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Art Deco 2.30 carat sapphire diamond platinum three stone ring
Art Deco 2.30 carat sapphire diamond platinum three stone ring

Art Deco 2.30 carat sapphire diamond platinum three stone ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

-toned elegance. The platinum setting allows the gemstones to take center stage while lending the ring a

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Tiffany & Co. Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring

Tiffany & Co. Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

overpowering the central stones. The platinum setting provides a cool, sophisticated backdrop that enhances the

Category

20th Century American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.01 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald Three-Stone Platinum Ring
GIA Certified 6.01 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald Three-Stone Platinum Ring

GIA Certified 6.01 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald Three-Stone Platinum Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

This sophisticated three-stone ring centers on a stunning 6.01 carat cushion-cut emerald, certified

Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

1918 Antique 3 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 8.75 / 3.1gr
1918 Antique 3 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 8.75 / 3.1gr

1918 Antique 3 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 8.75 / 3.1gr

Located in SE

nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and examined and doing

Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Old European cut three stone diamond navette ring
Edwardian Old European cut three stone diamond navette ring

Edwardian Old European cut three stone diamond navette ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

composition without distracting from the center stones. Crafted in platinum, the setting provides a cool

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Platinum

Harry Winston GIA Certified 8.54 Carat Marquise Diamond Three Stone Ring
Harry Winston GIA Certified 8.54 Carat Marquise Diamond Three Stone Ring

Harry Winston GIA Certified 8.54 Carat Marquise Diamond Three Stone Ring

By Harry Winston

Located in New York, NY

enhances the center stone without overwhelming it. Elegant, rare, and unmistakably iconic, this ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.42 Carat Purplish Pink Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring
GIA Certified 2.42 Carat Purplish Pink Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring

GIA Certified 2.42 Carat Purplish Pink Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring

Located in Miami, FL

and platinum three-stone setting with trillion-cut diamond side stones. Platinum and yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Graff GIA 3.54 Carat H VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Graff GIA 3.54 Carat H VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring

Graff GIA 3.54 Carat H VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring

By Graff

Located in New York, NY

three-stone ring is both powerful and effortlessly elegant. Key Details GRAFF signed platinum three

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco French Platinum Ring, Emerald and Old-Cut Diamonds
Art Deco French Platinum Ring, Emerald and Old-Cut Diamonds

Art Deco French Platinum Ring, Emerald and Old-Cut Diamonds

Located in MONTMORENCY, FR

This superb Art Deco platinum ring showcases a vibrant step-cut emerald of approximately 1.5 carats

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

J. Birnbach GIA 8.33 Carat D Flawless Marquise Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
J. Birnbach GIA 8.33 Carat D Flawless Marquise Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring

J. Birnbach GIA 8.33 Carat D Flawless Marquise Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring

By J. Birnbach

Located in New York, NY

This extraordinary platinum three-stone ring showcases a truly elite center diamond, making it a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

C. Dunaigre Certified 9.78 Carat No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring
C. Dunaigre Certified 9.78 Carat No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring

C. Dunaigre Certified 9.78 Carat No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant three-stone ring is centered by a magnificent natural sapphire weighing 9.78 carats

Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 9.14 carat Emerald Cut diamond E Color Platinum Ring
GIA Certified 9.14 carat Emerald Cut diamond E Color Platinum Ring

GIA Certified 9.14 carat Emerald Cut diamond E Color Platinum Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

, measuring 14.84 x 10.74 x 6.19 mm, offers a beautifully elongated presence, while the platinum setting

Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1913 Ring 0.25ct Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS9.5/ 3gr
1913 Ring 0.25ct Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS9.5/ 3gr

1913 Ring 0.25ct Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS9.5/ 3gr

Located in SE

nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and examined and doing

Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1937 Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/ 2.1gr
1937 Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/ 2.1gr

1937 Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/ 2.1gr

Located in SE

the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØU7.25 /2.25gr
Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØU7.25 /2.25gr

Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØU7.25 /2.25gr

Located in SE

nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and examined and doing

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Oval Cut Diamond D Color VVS2 Clarity Platinum Ring
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Oval Cut Diamond D Color VVS2 Clarity Platinum Ring

GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Oval Cut Diamond D Color VVS2 Clarity Platinum Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

presence. The platinum setting provides a luminous and enduring base, enhancing both contrast and sparkle.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1912 Antique Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 5.5 US / 2.0 gr
1912 Antique Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 5.5 US / 2.0 gr

1912 Antique Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 5.5 US / 2.0 gr

Located in SE

Three stones Ring with crown top in Platinum on 18K Yellow Gold Ring featuring old European diamond

Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.03 Carat Princess Cut Diamond with Trillion Diamond in Platinum
GIA Certified 5.03 Carat Princess Cut Diamond with Trillion Diamond in Platinum

GIA Certified 5.03 Carat Princess Cut Diamond with Trillion Diamond in Platinum

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

inclusions visible under close examination. Set in platinum, the setting ensures durability and a luxurious

Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1920s Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring – CISGEM Certified
1920s Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring – CISGEM Certified

1920s Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring – CISGEM Certified

Located in Roma, RM

ring is crafted in white metal (consistent with platinum work of the period) and accented with old-cut

Category

Vintage 1920s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

GIA Certified 10.01 Carat Cushion Brilliant Diamond Ring
GIA Certified 10.01 Carat Cushion Brilliant Diamond Ring

GIA Certified 10.01 Carat Cushion Brilliant Diamond Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

depth. The stone is elegantly mounted in 18k white gold, set with tapered baguette diamonds on the

Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

J. Birnbach GIA Certified 3.10 Carat Antique Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 3.10 Carat Antique Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Ring

J. Birnbach GIA Certified 3.10 Carat Antique Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Ring

By J. Birnbach

Located in New York, NY

- Handmade platinum three-stone setting - Ring size 6 Purchase includes a premium ring box, original GIA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.51 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
GIA Certified 6.51 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring

GIA Certified 6.51 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional natural fancy color diamond ring, centered on a GIA certified 6.51 carat Fancy

Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1946 Ring natural 2.25ct. Sapphire 0.2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS5.75 /2.8gr
1946 Ring natural 2.25ct. Sapphire 0.2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS5.75 /2.8gr

1946 Ring natural 2.25ct. Sapphire 0.2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS5.75 /2.8gr

Located in SE

Three Stone Cluster Ring in solid 18K set with octagon cut natural Blue Sapphire accented with 2

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø7.25 US / 9 gr
Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø7.25 US / 9 gr

Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø7.25 US / 9 gr

Located in SE

Ring. Hallmarked: 750 and Swedish customs marks. Three eight-cut Diamond set in Platinum bezels with

Category

Vintage 1960s European Empire Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

GIA Certified 10.03-carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring
GIA Certified 10.03-carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring

GIA Certified 10.03-carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

an extraordinary 10.03-carat Emerald-Cut Diamond, showcased in a platinum ring with a refined pavé

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 8-carat Cut-Cornered Rectangular Diamond Ring
GIA Certified 8-carat Cut-Cornered Rectangular Diamond Ring

GIA Certified 8-carat Cut-Cornered Rectangular Diamond Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

in a bespoke platinum setting with perfectly matched trapezoid side stones. Certified by GIA with the

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1933 Nordic Ring natural Blue Spinel Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 /1.7gr
1933 Nordic Ring natural Blue Spinel Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 /1.7gr

1933 Nordic Ring natural Blue Spinel Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 /1.7gr

Located in SE

Art -Deco period Three stones Ring featuring a band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Spinel, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1959 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.75US / 2.3 gr
1959 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.75US / 2.3 gr

1959 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.75US / 2.3 gr

Located in SE

nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and examined and doing

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.45ctw Emeralds solid 14K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 1.6 gr
Antique Ring natural 0.45ctw Emeralds solid 14K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 1.6 gr

Antique Ring natural 0.45ctw Emeralds solid 14K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 1.6 gr

Located in SE

nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and examined and doing

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond E Color and VVS1 Clarity Ring
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond E Color and VVS1 Clarity Ring

GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond E Color and VVS1 Clarity Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

without specialized equipment. Its pristine structure allows light to flow effortlessly through the stone

Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960 Nordic Ring 7ct. Rubellite Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø10.75 US/ 5gr
1960 Nordic Ring 7ct. Rubellite Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø10.75 US/ 5gr

1960 Nordic Ring 7ct. Rubellite Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø10.75 US/ 5gr

Located in SE

outdoors. Stones of the rings photographed alone may look a bit differently when on hand because your

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25
Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25

Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25

Located in SE

Antique Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with Platinum /or White Gold clusters holding 3 natural

Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Ring Mabe Pearl 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS 6.5/ 4gr
Antique Art Deco Ring Mabe Pearl 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS 6.5/ 4gr

Antique Art Deco Ring Mabe Pearl 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS 6.5/ 4gr

Located in SE

day, both indoors and outdoors. Stones of the rings photographed alone may look a bit differently when

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

GRS Certified 8.69 Carat Colombian Emerald with Trillion Diamond Accents
GRS Certified 8.69 Carat Colombian Emerald with Trillion Diamond Accents

GRS Certified 8.69 Carat Colombian Emerald with Trillion Diamond Accents

Located in Chicago, IL

laboratory, a highly desirable characteristic among collectors of fine emeralds. The stone is envisioned in

Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond with Trapezoid on side
GIA Certified 10 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond with Trapezoid on side

GIA Certified 10 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond with Trapezoid on side

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

trapezoid-cut diamonds, carefully matched to enhance the geometry and strength of the main stone without

Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

1.03 Carat Round-Cut Diamond in Platinum 900 Channel Setting Half-Eternity Ring
1.03 Carat Round-Cut Diamond in Platinum 900 Channel Setting Half-Eternity Ring

1.03 Carat Round-Cut Diamond in Platinum 900 Channel Setting Half-Eternity Ring

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

: Women's Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 7.25 Weight: 5.52 Grams Width: 5.2 MM   Stone Details: Type

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Round Brilliant Diamond 5 Stone Semi Eternity Band Ring in Platinum
Round Brilliant Diamond 5 Stone Semi Eternity Band Ring in Platinum

Round Brilliant Diamond 5 Stone Semi Eternity Band Ring in Platinum

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This elegant platinum diamond ring showcases a classic five-stone design with beautifully matched

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring

GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking and architectural three-stone diamond ring centered by a magnificent GIA certified 3.02

Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Classic Three Stone Ring with 1.71ct Emerald Cut Diamond Set in Platinum
Classic Three Stone Ring with 1.71ct Emerald Cut Diamond Set in Platinum

Classic Three Stone Ring with 1.71ct Emerald Cut Diamond Set in Platinum

Located in Tampa, FL

Elegant platinum three stone engagement ring featuring a 1.71 ct GIA-certified J VVS2 emerald-cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Three-Stone Ring 4.10ct Emerald Cut Natural Diamond GIA with Trillions
Platinum Three-Stone Ring 4.10ct Emerald Cut Natural Diamond GIA with Trillions

Platinum Three-Stone Ring 4.10ct Emerald Cut Natural Diamond GIA with Trillions

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

Title Platinum Three-Stone Ring 4.10ct Emerald Cut Diamond GIA Certified Trillion Sides Size 6.5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Rose Cut Engagement Ring, Three Stone Diamond (GIA Approx. 2-Carats)
Platinum Rose Cut Engagement Ring, Three Stone Diamond (GIA Approx. 2-Carats)

Platinum Rose Cut Engagement Ring, Three Stone Diamond (GIA Approx. 2-Carats)

Located in New York, NY

touch of brilliance without overpowering the main stones. Handcrafted in luxurious platinum, this ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum 2.08ct Diamond Ring MF01-072125
Platinum 2.08ct Diamond Ring MF01-072125

Platinum 2.08ct Diamond Ring MF01-072125

By LB Exclusive

Located in Southampton, PA

A clean and classic three-stone setting rounds out the elegant look of this platinum band. Right at

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage ruby diamond platinum cluster ring
Vintage ruby diamond platinum cluster ring

Vintage ruby diamond platinum cluster ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

dimension and radiance, creating a beautifully balanced composition that enhances the center stone without

Category

20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Platinum Ring Settings Without Stones For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of platinum ring settings without stones. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from platinum, gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 10 vintage examples as well as 21 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of platinum ring settings without stones to choose from, but Art Deco and contemporary platinum ring settings without stones are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Hancocks, Antinori Fine Jewels and Eytan Brandes are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for brilliant cut platinum ring settings without stones and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cushion cut alternatives. Most of our platinum ring settings without stones for sale are for women, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Platinum Ring Settings Without Stones?

Prices for platinum ring settings without stones start at $5,480 and top out at $440,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $18,320.

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.