Edwardian 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This delightful cluster ring dates to the Edwardian period and features a central blue sapphire surrounded by a sparkling cluster of old cut diamonds diamonds. The Sapphire is a 0.40...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
C. Dunaigre Certified 6.84 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 22-Carat Zambian Emerald and Diamond Ring – AGL Certified This breathtaking ring showcases a spectacular 6.84-carat Colombian emerald of vivid, rich green color, C.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.75ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless Art Deco three stone engagement ring displays a trio of beautiful old cut diamonds. The central diamond is the largest, weighing 0.95 carat, whilst the flanking pair si...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.20ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant green emerald sits central in this vintage cluster ring. The classic emerald cut stone weighs 1.20 carat and is claw set into a ring crafted entirely in 18 carat yellow gol...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.30ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Edwardian trilogy ring features a vibrant red ruby at its centre, flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds. The ruby is a 0.30 carat, old cut stone. The two diamonds are ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.25ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Twenty-five old cut diamonds glitter across this 1920s full eternity ring. The diamonds, totalling 1.25 carat, match in colour at H and range in clarity from VS to SI. Each stone is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Diamond Two Stone Twist Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful two stone twist ring dates to the Edwardian period. It features a pair of 0.25 carat round brilliant diamonds at its centre, rub over set into platinum. The pair match...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring dates to the Victorian era and centres around a vivid green, natural emerald. The 0.50 carat emerald is classically emerald cut and set within 18 carat ye...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.40ct Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This unique diamond and ruby ring was crafted in the 1950s. At the centre a 0.40 carat round brilliant diamond sits. The rub over set diamond is F colour and Si1 in clarity. Surround...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 4.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This vintage cluster ring features a stunning 4.50 carat emerald at its centre, encircled by a halo of glittering diamonds. The natural emerald is an emerald cut stone rub over set w...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 0.95ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Five sparkling old cut diamonds take pride of place in this Art Deco ring. The central diamonds sits the biggest weighing 0.35 carat, the two flanking stones are 0.20 carat, with the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.25ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring dates to the 1970s and centres around a lively green emerald. The 1.25 carat emerald is a square emerald cut stone, rub over set within 18 carat yellow go...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Diamond Star Ring 9K Gold Blue Enamel Cabochon - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian diamond star and blue enamel ring made c.1890.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 0.80ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A deep red ruby takes centre stage in this Victorian cluster ring. The old cut ruby is 0.80 carat and surrounded by a ring of sparkling diamonds. The old cut diamonds total 0.70 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Vintage 0.85ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 0.85 carat Emerald, takes pride of place in this Vintage cluster ring. The emerald stone is fully natural with a vivid colouring. Enveloping the emerald, a total of 1.00 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.25ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1930s cluster ring showcases a vibrant 0.25 carat emerald at its centre. The emerald cut stone is rub over set into platinum and surrounded by a 1.00 carat total of ol...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.85ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1970s, this beautiful cluster ring features a radiant green emerald in the centre. The emerald is a classic oval cut stone weighing 1.85 carat and is rub over set into ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring dates back to the 1910s. At it’s heart sits an impressive 1.50 carat, natural blue sapphire. The sapphire is an unheated stone cut in an oval shape and i...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Edwardian cluster ring showcases a natural sapphire at its centre. The 1.00 carat intense blue sapphire, old cushion cut and completely unheated. Encircling the sapphir...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.70ct Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Edwardian era, this 1910s cluster ring features a central aquamarine surrounded by a cluster of old cut diamonds. The round cut aqua weighs 0.70 carat and is rub over s...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.05ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This elegant Art Deco full eternity ring features 21 carre cut diamonds, each weighing 0.05 carats for a total of 1.05 carats. The glittering diamonds all match in quality at G in co...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 0.76ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Late Deco full eternity ring features a total of 19 round brilliant diamonds, each weighing 0.04 carats for a total of 0.76 carats. The glittering diamonds all match in...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
This 1960s cluster ring centres around a single red ruby. The round cut stone is 0.40 carat and encircled by a ring of white diamonds really allowing the rubies colour to pop. The ei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.70ct Diamond and Sapphire Target Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage octagonal target ring dates back to the 1960s. It features an emerald diamond at its centre, weighing 0.70 carat. Graded highly at F in colour and VS2 in clari...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.60ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A stunning example of Art Deco elegance, this delightful daisy cluster ring centres around a 0.40 carat old cut diamond, rub over set into platinum. Surrounding it, eight 0.15 carat ...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.30ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A red ruby is surrounded by sparkling old cut diamonds in this beautiful Edwardian cluster ring. The oval cut ruby is a 0.30 carat stone with the surrounded diamonds creating a vivid...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.65ct Diamond and Pearl Twist Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1910s, this twist ring features a stunning natural pearl along side a sparkling old cut diamond. The pearl is 6.5mm in width, whilst diamond weighs 0.65 carat, wit...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$64,000Sale Price|20% Off
C. Dunaigre 6.82 Carat Minor Oil EMERALD Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
stunning natural 6.82 carat minor oil emerald with tapered baguette diamonds, weighing an impressive 1 ct. This exceptional emerald features fire that captures the eye. Set in a lux...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late Victorian 1.95ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
A truly rare find, this Late Victorian carved shank ring has been crafted entirely in platinum. A collection of five old cut diamonds are on display descending in size from the centr...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.60ct Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
Alternating diamonds and rubies are on display in this unique cluster ring, hailing from France. The glistening round brilliant diamonds total 1.60 carat total are set, with 1.20 car...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian 2.40ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautifully carved shank trilogy ring dates back to the Victorian era. Taking centre stage, three sparkling old cut diamonds are set, the middle sitting largest at 1.10 carat wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This stunning cluster ring dates back to the 1910s. At it’s heart sits a beautiful deep blue Sapphire claw set in contrasting 18 carat yellow gold. The oval cut stone weighs 1.00 car...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.60ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring dates to the Edwardian era and centres around a vibrant natural emerald. The 0.60 carat emerald is an old oval cut stone set within 18 carat yellow gold c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 2.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Vintage cluster ring showcases an vibrant 2.70 carat carat sapphire at its centre. The light blue sapphire is a cushion cut stone, heat treated to help the gem look its...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Edwardian 4.80ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This jaw dropping cluster ring dates back to the 1910s. At it’s heart sits a beautiful oval cut Sapphire. The 4.80 carat stone is completely natural and unheated and is rub over set ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Featuring a natural Cabochon cut sapphire at its centre, this wonderful Victorian cluster ring is a unique find. The central sapphire weighs 0.50 carat and is claw set into 18 carat ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.85ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful emerald cluster dates to the 1970s. The natural emerald is a classically emerald cut stone weighing 1.85 carat and is rub over set into 18 carat yellow gold. A baguett...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.85ct Diamond and Sapphire Navette Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Edwardian period is this beautiful navette ring. Taking centre stage, a sparkling 0.85 carat old cut diamond is rub over set into platinum. The diamond has a colour of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 1.40ct Emerald and Diamond Boat Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Victorian boat ring features a marquise cut emerald at its centre. The deep coloured emerald weighs 1.40 carat and is claw set into 18 carat yellow gold. Surrounding t...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A stunning deep blue sapphire sits central in this classically Art Deco ring. The sapphire is an oval cut stone, weighing 1.50 carat. Flanking the sapphire down stepped shoulders are...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 4.50ct Jade and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A show stopping, 4.50 carat Jade is surrounded by a halo of round brilliant diamonds in this vintage cocktail ring. The marquise cabochon cut Jade is a completely natural and unenhan...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Edwardian 0.60ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Edwardian cluster ring features a natural 0.60 carat oval cut sapphire at its centre. The deep blue sapphire is claw set into 18 carat yellow gold and is surrounded by ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.55ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful green emerald takes centre stage in this vintage cluster ring. The oval cut emerald weighs 1.55 carat and is rub over set into platinum. Surrounding the central stone, a ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful French cut sapphire is accompanied by old cut diamonds in this beautiful Art Deco Ring. The deep blue sapphire weighs 0.50 carat and is rub over set into platinum. Two ol...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.05ct Cognac Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
The Art Deco era’s opulent style is on display in this beautiful diamond halo ring. The unusual cognac coloured diamond is an old cut stone weighing 1.05 carat. With a colour of fanc...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 0.60ct Emerald and Diamond Navette Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Navette ring dates back to the Victorian period. At its centre sits a vivid emerald weighing 0.60 carat. The emerald is in the classic emerald cut and surrounded by a ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.75ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Five glistening old cut diamonds are on display in this stunning Art Deco ring. The central diamonds sits the biggest weighing 0.95 carat, the two flanking stones are 0.65 carat each...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 3.50ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This stunning carved shank trilogy ring dates back to the Victorian period. Taking centre stage, three sparkling old cut diamonds are set with a further four rose cut diamonds set in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.20ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring features a vivid blue heated sapphire at its centre weighing 1.20 carat. The stone is claw set into 18 carat yellow gold, and surrounded by a halo of glis...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.60ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1950s cluster ring showcases a vibrant 0.60 carat emerald at it’s centre. The emerald cut stone is claw set into 18 carat yellow gold and surrounded by 0.28 carat tota...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.55ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
A trio of asscher cut diamonds takes centre stage in this beautiful 1970s ring. The central stone is the largest at 0.75 carat, flanked by a matching pair of 0.40 carat diamonds. All...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.60ct Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Edwardian era, this unique target style ring features a stunning display of old cut diamonds and baguette cut rubies. At its centre sits a trio of diamonds sat ver...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.20ct Diamond and Sapphire Target Ring, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the 1980s with a strong Art Deco style this wonderful target ring centres around a single 1.20 carat old cut diamond. The stone has a colour of H and clarity of I1. Rub ov...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 1.00ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A trio of beautiful old cut diamonds are on display in this stunning Edwardian three stone ring. To the centre sits a 0.50 carat old cut diamond, flanked a pair of 0.25 carat diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.60ct Diamond and Pearl Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1880s, this beautiful Victorian cluster ring features a central diamond surrounded by pearls. The focal diamond is an old oval cut stone weighing 0.60 carat. The s...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.00ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This captivating vintage cluster ring dates back to the 1970. At its centre, a 1.00 carat emerald is sat, cut in an oval shape and rub over set into platinum. Surrounding the central...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.80ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This Vintage sapphire & diamond cluster ring dates to the 1950s and features a deep blue old cut sapphire at it’s centre. The claw set sapphire is an old cut stone and weighs 0.80 ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k 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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