diamonds White Gold Cocktail Ring

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

Classy Art Deco 14 White Gold Ring with a 8 Carats Round Blue Sapphire Cabochon in the center 4 small lines of rectangular cut Blue Sapphires with " invisible setting"and 22 full cut...

Category

1990s Thai Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

8 Carat Blue Sapphire Cab Carre'Blue Sapphires Diamonds White Gold Cocktail Ring
8 Carat Blue Sapphire Cab Carre'Blue Sapphires Diamonds White Gold Cocktail Ring

8 Carat Blue Sapphire Cab Carre'Blue Sapphires Diamonds White Gold Cocktail Ring

By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

Classy Art Deco 14 White Gold Ring with a 8 Carats Round Blue Sapphire Cabochon in the center 4 small lines of rectangular cut Blue Sapphires with " invisible setting"and 22 full cut...

Category

1990s Thai Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold 5 Karat Aquamarine Carrè 0.30 Carat White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
18 Karat Gold 5 Karat Aquamarine Carrè 0.30 Carat White Diamonds Cocktail Ring

18 Karat Gold 5 Karat Aquamarine Carrè 0.30 Carat White Diamonds Cocktail Ring

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 5 Carat Aquamarine handcrafted in 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.30 Carat White Diamonds, also available in Yellow and White Gold on request. Dimensions: 0...

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Kt Yellow Gold and Carré Cut Emerald Ring
18 Kt Yellow Gold and Carré Cut Emerald Ring

18 Kt Yellow Gold and Carré Cut Emerald Ring

Located in Cattolica, IT

A ring with essential, minimalist shapes made of solid, 18-karat yellow gold and embellished with an octagonal-cut Emerald ( carrè ). The stone has a weight of 0.49 carats and measur...

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Riviera Ring in White Gold, Carré Rubies and Diamonds
Riviera Ring in White Gold, Carré Rubies and Diamonds

Riviera Ring in White Gold, Carré Rubies and Diamonds

Located in Cattolica, IT

A classic Riviera model band ring made of 18 kt white gold. Embellished with three rubies with a deep red color and carré cut. The central Ruby, larger than the two side Rubies, weig...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Wedding Band. 1.80ct Carre Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 2.7mm
Vintage Diamond Wedding Band. 1.80ct Carre Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 2.7mm

Vintage Diamond Wedding Band. 1.80ct Carre Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 2.7mm

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry Type: Wedding Band / Eternity Band Primary Gemstone: Diamond Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.75 Carats Setting: Channel Set Metal: Platinum Era: Circa 1950 (Mid-Century) Widt...

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Ring with Natural Diamonds and Carré Sapphires in 12Kt Rose Gold
Art Deco Ring with Natural Diamonds and Carré Sapphires in 12Kt Rose Gold

Art Deco Ring with Natural Diamonds and Carré Sapphires in 12Kt Rose Gold

Located in Napoli, IT

Important Art Deco-style ring made of 12Kt rose gold, featuring a geometric architectural structure with a strong aesthetic impact, typical of 1920s and 1930s design. Ring handmade b...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Emerald White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Art Deco Style Oval Cut Emerald White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Art Deco Style Oval Cut Emerald White Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

This Ring has 0.30 Carats of White Carré Cut Diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

This Ring has 0.20 Carats Carré Cut Emeralds. This Ring is inspired by Art Deco.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Octagon Cut Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Octagon Cut Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Octagon Cut Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

This Ring has 0.80 Carats of Carré Cut Rubies. This Ring has also a 12.00 Carats Octagon Cut Citrine.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Daisy Ring with Diamonds & Sapphires, Italy 1920s
Vintage 18K Gold Daisy Ring with Diamonds & Sapphires, Italy 1920s

Vintage 18K Gold Daisy Ring with Diamonds & Sapphires, Italy 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 18 karat gold daisy ring, with a central large diamond of 0.25 karats and surrounding brilliant diamonds on the contour for a total of 0.4 karats with Carre cut sapphires, It...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Garnet Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Garnet Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Garnet Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

This Ring has 0.80 Carats of Carré Cut Blue Sapphires.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yello...

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

This Ring has 0.80 Carats of Carré Cut Blue Sapphires.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow...

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Luigi Ferrara

Located in Naples, IT

This Ring has 1.00 Carats of Carré Cut Blue Sapphires.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Y...

Art Deco style sapphire diamond platinum band ring
Art Deco style sapphire diamond platinum band ring

Art Deco style sapphire diamond platinum band ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The baguette cut diamonds add sleek linear sparkle, beautifully complementing the carré cut sapphires and enhancing the ring’s Deco-inspired symmetry.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphires Diamonds Pearl Yellow Gold 14 Carat Cocktail Ring
Sapphires Diamonds Pearl Yellow Gold 14 Carat Cocktail Ring

Sapphires Diamonds Pearl Yellow Gold 14 Carat Cocktail Ring

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

The ring has a small pearl in the center and is entirely surrounded by round-cut diamonds and carrè-cut sapphires.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - GIA
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - GIA

Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - GIA

Located in Great Neck, NY

The sapphire is surrounded by beautiful round cut and carre cut diamonds. This ring is in great condition and sits low on the finger.

Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine and blue Sapphire White Gold Three Stone Ring by Alexander Leyser
Aquamarine and blue Sapphire White Gold Three Stone Ring by Alexander Leyser

Aquamarine and blue Sapphire White Gold Three Stone Ring by Alexander Leyser

Located in Kirschweiler, DE

Featuring a 5 mm round aquamarine complemented by carré-cut blue sapphires, this ring is crafted from 18-karat white gold.

Category

2010s German Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late Art Deco 0.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s
Late Art Deco 0.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s

Late Art Deco 0.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s

Located in London, GB

A lovely blue sapphire sits between two diamonds in this late art deco three stone ring. The carre cut blue sapphire is 0.50 carat.

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond And Sapphire Wedding Band. Round Brilliant Diamond Sapphire Accent Band
Diamond And Sapphire Wedding Band. Round Brilliant Diamond Sapphire Accent Band

Diamond And Sapphire Wedding Band. Round Brilliant Diamond Sapphire Accent Band

Located in New York, NY

Primary Stones: Diamond and Sapphire Primary Stone Weight: Diamonds Approx. 0.10 Carats; Sapphires Approx. 0.10 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds; Carré Cut Sapp...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Carre Cut Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact carre cut ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 44 vintage or 22 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect carre cut ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 2.5 Carat and 3 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a carre cut ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Hancocks and Luigi Ferrara are consistently popular. See these pages for a asscher cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and square cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our carre cut ring for sale are for women, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Carre Cut Ring?

The price for a carre cut ring starts at $600 and tops out at $150,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,000.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.