Platinum 1.00 carat Diamond Vintage Estate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This platinum ring features a central old European cut diamond set within a square, geometric frame
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 0.72 carat Diamond Vintage Estate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This platinum ring showcases a classic old European cut diamond held in a square, illusion-style
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 0.50 carat Diamond Vintage Estate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This platinum diamond ring features a round brilliant center stone held by four prongs, flanked by
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
engagement ring embellished with thirty round diamonds totaling approximately 0.30 carat. Set in platinum.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Estate Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in platinum, this substantial Estate engagement ring is designed around three sparkling
Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Trillion Wedding Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This beautiful estate engagement ring is crafted in solid 18K White Gold. The center princess cut
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 1.03 carat Diamond GIA Certified Vintage Estate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This platinum ring showcases a round brilliant diamond in an octagonal setting, surrounded by
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 1.64 carat Diamond GIA Certified Vintage Estate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This platinum ring features an old mine cushion cut diamond nestled within an octagonal frame
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 0.50 carat Diamond and Synthetic Sapphire Estate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This ring features a central diamond set in a geometric, octagonal setting, accented with synthetic
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pear Diamond Ring Canary Sapphire 14K White Gold Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Pear Diamond Ring Canary Sapphire 14K White Gold Engagement This estate engagement ring is finely
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring Platinum Engagement Band 1.10 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring Platinum Engagement Band 1.10 TDW This stunning estate engagement ring is
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band Halo Engagement Wedding 1.63 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band Halo Engagement Wedding 1.63 TDW This estate engagement ring is
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.81 carat Diamond Vintage Estate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 14 karat yellow gold ring features a classic old European cut diamond held by six prongs in a
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band 1.36 TDW Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band 1.36 TDW Engagement This stunning estate engagement ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 1.21 carat Old Mine Cut Diamond GIA Certified Estate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This platinum ring showcases an old mine cut diamond in a low, bezel-like setting, flanked by
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band Halo Engagement Wedding 2.00 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
14K White Gold Band Halo Engagement Wedding 2.00 TDW This estate engagement ring is made in solid
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 2.10 Ct. Antique certified Cushion Diamond Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
An estate Diamond and sapphire engagement ring featuring a 2.00 Ct antique cushion cut – old mine
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Engagement Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Estate .72 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Engagement Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Estate .72 TDW This beautiful vintage ring is
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Leo GSI Certified 0.98 Carat Round Diamond 14k White Gold Engagement Ring
By Leo Schachter
Located in Towson, MD
This exquisite estate 14K white gold engagement ring showcases a brilliant 0.98-carat round Leo
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940's Vintage Hand Engraved Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old European Cut Diamond Estate Engagement Ring. This truly one of a kind ring will sweep any girl off
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Band Vintage Estate 3.10 TDW Engagement Emerald cut
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Band Vintage Estate 3.10 TDW Engagement Emerald cut This estate ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring Old European Platinum Engagement .62 cttw Vintage Wedding
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
estate engagement ring is finely crafted in solid Platinum. The center Old European cut diamond with high
Diamond, Platinum
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning estate engagement ring is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and features a magnificent
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two Tone Gold Ring with 3.24 Carat Radiant Cut GIA Diamond Size 10
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring, featuring a stunning 3.24-carat radiant cut diamond. Set in a unique 18-karat two-tone gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Engagement Ring GIA .96ct Round Natural Diamond SI1 I Size 4.75
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
DESCRIPTION Estate engagement ring set with a GIA-certified natural round brilliant diamond in a six-prong
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Ring Old Cut Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This elegant vintage ring is finely crafted in solid Platinum (carefully tested and guaranteed
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Diamond Ring Platinum Round cut .65ct TDW Engagement Solitaire
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring Platinum Round cut .65ct TDW Engagement Solitaire This estate engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
Engagement Diamond Ring Platinum Wedding Pear cut .90 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring Platinum Pear cut .90 TDW Engagement Diamond Teardrop Ring, Vintage Estate Platinum
Diamond, Platinum
Old Mine Diamond Ring Platinum 2.05 TDW Vintage Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old Mine Diamond Ring Platinum 2.05 TDW Vintage Engagement This vintage ring is made in luxurious
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Cluster Cocktail Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Cluster Cocktail Engagement This spectacular ring is finely
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring Vintage 14K White Gold .97 TDW Engagement Wedding
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate ring would make a marvelous engagement ring or wedding ring. The center emerald cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Halo Ring 14K White Gold 1.14 TDW Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This amazing estate diamond halo engagement or wedding ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band Marquise Cut Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band Marquise Cut Engagement This estate ring is crafted in solid 14K
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Engagement Diamond Ring Platinum Band 1.40 TDW EGL Certified
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Engagement Diamond Ring Platinum Band 1.40 TDW EGL Certified This incredible ring is finely
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Ring Flower Vintage Platinum 2.00 TDW Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage circa 1930s ring is finely crafted in luxurious Platinum and set with genuine Diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
Princess Trillion Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold 1.95 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Princess Trillion Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold 1.95 TDW This amazing estate
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely estate platinum ring, centering a transitional round brilliant-cut diamond weighing an
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Ring Vintage 14K White Gold 1.91 TDW Engagement Wedding
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate ring would make a marvelous engagement ring or wedding ring. The center round cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Engagement 3.10 TDW Del Co
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This amazing estate ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White Gold. Hallmarked Del Co. The center
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Old Mine Engagement Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band 1.63 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This stunning estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with an old mine cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Band .67 TDW Engagement Wedding
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Band .67 TDW Engagement This gorgeous diamond ring 18K White
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Oval Diamond Ring Halo 14K White Gold 1.70 TDW Engagement HDO
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Oval Diamond Ring Halo 14K White Gold 1.70 TDW Engagement HDO This amazing estate
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring Vintage 14K Gold Band Two Stone Wedding Engagement 1.96 Ctw
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage ring is made in solid 14K Yellow gold and White gold for diamonds setting. One diamond
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 14k Diamond Engagement Ring .54ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning diamond engagement ring! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features a .54ct modern
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 14k Diamond Engagement Ring 0.96ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A classically beautiful diamond engagement ring! Crafted in 14k white gold, this ring features a
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring Round Half Moon Engagement Wedding Platinum Band 1.68 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring Round Half Moon Engagement Wedding Platinum Band 1.68 TDW This beautiful
Diamond, Platinum
Estate 18k Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous diamond engagement ring set! Crafted in 18k vibrant yellow gold, this set feature both
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Half Moon Ceylon Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Engagement Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Half Moon Ceylon Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Engagement Vintage This gorgeous
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Estate 14k Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous diamond engagement ring set! These gorgeous bands are crafted in 14k white gold. One
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Old European Diamond Ring 2.14 TDW 14K White Gold Engagement Wedding Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old European Diamond Ring 2.14 TDW 14K White Gold Engagement Wedding Vintage This lovely vintage
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 1.03ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A classically beautiful diamond engagement ring! Crafted in platinum, this ring features a central
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Estate Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 2.05ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning diamond engagement ring! Crafted in platinum, this ring features a central 2.05ct old
Diamond, Platinum
Estate 18k Diamond Engagement Ring .70ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning diamond engagement ring! Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring features a unique "split
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,608Sale Price / item|20% Off
Elegant 14k White Gold Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Christmas Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant estate engagement ring crafted in 14k white gold, featuring round brilliant-cut diamonds
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Wilson's Bespoke 10.18 CT Old Mine Butter Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by tapered shank with matte finish Tested as platinum Created by Wilson's Estate Jewelry Butter
Diamond, Platinum
$44,156Sale Price|20% Off
Estate Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 5.59ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond engagement ring! Crafted in platinum, this substantial ring features a central
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Whitehouse Brothers Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
solitaire engagement ring complemented with eight round brilliant-cut diamonds, F color, VS clarity. The
Diamond, 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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