Art Deco Natural Diamond and Ruby Rectangular Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s, this dazzling gem features fifteen Old European-cut diamonds weighing
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Natural Diamond and Ruby Rectangular Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s, this dazzling gem features fifteen Old European-cut diamonds weighing
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Round Cut Diamond and Ruby Wedding Band. Alternate Half Eternity Platinum Band
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding ruby and diamond bombe ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Burmese ruby and diamond crossover ring, French, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Burmese ruby and diamond crossover ring. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ring Ø 7.5US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Vintage ca 1960s -1970s European ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with claw set diamond cut natural
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Burmese ruby and diamond flank solitaire ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Burmese ruby and diamond flank solitaire ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
. The outer halo of diamonds is made up of eight cuts, whilst the three in the centre are old cuts
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Belle époque 1910 Ruby Diamond Ring yellow Gold Platinum
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
featuring an oval old European cut Diamond weighing ca. 1.02 ct withing a border of calibré-cut Rubies and
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Kunzite and Diamond Ring. 20ct Emerald Cut Kunzite Ruby Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
arrangement of old European-cut diamonds and French-cut natural rubies, adding depth and vintage allure
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco style 1.42 carat diamond ruby platinum cluster swirl ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
commanding 1.42 carat old European cut diamond. Its broad, romantic facets create bold flashes of light
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold and platinum and features four perfectly matched old cut diamonds that are set
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique and Contemporary 1.00 Carat Ruby 1.84 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
European cut diamonds alternating with two 0.50ct round faceted cut rubies, all claw set in a linear design
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1910s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with a feature 0.60Ct Old European round cut diamond and a 0.70Ct round mixed cut ruby
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Star Ring
Located in London, GB
old cut diamond takes centre stage before the ring is made complete by matching rose cut diamond set
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and 2.13 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set Old European cut diamond, integrating with the main setting and blending with the ribbed ring
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Art Deco GIA 1.03 carat rose cut diamond ruby platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating Art Deco engagement ring showcases a rare 1.03 carat rose cut diamond, offering a
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.03 carat rose cut diamond ruby platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating Art Deco engagement ring showcases a rare 1.03 carat rose cut diamond, offering a
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 4.05 Carat Ruby and Old Euro Diamond Halo Platinum Ring - AGL Certified
Located in Miami, FL
. The ruby is framed by a halo of old European and French-cut diamonds, totaling 2.20 carats. Ring size
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$15,750Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Revival Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Platinum Snake Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An alluring Art Deco-style diamond snake ring. Centered by a 150-year-old hand-faceted rose-cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Victorian era, this hand made ring is made up of two rubies and three diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian diamond ruby 18k yellow gold 5 stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Edwardian five-stone ring features three sparkling old European cut diamonds and two
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fred, Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, French, circa 1960
By Fred
Located in London, GB
Fred, ruby and diamond cluster ring. Set with twenty three round old cut natural unenhanced rubies
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Engagement Ring. Antique Ruby and Diamond 6 Stone 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Old European Cut, Round Cut Style: Victorian This exquisite antique
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .52 Carat Diamond Ruby Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and sapphire engagement ring. EGL certified Old European round center diamond with a halo
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian ruby diamond cluster 18k yellow gold silver ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
romance and craftsmanship. At its center, an old European cut diamond is surrounded by a halo of softly
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, hallmarked 1900
Located in London, GB
This Victorian cluster ring features hallmarks dating to 1900. At its's centre sits an old cut ruby
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.80ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A deep red ruby takes centre stage in this Victorian cluster ring. The old cut ruby is 0.80 carat
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Diamond Ruby Platinum and Gold Plaque Ring
Located in New York, NY
, which is further accented with a ring of Old European-cut diamonds. The ring has 3 old European-cut
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique Natural Unenhanced Marquise Ruby Diamond Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique marquise ruby and diamond ring. Vertically set to the centre with two round old cut
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Diamond and Ruby 15K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornaments the design, a single smaller bezel set Old European round cut diamond separating the ruby from the
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.30ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
of old cut diamonds. The ruby is a 0.30 carat, old cut stone. The two diamonds are 0.20 carat a piece
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Sparkling pink rubies and white diamonds make up this five stone ring. The centre ruby weighs 0.40
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby Diamond Platinum Retro Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
and one Old European Cut diamond on either side and the sides of the shanks are embellished by small
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Carved Shank Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
cut diamonds. Each ruby is an old cut gem weighing 0.20 carat. The middle pair of vertically set
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby Double Target Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful Art Deco inspired diamond and ruby double target ring set in platinum. The ring is
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ruby ØUS5.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Ring featuring crown decorated with oval cut natural Rubies and rose cut Diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
C1820 18K Diamond Cluster Ring with a Ruby Center
Located in Baltimore, MD
the goldsmith. The ring has 8 diamonds oriented around a center ruby with three additional diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond flanked by two round red rubies center this exquisite elongated navette
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.60ct Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
cut diamonds and baguette cut rubies. At its centre sits a trio of diamonds sat vertically. The
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring, Circa 1880s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, surrounded by 10 old European and single cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.65 carats, F-G color, VS
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.00 Ct Natural Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamond 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
natural rubies totalling approx 1.00 Ct – 8 old European cut diamonds totalling approx 1.60 CT (G-VVS/SI
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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
GIA Certified No Heat Burma Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is Victorian, circa 1890. It presents an old cut oval ruby with very good crystal
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 2 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
-claw setting displays a central oval cut unheated Burmese ruby flanked by two Old European round cut
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
artisans assembled with ruby and old cut diamonds Ring total weight 3.50 grams Ruby weight 0.15 karat Old
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold
Art Deco 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant ruby proudly stands out in this platinum trilogy ring. The stunning ruby has a carat
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 3.00 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and 2.25 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately 3.00 carats, and two Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.25 carats
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.00 Carat Total Diamond and Ruby Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
A lovely old cut diamond is encircled by two halos, one of rubies and one of diamonds. The centre
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
total of nineteen pavé set Old European cut diamonds, totalling 0.70 carat. The scrolling decorated
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby Sapphire Diamond Victorian Gold Textured Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
one round ruby, round diamond and a round sapphire, in a 14k yellow gold setting. 1 old European cut
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Ring natural Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Ring 8.75US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old Classic German cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS8/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Sapphire. Old European diamond cut Diamonds Ø 3.5 mm / 0.21 ct each / color F,G /VS Baguette cut Rubies
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
Heirloom Engagement Ring. Antique Ruby and Diamond 6 Stone 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Old European Cut, Round Cut Style: Victorian This exquisite antique
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This delightful Edwardian cluster ring features a vibrant 0.40 carat old cut ruby, at it’s centre
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
this exquisite Art Deco ring. The ruby is flanked by two Old European-cut diamonds totaling
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
form centers a ruby surrounded by swirling gold vines and a pair of stylized old European and rose-cut
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Diamond and Ruby 14K Rose Gold Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
elegance, crafted in warm 14K rose gold. At its center is a captivating old European cut diamond weighing
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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