Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The square cut emeralds in this ring are beautiful and bright and measure 5pts each. Either side of the row of emeralds which are set in a scalloped setting are two rows of diamonds....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous square cut stones set within the 18ct white gold are so sparkly and the sapphires are a great bright blue colour. The diamonds total approx 25pts and the sapphires total...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Slanted Baguette Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage baguette diamond eternity wedding band in platinum, crafted in the 1950s. A total of 23 fine matching natural diamonds that together are 3.00cttw lay besides each other in a ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold 1/3 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds in this ring are beautiful and deep green and measure 7pts each. In between the gorgeous green stones are diamonds which measure 7pts each also. The ring is modelled in ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds in this ring are beautiful and bright and measure 5pts each. In between the gorgeous green stones are diamonds which measure 2pts each. The ring is modelled in 9carat wh...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro 14K White Gold Square Cut Sapphire Eternity Band - Size 5 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro 14K White Gold Square Cut Sapphire Eternity Band - Size 5 1/2. This beautiful eternity band is crafted in 14k white gold. There are square cut sapphires going...
Sapphire, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,834
Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Platinum and diamond eternity ring; the brilliant cut diamonds weigh 2.4ct and are pavé set in a 3.3mm platinum band.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,683
Mid-Century 2.16 Carat Carré Cut Diamond Eternity Ring, Dated 1950
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Impossibly lovely. This gorgeous eternity ring is features twenty-five high white and internally clean carré cuts diamonds, channel set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Eternity diamond ring in 18k gold, Vintage band diamond ring, 0.78 ct diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Eternity diamond ring in 18 karat white gold. Band set with 26 brilliant-cut diamonds. Vintage wedding band, eternity ring from the mid-20th century. Finger size: 52 EU or 5.75 US ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Platinum Engagement Band Ring, circa 1950s
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
This lovely ring is in excellent condition and dates from around 1950.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$975
Diamond and 18kt White Gold Eternity Band
Located in New York City, NY
Diamond eternity band with 24 lovely transitional cut round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.60ct and set in 18kt white gold. This ring is the perfect width! The diamonds ...
Unavailable|$1,750
Midcentury Platinum and Diamond Wide Eternity Band, circa 1940s-1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very pretty vintage platinum open carved wide band set with approximately 1.08cts single cut diamonds, G/H-SI1-SI2. 6mm wide, size 6.5, cannot adjust. Circa 1940’s – 1950’s. SKU: 4...
White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,132
Fine Filigree Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
A Magnificent fine Filigree bold gold band ring, or wedding ring in Portuguese 19.2 Karat gold. Portuguese Hallmarks from 1938-1984
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond and Platinum Eternity Ring, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage ruby and diamond eternity band ring, set with approximately 7.00ct of baguette, round brilliant-cut, Edwardian-cut and eight-cut diamonds and four oval cabochon-cut rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Platinum Diamond Full Eternity Ring, Circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier platinum diamond full eternity ring, circa 1950. A beautiful full eternity band, grain set with a single row of round brilliant cut stones of 1.36 carats approxima...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Platinum Diamond Full Eternity Ring, Circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier platinum diamond full eternity ring, circa 1950. A beautiful full eternity band, grain set with a single row of round brilliant cut stones of 2 carats approximatel...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Vintage Diamond Full Eternity Ring Platinum, Circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier vintage diamond full eternity ring in platinum, circa 1950. An exceptional full eternity band, set with a single row of alternating single cut diamonds and baguette cut st...
Diamond, Platinum
0.54Ct Diamond and Platinum Half Eternity Ring - Vintage Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.54 ctarat diamond and platinum half eternity ring; part of our vintage jewelry/estate jewelry collections This impressive vintage diamond eternity ring has...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Vintage Diamond Full Eternity Ring Platinum, Circa 1950
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co vintage diamond full eternity ring in platinum, circa 1950. This exceptional full eternity band is set with a single row of baguette cut diamonds, totalling 0.90 cara...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond baguette cut eternity ring, French, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond baguette cut eternity ring. Set with thirty rectangular baguette cut diamonds in open back rubover channel settings with a combined approximate weight of 3...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.55ct Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Engagement Ring, circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive platinum full eternity ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and Diamond Eternity Band, circa 1950
Located in McLeansville, NC
Circa 1950's, platinum and diamond eternity band. A cut out swirl motif set with single cut diamonds weighing approximately .50 total carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1950 1.89 CTW Emerald Platinum Vintage Channel Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring emerald cut emeralds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 1.89 carats total Transparent medium green in color Stamped for platinum Fully signed for Tiffany & Co....
Emerald, Platinum
1950's Mid-Century 2.00 Carats Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eternity band ring is channel set fully around by square step cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 2.00 carats with G/H color and VS to SI clarity Tested as platinum Circa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$1,700
Sapphire Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous display of blue exudes from the sapphires which have been channel set in this 18k white gold eternity band. An unusually rare eternity band as they are normally made with ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1950s 0.56 carat diamond and platinum eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive 1950s diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$4,500
1950s Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
2.75 Carats Wide Eternity Diamond Platinum Ring A great diamond eternity band, circa 1950.
11.00 Carat Channel-Set Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Estate 18K yellow gold Channel-Set Eternity Ring features 38 slightly graduated baguette cut diamonds, weighing a total of 11.00 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Approximately 8 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless elegance radiates with style from the eternity ring which is designed as a symbol of everlasting love as well as the ‘eternity’ a couple plan to share together. Featuring ap...
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The eternity ring is plain and unembellished. This vintage 1950s diamond eternity ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verif...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3.00 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1950's 3.00 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and estate jewelry collections This stunning...
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Brothers Sapphire Diamond Eternity Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond channel-set eternity ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers. Set with 18 square cut sapphires and 18 square cut diamonds in open back channel settings, the sto...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.55 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1950's 2.55 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and estate jewelry collections This stunnin...
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage diamond eternity ring has been crafted in 18 ct white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.27 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive full diamond et...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s 0.88 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning vintage eternity ring has been crafted in platinum. The eternity ring is pavé set with twenty-two transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds totalling 0.88 car...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Carre-Cut Diamond 4.00ct Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Carre-Cut Diamond Eternity Band in Hand-Engraved Platinum. The ring features carre-cut natural diamonds, channel-set in a continuous band with a soft, hand-engraved design al...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.70 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.70 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impre...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 2.73ct Diamond Eternity Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
This vintage 1950s era eternity ring sparkles in platinum with an eternal line of 2.73 carats of well-matched round brilliant cut diamonds in open back grain mountings. Gemstone: Di...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Gold Infinity Swirl Eternity Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950 Infinity swirl design 18k yellow and white gold wedding band ring, not sizable. 0.90ct total. Bright sparkly full cut diamonds. 5 round diamonds, approx. total weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.09 Carat Vintage Diamond Platinum Eternity Band, circa 1950
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have an 1950s Platinum Diamond wedding band! The diamonds are 2.09 cttw "transition" (post old euro and pre modern round brilliant) cuts. What a wonderful band to pair with y...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 4.12 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 4.12 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond rings collection.
Diamond, White Gold
1950s 2.05 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1950s 2.05 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of our diverse eternity band collections This fine and impressive vintage dia...
Diamond, White Gold
Platinum French Cut Channel 3.5ct Diamond Hand Engraved Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage diamond eternity band ring was crafted from solid platinum and features 28, antique, old square French cut diamonds neatly channel set entirely throughout the b...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$14,000
Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Classic Platinum Diamond Handmade Eternity Band. Approximately 3.5 carats of Baguette cut diamonds never end on this beautiful eye-catching eternity ring. The color has been rated ...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$1,080
Platinum Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Webster, NY
Platinum Eternity band with 16 (sixteen) Baguette Cut Diamonds. The diamonds have G-I color and VS2-I1 clarity. The total diamond weight is approximately .65CTW. The platinum eternit...
Diamond, Platinum
3.04 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.50 Carats Asscher Cut Diamonds Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Glorious never-ending stream of sixteen asscher diamonds surrounding your finger in splendor. Rendered in platinum. Made in the 1950s and modestly restored more recently. 7.50 carats...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 0.55 Carat Diamond Platinum Floral Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eternity band ring is rendered fully around by stylized foliate and florals Accented throughout by round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 0.55 carat - G/H col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3.24ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This stunning full eternity ring from the 1950s, originating in France, showcases a total of 3.24 carats of round brilliant diamonds, evenly spread across 18 diamonds adorning the ba...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 3.60ct Diamond and 15k White Gold Full Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive 1950s diamond full eternity ring has been crafted in 15k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Platinum and Baguette Diamond Vintage Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Platinum and Diamond Eternity Band Ring, measuring 2 M.M wide and set with Fine White Baguette Diamonds totaling 1.50 Carats. Finger size 6.
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 0.66 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Fishtail Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring transitional cut diamonds prong set fully around Weighing approximately 0.66 carat total G to I color with VS2 to I1 clarity Featuring a fishtail motif profile Tested as...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Retro Platinum Old Pear Cut and Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Old Pear Cut and Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring. This incredible Vintage Retro old pear cut and baguette diamond eternity band ring is crafted i...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s 2.60 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 2.60 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunnin...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.48 Carats Square Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring square step cut diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 1.48 carats total H/I color with VS1 clarity With high polish platinum finish Tested as platinum C...
Diamond, Platinum
Tessler & Weiss 0.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Stack Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring channel set round brilliant cut diamonds throughout entire band surface weighing approximately 0.60 carat total, H/I color and VS to SI clarity With high polished finish ...
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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