Titan Blue Sapphire Ring – 7.48ct Untreated Ceylon Blue Sapphire (Certified)
Located in London, GB
Each of our gemstones represents the top 1% of untreated rubies and sapphires, sourced through four generations of heritage in the precious gemstone trade.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,500
Rubellite Ring, 4.12 carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
The rubellite, a tourmaline named for its resemblance to the ruby, is a cherished gemstone known for its vivid red color.
Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold
C1890 14K Art Nouveau Forget Me Not Figural Flower Within a Flower Enamel Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Within the stem is smaller budding flower with a cushion cut claw set ruby stone set atop 2 mirror image enamel leaves.
Enamel, 18k Gold
Collectible 90 Carats Chrysoberyl 18K Gold Ring by Andrew Grima
By Andrew Grima
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic Modernist Ring by Andrew Grima. 90 carats Cushion Cut Chrysoberyl in a 18K Gold textured graphic setting; with diamonds.
Diamond, Chrysoberyl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
$18,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color and Rose Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A bold cocktail ring centered with a cushion-cut natural Fancy Brown Diamond in rich cognac-chocolate tones, framed by a crisp halo of natural white diamonds that intensifies its dep...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color and Rose Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stunning cushion-cut Natural Yellow rose-cut diamond takes center stage, surrounded by a mix of Yellow and Orange Diamonds and accented with round natural white Rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 5.65 ct NO HEAT Burma Three stones Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and highly collectible estate piece, this ring features a stunning 5.65-carat cushion-cut Burmese ruby with a rich purplish-red hue, certified by GIA as natural and unheated—a...
4.65 Carat Spessartine Garnet Diamond Lattice Wide Band 18K Two Tone Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold 18K two-tone rose and white gold cocktail ring featuring a vivid 4.65 carat cushion-cut spessartine garnet center stone set within an old euro cut diamond-studded white gold c...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$3,849Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.52 Carat Solitaire Yellow Sapphire Ring 0.60 Ct. SI/H Diamond 14k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Diamond 14k Yellow Gold This ring features round cut diamonds halo around cushion cut yellow sapphire making a perfect Birthstone ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,812Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.52 Carat Solitaire Yellow Sapphire Ring 0.60 Ct. SI/H Diamond 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Diamond 18k Yellow Gold This ring features round cut diamonds halo around cushion cut yellow sapphire making a perfect Birthstone ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Total weight: 4.5g Aquamarine details: Cut/Shape: Cushion Cut. Color: Light Blue. Carat Weight: 4.05 carat.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
CGL Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Pt Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A radiant treasure that exudes luxury and sophistication. The cushion-cut Natural Fancy Intense Yellow diamond at its heart is enhanced by a brilliant surround of round yellow and wh...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.00ct Fancy Yellow Diamond and Baguette Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Change the materials to suit your style and budget: Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue sapphire, Amethyst, Citrine, Black Diamond, Red Garnet, Peridot, Pink sapphire, yellow sapphire, blue...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
Red Spinel Diamond Steel Gold Ring
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Made by a very fine French atelier that prefers to remain anonymous, this exquisite ring features a vivid red cushion cut red spinel from Tanzania (4.36cts) and a wonderful pair of a...
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris No-Heat Burma Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The ring centers three vertically-set cushion-cut sapphires, weighing 1.96, 1.21, and 1.20 carats, flanked by two canted rows of calibré-cut sapphires mounted on either side of an do...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3 Carat GIA Certificate G Color Cushion Diamond Platinum Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke 3.00 carat cushion cut diamond engagement ring with the perfect combination of elegance and practicality, large enough to make a statement.
Diamond, Platinum
NEW Platinum 2.35ct GIA Graded Ceylon Alexandrite & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Like a moth to a flame, we are bewitched by this magical stone. A wonderfully cushion cut 2.04 carat Ceylon alexandrite with strong color change.
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Tresor Paris Bespoke Halo Mount Emerald Shape Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
This bespoke engagement ring mount is designed to hold a centre stone approximately 1 carat (7x5 mm) in size—ideal for an emerald cut diamond, though equally stunning with a sapphire...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
3 Carat GIA Certificate E Color Cushion Diamond Platinum Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke ring with one of the best colors and clarity center diamond, 3.00 carat cushion cut diamond engagement ring with the perfect combination of elegance and practicality, large...
Diamond, Platinum
6 Carat Cushion Blue Topaz 18 Karat White Gold 0.38 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline.
White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,000Sale Price|20% Off
Precious Topaz Ring Antique Certified Untreated Brazil Origin Size 8.5
Located in Northampton, MA
It features a large, cushion-cut reddish-orange precious topaz that has been certified natural, untreated and with a Brazilian origin.
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
5.50ct Cushion Blue Topaz Engagement Ring 0.66 Carat Round Diamond in 18ct Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Stunning 5.50ct Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Engagement Ring set in 18ct White Gold with Four Claws.
White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
GIA 1.55ct Natural No-Heat Orange Red Spinel and Diamond 3-Stone Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
The red spinel could rival a ruby any day, and chances are it has more sparkle, too.
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby and diamond ring, to the centre a cushion-cut ruby estimated to weigh 0.65 carats, surrounded by four old European-cut diamonds, with V-shaped diamond-set sides encr...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A ruby and diamond three stone ring, the cushion shape faceted ruby estimated to weigh 0.5 carats, flanked by two round brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 0.45 carats in total...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Victorian five stone Burmese ruby ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian five stone Burmese ruby ring, the three cushion-cut faceted rubies graduating from the centre with one pear-shaped ruby set on each end, the rubies estimated to weigh 3.5...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Five-Stone Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
It features a row of lush cushion-cut rubies of wonderful colour and size set in bright yellow gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Epoque Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque pearl, ruby and diamond navette-shaped ring, the old cushion-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.8 carats, vertically set between a white and a grey pearl, accompanied by...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Blue Topaz 6 Carat Cushion Cut 18 Karat White Gold 0.38 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Outstanding 6- 6.50 carat Cushion Cut Blue Topaz Engagement Ring surrounded by a pave set halo featuring 0.38ct Round Brilliant Diamonds.
White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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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