1925 Men Lord Ring 0.5ct Diamond 0.8ctw Sapphires solid 18K Gold ØUS10 / 8.3 gr
Located in SE
Three Stones Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural old diamond cut Diamond Ø 4.75 mm x 3.5 mm deep / ca.0.5 ct. each,color ca F,G /SI.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Ring Size 4 This lovely ring features three round old mine cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 18K white gold filigree.
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Burmese Ruby OMC Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Victorian - Art Deco Wedding Engagement Ring with three gorgeous natural Burmese Ruby gems surrounded by magnificent Old Mine Cut Diamonds of stunnin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Antique Ring 14 Karat Size 3 3/4"
By Tara Shaw-2
Located in New Orleans, LA
Featuring an illusion set Old Mine cut diamond. The head is octagonal and embellished with angular etchings.
Diamond, 14k Gold
10k Yellow Gold and Diamond Anniversary Wedding Ring Stack
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
10K yellow gold diamond ring with three natural mined marquise cut diamonds surrounded by four smaller diamonds on each side.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique French Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.25US / 12gr
Located in SE
Ornamental frame made of three fused bands, two with cast openwork details, the central band has fused Silver clusters with old diamond cut natural red Ruby with open back / ca.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
KURT WAYNE Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.71 Ctw Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is embellished on top and the sides, with a great selection of twenty-three earth-mined natural white colorless diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Marcus and Co. emerald and yellow diamond ring, American, circa 1895.
By Marcus & Co.
Located in London, GB
Marcus and Co. emerald and yellow diamond ring. Set with an octagonal emerald-cut natural emerald in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 2.35 carats, further set ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1927 Lord Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5/ 6g
Located in SE
Three Stones Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire stone of medium Blue color old diamond cut Ø 4mm x 2 mm deep / about 0.5ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2 stones Ring natural 0.6 Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US6 / 2.3 g
Located in SE
Beautiful Two - stones Ring with bezel set natural Blue Sapphire stone oval cut 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct. and square pave set old diamond cut natural Diamond Ø 2mm ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Peter Suchy 10.81 Carat Cushion Tourmaline Diamond Engagememt Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
It is enriched by two cushion cut old mine diamonds that have a total weight of 1.58cts.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Antique Sapphire Engagement Ring. GIA 0.70ct Cambodian Cushion Sapphire Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 0.70 carats Center Sapphire Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires and diamonds Sapphire Weight: Approximately ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mauboussin Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1929
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin cabochon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a natural unenhanced cabochon sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 8.40 carats, em...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Hallmarked Birmingham 1877 15K opal and diamond 7 stone ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Between the opals are pairs of bright white old mine cut diamonds which add a twinkle to the mesmerizing combination of color and sparkle.
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 #20515
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Five round brilliant cut diamonds, three old mine cut diamonds, and two single cut diamonds surround the opal, adding an extra layer of sparkle.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Ring Diamond Burma Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Navette Sz 6 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The delightful ring is a feast for the eyes! Centrally mounted rich red Burma rubies radiate with a surround of shimmering old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Nestled alongside this exquisite gem are two dazzling Old Mine diamonds. Certified by the GIA as natural, with simple heat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three oval shaped turquoise cabochons bead set east to west Ranging in size from 4.0 x 6.0 mm to 5.5 x 7.0 Opaque medium greenish blue in color Accented by diamond halo sur...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Art Deco 3.3ct Colombian Emerald And Diamond Ring Circa 1930
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring centered with an oval emerald approximately 3.3ct in a multi-lobed frame set with old-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Cluster Ring Diamonds Rubis Emeralds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A stunning example of late Victorian jewelry design, this 18K yellow gold (750‰) navette-shaped cluster ring showcases a handcrafted rose-cut diamond at its heart (approx. 0.25 ct), ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Sapphire & Diamond Halo 18 Carat Yellow Gold Coronet Cluster Ring, c.1890s
Located in London, GB
Above the cluster sits one of the loveliest details of the piece, three additional larger old mine cut diamonds in rubover settings, arranged like a small crown or tiara above the sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.15 Carat Burmese Ruby and 1.36 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive 1930s ruby ring in yellow gold Ruby Quality Origin Burma (strong probability) Cut Cushion Cont...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1977 London Ring 4ctw Antique Diamonds solid Sterling Silver US 4.25 / 12gr
Located in SE
Fancy British Modern Ring hand - crafted in not so distant 1977. Sixteen Beautifully old Rose cut bezel set Diamonds in elegant oval frame with wide band.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 3.37gr
Located in SE
Italian hallmarks, logo of maker, 750. Three natural 4x3 mm x 2.55 mm deep / 0.25 ct each Two natural old European cut Diamonds Ø 2.5 mm x 1.8 mm deep / 0.08 ct each, color ca.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
“Toi et Moi” Old Mine brilliant 1.54ct Fancy Intense Yellow + 1.79ct K SI1 GIA
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
“Toiet Moi” Diamonds ring Two antique Old Mine Brilliant diamonds.
Diamond
Vintage Ring natural 2.4 ctw Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 6.5US / 3.5gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1939 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS9 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Three Stones Ring decorated with natural Emerald stone and rose - cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.51 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond – I Color, VS2 Clarity, GIA Certified
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A distinguished 3.51 carat Old Mine Cut diamond, GIA certified and featuring I color with VS2 clarity.
Diamond
Antique German Ring natural 1 ctw. Sapphire 0.5ctw. Diamond 14K ØUS6.75 /6.6gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1955 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5 / 2.4gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique European Halo Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US10.25 /4.6g
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 6ct Amethyst 0.8ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/4gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
14K White Gold and Diamond Statement Wedding Band
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k white gold and 1 carat natural mined diamond ring. 19 diamonds set in three rows in a vintage style cluster. Marked 14K on inner band. Ring size 6.75, 4.54 grams, band .75 mm. F...
Diamond, White Gold
1924 Art Deco Nordic Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5/1.5gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K White Gold and Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k white gold ring with .5 carats of natural mined diamonds. Three row cluster band featuring 21 small round diamonds. Inner band marked "14K." Ring size 6.75, 3.23 grams, band .75...
Diamond, White Gold
Ring Ruby Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Rose White Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 3.5gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1971 Ring natural 30ct. Sphalerite solid 18K Gold ØUS4.75 / 12 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
18k Gold
Antique Ring 2ct Sapphire 2.8 ct Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.5 US /4.9gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1937 Nordic Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø8US / 2.85 gr
Located in SE
A Ring from distant 1937 with old European diamond cut Ruby (likely lab-made ) Ø 4.5 mm / ca. 0.5 ct mounted in 18K Yellow Gold band.
Ruby, 18k Gold
1978 Swedish Ring 2ct. Orange Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS7 / 2.75 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1920 Antique Ring Rubellite Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.8 gr.
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold
1940 Ring natural Emerald W.Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US10/ 4 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with carved band and crown decorated with natural diamond cut Emerald Ø 2.5 mm / ca. 0.1 ct accented with six old diamond cut natural White Sapphires Ø2.5 mm / 0.1 ct each, ...
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Signet Men Ring 5.5ct. natural Onyx solid 18K Gold ØUS9.75 / 3.5 gr.
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Onyx, 18k Gold
1945 Signet Ring 3.5 ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 2.7gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Onyx, 18k Gold
1918 Berta's Ring natural Aquamarine solid 18K Gold Ring Ø 6.75US / 2.24 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1950 Signet Men Ring ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 5.51gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Onyx, 18k Gold
1962 Signet Men Ring 4 ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 12.75 US / 3.52gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Onyx, 18k Gold
1955 Signet Men Ring 7ct natural Blood Stone solid 18K Gold Ø 9.25 US / 5.4 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1916 Signet Ring 2.75 ct. natural Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø 7 US / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1954 Signet Men Ring 5ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 10.5 US / 5.38gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Onyx, 18k Gold
1949 Signet Men Ring 5.5 ct natural Jade solid 18K Gold Ø 10.75 US / 10 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Jade, 18k Gold
1954 Signet Men Ring 4.5ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 9.25 US / 4.25gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Onyx, 18k Gold
1953 Signet Men Ring natural 4.5ct Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 10.5 US / 5 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Five Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat between the sapphires are three old mine cut diamonds. These total approx 21pts.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique split band Ring double cabochon Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø US8 / 1.4gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1956 Unisex Ring 7ct White Spinel solid 18K Gold Ø6.75 US/ 6gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Spinel, 18k Gold
Antique Wedding Ring solid 20K Gold Ø 6 US / 3.14 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
22k Gold
Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1907 Nordic Ring Blue Turquoise Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold ØUS5.25 /1.4gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Signet Ring Wilkinson Courtenay 18.5 ct Jasper 18K Gold US 3.75/12.8g
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Jasper, 18k 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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