GIA Intense Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Ring. This ring has a center stone 7.57ct Radiant Cut Diamond (Color: Fancy Intense Yellow, Clarity: IF; ( internally Flawless) GIA#2239111308) with 2 sh...
Diamond, Platinum
GRS Certified 5.29 Carats Royal Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
The large centre sapphire (5.29 carats GRS certified) commands attention with its graceful oval shape and deep blue colour, perfectly offset by two shining white diamonds in an angul...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 14.24 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a magnificent Emerald Cut Sapphire weighing 14.24 Carats, flanked by shield cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.30 carats. This particular Sapphire is unique for its ric...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3.89 Carats Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Classic Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Perfect as a striking engagement ring or to mark another memorable occasion, this classic white gold ring is a one-off, just like its wearer. The rich, blue sapphire at its centre wa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Auction - AGL Certified 10.08 Carat Emerald and 2.30 Carat Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Centered upon a Emerald Cut Emerald weighing 10.08 Carats, flanked by Step Cut Trapezoid Shaped Diamonds weighing 1.43 Carats. Certified by AGL. Flanked by shield Cut Diamonds weigh...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$144,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
3-Stone Engagement Ring, meticulously crafted in platinum for a timeless look.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$85,600Sale Price|20% Off
5.47 carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite three-stone diamond engagement ring is a masterpiece of timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4.06 Carat GIA Montana Green Blue Sapphire Three Stone Platinum Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details Center Stone: 4.06 carat cushion cut green blue Montana sapphire Certification: GIA Treatment: Heat treated, as noted by GIA Side Stones: 0.62 carat total shield step cut dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapp...
A.G.L. Certified Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring by Pampillonia
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Pampillonia Jewelers, a gem Zambian square emerald with shield cut diamonds set in a handmade platinum ring. ♦ Designer: Pampillonia ♦ Metal: Platinum ♦ Zambian Gem Emerald =2.8...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 4.23 Carat Oval Yellow Green Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional green and yellow oval Sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring. Simply put, this ring is spectacular.
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Leon Mege Halo Platinum Three-stone Ring with Certified Blue Cushion Sapphire
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind handmade platinum mounting. Pair of F/VS diamond shields 0.79-carat total. 62 full cut F/VS diamonds 0.95-carats total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
COCKTAIL RING 3.43 Ct. GIA Certified Fancy Deep Yellow-Brown Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Masterfully crafted in a substantial 13.0-gram blend of 18K yellow gold and platinum, this ring is centered around a GIA Certified 3.43-carat emerald-cut diamond.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
French 1920s Jade Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
On either side of the head, at the base of the ring, is a shield-shaped motif decorated with 2x2 8/8 diamonds set on platinum.
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Beauvince Illumina Ring 8.85 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Yellow GIA Diamond
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Big, bold and powerful, this statement yellow diamond ring is simply astounding. Center Diamond Shape: Pear Shape Center Diamond Weight: 8.85 ct Diamond Color: Fancy Yellow Certifi...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA 6 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum 3-stone engagement ring, size 6.25. This exquisite 3-stone engagement ring showcases a rare GIA certified 6.06 carat elongated antique cushion brilliant cut diamond, graded...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
Gubelin Certified 4.82 Carat Minor Oil Investment grade Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Gubelin Certified 4.82 Carat MINOR OIL Investment Grade Green Emerald Diamond Ring! This exquisite piece features a stunning emerald center stone, elegantly flanked by two shield-sh...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 8.84 Carat NO OIL Investment grade Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 8.84 Carat NO OIL Investment Grade Green Emerald Diamond Ring! This exquisite piece features a stunning emerald center stone, elegantly flanked by two shield-shaped di...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
5.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Elongated Radiant Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
With three GIA-certified diamonds, the ring features a 0.36-carat shield cut on each side, meticulously positioned to enhance the center diamond’s proportions and fire.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$220,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.64 Carat Oval Rose Cut Diamond Engagement White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
6.64 ct Total Weight Oval Rose Cut & Shield Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum is an elegant and striking piece.
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 11.11 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Flanked by shield step-cut diamonds weighing 1.11 carats total with M color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.47 Carats Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Surrounded by a halo of brilliant diamonds and flanked by shield cut diamonds accented with round diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Palasis GIA Certified 5.23 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Patented as a "Ringdant". 5.23ct deep blue well cut unique shield cut GIA certified center sapphire with a Ballerina style double halo of baguette and round diamonds in a platinum s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 1.94 carat Fancy Yellow Asscher Cut Diamond Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Key Details: - Center stone: 1.94-carat Fancy Yellow Asscher-cut diamond, GIA certified - Side stones: 0.34 total carat weight white shield-cut diamonds, F color, VS clarity - Plati...
Diamond, Platinum
$168,000Sale Price|20% Off
ICA Certified 7.37 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Ring Insignificant Oil
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a ICA Certified 7.37 carat vivid green emerald as its stunning centerpiece, radiating a rich and captivating hue. Flanking the emerald are two shield-cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage GIA Certified 11.65ct Fancy Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, England
A breathtaking vintage fancy diamond and diamond three-stone ring set in platinum and 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 5.07 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
This fancy intense yellow radiant cut diamond is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This fancy intense yellow radiant diamond measuring 11.13 x 8.34 x 6.01 mm is custom set in a handcr...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
J. Birnbach 3.51 carat GIA D VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This stunning emerald cut diamond engagement ring is J. Birnbach's unique take on a classic style.
Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 17.03 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Set with 2 colorless shield cut diamonds and small rounds .89ct E/Vvs1 as side stones Ring dimensions: emerald dimensions only 16.70x14.35mm Set in solid Platinum and 18k yellow gol...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$33,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.28 Carat Unheated Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 6.28 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring A magnificent ruby graces the center of this elegant three-stone ring, weighing 6.28 carats and certified by GIA.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 7.10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Louis Newman & Company
Located in New York, NY
Set in a handmade platinum and 18k white gold three stone setting with 2 Shield diamonds weighing 1.32 carats total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 4.02 Carat G Flawless Radiant Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Key Details - 4.02 carat radiant cut center diamond, GIA certified G FL - Shield-cut side diamonds, 0.84 total carat weight, F/G color, VS clarity - Platinum three-stone setting - R...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 1.93 Carat Fancy Yellow SI1 Cushion Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Key Details - 1.93 carat cushion cut diamond, GIA Fancy Yellow SI1 - Shield-shaped side diamonds, 0.44 total carat weight - Platinum and 18K yellow gold setting - Ring size 6 Purch...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$14,160Sale Price|20% Off
2.05ct Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow SI2 GIA Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The vivid yellow center stone is secured in an 18K yellow gold basket, a thoughtful design choice that enhances its rich natural hue while creating a beautiful contrast against the p...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Diamond is H color, SI2 clarity. Set in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
9.91 Carat Emerald Triangle Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
Beautiful hand fabricated platinum & 18k gold ring with AGL certified 9.91 carat emerald and two shield cut diamonds weighing 1.31 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Fred Leighton Oval Peridot and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
A fine oval peridot weighing 31.14 carats is set in a bezel of 18 karat yellow gold flanked with a pair of shield shape diamonds totaling approximately 0.67 carat atop a curving shan...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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