Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
mine cut diamonds. The rubies are set in a rectangular cluster and possess a slight pink undertone
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
mine cut diamonds. The rubies are set in a rectangular cluster and possess a slight pink undertone
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian Emerald 0.81 ct certified cluster Ring In 18k Gold, Belle Epoque Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
emerald with cut sides weighing 0.81 carats. The emerald is surrounded by eight old-cut diamonds (0.12ct
Emerald, 18k Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
series of chunky old mine cut diamonds, each meticulously set in a platinum to creating a dazzling
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,398 / item
Victorian Diamond Snake Ring, C.1918
Located in London, GB
finger. Entirely hand made from 18 carat yellow gold it features five graduated old cut diamonds along
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
shimmering old and rose cut diamonds interspersed with intricate swirling black filled enamel decoration
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco 2.00 Carat Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in London, GB
faceted old mine cut diamond radiating a captivating white hue whilst being securely set within an
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a exquisite Art Deco cluster ring featuring a centralised old European cut diamond
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Belle Epoque/Early Edwardian Diamond Ring 1900-1915
Located in OVIEDO, AS
diamond cluster ring centered with an old European-cut diamond, framed within a delicate square surround
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Three-Row Ring
Located in London, GB
chunky old mine-cut diamonds above and below, meticulously arranged to enhance the ring's visual appeal
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum 18ct Gold Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
-shaped head is set with a central old-cut diamond, framed by a graduated arrangement of smaller diamonds
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
True to its era this Art Deco diamond cluster ring is crafted in platinum and features a geometric
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Two Old European-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.30 carats, FG color and VS clarity, shine
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
centre of the face accompanied by a duo of sizeable round faceted old European cut diamonds, creating a
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco palm 2 cts diamond ring in platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
main diamond is an old cut of 1.11 ct. It is surrounded by 10 old-cut and rose-cut diamonds. The
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1.00 Ct Diamond Platinum Panel ring
Located in Napoli, IT
bordered with major sparkle of rose cut Diamonds Approx .75 Ct the main three Diamonds (.20 – .35 – .20) -G
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Georgian Era Blue Glass Diamond Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
shoulders of the ring are embellished with old mine cut diamonds. The shank is encrusted with old rose cut
Diamond
Antique Georgian Double Row Diamond 18ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
with two neat rows of old-cut diamonds, each stone individually hand-set to create a softly shimmering
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platium & Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
panel pave-set with old-cut diamonds, for a total weight of circa 1.80 carats, mounted in 18k yellow
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rare 11 Ct Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
1.61 ct. The sapphire and diamond cluster measures 19 x 15 mm (11/16 x 9/16 in.) Ring size 7 (17 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond engagement ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond, K colour
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
cluster consisting of fifteen round faceted old cut diamonds fill the centre of face and and are contained
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring A platinum ruby and diamond ring set with an old mine cut diamond
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1.30ct Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful old mine cut diamond is surrounded by a glittering halo in this cluster ring dating
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.66 Carat Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Unusual 18K Yellow gold Cluster Ring centered with a Sparkling Old Mine cut Diamond weighing 1.66
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
diamonds. Hand-made by a USA jeweller. Diamonds: One natural old mine cut, 5.10mm x 3.03mm, K-L colour
Diamond, Platinum
Pearls & Diamond Antique Victorian 9KT Gold Marquise Ring
Located in New York, NY
poetic blend of natural seed pearls and old European cut diamonds. Set in 9KT yellow gold, its navette
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an Edwardian sapphire and diamond pierced tablet cluster ring. A rub-over set old cut
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Thai Siam 19th Century Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Garuda Bird Ring
Located in London, GB
rose cut black diamond, is riveted to the main body of the ring and allows for small rotation. The
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Colombian Emerald and diamond target ring, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Colombian Emerald and diamond target ring. Set with an round old cut natural Colombian Emerald with
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.85ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1880s, this five stone ring showcases a sparkling collection of old cut diamonds. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco pearl and diamond ring, English, circa 1930.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco pearl and diamond ring. Set with a round old cut diamond in an open back rubover setting
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Georgian diamond and enamel memorial ring, circa 1790.
Located in London, GB
turned enamel, the centre set with three cushion shaped old mine cut diamonds vertically set in closed
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Diamond Boat Dress Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
brings the total carat weight of the ring to 1.30 carat. All the old cut diamonds match in quality and
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1900s Antique Diamond and Pearl Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique cocktail ring displays three, claw / prong set Old Dutch cut diamonds and three seed pearls
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Ring natural Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Ring 8.75US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old Classic German cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Five-Stone 18ct Gold Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
This elegant antique five-stone diamond ring is a timeless treasure, set with old cut diamonds in a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.37ct Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A dazzling Art Deco engagement ring, proudly presenting a lovely 1.37 carat old cut diamond. It is
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.74ct Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Deco halo ring centres around a 0.74 carat old cushion cut diamond. The
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Thai Siam 19th Century Gold Princely Gem-Set Cluster Ring Ruby Emerald
Located in London, GB
A rare late 19th century gem-set princely gold cluster ring made in Siam (Thailand). This gorgeous
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ring Ø 7.5US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Vintage ca 1960s -1970s European ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with claw set diamond cut natural
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian 1.00ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, hallmarked 1886
Located in London, GB
Five beautiful old cut diamonds are on display in this Victorian ring hallmarked 1886. The largest
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pearl and Diamond Navette Shield Ring 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
lines of grey pearls running parallel with three old mine cuts dazzling at center and top of the ring
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 2.48 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a total of four pavé set Old European cut diamonds. The centre of the ring displays a vertical
Diamond, Platinum
Belle Époque pearl and diamond ring, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
, approximately 6.9 x 4.8mm, further set with twenty four round old cut diamonds in open back grain settings with
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum
Victorian 2.10ct Diamond Boat Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
central weighing 0.50 carats, with a sparkling collection of old cut diamonds surrounding, totalling 1.60
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Target Flip Ring
Located in London, GB
double sided. One side features round faceted old cut diamonds whilst the other features perfectly
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Star Ring
Located in London, GB
old cut diamond takes centre stage before the ring is made complete by matching rose cut diamond set
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is old cut diamond 0.75 carat. Totally
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Diamond Target Ring
Located in London, GB
square face which is set with single cut diamonds and a central old cut diamond. The ring has been
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Filigree Flower Ring
Located in Denver, CO
is set with an Old European-cut diamond in the center measuring approximately 0.12 carat, H color SI2
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco white gold ring with diamonds, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Europe, 1930s/1940s. The front of the ring is set with three transitional brilliant-cut diamonds
Diamond, White Gold
Victorian 0.70ct Diamond Five Stone RIng, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This classic Victorian carved shank ring features five old cut diamonds graduating in size. To the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
is rose cut diamond 0.20 ct. Totally is old cut diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has generally H color
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 0.85ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
typical of the Victorian era. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.85 Colour: G-H
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.65ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This elegant Victorian ring features five glistening old cut diamonds gentle tapered from the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Noble 14k White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the majestic 14k white gold ring with diamonds and sapphire, a true masterpiece of jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Center old cut diamond about 0.25 carat. Totally
Diamond, 18k 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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