Rare 18-Karat, 20-Carat Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond Fluttering Butterfly Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare Large 18-karat fancy ruby and pink sapphire and white diamond butterfly ring approx T.C.W. 20
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Colors - 1 Carat Cushion Fancy Light Blue Diamond Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Engagement Ring. At the heart of this unique design is a stunning fancy light blue cushion cut diamond with
Blue Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Sold|$25,220
Fancy Blue Radiant Diamond Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
0.17 Carat Center Diamond Fancy Blue Radiant Cut VS2 Clarity 0.76 Carats of Surrounding Pink and
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$72,085
.85ct Light Blue Radiant VVS2 Ring GIA
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
- GIA# 1176707212 - Platinum ring - 0.12ct Fancy Pink Diamonds & 0.40ct White Diamonds - 0.85ct
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Sold|$58,500
1.71ct Faint Blue Round VVS2 GIA Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
- Natural round diamond with a hint of blue color. - Set in Platinum with 0.48ct of pink and white
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
0.71ct Fancy Light Grayish Blue Marquise SI1 GIA Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
- Powerful blue diamond ring set east to west with a halo of pink diamonds and white diamonds going
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Sold|$20,540
0.33ct Fancy Gray Blue Radiant SI1 GIA Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
- 0.33 Carat GIA Fancy Grey Blue Radiant - SI1 Clarity - Handmade in 18 karat white gold - Natural
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Sold|$59,800
GIA Fancy Color Diamond Flower Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Original Namdar Diamonds piece designed and curated by Daniel Namdar; an exquisite compilation of
Agate, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Rare Antique Blue Enamel Diamond Ring c. 1780
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1780 This rare late 18th century ring is finely crafted in gold and silver. The ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
TAMIR Rare "Lagoon" Blue Tourmalines and Diamond Ring.
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A hand crafted platinum ring showcasing a rare and highly prized pair of oval Blue Tourmalines
Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring. A
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring. A
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Blue Sapphire And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Cut Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fancy
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Natural Fancy Intense Blue Diamond Ring G.I.A.
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent!! -ONE OF A KIND - Solitaire Ring! Natural Intense Blue Rectangular Step Cut
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$60,000
Rare Kashmir Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
The cluster ring centers a rare natural unheated Kashmir sapphire and is surrounded by brilliant
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Hancocks 0.62ct Rare Kite Shape Fancy Gray-Blue Diamond & Pink Diamond Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Description An elegant and unusual fancy coloured diamond and gold ring by Hancocks, centred with a
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rare No Heat 11 Carat Blue Zircon Diamond Vintage Estate Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous Natural Blue Zircon gemstone set in a hand crafted diamond mounting. The 11.74 carat round
Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Blue Sapphire 5.91 Ct Burma No Heat & 2.40 Ct Diamonds Ring, AGL Certified
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a stunning sapphire and diamond " Princess Diana " style ring, circa 1970-80
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exceedingly Rare GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Fancy Intense Blue Green VS2 Diamond
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredibly captivating 0.90ct fancy intense blue-green, VS2, radiant cut loose diamond. This rare
Diamond, Blue Diamond
Sapphire & Diamond Ring Rare Sapphire Ring AGS Certified No Heat Platinum 8.93ct
Located in Jupiter, FL
. A rare find! GRAM WEIGHT: 10.42gr GOLD: platinum NATURAL SAPPHIRE Cut: Oval Color: Blue Clarity
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Rare Bulgari Platinum, Gold, Mulit-Gem and Yellow Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare Bulgari Platinum, Gold, Mulit-Gem and Yellow Diamond Ring. Fabulous ring by Bvlgari, circa
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Rare Large Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring 17.77 Carats
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
18 karat white cocktail cluster gold ring A rare Ceylon cabochon blue sapphire weighing 17.17
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring 53
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Vivid Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. This beautifully
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Rare Art Deco Platinum .5 Carat Old European Cut Diamond & Natural Sapphire Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Art Deco Hallmarks: 3429 Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Old European Diamond Stone
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$11,500
Unheated GIA Greenish-Blue Sapphire Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Rare, unheated greenish-blue sapphire and diamond ring. High luster, cushion modified brilliant
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Chopard Happy Diamonds Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Chopard
Located in Birmingham, GB
A Rare Chopard Happy Diamonds And Sapphire 18k White Gold Ring. Inspired by drops of water
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Original 6.50ct Gorgeous GRAFF Natural Burmese Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Natural Burmese Blue Sapphire and Diamond GRAFF Platinum Ring. Ring is comprised of a Rare Gorgeous Large
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
AJD RARE NATURAL Stunning Clear 15.4 Carat Blue Topaz & Diamonds Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This is a very very light blue glittering magnificent 15.4 carat very rare NATURAL Topaz. It is
Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Piaget Aura Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Piaget
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Piaget Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Ring. Stunning white gold PIAGET ring set
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AJD Rare Indicolite Blue Tourmaline in Halos of Diamonds Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Discover the breathtaking elegance of this Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Ring, featuring a stunning
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 14k Gold, White Gold
NWT $26, 000 Rare 18KT Gold Black Opal Fancy Rose Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Black Opal and Diamond Gorgeous Ring. Ring features a Magnificent Rare Color Changing Black Opal from
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Alexandrite Ring with Diamonds is Rare Even Among Alexandrite Rings
Located in Northampton, MA
alexandrite rings are shot from above a ¾ angle or in near profile. It's rare to see an alexandrite ring shot
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Rare Vintage Cartier Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Vivid Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. This beautifully
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Rare Vintage Cartier Sapphire Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mimi Dome Ring. A very rare yellow gold
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
NWT $45, 845 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Large Tanzanite Heart Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Tanzanite Heart Sapphire Diamond Ring. Ring consists of a Rare Fine Magnificent Rare Tanzanite
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond And Sapphire 18k Gold Signature X Cross Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond And Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Signature X Cross Ring. Fine ring
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 5.20 Carat Grey-Blue Spinel Men’s 18K Rose 18k Gold Ring – Luxury Design
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18K Rose Gold Men's Ring with Rare 5.20 Carat Grey-Blue Spinel and Diamonds by Merkaba Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Karina Brez Rare Blue Zircon Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
for finding rare stones to incorporate in her upscale pieces and this fabulous ring is no exception
White Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Natural Blue Sapphire & Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
diamonds surrounding these and tracing the ring shank.
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Extremely Rare Certified 14k 2.5 Crt Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Statement Ring
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
Extremely Rare Certified 14k 2.5 Crt Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Statement Ring Introducing the
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rare Antique French Diamond Cobalt Blue Enamel ring circa 1790
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful and rare antique French ring, circa 1790. It is made of gold, silver, enamel and diamonds
Diamond
Rare 3.79 Ct Fancy Intense Green-Blue SI1 GIA Certified Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare 3.79 ct Fancy Intense Green-Blue SI1 GIA Certified Natural Diamond Ring Set With Fancy Vivid
Diamond
Rare Art Deco 11.0 Ct Natural Blue Zircon .90 Ct Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Like Blue Diamond Monumental, very rare, authentic Natural Blue Zircon solitaire ring of the best
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
Rose Gold 1.83 Carat GIA Certified Pear Blue & Pink Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
A wonderfully unique & rare GIA certified blue diamond ring with light pink diamonds! Item Details
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Rare Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare sapphire and diamond ring set in platinum. Made, signed and numbered by TIFFANY & CO. Vibrant
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Rare Art Deco Faux Diamond Emerald Sterling Paste Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful rare Art Deco faux diamond emerald sterling paste 1920s ring. Please state size you
Sterling Silver
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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