Retro Black Diamond Ring
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Black Diamond Ring
Black Diamond, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Black Diamond Ring
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Black Diamond Ring
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Spanish Contemporary Retro Black Diamond Ring
Ruby, Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Black Diamond Ring
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Black Diamond Ring
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s American Art Deco Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
1990s American Retro Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Ro...
1990s Unknown Retro Retro Black Diamond Ring
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1980s Italian Modern Retro Black Diamond Ring
Chalcedony, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Modern Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Australian Retro Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Retro Black Diamond Ring
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
1960s French Modernist Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Post-War Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pink Sapphire
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Retro Black Diamond Ring
Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Retro Black Diamond Ring
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
1970s American Art Deco Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
1970s Swiss Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Art Deco Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Australian Art Deco Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Australian Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
1970s Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Gothic Revival Retro Black Diamond Ring
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
1980s Brazilian Retro Black Diamond Ring
Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Retro Retro Black Diamond Ring
Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Irish Modern Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Contemporary Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Modernist Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Retro Black Diamond Ring
Black Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Retro Black Diamond Ring
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Retro Black Diamond Ring
Black Diamond, Ruby, Rhodium
1990s North American Modern Retro Black Diamond Ring
Black Opal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1970s Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Retro Black Diamond Ring
Black Opal, Platinum
1970s Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1990s American Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Retro Retro Black Diamond Ring
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Retro Black Diamond Ring
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What black diamond rings symbolize is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Charisma, power, passion and self-assuredness are some of the characteristics commonly associated with black diamond jewelry. Shop a range of diamond gemstone rings from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Black diamond engagement rings are popular for many couples. An antique, new or vintage black diamond engagement ring is an edgy, dramatic choice. Just keep in mind that with diamonds, it's all about sparkle, and the darkness of a black stone obscures its fire and brilliance. If the inky opacity of a black diamond seems a bit extreme and you'd like a little light to shine through, consider a gray diamond, which can be cut for maximum brilliance. Brides with a taste for the cool and unusual might also consider salt-and-pepper diamonds, which have white and black inclusions that produce a silvery gray, speckled look. Find black diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Black diamonds can make good engagement rings because they symbolize authority, power and passion. They also can be less expensive than clear diamonds.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether black diamond engagement rings are bad luck depends on a person's individual beliefs. In Italy, rubbing a black stone like a black diamond is considered good luck by some people. However, in India, black diamonds are a traditional symbol of bad luck. Find a variety of diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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