$400,000Sale Price|20% Off
9.88 Carat Spinel Burma No Heat And Diamond Engagement Ring. Gubelin Certified.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Flanking the center stone are two exquisite half-moon diamonds, gracefully set to enhance the spinel's presence.
Diamond, Spinel
Tiffany & Co. AGL 4.55 carat pink sapphire diamond platinum ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At 4.60 carats it commands the setting, flanked on either side by two clean, white half-moon cut diamonds that add brightness and contrast without pulling focus from the center stone.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.57ct No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a truly exquisite and one-of-a-kind cocktail ring, adorned with a captivating 1.57-carat cushion-cut ruby, proudly certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA)...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.00 Carats of Fancy Yellow Diamond on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Ring come in 18k gold with a GIA certified natural fancy i yellow diamond of 6,00 carats, cushion cut, VS2 clarity , and two side natural diamonds in half moons cut , top quality.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.95 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire Ring in Platinum
Located in Palm Beach, FL
GIA Certified 3.95 Carat Natural (No Heat) Pink Sapphire Ring. Center sapphire is cushion cut. Two side half-moon-shaped diamonds totaling 0.64 carat; clarity VVS2-VS1, color H-I.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.06 Carat Emerald Green Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified 4.06 Carat Emerald Green Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring with Half-Moon Diamonds An exquisite statement of sophistication and rarity, this stunning ring centers a GRS-ce...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Peter Suchy 1.55 Carat Diamond Pink Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
On each side of the center stone is a half moon pink sapphire. Both shoulders of the ring are adorned with five round cut diamonds which enhance the rich color of the sapphires.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.67 Ct. Yellow Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
5.67 ct total weight cushion brilliant cut natural yellow diamond three-stone engagement ring is a stunning piece that combines platinum and 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$216,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional 5.09 Carat GRS Certified VIVID RED Unheated Ruby Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional gemstone displays a vivid to deep red color, is eye clean, and its cushion cut reveals mesmerizing depth and fire. The center stone is beautifully flanked by two ta...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Designed and crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 cushion cut blue sapphire, approx. 3.50cts GIA Certificate # 2231316219 2 half moon diamonds, I-J VS2 approx. .70cts 64 round br...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Stunning 1.10ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 1.10ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Indulge in the epitome of luxury with this exquisite 18k rose gold 3-stone ring, featuring a stunning 0.70-ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Certified Vivid Pink Cushion Cut 5.06 carat sapphire and diamond ring. .75 carats of colorless white half moon cut diamonds set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 7.04 Carat Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional natural blue sapphire and diamond three stone ring centered by an impressive 7.04 carat oval sapphire of Sri Lankan origin, accompanied by a GRS GemResearch Swisslab r...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.91-Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Jan Feld
Located in New York, NY
1.91ct Cut Cornered Modified Brilliant Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring, GIA Certificate # 5111396659 featuring 0.40ct Total Weight of Half Moon Diamonds and 0.96ct Total Weight of Round B...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry AGL-Certified 13.57 Carat Madagascar Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A captivating creation of timeless elegance, this exquisite ring centers upon a magnificent 13.57-carat cushion-cut sapphire from Madagascar, radiating a deep and mesmerizing blue hue.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian French 18k Gold w/ Platinum GIA 3.40ct Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Royal Blue Color - Heated - Sri Lanka - 2.0ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complet...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
SCARSELLI 11 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From SCARSELLI the world-renowned Natural Fancy Color diamonds, this 11-carat Fancy Yellow cushion cut diamond set in an 18k yellow gold and platinum ring flanked by half-moons E VS1...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diana M. Platinum sapphire and diamond ring featuring a 9.11 ct GRS certified
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum sapphire and diamond ring featuring a 9.11 ct GRS certified unheated cushion cut ceylon sapphire with 2 half moon shaped diamonds and halo totaling 1.40 cts tw.
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy 3.91 Yellow Pink Sapphire Platinum Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Cushion cut light yellow sapphire and two bright pink half moon sapphires. 3.91ct sapphire center stone, with tow pink sapphire accent diamonds in a three-stone engagement ring setti...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
12.35 Carat Fancy Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold 3-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is complemented by two half-moon cut diamonds set on its sides weighing a total of 1.50 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Synthetic Opal Synthetic Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring -14k Cush 1.97ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Synthetic Opal Carat(s): 1.30ct Cut: Cushion Cabochon Synthetic ...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold emerald diamond ring featuring 13.50em
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 kt yellow gold emerald diamond ring featuring a 13.50 ct cushion cut emerald with 2 half moon diamonds on each side totaling 1.69 cts tw (certified).
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 13.00 Carat Octagonal Tanzanite Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Certifed by the GIA as natural. Oval and Cushion cut are usually the normal shapes for a stone like this because those shapes yield the most weight and depth of color.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Stunning Estate 14 Karat Gold Diamond and Yellow Zircon Halo Ring, 4.52 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Flanking it are Two Half Moon Cut Diamonds, totaling approximately 0.50ct, of I/VS2 quality.
Zircon, 14k Gold
Radiant 2.15ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Radiant 2.15ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This luxurious 18k yellow gold ring features a 1.50ct cushion-cut diamond, offering impressive brilliance wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$161,000Sale Price|30% Off
GIA Certified 4.38 Carat Ruby Three-Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The GIA report states that the natural gemstone weighs 4.38 carats, is cushion brilliant cut, and measures 11.10 x 9.40 x 4.33mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.54 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases a Cushion cut, Vibrant color Blue Sapphire weighing 6.54 carats, flanked by two brilliant cut half moon diamonds weighing 1.24 carats total. Elegantly set in a polished pla...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
AGL Certified 10.43 Carat Burma No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Delicately crafted in platinum, this magnificent ring showcases a richly saturated 10.43 carat blue sapphire of Burmese origin, certified by AGL. Remarkably, the sapphire has undergo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 1.48 cts Unheated Burma Orangy Red Spinel & 0.30 cts Diamonds Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Center Stone: Spinel • Total Weight: 1.48 carats • Dimensions: 6.95 × 6.18 × 4.06 mm • Shape: Cushion • Cut: Brilliant / Step • Color: Orangy Red • Color Intensity: Strong • Clarity:...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.45 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald measures at 9 mm x 7 mm and is surrounded by 2 Half Moon Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.47 carats with a clarity and color of VS-H and further embellished with 40 Round Cut Di...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Diamond Blue Sapphire Ballerina Cocktail Ring Platinum 1950s/1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century diamond and dark blue sapphire cocktail ring in platinum, Europe, 1950s/1960s. This ring features an elongated cushion-shape dark blue sapphire claw-set to the center and...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA-Certified Heated Thai Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in a sophisticated 14K yellow gold setting, the ring's design ensures both timeless elegance and lasting quality. 1 cushion shaped Thailand ruby (heated) weighing a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Crescent Moon Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold silver Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
A magnificent antique brooch in the shape of a crescent moon, set with three rows of rose-cut diamonds and antique cushion-cut diamonds along its slightly raised central band.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
French Napoleon III Enamel Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
On the top, a large openwork motif is formed of delicately chased interlacing and adorned with an applied fleur-de-lis motif, partially enameled in deep blue, and 2 crescent moon mot...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow 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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