$2,240,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 20 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring TYPE IIA Golconda Type
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 20 Carat Type IIA D Color Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring An
Diamond, Emerald
$416,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.04-carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring TYPE IIA
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 5.04-carat Emerald Cut Diamond, graded D color and Flawless clarity — the highest
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$228,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat D Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Type IIA Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly refined diamond ring centered by a 4.13 carat emerald cut diamond
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
GIA Certified Natural 3.92 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Diamond Type IIA Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Natural, GIA certified Pink Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring. No enamel, no paint under the
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
10.85 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring Type IIA D Color, Internally Flawless
Located in Mumbai, IN
This 10.85 carat emerald-cut diamond ring is a remarkable example of timeless elegance and
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$760,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 8.11 Carat Type IIa Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with Tapered Baguette
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 8.11 Carat Type IIa Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with Tapered Baguettes in Platinum A
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$312,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.01 Carat D Flawless Type IIa Emerald Cut Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and investment-grade diamond ring centered by a 5.01 carat natural emerald cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat D Internally Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Ring TYPE IIA
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and highly refined diamond ring centered by a 4.01 carat natural emerald cut diamond
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.01 Carat D Internally Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Ring type IIA
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional high-jewelry ring centered on a GIA-certified 4.01 carat emerald cut diamond
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$2,720,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 20 Carat TYPE 2A Golconda type Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
. Presenting a magnificent 20.45 carat Type IIa Golconda-style emerald-cut diamond, certified by GIA. This
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Golconda Type IIa 2.36 Carat Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Golconda type IIa diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a Golconda type IIa octagonal
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 7.23 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
exceptional GIA certified antique emerald cut diamond weighing 7.23 carats, D color, IF clarity. This
Diamond, Platinum
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.03 Carat D VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional ring showcases a GIA-certified 5.03 carat D color, VS1 clarity emerald-cut diamond
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$84,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond D Color VVS2 Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
elegance. It features a stunning 3 carat emerald cut diamond, which radiates sophistication. With a rare
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 7.31ct Asscher Cut Diamond Ring D Color VVS2, Type IIA, circa 1925
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Asscher Cut Diamond Ring with a 7.31Ct Asscher Cut Diamond, D color, VVS2 Clarity
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
Diamond and Sapphire Ring by Raymond C Yard
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a beautiful emerald cut diamond weighing 6.23 carats and boasting F color, IF clarity
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Bulgari GIA Certified 9.46 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
spectacular GIA certified emerald cut diamond weighing 9.46 carats, F color, IF clarity, adorned with four
Diamond, Platinum
Very Light Pink Diamond Ring 1.03 Ct Type 2a GIA Long Cushion with Emeralds 18K
Located in New York, NY
Light Pink Cushion Cut **GIA# 7481324007 [Type IIa Cert)** Side Diamond Breakdown: 1.08 Ct White
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Emerald-Cut 'Golconda' Diamond Ring with Graduated Sapphire Shoulders
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
-cut Type IIa ‘Golconda’ diamond weighing 10.28 carat and of D colour and VS1 clarity, corner claw set
Sapphire, Platinum
4.54 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Clear, cool, and white as ice, this 4.54 carat emerald cut diamond engagement ring sparkles with
4.54 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Clear, cool, and white as ice, this 4.54 carat emerald cut diamond engagement ring sparkles with
An Exquisite 3.74 Carat Old Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring By Hancocks
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
The ring centred on a stunning emerald-cut diamond weighing 3.74cts and of D colour, VVS1 clarity
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Golconda 5.56 Carat Emeral-Cut Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New Orleans, LA
This classic Harry Winston ring is set with an exceptional 5.56-carat emerald-cut diamond that
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Russian Emerald Ring, 7.16 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Internally flawless. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure diamonds with exceptional optical
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Harry Winston Golconda Diamond Ring, 5.56 Carats
By Harry Winston
Located in New Orleans, LA
This classic Harry Winston ring is set with an exceptional 5.56-carat emerald-cut diamond that
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Rare Emerald Cut Type IIA Golconda Diamond Ring 2.01ct D/Flawless
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum emerald cut diamond ring. The diamond is set within a classic 4 claw setting
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 7.88 Carat Type IIA Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
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Platinum
GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Type IIA Golconda Diamond
Located in Las Vegas, NV
certified 1.07 carat emerald cut Type IIa Golconda diamond. The stone is perfectly colorless D, with
Diamond
Exceptional Golconda Type 2A GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic Antinori di Sanpietro ring is set with an exceptional 2 carat emerald-cut diamond that
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Exceptional Golconda GIA Certified 2.51 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic Antinori di Sanpietro ring is set with an exceptional 2.51 carat emerald-cut diamond
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Rare Emerald Cut 17.98 carat Diamond Ring GIA H Internally Flawless
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum custom made 3 stone ring consisitng of 1 emerald cut diamond weighing 17.98 carats having
Platinum
2.84 Carat 'D' 'IF' 'Golconda' Edwardian Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
' color 'Internally Flawless' early square emerald cut Golconda Diamond. According to The Gemological
Diamond, Platinum
Internally Flawless 2.84 Carat Golconda Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
been determined to be a type IIa diamond. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Kimono Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
$2,500
Size: please refer to measurements
DAVID FIELDEN 2017 Runway Sample Ivory Lace Bridal Gown Maxi Ethereal Dress
By DAVID FIELDEN
Located in Leonardo, NJ
David Fielden Sposa Sample dress — the design made it to the runway, but the dress you're buying is an actual sample No size or comp tag please see measurements below Ivory Lace Exce...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
Chanel Camillia Scarf
By Chanel
Located in Alford, MA
Chanel vintage silk camellia scarf featuring a pale pink ground scattered with white camellias and accented by green leaves. Chanel printed in green capital letters at bottom right. ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal ByPass Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb beautiful ring featuring faceted rock crystals, set in textured gold, accented by round cut diamonds. Fashionable and translucent. The entire length of the ring from top ...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
Alexander McQueen New Dress with Front Slits AW 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red fine wool dress from Alexander McQueen. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a bateau neckline, and 2 slits along each front leg. The back has a zipper closing and it is...
$4,766
H 6.11 in D 0.79 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Pola Purse Clutch Evening Bag 2 ways Black Ostrich Golden Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Purse "Pola" Made in France No stamp but vintage Made of Ostrich Leather and Golden Hardware Ostrich is it a resistant leather, and less sub...
1993 Vintage Hermès Black Mini Kelly Sellier, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage HERMES Mini Kelly black box leather in very good condition, with no signs of wear., delivered in its HERMES box. This rare model can be carried by hand or on the shoulder wi...
Thierry Mugler Dress with Front Cut out
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black light weight wool dress from Thierry Mugler. It is semi fitted with long sleeves, a small black buckle at the front neck and a cut out below it. The hemline is asym...
$27,950
W 0.24 in D 0.13 in L 7 in
18k Yellow Gold Hexagon Bezel 7.25ctw Natural Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Hexagon Shaped Bezel Set 7.25ctw Natural Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet This stunning Hexagon Diamond Tennis Bracelet is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
5.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent 5.03ct Royal Blue Sapphire Platinum Engagement Three Stone Ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills proudly presents this magnificent 5.03-ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Celebrity Owned Dolce And Gabbana Floral Silk Iconic “Ruched" Dress Size EU 42/6
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This iconic Dolce and Gabbana ruched floral silk dress was owned by a beloved Hollywood TV/Movie celebrity. It was purchased before her untimely passing. She was known for sexy, body...
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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