Amazing 4.04 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This amazing platinum engagement ring is centered with a royal blue GRS certified oval cut sapphire that weighs 4.04ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
7.77 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Ceylon No Heat Cushion Cut and Diamond 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Sapphire & Diamond Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.73 grams Ring Size: 7 Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Sapphire Carat: 7.77 Color: Deep Blue Cut: Cush...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcrafted Hamsa Shield Ring in 14KT Gold with Multi-Gemstones & Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Product Specifications Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 6.633g Total Diamond Weight: 0.42ct Emerald Weight: 0.15ct Sapphire Weight: 0.30ct Tourmaline Weight: 0.19ct Design Style:...
Tourmaline, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gol...
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 13.06 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Sapphire 13.06 ct.; 0.40 ct. & 0.48 ct Color/Clarity: Heated Orange Sapphire; F VS1 & F SI1 Certifications: GIA Size: 6 Creator: Spectra Fine Jewelry Metal: Platinum We...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3.00 Ct Blue Sapphire & Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Imagine the deep, velvet stillness of a starlit night captured in a single, radiant gem. This 3ct of natural Sapphire tells a story of noble heritage-glowing with a del Blue color ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
3.50 ct GIA Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating 3.50-carat GIA-certified cushion-cut sapphire ring, featuring a vibrant blue hue, flanked by two GIA-certified shield-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
9K Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exuding regal sophistication, this breathtaking Natural Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Ring beautifully honors a luxurious Victorian era inspired aesthetic.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
18k Gold Long Ring w/ 1.02cts. Blue Sapphires & 0.90cts. Diamonds
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
This exquisite 18k yellow gold shield ring is a signature creation by artist Nancy Phillips.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Palasis GIA Certified 5.23 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Patented as a "Ringdant". 5.23ct deep blue well cut unique shield cut GIA certified center sapphire with a Ballerina style double halo of baguette and round diamonds in a platinum s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Sheild Ring Sz 5.75 Platinum Jewelry 1920s
Located in Torrance, CA
The shield ring highlights a glittering marquise cut diamond to the center, framed with sapphires.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA-Certified 6.36ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional 6.36 carat cushion-cut blue sapphire, flanked by two sparkling shield-cut diamonds, set in a platinum three-stone ring. 1 cushion shaped Sri Lankan Sapphire 6.36 cara...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphires, Tsavorites & Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires & Tsavorites Cluster Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Ukrainian Blue Topaz Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Designer Diamond Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
The colour of blue topaz represents the blue sky over golden fighting shields in yellow and orange sapphires. Rare topazes, sun-yellow lemons, blue and yellow sapphires, diamonds: th...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 3.07 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified purple cushion cut center sapphire, changes color from violet blue to purple in different lights.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 14k Gold Sapphire Old European Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Antique 14k yellow gold sapphire and old European cut diamond ring, circa 1900, designed with a round blue sapphire set at the center and flanked by two old European cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Shield" Converted 1970s Ruby & Diamond Cufflink Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The face of this bold, modern ring started off in life as a cufflink,* probably made in the early 1970s. Originally set with a not-aging-very-well black star sapphire, Eytan replace...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Leon Mege Montpassier Style Platinum Diamond Ring with a Natural Pink Sapphire
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Romantic "Eye of the Passion" micro-pave ring features a 1.24-carat natural sapphire in a light-pink hue paired with brilliant diamond shields.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
4.06 Carat GIA Montana Green Blue Sapphire Three Stone Platinum Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details Center Stone: 4.06 carat cushion cut green blue Montana sapphire Certification: GIA Treatment: Heat treated, as noted by GIA Side Stones: 0.62 carat total shield step cut dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapp...
Peter Suchy GIA 4.23 Carat Oval Yellow Green Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional green and yellow oval Sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring. Simply put, this ring is spectacular.
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified 5.29 Carats Royal Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
The large centre sapphire (5.29 carats GRS certified) commands attention with its graceful oval shape and deep blue colour, perfectly offset by two shining white diamonds in an angul...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Leon Mege Halo Platinum Three-stone Ring with Certified Blue Cushion Sapphire
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
"Montpassier™ three-stone ring, featuring 6.97-carat cushion sapphire, AGL-certified #1093373, vibrant blue gemstone is surrounded by a diamond halo and flanked by a pair of diamond ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.05 Carat Cushion Emerald and Diamond Platinum Statement Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Green Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Statement Vintage Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Design Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically carved to a unique Greek design to form a stunning fragmented shield look. This beaut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
18K White Gold Vogue Awarded Made in Italy Aquamarine Blue Sapphires Cosmic Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K White Gold Vogue Awarded Made in Italy Aquamarine Blue Sapphires Cosmic Ring. Unlock Your Divine Potential with the Vega ring.
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 3 Carat Diamond and Ruby Tablet or Plaque Ring in Platinum, Circa 1925
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We used single cuts from another vintage piece. The total estimated diamond weight is 3.06 carats. The step-cut, channel-set rubies are probably flame-fusion synthetics, as this ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Knights Bridge Signet Ring by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
By Martyn Lawrence Bullard 1
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Unisex 18k rose gold Signet Ring with pave set sapphire plateau and black and white diamond set shield motif Designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Can be make in any size, lead time 4...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
"Shield" Pendant with Sapphire and Diamonds on Cable Chain, All in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Weights: Chain: 7.6g Pendant: 5.0g Sapphire: 0.71 carats Diamonds: 0.09 carats (estimated) Total piece: 12.6g Note: Due to the current high price of gold and import tariffs, the ch...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ukrainian Blue Topaz Yellow Orange Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
The colour of blue topaz represents the blue sky over golden fighting shields in yellow and orange sapphires. Rare topazes, sun-yellow lemons, blue and yellow sapphires, diamonds: th...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
Elizabeth Gage Pink Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, and 18K Gold Earclips
By Elizabet Gage
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of 18-karat yellow gold ear clips, set with pink tourmalines and blue sapphires, was made by Elizabeth Gage in the United Kingdom in the 1980s.
Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Estate Garrard & Co. Large Sterling Silver Armoreal Shield Pendant Necklace
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Princess Diana's famed sapphire and diamond engagement ring is among the exquisite jewels furnished by the company.
Sterling Silver
Corum 1895 US 20 Dollar Liberty Gold Coin 18K Yellow Gold 35mm Automatic Watch
By Corum
Located in Miami, FL
Mint standard Case Material: 18K yellow gold coin-edge case Movement Ring: Hallmarked 18K Case Size: 35mm x 35mm lug-to-lug Crystal: Sapphire crystal Movement: Manual wind Jewels: 35...
18k 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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