$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and refined ring by Harry Winston, centered by a GIA certified natural cushion modified
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$136,000Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Platinum Cushion Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
Harry Winston Platinum Cushion Diamond Ring This exceptional Harry Winston ring is a true
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$264,000Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston 4.29 carat Platinum Cushion Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional signed ring by Harry Winston, crafted in platinum and centered with a superb cushion
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Harry Winston Platinum & Antique Cushion Diamond Ring 11.56ctw GIA F/VS2
By Harry Winston
Located in Tustin, CA
Platinum & Antique-Style Cushion Cut Natural Diamond Ring. This exceptional Harry Winston platinum ring
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston The One 5.39ct F VS2 Cushion Diamond Platinum Ring, US 4.75
By Harry Winston
Located in Tokyo, JP
creation from Harry Winston, this “The One” ring showcases a magnificent 5.39-carat cushion-cut diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Leon Megé Custom Made Antique Cushion Diamond Engagement Micro Pave Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Solitaire engagement ring featuring a True Antique cushion cut diamond at the center. The timeless
Diamond, Platinum
Leon Megé Art Deco Reproduction Ring with Cushion Diamond and Bright-Cut Pave
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Leon Megé Art Deco style ajoured ring centering 3.01-carat F/VS2 natural True Antique™ cushion
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA 3.41 Carat
By Harry Winston
Located in Wilton, CT
Harry Winston platinum cushion cut diamond engagement ring. The diamond is GIA certified report
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 11.844 Carat Loose Cushion Shape Mixed Cut Rubellite 'tourmaline'
Located in Auckland, NZ
special occasions or as evening attire combinations. Also it’s gorgeous as a wedding or engagement ring
Tourmaline
Harry Winston 5.02 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Diamond Ring from the legendary house of Harry Winston. This beautifully cut gem is
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 1.28 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Greenwich, CT
From the House of Harry Winston, this 1.28 carat cushion cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Engagement Ring Cushion Cut Diamond 1.77-ct F/VS2 GIA Estate
By Harry Winston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Harry Winston engagement ring, made of platinum, showcasing a 1.77-carat cushion cut diamond. Two
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston GIA Certified Cushion Cut 10.67 carat F/VS2 Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Tustin, CA
& Cushion Cut Diamond Ring. This stunning ring features a GIA Certified 10.67ct F/VS2 Cushion Brilliant Cut
White Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Ring 2.01 Carat F/VS2 GIA
By Harry Winston
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to present this truly remarkable Harry Winston Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Halo
White Diamond, Platinum
1.60ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Halo Set Diamond Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful natural fancy yellow cushion cut diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum 1.12ct Center Diamond Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Southampton, PA
An exceptional engagement ring from the King of Diamonds, Harry Winston. This gorgeous piece is
Diamond, Platinum
Leon Megé Custom Made Antique Cushion Diamond Engagement Micro Pave Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Solitaire engagement ring featuring a True Antique cushion cut diamond at the center. The timeless
Diamond, Platinum
Leon Mege 6 Carat Cushion Diamond Bespoke Engagement Solitaire Platinum Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
The bespoke ring features a GIA 6 carat antique cushion cut diamond, and channel-set French cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Leon Megé Antique Cushion Diamond Built to Order Engagement Ring with Micro Pave
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Solitaire engagement ring featuring a True Antique cushion cut diamond at the center. The timeless
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 2.87 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Greenwich, CT
From the House of Harry Winston, this 2.87 cushion cut diamond platinum engagement ring symbolizes
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage GIA Certified Harry Winston Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in London, England
A beautiful GIA certified vintage Harry Winston cushion brilliant cut diamond ring set in platinum
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston the One Cushion Diamond Ring 2.55 Carat E VVS1 Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in San Diego, CA
HARRY WINSTON " The One " Cushion Cut Diamond Micro-Paved Engagement Ring Serial Number: GIA
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 1.60 Carat F Color Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Harry Winston GIA report certified 1.60 carat cushion-cut diamond F color VVS2 clarity, platinum
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 1.70 Carat GIA Cert Cushion Diamond Platinum Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Harry Winston signed platinum engagement ring features a GIA certified 1.70ct, F color
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 4.44 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Harry Winston signed platinum ring features a GIA certified 4.44ct, F color, VS1
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Cushion Cut Diamond Pavé Engagement Ring of 2.59 Carats **D VVS1**
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Centering upon a cushion-cut diamond of 2.59 carats, with a diamond-pave platinum mounting. Signed
Diamond, Platinum
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6
By Jacques Fath
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6. This stunning Jacques Fath top is in excellent condition, it shows minimal sign of use. It is made of ivory silk organza throughout and has lac...
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two piece suit consisting of a jacket and mid length skirt of butter black satin trimmed with a velvet and jet fringe. The fitted jacket is constructed on princess lines with raglan ...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
$2,500
Size: please refer to measurements
DAVID FIELDEN 2017 Runway Sample Ivory Lace Bridal Gown Maxi Ethereal Dress
By DAVID FIELDEN
Located in Leonardo, NJ
David Fielden Sposa Sample dress — the design made it to the runway, but the dress you're buying is an actual sample No size or comp tag please see measurements below Ivory Lace Exce...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
GIA Certified Natural 3.92 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Diamond Type IIA Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Natural, GIA certified Pink Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring. No enamel, no paint under the diamonds…..just a gorgeous, blush Natural Pink, hall of mirrors. Set in Platinum an...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse, ss 1993
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse with signature Versace print. Spring-Summer 1993
Valentino Boutique Cut out Back Dress 1990s
By Valentino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black dress from Valentino. It is fitted, sleeveless with a zipper front and a deep V sheer covered cutout in the back. It fully lined in black silk and has silk bound edges...
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2006 Vintage Silk Lace Floral Midi Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
This is the perfect little day dress. Especially for bridal bride wedding festivities. John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage SS06 Vibrant floral pattern 100% silk Iconic micro but...
Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare vintage 1940s Chanel couture gown. Straight silhouette gown comprising a skirt and a blouse, delicate plunging backline decorated with a bow. Material: silk, lac...
Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Plunging Neckline Open Back Lace Black Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Naples, FL
Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Plunging Neckline Open Back Lace Black Dress IT 40 Dolce & Gabbana lace trimmed fitted dress with plunging V-neck, low back and narrow straps. Please ...
Christian Dior 1970s Fox Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this breath taking 1970s Christian Dior fox fur coat! The most luxurious and dramatic classic fur coat in an eye catching contrasting brown fur. Beautiful stripes o...
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.