Old Mine Solitaire
Mid-20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Russian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Russian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Etruscan Revival Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Solitaire Rings
Vintage 1940s Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings
Vintage 1910s Solitaire Rings
Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Solitaire Rings
Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Solitaire Rings
Antique Early 1900s Russian Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1890s Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s European Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Solitaire Rings
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Solitaire Rings
Vintage 1940s Solitaire Rings
Vintage 1910s Solitaire Rings
Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings
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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 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.
- How old are mine cut diamonds?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mine cut diamonds are up to 300 years ago. Mine cut diamonds were popular around the 18th century during Victorian times and are still in high demand today. You’ll find a wide selection of mine cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because the old mine cut is no longer used on diamonds, diamonds with this cut are rare and so you can often get quite a lot of money for them. Nevertheless, it is still dependent on the quality of the individual diamonds and on the color, clarity, cut and carat number.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Old mine cut diamonds are usually worth less than old european cut diamonds. Because they are generally 10-15% less expensive, they are often larger than other cut diamonds for engagement rings.
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021Like any other diamond, an old mine cut diamond's worth depends on a variety of factors. These factors include the 4C's (color, clarity, cut, carat), the overall beauty and "make" of the stone, the demand, supply, etc. On average however, old mine cuts are typically priced slightly lower (around 5-10%) than modern cut diamonds.
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