Late Deco 1.30ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This classic Late Deco three stone ring beautifully showcases a trio of round brilliant-cut diamonds. The central diamond sits the largest, at 0.50 carat, with the flanking pair weig...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1930s is this classic solitaire ring set with a 0.50 carat, old cut diamond at it’s centre. The diamond has a colour of F and clarity of SI1 and has been claw set ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.90ct Diamond Three Stone Twist Ring, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
This delightful Vintage ring displays a trio of round brilliant diamonds. All three are perfectly matched, weighing 0.30 carat with colour of H and clarity of VS. They are set in 18 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.50ct Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This Victorian ring has been hand crafted in a distinct rope style design from 15 carat rose gold. The centre of the ring houses a 0.50 carat old cut diamond surrounded by 7 rose cut...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Vintage 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This darling, 1950s era diamond solitaire engagement ring centres an eight cut diamond in fluted claws within its original 18 carat white gold setting. The stunning centre stone weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 3.10ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This 1920s ring features a magnificent 3.10 carat old cushion cut diamond. It has been graded as I-J in colour and SI2 in clarity. The mount would have been expertly hand crafted in ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.62ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A timeless classic, this Art Deco era solitaire ring features a 1.62 carat old cut diamond at its centre. The diamond has been fully certified by EDR and has been graded F in colour...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 2.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A 2.00ct old cut diamond sits in the centre of this superb solitaire engagement ring dating back to the 1930's. It has been graded by EDR as I-J in colour and SI3 in clarity. Flanked...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A deep blue central sapphire is surrounded by old cut diamonds in this beautiful Victorian cluster ring. The old cut sapphire weighs 0.70 carat, whist the surrounding diamonds total ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco solitaire ring features characterful old cut diamond at its centre. The claw set diamond weighs 0.60 carat with a grading of H in colour and VS2 in clarity. The platinu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Centred around a carat sparkling 1.00 carat old cut diamond, this beautiful Art Deco solitaire is a timeless classic. Claw set into a platinum collet, the Diamond has a grading of I...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful antique solitaire dates back to the 1920s. A 0.50 carat old cut diamond sparkles, at its centre, claw set in a platinum collet. The diamond has a colour of H and clari...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Deco full eternity ring features a collection of twenty old mine cut diamonds. Each diamond weighs 0.10 carats for a total of 2.00 carat. The diamonds are grain s...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.30ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A stunning old European cut diamond takes centre stage in this classic Art Deco solitaire. The sparkling stone weighs 2.30 carat and is of high quality, with colour of G and clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A 0.75 carat old cut diamond sits central to this beautiful Art Deco solitaire ring. The claw set diamond has a colour of I and clarity of VS1. The platinum collet flows down into sh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.78ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Sitting to the centre of this Art Deco solitaire engagement ring is a 0.78 carat transitional cut diamond. It has been estimated as F in colour and SI2 in clarity. Running down on ea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.94ct Solitaire Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A glorious 1920s solitaire engagement ring highlighting a 0.94 carat old cut diamond. This sparkling diamond has been graded as G in colour and SI1 in clarity. Set within a classic '...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 10.00ct Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
An eye-catching 10.00 carat citrine takes centre stage in this 1950s cocktail ring. The emerald cut stone is claw set into 18 carat rose gold and flanked by old cut diamonds, sat in ...
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Art Deco 1.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire features a beautiful 1.50 carat, old cushion cut diamond at it’s centre. The diamond has a colour of I and clarity of VS2 and is claw set into an open platinu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage cluster ring features a vibrant, natural emerald at its heart. The 1.50 carat gem is an emerald cut and is elegantly rub over set into platinum. Surrounding th...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 0.91ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire dates back to the 1920s. Held within platinum claws sits a wonderful 0.91 carat old cushion cut diamond. The diamond has an estimated grading of H in clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This stunning cluster ring dates back to the 1910s, and centres around a natural blue sapphire. The deep blue gem is oval cut with a weight of 1.00 carat. Enveloping the sapphire a r...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian 3.10ct Five Stone Diamond Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Five gorgeous old cut diamonds glisten in expertly hand-crafted platinum collets. To the centre sits the largest of the five diamonds, weighing 1.20 carat followed by two 0.80 carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.75ct Diamond Three Stone Twist Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful spin on the classic trilogy design, this Edwardian ring features three charming old cut diamonds set diagonally at its centre. The main diamond is 0.35 carat, with the di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier Entrelaces C de Cartier Diamond Ring Wide Band
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Cartier Entrelaces C de Cartier Diamond Ring is an exquisite wide band ring featuring distinctive design elements and luxurious materials.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.80ct Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1970s this unique cluster ring features a wonderful collection of diamonds and rubies. Sitting central. A 0.40 carat round brilliant diamond is surrounded by eight addi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.88ct Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
An eye catching Art Deco halo ring with a gorgeous 0.88 carat old cushion cut diamond in the centre. Surrounding is a halo of eight cut diamonds which then also softly lead down the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 1.76ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Eight glistening round brilliant cut diamonds encircle a central 0.50 carat diamond in this Late Deco daisy cluster ring. The surrounding diamonds total to 1.20 carat, with an additi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 0.30ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Edwardian era comes this wonderful Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring. Set vertically, two 0.15 carat oval cut sapphires are rub over set, accompanied by two horizontall...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.52ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This charming Art Deco full eternity ring features a collection of twenty-six old cut diamonds. Each diamond weighs 0.02 carats for a total of 0.52 carat. The diamonds are grain set ...
Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron 3.10ct Diamond Diamond Three Stone Ring , c.1980s
Located in London, GB
From the illustrious designer Boucheron, comes this awe-inspiring three stone ring. A stunning 3.10 carat Oval brilliant cut diamond sits central, flanked by a pair of 0.70 carat pea...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 0.50ct Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This delightful opal and diamond ring dates to the 1880s. The central opal weighs 0.50 carat, with three old cut diamonds set on either side, totalling 0.18 carat. The ring itself ha...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Emerald & Diamond Ring (c. 1910–1920)
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A beautifully sculptural Art Deco ring crafted in platinum, featuring a central square-cut emerald flanked and framed by brilliant-cut diamonds in a geometric, openwork setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A deep blue sapphire sits central to this wonderful cluster ring, dating to the 1950s. The round cut stone weighs 1.00 carat and is expertly claw set into platinum. Surrounding the s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.10ct Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A luscious green emerald is flanked by old cut diamonds in this classic Victorian three stone ring. The 0.25 carat central emerald is a natural Columbian stone, cut in the traditiona...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 7.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This stunning cluster ring dates back to the 1950s. At its heart sits an impressive 7.50 carat, cabochon cut sapphire. Claw set in 18 carat yellow gold, the sapphire is then envelope...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.70ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This 1950s Trilogy ring showcases three glittering round brilliant diamonds. The central diamond sits the largest, at 0.70 carat, with each of the flanking diamonds weighing 0.50, cr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Vintage cluster ring was crafted in the 1970s. At the centre, a 0.50 carat natural sapphire is rub over set and surrounded by a mesmerizing halo of tapered baguette cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Edwardian period, this wonderful daisy cluster features a central ruby surrounded by a cluster old cut diamonds. The vibrant natural ruby is an old cut stone weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.20ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1960s, this wonderful cluster ring features an intense black sapphire at its centre. The round cut sapphire weighs 1.20 carat and is claw set within a cluster of o...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.00ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1970s, this wonderful cluster ring centres around a vivid emerald. The oval cut stone sits at 1.00 carat and is surrounded by a cluster of old cut diamonds. The diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 2.20ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the Edwardian period, this stunning cluster ring centres around a vibrant, natural emerald. The classic emerald cut gem weighs 2.20 carat and is rub over set into 18 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This charming Art Deco cluster ring showcases a single 0.20 carat old cut diamond at its heart, rub over set for an elegant finish. Surrounding the centre are seven additional old cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Edwardian cluster ring features a pale blue sapphire at its centre. The 0.50 carat sapphire is a baguette cut gem, elegantly rub over set, and surrounded by a total of...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.45ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring dates to the Victorian era and centres around a stunning, vivid green emerald. The 0.45 carat emerald is a natural gem of Colombian origin, classically em...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco 0.20ct Diamond and Onyx Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Art Deco era this is a truly unique piece centring around a single sparkling diamond. The diamond is a 0.20 carat, old cut stone with colour of H and clarity of VS2. Ru...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Victorian 3.10ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This stunning cluster ring dates back to the 1880s. At it’s heart sits a beautiful Sri Lankan Sapphire. The oval cut stone weighs 3.10 carat and is completely natural and unheated. E...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A pair of rub over set emeralds take centre stage in this Edwardian cluster ring. The two baguette cut emeralds weigh 0.25 carat each abd are surrounded by a cluster of sixteen spark...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.40ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A collection of five sparkling old cut diamonds are on display in this Art Deco ring. The central diamond is the largest at 0.40 carat, the two flanking stones are 0.30 carat, with t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful vintage ring centres around a vibrant round emerald surrounded by sparkling diamonds. The central emerald weighs 0.50 carat and is expertly claw set into platinum. Th...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This 1880s cluster ring exudes Victorian charm, featuring a vibrant 0.40 carat sapphire at its centre. The oval cut stone is claw set within gold and surrounded by a cluster of old c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Bombe Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 18 carat white gold, this classic bombe style dress ring centres around a stunning blue sapphire. The oval cut stone weighs 2.00 carat and is surrounded by a collection of...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.35ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This captivating Vintage 1970s cluster ring showcases a vibrant 1.35 carat emerald cut emerald at its centre. Surrounding the emerald, a shimmering halo of old cut diamonds totals 0....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian 0.80ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful natural sapphire sits at the centre of this Edwardian cluster ring. The oval cut stone weighs 0.80 carat and is expertly claw set into 18 carat yellow gold. Surrounding t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 0.52ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
An unbroken ring of old cut diamonds are on display in this Late Deco eternity ring. It features twenty six old cut diamonds, each weighing 0.02 carat a piece for a total of 0.52 car...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.00ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant 2.00 carat Colombian emerald takes centre stage in this 1960s cluster ring. The emerald is a classic emerald cut stone, rub over set into 18 carat yellow gold. Surrounding ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.75ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This vintage cluster ring features a stunning 2.75 carat oval cut sapphire at its centre, encircled by a cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds. The flanking diamonds sit the larges...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 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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