Michael Zobel Opalized Octopus Diamond Gold Platinum Statement Heirloom Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Platinum ring set with an Opalized Octopus Gemstone, 14 brilliant round full cut diamonds .94 total carat
Beryl, Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Diamond Ring Sz 5 Platinum Navette Cocktail Fine Heirloom
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian diamond ring (circa 1910s) crafted in 900 platinum. Old
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
An Heirloom Ignited: The Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Capture the fire. Be the first to claim this breathtaking Vivid Red Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 0.90 Carat Diamond and Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
incredible platinum setting features a center diamond measuring approximately 0.90 carats. The center diamond
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Zambian Emerald Halo Diamond Stone Accent Ring GIA 4.30ct Platinum
Located in New York, NY
statement piece or cherished as an heirloom, this platinum emerald and diamond ring is a striking addition
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.88 Old Mine Cut Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Style Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
solitaire style featuring a gorgeous antique diamond, a wonderful heirloom piece indeed. This ring is
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 0.65 Carat Diamond Solitaire Style Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
north south east and west of the center diamond. This antique solitaire style is of upmost heirloom
White Diamond, Platinum
Tivon Heirloom large Platinum Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Classic Cluster Ring
By TIVON FINE JEWELLERY
Located in Borehamwood, GB
'BIG BLUE' A stunning gala ring crafted in Platinum and set with 2.45ct (G-VS) of glittering fine
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Deco Platinum Diamond Filigree Ring Heirloom
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Cocktail Vintage Estate Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum. Two
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Cocktail Vintage Estate Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum. Two
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco 2.25 Carat Diamond Ring Platinum Fine Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum. Old
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Deco Diamond Ring 2.25 Carat Platinum Vintage Fine Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum. Old
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
/2. Heirloom diamond and platinum cocktail ring circa 1950. Total Diamond weight approximately
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
antique diamond ring is timeless, a wonderful heirloom piece. This ring is currently a size 6 3/4. Item
White Diamond, Platinum
0.96 Carat Antique Style Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
sparkling inlaid diamond accents. The setting is platinum and also features beautiful antique style
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 0.85 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
details, and scintillating diamonds. This antique piece is of beautiful heirloom quality and ready to be
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Mid Century 3.5 Carat DTW Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
(1940-1960). The platinum setting features a center diamond measuring approximately 1.43 carats. The
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 2.02 Carat Diamond Solitaire Platinum Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
platinum beauty is of gorgeous heirloom quality and ready to last a lifetime. This diamond ring is
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1.25 Carat Diamond & Sapphire Filigree Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
approximately K in color and SI2 in clarity. The platinum setting features nine sparkling diamond accents and
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
4.02 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This timeless platinum setting features a beautiful center diamond measuring approximately 4.02
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.33 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
carats. The center diamond grades approximately H in color and VS1 in clarity. Here at Heirloom Jewelers
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Mid Century 2.41 Carat Diamond Solitaire Style Engagement Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
). The platinum setting features a center diamond measuring approximately 2.41 carats. The center diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire Ring Antique 1.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond
Located in Montgomery, AL
center diamond grades approximately L in color and SI1 in clarity. The platinum setting features 72
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Old European Vintage Antique 1920s Heirloom
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Platinum Center Gemstone: Natural Diamond Carat Weight: 0.90 Cut: Old European round brilliant Color: J
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 2.04 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
platinum filigree setting features an antique center diamond measuring approximately 2.04 carats. The
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Ring White Art Deco Style 0.70 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is an heirloom quality Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring. There is (1) Diamond, approximately
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Solitaire Opal and Diamond Rhodium Sterling Silver Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Show Stopper Solitaire Ring, centering an Ethiopian Opal; approx. 0.81tctw, accented by five Diamonds; Tarnish-resistant Sterling Silver Rhodium; Size 8; we...
Diamond, Opal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Vintage Style Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful 1.90-carat Old European Cut diamond is a true vintage gem, full of character and charm. With its generous 7.6 mm x 7.55 mm spread, it wears like a classic 2-carat ston...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
1.00 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Antique-Style Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Austin, TX
A timeless, antique-inspired 1.00 carat Sapphire and Diamond engagement ring! This ring is truly special with a 1.16 carat oval, deep blue, genuine Sapphire gemstone set in an 18K wh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 2.02ct Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Engagement Ring in Platinum By Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Platinum Engagement Ring with 0.99 Carat Cushion Diamonds and 1.20 Carats Round Brilliant Pavé – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills C...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Steven Battelle 20.7 Carat Green Tourmaline Cabochon Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 15 x 20 mm Brazilian green tourmaline cabochon is set in a signature Steven Battelle "4 point with bun and jawan" high karat gold setting with two 1.7 mm VS1 diamonds fl...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 22k Gold
Edwardian 14K White Gold Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This delicate Edwardian filigree ring, crafted in 14K white gold, captures the refined elegance of the 1910s. At its center, a bezel-set old mine cut diamond weighing 0.45 carats shi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, made this go...
Edwardian Platinum Navette 1ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Presenting a: Antique Platinum Navette 1ctw Diamond Ring Size 4.75. The ring is made is solid platinum Navette style with filigree design. Pave set with sparkling lustrous old min...
Platinum
Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm 14K Yellow Gold, Genuine Gemstones
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely rainbow confetti ring is dripping with 1.36 carats of sapphires, rubies, and tsavorites and makes a bold statement as a cigar band. All the genuine gemstones are like a ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,280 / item
W 0.38 in D 0.38 in L 36 in
Baroque Tahitian Pearl White Diamond Gold Oxidized Silver Necklace, Zobel 2025
By Atelier Zobel
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-one necklace hand-fabricated in Germany by award-winning jewelry maker Peter Schmid of the world-renowned Atelier Zobel, showcasing a spectacular 35" strand of 67 beautifully ...
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gol...
Antique marquise halo diamond ring in platinum
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Antique Platinum Diamond Ring Featuring a Marquise Cut Diamond of VS Clarity and G Color Weighing Approximately 0.85 Carats Accented by 25 Old European and Single Cut Diamond of VS C...
Diamond, Platinum
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline and Bullet Diamonds Platinum Engagement Ring. Luxury Three-Stone Ring – Emerald Cut Tourmaline – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. A Unique Platinum Engagem...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous platinum ring from the Art Deco era. The ring is centered with 2 sparkling old mine cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.00ct. The color of the diamonds is G-H ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled plaque ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. This 14ct white gold piece features a single round faceted old European cut diamon...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,430Sale Price / item|30% Off
Galaxy Confetti Diamond Cigar Band, 8.4mm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 1 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning Galaxy satin finished 14k yellow gold flush set cigar band dripping with diamonds is from our Confetti Collection. The cigar band shape and the creative setting of the ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal and diamonds ring in 14k gold. Genuine opal ring. Gold ring with opal Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) Main stone - opal, black with color play, o...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
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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