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14K White Gold Old European Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Ring
14K White Gold Old European Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Ring

14K White Gold Old European Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Ring

Located in Venice, CA

This gorgeous floral ring centers around an Old European Cut diamond, with eight petal-like

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Flower Head Cluster Ring GIA 1.16ct Platinum
Old European Cut Diamond Flower Head Cluster Ring GIA 1.16ct Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Flower Head Cluster Ring GIA 1.16ct Platinum

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite platinum ring features a GIA-certified Old European cut diamond at its center

Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 10k Gold 0.48ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Flower Ring
Antique Victorian 10k Gold 0.48ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Flower Ring

Antique Victorian 10k Gold 0.48ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Flower Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Multi Prong Set - H Color - VS2

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold 0.51ct Old European Cut Diamond w/ Pearl Halo Flower Ring
Antique Yellow Gold 0.51ct Old European Cut Diamond w/ Pearl Halo Flower Ring

Antique Yellow Gold 0.51ct Old European Cut Diamond w/ Pearl Halo Flower Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White

Category

Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring size: 4.5 This romantic vintage ring features 7 incredible Old European cut diamonds set in a

Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.30 Carat Old Euro-Cut Diamond Flower Ring in 14k White Gold
Vintage 1.30 Carat Old Euro-Cut Diamond Flower Ring in 14k White Gold

Vintage 1.30 Carat Old Euro-Cut Diamond Flower Ring in 14k White Gold

Located in Miami, FL

old European cut diamond takes center stage. The center stone is embraced by a descending halo of 14

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Russian Art Nouveau Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Ring 14 Karat Gold Engagement
Russian Art Nouveau Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Ring 14 Karat Gold Engagement

Russian Art Nouveau Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Ring 14 Karat Gold Engagement

Located in New York, NY

This is an extraordinary Russian Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in a stunning

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art-Deco c1930's 18K Rose Gold & Old-European Cut Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
Art-Deco c1930's 18K Rose Gold & Old-European Cut Diamond Cluster Flower Ring

Art-Deco c1930's 18K Rose Gold & Old-European Cut Diamond Cluster Flower Ring

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Earth-mined old-European cut diamonds of very good colour & clarity, of 0.35ct in total approx

Category

Vintage 1930s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

1.05ct Old-European Cut Three-Stone Diamond Retro Flower Ring in 14K Rose Gold
1.05ct Old-European Cut Three-Stone Diamond Retro Flower Ring in 14K Rose Gold

1.05ct Old-European Cut Three-Stone Diamond Retro Flower Ring in 14K Rose Gold

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

& transitional cut diamonds: Center stone: old-European cut diamond – which is rare & sought after nowadays

Category

Vintage 1940s English Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

1.87ct Old European & Old Miner Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum GIA
1.87ct Old European & Old Miner Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum GIA

1.87ct Old European & Old Miner Cut Diamond Edwardian Ring 18K/Platinum GIA

Located in New York, NY

Old European cut diamond, graded M color and VS2 clarity, certified by GIA (6237715508). Surrounding

Category

20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

14K Gold Victorian Era Old European Cut Diamond Ring
14K Gold Victorian Era Old European Cut Diamond Ring

14K Gold Victorian Era Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Venice, CA

A splendid old European cut diamond with a high table is set into high pronged buttercup setting

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Ring Old Mine 14k White Gold Flower Vintage Cluster
Diamond Ring Old Mine 14k White Gold Flower Vintage Cluster

Diamond Ring Old Mine 14k White Gold Flower Vintage Cluster

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

and guaranteed). The center old mine cut diamond is .45 carat of VS2 clarity and J color. It is

Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Engagement Ring 0.60ct Platinum
Old European Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Engagement Ring 0.60ct Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Engagement Ring 0.60ct Platinum

Located in New York, NY

a captivating old European cut center diamond weighing approx. 0.60-carats. Graded I color and VS2

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Antique Art Nouveau Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring

Antique Art Nouveau Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique Russian old mine cut diamond flower ring designed as a stylized art nouveau diamond flower

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Ruby and Old-Cut ring
Antique Ruby and Old-Cut ring

Antique Ruby and Old-Cut ring

Located in Firenze, FI

An old Unique ring in the shape of a flower, made of Gold and Silver , covered on top by Ruby

Category

Vintage 1930s Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Ring Banded Agate Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Ring Banded Agate Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Ring Banded Agate Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Scarab carved in Banded Agate of great beauty. The Scarab is accented by two Old Mine Cut Diamonds of .1

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Gold 2.06ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Daisy Ring
Antique Victorian Rose Gold 2.06ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Daisy Ring

Antique Victorian Rose Gold 2.06ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Daisy Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique diamond and rose gold ring, comprising seven old mine cut diamonds, set in 9 karat rose

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Old Mine Diamond Enamel Clover Flower Ring Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold
Old Mine Diamond Enamel Clover Flower Ring Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold

Old Mine Diamond Enamel Clover Flower Ring Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

in gorgeous white enamel with a central antique Old Mine Cut Diamond. The beautiful clover flower is

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Flower Engagement Ring. This

Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold & Platinum
Vintage 1960s Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold & Platinum

Vintage 1960s Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold & Platinum

Located in London, GB

framed by a glittering arrangement of nine Old-European cut diamonds (totalling 0.75ct), which form a

Category

Vintage 1960s British Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

100 Year Old Antique Edwardian Era Opal and Diamond Flower Halo Ring
100 Year Old Antique Edwardian Era Opal and Diamond Flower Halo Ring

100 Year Old Antique Edwardian Era Opal and Diamond Flower Halo Ring

Located in Honolulu, HI

old European cut diamonds making a flower halo. The head of the ring is silver while the shank is in

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Old Mine Diamond Enamel Pansy Flower Ring Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold
Old Mine Diamond Enamel Pansy Flower Ring Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold

Old Mine Diamond Enamel Pansy Flower Ring Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

petals is a sparkling old mine cut diamond. The ring is 14 Karat yellow gold. This delicate, romantic

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in MONTMORENCY, FR

Cluster (Flower) Materials: 18K Yellow Gold, Natural Sapphire, Old Mine Cut Diamonds Metal Weight: 7.14

Category

Mid-20th Century French Post-War Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Dilys' Old Cut GIA Certified Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Dilys' Old Cut GIA Certified Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold

Dilys' Old Cut GIA Certified Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold

By Dilys'

Located in Hong Kong, HK

interpretation of the old cut diamond for a classic 18 karat gold engagement ring. Just like in jewelry craft and

Category

2010s Hong Kong Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Floral Vintage Engagement Ring
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Floral Vintage Engagement Ring

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Floral Vintage Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.35 carat - K color with VS2 clarity

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

19th century Diamond Flower ring
19th century Diamond Flower ring

19th century Diamond Flower ring

Located in Lisboa, PT

the flower, there is 1 old cut diamond, with approximately 0,50ct. The flower it self is carved in

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese High Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Platinum 0.81ctw Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Platinum 0.81ctw Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Platinum 0.81ctw Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique diamond, pearl, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising two large old mine cut

Category

Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold

1940s Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
1940s Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Ring

1940s Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Ring

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

An unusual Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, ca. 1940s. Centring an old-cut diamond of ca. 0.85ct

Category

Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Cut Diamond Fleur De Lys Panel Ring
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Cut Diamond Fleur De Lys Panel Ring

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Cut Diamond Fleur De Lys Panel Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

shape? This sophisticated Art Deco ring is centred upon a chunky, old European cut diamond. The

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3, 20 Carat Old Cut Cushion Diamonds Engagement Ring, 19th Century
3, 20 Carat Old Cut Cushion Diamonds Engagement Ring, 19th Century

3, 20 Carat Old Cut Cushion Diamonds Engagement Ring, 19th Century

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

flower-shaped ring is set with eight old-cut diamonds surrounding a cushion-cut central diamond of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Flower Ring
Art Deco Diamond Flower Ring

Art Deco Diamond Flower Ring

Located in Denver, CO

Crafted in platinum, this dazzling Art Deco ring features a 0.30-carat Old European-cut center

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique French Art Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Old Cut Unusual Engagement
Antique French Art Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Old Cut Unusual Engagement

Antique French Art Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Old Cut Unusual Engagement

Located in London, GB

, with an array of rose-cut diamonds accented by two slightly larger old mine cuts (1.2cts in total). The

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Marquise Cut Ruby Flowers Ring
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Marquise Cut Ruby Flowers Ring

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Marquise Cut Ruby Flowers Ring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight 8.7 grams. Totally about 0.35 carat diamond. The diamond has

Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

"Toi et Moi Ring in 18K Gold with 1.20 ct Old European Cut Diamond Pavé"
"Toi et Moi Ring in 18K Gold with 1.20 ct Old European Cut Diamond Pavé"

"Toi et Moi Ring in 18K Gold with 1.20 ct Old European Cut Diamond Pavé"

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Elegant 19th century ring in 18K rose gold, set with old-cut diamonds of approx. 1.20 carats in

Category

Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Solitaire Flower Ring
Mid-Century Diamond Solitaire Flower Ring

Mid-Century Diamond Solitaire Flower Ring

Located in Denver, CO

An Old European-cut diamond centers this mid-century solitaire ring measuring approximately 0.10

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Seaman Schepps Diamond Emerald Flower Ring
1960s Seaman Schepps Diamond Emerald Flower Ring

1960s Seaman Schepps Diamond Emerald Flower Ring

By Seaman Schepps

Located in London, GB

Vintage diamond and emerald flower ring by Seaman Schepps. Set to centre with a round old cut

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Mid Century .99 carat diamond platinum flower cluster ring
Mid Century .99 carat diamond platinum flower cluster ring

Mid Century .99 carat diamond platinum flower cluster ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Mid Century platinum flower cluster ring features a luminous 0.99-carat old mine-cut diamond

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Diamond & Emerald Sapphire Fancy Cut Halo Art Deco Style Rose Flower Ring
Diamond & Emerald Sapphire Fancy Cut Halo Art Deco Style Rose Flower Ring

Diamond & Emerald Sapphire Fancy Cut Halo Art Deco Style Rose Flower Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Oakton, VA

Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with diamond, emerald, and sapphire from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Filigree Flower Ring
Art Deco Diamond and Filigree Flower Ring

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Flower Ring
Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Flower Ring

Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Flower Ring

Located in Denver, CO

An Old European-cut diamond measuring approximately 0.60 carats, F color SI2-3 clarity, radiates

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Filigree Cluster Flower Ring
Art Deco Diamond and Filigree Cluster Flower Ring

Art Deco Diamond and Filigree Cluster Flower Ring

Located in Denver, CO

Handcrafted in 18K white gold, the center shimmers with seven closely set Old European-cut diamonds

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Seven Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Antique Victorian Seven Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring

Antique Victorian Seven Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold Flower Ring

Located in Derby, NY

A stunning one-of-a-kind Victorian treasure featuring 2.30 carats of old-mine cut diamonds set in

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.45 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Bow Basket Engagement Ring
Edwardian 0.45 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Bow Basket Engagement Ring

Edwardian 0.45 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Bow Basket Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.45 carat - G color with VS2 clarity

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Silver Flower Cocktail Ring
Antique Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Silver Flower Cocktail Ring

Antique Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Silver Flower Cocktail Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Center Stone: 35 Diamonds Cut: Old Mine and Rose Cuts Weight: Approximately 0.8 Carats Color: I-J

Category

Antique 1870s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco Diamond Ring Flower Vintage Platinum 2.00 TDW Engagement
Art Deco Diamond Ring Flower Vintage Platinum 2.00 TDW Engagement

Art Deco Diamond Ring Flower Vintage Platinum 2.00 TDW Engagement

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

. The center Old Mine cut Diamond is 1.20 carat of VS2 clarity and J color. Two smaller bezel-set old

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Floral Art Deco Old European Diamond & Ruby Engagement Ring in Platinum
Floral Art Deco Old European Diamond & Ruby Engagement Ring in Platinum

Floral Art Deco Old European Diamond & Ruby Engagement Ring in Platinum

Located in Boston, MA

An Art Deco style flower form diamond, and ruby engagement ring in platinum. Centered by a 0.85

Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

French Belle Époque diamond 18k yellow gold platinum flower ring
French Belle Époque diamond 18k yellow gold platinum flower ring

French Belle Époque diamond 18k yellow gold platinum flower ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An exquisite expression of French Belle Époque elegance, this enchanting flower ring captures the

Category

Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Floral Art Deco Old European Diamond & Emerald Engagement Ring in Platinum
Floral Art Deco Old European Diamond & Emerald Engagement Ring in Platinum

Floral Art Deco Old European Diamond & Emerald Engagement Ring in Platinum

Located in Boston, MA

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An Art Deco style flower form diamond, and emerald engagement ring

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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Old Cut Diamond Ring Flower For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact old cut diamond ring flower you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect old cut diamond ring flower may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an old cut diamond ring flower, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is an Old Cut Diamond Ring Flower?

On average, an old cut diamond ring flower at 1stDibs sells for $5,200, while they’re typically $1,800 on the low end and $19,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.