1.25 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Oval Platinum Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.25 carats, framed by French calibré-cut rubies within an oval border of small old European-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Double Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Double Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Old Cut Diamond Marquise Shaped Platinum Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Marquise shaped dress ring featuring an old cut diamond weighing 0.87ct in the centre with two old cut diamonds vertically on either side with a combined weight of 0.30ct in open bac...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Shield Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
$8,320Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Sapphire Floral Ring. 1.20ct Old European Cut Diamond Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: Approx 1.20 Carats Color: K Clarity: VS2 Cut: Old European Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires, Diamonds Total Sapphire Weight: Appr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.20ct. Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of platinum, this ring centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs 2.20ct.and is graded K color with VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old Euro Diamond Cluster Ring. This gorgeous Edwardian old European diamond cluster ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.35 carat - I color with VS2 clarity Set with tri-split prongs in a square form head and flanked by cathedral shoulders ...
Diamond, Platinum
$36,400Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Emerald Onyx Ring. 2.80ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of the ring lies a captivating Approx. 2.80-Carats old European cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum 2.70ct Old European-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
- Edwardian antique diamond solitaire engagement ring - 2.70ct Old European-cut diamond - Eight-cut diamond accented shoulders - Antique Edwardian, circa 1901-910 - Platinum - Ring...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring 2.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring with an Old Euro Cut center stone.
Diamond, Platinum
1.48ct Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Art Deco Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Dating back to circa 1950's, this exquisite ring is crafted in luxurious platinum and features an impressive 1.48ct old European cut central diamond set in an open work, elevated eig...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond Platinum Ring. Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring. Engraving Filigree
Located in New York, NY
Color: H Color Overall Clarity: VS1-VS2 Overall Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Old European Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite antique ring, handcrafted in platinum dur...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire, Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring, 1.30 Carats
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring, with a central old cut diamond, weighing an estimated 1.30 carats, in our opinion the colour is I and our opinion of the clarity is VS, in a mi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
4 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Ring Platinum K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 4.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: K Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Secondary Stone: S...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Ring with old European and single cut diamonds up to 0.90ct Platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum ring with old European cut and single cut diamonds up to 0.50ct - ring size U.S. 6 – EU. 16.5(52) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.4 cm wide and 6.9 mm high ...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920s Platinum .70ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.7 grams Center Diamond Details: .70ct, Old European Brilliant, F Color, V...
Diamond, Platinum
1.53 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum ring from the Edwardian era, centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs 1.53ct. and is graded J color with VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
18k gold and platinum ring with old-cut diamonds and cultured pearls
Located in Chorzów, PL
The ring features a central old brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 ct (G color, SI1 clarity).
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Old European Diamond Filigree Ring. 1ct Diamond Platinum Ring K VS1
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco diamond ring centers on a beautiful approx. 1.10-carat old European-cut diamond, graded K color with VS1 clarity, prized for its warm brilliance and softly roma...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1930s 1.30ct Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.9 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.30ct total weight Cut: Old European brillia...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Art Deco platinum and 18 karat yellow gold ring features a stunning 0.78 carat transitional diamond at its center surrounded by 18 Old European Cut diamonds totaling 0...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Circa 1920s Platinum .50ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.6 grams CenterDiamond Details: .50ct, old European brilliant, G color, VS Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Five Stone Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
We date this beautiful antique five stone old cut diamond ring to around the turn of the twentieth century, and it is absolute perfection.
Diamond, Platinum
Old Mine Diamond Ring Platinum 2.05 TDW Vintage Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old Mine Diamond Ring Platinum 2.05 TDW Vintage Engagement This vintage ring is made in luxurious Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring. Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring. Engraving Filigree
Located in New York, NY
Color: H Color Overall Clarity: VS1-VS2 Overall Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Old European Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite antique ring, handcrafted in platinum dur...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Two Stone Diamond Elongated Ring. 1TCW Old European Cut Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.4-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: I Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2-SI2 Clarity Second...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Euro Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Euro Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
$12,480Sale Price|20% Off
Edwardian Platinum Engagement Ring. 1.40ct Old Euro Diamond Filigree Ring KVS2
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era Country of Origin: France Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: K Co...
Diamond, Platinum
$46,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Old European Diamond Ring. 4.20ct Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 4.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: K Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Clarity Jewelry Type: E...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Granat Brothers Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 Ring type: Engagement Weight: 6.4 grams Metal: Platinum Natural Diamonds: 2.47 carats Diamond Cut: Old European, Baguette and Single cut Diamond Color: G-H, and J Dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1920s Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
1920s Antique Old european cut diamond engagement ring in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Old-Cut 0.75 Carats E VS1 Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond ring set with an old-cut diamond weighing 0.75 carats, of E colour and VS1 clarity, in a four triple claw setting, with two round brilliant-cut diamonds set in each...
Diamond, Platinum
1 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring. Old Euro K VS1 Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Additional Sapphire Weight: Approx 0.50 Carats Additional Diamond Weight: Approx 0.05 Carats Diamond Cut: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Design Old Mine Diamond Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A refined Art Deco-inspired ring crafted in platinum, centered with a beautiful 1.00 carat old mine cut diamond graded H color and SI2 clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Moonstone Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Moonstone Shield Ring.
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
GIA 3.12 carat Old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its impressive GIA-certified 3.12 carat old European cut diamond, warm vintage character, and elegant platinum setting, this engagement ring is a meaningful choice for someone w...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum 1.69 Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An Art Deco cluster ring crafted in platinum, centred with a 1.69 carat old oval cut diamond, surrounded by a halo of twelve old cut round diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 3.12 carat Old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its impressive GIA-certified 3.12 carat old European cut diamond, warm vintage character, and elegant platinum setting, this engagement ring is a meaningful choice for someone w...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian French Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian French Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous Edwardian French old European diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco 1.05 Carat Old European Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
1920's Art Deco 1.05 Carat Old European Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.2 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At its center rests an old European cut diamond, celebrated for its broad facets and softly romantic brilliance.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum 0.30ct Old Euro Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this antique platinum engagement ring showcases a sparkling 0.30-carat Old European cut diamond nestled within an intricatel...
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
Art Deco old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Art Deco engagement ring showcases a beautifully proportioned old European cut diamond, radiating soft, romantic brilliance with its classic antique faceting.
Blue Diamond, Platinum
Antique Deco Platinum Pearl & Old Erou cut Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Measuring 16mm wide and 10mm high, this classic design captures the romance and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Details Metal: Platinum Center Stone: 9mm Cultured Pearl Diamonds: Appr...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Art Deco engagement ring showcases a beautifully proportioned old European cut diamond, radiating soft, romantic brilliance with its classic antique faceting.
Blue Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Art Deco engagement ring showcases a beautifully proportioned old European cut diamond, radiating soft, romantic brilliance with its classic antique faceting.
Blue Diamond, Platinum
Diamond and Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring. 1ct Old European Platinum Ring K SI1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: K Color Primary Stone Clarity: SI1 Clarity Secondary Stone...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$14,560Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring. GIA 1.4ct Old Euro Halo Ring Platinum 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certificate Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.4-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: L Color Primary Stone Clarity: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Antique old European cut diamond and blue sapphire ring handcrafted in platinum.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.20tcw Old Euro Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Art Deco–era platinum ring centered by an old European–cut diamond weighing approximately 1.20 total carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco old cut diamond sapphire platinum dinner ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Surrounding the center stone is a harmonious arrangement of old European cut and rose cut diamonds, each contributing a soft, romantic glow that enhances the ring’s vintage appeal.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum and 1.4 Carats Old European Diamond Art-Déco Ring, circa 1925
Located in Zurich, CH
This charming ring is crafted in platinum. Old European cut center diamond of circa 1.4 ct, L - SI2 smaller diamonds totalling circa 0.24 ct Ring size: 54.4 (EU) / 7 (US)
Diamond, Platinum
1.95 Carat Old European and Circular Brilliant Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.95 Carat Old European Cut F VS1 and Circular Brilliant Cut L SI1 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.95 Carat Diamond Number of Ston...
Diamond, Platinum
1.22 Carat Circular Brilliant and Old European Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.22 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut J VVS2 and Old European Cut J SI1 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.17 Carat Diamond Number of Sto...
Diamond, 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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