Vintage Solid Gold Opal w/ Rhodolite Garnet Textured Marquise Shape Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 23.7mm (0.93") (top of the ring - north to south), 18.7mm (0.73")(east to west, opal to opal) - 2.6mm
Garnet, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ostby Barton 18k White Gold Milgrain Edges Detailed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
sized) Ring Width: 2.5mm (0.10") (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 1.18mm (rise off
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Solid Platinum 0.80ctw Square Sapphire w/ Diamond Halo Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 8mm (0.31")(top of the ring, north to south), 2.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.5mm rise off
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 32.24ctw Cushion Aquamarine & Diamond Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Top of Ring Dimensions: 22.4mm (0.88") (top of the ring - north to south) - 22.7mm (0.89") (east to
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 0.20ctw Round Brilliant Diamond 5 Stones 8.3mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Ring Width: 8.3mm (0.32") (top of the ring, north to south), 4.2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA 7.05ct Oval Cut Aquamarine Solitaire Floral Basket Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- north to south) - 2.5mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 9.1mm rise off the finger Condition: Comes w
Aquamarine, Platinum
$3,560Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum GIA 2.22ctw No Heat Oval Ruby w/ Baguette Diamond Tiered Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(0.63") (top of ring, north to south), 18.4mm (0.72")(east to west, diamond to diamond) - 4.2mm (bottom
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold Carved Pierced Jade w/ Twisted Wire Frame Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(0.76") (top of the ring - north to south) - 1.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.7mm (rise off
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Nice Play Of Colors Opal w/ Diamond Sides Shoulders Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(0.42") (top of ring - north to south), 3.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.2mm rise off finger
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Handmade 18k Yellow Gold Brushed Open Freeform Abstract Ribbon Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
custom size this ring.) Ring Width: 23.5mm (0.92") (top of the ring - north to south), 10.3mm (bottom of
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Filigree Floral Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.5mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 5.44mm rise off the
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
High Quality Platinum 3.20ctw GIA Ruby & Diamond Long Ballerina Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 23.13mm (0.91") (top of ring - north to south), 3.0mm (bottom of the shank
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 14k White Gold 0.18ctw Old Single Cut Diamond 2 Row Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
, north to south) - 1.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 3.8mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Square Step Cut Channel Set Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Overall Width: 1.9 (0.07") (top of the ring - north to south) Overall Height: 1.6mm rise off the finger
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Yellow Gold Green Jade w/ Golden Nugget Center Men's Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Overall Width: 13.36 mm (0.52") (top of the ring - north to south), 3.25mm (bottom of the shank) Overall
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 1.20ct Large Round Diamond Bubble Bead Journey Split Shank Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(0.84") (top of the ring - north to south), 3.5mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 5.2mm rise off
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,372Sale Price|20% Off
14k Gold GIA 1.09ct F VVS2 Emerald Cut Channel Bar Set Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 6.3mm (0.25") (top of the ring - north to south) - 3.4mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5mm rise off
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 10k Rosy Yellow Gold Carnelian Initial 1925 Date Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(0.52") (top of the ring - north to south) - 3.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 3.8mm rise off the
Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage White Gold Square Cut Channel Set Sapphire Stackable Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
NOT be sized) Ring Width: 2.7mm (0.10") (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 2.3mm (rise
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Gold GIA Buttercup Ruby Solitaire w/ Enamel Detailed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
on a finger. We can custom size this ring.) Width: 7.9mm (0.31") (top of ring, north to south), 1.9mm
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Platinum 1.01ctw 5 Emerald Cut VS F Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 5mm (0.20") (top of the ring, north to
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum .58ctw Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 5.1mm (0.20") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.2mm (bottom of the
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage White Gold 2.67ctw GIA Large Round Green Emerald Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 12mm (0.47") (top of ring - north to south), 0.8mm (bottom of the shank
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 6.39ctw Omphacite Burma Jade & Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) (top of the ring - north to south) - 16.4mm (0.64") (east to west - diamond to diamond), 3.5mm (bottom
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum 0.76ctw Old Cut Diamond Stack Look Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
its weight) Ring Width: 14.9mm (0.58") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.4mm (bottom of the shank
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum High Quality 2.56ctw Sapphire Diamond Stack Look Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 11.9mm (0.46") (top of the ring - north to south) - 3.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.9mm (rise
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Edwardian English 18k Gold & Platinum Opal Old Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
sizing inquires.) Ring Width: 11.9mm (0.47") (north to south, top of the ring) - 2mm (bottom of the shank
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
New 18k Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond High Quality Heavy Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.48 Grams Overall Width: 5.27mm (0.20") (top of the ring - north to south
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Unisex 14k Yellow Gold 0.28ct Old Cut Diamond Engraved Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 8.1mm (0.32") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2.7mm (bottom of the
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
14k White Gold 1.41ctw Diamond w/ Cushion Halo Milgrain Modern Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Weight: 3.22 Grams Overall Width: 9.8mm (0.38") (top of the ring - north to south), 10mm (0.39
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro Solid Yellow Gold Large 2.40ctw Round Ruby Sputnik Domed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
inquiries.) Ring Width: 23.1mm (0.91") (top of the ring - north to south), 24.2mm (0.95")(east to west
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy Platinum 3.50ctw F VS Baguette Channel Diamond 7 Row Wide Bombe Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- north to south), 6.7mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.1mm rise off the finger Condition: Excellent
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Large GIA 27.68ctw Vivid Green Jade Ballerina Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) (top of the ring - north to south) - 25.1mm (0.99") (east to west - diamond to diamond), 2.8mm (bottom
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
18k Gold Platinum Large 3.02ctw GIA Marquise Diamond Flared Baguette Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 15.3mm (0.60") (top of ring - north to south), 16.6mm (0.65")(east to west, diamond to diamond
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold White & Black Marquise Banded Agate Long Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 25.5mm (1") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.7mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.7mm
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA 2.99ctw Oval Pastel Pink Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
inquiries.) Ring Measurements: 11.6mm (0.45") (top of the ring -north to south), 2.4mm (bottom of the shank
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold 3.91ctw Rhodolite Garnet Pave Diamond Sides Solid Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.23 Grams Overall Width: 11mm (0.43") (top of the ring - north to
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,118Sale Price|20% Off
New 18k White Gold w/ Black Rhodium 1.35ctw Pave Ruby Eternity Band Ring Sz 6.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 2.4mm (0.09") (top of the ring - north to south) Overall Height: 2.2mm rise off the finger Size
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid Yellow & White Gold 0.09ctw Diamond T Initial Grooved Polished Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 13.8mm (0.54") (top of the ring - north to south) - 4.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.4mm (rise
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2.7ctw GIA Oval Cornflower Blue Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
inquiries.) Ring Width: 12.8mm (0.50") (top of the ring - north to south) - 13.8mm (0.54")(east to west
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Platinum 0.55ctw Single Cut Diamond Eternity Stackable Band Ring Sz 5.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 2.32mm (0.09") (top of the ring - north to south) Overall Height: 1.59mm rise off the finger Size: 5.5
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Solid White Gold Old Diamond & Sapphire Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
")(top of the ring - north to south), 1.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.6mm rise off the finger
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Platinum French Cut Blue Sapphire Engraved Wheat Work Sides Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 2.53mm (0.09") (top of the ring - north to south) Overall Height: 1.75mm rise off the finger Size
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique White Gold 0.25ctw Single Cut Channel Set Diamond Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 3.7mm (0.17")(top of the ring - north to south) - 15.2mm (0.60")(east to west, diamond to diamond
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA 1.02ctw Oval Green Purple Brazil Alexandrite Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.5mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.1mm rise off the finger
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 10K Gold Rectangular Cut Amethyst Solitaire Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 18mm (0.71") (top of the ring - north to south
Amethyst, 10k Gold
Solid White Gold 5.75ctw Oval Multi Color Sapphire w/ Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
ring - north to south) - 22mm (0.86")(east to west, diamond to diamond) - 5.5mm (bottom of the shank
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Oval Cabochon Black Onyx .60ctw Pave Diamond Center Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- north to south) - 2.5mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.6mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Lady Carved Coral Cameo Diamond Twisted Wire Frame Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 22mm (0.86") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.3mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
English 18k Gold GIA Cat's Eye Aquamarine w/ Sapphire & Diamond Textured Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
for sizing inquiries) Top of Ring Dimensions: 23.6mm (0.93") (top of the ring - north to south
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Platinum 3.96ctw Oval Cut Aquamarine & Round Diamond Classic Style Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 12.7mm (0.50") (top of the ring - north to
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Solid 14k White Gold 1.2ctw Round Cut Diamond Cluster Triple Circular Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(0.34") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.9mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 7mm rise off the
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 0.15ctw Burnish Diamond Unique 5 Stone Bubble Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(0.19") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.61mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 4.47mm rise off
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum GIA Graded 5.93ctw Oval Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Target Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 17.4mm (0.68") (top of the ring - north to south) - 16.8mm
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Platinum High Quality 2.82ctw Baguette Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
can custom size this ring.) Ring Width: 13.1mm (0.51")(top of the ring, north to south)- 2.6mm (bottom
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 17.45ctw Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
of the ring -north to south), 3.6mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 12.3mm rise off the finger
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k Gold AGL 10.6ctw Green Colombian Emerald Baguette Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 15.9mm (0.62") (top of the ring - north to south), 3.5mm (bottom of the
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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