$592Sale Price|20% Off
13K White and Yellow Gold Vintage Natural Diamond and Natural Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 13K White and Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Opal Ring Metal Type: 13k Yellow and White Gold Total Item Weight: 3.4 Grams Ring Size: 4 (Resizable) Dimensions: Width 13.0mm ...
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old single cut diamonds, set in platinum, to an 18 karat yellow gold band. My favourite thing about this Art De...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco White Gold Diamond East West Wheat Engraved Work Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut & Old English Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Color Material: Solid 18k White Gold Total Weight: 3.39Grams Overall ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Retro Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Four Leaf Clover Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized white gold four leaf clover with pierced accents Bead set with single cut diamonds in square shaped surrounds Weighing approximately 0.24 carat total - G/H col...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring Size 7 #14659
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl Ring Size 7- This elegant ring features 18 round single cut diamonds and six turquoise stones set in beautifully detailed 1...
White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Buckle Ring Size 9 #18810
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Buckle Ring Size 9 This stunning yellow gold ring features 22 round single cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 18K white gold. Top of r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 0.57 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Heart Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed with a white gold heart shaped face bead set with diamonds Transitional and single cut - weighing approximately 0.57 carat total G/H color with VS2 clarity - flanked by yell...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.40ct I/VS2
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic platinum single stone diamond engagement ring. The solitaire is set to the centre with a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40ct, colour I and VS2 clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Platinum Art Deco 5.47 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are in awe over this magnificent vintage beauty!! She is full of the classic vibrant Colombian color!! Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 11.8m...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant emerald cut diamond single solitaire engagement ring set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Diamond 2.08 Carat Ring Set in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
A beautiful round brilliant cut diamond single engagement ring set in 14K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Band Size 5.75-6 #18079
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Band Size 5.75-6 This gorgeous band was crafted from 14K white gold with seven stunning single cut diamonds that will make your hand sparkle! Approximate tot...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro Gold Diamond Floral & Bells Open Work Center Faceted Edges Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - Nice White Color - 0.12ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 3.76 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond 1.10 Carat Solitaire Rind Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
A beautiful round brilliant cut diamond single solitaire engagement ring set in 18K White Gold The ring is solely set with a beautiful 1.10 carat diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 10k Single .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Single C...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring - 14k Single Cut Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Cut: Single Color: I - J Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Style: Three-Stone Measurements Face Height (north to sout...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$632Sale Price|20% Off
18kt Gold Flower Single Cluster Natural Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Minimalist simple cluster set diamond white ring perfect for everyday wear or a gifting item! Metal: 18kt White Gold Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Total Carat ...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$472Sale Price|20% Off
18kt Gold Flower Single Cluster Natural Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Minimalist simple cluster set diamond white ring perfect for everyday wear or a gifting item! Metal: 18kt White Gold Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Total Carat ...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 0.22ct Carat Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1980 Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, this ring features a beautiful single stone design, set with a natural diamond approx w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, Circa 1920s Single Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Engagement Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920 The ring features a bright single 0.25ct brilliant cut diamond which is set in platinum, enhancing its sparkle and...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980’s 18ct White Gold, Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold- Stamped 750 Pretty, vintage solitaire engagement ring. One brilliant cut diamond claw set mounted on 18ct white gold band. Diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold, Single Stone Diamond Engagement Ring, Hallmarked London 1987
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked London 1987 This beautiful engagement ring is truly one-of-a-kind. It features a stunning 0.35-carat natural diamond set in wh...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,232Sale Price|20% Off
18ct White Gold, 0.35 Carat Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring - Black Friday
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Elegant 0.35ct Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K White Gold – IGI Certified, Ring Size: US 7 (UK N½, EU 54) – Resizable at no cost A Classic Reimagined: 0.35ct Natural Diamond ...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1990s 0.41 Carat Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, this ring features a beautiful single stone design, set with a natural diamond boasting a known weight of 0.41 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s 1.20 Carat Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Engagement Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1920’s Introducing a stunning 18ct white gold engagement ring from the 1920s, featuring a captivating natural diamond centre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and set in .50 carat sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLL...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$8,500 / item
18 Karat Gold Engagement Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 1.49 carat of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon re...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,900 / item
Intertwined 18 Karat Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in .85 carat of sparkling diamonds. Also available in rose & yellow gold. The ring is a size 7 and may be ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Diamond Retro Engagement Ring - 950 Transitional .54ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Retro Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Transitional Colo...
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band 10k Princess .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $70 or Down 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Single & Princess Color: I...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring. This classic Art Deco old cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The ring feat...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.31 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a single stone GIA certified diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
$10,316
A Single Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
The diamond is beautifully complimented by the yellow gold making it timelessly elegant and would make a lovely engagement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Single Stone Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A glittering single stone diamond ring. This simple and sparkling ring comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$15,818
A Single Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.37 carats, accompanied by GCS report stating to be of K colour and SI1 clarity, six double claw-set to a heart...
Diamond, Platinum
Single Stone Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring features a single Asscher-cut diamond, which is a diamond cut that was patented in 1902 by Joseph Asscher, who pioneered this cut.
Diamond, Platinum
A single stone diamond Bulgari ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Hailing from the Collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointmnt to His Majesty King Charles III. An impressive single stone diamond ring. This would make the perfect ...
Diamond, Platinum
Single Stone Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.03 carats of K colour and I1 clarity, shoulders set with graduating diamond-set shoulders, to a carved mount and rib...
Diamond, Platinum
A Single Stone Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
A single stone diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.30 carats, assessed to be of G colour and SI1 clarity, set between two tapered baguette-cut diamonds, estimate...
Platinum
An Emerald-cut Solitaire Single Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald-cut single stone diamond ring, weighing 0.74 carats accompanied by Anchor Cert report, stating to be of G colour and SI1 clarity , four claw-set to a platinum mount with ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
A mid-20th century single stone diamond ring
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century single stone diamond ring, the old European cut diamond weighing 0.91 carats, accompanied by De Beers report stating to be of E colour and VS2 clarity, four claw s...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Single Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is the perfect solitaire engagement ring, featuring a scintillating and dazzling five carat diamond set with a scroll mount to a platinum ring.
Diamond, 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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