Vintage Diamond and Ruby Flower Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Transitional Cut Carat Weight: 0.20 Colour: G Clarity: VS Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1950s Size: L
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Fishtail Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's diamond platinum engagement ring. Fishtail square center set with its original transitional cut 1.03 carat diamond and bar set straight baguette side diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
The band is made from 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 0.80 Total Colour: H Clarity: SI Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1950s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 3.00 Carat Diamond Ball Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3.00 carats. Circa 1950s Size 8, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 3.80 Carat Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Round Brilliant cut center Diamond weighing approximately 0.60 carat, as well as smaller Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approxim...
Diamond, Platinum
0.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 1950s Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage 1950s engagement ring featuring a 0.50 carat old European cut diamond, accented by six sparkling full-cut round diamonds in a platinum setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 6.00 Carat Diamond Domed Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Round Brilliant cut center Diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat, as well as smaller Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approxim...
Diamond, Platinum
0.54 Carat Yellow Diamond Vintage 1950s Multi-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage 1950s multi-stone engagement ring featuring a 0.54 carat natural fancy yellow diamond surrounded by four sparkling white diamonds in platinum.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
In classic two-tone vintage style, the stones are mounted in platinum, with the balance of the ring in 18 carat yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.40ct Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This unique diamond and ruby ring was crafted in the 1950s. At the centre a 0.40 carat round brilliant diamond sits.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 10.00ct Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
An eye-catching 10.00 carat citrine takes centre stage in this 1950s cocktail ring. The emerald cut stone is claw set into 18 carat rose gold and flanked by old cut diamonds, sat in ...
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Circa 1950s Antique Marquise Diamond Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1950s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.75 (Sizeable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.2 grams Diamond Details: 1.00ct total weight, Antique Marquise and Tran...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 4.50ct Jade and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Atop each shoulder is a further 0.20 carat baguette cut diamond. The exquisitely crafted basket work along with the band of the ring has been made in platinum.
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage 0.35 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
This pretty engagement ring was crafted in the 1950s and features a 0.35 carat diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A deep blue sapphire sits central to this wonderful cluster ring, dating to the 1950s. The round cut stone weighs 1.00 carat and is expertly claw set into platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 7.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This stunning cluster ring dates back to the 1950s. At its heart sits an impressive 7.50 carat, cabochon cut sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful vintage ring centres around a vibrant round emerald surrounded by sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.25ct Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
The gem stone is claw set into platinum and surrounded by ten round brilliant diamonds totalling 1.00 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.90ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Each diamond has been delicately claw set into this beautiful ring, handcrafted in platinum.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1.70ct Diamond and Emerald Target Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A skilfully crafted basket adds character to this 1950s ring which has been made up in both platinum and 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
French 1950s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Knot Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Elegant antique ring set in a multi-sided knot, with an antique cushion-cut diamond in the center on platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1950s Vintage Gadroons Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 Karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum. Retro diamonds ring, this beautiful ring is set on platinum with a drop of 7 brilliant- cut antique diamonds on a g...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.90ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Surrounding the sapphire and set into platinum are ten sparkling round brilliant diamonds with an additional two down each shoulder, for a total diamond weight of 1.12 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Angel Skin Coral Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Angel Skin Coral and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.50 carats. Circa 1950s Size 6, resizable
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Platinum Diamond Band – Fishtail Set, 0.50ctw, Sz 7.25
Located in Orlando, FL
Specifications Metal: Platinum Diamonds: Approx. 0.50ctw, G color, borderline VS2/SI1 clarity Diamond Count: 7 round brilliants Dimensions: 3mm wide, 4mm high off the finger Wei...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.07 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive 1950s platinum diamond ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in addition to an independent diamond grading re...
Diamond, Platinum
Deco Style Diamond Cluster Ring with Engraved Band, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
The craftsmanship is impeccable and to be admired. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.01 centre Colour: H Clarity: SI1 Metal: Platinum Age: 1950s Size: M
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 4.00 Carat Marquise Cut Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Marquise cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.00 carats. Circa 1950s Size 5 1/4
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 4.85 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
A substantial aquamarine is claw set in a platinum collet, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, totalling to 1.12 carat.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s, Sapphire Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.33 carat natural blue sapphire and 0.28 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jew...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
French 1950s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Domed Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1950s. Our opinion : A magnificent vintage sapphire and diamond ring that will appeal to lovers of this style thanks to the originali...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Ring, English, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Centrally set with a rectangular old cut natural Colombian emerald with no colour enhancement and minor clarity enhancement in an open back split ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 5.23 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features 6 Baguette cut side Diamonds weighing a total of 2.08 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 8.11 Carat Emerald Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with an AGL certified Zambian Emerald weighing 8.11 carats, and Marquise, Round Brilliant, and Pear-Shaped Diamonds weighing approximat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Circa 1950s Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring with New 5 Carat Ruby + Baguettes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This is a traditional three stone engagement ring for a large emerald-cut diamond. We decided to change it from an engagement ring to a RING ring. A luxe pop of color that looks ...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 6.38 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Pear-Shaped Diamond weighing 6.38 carats, G color, IF clarity GIA #5181753815. The ring features 2 accenting Tapered Baguette cut Diam...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 3.75 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an East-West set GIA certified Emerald Cut Diamond weighing 3.75 carats, I color, VS1 clarity, GIA #6187376388. The ring features 4 accenting Baguette...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.10ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1950s, this trilogy ring features a natural emerald at its centre, flanked by a matching pair of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1.20ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Elegant claws hold all three stones into a platinum collet. A band of 18 carat yellow gold completes the piece perfectly Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 1.20 Meta...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Round Diamond 1950s-Inspired Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A 1950s-inspired engagement ring crafted by Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 2.85 Carat Heart-Shaped Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Heart-Shaped Sapphire weighing 2.85 carats, and Tapered Baguette Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.60 carat. Circa 1950s Size 6, resizable
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 2.10 Carat Round Diamond Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 2.10ct European Cut Round Diamond Ring from the 1950’s. The diamond is a K color and VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 3.50 Carat Sapphire and 2.50 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Cabochon Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 3.50 carats and Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.50 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 1.25 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Ring with Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Marquise cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.25 carats, Square cut Rubies weighing approximately a total of 1.20 carats, and Round Brilliant cut Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 2.68 Carat Ruby and 3.50 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Oval cut Ruby weighing approximately 2.68 carats, accented by Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.50 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A band of 18 carat yellow gold completes the ring in an elegant fashion. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 1.50 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1950s Siz...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 1.64 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features two Pear-Shaped side Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.60 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 0.60 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum featuring a center Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.60 carat, G-H color, VS1-VS2 clarity, with accenting Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a ...
Diamond, Platinum
French 1950s 3, 45 Carats Diamond 18 Karats White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
EGL Certified 1.42 Carat Round Diamond 1950s-Inspired Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage-inspired platinum engagement ring crafted by Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.30ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This elegant 1950s three stone ring features a captivating natural sapphire at its centre.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French, 1950s, 6 Carats Tourmaline Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold and platinum, own and grotesque hallmarks.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 3.08 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This vintage 1950s platinum diamond ring is excellent quality, set with a stunning high color graded principal diamond displaying a fine white color, brilliance and presence.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 0.60 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum featuring an Emerald cut Emerald weighing approximately 0.60 carat and side Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.5...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
1950s GIA 4.38ctw Natural Color-Change PURPLE No-Heat Sapphire Diamond Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
1950s GIA 4.38ctw Natural Color-Change PURPLE Unheated Round Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Cluster Vintage Ring.
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3.90ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
An intense blue sapphire sits between two glittering old cut diamonds in this vintage trilogy ring. The impressive 3.90 carat sapphire is an oval cut stone, certified as Sri Lankan, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
French 1950s Ceylon Star Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Vintage 1950s 40.73 Carat Cabochon Burma Star Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The ring features Oval and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 13.00 carats.
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 6.21 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with an AGL certified, Ceylon origin, Oval cut Sapphire weighing 6.21 carats, and 12 Round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximatel...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Van Cleef & Arpels 7.72 Carat Heart-Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The ring features 2 Baguette cut side Diamonds weighing a total of 0.36 carat.
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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