Mauboussin diamond flanked engagement ring, French, 1995.
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald cut diamond in a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond flanked solitaire ring, English, 1976.
Located in London, GB
Diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, G colour, VS1
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier diamond flanked solitaire ring, French.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald cut diamond, H
Diamond, Gold
Colombian Emerald and Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond flanked solitaire ring. Centrally set with an octagonal step cut
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Vintage Diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, E
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Vintage diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, F
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine Flanked Diamond Ring. 0.8ct Round Aquamarine Ring Platinum Engraved
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Aquamarine Stone Cut: Round Style: Art
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique diamond flanked solitaire ring, Swedish, circa 1840.
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an
Marquise shape diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Marquise shape diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a marquise shape old cut diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Sapphire and Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, Circa 1950, English
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a rectangular step cut natural
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Flanked Solitaire Step Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco flanked solitaire step cut diamond ring. Set with one rectangular step cut diamond, J
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Colombian Emerald and Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
Antique Colombian emerald and rose cut diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set with rectangular emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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
Art Deco Emerald-Cut 2.09 Carat Diamond Baguette Flanked Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco emerald-cut diamond flanked solitaire. Centrally set with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond
Diamond, Platinum
$1,048Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire Chevron Ring with Flanked Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Chevron Ring With Diamonds in 14k Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.46 carats and
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 4.38 Carat Step-Cut Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Art Deco step-cut diamond flanked solitaire ring. Centrally set with a rectangular step-cut diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Fine Natural Emerald 6Ct Cabochon Ring Flanked by Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A very fine Original Art Deco 6 ct Certified Natural Columbian Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald-Cut Diamond (GIA D colour, IF Clarity) Flanked Solitaire Ring, c.1950
Located in London, GB
Vintage emerald-cut diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a rectangular emerald-cut
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
classic Art Deco engagement ring, flanked by two smaller Old European-cut diamond side stones totaling
Diamond, Platinum
9.14 Carat Emerald Three Stone Pear Shape and Diamond Ring In 18K Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
delicate 18K white gold band. This ring can be used as an cocktail ring or a engagement ring . Flanked by
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Princess Cut Light Yellow Diamond Ring Platinum 18K Yellow Gold 5.36cts
Located in New York, NY
and the center stone shank in 18K yellow gold. This showstopper engagement ring is flanked by a center
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
Elegant Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Capture the essence of passion with this exquisite ruby engagement ring, flanked by dazzling
8.48 Carat Oval Diamond Flanked, 0.77 Carat and 0.75 Carat Trilliant Cut Diamond
Located in Warrington, PA
Ladies Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow gold ring set with a 8.48 Carat center oval brilliant cut
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Four Carat Pear Cut, Colombian Emerald Flanked with Diamonds & Set in White Gold
Located in London, GB
The centre stone is a beautiful 4 carat, fine Muzo Colombian emerald, certified by Gübelin Gem Lab, Lucerne, Switzerland. This piece is decorated with certified E colour, baguette c...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Art Deco .70 Carat Diamond Palladium Engagement Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
antique engagement ring is flanked left and right with .08ct. apx. T.W. of sparkling single cut diamonds
Diamond, Palladium
Brilliant Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Wedding Ring flanked with Baguette Diamond
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Wedding/ Engagement Ring flanked with Baguette Diamonds Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
3.27 Ct Red Ruby Flanked with 0.92 Ct Oval Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a classic 3 stone engagement ring, simple yet so elegant. Featuring a large 3.27
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1930.
Located in London, GB
Diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, F colour, VVS1
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Diamond Flank Solitaire Ring, circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier diamond flank solitaire ring. Set to centre with a rectangular step-cut diamond in an open
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1930.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond flank solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal step cut diamond, I colour
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage diamond flanked solitaire ring, French, circa 1970.
Located in London, GB
Vintage Diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with one round transitional cut diamond, K
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chaumet Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, French, circa 1925
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
Chaumet diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond, J colour, SI2
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald-Cut Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Emerald-cut diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to the centre with an emerald-cut diamond, I colour
Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Intense 2.39 Carat Yellow Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Fancy intense yellow diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Square Step Cut Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Art Deco square step cut diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set centrally with one square step cut
Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron Paris 4.76 Carat GIA Certified Round Brilliant Engagement Ring
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
4.76 carat round brilliant cut diamond engagement ring flanked on either side by a baguette cut
Diamond
Classic Princess and Baguette Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Webster, NY
Classic Princess Cut engagement ring with flanking tapered baguette cut diamonds crafted in
Diamond, Platinum
French Art Deco GIA 5.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Perfectly mounted in an 8 sturdy prong engagement ring featuring flanking sets of diamonds on either side
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
, takes center stage in this three stone engagement ring. Flanking the center diamond are two shield cut
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 2.09 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Elegant Ribbons tied into bows, studded with diamonds grace the flanks of this classic engagement
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14K White Gold Natural Diamond Engagement 3 Ring Set. 1.39TCW
Located in Victoria, BC
engagement ring flanked by two fitted diamond wedding bands. All three rings have been professionally
Diamond, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.72 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This ring is set with a 0.72 carat emerald cut diamond engagement ring flanked by an emerald cut
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three-Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring K VS1 GIA in Platinum 4.00 Carat
Located in New York, NY
emerald cut engagement ring flanked by stunning brilliant cut pear diamonds. Traditionally, a three stone
Marquise diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
Marquise diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a marquise shape old cut diamond, U-V
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
, takes center stage in this three stone engagement ring. Flanking the center diamond are 2 unique shield
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bulgari Platinum Engagement Ring with 1.01 Carat Round Brilliant Centre
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring flanked by two tapered Baguettes signed by Bulgari
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Certified 3.00ct Diamond Flanked Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Dublin 2, D
Vintage 3.00ct diamond flanked solitaire engagement ring in platinum. Centred with an estimated
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.01ct Princess Cut Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring
Located in Dublin 2, D
3.01ct princess cut diamond solitaire engagement ring set in 18kt white gold. Centred with a raised
Diamond, 18k Gold
Asscher Cut Diamond GIA Cert Engagement Ring
By Jeri Cohen
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Asscher Cut, Diamond Engagement Ring flanked by Trapezoid Diamonds. GIA Certified. Asscher
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage .96 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond with G color and SI2 clarity. Set in a square four prong setting, this traditional engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Cut 3 Stone Trilogy White Diamond Engagement 18k 2.80cts TW Ring
Located in London, GB
Flanking Shoulder Diamond Engagement Ring, features one large central emerald cut diamond, suspended inside
Diamond, 18k Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$13,481
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This columnar design diamond ring features 3.60 carats of F-H, VVS-VS round diamonds. Mounting stamped 750 for 18K Yellow gold. Stamped European size 53. Approximately 1/2 inch width...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$126,822
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...
BVLGARI Spiga Diamond Pink Rubellite Heart Yellow Gold 3-Row Adjustable Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring from Bulgari's iconic Spiga collection features a flexible 3-row design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a heart-shaped pink rubellite and brilliant-cut ro...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI ITALY Monture Platinum & Princess Cut / Baguette Cut Diamond Ring Rare
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy Monture Platinum & Princess Cut / Baguette Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring. Truly a great p...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Fred Paris Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Engagement Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in London, GB
A vintage Fred Paris diamond and emerald 18 karat yellow gold bypass engagement ring. Inspired by the Toi et Moi style this gently curving solid bombé style ring is bezel set in 18 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB 1970 Eternity Ring In Solid Platinum With 3.80 Ctw In Blue Sapphires
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Eternity ring designed by David Webb (1925-1975). This is a very rare eternity ring, created in New York city by the iconic jewelry designer David Webb, back in the 1970. The eterni...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
A French bombe cocktail ring with gemstones designed by Pery Et Fils This is a very beautiful classic cocktail ring, created in Paris France, back in the late 20th century. The ring...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
PAMELA DENNIS 2001 Vintage Gunmetal Silver Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Pamela Dennis
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Pamela Dennis Evenings 2001 Vintage Metallic gunmetal silver Size USA 12 Pristine condition Measurements in inches laying flat: length 57, pit to pit 17, smallest of waist 17 Final...
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Vintage 1990s Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous authentic vintage Cartier collar necklace features 4 rows of geometric links crafted in 18k yellow gold. Made in France circa 1990s. Measurements: 0.78" (20mm) width, 1...
Yellow Gold
Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An adorable black silk slip dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen's. It has spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline and a low cut back. It is semi fitted through a the ...
MARC BOUWER 1999 Vintage Blue Sequin Midi Dress
By Marc Bouwer
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Marc Bouwer Vintage 1999 Dusty pale light blue with iridescent sequins throughout High neck turtleneck Keyhole cut-out at bust Size USA 6 but fits like an XS/S Great vintage conditio...
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...
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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