Diana M Platinum GIA Certified Natural Fancy Color Diamond Cluster Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Platinum GIA Certified Diamond flower ring. Five Fancy color pear shapes are certified
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Diana M. 5.65 Carat E Color VS2 in Clarity Marquise Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Engagement Ring 5.65 carats E VS2 marquise GIA certified #2213043500 diamond setting with
Diamond, Platinum
Diana M. 1.70ct Center Cushion Diamond H-Color VS2 Clarity Ring In White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt Diamond engagement ring. This ring contains 1.70ct center cushion diamond H-color VS2 clarity
Diamond, White Gold
Multi-Color Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful flower diamond ring, made of 18KT white gold and some touch of yellow gold, features
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified Multi and Fancy Color Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Custom designed diamond engagement ring with GIA certified natural fancy yellow pear brilliant cut
Diamond, Platinum
Diana M. 2.01 GIA Certified E Color Vs1 Clarity
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 karat white gold diamond engagement ring features 2.01 carat natural pear cut diamond E-VS1 in
Diamond
Diana M. 10.03ct Diamond Emerlad Cut J Color SI2 Clarity GIA 100% Eye Clean
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum custom emerald cut diamond ring. 10.03ct diamond color J clarity SI1 GIA certified set
Diamond, Platinum
Certified 1.50 Carat H Color VS in clarity Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously hand-crafted diamond engagement ring with EGL certified emerald cut diamond in the
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,392Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.53ct M-Color Exquisite Natural Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
remarkable stone has an M color grade, displaying a faint brown hue that adds a unique and warm charm to the
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tri-Color Metal Fashion Pave Rings with 5.75 Cts of Round Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Tri-color metal fashion pave rings (18k y,w,and r gold) featuring 5.75 cts of round diamonds
Diamond, Mixed Metal
SSEF Certified Natural No Heat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
carats. SI clarity, H-I color with 1 diamond is M color. Ring size 6.25. Top of ring measured 22.4 mm x
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring Size 4.75-5 #16945
Located in Washington Depot, CT
weight: .01 cts Diamond color: M Diamond clarity: SI Ring size: 4.75-5 Shank: 1.68mm Front: 22.7mm X
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Diamond Brilliant Cut Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring, M Colour 4.97 Carat
Located in London, GB
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Total Weight 4.97ct Certified By The
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.02 Carat Diamond M Color Solitaire Ring White 18 Karat Gold
Located in firenze, IT
White 18k Gold solitaire ring. 1.02 Carat round diamond, M colour, SI1 purity. Artisan made Italy
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 1.12 Carat Ring, 'M Color, VS1 Clarity'
Located in Surfside, FL
GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond 1.12 carat (M color, VS1 clarity) ring set in 14k white
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Multi-Color Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful flower diamond ring, made of 18KT white gold and some touch of yellow gold, features
Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
M. Buccellati Ramage Diamond Two-Color Gold Leaf Band Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant 18K yellow gold and diamond band ring by Mario Buccellati. It features a leaf motif with
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco GIA 1.00 Carat M Color VS2 Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Ring Size 5.75
Located in Media, PA
Art Deco GIA Certified 1.00ct M Color VS2 Old Euro Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Size 5.75
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.93 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
18K White Gold Engagement Ring Featuring a 5.04ct Emerald Cut Diamond M Color VS2 Clarity Flanked
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
: Approximately 1.45 cts Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.60 cts Diamond Color: M Diamond Clarity: VS2
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
weight: .26 ct. Diamond clarity: SI1-I1 Diamond color: M Ring Size: 7 Weight: 1.4 dwt. / 2.2 gr
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
gold. Shank measures 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .28 ct. Diamond color: L-M Diamond clarity
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Filigree, Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Diamond color: M Diamond clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 Weight: 1.1 dwt. / 1.8 gr. Stamped: 14K Very
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
white gold. Shank 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .12 ct. Diamond color: L-M Diamond clarity
Sapphire, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Genuine Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
in classic 14K white gold. Shank 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .12 ct. Diamond color: L-M
Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 1881 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5 #17579
Located in Washington Depot, CT
, '81 Shank: 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .36 ct. Diamond color: M Diamond clarity: SI1
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tremonti East-West Oval Cut Black Opal Ring with Diamond Halo in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: K-M Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 7 Ring Weight: 4.3 grams Graduated Band Width: 2.1mm - 7.6mm
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Gia Certified Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 4.04 Carat 'M Color, VS1 Clarity' Ring
Located in Surfside, FL
GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond 4.04 carat (M color, VS1 clarity) ring set in 18K white
Diamond, White Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
L 1.82 in
Exquisite Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Panther Earring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Presenting Exquisite and Luxurious Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Panther Earring curated in 14K Yellow Gold. Unleash your wild side, with our wildlife collection. Featurin...
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Hermes Birkin 30 Vert Fonce Matte Porosus Crocodile Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exquisite Hermes Birkin 30 bag is featured in in lush deep Vert Fonce Porosus Crocodile. This exotic Hermes Birkin bag in matte Porosus crocodile skin has magni...
$4,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 0.71 in L 1.1 in
Tiffany & Co. 1970 George Schuler Seashells Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Shells earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. A beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created in New York city at the Tiffany & Co. by George Schuler, back in the 1970. These earrings hav...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.33 Carat Round Pink Sapphire Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Rose Gold Flower Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular Sapphire, diamond and Tsavorite Garnet flower cocktail ring. This stunning show piece is composed of 18k rose gold, 161 round pink sapphires, 31 round brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Ros...
Oscar Heyman 30 Carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet Circa 1970
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular Oscar Heyman diamond bangle bracelet Circa 1970, finely crafted by hand in platinum, featuring 170 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 30 carats total, E ...
Diamond, Platinum
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15407OR.OO.1220OR.01 Double Balance Wheel Iced Out
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel in 18K Rose Gold 15407OR Openworked Dial is an iconic masterpiece known for its sporty octagonal case shape, substantial link bracelet,...
Rose Gold
Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 7.99 Carat Old European Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 20K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: One Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 3.39 Carats Color/Clarity: Q to R / VVS2 GIA Report Number: 6233854...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Platinum DateJust Presidential 15 Carat Diamond 26mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust Presidential in platinum featuring 15 carats of natural diamonds. Pave diamond dial and pink ruby hour markers. Emerald/baguette cut diamond bezel and bra...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry Mother and Baby Bird Brooch in 18kt Gold
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting Mother and Baby Bird Brooch by Spectra Fine Jewelry captures a heartwarming moment between a mother bird and her chick. Created in 2021, this Contemporary piece showc...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$13,161
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
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
TIFFANY & CO Flower Lace Platinum Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. necklace from the Flower Lace collection is crafted in platinum and set throughout with round brilliant-cut E-F-G VS1-VS2 diamonds weighing an estima...
Diamond, Platinum
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$520,000Sale Price|20% Off
EXCEPTIONAL GIA Certified 7 Carat Oval Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Elegance: GIA Certified 7 Carat Oval Diamond Ring Experience unparalleled brilliance with this breathtaking GIA Certified 7 Carat Oval Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring a f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band GIA Certified 18.51 Carat
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An EXCEPTIONAL piece, only found in the worlds highest jewelry houses. Important emerald cut diamond eternity band featuring 12 Emerald Cut diamonds each with its own GIA certific...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Gubelin Certified 10.02 Carat Muzo Colombian Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the private collection of Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, One of the highest quality, rarest Muzo Colombian emeralds we have ever seen is the focal po...
Emerald, 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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