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Marquise Ring Mount

8.22 Carat Marquise & Round Diamond Platinum Semi-Mount Ring Vintage Estate
8.22 Carat Marquise & Round Diamond Platinum Semi-Mount Ring Vintage Estate

8.22 Carat Marquise & Round Diamond Platinum Semi-Mount Ring Vintage Estate

Located in New York, NY

Title: This impressive vintage platinum semi-mount ring showcases an extraordinary 8.22 carats of natural diamonds arranged in a bold, architectural halo.

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring  mounted in Platinum
Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring  mounted in Platinum

Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring mounted in Platinum

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring mounted in Platinum.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Semi Mount Ring with 6ct Marquis & Pear Shape Diamond Fits 12.52x6.63mm
Platinum Semi Mount Ring with 6ct Marquis & Pear Shape Diamond Fits 12.52x6.63mm

Platinum Semi Mount Ring with 6ct Marquis & Pear Shape Diamond Fits 12.52x6.63mm

Located in New York, NY

Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Fits 12.52*6.63mm Style: Semi Mount Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 3 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 12 Color: J Clarity: VS Shape: Marquis Shape...

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Engagement Ring Semi Mount with Marquise and Round Diamonds in 14 Karat White
Engagement Ring Semi Mount with Marquise and Round Diamonds in 14 Karat White

Engagement Ring Semi Mount with Marquise and Round Diamonds in 14 Karat White

Located in Melbourne, FL

The semi mount is a very heavy, well made ring that will hold an approximate .80 - .90 carat total weight of one marquise shaped stone.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

New Gabriel & Co. Diamond Straight Marquise Semi Mount Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
New Gabriel & Co. Diamond Straight Marquise Semi Mount Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

New Gabriel & Co. Diamond Straight Marquise Semi Mount Ring in 14K Yellow Gold

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Vienna, VA

New Gabriel & Co. Diamond Straight Marquise Semi Mount Ring in 14K Gabriel & Co. Diamond Straight Marquise Semi Mount Ring 14K Yellow Gold 00ct CZ Center Stone Diamonds Carat Weight...

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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified Marquise Shape Diamond in 14 Karat White Gold Baguette Mounting
GIA Certified Marquise Shape Diamond in 14 Karat White Gold Baguette Mounting

GIA Certified Marquise Shape Diamond in 14 Karat White Gold Baguette Mounting

By Trabert Hoeffer

Located in Chicago, IL

GIA certified Marquise shape diamond weighing 1.20cts, H color, SI1 clarity prong set in 14K white gold mounting with 2 tapered baguettes weighing about .20cts total. last retail $75...

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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Siam Marquise Ruby Ring 2.95 Cts Heated C.Dunaigre Certified Unworn
Siam Marquise Ruby Ring 2.95 Cts Heated C.Dunaigre Certified Unworn

Siam Marquise Ruby Ring 2.95 Cts Heated C.Dunaigre Certified Unworn

Located in Geneva, CH

Intense Siam Marquise Ruby 2.95 carats ring unworn Mounted in an 18K White Gold ring The ring size is 53 The total weight of the ring is 6.4 grams Set with 84 Round Diamonds for a to...

Category

2010s Swiss Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Mounting Set With Marquise Diamond  D, VVS2, Round Diamonds and Rubies
Art Deco Mounting Set With Marquise Diamond  D, VVS2, Round Diamonds and Rubies

Art Deco Mounting Set With Marquise Diamond D, VVS2, Round Diamonds and Rubies

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco, satin and bright finish platinum mounting, set in center with one marquise diamond weighing 1.50 carat, D color, VVS2, GIA certified, bezel set with milgrain edge, and 42 r...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1930s Mounting Set with Marquise Diamond Gia D, VVS2 Round Diamonds and Rubies
1930s Mounting Set with Marquise Diamond Gia D, VVS2 Round Diamonds and Rubies

1930s Mounting Set with Marquise Diamond Gia D, VVS2 Round Diamonds and Rubies

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco, satin and bright finish platinum mounting, set in center with one marquise diamond weighing 1.50 carat, D color, VVS2, GIA certified, bezel set with milgrain edge, and 42 r...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum Marquise Diamond Round Mounting Ring
Platinum Marquise Diamond Round Mounting Ring

Platinum Marquise Diamond Round Mounting Ring

Located in Southampton, PA

The ring is beautifully made of platinum and it is embellished with exquisite marquise diamonds that weigh 1.02 carats in total.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Marquise and Tapered Baguette Diamonds Mounting Ring
Platinum Marquise and Tapered Baguette Diamonds Mounting Ring

Platinum Marquise and Tapered Baguette Diamonds Mounting Ring

Located in Southampton, PA

The ring is set with marquise and tapered baguette diamonds and they weigh 0.72 carats in total.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Marquise Mounting Ring
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Marquise Mounting Ring

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Marquise Mounting Ring

Located in Southampton, PA

This mounting ring is made out of 18K white gold and diamonds that total 0.31 carats. The ring weighs 2.9 grams and boasts band thickness of 1 mm and top height of 8 mm, while top di...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum and Round and Marquise Diamond Pear Mounting Ring
Platinum and Round and Marquise Diamond Pear Mounting Ring

Platinum and Round and Marquise Diamond Pear Mounting Ring

Located in Southampton, PA

The ring is made of platinum and it is embellished with gorgeous round and marquise diamonds that weigh 0.43 carats in total.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum and Round, Baguette, and Marquise Diamonds Oval Mounting Ring
Platinum and Round, Baguette, and Marquise Diamonds Oval Mounting Ring

Platinum and Round, Baguette, and Marquise Diamonds Oval Mounting Ring

Located in Southampton, PA

The ring is embellished with round, baguette, and marquise diamond stones that weigh 1.07 carats in total.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.33 ct Diamond Mounting Ring
LB Exclusive Platinum 0.33 ct Diamond Mounting Ring

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.33 ct Diamond Mounting Ring

By LB Exclusive

Located in Southampton, PA

This LB Exclusive mounting ring is made out of platinum and diamonds that total 0.33 carats. The ring weighs 5.1 grams and boasts band thickness of 2 mm and top height of 7 mm, while...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified, Art-Deco 4.02 Carat Antique Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
GIA Certified, Art-Deco 4.02 Carat Antique Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring

GIA Certified, Art-Deco 4.02 Carat Antique Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Art deco, GIA certified, 4.02 carat antique marquise diamond bridal engagement ring mounted in platinum.

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Cameo Ring 14k White Gold Marquise Cocktail Sz 5.75 Jewelry
Vintage Art Deco Cameo Ring 14k White Gold Marquise Cocktail Sz 5.75 Jewelry

Vintage Art Deco Cameo Ring 14k White Gold Marquise Cocktail Sz 5.75 Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Carved cameo depicts an elegant woman holding a water vessel in a Grecian style flowing dress. Set into a marquise shaped mount the ring makes a nice statement on the hand.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 10 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
18K Yellow Gold 10 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring

18K Yellow Gold 10 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in New York, NY

A substantial 18K Yellow Gold 10 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring mounted with marquise, pear and round cut diamonds.

Category

20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Pearl and 1.70Ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Vintage Pearl and 1.70Ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring

Vintage Pearl and 1.70Ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This stunning, fine and impressive vintage pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, marquise shaped ring mount displays a feature 5.18mm pearl to ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Chevron Style Wide Dress Ring
Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Chevron Style Wide Dress Ring

Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Chevron Style Wide Dress Ring

Located in London, GB

Highlighting the centre stones there is a beautiful halo of 14 eight cut diamonds masterfully grain set around the marquise mount. This ring's shank is divided into four rows, each b...

Category

1990s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 karat Yellow Gold
AGL Certified Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 karat Yellow Gold

AGL Certified Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 karat Yellow Gold

Located in Newport Beach, CA

We are pleased to offer this AGL Certified Burma No Heat Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold. This stunning ring feature an estimated 2.25ctw AGL certified natural no heat r...

Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat White Gold 0.36 Carat Diamond Marquise Mounting Ring
LB Exclusive 18 Karat White Gold 0.36 Carat Diamond Marquise Mounting Ring

LB Exclusive 18 Karat White Gold 0.36 Carat Diamond Marquise Mounting Ring

By LB Exclusive

Located in Southampton, PA

This LB Exclusive mounting ring is made out of 18K white gold and diamonds that total 0.36 carats. The ring weighs 2.8 grams and boasts band thickness of 1 mm and top height of 10 mm...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Marquise Cocktail Jewelry
Turquoise Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Marquise Cocktail Jewelry

Turquoise Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Marquise Cocktail Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

The egg shell blue turquoise is set into a marquise shaped mount. The colorful ring is impactful in design and ideal worn day or night.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring Mounted in Platinum, London, 1975
Marquise Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring Mounted in Platinum, London, 1975

Marquise Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring Mounted in Platinum, London, 1975

Located in London, GB

Marquise Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring mounted in Platinum,London,1975 Made by Lawrence of Hatton Garden.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.01 Carat Marquise GIA Certified Set in Platinum Mounting
3.01 Carat Marquise GIA Certified Set in Platinum Mounting

3.01 Carat Marquise GIA Certified Set in Platinum Mounting

Located in New York, NY

Spready 3.01 Carat Marquise Diamond Certified by GIA to be J in Color and VS1 in Clarity. The Marquise is set with two Half Moons in Platinum Setting. the total weight of the side D...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mount Rushmore Jewelry 10K/12K Black Hills Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Mount Rushmore Jewelry 10K/12K Black Hills Gold Marquise Diamond Ring

Mount Rushmore Jewelry 10K/12K Black Hills Gold Marquise Diamond Ring

Located in Centennial, CO

Surprise the one you love with this unique Black Hills Gold Ladies Diamond Ring. It has petite hand-engraved, hand-placed, satin finished 12K red gold & green gold grape leaves cares...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond Swirl Cocktail Ring Mounting
Platinum Diamond Swirl Cocktail Ring Mounting

Platinum Diamond Swirl Cocktail Ring Mounting

Located in Pikesville, MD

A 1.20 carat round brilliant diamond is shown in a few of the ring images. This mounting does NOT include center diamond.

Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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By Dolce & Gabbana

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Located in Laguna Beach, CA

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Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Hermès

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By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

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Materials

Diamond, Emerald

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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Located in Napoli, IT

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Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

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2008 Vintage Versace Embellished White Long Dress Gown 42 - 6

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By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

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1960s Italian Black + Gold Beaded Vintage 60s Evening Bag Handbag Purse

1960s Italian Black + Gold Beaded Vintage 60s Evening Bag Handbag Purse

Located in San Diego, CA

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Antique Diamond Platinum Ten Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Antique Diamond Platinum Ten Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Set in platinum are twenty three Miner's Cut H/VS diamonds, 1.25 carats total weight, beautifully arranged in a lattice inspired design on this fine antique ring. The unique rectangu...

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Marquise Ring Mount For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact marquise ring mount you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and platinum — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 593 vintage editions and 332 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect marquise ring mount among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a marquise ring mount has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Emilio!, Roman Malakov and Alberto are consistently popular. See these pages for a marquise cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our marquise ring mount for sale are for women, but there are 229 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Marquise Ring Mount?

The price for a marquise ring mount starts at $145 and tops out at $899,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,500.

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 ringsvintage 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 ringsvintage 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.