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Diamond D Flawless Type 2 A

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 14.00 Carat D Flawless Type 2 A Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
magnificent dream investment emerald cut diamond set in the center. The shape and proportions are very unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond

5-Carat D Flawless Type IIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring A Masterpiece of Pure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Some diamonds are beautiful. This one is legendary. This 5-carat D Flawless Type IIA round
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

5-Carat D Flawless Type IIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring A Masterpiece of Pure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Some diamonds are beautiful. This one is legendary. This 5-carat D Flawless Type IIA round
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 6.01 Carat D Color Flawless Type IIa Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
D color to remain crisp and icy in all lighting conditions. Type IIa diamonds represent less than 2
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

10 -Carat D Flawless Type IIA Diamond Ring GIA Certified Rare Investment-Grade
Located in Mumbai, IN
Step into the world of ultimate rarity with this 10-carat D Flawless Type IIA round diamond ring, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

11-Carat D Flawless Type IIA Diamond Ring GIA Certified Rare Investment-Grade
Located in Mumbai, IN
Step into the world of ultimate rarity with this 11-carat D Flawless Type IIA round diamond ring, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

25-Carat D Flawless Type IIA Diamond Ring GIA Certified Rare Investment-Grade
Located in Mumbai, IN
Step into the world of ultimate rarity with this 25-carat D Flawless Type IIA round diamond ring, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

20-Carat D Flawless Type IIA Diamond Ring GIA Certified Rare Investment-Grade
Located in Mumbai, IN
Step into the world of ultimate rarity with this 20-carat D Flawless Type IIA round diamond ring, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

30-Carat D Flawless Type IIA Diamond Ring GIA Certified Rare Investment-Grade
Located in Mumbai, IN
This D Color Internally Flawless diamond ring is a testament to extraordinary rarity and unmatched
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 5.01 Carat D Color Flawless Oval Brilliant Diamond Type IIa Platin
Located in Chicago, IL
This diamond is classified as a Type IIa, representing less than 2% of all gem-quality diamonds
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2 Carat Oval Diamond Ring with pavé D Color Flawless Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring showcases a stunning 2 carat oval diamond, meticulously crafted from the finest
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

3.40 Carat Golconda D Internally Flawless Marquis Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds belong to " less than 2% of all gem diamonds". They are " the most chemically pure type of diamond
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4-Carat D VVS Type IIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring A Masterpiece of Purity
Located in Mumbai, IN
. Owning a 4-carat D VVS Type IIA diamond is more than a purchase—it is the acquisition of a legacy. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

5-Carat D VVS Type IIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring A Masterpiece of Purity
Located in Mumbai, IN
. Owning a 5-carat D VVS Type IIA diamond is more than a purchase—it is the acquisition of a legacy. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

8-Carat D VVS1 Type IIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Golconda diamond
Located in Mumbai, IN
for royalty and world-class collectors. Type IIA diamonds, representing less than 2% of the world’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Rare GIA Certified Type 2A I Flawless 6.00 Carat Natural Pink Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
. Weighs 6.7 grams. Hallmarked 750 for 18 karat gold. PD (Pink Diamond) 5.01 ct and 2 D (Half-Moon
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

10.85-Carat D VVS1 Type IIA Golconda Round Diamond Ring GIA Certified
Located in Mumbai, IN
This 10.85-carat D VVS1 Type IIA Golconda round diamond ring is not just a jewel—it is a piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

11-Carat D VVS1 Type IIA Golconda Round Diamond Ring GIA Certified
Located in Mumbai, IN
This 11-carat D VVS1 Type IIA Golconda round diamond ring is not just a jewel—it is a piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

10-Carat D VVS1 Type IIA Golconda Round Diamond Ring GIA Certified
Located in Mumbai, IN
This 10-carat D VVS1 Type IIA Golconda round diamond ring is not just a jewel—it is a piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

2.55 Carat D IF Type IIA GIA Certified Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Rive Gauche Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
grade of D and IF ( internally flawless) is set in a classic handmade platinum ring with 2 tapered
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TYPE IIA IF GIA Certified 2 Carat Halo Oval Diamond White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating ring showcases a striking GIA-certified 2-carat oval diamond Type IIA! It
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.13 Carat Round Cut Diamond Ring TYPE IIA
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary ring features a GIA Certified 6.13-carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond, graded D
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 7.23 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
exquisite internally flawless diamond is a Type IIa diamond, meaning that this diamond contains little, if
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

9-Carat D VVS Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Golconda diamond
Located in Mumbai, IN
for royalty and world-class collectors. Type IIA diamonds, representing less than 2% of the world’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Empire Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 6.51 Carat Natural Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring TYPE IIA
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Pear-Cut Diamond (GIA Report) As flawless Clarity & D Color Accented By 2 Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Snake Cuff Bracelet Diamonds “Basilisk” Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
weight of 46.82 carats (F/G color, VVS clarity). The crown is set with a D color, Internally Flawless
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sophisticated 1.83ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
showcases a breathtaking 1.00-carat emerald-cut diamond with a flawless color grade and remarkable clarity
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2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold GIA 5.36ct Cushion Periwinkle Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - D Color - IF Clarity - 0.90ctw (exact
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Watch with Contract or Period Large "Top Hat"
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
& Diamonds Very Elegant & Beautiful - Over 2 Carats of Diamonds - 1 Year Warranty We are pleased to offer
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

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Exceptional 2.58 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA Cert
Located in Napoli, IT
within certain range, they divide into many types from no treatment at all, this is to compare to a D
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Early 2000s Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2 Carat GIA Type2A D Flawless Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Bridal Suite
By RAF
Located in New York, NY
suite, the two diamonds are of Type 2A nature with a color-clarity as D-Flawless. The two large, round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10.11 Carat GIA Cert D Internally Flawless Diamond
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent loose diamond weighs in at 10.11cts. It is a GIA certified, D color, Internally
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond

Cartier Monture GIA Certified 7.48 Carat Type IIa Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified Internally Flawless D color, Type IIa marquise cut diamond weighing 7.48 carats
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1990s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 1.60ctw D VVS1 GIA Marquise & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
exactly 1.10 carats and is absolutely TOP QUALITY with colorless D color and nearly-flawless VVS1 clarity
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Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

7.04ct Natural Vivid Blue Violet Tanzanite Cushion Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
tanzanite. Sometimes referred to as 'Block D' type in the trade. Also has an excellent cushion cut to show
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Elegant 1.11ct Diamond 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
core of this ring lies a flawless 0.75-carat emerald-cut diamond. Surrounding the central diamond are 2
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2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4 Carat D Internally Flawless Type IIa Heart Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
by GIA as D color, Internally Flawless, and Excellent polish and symmetry. The stone belongs to the
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Rare Emerald Cut Type IIA Golconda Diamond Ring 2.01ct D/Flawless
Located in Mayfair, London, London
and weighs 2.01ct, D colour and Flawless clarity. This spectacular emerald cut is certified as a Type
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

EXCEPTIONAL TYPE 2A Golconda type 2 Carat Oval Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
One of a kind 2 carats diamond ring. This is a very special stone because is an exceptional white D
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond

TYPE IIA GIA Certified 7 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
7 Carat Cushion D Color Flawless Clarity Type IIA Golconda Type Diamond Ring. Immerse yourself in
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2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Exceptional Golconda Type 2A GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
whitest D-color diamond. It is also one of only a handful of Type IIa diamonds that are also internally
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

David Rosenberg 15.58 ct Cushion D Internally Flawless Type 2A GIA Diamond Ring
By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rosenberg Diamonds & Co. 15.58 carat Radiant shape D color Internally Flawless Type 2 A clarity is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Internally Flawless 2.84 Carat Golconda Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
dating from the early-twentieth century. A 'D' color - 'Internally Flawless' early square emerald-cut
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20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Rare 10.02 Carat Flawless GIA Cert Oval Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
flanked by 2 pear shaped diamonds having a total weight of 1.48 carats, a color and clarity of D/IF with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

2.84 Carat 'D' 'IF' 'Golconda' Edwardian Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
(less than 2% of all gem diamonds)." This particular ice white, flawless stone happens to come in its
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20th Century American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Extraordinary GIA Certified 20.45 -Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
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Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum A striking example of Art Deco elegance, this antique engagement ring features a luminous old mine-cut diamond set within an in...
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20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Diamond D Flawless Type 2 A For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond d flawless type 2 a you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding an appealing diamond d flawless type 2 a — no matter the origin — is easy, but Antinori Fine Jewels, David Rosenberg and RAF each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a diamond d flawless type 2 a, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Diamond D Flawless Type 2 A?

The price for a diamond d flawless type 2 a starts at $61,750 and tops out at $3,200,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $376,250.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.