Unavailable|$48,000
6.28 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
One custom made platinum and 18kt yellow gold 3 stone ring consisting of one cushion cut pink
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$85,000
GIA Certified 9.35 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Rehoboth Beach, DE
Platinum GIA Certified 9.35 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Lady’s Three (3) Stone Ring. This Ring
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.23 Carat Purple-Pink Natural Sapphire Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond melee on halo, gallery and shank 0.61 tw (134 stones) Platinum 3 stone ring Size 6.25
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco .40 Carat Old European-Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Rock Crystal Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a fabulous rock crystal ring from the 1920s set in 14KT yellow gold and platinum. The
Crystal, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$46,767
20.43 Carat Sapphire Ring
Located in Malmö, SE
eyes. The inside of the ring is adorned with a platinum shield, decorated with brilliant-cut diamonds
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$205,000
GIA Certified 12.12 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
Extraordinary 12.12 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Engagement Ring Setting: Platinum/18K
Yellow Diamond
Unavailable|$21,500
GIA Certified 5.52 Carat Natural Sapphire Cushion Cut Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
Extraordinary 5.52 Carat Natural Sapphire Cushion Cut Engagement Ring Setting: Platinum Center
Sapphire
Sold|$3,000
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Single Cut Diamonds Surrounding Diamond Color: F/G Surrounding Diamond Clarity: VS1/2 Ring Face: 21mm
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Shield Shaped Ring With Filigree #R0090 Metal: Platinum
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$2,520
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Shield Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Diamond Platinum Shield Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$16,400
GIA 3.58 Carat Shield Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Jack Weir and Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jack Weir & Sons Shield Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring. GIA certified 3.58 carat modified shield step
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
6.39Ct. Emerald, Shield and Baguette Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Emerald weighing 6.39 carats, flanked by 2 (two) shield cut diamonds weighing 1.00 carat and 4 (four
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning art deco shield ring with diamond and sapphires. Item #R0530 Metal: Platinum Weight
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Platinum shield ring with diamonds and emeralds. Item #R0466 Metal: Platinum Weight
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Platinum diamond and sapphire shield ring with 3 old european cut diamonds in the center
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Shield Cut Diamond Sapphire Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Shield Cut Diamond Sapphire Filigree Cocktail Ring. This
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Shield Ring, #190072102, circa 1920s
Located in Addison, TX
Description: Here we have a stunning diamond and sapphire Art Deco Style shield ring. The Platinum
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Art Deco platinum sapphire and diamond ring. Item #R0472 Metal: Platinum Weight: 4.5
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Colombian Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
An incredible Antique Art Deco Platinum Rose Cut and Sapphire Shield Ring. It features gorgeous
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
A gorgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Shield Ring that features two
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Diamond Platinum Shield Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Deco platinum shield ring set with 21 brilliant old european cut diamonds of F-G color and VS
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$40,000
3.49 Carat Emerald Shield Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A beautiful and classic three stone ring with an oval faceted emerald flanked by a pair of shield
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Three-Stone Shield Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Color/Clarity: H-J - Vs2/Si1 Total Diamond Weight: .30 ctw Ring Face: 27mm x 20mm Rise Above Finger
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Filigree Shield Ring. This incredible
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring. This beautiful shield
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring. This pristine
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Shield Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
). The setting is platinum and features 19 sparkling diamonds set in an intricate quilted motif. The
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$45,000
Emerald & Shield Cut Diamond Platinum/Gold Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Classic emerald ring, with a 2.95 carat intense green center stone, flanked by shield shaped
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Estate Platinum and 14K Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald Shield Style Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate platinum and 14K Art Deco diamond and emerald shield style ring. Showcasing one Old European
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Cut Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful antique shield ring with old european cut diamonds and sapphires. Item #R0560 Metal
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cushion Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco shield ring with an Old European cushion cut diamond center. Item #R0500 Metal
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cushion Cut Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco shield ring with an Old European cushion cut diamond center. Item #R0500 Metal
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Shield Ring. This pristine Art Deco shield
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Shield Ring. This incredible art
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Cut Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful antique shield ring with old european cut diamonds and emeralds. Item #R0555 Metal
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Cut Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning antique shield ring with old european cut diamonds and a sapphire center. Item #R0552
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Shield Cut Engagement Ring -
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Shield Cut Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco French Platinum Natural Sapphire and Diamond Shield Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco French Platinum Natural Sapphire and Diamond Shield Ring - GIA. This
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Shield Ring. This
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Shield Ring. This beautiful ring has old mine
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Shield Ring. This work of art has old
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Baguette Old Euro Diamond and Ruby Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Baguette Old Euro Diamond and Ruby Shield Ring. This incredible
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Ruby Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Ruby Filigree Shield Ring. This
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Shield Ring. This gorgeous Art Deco ring
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring. This
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Black Opal and Old European Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Black Opal and Old European Diamond Shield Ring. This
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old Cut Diamond Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old Cut Diamond Emerald Shield Ring. This
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.52 Carat Diamond and Blue Sapphire Platinum Shield Cocktail Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have an excellent example of an Art Deco "Shield" cocktail ring crafted in platinum! The
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Shield Style Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
stunning filigree ring features approximately 0.50 carats of diamonds. Three central diamonds are prominent
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Shield Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Shield Engagement Ring. This beautiful shield
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Pear and Carre Cut Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Pear and Carre Cut Diamond Shield Ring. This incredible
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Platinum Plique-à-Jour Enamel and Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Magnificent Edwardian Shield Ring with an Old Mine Cut Diamond Center, beautiful green plique a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Step Cut Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Step Cut Diamond Shield Ring. This gorgeous step cut
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Navette Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Navette Shield Ring. This gorgeous shield ring
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Baguette Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Baguette Shield Ring. This beautiful shield
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Shield Ring. This gorgeous art
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Marquise Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Marquise Diamond Shield Ring. This beautiful
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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