Real Diamond Solitaire Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s European Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Asian Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s European Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Asian Late Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Turkish Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Asian Late Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Black Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Zircon, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Apatite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond
1990s Italian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1920s Turkish Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s European Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1960s European Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s English Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
2010s Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Whit...
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Rings
Diamond, Opal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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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 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.
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021It can. If the diamonds are inexpensive. This is because it is not advisable to set real diamonds in a 925 ring (sterling silver ring). Silver is a very soft metal. Diamonds could easily fall out of the ring even with very few wear-and-tear.- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cartier does indeed use real diamonds for its rings. Cartier chooses only gems with little or no fluorescence, and sources most of its diamonds from RJC-certified companies. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Cartier jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Real diamonds are not usually put in sterling silver rings because the metal is too soft. As a result, cubic zirconia stones are often used instead of a real diamond. This will be marked with “CZ”.1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021No, they usually do not put real diamonds in silver rings. Sterling silver is too soft, and would not be a good metal to hold diamonds. Most people use cubic zirconia stones (CZ) in sterling silver. Find a variety of diamond rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023To tell if a Cartier Love diamond ring is real, look for the hallmarks on the inside. A genuine ring will have the Cartier name spelled correctly in the brand's iconic cursive script. You should also see a stamp representing the metal, and it should match what the ring is. For example, Au750 or 750 will appear on a gold ring, while Pt950 or 950 will be present on a platinum one. In addition, the hallmarks should include the size in millimeters and a serial number. When in doubt about authenticity, seek the opinion of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Explore a selection of Cartier Love jewelry on 1stDibs.
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