Sold|$54,500
Tsavorite Ring, 3.37 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This tsavorite is set amongst a pair of shield-cut white diamonds totaling 0.76 carats in its platinum and 18K yellow gold setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold|$34,500
Blue Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 4.15 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This brilliant 4.15-carat oval-shaped blue Ceylon sapphire is enhanced by two shield-cut white diamonds totaling 0.28 carat. The richly colored stone is showcased in a classic 18K wh...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$950,000
Russian Emerald Ring, 7.16 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This ring features two shield step-cut diamonds, further amplifying the dazzling beauty of the green gem in the center.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sold|$38,500
Untreated Sapphire Ring, 3.56 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
The rare gem is accompanied by two shield-cut white diamonds in its platinum setting.
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.50 Carat Light Brown Shield Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Unique light brown shield cut diamond ring handcrafted in 18 k rose gold.
Diamond, Rose Gold
4.58 Carat Brown Yellow Shield Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Unique and distinctive 4.58 carat Brown Yellow Shield Cut Diamond handcrafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry 7.32 Carat Shield-cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The ring has 2 shield-cut side diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 1 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
1.08 Carat Shield Cut Diamond 0.84 Carat Emerald Platinum Two-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Old materials combined with new design ingeniously realized to create this singular ring. Featuring a mixed shield cut diamond that is H-I color, SI2 clarity perfectly paired with a ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.43 Carat VVS2 GIA Fancy Yellow Shield Cut Diamond, Unheated Blue Sapphire Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set with a GIA certified Fancy Light Yellow Shield-Cut Diamond centerstone 1,43 carat., VVS2, Entourage pave set with Unheated Burma Blue Sapphires 0,345 ct. ( These Sapphires stay b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k...
IGI and GIA Certified 10.81 Carat Green Emerald Shield Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite IGI certified 10.81 Carat Green Emerald Ring set with 2 shield cut diamonds certified by GIA
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.38 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring in Yellow and White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
The details are as follows; Old Mine Cut Diamond weight : 9.38 carats ( G color and SI clarity ) Shield cut diamonds weight : 2.25 carats approximately ( H color and VS clarity )...
Diamond, White Gold
3.60 CT Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning Ceylon blue sapphire diamond ring handcrafted in platinum. The ring features a 3.60 carat round vibrant blue sapphire gemstone flanked by 2 shield cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Jack Weir & Sons GIA 1.99 Carat Fancy Color Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Featuring a 1.99 carat shield cut diamond that is GIA certified as fancy dark brownish-yellow, an example of the famous champagne colored diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Gem Rubelite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The cushion shaped gem is accented by two shield cut diamonds weighting a total of 1.50 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Flanking the center diamond are 2 unique shield cut diamonds weighing 0.47 carats total.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Shield Cut Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Halo Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Shield Cut Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Halo Shield Ring.
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
5.58 Carats Shield Cut Rubelite and Diamonds Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Rubellite Cocktail Engagement Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum 900. The weight of the shield shaped Rubellite is 5.58 carats. The weight of t...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage GIA 4.75ct Natural Deep Red Garnet Cushion 3-Stone Diamond 18k Ring
Located in New York, NY
This setting showcases the Red Gemstone just right, it looks amazing against the White Shields cut diamonds. NATURAL, NO treatments, VERY BRILLIANT!!
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.32 Carat Marquise Cut Natural Diamond & Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Center Details: 1.32ct Natural Marquise Cut Diamond that is J in color and SI2 in clarity Ring Material: Platinum Ring Details: Shield style ring with 0.19ctw of round cut Diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
22.86 Carat Shield Shaped Amethyst, Peridot, and Diamond Earrings in Platinum
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Gemstone Details Modified Shield Shape Amethyst (2) 21.24 Carats Emerald Cut Peridot (2) 1.4 Carats Diamonds 0.22 Carats Set in Platinum 950 Total Gem Weight 22.86 Ca...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Cocktail Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Cocktail Shield Ring. This classic Art Deco old European diamond cocktail ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1.71 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Shield Cocktail Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have an excellent example of a 1920's era platinum ring in a classic flowing Edwardian style. This stunning shield is crafted in platinum with a total of 1.71 carats of dazzl...
Diamond, Platinum
3ct Shield Shape Pink Tourmaline Diamond Sides 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K rose gold ring set with a shield-shaped pink tourmaline in the center with a milgrain edge, and diamonds on the shank ♥ The overall setting measures 10.7mm in width, 1...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Victorian shield ring with 9 old mine cut diamonds. Item #R0562 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.7 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.50 cts Diamond Color: I ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Old Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Old Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Ring. This gorgeous antique cocktail ring is crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Sold|$6,250
Tanzanite & Opal Diamond Octopus Shield Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly unique piece with a humorous edge... A Diamond set hinged shield ring in a whimsical octopus design featuring a large center cabochon Tanzanite and beady fire Opal eyes stari...
Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Silver
18 Karat Gold Shield Ring with 4 Old Euro Cut Diamonds w/ Tris of Blue Sapphires
Located in Addison, TX
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 18K White Gold Weight: 3.90 grams Hallmarks: none Engraving: none Width:28.70mm-1.65mm Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Cut Total Carat...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Red Ruby and Diamond Shield Design Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Classic Kite Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. Securely Hand set with Kite Rubies, weighing approx. 1.30tcw and Old European Cut Diamonds, approx. 1.36tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Shield Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a shield centering a tapered channel of calibrè cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.42 carat; transparent and greenish-blue to blue in color Surrounded by a halo of ro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 1940s Patriotic Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Winged Shield Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro patriotic multi-gemstone brooch with pavé diamond wings framing a sapphire, ruby, and diamond shield, in palladium. Cartier, #792. Atw diamonds 1.00 ct. Wing span approxim...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Palladium
Art Deco Style Navette Diamond Shield Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Style Navette Diamond Shield Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow & White Gold Size 6 Metal: 14k Gold Weight: 2.32 grams Diamonds: 10 single cut round diamonds, approx .07 ctw H-I VS ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Shield Cut Orange Spessartite & Green Tsavorite Pendant by Rock N Gold Creations
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Award winning one-of-a-kind vibrant pendant featuring a collection rare shield cut orange spessartite gemstone complimented with three rich green trilllion shaped green tsavorites ge...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring. This beautiful shield ring has old european cut diamonds and sapphire on the front.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring. This beautiful shield ring has old cut diamonds and sapphire triangles on each site.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Art Deco 2 Carat Diamond Shield Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
1930s Art Deco Old European, Single cut Diamond Shield Ring - 14 Karat Yellow Gold, White Gold, Diamonds Features 3 large round Old European cut Diamonds surrounded by single cut Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring. This amazing shield ring has old european cut diamonds and calibrated sapphires and is in great condition.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boulder Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Bolder black opal diamond and platinum cocktail ring circa 1990. * Love it because it caught your eye, and we are here to connect you with beautiful and affordable jewelry. Decorat...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Lucea New York Rutilated Quartz Rock & Diamond Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Palm beach Collection This stunning fashion ring made with a shield cut Rutilated Quartz, Diamond and 18K yellow Gold.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910 Frank Walter Lawrence Pearl Diamond Platinum Fanned Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Frank Walter Lawrence
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch is compromised of a dramatically fanned design that centers a shield cut aquamarine Transparent and greenish blue in color while weighing approximately 0.85 carat An...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, P...
1.64 Carat Geometric Montana Sapphire Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Ring AD2241
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a unique geometric-shaped Montana sapphire. ♥ The Sapphire is surrounded with sparkly diamonds in a half halo style, with a pear-shaped diamon...
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1920's 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Three Stone Shield Ring
Located in Addison, TX
State Tested) Weight: 4.20g Hallmarks: 14K Now Engraving: None Width: 18.95mm at head tapering to 2.00mm at shank Finger to Top of Ring: 5.40mm Center Diamond Details: Shape: O...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jadeite and Diamond Butterfly Pin or Brooch Platinum and Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Jadeite and Diamond Butterfly Pin or Brooch with beautiful quality diamonds and emerald gemstone antenna Spectacular colored green jadeite is carved into a butterfly pendant or brooc...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.18ct Pentagon Ruby Engagement Ring Set Diamond Crown Band 14k Gold AD1686S-12
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥♥ This listing is for a set of two rings. You can choose to buy either ring, or the entire set. ♥♥ If you are interested in one of the rings only, please contact us to create a cust...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.41 Carat Pear Cut Yellow Danburite and Diamond Earrings, 18k Gold Custom GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 18k Gold as stamped (yellow and white) Stone Information: Genuine Danburites Origin: Tanzania Color: Yellow Cut: Pear Carats: 7.74ctw Natural Diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920's Art Deco Two Tone Platinum and Yellow Gold Vintage Small Shield Ring
Located in Addison, TX
State Tested) Weight: 1.70g Hallmarks: None Engraving: None Width: 14.57mm at head tapering to 1.57mm at shank Finger to Top of Ring: 4.00mm Center Diamond Details: Shape: Sing...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Eostre Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a unique shield cut aquamarine and diamond ring. The shield cut aquamarine is not commonly found in the market, and is often only available through custom cutting.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Austro-Hungarian Empire Azurite 14K Gold and Diamond Pin
Located in Venice, CA
The double-headed eagle is beautifully rendered in 14k gold, its feathers and talons have intricate detail. In a center shield, a single cut diamond is set into silver, complimenting...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold|$1,495
Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Amethyst ring accented by six round, brilliant-cut Diamonds, shield-shaped facet-cut Amethyst measures approx. 15mm x 11mm, approx. weight 6.28ct; mounted in 14k white gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$5,225
Sapphire Diamond Platinum Lorgnette Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sophisticated Vintage Lorgnette Necklace made in Platinum and detailed with Fancy Cut Diamonds in Shield Cut, Half Moon, and Old European Cut Diamonds, totaling 0.65 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$1,750
Modern Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Blue Topaz ring accented by six round, brilliant-cut Diamonds, shield-shaped facet-cut Blue Topaz; beautifully crafted in14k white gold.
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
Scarselli 10 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
The center diamond is guarded by 2 shield cut F diamonds VS clarity totaling 1.04 carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Peter Suchy 3.00 Carat Blue Green Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
The sapphire is from an 1920’s estate in a handmade platinum engagement ring with two Art Deco step cut shield shape diamonds. 1 Octagonal cut bluish green sapphire, approx. total ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
5.42 Carat Cushion Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
5.42 carat cushion blue sapphire with 2 shield cut diamonds .59 carats and 24 round diamonds .07 carats set in a hand made platinum ring.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
4.55 Carat Round Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
This meticulously crafted ring has a center Round (natural no heat) Yellow Sapphire weighing 4.55 carats with two shield cut diamonds (F+ VS1+) weighing .60 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
4.52 Carat Yellow Radiant Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
4.52 carat no heat yellow radiant cut sapphire with shield shape diamonds .56 carats set in a platinum with 18k yellow gold ring
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold|$24,000
Platinum Art Deco Ring with Pink Sapphire
Located in Sarasota, FL
Platinum Art Deco ring with AGL certified 4.55 carat pink sapphire and 2 shield and two bullet cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.60 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Neha Dani Blue Sapphire and Shield Cut Diamonds in White Gold Arshee Earrings
By Neha Dani
Located in New York, NY
The Arshee Earrings by Neha Dani have a pair of 4.01 Carat Natural Blue sapphires, accented by 2 Shield cut Diamonds of 0.68 Carat. These are surrounded by circular spirals of 2.38 C...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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.
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