1.48 TCW Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Baguette & Round Sz 6
Located in Puyallup, WA
baguette and round-cut diamonds. Experience an old-world charm with a contemporary twist in this size 6
Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings
Diamond
1.48 TCW Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Baguette & Round Sz 6
Located in Puyallup, WA
baguette and round-cut diamonds. Experience an old-world charm with a contemporary twist in this size 6
Diamond
Burmese sapphire and diamond ballerina ring by Oscar Heyman Bros, circa 1970.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Burmese sapphire and diamond ballerina ring by Oscar Heyman Bros. Set with an oval old cut natural
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1948 Halo Ring natural 2ct Rubellite 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K GoldSilver Ø8US /5.35gr
Located in SE
76-year-old Halo Ring decorated with a Rubellite of fancy square cabochon cut and Diamonds. Swedish
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Silver
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Emerald Diamond 0.90 Carat Vintage Platinum Filigree Milgrain Trim Size 6.5 Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Emerald Diamond 0.90 Carat Platinum Filigree Milgrain Trim Engagement Ring, finger
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique German Ring natural 1 ctw. Sapphire 0.5ctw. Diamond 14K ØUS6.75 /6.6gr
Located in SE
.0.25 ct Two old transitional cushion cut Diamonds with high and marrow tables: 3.5 mm x 3 mm x 2.55 mm
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Ring Blue Spinel 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 8US / 5.7gr
Located in SE
mm with wear to facets of the table. Two rose cut Diamonds Ø 4 mm / 0.25 ct each. All stones with
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage Ring natural 20ct Chrysoberyl Diamonds solid 9K Gold Ø 7.5US / 7.4 gr
Located in SE
for careful everyday wear. 36 natural Diamonds of old diamond cut Ø 1.25 mm / 0,01 ct each, total
Diamond, Chrysoberyl, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920 Estonian Ring 0.8 ct Ruby Diamonds 56/14K Gold ØUS7.75 / 4.3gr
Located in SE
Old Estonian cluster natural Ruby and Diamonds Ring made between 1919 -1924. This ring show well
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
Platinum holding bezel set natural Emerald stone and twenty diamonds, both of old European and rose - cut
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 2gr
Located in SE
A Ring from 1920s -1930s decorated with natural emerald cut Emerald 4.75 mm x 3.75 mm x 2.1 mm deep
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring natural 2ct Blue Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø7US /5.8gr
Located in SE
Ring with beautiful natural Blue Sapphire accented with old diamond cut diamonds. Vintage Everyday
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural 0.4ct Emerald 0.4ct. Diamond 14K Gold Ø5.75/2.2g
Located in SE
and old European cut natural Diamond Ø 4.25 mm x 2.5 mm deep / ca. 0.4ct, color ca. F, G / VS
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring 1.25ct natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø7.5US/2.5gr
Located in SE
Sapphire and 8 rose cut Diamonds. Not hallmarked, band tested solid 18K . Medium Blue natural Sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring 2 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver US 6.5/ 10 gr
Located in SE
Old Diamond Ring with octagonal open work crown with top in Silver. European, likely German or
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Halo Ring 1.25ct Bi-color Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Platinum Ø4.5US / 5.3gr
Located in SE
, different angles show different flashes/plays of Greens and Blues. Ten natural Diamonds old European
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Diamonds Red Enamel 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 US/ 7.7gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring hand - made between late 19th - early 20 centuries. Floral ornament with rose cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Georgian Regard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Regard ring the first letter of each bezel set old oval cut stone spells out the word Regard: Ruby
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1948 Finish Ring Daimonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6.75 US/ 1.7gr
Located in SE
Finish Ring with 7 Diamond stones set in White Gold or Silver clusters on top of solid 18K Yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold
1979 Men Unisex Ring natural 2.5ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS7.25 /19gr
Located in SE
Emerald and Diamonds Ring with wider band in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. This ring is of Men
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century 1.80 Ct Natural Ceylon Sapphire 1.90 Ct Diamond 18 Kt Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
. Complementary Diamonds are old European cut 1.90 Ct including the two on the sides rated as G/H VS/SI providing
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1955 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5 / 2.4gr
Located in SE
A Halo Ring decorated with natural cabochon cut Emerald 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 2.3 mm deep ca. 0.6 ct
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Halo Ring natural 0.8 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø7.5US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
natural Greenish Blue Sapphire and eight old European cut Diamonds . Hallmarked 18ct , hand - made ca
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Hancocks 1.18ct Colombian No Oil Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
handcrafted emerald and old cut diamond cluster ring by Hancocks. To the centre of the ring is an oval step
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond, circa 1902
Located in London, GB
stones are claw set and the ring is hand made. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.65
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 10ct Emerald 1.28 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS4 / 6.3gr
Located in SE
Emerald stone of deep Green color 11 mm x 11 mm x 6 mm deep / ca. 10ct Sixteen old diamond cut Diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1956 Ring natural 1ct. Emerald 8 Diamonds solid 18K Ø 7.5US / 4.4 gr
Located in SE
/ ca. 1 ct accented with 8 pave set old European diamond cut diamonds Ø 1.5 mm /0.015ct each. Color F,G
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late Victorian Cert. 2.51 Ct Natural No Ceylon Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
appreciated in Ceylon Sapphires Nestled into two tiers of 34 old brilliant cut Diamonds rated as G/H VVS/VS
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
1933 German Ring natural 0.45ct Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS7 /2.6 gr
Located in SE
Diamonds: Ø 2.5mm x 1.7mm ca.0.1ct each , four minors of old cut Ø 1.75mm/ 0.025 ct each. Color ca F,G
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1938 Ring Natural 1ct. Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
. Central stone is marquise cut natural Blue Sapphire surrounded with 16 old European diamond cut Diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring 0.5ctw Sapphires 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Green Gold ØUS 7.75 / 4gr
Located in SE
. Crown with stones measures 27 mm x 11 mm 3 mm deep. Largest stone is an old European diamond cut
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring 2.2ct Emerald 1.2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Enamel Ø 5.5US/7.3gr
Located in SE
Old Bagues au Firmament Emerald and Diamonds and Enamel halo cluster ring. European or Russian
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Ring natural 6ct Amethyst 0.8ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/4gr
Located in SE
step of any resizing but machinery used for polishing causes vibration that old rings (with prongs for
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Nice German cluster Emeralds and Diamonds Ring. Plain band and shoulders. Openwork crown in White
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique European Halo Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US10.25 /4.6g
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Diamond Flower Ring, Renaissance styled. Likely German,composed ca. 1920s -1930s
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
English Georgian 1780 Ring in 14 Kt Gold and Silver with Diamonds and Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
cushion shaped cameo carved from natural blue turquoise surrounded by rose cut diamonds. This ring is
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian 5.79 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
double halo surround Prong and bead set with old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 1.74
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique German Halo Ring natural 0.7ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 6.25US/1.3gr
Located in SE
with color zoning visible measures 5 mm x 4 mm x 2 mm deep / ca. 0.7 ct. 12 old Rose cut Diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1973 Finish Halo Ring natural 0.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø8.5US/2.9 gr
Located in SE
old European Diamond cut, color is Blue of medium strength with tint of Green, measures : 5 mm / ca
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Vintage Men Ring solid 18K Gold 1.71 ctw Diamonds Size US 11.5 / 25gr
Located in SE
Luxurious and Massive Antique or Vintage Men's Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with 101 diamond cut
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage European Ring 3ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 9.25 US /4.5gr
Located in SE
Vintage Aquamarine and Diamonds Ring ,made ca. 1960-1970s. The band in solid 18ct Gold with top of
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Silver Ø 8.25 US/8.8gr
Located in SE
19 rose cut Diamonds. Largest stone in the center is Ø 4.5mm / 0. 4ct , 18 around it are Ø 4 mm
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1947 Ring natural 0.6ct. Diamond solid 18K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US7.75 / 3.7 gr
Located in SE
A New Renaissance styled ring : Gold, Silver and Diamond of rose cut. Nice carved shoulders
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1885 Nordic Halo Ring 2.5ct Turquoise 1.5 ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø8US /5gr
Located in SE
Diamonds, rose cut circa Ø 3 mm / 0,11 ct each / ca. 1.5 ct total. Marked 18K, Swedish Ring. Maker is GD
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring 3ct Tourmaline 2ct Diamonds solid Green 14K Gold Silver Ø 8US / 7g
Located in SE
Tourmaline and Diamonds Halo Ring from ca. 1900s -1920s or older. Likely German. Carved band in
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1.20 Carat Diamond And Sapphire 1920s Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
1920s orginal Art Deco period large ring with an estimate old cut diamond weight of 1.20 carars H
Antique Halo Ring 1 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold US 3.75 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
14 old diamond cut Diamonds in White gold or Platinum clusters mounted on shoulders and band in solid
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
1925 Nordic Ring 1 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 11 US / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period Ring featuring rose cut Diamonds arranged in fancy eye / boat - shaped pattern
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.35ct Sapphire and Ruby Double Heart Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
. Surrounding the stones and accenting the bow above them are 0.50 carats total of rose cut diamonds, adding a
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Ring 2.5ct Emerald 1ctw Diamonds 14K Green White Gold Ø 5 US / 4.3gr
Located in SE
open work show pave set old diamond cut and rose cut diamonds around one natural emerald cut Emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring Ruby Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Rose White Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 3.5gr
Located in SE
together decorated with Rubies ,Sapphires and Diamonds . European, ca 1950s -1960s . All stones of old
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 2ct Sapphire 2.8 ct Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.5 US /4.9gr
Located in SE
Cluster ring in solid 14K Rose Gold holding three rows of 32 Diamonds and a natural Blue Sapphire
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco sapphire platinum ring in 18k gold and platinum, Edwardian target ring
Located in PARIS, FR
bezel, set with a 0.08-carat old-cut diamond in the center. The top is decorated with eight navette-cut
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
Gold / hallmarked 750 with bezel clusters holding Red Rubies (likely lab made) old diamond cut Ø 2.5 mm
Ruby, 18k Gold
Art-Deco Platinum Burmese Ruby, Sapphire Diamond Reversible Swivel Eternity Band
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
, complimenting the diamonds & platinum nicely calibré-cut, channel-set, totalling 0.75ct approx. Precious
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
1968 Finnish Ring Ruby solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 8US/ 1.8g
Located in SE
Rubies are of old diamond cut Ø 3 mm x 1.5 mm deep / 0.1 ct each .Color of the stones is reddish Pink
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Two Vintage Alliance Rings 0.8ct natural Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25
Located in SE
old European diamond cut. Both hallmarked 18K, made in Europe,ca. 1950s -1960s All ten stones Ø2.25
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1935 Halo Ring Sapphire Spinel solid 18K Gold Silver Ø7.25 US / 1.4 gr
Located in SE
and 8 old European diamond cut White Spinel stones. Sapphire is to small to say for sure if this stone
Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White 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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