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J. Birnbach 4.08 ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Tapered Baguettes
J. Birnbach 4.08 ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Tapered Baguettes

J. Birnbach 4.08 ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Tapered Baguettes

By J. Birnbach

Located in New York, NY

This incredible new piece by the house of J. Birnbach features a GIA certified 4.08 carat old mine

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 3.58 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Art Deco 3.58 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Art Deco 3.58 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have an exquisite engagement ring focally featuring an impressive 3.58 carat old mine cut

Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.54 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
GIA 1.54 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring

GIA 1.54 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This modern engagement ring showcases the enduring romance of an old mine cut diamond within a

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.00 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
GIA 1.00 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring

GIA 1.00 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Mid Century engagement ring showcases a beautifully proportioned old mine cut diamond whose

Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Old Mine, Baguette and Round Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Vintage Old Mine, Baguette and Round Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring in Platinum

Vintage Old Mine, Baguette and Round Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring in Platinum

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: Multiple Diamond Cut: Old Mine, Round, and Baguette Cut Diamond Total

Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum GIA 1.56ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Edwardian Platinum GIA 1.56ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Edwardian Platinum GIA 1.56ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Gorgeous Chunky Old Mine Cut - Prong Set- I Color - SI2

Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring, circa 1920
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring, circa 1920

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

Old mine diamond and emerald ring. Set with one central cushion shape old mine diamond in an open

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Old mine diamond flanked solitaire ring.
Old mine diamond flanked solitaire ring.

Old mine diamond flanked solitaire ring.

Located in London, GB

Old mine diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with cushion shape old mine diamond, G

Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

-certified 1.01 carat Old Mine Brilliant Cut diamond, celebrated for its romantic faceting and vintage charm

Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 1.50 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Art Deco GIA 1.50 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring

Art Deco GIA 1.50 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This refined Art Deco engagement ring showcases the unmistakable charm of an old mine cut diamond

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.63 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Mid-Century 1.63 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA

Mid-Century 1.63 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing 1.25 carats - J color with SI2 clarity Set by tri-split

Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 1.01 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Art Deco GIA 1.01 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring

Art Deco GIA 1.01 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, centering a beautifully faceted old mine cut diamond whose soft glow radiates with vintage character

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique Russian 14k gold ring centered with old mine cut diamond with an estimate weight of 0.35

Category

Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Mid Century GIA 1.91 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Mid Century GIA 1.91 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring

Mid Century GIA 1.91 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Mid Century engagement ring centers on a captivating 1.91 carat old mine cut diamond, glowing

Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certifed 4 Carat Old Mine Cut  Engagement Platinum Ring E VS2
GIA Certifed 4 Carat Old Mine Cut  Engagement Platinum Ring E VS2

GIA Certifed 4 Carat Old Mine Cut Engagement Platinum Ring E VS2

Located in Chicago, IL

4 Carat GIA-Certified Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring A 4 carat old mine cut diamond, especially one

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century GIA 2.01 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Mid Century GIA 2.01 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring

Mid Century GIA 2.01 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

-certified old mine cut diamond radiating warmth and fire with every flicker of light. The diamond’s antique

Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.03 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.03 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.03 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old Mine cut Diamond weighing 1.03 carats, F color

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.62 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.62 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.62 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with an Old Mine cut Diamond at the center weighing 1.62 carats, I color

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.09 carat old mine cut diamond 14k yellow gold engagement ring
GIA 1.09 carat old mine cut diamond 14k yellow gold engagement ring

GIA 1.09 carat old mine cut diamond 14k yellow gold engagement ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

truly rare GIA-certified 1.09 carat old mine cut diamond. Distinguished by its captivating fancy

Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.67 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.67 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.67 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum over 14K yellow gold with an Old Mine cut Diamond weighing 1.67 carats

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.17ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Art Deco 1.17ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring

Art Deco 1.17ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in London, GB

three-stone engagement ring is beautifully centred with an old mine cut diamond weighing 1.17ct, mounted

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.36 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
1.36 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

1.36 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

This stunning platinum ring from the 1920s, centers a sparkling GIA certified old mine brilliant

Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century GIA 2.01 carat old mine cut diamond 18k gold engagement ring
Mid Century GIA 2.01 carat old mine cut diamond 18k gold engagement ring

Mid Century GIA 2.01 carat old mine cut diamond 18k gold engagement ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Mid Century GIA 2.01 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 18k Gold Engagement Ring. Featuring one GIA

Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Drop Shape Old Mine Diamond Ring, circa 1935
Drop Shape Old Mine Diamond Ring, circa 1935

Drop Shape Old Mine Diamond Ring, circa 1935

Located in London, GB

Drop shape old mine diamond ring. Set to centre with a drop shape old mine diamond, D colour, VVS2

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage GIA 1.28 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Vintage GIA 1.28 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring

Vintage GIA 1.28 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

old mine brilliant cut diamond that weighs 1.28ct. graded G color with VS2 clarity. The center diamond

Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1930s Platinum 2.44ctw Old Cut Diamond Ring with Baguette Cut Shoulders
Art Deco 1930s Platinum 2.44ctw Old Cut Diamond Ring with Baguette Cut Shoulders

Art Deco 1930s Platinum 2.44ctw Old Cut Diamond Ring with Baguette Cut Shoulders

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An Art Deco diamond and platinum ring, comprising eleven old mine cut diamonds, and six baguette

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
Retro Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring

Retro Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a striking ring dating back to the 1940s. This retro design features two old cut

Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Cushion Shape Old Mine Diamond Ring, circa 1930
Art Deco Cushion Shape Old Mine Diamond Ring, circa 1930

Art Deco Cushion Shape Old Mine Diamond Ring, circa 1930

Located in London, GB

Art Deco cushion shape old mine diamond ring. Set with a cushion shape old mine diamond, G colour

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Old Mine Engagement Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band 1.63 TDW
Old Mine Engagement Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band 1.63 TDW

Old Mine Engagement Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band 1.63 TDW

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

This stunning estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with an old mine cut

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring
Art Deco 0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring

Art Deco 0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

antique piece features a chunky 0.80 carat old mine cut diamond at the centre of the face. This principal

Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1930s English Art Deco old mine diamond solitaire ring
1930s English Art Deco old mine diamond solitaire ring

1930s English Art Deco old mine diamond solitaire ring

Located in London, GB

Art Deco old mine diamond solitaire ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine diamond, G

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 4.30 carat old mine kite diamond platinum engagement ring
GIA 4.30 carat old mine kite diamond platinum engagement ring

GIA 4.30 carat old mine kite diamond platinum engagement ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This exceptional engagement ring is defined by its commanding old mine kite cut diamond, a rare and

Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old Mine White & Champagne Diamond You and Me Ring
Art Deco Old Mine White & Champagne Diamond You and Me Ring

Art Deco Old Mine White & Champagne Diamond You and Me Ring

Located in New York, NY

and a white old mine diamond, accented with baguette and round-cut diamonds on both sides. The center

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 1.15 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Antique Edwardian 1.15 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1910

Antique Edwardian 1.15 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

Antique engagement ring set with an old Victorian cut diamond weighing 1.15 carats set in an eight

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Old European Cut Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Vintage Old European Cut Three-Stone Diamond Ring

Vintage Old European Cut Three-Stone Diamond Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

and a captivating old mine cut center diamond. This original vintage piece showcases a striking 2.17

Category

Vintage 1940s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18 karat yellow gold tank ring - Ruby & old cut Diamond - Retro Vintage bow ring
18 karat yellow gold tank ring - Ruby & old cut Diamond - Retro Vintage bow ring

18 karat yellow gold tank ring - Ruby & old cut Diamond - Retro Vintage bow ring

Located in Antwerp, BE

Ring size : 8 3/4 US - 59 FR Diamonds : Old European mine cut - 10pcs - Si/P-H - approx. 0,6 ct total

Category

Vintage 1940s European Post-War Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

EXCEPTIONAL MUZO Old Mine Colombian VIVID Green 7.70 Carat Emerald Ring
EXCEPTIONAL MUZO Old Mine Colombian VIVID Green 7.70 Carat Emerald Ring

EXCEPTIONAL MUZO Old Mine Colombian VIVID Green 7.70 Carat Emerald Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptionally rare platinum ring centered by a Colombian emerald of a category seldom

Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Marquis Diamond and Emerald Rectangular Ring
Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Marquis Diamond and Emerald Rectangular Ring

Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Marquis Diamond and Emerald Rectangular Ring

Located in Addison, TX

diamond is a marquise measuring 8x4mm surrounded by 26 old mine cut diamonds and four 1x2mm baguette

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Platinum

Rare Mariposa Vivid Green Muzo Old Mine Colombian Emerald and Diamond Stack Ring
Rare Mariposa Vivid Green Muzo Old Mine Colombian Emerald and Diamond Stack Ring

Rare Mariposa Vivid Green Muzo Old Mine Colombian Emerald and Diamond Stack Ring

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

long baguette cuts half bezel set, and a round cut diamond halo and ring shank. Ring Details

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring GIA 0.89ct Platinum Engraved
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring GIA 0.89ct Platinum Engraved

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring GIA 0.89ct Platinum Engraved

Located in New York, NY

the center diamond, the shoulders are adorned with vibrant baguette-cut sapphires and sparkling old

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Cocktail Ring with 2.5 Carats in Old Cut Diamonds Plus Sapphire Accents
Platinum Cocktail Ring with 2.5 Carats in Old Cut Diamonds Plus Sapphire Accents

Platinum Cocktail Ring with 2.5 Carats in Old Cut Diamonds Plus Sapphire Accents

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

baguettes used as accents. The diamonds are all hand-cut and either bead- or pavé-set. The five largest

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.04 Carat F VVS1 Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
GIA Certified 3.04 Carat F VVS1 Cushion Cut Diamond Ring

GIA Certified 3.04 Carat F VVS1 Cushion Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

A refined and elegant ring centered on a GIA-certified 3.19carat old mine cushion brilliant cut

Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum and Diamond Bypass Ring
Platinum and Diamond Bypass Ring

Platinum and Diamond Bypass Ring

Located in New York, NY

This ring features two bypassing old mine cut diamonds, accented by two tapper baguette diamonds

Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Diamond Ring European cut 18K White Gold  Vintage 2.79 TDW
Natural Diamond Ring European cut 18K White Gold  Vintage 2.79 TDW

Natural Diamond Ring European cut 18K White Gold Vintage 2.79 TDW

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Natural Diamond Ring European cut 18K White Gold Vintage 2.79 TDW This stunning vintage ring is

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950

Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950

Located in London, GB

Vintage diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with one cushion shape old mine diamond, I colour, VS1

Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.29ct Diamond 1.00ct Ruby Engagement Ring
1.29ct Diamond 1.00ct Ruby Engagement Ring

1.29ct Diamond 1.00ct Ruby Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

This is an amazing 18k white gold engagement ring. The ring is centered with a sparkling old mine

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.13 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 1.13 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 1.13 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Details: GIA REPORT #: 2215104049 Weight: 1.13 carat Cut: Old Mine Brilliant, Antique Cushion Color: I

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond White Gold Bow Ring
Diamond White Gold Bow Ring

Diamond White Gold Bow Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

: 14 KT White Gold Old Round Mine Cut Diamonds: ONE .15 One .10 TWO .10 Baguettes: FOUR .04 ONE

Category

20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Ruby Ring
Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Ruby Ring

Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Ruby Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

this ring features a marquise-shaped centerpiece, which is encrusted with bead-set old mine cut

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

3.00ct Diamond Onyx 18k Gold Ring
3.00ct Diamond Onyx 18k Gold Ring

3.00ct Diamond Onyx 18k Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

carat Old Mine Cut diamond set in luxurious 18k white gold. The center stone displays a J–K color with

Category

20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Bowtie Pattern Ring
Art Deco Diamond Bowtie Pattern Ring

Art Deco Diamond Bowtie Pattern Ring

Located in London, GB

This elegant art deco ring features 1.06 carats of old cut and baguette diamonds. Intricate in

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Old Mine Cut Ring Baguette For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact old mine cut ring baguette you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of platinum, gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 113 vintage or 17 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect old mine cut ring baguette 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. An old mine cut ring baguette from Antinori Fine Jewels, Hancocks and Estate Jewelry — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. 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 baguette cut and antique cushion cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an old mine cut ring baguette, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is an Old Mine Cut Ring Baguette?

Prices for an old mine cut ring baguette can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,495 and can go as high as $945,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $13,150.

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.