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.50 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
.50 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

.50 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 6.4 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Certified Natural Colombian Emerald 3.38 ct  3.20 ct Old-Cut Diamonds, Platinum
Certified Natural Colombian Emerald 3.38 ct  3.20 ct Old-Cut Diamonds, Platinum

Certified Natural Colombian Emerald 3.38 ct 3.20 ct Old-Cut Diamonds, Platinum

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

An exceptional mid-century platinum ring, designed in the refined spirit of the 1950s Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.07 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Antique Art Deco 1.07 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring

Antique Art Deco 1.07 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Emerald Cut fine quality diamond set in a classic platinum mounting with baguette cuts

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.60 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond GIA Multi Diamond Platinum Ring
Art Deco 1.60 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond GIA Multi Diamond Platinum Ring

Art Deco 1.60 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond GIA Multi Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Statement Ring. Showcasing a dazzling GIA Certified 1.60 Carat Emerald cut Diamond; D color, VS1 clarity

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

French Art Deco 1.72 Carat Emerald 3.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1935
French Art Deco 1.72 Carat Emerald 3.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1935

French Art Deco 1.72 Carat Emerald 3.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1935

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

impressive antique emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated setting is

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.15 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 5.15 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 5.15 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Handmade Colombian vivid green Emerald and diamond ring. Cabochon GIA certified center stone with

Category

Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

harmonious blend of diamonds and emeralds. At its heart lies an elongated rectangular old cushion-cut diamond

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco diamond sapphire platinum ring
Art Deco diamond sapphire platinum ring

Art Deco diamond sapphire platinum ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

contrast and vivid blue intensity. The sleek platinum setting enhances both the diamonds’ sparkle and the

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.77 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Art Deco 1.77 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Art Deco 1.77 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in London, GB

Remaining Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.08ct Tested As: Platinum Period: Circa. 1930 Box: The Vintage Jeweller

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emerald and 1.33 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Emerald and 1.33 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Emerald and 1.33 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with platinum settings. The pierced

Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Emerald Cut 1.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Emerald Cut 1.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Emerald Cut 1.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

karat yellow gold and platinum set ring; part of our antique emerald engagement rings collection. This

Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 4.38 Carat Step-Cut Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1930
Art Deco 4.38 Carat Step-Cut Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1930

Art Deco 4.38 Carat Step-Cut Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1930

Located in London, GB

Art Deco step-cut diamond flanked solitaire ring. Centrally set with a rectangular step-cut diamond

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Ruby and Emerald Dress Ring
Art Deco Diamond Ruby and Emerald Dress Ring

Art Deco Diamond Ruby and Emerald Dress Ring

Located in London, GB

(1.5mm) Emerald Dimensions: 48 (2mm - 1mm) Tested As: Platinum Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

0.50 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.94 Carat Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring Circa 1935
0.50 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.94 Carat Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring Circa 1935

0.50 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.94 Carat Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring Circa 1935

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.50 carat Colombian emerald, 1.94 carat diamond, platinum

Category

Vintage 1930s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s Granat 0.85 Carat Emerald Ring with Diamonds
Antique Art Deco 1930s Granat 0.85 Carat Emerald Ring with Diamonds

Antique Art Deco 1930s Granat 0.85 Carat Emerald Ring with Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with an Emerald cut Emerald center stone weighing approximately 0.85

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring
Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring

Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

detail Tested with partial stamps for platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 1/4 and sizable Measures north

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Art Deco Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring

Art Deco Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring

Located in Weston, MA

This delicate Art Deco ring features a vibrant Columbian cabochon emerald in a platinum openwork

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Platinum Engagement Ring
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Platinum Engagement Ring

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco sapphire and diamond cluster platinum engagement ring This beautiful Art Deco ring is

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Center Diamond

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, circa 1935.
Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, circa 1935.

Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, circa 1935.

Located in London, GB

Art Deco emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut natural Muzo emerald

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

ART DECO 1940 Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 2.34 Cwt Carre Diamonds & Emeralds
ART DECO 1940 Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 2.34 Cwt Carre Diamonds & Emeralds

ART DECO 1940 Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 2.34 Cwt Carre Diamonds & Emeralds

Located in Miami, FL

An art-deco platinum ring with large sapphire and diamonds. This beautiful ring was created in

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

20.00 Carat Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring
20.00 Carat Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring

20.00 Carat Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Absolutely stunning 1930's oval cabochon emerald, sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. A Staggering

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Early 20th Century South American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

AGL Cert. 12 Carat Colombian Emerald Art Deco Antique Platinum Ring
AGL Cert. 12 Carat Colombian Emerald Art Deco Antique Platinum Ring

AGL Cert. 12 Carat Colombian Emerald Art Deco Antique Platinum Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Antique AGL-certified 12 carat square emerald cut Colombian emerald in platinum Art Deco filigree

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.40 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
1.40 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

1.40 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] (Metal has

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Ring
Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Ring

Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in MADRID, ES

This Art Deco-style ring is crafted in Platinum 950 and features an aquamarine and diamonds. It has

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald-Cut 2.09 Carat Diamond Baguette Flanked Solitaire Ring
Art Deco Emerald-Cut 2.09 Carat Diamond Baguette Flanked Solitaire Ring

Art Deco Emerald-Cut 2.09 Carat Diamond Baguette Flanked Solitaire Ring

Located in London, GB

Art Deco emerald-cut diamond flanked solitaire. Centrally set with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond

Category

Vintage 1930s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 4.02 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Art Deco 4.02 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring

Art Deco 4.02 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.02 carat emerald cut diamond solitaire ring

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring. 1.10ct Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring I VS2
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring. 1.10ct Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring I VS2

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring. 1.10ct Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring I VS2

Located in New York, NY

, Resizable This exquisite Art Deco ring showcases a stunning approx. 1.10-carat emerald-cut diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 2.38 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring, Circa 1935
Antique 2.38 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring, Circa 1935

Antique 2.38 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring, Circa 1935

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.38 carat emerald cut diamond solitaire ring in platinum

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Diamond and Ruby Ring in Platinum
Oscar Heyman Diamond and Ruby Ring in Platinum

Oscar Heyman Diamond and Ruby Ring in Platinum

By Oscar Heyman

Located in Wailea, HI

Elevate Your Style with the Oscar Heyman Diamond and Ruby Ring in Platinum 💍 Indulge in the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 0.75ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s
Art Deco 0.75ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s

Art Deco 0.75ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s

Located in London, GB

A vibrant 0.75 carat emerald sits central in this Art Deco square cluster ring. The beautiful green

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.21 Carat Emerald and 0.60 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
2.21 Carat Emerald and 0.60 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

2.21 Carat Emerald and 0.60 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our emerald engagement ring collection. This

Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 3.40ct Cabochon Cut Emerald and 2.72ct Diamond Cocktail Ring
Antique 3.40ct Cabochon Cut Emerald and 2.72ct Diamond Cocktail Ring

Antique 3.40ct Cabochon Cut Emerald and 2.72ct Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning antique 3.40 carat Colombian emerald and 2.72 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage East West Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring I VS2
Vintage East West Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring I VS2

Vintage East West Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring I VS2

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Art Deco ring showcases a stunning approx. 1.10-carat emerald-cut diamond, graded I

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Ring, Circa 1935
Art Deco Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Ring, Circa 1935

Art Deco Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Ring, Circa 1935

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco aquamarine sapphire diamond and platinum ring, with an emerald-cut aquamarine, with

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 0.25ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s
Antique 0.25ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s

Antique 0.25ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s

Located in London, GB

This beautiful 1930s cluster ring showcases a vibrant 0.25 carat emerald at its centre. The emerald

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Peter Suchy 41.28 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
Peter Suchy 41.28 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring

Peter Suchy 41.28 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Incredible and stunning, This 41.28 carat Santa Maria bright crisp blue 1930's emerald cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Antique 0.50 Carat Emerald and 0.33 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Antique 0.50 Carat Emerald and 0.33 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring

Antique 0.50 Carat Emerald and 0.33 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of Art Deco emerald rings. This

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 14.75 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Art Deco 14.75 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring

Art Deco 14.75 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

diamonds adorn the platinum ring. Ring Size: 5 (can be sized) Metal: Platinum (stamped and/or tested

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

17.01 Carat Kunzite Diamond Platinum Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
17.01 Carat Kunzite Diamond Platinum Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring

17.01 Carat Kunzite Diamond Platinum Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage 1930's Art Deco carat kunzite and diamond ring. 17.01 carat emerald cut pink kunzite center

Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 0.25ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1930s
Antique 0.25ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1930s

Antique 0.25ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1930s

Located in London, GB

emerald, flanked by transitional cut diamonds. The emerald cut stone weighs 0.25 carat and is claw set

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1939 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS9 / 2.1 gr
1939 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS9 / 2.1 gr

1939 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS9 / 2.1 gr

Located in SE

Art - Deco period Three Stones Ring decorated with natural Emerald stone and rose - cut Diamonds

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco with Platinum Accents, Diamonds, and Sapphires 18k Gold Ring
Art Deco with Platinum Accents, Diamonds, and Sapphires 18k Gold Ring

Art Deco with Platinum Accents, Diamonds, and Sapphires 18k Gold Ring

Located in MADRID, ES

Elegant Art Deco-style ring crafted in 18k gold with platinum accents, featuring diamonds and

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Art Deco Certified No Heat Burmese Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
French Art Deco Certified No Heat Burmese Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring

French Art Deco Certified No Heat Burmese Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Sublime Art Deco ring, it is closed set in the center, of a

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Emerald Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
Antique Emerald Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold

Antique Emerald Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive emerald cut 0.97 carat emerald and 0.36 carat diamond ring in yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

15.83 Carat Natural Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring
15.83 Carat Natural Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring

15.83 Carat Natural Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Retro Art Deco 1935 natural untreated Aqua, ruby and diamond cocktail ring. At the center of this

Category

Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Platinum Emerald Diamond Ring 1930 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact platinum emerald diamond ring 1930 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. You’re likely to find the perfect platinum emerald diamond ring 1930 among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a platinum emerald diamond ring 1930 has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Asprey International Limited are consistently popular. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a platinum emerald diamond ring 1930, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Platinum Emerald Diamond Ring 1930?

On average, a platinum emerald diamond ring 1930 at 1stDibs sells for $10,074, while they’re typically $1,240 on the low end and $300,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

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 ringsvintage 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.