GIA 2.22ct Emerald Vintage 3-Stone Heart & Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from high-quality platinum , this diamond ring is in brand new condition, reflecting exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.8ct Oval Vintage 3-Stone Heart & Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from high-quality platinum , this diamond ring is in brand new condition, reflecting exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.31 Carats Total Five Heart Shape Diamond Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic and stunning wedding band, showcasing five brilliant heart shape diamonds weighing 5.31 carats total certified by GIA as H-I-J color and SI2-I1 clarity, set on an alternati...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Studded Heart 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Studded Heart 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring is a romantic and elegant design, perfect for expressing love and luxury. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this ring features a gr...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Certified Untreated 8.14 Carat Jadeite Jade A Fei Cui Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Certified Untreated 8.14 Carat Jadeite Jade Grade A Fei Cui and Diamond Platinum Ring. Set in a pointed straight shank with a 3-stone diamond cluster flanking the center stone.
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Diamond Starlight 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Heart Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Starlight 14K Yellow Gold Heart Open Wrap Ring is a dazzling piece that brings together the beauty of Natural Diamonds and vibrant Coral in a stunning design. Crafted in ...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Heart Cut 14 (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your style with this stunning Yellow Heart-Cut Diamond Eternity Band, expertly crafted in 14K gold. Featuring a full circle of brilliantly faceted heart-shaped yellow stones,...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 1.2 Carat Pear Vintage three-Stone Heart & Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from high-quality platinum , this diamond ring is in brand new condition, reflecting exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
Sapphire Diamond ring Yellow diamond ring 18KT gold Exquisite
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Yellow sapphire with fine diamonds on the side made in platinum. A cocktail or an engagement ring out of this world indeed!
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pear Cut Emerald Heart Motif 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pear Cut Emerald Heart Motif 14K Gold Ring combines vibrant gemstones and diamonds in a luxurious, timeless design. Crafted in 14K yellow and rose gold, the ring features a stunn...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Heart Band 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pink Enamel Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made from 14K yellow gold, the Baby Pink Enamel Diamond Eternity Ring showcases a delicate balance of natural diamonds and unique enamel accents. With 0.15 CT of diamonds set alongsi...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Mini Heart Band Pave 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mini Heart Band Pave 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Accent Ring features the timeless beauty of natural diamonds set in 14K yellow gold. With 0.05 CT of sparkling diamonds, this elegant...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 7.18 Carat Unheated Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Heart Diamond Halo Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional three stone ring centered by a 4.06 carat natural blue sapphire, beautifully cut in an elegant octagonal step cut and displaying a rich, intense blue color with remark...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 3.64 Carats Total Heart Shape Yellow Diamond Halo Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish wedding band style showcasing vibrant heart shape fancy yellow diamonds weighing 3.64 carats total, VS in Clarity, Mounted in 18K Yellow Gold three-prong setting. Each surr...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1.47 Carat Oval Pink Spinel and Diamond Platinum Ring by Merkaba Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Enchanting Pink Spinel At the heart of this platinum ring lies a 1.47-carat Pink Spinel of exceptional brilliance.
Spinel, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
GIA Certified 7.20 Carat D color Flawless Type 2A Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Centered upon a 7.2 Carat D Flawless Heart Shape flanked by Pear Shape D Falwless Diamonds weighing 1.40 Carats. Heart shape is GIA certified as Type IIA Set in Platinum
Diamond, Platinum
0.25ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The minimal metal exposure enhances the dazzling brilliance, making it a perfect choice to capture her heart. Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Total Carat Weight: 0.25 Stone...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.52 Carat Princess Double Prong Set Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
With a beautiful I and SI2 grading, this piece sparkles with an unparalleled brilliance, drawing the eye and enchanting the heart. Crafted in platinum , the ring's design highlights ...
Diamond, Platinum
$59,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Heart-Cut NO HEAT Ruby and Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Romantic and refined ring centered by a GIA-certified natural ruby cut suggests a heart shape, weighing 2.36 carats, with a rich red color and excellent transparency.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.81 Carat Heart Shape Emerald Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and rare heart-shaped emerald of exceptional size, weighing 10.81 carats, takes center stage in this elegant and timeless ring. Certified by GIA, the emerald displays a ri...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4.49 carat Oval Pink Sapphire with two Heart Diamonds in a Platinum ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
4.49 carat Oval Pink Sapphire with two Heart Diamonds .67 carats set in a handmade Platinum ring
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Intense Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Keith Davis
Located in Sarasota, FL
Hand Fabricated Ring by Keith Davis for Thayer Jewelers. Containing one GIA certified Intense Yellow heart shape diamond weighing 0.63 carats and one EGL certified E color diamond we...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k 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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