4.5 Carat Princess Statement Modern Nobility Modern Classic Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the kind of cut, colour and clarity balance that feels at home in a serious jewellery wardrobe, alongside important watches and heritage pieces. Diamond shape & cut: Prin...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1943 Martine's Alliance Wedding Ring Diamonds solid 23K Gold Ø 7.25 US/2.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Alliance Wedding Ring in solid 23K Gold with lane in Platinum for 9 pave set diamond cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm / ca 0.015ct. each.
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
4.19Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White Modern Nobility Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
The specification is tuned for clients who value nuance – the kind of cut, colour and clarity harmony that reveals itself more with every glance. Diamond shape & cut: Round cut C...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
5.01 Carat Radiant Statement Heirloom-Worthy Glow Signature Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 5.01 carats Metal & finish: 18K Gold (other gold c...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
0.8 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Pink Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
It is the kind of specification that seasoned collectors recognise immediately – quietly confident, with nothing left to chance. Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: F...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
5.24 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Brilliant 18K Gold Signature Sophistication
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the kind of cut, colour and clarity balance that feels at home in a serious jewellery wardrobe, alongside important watches and heritage pieces. Diamond shape & cut: Radi...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
3.09 Carat Marquise Statement Brilliant White Royalty Signature Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
The chosen colour and clarity band is deliberately curated to give a clean, luxurious face-up look that still retains softness and depth. Diamond shape & cut: Marquise cut Colour...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
3.09 Carat Marquise Statement Brilliant White Effortless Elegance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
The chosen colour and clarity band is deliberately curated to give a clean, luxurious face-up look that still retains softness and depth. Diamond shape & cut: Marquise cut Colour...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
3.19 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
It is the kind of specification that seasoned collectors recognise immediately – quietly confident, with nothing left to chance. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour famil...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$101,090 / item
3.91 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Quiet Power
Located in Mumbai, IN
The chosen colour and clarity band is deliberately curated to give a clean, luxurious face-up look that still retains softness and depth. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Col...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.3 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Pure Sophistication
Located in Mumbai, IN
The result is a jewel that feels ‘finished’ to the eye – beautifully resolved rather than simply high on paper grades. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.5 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
It is a specification aimed at clients who expect their jewellery to look impeccable in real-world conditions – from a boardroom to a black-tie gala. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.11 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the kind of cut, colour and clarity balance that feels at home in a serious jewellery wardrobe, alongside important watches and heritage pieces. Diamond shape & cut: Emer...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.48 Carat Pear Statement Modern Nobility High Jewellery Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
The specification is tuned for clients who value nuance – the kind of cut, colour and clarity harmony that reveals itself more with every glance. Diamond shape & cut: Pear cut Co...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2.98 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
The chosen colour and clarity band is deliberately curated to give a clean, luxurious face-up look that still retains softness and depth. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Col...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
4.52 Carat Asscher Statement Brilliant Modern Nobility Heirloom Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Collectors often describe this specification as ‘comfortable to live with’ – elegant for evening, but equally convincing in daylight and everyday settings. Diamond shape & cut: A...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
3.5 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
It is the kind of specification that seasoned collectors recognise immediately – quietly confident, with nothing left to chance. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour famil...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
The result is a jewel that feels ‘finished’ to the eye – beautifully resolved rather than simply high on paper grades. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
3 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the level of specification that quietly signals connoisseurship to anyone who truly understands fine stones. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.8 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Pure Sophistication
Located in Mumbai, IN
The specification is tuned for clients who value nuance – the kind of cut, colour and clarity harmony that reveals itself more with every glance. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.6 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Classic Charm
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald Green Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 1.6 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1.5 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Elegant Sparkle
Located in Mumbai, IN
Collectors often describe this specification as ‘comfortable to live with’ – elegant for evening, but equally convincing in daylight and everyday settings. Diamond shape & cut: E...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.66 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Modern Nobility
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald Green Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 2.66 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (othe...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.3 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Pure Sophistication
Located in Mumbai, IN
The specification is tuned for clients who value nuance – the kind of cut, colour and clarity harmony that reveals itself more with every glance. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.4 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
It is a specification aimed at clients who expect their jewellery to look impeccable in real-world conditions – from a boardroom to a black-tie gala. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.75 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Elegant Sparkle
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the kind of cut, colour and clarity balance that feels at home in a serious jewellery wardrobe, alongside important watches and heritage pieces. Diamond shape & cut: Emer...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Refined Light
Located in Mumbai, IN
The chosen colour and clarity band is deliberately curated to give a clean, luxurious face-up look that still retains softness and depth. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Col...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.99 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Classic Charm
Located in Mumbai, IN
It is the kind of specification that seasoned collectors recognise immediately – quietly confident, with nothing left to chance. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour famil...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.19 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the level of specification that quietly signals connoisseurship to anyone who truly understands fine stones. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.7 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Collectors often describe this specification as ‘comfortable to live with’ – elegant for evening, but equally convincing in daylight and everyday settings. Diamond shape & cut: E...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.48 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring 18K Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
The specification is tuned for clients who value nuance – the kind of cut, colour and clarity harmony that reveals itself more with every glance. Diamond shape & cut: Round cut C...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
5 Carat Emerald Statement Heirloom-Worthy Glow Heirloom Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Emerald cut Colour family: Emerald Green Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 5 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.01 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Radiant Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald Green Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 5.01 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (othe...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Timeless Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
It is the kind of specification that seasoned collectors recognise immediately – quietly confident, with nothing left to chance. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour famil...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.5 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
This balance of cut, colour and clarity is what allows the piece to sit comfortably beside important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.11 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald Green Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 3.11 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (othe...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.34 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Elegant Sparkle
Located in Mumbai, IN
The result is a jewel that feels ‘finished’ to the eye – beautifully resolved rather than simply high on paper grades. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2.64 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Modern Nobility
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald Green Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 2.64 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (othe...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.19 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
The result is a jewel that feels ‘finished’ to the eye – beautifully resolved rather than simply high on paper grades. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.84 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Graceful Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
It is the kind of specification that seasoned collectors recognise immediately – quietly confident, with nothing left to chance. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour famil...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.1 Carat Radiant Statement White Gold Effortless Elegance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Collectors often describe this specification as ‘comfortable to live with’ – elegant for evening, but equally convincing in daylight and everyday settings. Diamond shape & cut: R...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.27 Carat Emerald-cut Statement A Classic Statement Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Emerald cut Colour family: Emerald Green Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 3.27 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Radiant Statement Brilliant White Elegant Sparkle Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the kind of cut, colour and clarity balance that feels at home in a serious jewellery wardrobe, alongside important watches and heritage pieces. Diamond shape & cut: Radi...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant White Sophistication Heirloom Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
The result is a jewel that feels ‘finished’ to the eye – beautifully resolved rather than simply high on paper grades. Diamond shape & cut: Oval cut Colour family: Brilliant Whit...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
The chosen colour and clarity band is deliberately curated to give a clean, luxurious face-up look that still retains softness and depth. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Col...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
3.94 Carat Emerald-cut Statement A Classic Statement Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Collectors often describe this specification as ‘comfortable to live with’ – elegant for evening, but equally convincing in daylight and everyday settings. Diamond shape & cut: E...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.01 Carat Marquise Brilliant Statement pink diamond ring Modern Nobility
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Round cut Colour family: Champagne Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 2.01 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold col...
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Radiant Statement Brilliant White Graceful Brilliance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
The specification is tuned for clients who value nuance – the kind of cut, colour and clarity harmony that reveals itself more with every glance. Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,035,000 / item
3 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy blue 14K Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the kind of cut, colour and clarity balance that feels at home in a serious jewellery wardrobe, alongside important watches and heritage pieces. Diamond shape & cut: Roun...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
It is the kind of specification that seasoned collectors recognise immediately – quietly confident, with nothing left to chance. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour famil...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.2 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Graceful Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
The result is a jewel that feels ‘finished’ to the eye – beautifully resolved rather than simply high on paper grades. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow -Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
It is the kind of specification that seasoned collectors recognise immediately – quietly confident, with nothing left to chance. Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: F...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant Pure Sophistication Heirloom Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
It is the kind of specification that seasoned collectors recognise immediately – quietly confident, with nothing left to chance. Diamond shape & cut: Oval cut Colour family: Bril...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Cushion Statement Brilliant Everyday Royalty Heirloom Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
This balance of cut, colour and clarity is what allows the piece to sit comfortably beside important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape & cut: Cushion cut Colou...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.04 Carat Emerald-cut Statement VS1 Everyday Royalty Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
This balance of cut, colour and clarity is what allows the piece to sit comfortably beside important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald cut Colou...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.5 Carat Marquise Statement Brilliant White Everyday Royalty Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
It is the kind of specification that seasoned collectors recognise immediately – quietly confident, with nothing left to chance. Diamond shape & cut: Marquise cut Colour family: ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.97 Carat Round Brilliant Band Modern Nobility Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
The specification is tuned for clients who value nuance – the kind of cut, colour and clarity harmony that reveals itself more with every glance. Diamond shape & cut: Round cut C...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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