Snake Ring Diamonds “Basilisk” Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
majesty, a fitting manifestation of the snake’s ancient symbolism and healing power. The ring is set with
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Yellow and White Diamond, Emerald, and Onyx Panthère Head Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
remarkable detail and power, this Panthère ring embodies the spirit of Cartier’s legendary motif, first
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 2.56ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
power, this 18K white gold ring features a breathtaking 1.71ct princess cut diamond at its center. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow Colour-Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 7 carats of Fancy Yellow
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.02 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant White / D color VVS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 5.02 carats of Brilliant
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White Refined Grandeur Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 8 carats of Brilliant White round
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,520 / item
0.76 Carat Snake Shape Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious 18K Yellow Gold, this snake-shaped diamond ring embodies elegance, power, and
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pinstripe Strength Diamond and Ruby Cigar Band Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
symbolizes strength and power. This stackable ring look great worn solo or with other rings from the
Diamond
2.57 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold A Classic Statement
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.57 carats, emerald, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant Modern Nobility High Jewellery Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.57 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 3.57 carats of Brilliant White Radiant cut
White Diamond, 18k Gold
5.54 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately Carat weight on request of Brilliant White round diamonds
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.85 Carat Round Brilliant Band Brilliant Everyday Royalty Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 3.85 carats of Brilliant White
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.4 Carat Emerald Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 2.4 carats of Emerald Green
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Marquise Statement Brilliant White / D color VVS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 10 carats of Brilliant White
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.2 Carat Radiant Band Brilliant Radiant Elegance Modern Classic Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1 Carat Pear Statement Fancy Yellow Colour-Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 1 carats of Fancy Yellow pear shape
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.41 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 3.41 carats of Brilliant
White Diamond, 18k Gold
9 Carat Cushion Statement Brilliant White VS Refined Grandeur Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Overview & Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
12.35 Carat Emerald-cut Statement 14K Collector’s Grade Grandeur Emerald Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
; Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 12.35 carats
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow Sunlit Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 4 carats of Fancy Yellow Radiant
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.5 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 2.5 carats of Brilliant White Radiant cut
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.77 Carat Oval Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Signature Sophistication
Located in Mumbai, IN
statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately Carat weight on request of Brilliant White
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Fancy Yellow -Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 5 carats of Fancy Yellow
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K Gold Graceful Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
; Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 1.5 carats of
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,815,000 / item
15 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Type IIa FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Ring Overview & Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.5 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy pink Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 0.5 carats of Fancy Yellow
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy pink Colour-Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 1 carats of Fancy Yellow Radiant cut
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 14K Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 6 carats of Fancy Yellow Cushion
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20 Carat Pear Statement VS 14K Gold Unparalleled Brilliance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 20 carats of Brilliant White
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,978,900 / item
15 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White / D color VVS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 15 carats of
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow 14K -Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 6 carats of Fancy Yellow Radiant cut
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow Sunlit Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 10 carats of Fancy Yellow Radiant cut
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.01 Carat Pear Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Signature Sophistication
Located in Mumbai, IN
statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 5.01 carats of Brilliant White pear shape
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1.68 Carat Cushion Statement Ruby Red Gold Graceful Brilliance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 1.68 carats of Ruby Red
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
17.38 Carat Oval Brilliant Statement Royal Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
; Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 17.38 carats
Sapphire, 18k Gold
5.51 Carat Marquise Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Timeless Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 5.51 carats of Brilliant White Marquise diamonds into a
White Diamond, 18k Gold
13.67 Carat Oval Statement Fancy Yellow Sunlit Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately Carat weight on request of Fancy
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Refined Grandeur Signature Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
; Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 5 carats of
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White VS Effortless Elegance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 4 carats of
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.3 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 4.3 carats of Brilliant White
White Diamond, 18k Gold
5.67 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Radiant Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy
White Diamond, 18k Gold
6.63 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White VS 14k Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
; Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 6.63 carats
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.51 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant White A Classic Statement Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 3.51 carats of
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1.93 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White SI Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Ring Overview & Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.08 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Modern Nobility High Jewellery Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers
Diamond, 18k Gold
2 Carat Cushion Halo Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
; Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 2 carats of
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Radiant Halo Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 3 carats of Fancy Yellow
Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
25 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
& Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 25
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
11 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold Grand Palais Radiance Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 11 carats of Emerald Green Emerald cut
Diamond, 18k Gold
15.03 Carat Oval Statement VS 14K Gold Unparalleled Brilliance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Overview & Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Cushion Statement Brilliant White / D color VVS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.41 Carat Oval Band Radiant Elegance High Jewellery Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Overview & Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,090,000 / item
16 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Type IIa FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Overview & Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Pear Cut Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.00 Carat Pear Cut Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Flower~Power is what we like to
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Natural Siamese Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
their veins, and believed that rubies held the power of life. The ring is made in Japan. Ring size and
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
8 Carat Heart Shape Statement Fancy Yellow Sunlit Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
, and longevity. Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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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