1.70 Carat Purple Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified pear shape natural purple no heat no enhancement Sapphire and diamond engagement ring, with two side diamonds in a Platinum three-stone setting. 1950s.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
5.56 Carat Oval Cut Purple Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases an Oval cut , Vibrant color Purple Sapphire weighing 5.56 carats, flanked by two brilliant cut trapezoid diamonds weighing 0.60 carats total. Elegantly set in a polished pl...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
$1,507Sale Price|20% Off
1.20ct Vivid Lilac Purple Spinel & Diamond Platinum Round Cut Three Stone Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Vivid Lilac Purple Spinel & Diamond Platinum Round Cut Three Stone Ring. 1.20 Total carat. 1.00 Carat natural spinel with a unique vivid purple lilac colour and excellent cl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Three Stone Ring with 7.05ct Purple Garnet
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Three stone ring in 18K Rose Gold and Platinum Featuring Center Stone: 7.05ct Burgundy - Purple garnet Side stones are GIA Certified Natural Diamonds: 0.32ct D VVS1 GIA#147919521...
Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Solid Platinum GIA 15.68ctw Oval Vivid Purple Star Sapphire & Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Purple Color - Very Nice 6 Legged Star - No Heat - Ceylon - 14.64ct (exact) ** See Cert...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum GIA No Heat Purple Violet Color Change Sapphire Trillion Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid .900+ Platinum Weight: 7.60 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 5.16 Carat Sapphire Platinum Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
The magic of this unmatched ring is the blending of the colors. The side sapphires are a soft pink and purple while the center stone is a soft yellow.
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
18k Gold Platinum 2.34ctw GIA No Heat Purple Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Old Cushion Brilliant Cut - Prong Set -Purple Color - Clean - No Heat - Ceylon - 6.88 x 5.43 x 3.86 mm - 1.31ct (exact) *See Certificatio...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.02 Carat Purple Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Excellent Color & Transparency
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD Video. This 3 stone ring is stunning. The superb natural purple / lavender star Sapphire is beautiful.
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Large Oval Purple Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold statement in color and form. This striking ring features a captivating, deep magenta gemstone at its center. The oval-cut stone is flanked by shimmering triangular diamonds, ...
Platinum
1.60ct Unheated Purple Sapphire Cushion Platinum 3-Stone Diamond Ring AGL
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An unheated 1.60 carat natural purple sapphire takes center stage in this elegant three stone platinum alternative engagement ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
3.78ct GIA Emerald Cut Pinkish Purple Sapphire Three Stone Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare 3.78 carat pinkish purple sapphire diamond engagement ring, GIA certified and cut in a refined emerald step cut, anchors this architectural three stone platinum design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Stone 1.52 cts in Platinum Ring w Dia / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embark on a journey of discovery with a captivating Natural Unheated Purple Pink Sapphire Ring. Weighing 1.52 carats, this rare gem is nestled in a Platinum setting, adorned with 0.3...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy oval purplish pink Sapphire and oval diamond three stone engagement ring. This exquisite ring features a stunning 1.82ct center sapphire mounted in a platinum setting, fl...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
$4,144Sale Price|60% Off
'Luscious Lilac', a 2.93 Carat, Three-Stone Pinkish Purple Spinel Ring
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Orloff of Denmark's: Luscious Lilac. This exquisite 950 Platinum Ring showcases a mesmerizing 'Lilac' purple Spinel, radiating a soft, enchanting hue.
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.09 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Three-stone sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural untreated oval sapphire center stone with 2 tapered baguette side diamonds in a three-stone platinum se...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.04 Carats Emerald Cut Purple Pink Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant engagement ring, showcasing a GIA certified 2.04 carats emerald cut purple pink sapphire of Madagascar origin, set on a classic four prong setting. Flanked by heart shape d...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
4.95 Carats Oval Cut Natural Purple Pink Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a natural and vibrant 4.95 carats no heat purple pink sapphire with VVS clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Flanked by three invisibl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
14.61 Carat Radiant Cut Purple Spinel and Diamond Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
14.61 carat radiant cut purple spinel with half moon diamonds .67 carats set in a platinum ring. Size 7.
White Diamond, Spinel, Platinum, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Platinum Rose Gold Purple Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Rose Gold 3.61cts Fancy Brown- Purple, SI1 clarity GIA, Diamond Ring. Set with 2 Tri. Diamonds .71cts
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Pear Cut Purple Amethyst Pink Tourmaline Platinum Ring
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
Custom Order: 2-4 week Delivery A celebration of harmony and vibrant elegance, the Trinity Radiance Ring features a captivating pear-cut amethyst as its centerpiece—ric...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Platinum
Color Change Sapphire Ring, 4.06ct Unheated 3 Stone Platinum Ring GIA Cerftified
Located in Tampa, FL
New platinum 950 ring set with a cushion-cut violet-blue changing to purple Ceylon sapphire, 8.96 x 7.69 x 6.22 mm with a carat weight of 4.06 ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.23 Carat Purple-Pink Natural Sapphire Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
3.23 ct purple-pink natural sapphire oval center Shield side stones D VS1 0.65 tw (2 stones) Round diamond melee on halo, gallery and shank 0.61 tw (134 stones) Platinum 3 stone ring...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2.72 Carat Natural Purple Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
An elegant ring with a 2.72 Carat, Natural Purple Sapphire and 0.24 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Unheated Purple Spinel and White Diamond Baguette Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.24 ct. unheated purple spinel oval with 0.10 ct. good quality white diamond baguettes. Handmade in platinum. Ring size 5.5.
White Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Purple Spinel Cushion and White Diamond Baguette Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.97 ct. purple spinel cushion with 0.30 ct. good quality, white, and bright diamond baguettes. Handmade in platinum. Ring size 6.25.
White Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Leon Mege GIA Certified Purple Garnet with Emeralds Platinum Three-Stone Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
The Suffragette movement of the late 1800s is one of the earliest women’s organizations to fight for women's equality and their right to vote. The Suffragettes were persecuted for v...
Garnet, Platinum
Untreated Purple Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Three rare and stunning purple sapphires glimmer with distinctive color in this eye-catching ring. Weighing approximately 3.00 total carats, these enchanting rose-cut jewels exhibit ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Purple Star Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and unusual 2.62 ct. purple star sapphire oval cabochon with 0.24 ct. good quality white diamond baguettes. Handmade in platinum. Ring size 7.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
New Platinum GIA 5.04ctw Pear No Heat Purple Sapphire & Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Top Quality No Heat Purple Sapphire w/ Diamond Sides Ring --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Great Color, Cut & Shape - Stunning Purple Color - N...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
3.78 Carat Pinkish Purple Sapphire Emerald Cut Diamond Trapezoid Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxury Three-Stone Platinum 3.78-carat Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring By Merkaba Beverly Hills.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Emerald, Platinum
1.20 Carat Natural Light Purple Spinel Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Very light purple natural no heat Spinel with no enhancements in its original 1940-1950 handmade Platinum three-stone setting with side diamonds. 1 cushion natural very light purpl...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
GIA Pinkish Purple Oval Shape Sapphire Ring in Platinum & 18K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 5.09 ct. pinkish purple sapphire oval and pink sapphire side stone ovals.
Sapphire, Rose Gold, Platinum
Purple 3.23 Carat Sapphire 2 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A passionately beautiful purple sapphire engagement ring in an elegant 3 stone setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Neoclassical 4.95 CTW Purple Sapphire Diamond Platinum Zeus Intaglio Art Deco Ri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval intaglio of sapphire weighing approximately 4.60 carats Translucent and medium light purple in color Carved to depict a bearded Greek warrior adorned in an eagle ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds 3.34 Carat Fancy Pinkish Purple Diamond Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Alluring engagement ring crafted in Platinum and 18 karat Rose Gold, showcasing a jaw dropping GIA Certified 3.34 carat Natural Fancy Pinkish Purple Radiant cut diamond with a clarit...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1.60 Carat Unheated Purple Sapphire Three Stone Platinum Ring - Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare, unheated 1.60 carat Purple Sapphire takes center stage in this elegant three stone platinum ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
2.56 Carat Purple Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
2.56 Carat Purple Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Purple Spinel Three-Stone Platinum Ring with Trapezoid Diamond Accents
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Features and Specifications This natural Purple Spinel platinum ring is the epitome of luxury: Center Stone: 3.98-carat Purple Spinel, cushion cut, renowned for its bold and vibrant...
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamo...
Purple-Pink Sapphire Three-Stone Platinum and Rose Gold Ring with Pear Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sensational 2.77 Carat Ceylon Purple-Pink Sapphire Three-Stone Platinum and Rose Gold Ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple ...
GIA Color-Changing 1.71 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exclusive 1.71 Carat Color-Changing Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Lavender Sapphire Three-Stone Platinum Diamond Ring - Perfect Luxury Gift
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Splendid 2.17 Carat Lavender Sapphire Three-Stone Diamond Platinum Ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Prepare to be captivated by the beauty of this exceptional 2.17-carat unhea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Blue ...
Diamond and Purple Jade Cabochon Three-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
The elegant platinum presents the perfect backdrop for the sublime purple jade in this gorgeous ring that offers stylish, prestigious appearance. The jade weighs 9.40 carats and it i...
White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
3.32ct Bluish Violet Oval Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring – GIA
By Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unheated Bluish Violet Oval Sapphire Engagement Ring – GIA Certified Sri Lankan Sapphire with Pear-Shaped Diamonds in Platinum – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. A Rare Masterpiece of...
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Dia...
1.78 Carat Oval Purple Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
1.78 carat Oval Purple Sapphire set with two oval diamonds weighing 1.00 carats (GIA - F /VS) set in a platinum ring
White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
6.44 Carat Purple Pink Unheated Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum 3 stone ring consisting of 1 oval shaped purple pink sapphire weighing 6.44 carats, measuring 12.00 x 8.80 x 7.20mm with GIA certificate #1162052362 stating No Heat, the cen...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
13.53 Carat Purple Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Purple sapphire and diamond ring, centering on an emerald-cut natural purple sapphire weighing 13.53 carats, with two pear-shaped diamond shoulders weighing approximately 0.84 total ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Unique Rare Natural Fancy Purple-Pink Oval Cut Diamond Ring
By Zeit Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous, GIA certified, .54ct Fancy Purple-Pink (VS2), oval cut diamond set in a handmade platinum and diamond ring, featuring two chameleon pear shape diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...
Tiffany & Co .95 Carat Diamond Platinum Rose Gold Heart Lock Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co Enchant diamond heart lock pendant necklace in platinum with 18k rose gold lock center and 195 round brilliant cut diamonds. 16 inch 18k white gold chain. 195 round bri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Orloff of Denmark, 1.32 Carat Basalt Sapphire Diamond Ring set in 14K White Gold
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Unheated Bluish Green Basalt Sapphire Diamond Ring set in 14 Karat White Gold: In the realm of pure enchantment, behold the captivating beauty of a bluish-green basalt sapphire rin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Orloff of Denmark, 2.52 Carat, Deep Purplish Pink Spinel Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Orloff of Denmark's own; 'Amaranth Treasure' This wonderful three-stone ring features a 2.52 carat purplish pink spinel along with two VVS2, F-Colored trapezoid diamonds on each side...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
4.96 Carat Green Beryl Square Radiant Cut Platinum Engagement Ring by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined platinum diamond engagement ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, centered by a natural green beryl weighing 4.96 carats in a square radiant cut. The vivid green hue is pa...
Beryl, Green Beryl, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond weighing 2.03 carats, J color, SI2 clarity, GIA #2225747200. The also features several accenting Baguette and...
Diamond, Platinum
Baume & Mercier Montre Mecanique Or Malachite 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in PARIS, FR
Baume & Mercier watch circa 1970 in 18k yellow gold (750/1000), oval case, signed malachite dial, mechanical movement (manual winding), signed green leather strap, signed gold-tone m...
Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous antique Edwardian old mine cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 18k yell...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,996Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock
By Raymond Lee Jewelers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18k Yellow Gold Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This exquisite GIA-certified 18k Yellow Gold engagement ring features a 3.01-carat radiant-cut diamond, co...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$656Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Signet Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring, Signet Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.25 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style, every occasion or any o...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 5.03 carat royal blue sapphire cushion cut platinum three stone ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a refined collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagemen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tour de force. With an original platinum Art Deco mounting and 7.53 carat emerald cut diamond, this spectacular engagement ring is all about strength of style. Circa 1920. Diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,913Sale Price / item|44% Off
Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal and diamonds ring in 14k gold. Genuine opal ring. Gold ring with opal Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) Main stone - opal, black with color play, o...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
Edwardian 4.47 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Edwardian 4.47 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.85ct Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø6.5US/4.3g
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance - styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold holding natural Blue Sapphire stone and eight rose - cut Diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm Wide 14K White Gold Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This wide rainbow galaxy confetti ring is scattered with a total of 1.36 carats of sapphires, rubies, and tsavorite garnets to make a bold statement cigar band. These rainbow gemston...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Ruby, Sap...
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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