Platinum High Quality GIA 2.22ct No Heat Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cut - Great Cut - Prong Set - Gorgeous Red Color - No Heat - 1.02ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Nume...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Estate GIA 3.73ct Pear Shaped Diamond Ballerina Cocktail 14K W Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A BREATHTAKING CIRCA 1950s ESTATE "BALLERINA" 3.73ctw Pear-shaped DIAMOND 14k Gold Ring AN ICONIC STYLE!!!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.70 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ballerina Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This ring dazzles with diamond and blue sapphire. Decorated with shimmering 23 round, 12 baguette-cut diamonds and 1 blue sapphire set in micro prong, channel and prong setting. We o...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$13,720Sale Price|20% Off
6.72 Carat Emerald with Ballerina Baguette Diamond Halo Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Lovely vintage inspired emerald with diamond ballerina setting ring. 6.72 carat oval emerald apx F2 complimented with 34 baguette diamonds, approximately 1.75ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold 1.0 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 14K yellow and white gold cocktail ring boasts an impressive cluster of 1 ct of diamonds. The central cluster of round-cut diamonds is flanked by baguette-cut diamonds ...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Ballerina Split Shank Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 This captivating vintage ring showcases a richly saturated emerald cut emerald at its center, displaying deep green hues with natural inclusions that add character and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA 2.98ct Burma No Heat Star Ruby w/ Diamond Swirl Mini Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - Nice Transparent Star - No Heat - Burma - 2.41ct (exact) ** See Certificatio...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
10K Yellow Gold 1/4 Ct Round and Baguette cut Diamond Heart Shape Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features a dazzling array of round and baguette cut diamonds in a beautiful ballerina design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl with Diamonds Baguette Ballerina
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 14k yellow gold south sea pearl with diamonds baguette ballerina. Specifications: main stone: 12mm White South Sea Pearl diamonds: 50 baguette PIECES carat total...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A striking expression of timeless glamour, this exceptional estate ballerina ri
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking expression of timeless glamour, this exceptional estate ballerina ring is exquisitely crafted in platinum and centered by an approximately 2.40 carat natural pear-shaped ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 3.20 Carat Emerald 4.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.20ct emerald and 4.10ct diamond, platinum ballerina ring; part of our vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.94 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.07 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.94 carat Basaltic sapphire and 1.07 carat diamond, platinum ballerina ring; part of our sapphire jewelry collection.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.03 Carat Oval Ceylon Sri Lanka Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified natural 6.03 carat oval cut Sri Lanka origin heated blue sapphire and 1.36 carat total weight diamond ballerina-style cocktail ring in platinum 900, featuring a vivid r...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1960s GRS 5.58ctw Natural Ceylon Pink No-Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s GRS 3.16ct No-Heat Ceylon Pink Sapphire 2.42ctw Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cocktail Ring There is something wonderfully excessive about 1960s cocktail jewelry — and th...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified Thailand Ruby 1.71ct Halo Diamond Ring 18kt Vivid Red Prime*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Ruby Diamonds Ballerina Cocktail Ring. 1.71ct. GIA Oval Bright Red Ruby Report: 2175034926 (VS) Clean Clarity & Transparent. 7.31 X 5.95 X 4.66mm GIA: Heat, Th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.40 Carat Oval Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Statement Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ballerina Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Oval Aquamarine Gemstone, weighing approx. 10.40 Carats.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
12.57 Carat Oval Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Aquamarine and Baguette Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Oval Aquamarine Gemstone, weighing approx. 12. 57 Carats.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
4.72 Carat Jadeite Jade and Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely set awesome 4.72 Carat Cabochon Jadeite Jade, surrounded by Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.47tcw.
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
7.50 Carat Untreated Oval Green Jadeite with Baguette Diamonds in Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
7.50 Carat Untreated Oval Cabochon Cut Green Natural Jadeite Jade with Baguette Diamonds in Platinum 9000 Ballerina Ring. Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Style: Ballerina, Ha...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage French 1.30 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive diamond and ruby ballerina ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with an 18ct white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Cert. 9.72 Carat No Heat Star Ruby & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified unheated 9.72-carat purplish red star ruby sits at the heart of this vintage mixed cut diamond platinum ballerina-style ring. Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: ...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
Statement 18k Black Gold Ring with Tahitian Pearl, Emeralds and Black Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Designer 12.5mm Pearl, Black Diamonds & Green Emeralds Ballerina Black Gold Ring This ring is a unique and wearable Piece of art.
Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Center Round Shape Pink Sapphire & Diamond 18K Ring S 1.10CT, D 1.95 CT
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Natural Hot Pink & Baguette Diamond Ballerina 18K Ring Center Gem Color: Hot Pink Total # Of Stones: 25 One Round and 24 Baguette Shape Natural Side Baguette Cut Diamonds: 1.95 ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Earring Set with Ring
Located in New York, NY
Our hand crafted set is staring GIA certified Interchangeable Double Halo Ballerina style pair of diamond earrings 4.66 Carat TDW & GIA Certified Ballerina Style Triple Halo Diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,770
Emerald Ballerina Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
Platinum ballerina style ring with 2.33 carat Colombian emerald and 1.23 carats of round and baguette cut diamonds. 9.45 grams
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Emerald Ballerina Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with our Platinum Ballerina Ring featuring a stunning 2.33 carat Colombian Emerald and an additional 1.23 carats of sparkling round and baguette cut d...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,037 / item
10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
A diamond ballerina ring that features a central square cluster of round diamonds surrounded by a double halo of baguette and round diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ballerina Style 4.32 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Hand Crafted Ballerina Style ring featuring an oval 4.32 Carat Natural Green Emerald as a center stone and accompanied by 38 high quality tapered baguette shaped diamonds 1.77 Carat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 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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