Green Jade Oval Cabochon and White Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in platinum. Ring size 6.5.
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
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Antique Platinum Long Green Jade & 0.75ctw Round & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking platinum ring features an elongated marquise-shaped green jade as its centerpiece, exuding a serene and natural elegance.
Category
Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Art Deco Chinese Platinum Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A refined Art Deco ring in platinum, centred by a marquise-shaped jade cabochon within a diamond-set navette surround.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum Cabochon Jade Baguette Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring 9.12ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A vintage platinum ring centered by a cabochon jade weighing approximately 7.22 carats.
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
10.91 Carat Oval Jadeite Jade & Baguette Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
10.91 carat oval cabochon cut natural jadeite jade and baguette diamond side side stone ring in platinum 900 filigree setting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Lavender Jadeite Jade Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is accented by 2 baguette-cut diamonds set on its sides weighing a total of 0.45 carats. Hand-fabricated in platinum, this classic jadeite jade ring can be worn every day.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
5.03 Carat Natural Jade and Diamond Filigree Cathedral Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Untreated Grade A Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum Ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Large GIA 27.68ctw Vivid Green Jade Ballerina Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural B+C Jade - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - 21.48 x 15.13 x 8.32 mm - 24.70ct (exact) ** See Certifica...
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Solid Platinum GIA 13.17ctw Burma Oval Lavender Jade & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Lavender Color - 16.1x12.2mm (approx.) - 12.90ct (exact. stamped)** See Certification Details Below for Complete...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Lavander Jade with Blue Sapphire Ring set in Platinum 950
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lavander Jade 15.51 carats with Blue Sapphire 2.90 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 19.65 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Jade, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Untreated Jade Oval Cabochon and Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Untreated Jade Oval Cabochon and Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring Vintage Jade Cabochon Ring features a large Oval Jade Cabochon surrounded by 20 Round and Square Diamonds in a Vin...
Category
20th Century North American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Imperial Fei Cui Jade & Diamond Platinum Ballerina Style Ring GIA Certified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crafted in platinum, this exquisite ballerina-style ring showcases a captivating 4.07 carat cabochon jadeite jade (Fei Cui), accompanied by GIA report #2231422439.
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Jadeite Jade Diamond Platinum Navette-Style Cocktail Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is accented by 3.10 carats of asscher-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds making a double-halo around the jade. Hand-fabricated in platinum in a navette-shape, this natural jade ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Fine Jadeite Jade Diamond Sunburst Platinum Ring, GIA Certified Tyle A
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hand-fabricated in platinum and ready to be worn. GIA certified as natural untreated Type A jade.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Antique-Style Jadeite Jade Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek, sexy, and magnificently made natural jade cocktail ring! The jade has an incredible luster as light seems to roll across its surface.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Certified 4.17 Carat Untreated Jadeite Jade and Baguette Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
HKJ&S Certified 4.17 Carat Natural Oval Shaped Cabochon Cut Jadeite Jade Grade A (Fei Cui) and Channel Set Baguette Diamond Side Stone Platinum Statement Ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum Eternity Ring with Green Jade and 1.50 Carat Diamonds
$2,456Sale Price|49% Off
Platinum Eternity Ring with Green Jade and 1.50 Carat Diamonds
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Green Jade, Eternity Platinum Diamond Ring. Jade is cabochon shaped measuring 9.85 mm x 8.67 mm and set on an exquisite eternity diamond setting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Art Deco Jadeite Jade Diamond Onyx Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped jade cabochon measuring 9.0 x 11.0 mm Translucent vibrant green in color with subtle mottling - bezel set Flanked by rows of bead set single cut diamonds Wei...
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum, Enamel
1.85 Carat Untreated Jadeite Jade and Diamond Platinum Ring HK Certified
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: Type: Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Weight: 5.10 Grams Size: 6.25 (adjustable) Setting: Split Band Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Untreated Jade Carat: 1.85 Cut: Oval...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Large Apple Green Imperial Jadeite Jade Diamond Platinum Cocktail ring GIA Cert
Located in Miami, FL
Expertly crafted in solid platinum with 18K gold accents, the ring centers a vibrant apple-green oval cabochon jadeite weighing approximately 19.61 carats, displaying the rich, lumin...
Category
Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
0.46 Carat Adjacent Diamond Jade Cabochon Center Cocktail Ring Platinum
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: Platinum Gemstone details: Jade cabochon center gemstone Diamond details: Approx. 0.46ctw of round & baguette cut Diamonds.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Certified 5.80 Carat Natural Jadeite Jade and Baguette Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
HKJ&S Certified 5.80 Carat Natural Jadeite A Fei Cui and Diamond in Platinum900 Statement Ring in Size 7 Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Ring Size: 7 (adjusta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Classic Platinum 5.45ct Very Nice Apple Green Jade w/ Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Apple Green Color - 16.2x11mm - 4.30ct (exact) (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Oval Cabochon Jade and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in Polished Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.75 A stunning blend of vintage charm and timeless elegance, this platinum ring features a mesmerizing oval jade center stone in a rich green hue.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
5.42 Carat Oval A Jade GIA and RBC Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Oval A Jade GIA and Diamond Platinum Ring. Centering a securely nestled Oval Jade, weighing approx. 5.42 Carats, GIA #5221826617.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
GIA Jadeite Jade Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage Oval Double Cabochon Green Jadeite Jade Pearl and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum. Oval shape double cabochon green jadeite jade with a pearl and diamond halo.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
1.85 Carat Untreated Jadeite Jade and Diamond Platinum Ring HK Certified
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: Type: Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Weight: 5.10 Grams Size: 6.25 (adjustable) Setting: Split Band Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Untreated Jade Carat: 1.85 Cut: Oval...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
6 Carat Green Jade Oval Cabochon and Baguette Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in platinum. Ring size 8.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Certified Untreated 8.14 Carat Jadeite Jade A Fei Cui Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Certified Untreated 8.14 Carat Jadeite Jade Grade A Fei Cui and Diamond Platinum Ring. Set in a pointed straight shank with a 3-stone diamond cluster flanking the center stone.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum GIA 3.35ctw Apple Green Burma A Jade Diamond Wavy Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum & Palladium Weight: 7.32 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Classic Platinum GIA 4.23ctw Burma Spinach Green A Jade w/ Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural A Jade - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Spinach Green Color - Burma - 12.57 x 9.75 x 3.46 mm - 3.53ct (exact) ** See Certificat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum GIA Burma Type A Jade w/ 0.92ctw Diamond Ballerina Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural A Jade - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Apple Green Color - Burma - 9.13 x 6.70 x 2.27 mm (exact) ** See Certification Details ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum 5.73ctw Translucent A Apple Green Burma Jade w/ Princess Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural A Jade - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Apple Green Color - 11.87 x 8.80 x 5.65mm - 5.10ct (exact) ** See Cert...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA High Quality 3.89ctw Burma A Jade Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural A Jade - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Deep Green Color - Translucent - 10.88 x 8.95 x 3.73 mm - 2.89ct (exact) ** See ...
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
4.72 Carat Jadeite Jade and Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely set awesome 4.72 Carat Cabochon Jadeite Jade, surrounded by Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.47tcw.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum GIA 8.15ctw Cabochon A Natural Burma Jade w/ Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural A Jade - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Green Color - 12.95 x 11.28 x 5.96 mm - 7.43ct (exact) ** See Certific...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Jade and Diamond Ring
$11,000
Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Jade and Diamond Ring A cabochon jade ring accented by round, baguette, and marquise cut diamonds Approximate Diamond Weight: 3.91 Ring Size: 6.75 Complimentary resizing Metal Ty...
Category
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum GIA 7.44ctw Oval Lavender Purple A Burma Jade Trillion Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purple Lavender Color - A - 12.30 x 10.52 x 6.44 mm - 7.13ct (exact) ** See Certificati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1950s GIA 11.62ctw Natural UNTREATED Green Jade JADEITE Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a True Jewel: Mid-century The "Verdant Aura" Vintage Platinum Natural UNTREATED Green Jade JADEITE & Diamond Ring Discover an extraordinary creation that transcends ordin...
Category
Vintage 1950s Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
5.32 Carat Natural Jadeite Jade and Diamond Filigree Platinum Ballerina Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Miami, FL
It's a Fei Cui Grade A untreated Jadeite Jade. Details: Item Type: Ballerina Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 6 1/4 Weight: 8.80 Grams Setting: Cathedral, Filigree Center Stone Deta...
Category
1990s Retro Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum GIA 7.47ctw Oval Cabochon A Burma Jade Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Elongated Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Green Color - 100% Natural - 6.33ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
8.55 Carat Untreated Fei Cui A Jadeite Jade & Diamond Bezel Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
8.55 Carat Oval Cut Untreated Grade A "Fei Cui" Jadeite Jade with Diamonds in Platinum 900 Bezel set Ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Contemporary Jade Diamond Platinum Three Stone Unisex Men's Bezel Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped jade cabochon measuring 13.0 x 10.0 mm - transparent medium vibrant green Bezel set in platinum and flanked by flush set old European cut diamonds Weighing a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.65 Carat Cabochon Omphacite Jade Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Omphacite Jade and diamond halo ring. Oval cabochon green omphacite jade center stone with a halo of 14 round cut diamonds accented with 3 tapered baguettes on each side in a platinu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1.73 Carat Jadeite Jade Fei Cui & Diamond Halo Platinum Ballerina Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: Type: Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Weight: 8.72 Grams Size: 6.5 Setting: Cathedral, Filigree Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Jade Carat: 1.73 Cut: Oval Color: Bright G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
11.30 Carat Oval Jade Jadeite GIA and Diamond Platinum Vintage Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 11.30 Carat Oval Jade Jadeite GIA and Diamond Platinum Statement Ring.
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage 1.20 Carat A Jade Jadeite GIA and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage A Jade Jadeite GIA and Baguette & RBC Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring.
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum Large GIA 24.03ctw Burma Green A Jade w/ Diamond Halo Heavy Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural A Jade - Jadeite Jade & Omphacite Jade - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Pleasant Unique Green Color - Burma - 20.89 x 14...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum GIA Round Ball Burma A Jade w/ Diamond High Profile Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural A Jade - Round Double Cabochon Cut - Bead Ball - Prong Set - Nice Green Color - Burma - 9.85 - 9.93 x 10.01 mm (exact) ** See Ce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Art Deco Natural Untreated GIA 6.60ct Jade Jadeite Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco GIA 6.60ct Natural UNTREATED Green Jade JADEITE Diamond Platinum Ring There are three primary reasons to choose natural untreated JADEITE: they are beautiful, rare, and sup...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum GIA 4.83ctw Happy Green Burma A Jade w/ Diamond Halo Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 10.64 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum GIA 8.12ctw Burma A Apple Green Jade w/ Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 12.28 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum GIA 10.62ctw Oval Natural Purple Lavender A Jade w/ Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purple Lavender Color - A - 14.50 x 11.58 x 6.36 mm - 9.64ct (exact) ** See Certificati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
GIA Certified 23 Carat Jadeite Jade +4.5ct Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Estate
Located in New York, NY
Weight of the ring is 18.60 gm of platinum Diamonds approximately weight is 4.5 ct .lots of Baguettes shaoe diamonds are surrounding the center jade Very High Quality Jade Ring Ext...
Category
1990s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
6.17ctw Jade & 0.84ctw H-I SI2-I1 Diamond Ring Set In Platinum
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite platinum ring showcases a captivating 6.17-carat natural jade cabochon, radiating a rich, vibrant green hue that epitomizes timeless elegance.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 8.29ctw Oval A Burma Jade w/ Carré Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural A Jade - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Nice Green Color - Large measuring 16.37 x 10.75 x 5.36 mm - 7.48ct (exact) ** See Cert...
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1940s Platinum Art Deco Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.3 grams Center Stone: Jade, Natural, Green, Opaque, Untreated.
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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Jade Platinum Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact jade platinum ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 192 antique edition and 174 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect jade platinum ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic jade platinum ring over the years, but those made by LB Exclusive, David Webb and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our jade platinum ring for sale are for women, but there are 82 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Jade Platinum Ring?
The price for a jade platinum ring starts at $450 and tops out at $128,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,200.
The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
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.
Finding the Right Rings for You
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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E M Gattle
Effie C
Egg Yolk Amber Necklace
Elizabeth Locke Charms
Elizabeth Locke Citrine
Elsa Peretti 5 Charm Bracelet
Elsa Schiaparelli Brooch
Emerald Lapel Pin
Empress Sissi
Enamel Butterfly Norway