Estate Natural Coral Black Onyx Diamond Unique Dinner Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
. h. x w. – 14.5 grams A truly unique, ultra chic dinner ring, mid century age, great addition at any
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Estate 14k Gold 2ct Green Emerald & Diamond Wide Unique Polished Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
beautifully by the brilliant cut diamonds in a unique pattern. This magnificent ring is guaranteed to make a
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
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Unique Estate Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handmade platinum mount diamond ring in a bow design mount. The center is bezel set with a round
Diamond, Platinum
Mustache Diamond Ring Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Moustache Jewelry Unique
Located in Torrance, CA
diamonds total an estimated 0.20 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI1 clarity). The unique ring
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine Swan Ring w Diamonds Yellow Gold, Estate Ring with a Unique Swan Shape
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
I bet you've never seen a ring like this. The design of the swan has so much character in such a
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Five Plus Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in South Pasadena, CA
diamond solitaire ring set with a round diamond weighing 4.41 carats, accompanied by a report from EGL-USA
Diamond, Platinum
Unique 3 Dimensional Diamond and Enamel Tropical Flower 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
yellow gold diamond and enamel estate ladies ring in the shape of a 3 dimensional blooming tropical
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unique 3 Dimensional Diamond and Enamel Tropical Flower 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
yellow gold diamond and enamel estate ladies ring in the shape of a 3 dimensional blooming tropical
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Lady's Onyx Diamond Gold Intaglio Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
finger. Unique estate diamond and onyx intaglio ring circa 1970. Ring size 5 3/4 with the inside spring
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
the finger. Unique estate amethyst and diamond cocktail ring circa 1960.
Georgian Diamond Silver Gold Gimmel Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
. Ring size 5 1/2. Unique estate antique gimmel diamond ring circa 1830.
Contemporary Natural 6.05 Carat Pear Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible and unique Estate sapphire and diamond ring! This stunning 14kt white gold piece
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Three Stone Platinum Band
Located in South Pasadena, CA
, platinum mounting. A low profile wearable ring. Ring size 8 1/4. Unique estate Art Deco diamond ring circa
Diamond, Platinum
Unique Midcentury Caged Pearl, Emerald, Diamond 18 Karat Gold Textured Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Very unique, custom-made, mid-century modern Italian artisan design estate ring, features a cluster
Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Aquamarine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
. Unique estate aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring mounted in 18 karat yellow gold circa 1990.
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
ring is ideal for wearing to every occasion. Unique estate opal and diamond ring circa 1960
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Burma Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Shimmering and delightful as only a beautiful ruby
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1950s Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Circa 1950 What can be said about this emerald and diamond ring
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond Pave Gold Buckle Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
yellow gold, ring size 6 3/4, approximately 7/16" wide overall. Unique estate diamond buckle ring band
Blue-Green Tourmaline and Asscher-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
/8" wide across the finger. Unique estate tourmaline and diamond ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.30 Carat Antique Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
in the shape of a stylized butterfly! A unique and stunning estate diamond ring for a very lucky lady
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Natural Agate Butterfly Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This 18K gold natural agate butterfly diamond ring is a symbol of transformation and grace. This exquisite ring captures the delicate elegance of a butterfly in flight, a reminder of...
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Angel Skin Fluted Coral And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 18K Yellow Gold Angel Skin Fluted Coral and Diamond Ring is a captivating piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this ring features...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,999Sale Price|48% Off
Special!!! NWT $7, 789 18KT Magnificent Fancy Triple Tri Color Leaf Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Tri Color Yellow, Rose and White Gold Large Rare Fancy Gorgeous Large Diamond Statement Leaf Crossover Ring. Ring ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 3.7 Carats Black Diamond Granulated 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautifully lustrous 9 mm round rose cut faceted black diamond rests in a wonderfully contrasting stacked large/small "jawan" traditional handmade 22K gold setting in this distinct...
Black Diamond, 22k Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
NWT $6500 18KT Gold Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Oval Emerald Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Cut Emerald Ring Eternity Band. Ring Contains ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Onyx and Diamond Ring 0.75ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A striking ring from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in platinum, this ring adorns an Old Mine Cushion Cut diamond within an octagonal milgrained bezel. The diamond, weighing app...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
ITALIAN 1970 Modernist Geometric Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Corals
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian geometric sculptural cocktail ring. This is a very beautiful cocktail ring, created in Italy during the modernist period back in the 1970. The ring has been crafted with ...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco GIA Vintage Antique 3.0ct Old EURO Diamond Sapphire Pt Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco GIA 3.0ct Old EUROPEAN Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Vintage Antique Ring. Few come finer or as fabulous as this original handcrafted platinum diamond and sapphire ri...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal and diamonds ring in 14k gold. Genuine opal ring. Gold ring with opal Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) Main stone - opal, black with color play, o...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
Dalben Magnificent 8.3 Carat Certified Colombian Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a magnificent 8,3 carat bezel-set emerald cut Colombian emerald. The Colombian emerald is accompanied by IGI (I...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
4.27 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
4.27 carat oval blue Sapphire and white Diamond halo (1.05 total carats, SI2-I1 clarity, G-H color) in a 14k white gold setting on a solid 14k yellow gold square ring band. Size 7. G...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Coral Diamond Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k gold cocktail ring, with center 15mm coral, surrounded with approx. 0.80ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 5.5, ring top is 20mm in diameter. Marked 14k. Weight - 7.5 grams.
Coral, Diamond, Gold
$5,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.2 in L 6.78 in
16.97 Carat Octagon Brazilian Emerald Tennis Line Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The 14 karat gold 16.97 carat octagon Brazilian emerald tennis line bracelet is a masterpiece of fine jewelry that exudes luxury and elegance. This bracelet showcases a stunning coll...
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Pink Kunzite Ring 14K Gold Band Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K gold and set with genuine Pink Kunzite and Diamonds. The center gem is 18mm x 9mm and it is a very clean and transparent ston...
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mounted 5.11 ct Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Ring Stacking Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire eternity band ring in 14K gold symbolises the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represents love w...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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