1.95 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
The emerald is framed on either side by a tapered baguette cut diamond, with a total diamond weight of 0.20 carats approximately assessed as G/H colour, VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.80tcw 14K Lush Green Emerald & Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Expertly set in a vertical four-prong arrangement, this emerald is elegantly complemented by four petite round cut diamonds along its sides, a bezel-set baguette cut diamond next to ...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Art Deco GIA 5.07ct Old European Diamond Engagement Wedding 18K White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
It is set with 4 Vertically set Step cut Straight Baguette side Diamonds; estimated total weight is 1.06ct; I-J color and VS clarity over all.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Toi-Et-Moi Crossover Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
Both larger stones are securely three claw set and sided by five tapered baguette cut diamonds. These diamonds are the perfect amount of sparkle to the piece and really enhance the v...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.29 Carat Oval Natural Fancy Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18k W - Ben Dannie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Product Specifications: • Center Stone: Natural Oval Cut Blue Sapphire • Side Stones: 2 Tapered Baguette Diamonds & Round Brilliant Pavé Accents • Metal: 14K White Gold (Polished) • ...
Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring Size 4.25 Front of ring is 24 mm in length and 14 mm across Back of band is 1.5 mm wide Ring contains 3 diamonds each about ...
Sapphire, White Gold
Beauvince 3.20 I VVS2 Emerald Cut GIA Certified Engagement Ring in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Center Diamond Shape: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Weight: 3.20 ct Diamond Color: I Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Certificate: GIA 5161331769 Side Diamonds Shape: Baguettes Side Diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Spaulding & Company 1.07 Carat Emerald cut G.I.A E VS2 Platinum set Ring
By Spaulding And Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Spaulding & Company Platinum and Diamond Ring, Centrally set with a 1.07 Carat Emerald cut Diamond Graded by the G.I.A that is E in Color and VS2 in Clarity, a signed ...
Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Yellow GIA Certified Long Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
They are complemented atop by 14 major diamond side stones weighing cts 2.83 (baguette diamonds interspersed with round and princess cut diamonds).
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage white gold engagement ring and wedding band ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Complementing the design are four natural tapered baguette-cut side diamonds with a combined weight of approximately 0.16 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$108,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certifed 4 Carat Emerald Cut Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
✨ Center Stone: 4.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond ✨ Color: G ✨ Clarity: VVS1 (Near Flawless) ✨ Certification: GIA ✨ Side Stones: Tapered Baguette Diamonds for added brilliance ✨ Metal...
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified Round 2.09cts Clarity SI2 and Color H Set in a 14k white gold Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EGL Certified Round 2.09cts Clarity SI2 and Color H Specifications: Metal: 14k white gold Weight: 5.2 Gr Main Stone: Round cut Diamonds 2.09cts Clarity SI2 ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.35 Carat Cushion Cut Burma Sapphire Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Royal blue sapphire from Myanmar with nearly flawless antique French square cut diamond side stones flanked by baguette cut diamonds and round cut diamond halo, size 4.75, adjustable.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
C. Dunaigre Certified 11.17 Carat Vivid Green Colombian Emerald Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunaigre Certified Colombian Emerald, 11.17 carats, Vivid Green, Minor Oil Side Stones: Tapered baguette-cut diamonds Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Certification: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$3,403Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 0.50 carat Gold Fashion Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
It also features six tapered baguette diamonds on the sides, totaling 0.50 carats, with VS-SI clarity and color grades of RW (G) - W (H).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
7.00 Carat Vivid Green No Oil Emerald Ring – C. Dunaigre Certified
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Center Stone: 7.00 carat natural emerald Color: Vivid green Treatment: None (no oil, no enhancement – C. Dunaigre certified) Side Stones: Tapered baguette-cut diamonds Setting: 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.81 Carat Detachable Two-Piece Toi Et Moi Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Details: - Metal: 18K Solid Gold - Gross Weight: 8.78 Grams - Total Diamond Weight: 3.81 Carats _________________________________________________ Orange Diamond Details: - C...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,096Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.63ct Burma Cabochon Ruby Platinum Engagement Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Flanking the magnificent ruby are sparkling baguette diamonds, totaling 0.80 carats, meticulously set to enhance the overall brilliance of the ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Platinum Old European Cut Engagement Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Adorned with two baguette diamonds on either side and set in sturdy platinum setting.
Platinum
Natural Bluish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Its versatile, balanced proportions make it an ideal candidate for a bespoke luxury setting—whether framed as a high-contrast center stone in 18K yellow gold or mounted in platinum w...
Tourmaline
Platinum GIA-Certified Three-Stone Ring Natural No-Heat Burma Origin Pear-Shaped
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Platinum Center stone: Natural pear-shaped ruby, 1.70 ct, Burma origin, no heat, 8.52 × 5.75 × 3.81 mm Side stones: Two baguette diamonds, 0.30 ct total Certification: GIA #12...
Ruby, Platinum
$48,800Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 12 Carat Emerald Made-to-Order Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The photographs provided illustrate three distinct design options for your consideration: a classic two-tone solitaire, a three-stone design with tapered baguette side diamonds, and ...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Unheated Mozambique Ruby 2.10 carats set in Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Center Stone: Natural Mozambique Ruby, unheated Quantity & Weight: One ruby weighing 2.10 carats Color: Pinkish-red Shape: Oval Dimensions: 7.62 x 7.10 x 4.46 mm Certification: G...
Ruby, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.14 Untreated Blue Sapphire Emerald Cut 100% eye clean
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Center Stone: Natural Untreated Blue Sapphire Shape/Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Treatment: None Transparency: Eye-Clean Setting: Platinum Side S...
Sapphire, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$25,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.01 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald Three-Stone Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Center Stone: 6.01 carat natural emerald, GIA certified Shape: Cushion brilliant cut Color: Rich green Clarity: Transparent, clarity enhanced (F2) Side Stones: Tapered baguette-c...
Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.19 Carat Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This magnificent ring features a scintillating central diamond weighing over three carats flanked on either side by two elegant baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
New Art Deco Style Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Splendid art deco style ring of round shape, it is closed set in its center of a brilliant- cut diamond supported on both sides by 2 baguette-cut diamonds set with millegrains and 2 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Ballerina Style 4.32 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Jewel Details: Center- 4.32 Carat Oval Cut Natural Green Emerald Surrounds: 36 Diamonds, Baguette Cut, 1.51 Carat Total Diamond Weight E-G VS Side: 2 Diamonds, Baguette cut, 0.26 C...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ballerina Interchangeable Earring set Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald & Black Diamonds
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
Jewel details: Pair of interchangeable diamond earrings Side diamonds: 48 tapered baguettes 1.67 Total Diamond Weight E-G / VS interchangeable Center Stones: 2 Diamonds- Round B...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Black Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
A Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
The sapphire is surrounded on the top and bottom by a row of lively diamonds and flanked on either side by further baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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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