GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Oval Halo Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious yellow gold , the polished square edge band features an understated cathedral setting, adding to the ring's sophisticated charm.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$4,884Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.9 Carat Oval Tulip Solitaire Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The diamond's exceptional brilliance is enhanced by its slim, yellow gold cathedral setting, creating a harmonious balance of light and luxury.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$4,637Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Oval Tulip Solitaire Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The diamond's exceptional brilliance is enhanced by its slim, white gold cathedral setting, creating a harmonious balance of light and luxury.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Oval Tulip Solitaire Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The diamond's exceptional brilliance is enhanced by its slim, white gold cathedral setting, creating a harmonious balance of light and luxury.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Oval Tulip Solitaire Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The diamond's exceptional brilliance is enhanced by its slim, yellow gold cathedral setting, creating a harmonious balance of light and luxury.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Oval Tulip Solitaire Cathedral Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The diamond's exceptional brilliance is enhanced by its slim, platinum cathedral setting, creating a harmonious balance of light and luxury.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Round Halo Cathedral Vintage Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in luxurious platinum , this exceptional piece showcases a vintage-inspired design with a Cathedral setting that elegantly elevates the diamond, enhancing its fire and br...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.21 Carat Round Halo Cathedral Vintage Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in luxurious platinum , this exceptional piece showcases a vintage-inspired design with a Cathedral setting that elegantly elevates the diamond, enhancing its fire and br...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
2.8 Carat Green Tourmaline Ring with Diamond Pave in 18k Gold
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Vintage, Solitaire, Cathedral Setting. October birthstone, Traditional gift for 8th Wedding Anniversary, Specifications: - Center Stone: 2.8 Carat Green Tourmaline - Radiant Cut -...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$11,945Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.5ct Round Pave Hidden Diamond Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The beautifully graded H and SI2 of the center stone ensures an exquisite sparkle that captures the essence of luxury. The entwined prong cathedral setting elegantly highlights the c...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.35 Carat Oval Tulip Solitaire Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The diamond's exceptional brilliance is enhanced by its slim, yellow gold cathedral setting, creating a harmonious balance of light and luxury.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.3 Carat Oval Tulip Solitaire Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The diamond's exceptional brilliance is enhanced by its slim, yellow gold cathedral setting, creating a harmonious balance of light and luxury.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Round Halo Cathedral Vintage Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in luxurious white gold, this exceptional piece showcases a vintage-inspired design with a Cathedral setting that elegantly elevates the diamond, enhancing its fire and b...
Diamond, White Gold
Retro-Inspired 13.91 Carat Burmese Ruby Sugarloaf Statement Ring in 14K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
The treated Burma ruby is cradled by an architectural 14K white gold cathedral setting, designed to lift the stone toward the light and maximize its visual impact.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,884Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.8 Carat Twisted Rope Oval Halo Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The design features a delightful cathedral setting, showcasing the center stone in a raised basket setting adorned with a twisted rope gallery and band, invoking a serene nautical fe...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$13,023Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.8 Carat Twisted Rope Oval Halo Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The design features a delightful cathedral setting, showcasing the center stone in a raised basket setting adorned with a twisted rope gallery and band, invoking a serene nautical fe...
Diamond, White Gold
$5,699Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.8 Carat Twisted Rope Oval Halo Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The design features a delightful cathedral setting, showcasing the center stone in a raised basket setting adorned with a twisted rope gallery and band, invoking a serene nautical fe...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cathedral Set Round Diamond Illusion Halo Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The meticulously diamond-encrusted shank adds an extra layer of opulence, as each precious stone is set with precision, symbolizing the brilliance of your union. The high-profile cat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,723Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Round Halo Pave Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The ring’s exquisite cathedral setting elevates the center stone further, while additional diamonds encrusted along the band introduce an element of sophisticated elegance.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Twisted Rope Oval Halo Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The design features a delightful cathedral setting, showcasing the center stone in a raised basket setting adorned with a twisted rope gallery and band, invoking a serene nautical fe...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$27,720Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Twisted Rope Oval Halo Cathedral Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The design features a delightful cathedral setting, showcasing the center stone in a raised basket setting adorned with a twisted rope gallery and band, invoking a serene nautical fe...
Diamond, Platinum
$26,815Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Twisted Rope Oval Halo Cathedral Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The design features a delightful cathedral setting, showcasing the center stone in a raised basket setting adorned with a twisted rope gallery and band, invoking a serene nautical fe...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Gold Cathedral Ring. Padparadscha Sapphire & GIA Diamonds by Erica Courtney
By Erica Courtney
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Additional small diamonds (0.90 ctw) adorn the gallery and the dainty band, adding an extra layer of intricate detail and shimmer. The cathedral setting elevates the gemstones, creat...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Blue Topaz & Diamond Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The signature emerald sky blue topaz ring features diamond halo in a cathedral setting. Accenting the center gem with diamond half way down the band.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT 8.88 CT Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This fabulous, radiant-cut stone is mounted in a double-pronged, cathedral setting adorned with 1.35 carats of round, full-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.16ct GIA-Certified Natural Unheated Sapphire Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14k white gold ring set with a stunning 2.16ct teal sapphire atop a cathedral setting with milgrain details ♥ The band has diamond pave half way down, with delicate milgrain ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Era Opal and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Floral Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
The beautiful gemstones are prong-set in a Floral 14 karat Yellow Gold Cathedral Setting with Open Cutout Gallery and Split Shank.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art-Deco Three-Stone 0.30ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum & 18K Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Showcasing a stunning fusion of Exquisite Craftsmanship & Top-Quality Materials, this Three-Stone Ring is an original Art-Deco piece, dating from 1930’s Jewellery of that era i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.80ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Encased in a two-sided pavé diamond halo, this design accentuates the stunning center stone. The cathedral setting is adorned with a dainty band and intricate milgrain detailing, add...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Pink Heart Diamond Dinner Engagement Ring 2.02ct
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a rare 2.02-carat heart-shaped fancy purple-pink diamond, certified by GIA with SI1 clarity, it exudes elegance and sophistication. The contemporary cathedral setting, with...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The breathtaking ring features a sparkling radiant cut .85 carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond 4 prong set at the center of the cathedral setting. The slender, delicate white gold sha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring with Sapphire
Located in beverly hills, CA
The diamond, weighing approximately 0.25 carat, graded H in color and SI1 in clarity, is beautifully set in a classic cathedral-style setting that elevates its brilliance.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Superb 1.40ct Solitaire with Accents Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless & visually striking Solitaire with Accents design this piece is centrally 4-claw set with a sparkling Round Brilliant Cut Diamond – of impressive size - 0.75ct o...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.86ct Light Yellow Diamond Engraved Engagement Filigree Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Weighing just under 1 carat (0.86), she has those chunky facets that reflect even the glow of a candle and is nestled in a tall filigree crown, aptly called a cathedral setting. Prof...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry 11.68 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The cathedral setting creates a seamless flow of light, uniting the three stones in a mesmerizing display.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
0.25ct Solitaire with Accents Diamond Engagement Ring in 10K Gold by M. Hill.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Securely set in 10K White Gold tulip style cathedral setting, that compliments the diamond nicely & enhances the sparkle Solid shoulders are elegantly raised, with rounded shan...
Diamond, 10k Gold
Ruby Cluster Ring in Elevated Cathedral Textured Setting in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold ring with cluster of round rubies weighing 0.30 carat total. Finger size 7.5, can be sized up or down by up to 2 sizes.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50ct Diamond G/VS (6-claw set) Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum 950.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Featuring timeless & desirable solitaire design & top quality materials, including the natural Earth-Mined diamond, this classical retro ring is handmade in 1950’s Centrally 6-cla...
Diamond, Platinum
9K White Gold Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Three Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
The architectural, high-profile cathedral setting is enriched with openwork lattice details and detailed milgrain, offering a deeply romantic yet powerful vintage look.
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Radiant Halo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The raised cathedral setting adds architectural grace, perfectly balancing the modern aesthetic with vintage influences.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.79 Carat Emerald Halo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The raised cathedral setting adds architectural grace, perfectly balancing the modern aesthetic with vintage influences.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Emerald Halo 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The raised cathedral setting adds architectural grace, perfectly balancing the modern aesthetic with vintage influences.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.8 Carat Radiant Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The raised cathedral setting adds architectural grace, perfectly balancing the modern aesthetic with vintage influences.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2 Carat Radiant Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The raised cathedral setting adds architectural grace, perfectly balancing the modern aesthetic with vintage influences.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2 Carat Emerald Halo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The raised cathedral setting adds architectural grace, perfectly balancing the modern aesthetic with vintage influences.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.21 Carat Emerald Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The raised cathedral setting adds architectural grace, perfectly balancing the modern aesthetic with vintage influences.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Emerald Halo 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The raised cathedral setting adds architectural grace, perfectly balancing the modern aesthetic with vintage influences.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.50 Carat Emerald Halo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The raised cathedral setting adds architectural grace, perfectly balancing the modern aesthetic with vintage influences.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.7 Carat Princess Solitaire Trellis Prong Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The ring's enchanting design showcases a cathedral setting with an entwined four-prong basket that cradles the diamond, reminiscent of a trellis garden, ensuring maximum light enters...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Princess Solitaire Trellis Prong Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The ring's enchanting design showcases a cathedral setting with an entwined four-prong basket that cradles the diamond, reminiscent of a trellis garden, ensuring maximum light enters...
Diamond, Platinum
1.37 Carat Yellow-Brown Diamond 18K Two Tone Engament Ring & Diamond Band Set
Located in Towson, MD
The cushion cut diamond, VVS2 clarity and measuring approximately 6.31 by 6.21 millimeters, is bezel set in a cathedral setting and surrounded by a halo of twenty four round brillian...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
White Gold Tsavorite and Diamond Ring – 1.00 Carat Total Weight, 18k Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
The tsavorite is set in a classic four-prong basket (cathedral setting), elevating the stone and emphasizing its brilliance while providing secure support.
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.3 Carat Radiant Halo 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The raised cathedral setting adds architectural grace, perfectly balancing the modern aesthetic with vintage influences.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.71 Carat Emerald Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The raised cathedral setting adds architectural grace, perfectly balancing the modern aesthetic with vintage influences.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.31 Carat Oval Solitaire Trellis Prong Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The design is accentuated by a contemporary cathedral setting in yellow gold , which elevates the stone and creates a visually breathtaking appeal.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Oval Solitaire Trellis Prong Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The design is accentuated by a contemporary cathedral setting in yellow gold , which elevates the stone and creates a visually breathtaking appeal.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Emerald Halo 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The raised cathedral setting adds architectural grace, perfectly balancing the modern aesthetic with vintage influences.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Emerald Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The raised cathedral setting adds architectural grace, perfectly balancing the modern aesthetic with vintage influences.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Radiant Halo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The raised cathedral setting adds architectural grace, perfectly balancing the modern aesthetic with vintage influences.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Oval Solitaire Trellis Prong Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The design is accentuated by a contemporary cathedral setting in white gold , which elevates the stone and creates a visually breathtaking appeal.
Diamond, White Gold
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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