Exceptional five carat old mine diamond ring.
Located in London, GB
Exceptional five carat old mine diamond ring. Set with a cushion shape old mine diamond, L colour
Exceptional five carat old mine diamond ring.
Located in London, GB
Exceptional five carat old mine diamond ring. Set with a cushion shape old mine diamond, L colour
Vintage Platinum 1940s Mid Century 1.98ctw Diamond Emerald Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - J Color - VS2 Clarity - 1.00ctw
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
A natural pearl and diamond cluster ring, the central bouton natural pearl surrounded by nine old
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Pave Diamond Flower Ring 1.39ctw Natural Diamonds Size 6
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
18 karat white gold ring in a flower design set with natural pave diamonds. Diamonds are set
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
C1820 Georgian Diamond Flower Cluster Ring w Carved Repousse Band
Located in Baltimore, MD
Early Georgian rose diamond cluster ring set in silver with an 18K gold embossed band. This is a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique GIA 5.20ctw Ceylon Sapphire Old European Diamond Cluster 18KWG Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring. It is framed with 9 twinkling OLD European Diamonds outlined with a scalloped border, estimated
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamonds & Pearl Gold Flower-Shaped Ring, Austria, around 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique flower-shaped old brilliant-cut diamond ring with a centered pearl: two old brilliant-cut
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
1900s GIA 2.87ctw Antique Edwardian OLD EUROPEAN Diamond Cluster 14KYG Pl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Edwardian GIA 2.87ctw OLD EUROPEAN Diamond Cocktail Cluster 14K Gold Platinum Ring, Circa
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
$38,400Sale Price|59% Off
5.37 Carat GIA Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The 5.37 ct fancy light yellow, VS2 clarity, cushion shaped, old Lisbon brilliant cut diamond is
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Italian Art Deco Gold Cocktail Ring Flower Design with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
the ring is a stunning 0.40 carat old European cut E-F , VVS diamond, prong-set to maximize its
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Victorian Enamel, Pearl, and Diamond Flower Ring of 14k Gold and Silver
Located in Lewisburg, PA
old mine cut diamond and rose cut diamonds, surrounded by a garland of half pearl leaves and set
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Emma Chapman 18k Gold Diamond Enamel Flower Ring, Artisan Design
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This is a one-of-a-kind 18k yellow gold diamond enamel flower ring. We have used the ancient art of
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1940s Flower Design Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
, a natural diamond takes the spotlight, surrounded by a halo of old-cut diamonds all beautifully
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
14k White Gold Flower Ring with Opal and Diamonds, Size 6.75, 0.60ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring in the shape of a flower set with opal and old mine and single cut diamonds
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Old Mine Diamond Floral Cluster Cocktail Ring Silver Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th Century Old Mine-cut diamond floral cluster cocktail ring in silver and yellow gold
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Two-Tone Petite Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1930s, this Art Deco gem features an Old European-cut diamond center stone measuring
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Demantoid Green Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring Flower Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Mine and Old European Cut Diamonds in a three dimensional flower motif in Platinum. There are three
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Art Deco Pearl Diamond Acorn Flower Ring, 18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
with sparkling white antique Old Mine and Old European Cut Diamonds. The ring shank is 18 Karat Yellow
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian Old European Diamond Platinum Orange Blossom Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 carat - G color with VS clarity
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Diamond Black Onyx Heart Shield Ring Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Cut Diamond and a wonderful shield design in 10 Karat Yellow Gold. The antique ring has a beautiful
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style 0.70 Carat White Diamond Yellow Gold Fashion "Flower" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Ring is available also with different central stone: it's available with
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18K Gold 2.12ctw GIA European Diamond Halo Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
---Stone(s):--- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - J Color - VS1 Clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Emerald Cabochon Flower Ring 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old mine cut Diamonds are estimated to be VS2 to SI2 clarity and H color totaling .25 carat. All
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,097Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Ring with Four Carats Corn Flower Sapphire and Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Peacock ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with unheated natural oval mixed cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.41ct Antique Art Deco Flowers 14k Original 1920
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920s Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.41ct Antique Art Deco Flowers
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emma Chapman 0.93ct Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring, 14k Gold Silver, UK
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This one-of-a-kind diamond flower ring has been handmade in our workshops. It features an
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
GRS Cert. 14.51 Carat Colombian Emerald and Old Euro Diamond Halo Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Cut Diamond in Carved 14K Gold Retro Style Ring Shank. The emerald bears phenomenal luster, color
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Enamel Flower Ring Mine Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Sz 4.75 Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
bloom and a sparkling old mine cut diamond to the center, the ring makes a bold statement on the hand
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold 0.75ctw Diamond Royal Blue Enamel Textured Flower Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (34) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single & Old Transitional Cut - G/H Color - VS2-SI2
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold Filigree Mine Cut Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Centrally mounted estimated 0.50 carat Old Mine cut (estimated at H-I color and VS2 clarity). The ring
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring 14K Gold Flower Vintage by Haco 1.45 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
in 1923 at 197 Chatham Street, Rochester, N.Y. The center old mine cut diamond is .30 carat, one
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond, & Sapphire Flower or Snowflake Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
high set Old European cut ca. 0.51± ct. diamond surrounded by 8 alternating stones, 4 round mixed cut
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Retro Italian Florentine 2.0 Ct Rose Cut Diamonds 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
chiselling made of yellow gold for more effect. Centre is enriched by 7 in number rose cut Diamonds full of
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Antique Style Floral Flower Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
diamond and French cut ruby. Total of five center diamonds form a flower with diamond and ruby petals
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bloom Flower Ring in 18Kt White Gold Double Pave Shank Brown and White Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Brown old cut diamonds snow pave setting and White brilliant cut The brown diamonds are 0.95 ct and the
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Ring Cert
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring. A stunning vintage
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style Rose Floral Flower 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with diamond and emerald from the Art
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Price Upon Request
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold 2 Carat Diamond Poppy Flower Cocktail Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Over 2ct diamonds, radiant demantoid garnet and diamond-cut rubies made a great harmony on a poppy
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18 karat solid gold flower ring - Victorian Floral engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
diamonds. These diamonds where set in the shape of a flower with eight petals. The centre of the ring
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.00 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Polki Flower Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.00 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Polki Flower Ring The blooming
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Belle Epoque Antique Diamond Bow Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
with a ribbon. The ring is embellished with sparkling old mine, old European and rose cut diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage Turquoise & Diamond Flower Motif Ring in Platinum & 18K Gold 1 3/16 Inch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
is surrounded by 8 old mine cut diamonds, which in turn, are surrounded by graceful, diamond set
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Brooch Conversion Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
karat gold daisy is set with a central 0.40 carat old mine cut diamond which is of K colour and SI
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
18K White Gold GIA Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
under a carat brilliant old cut diamond in the centre. It is a good clear bright white stone with GIA
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Rose Cut Ring Handcrafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Black Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful ring with Flat Rose cut diamonds and intricate enamel work on the side and the back
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.52 carats, GH color and VS
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
central stone is an old mine cut diamond, which is held within a bead setting. The diamond has a carat
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Two-Tone Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond measuring approximately 0.13 carat, GH color VS clarity, centers this
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in Platinum, Ca. 1910
Located in OVIEDO, AS
presence of old-cut diamonds). A timeless symbol of elegance and femininity, this ring is ideal as a unique
Diamond, Platinum
18K Gold Hexagonal Diamond Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Venice, CA
diamond and envisioned a setting that would highlight the stone’s beauty, combining it with Old World
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rose Gold and Diamond Edelweiss Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
rose gold ring weighing 4.75gr and 35 diamonds 0.32 ct The Alpine "Flower of Love" is the adopted
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Filigree 3/4 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold filigree ring featuring an European cut diamond weighing about 3/4 carat. The
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Signet Ring Hand and Flower Intaglio Amethyst solid 18K Ø6.5US/5.1gr
Located in SE
thousands of years. Old Greek and Roman intaglios on Amethyst were very expensive. Price of a small fine cut
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond & Emerald Floral Motif Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
. Centered by a 1.00 carat H color SI1 clarity old European cut diamond. Accented by four diamond set flowers
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian 1.35ct Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
centre sits a 1.35 carat old cut diamond. The diamond is rub over set with milgrain detailing across the
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum 1.49ct GIA European Diamond Tulip Sides Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
diamond neatly set at the center and elegantly held by beautiful tulip flower sides that give this ring a
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Egyptian Revival sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
weight of 1.00 carats, further set with fifty round old cut diamonds in open back grain and rubover
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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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