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Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, 9.62 Carat, I-VS2, circa 1900
Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, 9.62 Carat, I-VS2, circa 1900

Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, 9.62 Carat, I-VS2, circa 1900

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

An antique old European cut diamond solitaire ring, ca. 1900. The single diamond weighs 9.62 carats

Category

Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 1.03ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K Gold
GIA Certified 1.03ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K Gold

GIA Certified 1.03ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K Gold

Located in MONTMORENCY, FR

This elegant Art Deco solitaire ring is set with a GIA-certified 1.03-carat Old Mine Brilliant cut

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Solitaire Ring
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Solitaire Ring

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Solitaire Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k Russian old mine cut diamond ring in solitaire style with detailed artnovo work style

Category

Vintage 1910s Solitaire Rings

Antique Platinum 0.88ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Antique Platinum 0.88ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

Antique Platinum 0.88ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cushion Cut - Panel Prong Set - SI2 Clarity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K Gold & Platinum 1.18ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Open Work Ring
18K Gold & Platinum 1.18ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Open Work Ring

18K Gold & Platinum 1.18ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Open Work Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - L/M Color - VS2/SI1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring
Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring

Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight is 2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has F

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Solid Gold GIA 1.43ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Antique Victorian Solid Gold GIA 1.43ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

Antique Victorian Solid Gold GIA 1.43ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - O to P Range Color - SI2

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Sapphire Solitaire Ring
New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Sapphire Solitaire Ring

New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Sapphire Solitaire Ring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

diamond 0.05 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.50 ct. Ring size

Category

2010s European Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 18k White Gold .37ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Buttercup Solitaire Ring
Antique 18k White Gold .37ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Buttercup Solitaire Ring

Antique 18k White Gold .37ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Buttercup Solitaire Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

-Stone(s):- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cut - Buttercup Prong Set - Faint Yellow Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold 0.54ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Belcher Ring
Antique Victorian 18K Gold 0.54ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Belcher Ring

Antique Victorian 18K Gold 0.54ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Belcher Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A Victorian diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one cushion-shaped old mine cut diamond, set

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Solitaire Ring
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Solitaire Ring

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Solitaire Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique Russian old mine cut diamond ring in magnificent open work style centered with old mine cut

Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Solitaire Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold 0.61ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Belcher Solitaire Ring
Antique Victorian 18K Gold 0.61ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Belcher Solitaire Ring

Antique Victorian 18K Gold 0.61ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Belcher Solitaire Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising one old mine cut diamond, set in 18 karat

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.61ct Old Cut Diamond Belcher Solitaire Ring
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.61ct Old Cut Diamond Belcher Solitaire Ring

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.61ct Old Cut Diamond Belcher Solitaire Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising one large old mine cut diamond, set in 18 karat

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold 0.60ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Floral Solitaire Ring
Antique Victorian 14k Gold 0.60ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Floral Solitaire Ring

Antique Victorian 14k Gold 0.60ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Floral Solitaire Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

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

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA 4.05 carat old mine cut diamond 14k yellow gold solitaire ring
Vintage GIA 4.05 carat old mine cut diamond 14k yellow gold solitaire ring

Vintage GIA 4.05 carat old mine cut diamond 14k yellow gold solitaire ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A remarkable vintage solitaire ring showcasing a magnificent 4.05 carat old mine cut diamond

Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k gold old-cut solitaire ring with a 0.75ct diamond from around 1900.
18k gold old-cut solitaire ring with a 0.75ct diamond from around 1900.

18k gold old-cut solitaire ring with a 0.75ct diamond from around 1900.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique 18k gold solitaire ring with a diamond of approx. 0.75ct in a beautiful chiseled setting

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro old mine cut 18k yellow gold solitaire engagement ring
Retro old mine cut 18k yellow gold solitaire engagement ring

Retro old mine cut 18k yellow gold solitaire engagement ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This charming Retro 1940’s ring showcases a sparkling 0.73 carat old mine cut diamond set in warm

Category

Vintage 1940s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solitaire ring with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct 14k bicolour gold
Solitaire ring with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct 14k bicolour gold

Solitaire ring with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct 14k bicolour gold

Located in The Hague, ZH

14k bicolor solitaire ring set with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Heavy 18k Yellow Gold 1.93 Carat GIA Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Heavy 18k Yellow Gold 1.93 Carat GIA Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

Heavy 18k Yellow Gold 1.93 Carat GIA Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

By Campanelli & Pear

Located in Troy, MI

Knockout custom 18 karat yellow gold wide, domed solitaire ring features a 1.93 Carat Old European

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Gents Ring, London 1904
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Gents Ring, London 1904

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Gents Ring, London 1904

Located in London, GB

yellow gold, this bold ring features a spectacular old mine cut diamond at its centre, weighing

Category

20th Century English Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

An Art-Deco 0.40ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K Gold/Platinum Ring
An Art-Deco 0.40ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K Gold/Platinum Ring

An Art-Deco 0.40ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K Gold/Platinum Ring

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

– c1930’s Centrally 8-claw set with an Old-European Cut Diamond of 0.40ct approx. of G colour, VS

Category

Vintage 1930s Australian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Solitaire Gents Ring, Chester 1938
Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Solitaire Gents Ring, Chester 1938

Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Solitaire Gents Ring, Chester 1938

Located in London, GB

18 carat yellow gold. At the heart of the ring sits a striking old mine cut diamond, weighing 0.41ct

Category

Vintage 1930s English Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

An Art-Deco 0.65ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K Gold & Platinum Ring
An Art-Deco 0.65ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K Gold & Platinum Ring

An Art-Deco 0.65ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K Gold & Platinum Ring

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

– c1930’s Centrally set with an Old-European Cut Diamond of rather impressive 6mm of G colour, VS

Category

Vintage 1920s Australian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

William Drummond & Co Art-Deco 0.40ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K/Plat Ring
William Drummond & Co Art-Deco 0.40ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K/Plat Ring

William Drummond & Co Art-Deco 0.40ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K/Plat Ring

By William Drummond

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

-European Cut Diamond of 0.35ct approx. of G colour, VS clarity & sun-like brilliance, securely set in

Category

Vintage 1920s Australian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Old cut diamond gypsy ring, circa 1980
Old cut diamond gypsy ring, circa 1980

Old cut diamond gypsy ring, circa 1980

Located in London, GB

Old cut diamond gypsy ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond, U-V colour, VS1 clarity

Category

Vintage 1980s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Firenze, FI

vintage old mine cut diamond , set on 18k gold Cut : Old Mine Cut Metal : 18k Gold Carat Weight

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

ART NOUVEAU Solitaire ring with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct 14k gold
ART NOUVEAU Solitaire ring with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct 14k gold

ART NOUVEAU Solitaire ring with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct 14k gold

Located in The Hague, ZH

14k white gold solitaire ring set with an old mine-cut diamond up to 0.50 ct - G/H - P1 - ring size

Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Contemporary 18K Rose Gold Old mine-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, 1.56 ct K VS2
Contemporary 18K Rose Gold Old mine-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, 1.56 ct K VS2

Contemporary 18K Rose Gold Old mine-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, 1.56 ct K VS2

Located in MONTMORENCY, FR

warm 18K rose gold and set with a single 1.56 carat Old mine-cut diamond of K color and VS2 clarity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art-Deco c1930's 1.60ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K White Gold Platinum Ring
Art-Deco c1930's 1.60ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K White Gold Platinum Ring

Art-Deco c1930's 1.60ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K White Gold Platinum Ring

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

sparkling Natural Old-European Cut Diamond – rare & desirable, of impressive size – 1.60ct (7.6mm in

Category

Vintage 1930s Australian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Vintage Solid Gold 0.72ct Old Cut H VS2 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Vintage Solid Gold 0.72ct Old Cut H VS2 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

Vintage Solid Gold 0.72ct Old Cut H VS2 Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Round Cut AKA Transitional Cut - Prong Set - H

Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.63 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
1.63 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

1.63 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a fabulous single stone diamond ring. A certified 1.63 carat old cushion cut diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Unisex 14k Yellow Gold 0.28ct Old Cut Diamond Engraved Solitaire Ring
Antique Unisex 14k Yellow Gold 0.28ct Old Cut Diamond Engraved Solitaire Ring

Antique Unisex 14k Yellow Gold 0.28ct Old Cut Diamond Engraved Solitaire Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s): -- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Cut - Bead Pave Set - J Color - I1 Clarity Total

Category

Antique 19th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium

3.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
3.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

3.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

We love a big chunky old European cut diamond, and this ring is set with an exceptional example

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Belcher Yellow Gold 0.25ctw Old European Diamond Solitaire Ring
Antique Belcher Yellow Gold 0.25ctw Old European Diamond Solitaire Ring

Antique Belcher Yellow Gold 0.25ctw Old European Diamond Solitaire Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old English Cut - Prong Set - G Color - SI1 Clarity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

0.73ct Antique Old European Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Gold
0.73ct Antique Old European Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Gold

0.73ct Antique Old European Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique 0.73 carat old European round cut diamond solitaire in a vintage 18k

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco .375 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring Set in 14/18ct Gold
Art Deco .375 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring Set in 14/18ct Gold

Art Deco .375 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring Set in 14/18ct Gold

Located in valatie, NY

Art Deco .375 Carat Round Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring Set in 14/18ct Gold. "An old mine cut

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 3.60 Ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
Art Deco 3.60 Ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring

Art Deco 3.60 Ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Diamonds For Ever This stunning antique Art Deco period Diamond solitaire ring is the understated

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Old Cut Diamond Ring, 0.20ct
Antique 18ct Gold Old Cut Diamond Ring, 0.20ct

Antique 18ct Gold Old Cut Diamond Ring, 0.20ct

Located in London, GB

old-cut diamond. The simple yet elegant design highlights the timeless beauty of the diamond, while

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.54 carat diamond engagement ring, circa 1915.
Antique 2.54 carat diamond engagement ring, circa 1915.

Antique 2.54 carat diamond engagement ring, circa 1915.

Located in London, GB

Old cut diamond solitaire ring. Set with a round old cut diamond, I colour, VS2 clarity, with a

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Old Mine .11ct
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Old Mine .11ct

Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Old Mine .11ct

Located in Greensboro, NC

; 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .11ct Cut: Old Mine Color: H Clarity: SI1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond and 15 Carat Gold Solitaire Band
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond and 15 Carat Gold Solitaire Band

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond and 15 Carat Gold Solitaire Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This Old Mine cut diamond solitaire is simply stunning. The old mine cut diamond measures approx

Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

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Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of old cut diamond solitaire rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. Our selection of items includes 366 vintage examples as well as 98 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of old cut diamond solitaire rings made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Hancocks, Single Stone and Antinori Fine Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A selection of old european cut, old mine cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of old cut diamond solitaire rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Rings?

Prices for old cut diamond solitaire rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $480 and can go as high as $495,000, while old cut diamond solitaire rings, on average, fetch $8,143.

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.