1.65ct Indicolite Tourmaline Ring w Diamond Halo in 14K White Gold Shield Cut
Located in Columbus, OH
This stunning indicolite tourmaline has been cut in a unique six sided shield shape in order to preserve the maximum amount of stone and showcase its fabulous deep green blue color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Step Cut Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Step Cut Diamond Shield Ring. This gorgeous step cut diamond shield ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Black Onyx and Diamond Yellow Gold Shield Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Glossy black onyx is the centerpiece of this 10 karat yellow gold 1930s shield ring, and it is topped with 3 single-cut diamonds weighing 0.10 carat total with H - I color grade and ...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Carre Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Carre Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Ring - GIA. This gorgeous Art Deco old carre cut diamond filigree shield ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
1.27 Carats, Natural Zambian Shield Shaped Emerald & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and chic, Emerald Engagement / Wedding Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the shield shaped Emeralds is 1.27 carats. The Emeralds are completely nat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Pear and Carre Cut Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Pear and Carre Cut Diamond Shield Ring. This incredible shield ring has an old cut pear shape diamond in the center surrounded by amazing ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Shield Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Shield Engagement Ring. This beautiful shield ring is in amazing condition with a .35 ct center rose cut diamond in the center sur...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Shield Emerald Cut Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18k gold*, this spectacular one of a kind Faye Kim diamond shield emerald cut ring is certain to be a conversation starter.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Shield Ring with Emerald Cut Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamond: round and emerald cut = 2.00cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1-2 Size: 7.25 Weight: 8.94 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Art Deco Estate Composition: 18K White Gold Primary Stones: Nine Old European Cut Diamonds Carat Weight: Approximately 1 Carats in Total Color/Clarity: H-J / SI1-2 Ring Size: 6....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.92ct Shield Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K white gold ring set with a shield-shaped salt and pepper diamond ♥ The knife edge band gives this ring a modern look ♥ The overall setting measures 10.5mm in width,...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Cocktail Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Cocktail Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Baguette Euro Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Baguette Euro Diamond Shield Ring. This incredible antique shield ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Ring. This gorgeous Art Deco filigree old European cut diamond shield ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Pave Plaque Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Pave Shield Ring. This incredible shield ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Pave Plaque Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Pave Shield Ring. This incredible shield ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
2.74ct Shield Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K Gold Engagement Ring AD2318
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ This is a stunning ring set with a shield-shape salt and pepper diamond in the center, flanked by two kite-shape diamonds on each side ♥ Solid 14K white gold ♥ US Size 7 (Free ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Cut Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Cut Diamond Shield Ring. This gorgeous Edwardian old cut diamond shield ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Shield Ring. This beautiful ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3.55ct Shield Shape Brazilian Emerald Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Ring AD2118-3
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a large shield-shaped Brazilian emerald in the center, and baguette diamonds on the band ♥ US Size 7.25 (Free resizing) ♥ Band width: 2.1mm ...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Navette Platinum Shield Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Navette Platinum Shield Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 3.33 grams Diamonds: Approx. .50 CTW old European & single cut natural G-H VS...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Cut Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful antique shield ring with old european cut diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Marquise Carre Cut Diamond Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Marquise Carre Cut Diamond Emerald Shield Ring. This beautiful Antique Art Deco old cut marquise and emerald shield ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cushion Cut Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco shield ring with an Old European cushion cut diamond center.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Cut Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning antique shield ring with old european cut diamonds and a sapphire center.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Cut Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful antique shield ring with old european cut diamonds and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring. This gorgeous shield ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Ring. This beautiful ring is crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old Cut Diamond Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old Cut Diamond Emerald Shield Ring. This gorgeous Edwardian shield ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum top.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Ring. This beautiful Antique Art Deco shield ring is crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut 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 art deco ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Rose Cut Diamond Navette Shield Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Crafted in 14K Yellow gold, with beautiful rosy undertones the simple shanks hold a breathtaking navette shape accompanied by a variety rose cut diamonds. This shape is great at elon...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum .50 Carat Total Weight Old European Cut Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Art deco platinum .50 carat total weight old european cut diamond shield ring Era: Art Deco Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately...
Diamond, Platinum
Rose Cut Aquamarine, Diamond-Shaped Peridot, and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat YG
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Matched Faceted Fancy Drops Aquamarine Measuring 25 x 12 x 6 mm Matched Pair of Fancy Lozenge Cut Peridot Weighing 2.50 Carats and Measuring 9 x 6 x 4 mm 8 Diamonds Weighing: 0.48 ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$26,500
Pink Spinel Ring 0.95 Carat Shield
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Supreme 0.95 carat Pink Spinel Shield, platinum ring, decorated with a 0.43 carat F/VS2 shield diamond, and a pair of 0.26 carat F/VS1 shield diamonds. Ring size 6. Resizing is compl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Platinum
2.78 Ct Emerald Cut Tanzanite White Diamond Cocktail Shield Ring 14K White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
A stunning 2.78 Carat Emerald Cut Tanzanite is framed by dazzling round white diamonds totaling 2.22 Carats. A beautiful and chic design for colored jewelry lovers everywhere! Mater...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Victorian shield ring with old mine cut diamonds. Item #R0568 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Top Weight: 4.6 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.25 cts Dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Shield Ring. This beautiful ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum top.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco .76 Carat Old European Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This lovely example of an Art Deco shield ring is crafted of stunning platinum. Intricate filigree designs surround 3 sparkling diamonds on this vintage beauty.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold 5.68ct Pentagon Cut Deep Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Grooved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Rubellite Tourmaline - Elongated Pentagon Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Pink Color - 5.02ct (exact) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 15 Round Brilliant & 9 B...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring. This classic filigree shield ring features 3 old mine cut diamonds down the center of the rin...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, 21.21 carats, Tanzanite & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Round ✦ Diamond Weight: 0.51 ct
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18k White Gold Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Tris Shield Ring
Located in Addison, TX
With two deep blue sapphire tris on either side, and chunky old cut diamonds encrusting the shield the main attraction.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Carre Cut Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring - Size 6 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Carre Cut Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring - Size 6 3/4.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Rock & Divine Rose Cut Diamond Super Shield Necklace in 18K Rose Gold F VS2 0.68
Located in New York, NY
Retails for 18000 USD. In excellent condition and recently polished. Jump Rings allows this to be worn at 14,15 & 16 inches in length.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Sold|$2,752
Three Fancy Diamond Horizontal Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
The necklace features a rectangular cushion diamond with a fancy shield-shaped diamond on each side set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Style Diamond Shield RIng
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.24ct Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 7.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 10.2...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D Emerald and Diamond Geometric Pendant in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This pendant is crafted in platinum and features a 1.55 carat natural diamond at its center, framed by vibrant emerald accents totaling 0.83 carats and complemented by 0.56 carats of...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified .79 Carat Diamond Shield Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This GIA certified 0.79-carat diamond shield pendant necklace is a truly extraordinary piece of jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye & Diamond Shield Amulet Pendant #17994
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye and Diamond Shield Amulet Pendant This elegant 18K yellow gold shield amulet by David Yurman features tiger's eye surrounded by 37 pave set ...
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum White Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum White Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Filigree Shield Ring. This gorgeous ring has a platinum top and 14K white gold shank.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Sold|$8,900
Morganite Ring 10.69 Carat Fancy Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
10.69 carat Morganite, showcasing a pristine and unique fancy cut, is surrounded by 0.15 carats total of round diamonds, to comprise this magnificent 18K rose gold ring. Size 6. Resi...
Diamond, Morganite, White Diamond, Beryl, Multi-gemstone, Rose Gold, 18k...
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Shield Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Shield Ring - GIA. This gorgeous shield ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Sold|$11,800
Aquamarine Ring 4.74 Carat Shield
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 4.74 carat custom cut shield Aquamarine ring, is adorned by a total of 0.51 carat diamonds on the split platinum shank.
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Other, Platin...
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Oval Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Oval Shield Ring. This gorgeous shield ring features old european cut diamonds in a sun burst pattern with amazing filigree w...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.72 Carat Whiskey Glass L, VVS2 Natural Loose Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC57468 Stone Shape: Whiskey Glass Diamond Weight: 0.72 carat Clarity: VVS2 Color: L Cut: Excellent Measurements: 7.33 x 7.15 x 2.09 mm Depth %: 29.20% Table...
White Diamond
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Navette Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Navette Shield Ring. This gorgeous Victorian shield ring has old mine cut diamonds on the top of the ring in a gorgeous s...
Diamond, Yellow 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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Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
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