1.10 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.05 Carat Natural Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Demantoid Garnet's only known source used to be the Ural Mountains in Russia however recent discoveries in Africa have allowed more Demantoids to be introduced in jewelry. The ring i...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.42 Carat Natural Vivid Green Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.002 Carat, VS-1, Light Yellow, Earth-Mined Diamond Ring made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
They are rated as 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale hence are exceptionally hard and resistant to scratching. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.87 Carat, Colombian, Muzo Green Emerald Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat, Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.51 Carat Vivid Green, Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4.61 Carat Colombian, Muzo Color Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.91 Carat Colombian, Pear-Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.66 Carat Colombian, Muzo Color Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
8.18 Carat Natural African Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.54 Carat Natural Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Halo Set Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Demantoid Garnet's only known source used to be the Ural Mountains in Russia however recent discoveries in Africa have allowed more Demantoids to be introduced in jewelry. The ring i...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
1.81 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
There rich blue colors have been adorned by humans throughout history! The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.40 Carat Natural, No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
3.40 Carat Natural Caribbean Fire Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
The Romans gave it a name—opalus—that was synonymous with “precious stone.” The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.03 Carat Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
There rich blue colors have been adorned by humans throughout history! The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.39 Carat Natural, Unheated, Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
There rich blue colors have been adorned by humans throughout history! The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.33 Carat Natural Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
There rich blue colors have been adorned by humans throughout history! The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.85 Carat Natural Star Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
1.57 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
There rich blue colors have been adorned by humans throughout history! The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
6.00 Carat Natural Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
There rich blue colors have been adorned by humans throughout history! The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
4.14 Carat Natural Oval-Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Tanzanite displays beautiful pleochroic colors meaning they display different colors depending on the gems's viewing direction. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping deta...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.51 Carat Burmese Star Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
GIA Cert. 2.14 Carat Natural Burmese Star Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
2.61 Carat Natural Oval-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.01 Carat Natural East African Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
There rich blue colors have been adorned by humans throughout history! The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
4.95 Carat Natural Untreated Burmese Star Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Ruby, Platinum
1.39 Carat 'Honey-Color' Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today, the major source of Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl is Sri Lanka and Brazil. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.08 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Halo Set Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
There rich blue colors have been adorned by humans throughout history! The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GRS Certified 2.62 Carat Colombian, Muzo Green Emerald Ring set in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.20 Carat Heart-Cut, Zambian Emerald and Diamond Crown Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.07 Carat Natural Heart Shape Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.73 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
They are rated as 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale hence are exceptionally hard and resistant to scratching. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Style 1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
They are rated as 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale hence are exceptionally hard and resistant to scratching. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Platinum
AIGS Certified 1.03 Carat Natural Unheated Ruby & Diamond Ring Made in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.83 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.02 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.53 Carat Natural Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
They are rated as 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale hence are exceptionally hard and resistant to scratching. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Platinum
1.02 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.08 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire Ring Made in 18K White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
There rich blue colors have been adorned by humans throughout history! The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIGS Certified 1.23 Carat Untreated, Pigeon's Blood Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4.57 Carat Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
They historically come from the Minas Gerais, Brazil however today, both Pakistan and China also contribute to the supply of this exceptional gemstone. The ring is made in Japan. Rin...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
0.797 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.59 Carat Natural Sapphire & Rose Cut Diamonds Ring Made in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
There rich blue colors have been adorned by humans throughout history! The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Untreated Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.97 Carat Siam Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.25 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Natural, E Color, Internally Flawless Diamond Band Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
They are rated as 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale hence are exceptionally hard and resistant to scratching. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Platinum
8.80 Carat Unheated / Untreated Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
There rich blue colors have been adorned by humans throughout history! The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
1.03 Carat Natural Vivid-Red Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.17 Carat, Untreated (No Oil), Zambian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.98 Carat, Untreated (No Oil), Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.52 Carat, Minor Oil (F1), Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
Today the majority of Emeralds are found in Zambia, Colombia and Central Asia. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and stamping detailed below.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.58 Carat, Unheated, Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.58 Carat Untreated Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.28 Carat Siam Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.17 Carat Unheated, African Ruby & Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.00 Carat Natural Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AIGS Certified 1.03 Carat Natural No Heat (Untreated) Ruby Ring made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed through their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in...
Diamond, Ruby, 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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