Vintage Ruby and 18 Carat White Gold Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous deep rich red eternity band holds square cut rubies measuring 2pts and are set flush into the white gold band. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band Width: 3mm
Ruby, White Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds in this ring are beautiful and bright and total 1carat. In between the gorgeous green stones are pairs of diamonds which total approx 60pts. The ring is modelled in plat...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds in this ring are beautiful and bright and total 1carat. In between the gorgeous green stones are pairs of diamonds which total approx 60pts. The ring is modelled in plat...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Eternity Band, circa 1950s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Retro c. 1950s Designer: Tiffany & Co Hallmark: IRID. PLAT Maker's Mark: Tiffany & Co Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat Weight: (27x) 1 CTW ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Step Cut Sapphire Eternity Stackable Wedding Gemstone Band
Located in Addison, TX
This stunning eternity band is crafted in platinum, in the center of the channel setting is blue Step Cut sapphires that fit perfectly together. This band would pair effortlessly wit...
Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Platinum 1/2 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The square cut emeralds in this ring are a gorgeous pale yet bright green and the largest stone measures 30pts and the smallest measures 10pts. They are complemented beautifully by t...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds set within this 9ct gold band are princess cut and total approx 25pts. They have a great shimmer to them and are bright stones. Ring Size: P or 7 1/2 Band Width: 2.5m...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Sapphire and 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The sapphire set within this 9ct gold band are round cut and total approx 20pts. They have a great shine to them and are a gorgeous inky blue colour. Ring Size: T or 9 1/2 Band Wi...
Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds set within this 9ct gold band are princess cut and total approx 50pts. They have a great shimmer to them and are bright stones. Made in London, England. Ring Size: M o...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous bright green square cut emeralds in this ring measure 15pts each and sit in clusters of three. The round cut diamonds that also sit in a three measure 5pts each. The bri...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Emerald and 14 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds set within this 14ct gold band are round cut and total approx 20pts. They are beautifully bright stones. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Band Width: 2mm Weight: 1.6g
Emerald, Gold
Vintage Platinum Diamond and Emerald Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage platinum eternity band with emeralds and diamonds. Item #R0498 Metal: Platinum Weight: 3.2 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 cts Diamond Color: H...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds set within this 9ct gold band are square cut and total approx 50pts. They have a great shine to them and are beautifully bright stones. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Band Wid...
Emerald, Gold
Vintage Ruby and 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The rubies set within this 9ct gold band are square cut and total approx 50pts. They have a great shine to them and are beautifully bright stones. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Band Width...
Ruby, Gold
Vintage Sapphire and 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The sapphire set within this 9ct gold band are square cut and total approx 50pts. They have a great shine to them and are beautifully bright stones. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band Wid...
Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band holds 25points worth of shimmering diamonds. The stones are set within the smooth 18ct white gold band. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Band Width: 2mm Weight: 1.9g
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band holds 25points worth of shimmering diamonds. The stones are set within the smooth 18ct white gold band. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Band Width: 2.5mm Weight: 1.8g
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Full Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band holds approx 60points worth of shimmering diamonds. The stones are set within the smooth 18ct white gold band. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Band Width: 2.5mm ...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous eternity band holds a 25 pt square cut ruby in-between every pair of vertical 3pt diamonds. The rubies ave a gorgeous rich red colour ad the diamonds are bright and spa...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Holding five Sapphires and four Diamonds, this half eternity band is fabulous! The sapphires measure 10pts each and the diamonds are small but still have a wonderful sparkle. The sto...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeously simple ruby and diamond half eternity boasts 4 diamonds and 5 rubies. Each diamond measures 2pts and the rubies 10pts. The rubies are French cut and lovely square set...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Columbian Emerald and Diamond 14 Carat Gold 1/2 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this half eternity band are columbian sapphires and diamonds which measure 5pts each. On the inside of the band the ring has a columbian stamp to show the origin. Ring Size:...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Retro Platinum Diamond Eternity Band, circa 1950s
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Retro c. 1950s Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Marquise Cut Diamond Stone Carat: 3 CTW Color: J/K Clarity: VS1/2 Accent Stone: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Color: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set within this 18ct gold band there are five deep blue sapphires and four sparking diamonds. The sapphires are square cut and measure 10pts each. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band Width:...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds in this ring are beautiful and bright and measure 10pts each. In between the gorgeous green stones are pairs of diamonds which measure 2pts each. The ring is modelled in...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emerald cut emeralds in this ring are beautiful and bright and measure 5pts each. In between the gorgeous green stones are pairs of diamonds which measure 5pts per pair. The ring...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
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 10pts each. Either side of the row of emeralds are two rows of diamonds. Each row total approx 20pts of diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Ruby and 18 Carat Gold 1/2 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The rubies set within this 18ct gold band are square cut and total approx 70pts. They have a great shine to them and are beautifully bright stones. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Band Widt...
Ruby, Gold
Vintage Ruby and 18 Carat Gold 1/3 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The rubies set within this 18ct gold band are square cut and total approx 70pts. They have a great shine to them and are beautifully bright stones. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Band ...
Ruby, Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds in this ring are beautiful and bright and measure 10pts each. In between the gorgeous green stones are diamond points. The ring is modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: P...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat 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 also measure 5pts each. The ring is modelled in 9car...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set within this 18ct gold band there are five deep blue sapphires and four sparking diamond points. The sapphires are square cut and measure 10pts each. Ring Size: K or 5 3/4 Band...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage Retro 14K White Gold Square Cut Sapphire Wedding Eternity Band - Size 7
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro 14K White Gold Square Cut Sapphire Wedding Eternity Band - Size 7. This beautiful eternity band is crafted in 14k white gold. There are square cut sapphires g...
Sapphire, White Gold
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 2pts each. In between the gorgeous green stones are diamonds which measure 2pts each also. All stones are set in st...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds in this ring are beautiful and bright and total 1.2carats. In between the gorgeous green stones are diamonds which total 35pts. The ring is modelled in 18carat white gol...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band holds approx 20points worth of shimmering diamonds. The stones are set within the smooth 18ct white and yellow gold band. Ring Size: H 1/2 or 4 Band Width:...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set within this 9ct gold band there are five deep blue sapphires and four sparkling diamonds. The sapphires total 25pts and the diamond total is 15pts. Fully hallmarked London 1953. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
3.0 Carat Diamond Palladium Eternity Ring circa 1950
Located in Farnham, GB
A diamond set palladium eternity ring circa 1950. The brilliant round cut diamonds are approximately 0.17ct each giving a total estimated weight of 3 carats.
Diamond, Palladium
Sold|$1,250
1950's Floral Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 8mm wide eternity band with leaf motif. Size 7.5
Diamond, Platinum
1950's Wide Diamond Eternity Band
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Platinum wide eternity band with cut out diamond set hearts criss-cross & scrolls design, approx 1.56cts total diamond weight. 8mm wide Size 6, circa 1950's Stk# 42328
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$3,500
Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
An original Eternity Band Ring that was handmade from Platinum during the 1950's.
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$1,540
Sapphire Diamond Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
A fabulous sapphire & diamond eternity band featuring 1.10ct. apx. T.W. of blue natural sapphires and .75ct. of round brilliant diamonds. This estate eternity band is of high quality...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Platinum Diamond Cocktail Eternity Band Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
approx 2.85-3.00ctw baguette and marquise cut diamonds set in platinum . top of the ring 14mm at the widest point. finger size 6 3/4 - 7.
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$2,800
Diamond Heart Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Delicate, feminine diamond heart eternity ring set in 14K white gold. Each heart is set with a full cut faceted diamond. 0.72tw of diamonds.Size 8 1/2. This ring can easily complimen...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Important 1950s Platinum Diamond Wide Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Platinum 1950s eternity wedding band ring with approximately 10ctw plus, in combined round and marquee diamonds. Ring size 5, it is 14mm wide. weight - 14.1g
Diamond, Platinum
Magnificent Mid Century Platinum Pear Diamond Eternity Wave Wedding Band Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid century gorgeous platinum wedding band, set with a full circle of pear shape diamonds - total of approximately 5.00 - 5.50ctw G-H/VS-SI . Ring is a size 6 3/4, ring is 7.5mm wide...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$3,200
Tiffany & Co Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany 18K gold diamond and ruby eternity band.
12 full cut faceted round diamonds and 12 square cut rubies.
Size 5
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s Sapphire Diamond Gold Wide Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold with 14kt yellow and platinum Extra Wide Band With Alternating full Cut Diamonds and Ceylon Color Sapphires Ring Size 7
18k Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
Sold|$6,500
Buccellati Leaf Pattern Gold Eternity Band
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Graceful "leaf" pattern eternity ring. Made and signed by M Buccellati . 18K yellow gold, with white gold accents. Size 6 1/2. A beautiful and hard to find ring. Alice Kwartle...
18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Unusual Eternity Band 1950s
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold and platinum eternity band with rectangular cut baguette square cut diamonds and custom cut bezel set square cut rubies very unusual and different band
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,200
Pair of Emerald Platinum Eternity Bands
Located in New York, NY
Pair Of Platinum And French Cut Emeralds, Hand Engraved Eternity Bands. Ring Size 5.
Emerald, Platinum
1950s Diamond Set Wide Platinum Eternity Band
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Wide diamond set eternity band in platinum with cut out diamond set hearts crisscross and scrolls design, approximately 1.56 carats total diamond weight. 8mm wide, size 6, circa 1950...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s Ruby Diamond Platinum Engraved Eternity Band Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Eternity Band Consisting of 12 Rectangular Cut Rubies weighing Approx. 1 Carat And 6 High Quality Full Cut Diamonds Weighing Approx. .30 ct. American Made In 1950s. Ring Siz...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Old European Diamond in Platinum Eternity Band 3.00 Carat
Located in Lakewood, NJ
A very fine vintage platinum eternity band bead set wit 26 Old European cut round diamonds. Total carat weight approx. 3.00 ct. Ring size 9-1/4 US. No. 6662
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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