Diamond Target Ring 2 Carat Ruby Center 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Target ring is covered in Diamonds color G, clarity VS-SI and it centers on a cherry red Ruby.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby & Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Target / Flower Ring
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this contemporary ruby 18K white gold ring. This ring features a stunning 'target' cluster design with one central oval ruby encircled by alternating brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.5 Carat Diamond and Ruby Platinum Target Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in platinum sits an absolutely gorgeous 1.5ct diamond and around it bright green tapered rubies. The shoulders on this ring also feature three smaller diamonds sat vertically whi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond & Ruby Target Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: Platinum, 18K Rose Gold Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.86 Cut: Old Mine Color: S-Z Clarity: I2 Additional Gemstones: 19 R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Style Platinum Target Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
Presenting an eye-catching Target Ring expertly crafted in platinum, showcasing a stunning transitional cut diamond at its center, weighing approximately 0.25 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Aquamarine Ruby Art Deco Style Target Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco style aquamarine and ruby ring mounted in platinum 950. The central emerald cut aquamarine weighing approximately 1.4 carat surrounded by a French cut ruby border and should...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian 1.40 Carats Diamond Ruby 18k Karat Yellow Gold Target Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ring features a target of diamonds and rubies creating a piece that is very hard to look away from.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Round Cluster Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Encircling the diamond is a ring of natural rubies, adding a touch of rich colour to the piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond and Ruby Octagon Target Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This fabulous art deco target ring features old cut diamonds encircled by a ring of french cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Three-Stone Diamonds Rubies Yellow Gold Platinum Target Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ring comes directly from the Edwardian era. The band is made in 18kt yellow gold and the diamonds are set in platinum. The ring is rectangular with 3 main old mine cut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Target Engagement Dress Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful Art Deco inspired ruby and diamond target engagement / dress ring set in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby 18 Carat White Gold Target Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco style target engagement ring set with a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.60ct in a rub over, open back setting in the centre of a beautiful ruby grain s...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco French Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Halo Target Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco French Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Halo Target Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 1 Ct. Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Target Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Bangkok, TH
An Art Deco inspired target ring, boasting a central bezel set GIA certified 1 carat diamond with a color of N and clarity of VVS1.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Target Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful Art Deco style ruby and diamond double target engagement ring set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9 mm. Semi Mount Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Target Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Bangkok, TH
A circular frame of vibrant French cut rubies, with the shoulders beautifully adorned by sparkling diamonds. The design allows you to choose the perfect gemstone with the size of 9 m...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$29,850
Art Deco Diamond Target Ring, 2.60 carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking example of Art Deco design, this exquisite target ring showcases a dazzling Old European cut diamond weighing 2.60 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Inspired 1.52 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Target Ri
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired 1.52 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Target Ring. Featuring one round brilliant cut diamond of 1.52 carats, graded H color, I3 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian era Calibrated Ruby & Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1910 Introducing an exquisite 18ct yellow gold Edwardian era target ring, featuring a stunning centre natural diamond encircled ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.30 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Target Ring
Located in Essex, GB
There can't be many rings as sweet as this old cut diamond and ruby target ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Burma Ruby Target Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A splendorous warm color 2.49 carat Old European Cut Diamond bezel set in a hand made platinum setting. To add more brilliancy, the breathtaking diamond is surrounded by twenty four...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, Round Ruby Halo Ring Engagement Ruby Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
Rich and juicy, this Art Deco ring is a perfect alternative enagement ring. Classy and well-balanced, this antique ring dates to the early 20th century. Handcrafted in Constantinopl...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sold|$8,000
Ruby Diamond Gold Target Ring
Located in Potts Point, NSW
A diamond and ruby square octagonal target cluster ring, with a central semi-modern cut diamond bezel set in 18 karat white gold within a two row border of 16 tapered square cut rubi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French Art Deco Diamond Ruby Gold Target Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This fabulous Target Ring was made in France in the early 1920s.
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring, Art Deco Target Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
A head-turning unique Art Deco ruby and diamond ring! This utterly gorgeous antique ring is made of solid 18ct yellow gold and is set with calibrated rubies and diamonds!
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring, Art Deco Target Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
A very feminine and unique Art Deco ruby and diamond ring! This utterly gorgeous antique ring is made of solid 18ct yellow gold and is set with 12 calibrated rubies and one diamond! ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Early 19th Century 1ct Ruby and Diamond Target Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
The centre of this ‘target’ shaped cluster ring is set with a 1ct cushion cut deep red ‘pigeon’s blood’ ruby, probably Burmese origin.
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
Art Deco 0.63 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Target Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A stunning antique ruby and diamond ring. The old cut diamond in the centre, graded by HRD as F colour, is blindingly white and, despite the P1 clarity grading, is clean to the naked...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.06 Carat Old Cut Diamond Black Enamel Ruby Gold Target Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Dramatic, delicate, stunningly well made and, most importantly, utterly beautiful. The central old European cut diamond is rubover and milgrain set. The whiteness of the centre is em...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$6,800
Art Deco Style Diamond Ruby Target Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An incredible Art Deco style target ring set with rubies and diamonds. The central stone is a 1 carat old European cut diamond around which is a halo of rubies, and a further halo of...
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid Century 0.25 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond & Ruby Target Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Measurements – The head of the ring is 8.7 x 8.6mm and sits 4.6mm from the finger.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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