$32,000
Edwardian Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dating from circa 1910, this platinum-topped gold ring is set with over 3.50 carats of old diamonds. The ring centers an old European-cut diamond, weighing approximately 1.50 carats,...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Edwardian diamond ring
Located in Cohasset, MA
Classic Edwardian Period diamond finger ring. This wonderful example is hand crafted in platinum and centers an Old European cut diamond weighing approx. .50ct.
Diamond, Platinum
$6,228Sale Price|20% Off
One-of-a-kind Vintage 1.52ct Freeform Ruby Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our One-of-a-kind Vintage 1.52ct Freeform Ruby Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum, a captivating piece that beautifully blends vintage charm and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Pretty, little post Edwardian era ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Belle Epoque/Early Edwardian Diamond Ring 1900-1915
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Diamond Cluster Ring Belle Époque / Early Edwardian, circa 1900–1915 An elegant antique diamond cluster ring centered with an old European-cut diamond, framed within a delic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,684Sale Price|30% Off
18ct 750 Gold 0.25 Carat Edwardian Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
18ct 750 Gold 0.25 Carat Diamond Ring Unknown era of actual Diamond A very clear diamond - not flawless But still a very beautiful diamond . Diamond is Natural and is 0.25 Carat Sin...
Diamond, Gold
Tribute to the Brilliance of an Edwardian Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A truly brilliant cluster of white old mine diamonds sets this ring apart from the others of this style, Set in a marquise shape, the diamonds are a tribute to the glitter of the E...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian Era Diamond Ring 1.45 Carat G VS in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Edwardian Diamond Ring Style: Refurbished Antique Ring Gold: 14K White Gold TCW: 1.45 Carats Total Approximate Main Diamond: .70 Carat Baguette Cut Color & Clarity: G ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Ribbon Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully unique Edwardian diamond ring. At the centre of this piece sits a sizeable milgrain set old cut diamond which is flanked by two matching smaller stones.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond Clover Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Clover Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Makers Mark R P Pretty, Edwardian Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Bombe Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1900 A truly fabulous, Edwardian diamond ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Rectangular Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1900 Fabulous, Edwardian diamond ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Ring 3.5 Carat Navette Wedding Engagement Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic Antique Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum with 3.5 Carats of spectacular G color (white white white) and VS clarity (clean) Old European Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Clover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Clover Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1.3 Carat Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Step into a world of timeless elegance with our exquisite Edwardian diamond ring. Set in the silvery embrace of pure platinum, this jewel captures the essence of an era where romance...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum with a spectacular .20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond of gorgeous F-G-H color (white!)
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Engagement Ring. 1.80ct Old Euro Diamond Ring Platinum Filigree K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, luminous, and richly detailed, this Edwardian diamond ring circa 1910 showcases the refined artistry and delicate metalwork that define early 20th-century jewelry.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 35 Diamond Emerald Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Edwardian Bow Motif
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Ring set with 35 Old Mine Cut Diamonds and four Emeralds in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 5 Stone Illusion Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 5 Stone Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Makers Mark H G & S Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian diamond ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 5 Carat Engagement Ring. Old Euro Cut Diamond M VS1 Platinum Floral
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 5.00 Carats Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Diamond Color: M Color Diamond Clarity: VS1 Jewelry Type: Diamond E...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco .65 Carat G Color VS Old European Cut Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Ring set with a spectacular .65 Carat Old European Cut Diamond in a beautiful open work setting in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1905 Diamond and Yellow Gold Five-Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique Edwardian diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful diamond navette ring dating back to the Edwardian period.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.78 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming navette ring dating back to the Edwardian period. This elegant piece showcases a single old mine cut diamond at the centre of the face in an eight clawed sett...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely diamond navette ring dating back to the Edwardian period.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian GIA Cert 2.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking platinum engagement ring from the Edwardian era, centers a GIA certified round brilliant diamond that weighs 2.20 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian GIA Cert 1.27 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum ring from the Edwardian era, centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs 1.27ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted from the Edwardian era, this platinum ring centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs 1ct. and is graded G color with SI1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
A truly captivating piece, this Edwardian-era platinum engagement ring features a dazzling G-colored, VS1 clarity diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carats at its center.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Edwardian Bombé Ring Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This stunning Edwardian bombé ring typically shows off the abilities of the new metal of the period- platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Weston, MA
This handcrafted platinum and yellow gold ring centers on a substantial bezel-set cabochon ruby in concentric circles of old mine cut diamonds bisected by lines of square cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Edwardian 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond ring. The ring features a target centre with a single old cut diamond surrounded by 14 calibrated rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Illusion Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Illusion Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Edwardian Circa 1910 Pretty, little Edwardian, oval shaped cluster ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Edwardian 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful ruby and diamond ring dating back to the Edwardian period.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Unheated Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
This genuine Edwardian unheated sapphire and diamond ring is most definitely a sparkling wonder, loaded with old-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald & Diamond Ring Circa 1910s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This beautiful cluster ring from the Edwardian era is crafted in two tone gold.
Diamond, Emerald
Edwardian Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian diamond ruby platinum ring Old European-cut center stone diamond of 0.25 carat, rose-cut diamonds, and square-cut rubies; 14 karat yellow gold and platinum Size: 5.75 US;...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,560Sale Price|40% Off
Edwardian Diamond Solitaire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An antique Late Edwardian / Early Art Deco platinum and diamond solitaire engagement ring with an elegant, streamlined shape, filigree tapered band, geometric details.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Edwardian 1.25 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.25 carats - K color with SI1 clarity Set by wide foliate prongs and a finely striated gallery With scrolled volute shoulders and en...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.4 grams Ring Size: M (53) Band Width: 1mm Face Dimensions: 16mm Pearls: 1 (4.5mm) Total Diamond Weight Approx. 0.64ct Diamond Details: Colour: G...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Brilliant Turquoise Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Three sky blue, oval Persian turquoise gems are separated by nine diamonds set in a stunning 18 Kt ring made c.1900 in one original piece, The shoulders are two pronged holding stone...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful diamond cluster ring from the Edwardian era. This piece features a centralised rub-over set round faceted old cut diamond that is surrounded by an open sunbu...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Peruzzi Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This platinum diamond ring is on the cusp of the Edwardian and Art Deco eras.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.87 carat GIA cert Diamond platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum ring from the Edwardian era is centered with a sparkling GIA certified old mine cut diamond that weighs 0.87ct. graded G color with SI2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Three Stone White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This charming 18k white gold ring from the Edwardian era is centered with a sparkling old mine cut diamond that weighs 0.76ct. and is flanked by two smaller old mine cut diamonds wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 2.90 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exceptional platinum five-stone diamond ring. This antique piece was crafted during the early stages of the Edwardian period and features five round faceted old cut d...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite diamond cluster ring taken from the Edwardian era.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an elegant Edwardian cluster ring featuring a captivating red ruby at its centre.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
This unusual and unique ring dates back to the Edwardian era and features a central diamond weighing 0.65 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely 18ct yellow gold Edwardian natural pearl and diamond ring. The centre of the ring is formed of 3 pearls which are drill set and surrounded by a border of sparkling r...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Filigree Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Lovely Edwardian platinum and diamond engagement ring (dates 1900-1910).
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond and Faux Ruby Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Edwardian Diamond and Faux Ruby Ring circa 1900. A diamond shaped motif is set with knife edge collet set diamonds surrounding a large bezel set synthetic ruby.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Diamond & Sapphire 5 Stone Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
She truly is a show stopper. Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Era: Edwardian 1900 - 1920 Head Width: 8.15mm Head Height: 4.7mm Weight: 7.3 Grams Finger Size: 8 1/2 Sizable Upo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.96 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum engagement ring from the Edwardian era, is centered with a sparkling GIA certified diamond that weighs 0.96ct. graded J color with VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Twist Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring from the Edwardian era. The ring features a beautiful natural blue sapphire and old cut diamond in a twisted style setting craft...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910. Classic Edwardian necklaces, engagement rings, earrings and other jewelry are often overshadowed by the more popular style of the era, Art Nouveau, which is a shame. At its best, Edwardian jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron.
Edward introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. Dozens of tiaras and formal jewels in an updated 18th-century style were purchased from French jewelers Boucheron and Chaumet and from Russia’s Fabergé. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation.
During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds. The pear-shaped pearl La Peregrina, for example, belonged to some of the most fabulous and strongest women in history and bounced among royal courts in Spain, France and Russia for several centuries. So while today the scale and clarity of a diamond ring matters, back then the size and quantity of your pearls was more important a declaration of wealth. And just as Victorian notions of propriety and femininity began to change after Queen Victoria died in 1901, jewelry design also evolved but there was some overlap with late Victorian styles.
Women of the Edwardian period sported bejeweled headpieces like tiaras and bandeaus with feathered aigrettes. Another popular piece of jewelry that is said to have been directly inspired by Queen Alexandra were colliers de chien, or dog collars — today's choker necklaces — which consisted of either a ribbon decorated with a brooch, a gemstone or several strands of pearls strung closely together.
Two major jewelry houses, Cartier and Boucheron, were founded in the mid-1850s, and by the beginning of the 20th century, the wealthy considered them household names. The Cartier brand became even more desirable once the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Cartier took this title seriously and designed some of the most innovative jewelry of its day, since it was willing to experiment with new materials like platinum and because it was mindful of fashion trends. Filigree settings also became popular. This saw-piercing technique was decorative and at the same time created a sense of lightness.
Perhaps even more important than Cartier’s use of platinum was the founding of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited in 1888. The discovery of new diamond mines made the stone more affordable and prompted the introduction of new gemstone cuts. It is not uncommon to see Edwardian jewels with baguette or briolette diamonds.
Find antique Edwardian rings, bracelets, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.