Harry Winston Platinum 4.05 cts Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston platinum RBC diamond engagement ring with GIA certificate center diamond 4.05 cts E
Diamond, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Harry Winston 2.66ct Marquise Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
natural marquise-cut diamond solitaire ring was handcrafted in the 1960s by renowned Winston designer
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Harry Winston 2.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring GIA, circa 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your love story with this extraordinary Vintage Harry Winston Diamond Engagement Ring, a
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$2,000,000Sale Price|20% Off
Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form: The Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece When rarity meets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco European Cut Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a stunning Art Deco European Cut Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring, a
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Aquamarine Ring, 6.39 Carats
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
for prestigious houses including Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Harry Winston. Founded
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Leon Mege Tulip platinum six prongs solitaire
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Tulip™ engagement ring featuring a stunning 3.01-carat round diamond. Inspired by the
Diamond, Platinum
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Intense Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Keith Davis
Located in Sarasota, FL
Yellow heart shape diamond weighing 0.63 carats and one EGL certified E color diamond weighing 0.70
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 11.844 Carat Loose Cushion Shape Mixed Cut Rubellite 'tourmaline'
Located in Auckland, NZ
for white or yellow gold ring surrounded by diamonds. Like classic shape rings. Also as pendants. Or
Tourmaline
Harry Winston 18 Karat White Gold Heart Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Dallas, TX
Harry Winston 18K White Gold Heart Diamond Ring Size 7 1/2 - 33 beautiful diamonds divided into 3
Harry Winston 0.80 ct Heart shape Diamond Solitaire Ring Pt 950 US 5.75
By Harry Winston
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Harry Winston Heart Shape Diamond Solitaire Ring Stones: Diamond ( Center Stone
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Harry Winston Heart Cut and Pink Diamond Ring in Platinum and Rose Gold
By Harry Winston
Located in London, England
A beautiful GIA vintage Harry Winston heart cut diamond ring set in platinum and 18k rose gold
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Harry Winston AGL Certified 2.65 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cocktail ring embellished with a heart-shape sapphire weighing 2.65 carats. The
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring Size 5.75
By Harry Winston
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Harry Winston micro pave diamond and platinum eternity ring size 5 ¾. Clear and concise
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Platinum Harry Winston Eternity Ring Size 6
By Harry Winston
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Harry Winston diamond and platinum eternity ring size 6. Clear and concise information you want to
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 16.67 Carat GIA I VVS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate unparalleled luxury with this Harry Winston GIA Certified 16.67 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
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
Harry Winston Engagement Ring E Color Diamond Platinum GIA Certified
By Harry Winston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Harry Winston engagement ring, crafted in platinum, featuring a central diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 1.60 Carat F Color Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in South Pasadena, CA
and present that special lady in your life with this impressive Harry Winston diamond engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
Sugilite diamond ring WINSTON 18KT yellow gold cocktail ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Jupiter, FL
Sugilite gemstone and diamonds on the side in this 18KT yellow gold diamond ring by Winston. Made
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 5.06ct Estate Vintage Heart Diamond Engagement Wedding Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA 5.06ct HEART Shaped Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring. Elegant and Impressive, Timeless Micro
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 5.09ct Heart Shaped Diamond Engagement Wedding Pave Halo Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Impressive, Timeless Micro Pave 14K Rose Gold Pave Halo HEART shaped Diamond ring. The
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Harry Winston Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Harry Winston ring crafted in platinum centering on a heart-shaped sapphire weighing 2.65
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Harry Winston ring crafted in platinum centering on a heart-shaped sapphire weighing 2.65
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$28,951
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
10 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 10 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Riviera Tennis Necklace, elegantly bezel set in luxurious 14K White Gold. This stunning piece measures 18 inches in length and boasts a st...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
4.06 Carat Old European Cut Diamond K/VVS2 GIA Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
4.06 Carat Old European Cut Diamond K/VVS2 GIA Platinum Engagement Ring A timeless and elegant piece, this vintage-inspired engagement ring features a stunning 4.06-carat Old Europe...
Diamond, Platinum
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
Chanel 1998 Vintage Blue Denim Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW 68466
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68466 This Chanel 1998 Vintage Blue Denim Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW is another vintage collector's staple - from a later 90s era style with the petite CCs, a deep med...
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Heart Shape 18K Gold Ring Internally FLAWLESS F COLOR
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA 1 carat Heart Shape With 18K White Gold Diamond Ring Immerse yourself in the eternal beauty of love with our enchanting GIA certified 1 ct Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring in lustrous...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Hermes Birkin 30 Classic Hermes Orange Birkin Gold Hardware RARE
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 30 Classic Hermes Orange Birkin Ultra coveted and ultra rare combination- classic Hermes Orange has been out of production for many years! Brand New in Box in Store Fr...
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
Chanel CC Quilted Jumbo Classic Caviar Leather Flap Bag Black
By Chanel
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Chanel CC classic flap jumbo quilted black caviar leather cross body bag. Features flap top with 24kt gold plating CC twist turn lock on the front of the bag, the exterior ...
Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag Craie with Palladium Hardware is spectacular in person! Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic o...
Vivienne Westwood brown shearling coat dress, fw 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood brown shearling coat dress. High neck, signature Westwood Orb buttons, fitted waist and flared skirt. Fall-Winter 1992
$775
Size: Small / Medium
Vintage Missoni 1990s Turquoise Teal Blue Knit Vintage 90s Halter Top OR Skirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1990s MISSONI turquoise, teal, and blue signature rayon knit halter top OR skirt! Features bold vibrant shades of blue that are perfect on any skin tone. Simple slips ov...
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2005 Snake Print Spaghetti Strap Maxi Dress New With Tags
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This striking gown (Tagged prod. 2005 spring) features a bold snake print design that exudes confidence and sophistication. All measurements taken laid flat - Bust: 17.8 " / 45 cm...
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.