Mid-Century 0.94 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.84 carat total J color with VS2 clarity - set with tri-beaded prongs in a pierced 'W' basket Flanked by single cut diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.33 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring transitional cut diamonds bead set to front in a row Weighing approximately 0.33 carat total - eye clean and bright Accented by engraved scroll motif profile and shank Comp...
Diamond, Platinum
Modernist 5.60 CTW Blue Sapphire Platinum Geometric Unisex Men's Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut sapphire weighing approximately 5.60 carats Transparent medium vibrant blue in color - flush set east to west Flanked by pierced geometric motif shoulders Wi...
Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R2273 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.8 Grams Ring Size: 8 1/2 Center Diamond: 1.20 cts - GIA # 5231518268 Color: K Clarity: SI1 Side Diamonds: Approximately .25 cts Color: K...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.38 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage French Cut Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring French cut diamonds channel set fully around Weighing approximately 1.38 carats total H color with VS2 to SI2 clarity Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 8 3/4 and n...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 4.43 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Foliate Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing 4.43 carats - transparent vibrant blue Natural Sri Lankan in origin with no indications of heat treatment Set with tab-like prongs in an ornat...
Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.47 CTW Diamond Platinum Scrolling Foliate Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.35 carat G color with VS2 clarity - bead set in a milgrain octagonal form head Flanked by pierced geometric shoulders be...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Triple Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Triple Cluster Dimensions: 19x9mm Weight: 2.9g
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Turquoise Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R2240 Metal: Platinum Weight: 7.4 Grams Ring Size: 8 1/4 Diamonds: Approximately 1.20 cts Color: J Clarity: SI2 Turquoise: Approximately 3 cts Measurements: Top of the ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Art Deco 0.78 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.46 carat - K color with SI1 clarity Bead set in a square form head with a pierced geometric motif marquise shaped surro...
Diamond, Platinum
Modern Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones are set in platinum. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Height Off Finger: 7mm Weight: 8.3g
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum 14K Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Buckle Ring, Unisex, USA, 0.15ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stamped inside the band is PLATINUM 14K. The ring size is 8 1/2 and has a gold weight of 3.85 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.17 CTW European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Trellis Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing in approximately 1.02 carat - I color and VS clarity Bead set in a square form with a pierced milgrain detail surround Featuring a pie...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,995Sale Price|42% Off
Platinum Diamond "Filigree Retro" Ring with EGL Certified Old European Cut 1.09
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: ROUND DIAMOND DIAMONDS: 1 PCS CARAT TOTAL WEIGHT: APPROXIMATELY 1.09CTW color: G clarity: SI3 certified: EGL cut: Old European...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.52 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1.28 carats - L color with VS2 clarity Set with engraved wide prongs with a pierced scrolling plume motif gallery Flanked by ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1 Ct Round Pink Sapphire 2 Baguettes Diamond in Platinum Ring, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Pink Sapphire specially of this quality are very expensive . Platinum 4.9 Grams Ring Size 8 ( can be altered for free of charge) Its very hard to capture the true color and ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum & 1.87 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Professionally tests at platinum. Marks: Unmarked Ring Size: ca. 8 Gemstone Measurements: 1 Old European cut diamond: ca. 7-59 - 7.77 x 4.96mm Total Approximate Carat Weights of ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum 2.75ctw Chunky Old Mine Diamond 3 Row Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid .900 Platinum Weight: 7.90 Grams Ring Size: 8 (We can custom size this ring - Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 12.7mm (0.5") (to...
Diamond, Platinum
De Beers Classic Diamond Full Pave Band Ring 0.60 TCW in Platinum with Papers
By De Beers
Located in San Diego, CA
DE BEERS DIAMONDS Style: DB Classic Full Pave Diamond Band Ring Metal: Platinum 950 Size: 8 Width: 1.8 MM Total Carat Weight: 0.60 TCW Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond C...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian T.B. Starr 14k Gold Platinum GIA 4.95ct Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 8 Grams Ring Size: 8.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA CEYLON Blue Sapphire & Old Minor 3 CT Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Estate
Located in New York, NY
Round diamond is approximately 2.5 ct and its old minor cut Platinum 8 gm Ring Size 8 There are small round brilliant cut diamonds in the setting too.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 2.89ctw GIA Round Green Tsavorite & Oval Sapphire Three 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 2.89 (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 5.45 Grams Ring Size: 8 (We can custom size this ring.
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Tiffany Forever Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Collection/Series: Tiffany Forever Metal Type: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Ring Size: 8 Pre-Owned Jewelry Condition: Excellent SIDE STONE INFORMATION Original Box?
$39,123 / item
7.00ct Round Diamond Eternity Band 14K Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Diamond Total Carat : 7 Carat Diamond Cut : Round Natural Diamonds(Conflict Free) Diamond Clarity : VS-SI Diamond Color : F-G Color : White Gold, Yell...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Eternity Triple Row 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted with precision, the triple row of round, natural earth-mined diamonds sparkles with every movement, creating a luxurious, radiant look. Ring Information Metal : 14k, 18K (Up...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Petite Pave Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Diamond Total Carat : 0.50 Carat Diamond Cut : Round Natural Earth Mined Diamonds Diamond Clarity : VS-SI Diamond Color : F-G Color : White Gold, Yell...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinu...
Emerald Cut Diamond 14k (or 18k upon request) Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Diamond Total Carat : 2.5ttcw Diamond Cut : Emerald Cut - Natural Conflict Free Diamond Diamond Clarity : VS Diamond Color : F-G Color : White Gold, Y...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Diamond Total Carats : 3ttcw Diamond Cut : Natural Earth Mined Conflict Free Asscher Cut Diamond Clarity : VS-SI Diamond Color : F-G Color : White Gol...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Panel Dimensions: 17x8mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight: 3g
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Three Carat Emerald Cut 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Diamond Total Carat : 3ttcw Diamond Cut : Emerald Cut - Natural Diamonds Diamond Clarity : VS-SI Diamond Color : F Color : White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.25 CTW Diamond Platinum Pierced Scrolling Vintage Bombé Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring five old European cut diamonds bead set east to west in octagonal form heads Weighing approximately 1.01 carats total - G/H color with VS2 clarity With a pierced scroll mot...
Diamond, 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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