Sold|$68,889
Beautiful Cushion Stone Engagement Ring GIA Cert
By Jeri Cohen
Located in New York, NY
4.88 cushion diamond ring surrounded by micropave diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Carrera & Carrera, Aqua Collection, Angel Skin Cabochon Coral Diamond Ring
Located in Surfside, FL
CARRERA & CARRERA, from the Aqua collection "Angel Skin" cabochon coral diamond ring surrounded by full cut round brilliant diamonds set in 18k white gold.
White Gold
Sold|$6,000
Cobblestone Diamond Surround Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.40ctw old European, old Mine, Round Brilliant, Single cut and vintage Cushion cut diamonds set in hand crafted 18K oxidized yellow gold mounting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,900
Diamond Gold Surround Modern Signet Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage inspired yellow gold signet ring with 0.10ctw Single cut diamond frame. A modern take on the classic signet ring. Make it personal! Milo ring includes engraving of up to thre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$8,400
Beautiful Rose-Cut Diamond Surround Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.67ct H/VS2 EGL certified Rose cut diamond set in a handcrafted platinum mounting. Mixing the softness of the rose cut diamond with the old European cut sparkle, this ring is the pe...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$20,250
Cushion Cut Surround Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.65ct OP/VS Cushion cut diamond with 1.15cttw Cushion cut diamonds set in a vintage yellow gold and silver mounting.
Sold|$12,640
Old European Surround Diamond Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.38ct K/VS1 old European cut diamond EGL certified and set in a platinum hand crafted "Single Stone" mounting.
Elongated Oval Aquamarine Ring with Diamond Surround
Located in Greenwich, CT
Aquamarine cocktail ring, composed of an elongated oval-shaped aquamarine weighing approximately 35.00 carats, surrounded by circular-cut diamonds set in white gold with a scalloped ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Black Onyx Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring With Diamond Surround
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
A ring, featuring brilliant cut diamonds, surrounded by onyx and a fine diamond surround, set in platinum.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring with Sapphire and Diamond Surround
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
This ring features a brilliant cut diamond with a two row surround of calibré cut sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds, set in platinum.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Round Diamond Surrounded by French Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.01ct K/SI1 GIA certified old European cut diamond set in a handcrafted platinum mounting.
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$4,800
Surround Old European Cut Diamond Spear Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.59ct J/VS1 old European cut diamond EGL certified and set in a platinum hand crafted "Single Stone" mounting
7.27 Carat Sapphire Cocktail Ring Surround, Round Diamond and Triangle Diamond
By Héritage Jewelry
Located in Istanbul, TR
The ring is surrounded by 18 Brilliant Diamond weighing 0.16 Carat and flanked on each side by 2 Triangle Diamond weighing 0.46 Carats The Blue Sapphire Ring is made of 18K White Gol...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1.14 Carat Yellow Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, White Diamond Halo Surround
By Nicholsons Jewellers
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Boasting a 0.78ct yellow diamond presented in four white claws above a white diamond halo surround with approx. 0.36ct in total, approx H colour/SI clarity.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Yellow Diamond Ring with Diamond Set Surround and Shoulders
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
The ring centres on a GIA Cerified cushion-shaped, brilliant cut yellow diamond that is set to a surround of 20 brilliant cut diamonds to a square cushion-shaped head with a raised, ...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$9,000
Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Surround Gold Ring
By Single Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.08ct J/SI1 Pear Rose Cut diamond set in a handcrafted 18K yellow gold mounting.
Garrard '1735' Platinum GIA Oval White Diamond with Pink Diamond Surround Ring
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
A House of Garrard platinum and 18 karat rose gold '1735' ring, set with a central oval white diamond and round white and pink diamond surrounds. 1 oval white diamond weighing: 2.02...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Amethyst and Platinum Ring with Diamond Surround, Dated circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Amethyst and Platinum Ring with Diamond Surround, dated circa 1920. Good quality ring with hand piercing under the shank
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Inspired Ring with Center Sapphire Surrounded by Pave Diamonds
Located in Rochester, NY
18 karat white gold sapphire and diamond ring Round and baguette sapphires 1.14 carat total weight Diamond 14 round .16 carat total weight H-I /VS-SI Ring size 6.5
Diamond, Sapphire
Matte yellow gold Baroque pearl ring surrounded by diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
Baroque 17.5 x18mm pearl ring surrounded by 0.50 carat in diamonds in 18k matte yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.50 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring, circa 1930s, Floral Diamond Surround
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
An exquisite Art Deco emerald and diamong ring set with a bright green octagonal step cut emerald to the centre of a diamond garland. The emerald is collar set in white metal with a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Hermès Ring, Smoky Quartz Surrounded with Brilliants
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
A 750/000 partially blackened pink gold ring centered with a sugarloaf smoky quartz and surrounded with brillant cut diamonds.
White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Black Opal Ring Surrounded by Black Star Sapphires, Diamonds and Burmese Rubies
By Dianna Rae Jewelry
Located in Lafayette, LA
Black Opal Ring Surrounded by Black Star Sapphires, Diamonds and Burmese Rubies This Dianna Rae Original is truly a one-of-a-kind.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garrard Platinum 3.06 Carat DVS1 GIA Diamond Engagement Ring Pink Pave Surround
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
A House of Garrard platinum and 18 karat rose gold engagement ring from the Jewelled Vault collection, set with a central GIA certified cushion cut 3.06 carat D VS1 white diamond, 18...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Portrait Ring with Rose Cut Diamond Surround 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
With two single Rose Cut Diamonds set into each shoulder and leading to an 18ct Yellow Gold band, this ring is a gorgeous example of an antique piece.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Ring, 1.52 Carat Yellow Sapphire and 0.88 Carat Diamond Surround
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Calculated weight 1.52ct. The sapphire is surrounded by 10 round brilliant cut diamonds measuring beween 2.40mm and 2.00mm diameter and two round brilliant cut diamonds each measuri...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,800
Pink Tourmaline Ring Surrounded by Diamonds and Set in Yellow Gold Presented by Thought Agency
Located in St.amford, CT
Pink Tourmaline Ring Surrounded by Diamonds and Set in Yellow Gold Good quality and a wonderful evening ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style 0.78 Carat Pink Sapphire Cluster Ring in Diamond Halo Surround
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This oval mixed cut pink sapphire has been set into a modern Art Deco style cluster head ring. Measuring approx. 6.1mm x 5.0mm x 2.7mm deep it sits in a surround of 16 round brillia...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,600
15mm Mobe Pearl Ring with Surrounded Diamonds Set In White Gold Presented by Thought Agency
Located in St.amford, CT
15mm Mobe Pearl Ring with 24 Surrounding Diamonds Set In 18k White Gold. 1.70ct size 6.5 / 7
Diamond, White Gold
10ct Mandarin Orange Citrine Surrounded by Orange Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in London, CA
It is surrounded with 1ct of small diamonds and orange sapphires 1.2ct.
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian Marquise Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Surround in 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
The Opal is surrounded by a halo of Rose Cut Diamonds creating a cluster with simple detailing in the shoulders all set in 9ct Yellow Gold with original patina, can be cleaned on pur...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,800
Aquamarine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k white gold ring,with 14.9mm x 12.8m aquamarine,surrounded by diamonds Ring size 6, top of the ring is 19mm x 17mm, weight - 8.1g
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A rare 3.5 cushion cut diamond engagement ring surrounded by sapphires set in platinum.
Diamond
Edwardian Moonstone & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Desirable Large Cabochon Moonstone Ring w/Rose Diamond Surrounds. Diamond Set in Platinum on Gold Shank
Moonstone, Diamond
Sold|$5,268
Diamond Platinum Single Stone Ring
Located in Barcelona, ES
1.10ct cushion diamond antique ring mounted in platinum, surrounded by 16 8/8 cut diamonds (0.16ct total approx.)
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$2,000
Pearl Pavé Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Vail, CO
Pearl and diamond cocktail ring, centering a pearl surrounded by pavé diamond accents in a cushion shape, mounted in 18k yellow gold.
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,800
1960s Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage circa 1960s 14k gold ring with coral,surrounded with diamonds. Ring size 4 1/2, ring top is 20mm in diameter and sits approx. 18.5mm from the finger. weight - 11.0g
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$4,000
Antique Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique-style diamond three-stone ring with pavé diamond surround, the center round diamond weighing approximately 0.51 carats, flanked by round diamonds weighing approximately 0.55 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$1,400
Antique Pearl Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique platinum ring with 9mm x 7mm pearl, surrounded with diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Sold|$2,600
Oval Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k white gold large ring, featuring oval turquoise gemstones, surrounded with diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Beautiful Diamond Turquoise Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold ring, featuring turquoise stones, surrounded with diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sold|$11,500
Buccellati Carved Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive 18k yellow ans white gold ring, crafted by Buccellati, set with carved ruby in the center, surrounded with diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A european cut 2.20 ct diamond ring set in platinum surrounded with natural sapphires and diamonds on the shank.
Diamond
Sold|$1,800
Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Tourmaline Gold Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold ring, crafted by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, decorated with tourmaline cabochons, surrounded with diamonds.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,800
Chanel Cometes Gold Diamond Pearl Ring
By Chanel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Modern 18k white gold ring by Chanel from Cometes collection, featuring 11mm pearl ,surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Sold|$24,972
Natural Jade and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
A natural non-treated oval cabochon jade ring with scrolling diamond surround. Mounted in platinum.
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Sold|$3,200
Georgian Amethyst Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Large Scale Amethyst and Diamond ring . Large amethyst stone surrounded by old mine cut diamond ring in silver and gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Sold|$37,000
Impressive Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Impressive marquise diamond ring with surround of round diamonds and channel set baguettes on the shank in 18 k white gold.
Natural No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Natural no heat 3.08ct sapphire,measuring 9.5mm x 7.25mm x 5.8mm, set in platinum and surrounded by diamonds. Ring size 7 3/4, ring top is 9.5mm wide. weight - 4.2g
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Platinum Star Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique platinum ring, set with a 10.1mm star sapphire cabochon, surrounded with diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$3,200
1960s Large Carved Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage 18k gold ring, set with 25mm x 17mm carved coral in the center, surrounded with diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$143,400
Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Cert
By Jeri Cohen
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Surrounded by Tapered Baguettes.GIA-certified: ROUND BRILLIANT Carat Weight: 3.73 Color Grade: G Clarity Grade: VVS2
Diamond, Platinum
Pedro Boregaard Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
By Pedro Boregaard
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold ring, crafted by Pedro Boregaard, featuring pink tourmaline gemstone, surrounded with diamonds.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Cathy Waterman Peacock Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
By Cathy Waterman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
22k gold Cathy Waterman ring from Peacock collection, set with approx. 20ct amethyst, surrounded with diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 22k Gold
Twin Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Vail, CO
Vintage twin emerald and diamond dress ring, showcasing a pair of medium green emerald-cut emeralds flanking a central diamond cluster, ringed with a diamond surround, mounted in pla...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Stunning Art Deco diamond ring
Located in New York, NY
Period Art Deco cushion cut, bezel set 3.5 ct Diamond ring in platinum surrounded by mine cut diamonds
Timeless Enamel Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant deco style 3 stone diamond ring is surrounded by french calibre cut sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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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