Vintage Classic Platinum 1.12ctw Emerald w/ Diamond Shoulders Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Lighter Green Color - Clean- 6.5x6.2mm - 1.02ct (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rounds Brilliant Cut - P...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold Repousse Floral Work Eternity Band Ring sz6
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 3.51 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 ( fitted on finger, item can NOT be sized) Ring Width: 5.5mm (0.21") (top of the ring - north to south...
Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Baguette Diamonds & Sapphire Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 9.48 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 ( fitted on finger, item can not be sized) Ring Width: 10.9mm (0.43") (top of the ring - north to south) - 4.7mm (bot...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Revolution 18k White Gold 1.10ctw Diamond Covered Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Dimensions: 13.1mm (0.51") (top of the ring - north to south), 4mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.3mm rise off the finger Stamp: Bvlgari 750 Condition: Shows some light su...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Diamond Sapphire Ring Band 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Six diamonds total .42 carat of SI1 to I1 clarity and H color. The top of the ring measures 13mm North-South. Size 11.25 (sizable).
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Horsebit 18k Yellow Gold Malachite Coral & Diamond Beetle Ring
By Gucci
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 18.5mm (0.73") (top of the ring - north to south), 18.8mm (0.74")(east to west) - 3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 12.8mm rise off the finger Stamp: Gucci Made In I...
Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow & White Gold 0.45ctw Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 11.6mm (0.45") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2.7mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.4mm rise off the...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Coral Solitaire Textured Domed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Ring w/ 14k Gold Shank Due to Previous sizing - Stamped 18k Weight: 4.44 Grams Ring Size: 4.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Nice Luster Pearl Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.52 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 17.40mm (0.68") (top of the rin...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Round Diamond Polished & Matte Finish Open Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 14.7mm (0.58") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2.2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.1mm rise off the...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.90ctw Diamond Cluster Marquise Shape Floral Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 18.3mm (0.72") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 10.4mm rise off the ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Braided Interlocked Look Band Ring sz10
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid .950 Platinum w/ 18k Yellow Gold - Stamped Plat & 750 Weight: 11.77 Grams Ring Size: 10.0 (Fitted on a finger, item can not be sized) Ring Width: 5.7mm (0.22")(top of...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 4.76ct Rectangular Step Cut Green Tourmaline Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 9.8mm (0.38") (top of the ring - north to south) - 1.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 9.8mm rise off the finger Condition: Excellent!
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow & White Gold 0.16ctw Diamond Petite Cluster Crossover Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 12.1mm (0.47") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.3mm rise off the f...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold 2 Detailed Lion's Head Bypass Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 4 Grams Ring Size: 3.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 16.1mm (0.63") (top of the ...
Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold 1.70ctw Marquise Solitaire Round Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 10.8mm (0.42") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2.7mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 8.4mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some light surface wear.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Silver & 14k Gold Cushion Turquoise Classic Cable Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Sterling Silver & 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.4 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Top of Ring Dimensio...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
18k Yellow Gold Cushion Vivid Green Chrome Diopside & Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Dimensions: 6mm (0.23") (top of the ring - north to south), 3.2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.7mm rise off the finger Condition: Excellent condition!
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2ctw Brilliant Lively Pave Diamond Domed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 8.0mm (0.31") (top of the ring - north to south), 3.2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.2mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some light wear.
Diamond, Platinum
Men's 14k White & Yellow Gold 0.50ctw Pave Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 8.1mm (0.32") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.7mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some light surface wear.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Cushion Checkerboard Chrome Diopside & Diamond Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Dimensions: 6mm (0.23") (top of the ring - north to south), 3.7mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.9mm rise off the finger Condition: Stones have light abrasion.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.76ctw Round Emerald & Diamond Bypass Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 13.2mm (0.52") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.7mm rise off the finger Condition: Excellent condition!
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 0.74ctw Round Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 4.19 Grams (total, both rings) Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Width: 8.4mm (0.3...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 0.50ctw Diamond Classic Pyramid Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 2.6 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 3.3mm (0.13") (top of the r...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold Detailed Textured Armadillo Wrap Ring Size 7
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 15.89 Grams Overall Width: 15.9mm (0.62") (top of the ring - north to south), 5.5mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 11.6mm rise o...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The setting raises 18mm high above the finger, the top of the ring measures 21mm North-South, the size of the ring is 5.75 (can easily be resized by your jeweler), and this piece wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum Alternating Channel Ruby & Diamond Engraved Milgrain Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid .900+ Platinum Weight: 3.37 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 2.7mm (0.10") (top of th...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Teardrop Jade & Diamond Cocktail Twin Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.22 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 20.66mm (0.81") (top of t...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Prong Set Smokey Quartz Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.43 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 17.7mm (0.69") (top of th...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 0.50ctw Bar Set Alternating Round & Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid .900+ Platinum (tested) - Stamped PT900 Total Weight: 3.5 Grams Overall Width: 2.9 (0.11") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.2mm (bottom of the shank) Overall He...
Diamond, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 0.80ctw Baguette Ruby & Round Diamond Pyramid Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.4 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 5.9mm (0.23") (top of the...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Tronchetto 18k Yellow Gold Custom Cut Amethyst Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.63 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 10mm (0.39") (top of the...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 1ctw Carre Cut Channel Set Diamond Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 4.7mm (0.18") (top of the ring - north to south) - 3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 3.2mm rise off the finger Stamp: PT900 - 1.00 Condition: Shows some light surfac...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 32.24ctw Cushion Aquamarine & Diamond Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Gorgeous Blue Color - 31.31ct (exact. based on GIA measurements) *See Certification Information Below* Numero...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 0.30ctw Fiery Diamond Bypass Leaf Tree Branches Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 23.5mm (0.92") (top of the ring - north to south) - 1.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.8mm rise off the finger Condition: Excellent condition!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 18k White Gold 0.95ctw Blue Sapphire Eternity Stackable Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 2.5mm (0.09") (top of the ring, north to south) Ring Height: 2mm rise off the finger Condition: New!
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
14k Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Peridot & Diamond Bezel East West Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Dimensions: 8.1mm (0.32") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.5mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.9mm rise off the finger Condition: Excellent condition!
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Bright 1.3ctw Cornflower Sapphire Round & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 6.2mm (0.24") (At the solitaire, top of the ring, north to south) - 3.6mm (bottom of both shank) Ring Height: 6...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal & Diamond Grooved Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 8.9mm (0.35") (north to south, top of the ring) - 2.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Rise: 5.7mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some light surface wear.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage White Gold Bloodstone Dainty Solitaire Open Filigree Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Tested Solid 14k White Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 1.70 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 11.9m...
Gold, White Gold
Platinum 2.29ctw Oval Aquamarine & Baguette Channel Set Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Blue Color - 9.2x7.1mm - 1.91ct (exact) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Chann...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Large Substantial 14k White Gold 5.60ctw Fiery Brilliant Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Total Weight: 16.40 Grams Size: 10.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Overall Width: 29.3mm (1.1") (top...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Handmade Navajo 14k Yellow Gold Matrix Turquoise Floral Leaf Ring
By Navajo
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 11.27 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 28.8mm (1.1") (top of t...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Polished Finish Shield Crest Oval Signet Pinky Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.75 Grams Overall Width: 12.9mm (0.50") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.8mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 2.7mm rise off...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond & Black Enamel Work Saddle Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 5.62 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (We can custom size this ring. Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 8...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Solid 14k Yellow Gold Tahitian Gray Pearls Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 19.2mm (0.75") (widest points at top of the ring, north to south) - 5.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 9.7mm rise off the finger (at the pearl) Condition: Vintage.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Cubic Zirconia Sapphire & Diamonds Wheat Engraving Milgrain Floral Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 8mm (0.31") (top of the ring - north to south) - 18mm (0.70")(east to west, Sapphire to Sapphire ) - 2.4mm (bot...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Platinum Twisted Ribbon Baguette Round Diamond Cocktail Ring 7ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: * Metal: Platinum * Diamonds: Approximately 7.00 carats total weight * Diamond Cuts: Channel-set baguette diamonds and prong-set round brilliant diamonds * Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Paris French 18k Gold Turquoise & Diamond Handmade Swirl Ring
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Cartier Paris on the inside top of the ring. Weight: 12.02 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 17mm (appr...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
New 14K Gold 1.80ctw Amethyst & Diamond Filigree Etched Milgrain Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 17.2mm (0.67") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.1mm rise off the finger Condition: New custom!
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Solid Yellow Gold Faceted Jade Saddle Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(top of the ring - north to south) -2.3mm (bottom of the shank) Height: 6.2mm (rises off the finger) Condition: Antique Victorian.
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid .850+ Platinum (tested) - Stamped PT900 Total Weight: 5.29Grams Overall Width: 9.34mm (0.36") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.23mm (bottom of the shank) Overal...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Solid 14k White Gold 1.50ctw Calibre Cut Baguette Diamond Concentric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 6.93 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring - please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Wi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Solid White Gold Star Burnish Sapphire Ruby & Diamond Bezel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 14.3mm (0.56") (top of the ring - north to south) - 17.7mm (0.69")(ruby to ruby, east to west) - 3.7mm (bottom ...
Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Platinum 1.77ctw GIA Montana Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Wedding Band Ring Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 7.5mm (0.29") (At the solitaire, top of the ring, north to south) - 2.9mm (0.11")( top of the band, north to so...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1942 Platinum Wheat Engraving Patterns Stack Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum Total Weight: 1.9 Grams Overall Width: 1.6mm (0.06") (top of the ring - north to south) Overall Height: 1.4mm rise off the finger Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a fi...
Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 1.8ctw Round Baguette Diamond Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.8 Grams Overall Width: 15.5mm (0.61") (top of the ring - north to south) - 3.6mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 4.2mm rise off ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Eternity Stack Band Ring Size 4
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum Total Weight: 2.8 Grams Overall Width: 2.1mm (0.08") (top of the ring - north to south) Overall Height: 1.8mm rise off the finger Size: 4.0 (Fitted on a fin...
Platinum
Antique Yellow & White Gold Beaded Floral Open Concave Work Band Ring sz6.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents - Stamped 14k Weight: 3.64 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 ( fitted on finger, item can NOT be sized) Ring Width: 6mm (0.23") (top of the r...
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18k Yellow Gold 1.50ct Diamond Belt Buckle Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ring size: 7.50 (sizable) Ring Length: 16.45mm (east to west) Ring Width: 13.75mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 5mm (rise off finger, approx.)
Diamond, 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.