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Silvorra Single Stone Emerald Solitaire Silver Ring with Diamonds for Her
Silvorra Single Stone Emerald Solitaire Silver Ring with Diamonds for Her

Silvorra Single Stone Emerald Solitaire Silver Ring with Diamonds for Her

Located in New York, NY

This refined 925 sterling silver ring highlights a single 7x5 mm natural oval emerald, secured in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1980’s 18ct White Gold, Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Vintage 1980’s 18ct White Gold, Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring

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

Category

Late 20th Century European Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Preloved 18ct Yellow Gold, Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring 0.20 Carats
Preloved 18ct Yellow Gold, Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring 0.20 Carats

Preloved 18ct Yellow Gold, Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring 0.20 Carats

Located in Brighton, GB

This stunning preloved engagement ring is made of 18ct yellow gold and features a single stone diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped, 1920s Single Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped, 1920s Single Stone Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped, 1920s Single Stone Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

is truly one-of-a-kind. The ring features a stunning, single 0.40ct natural diamond which is set in

Category

Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Gold, Single Stone Diamond Engagement Ring, Hallmarked London 1987
Vintage 18ct Gold, Single Stone Diamond Engagement Ring, Hallmarked London 1987

Vintage 18ct Gold, Single Stone Diamond Engagement Ring, Hallmarked London 1987

Located in Brighton, GB

touch. This ring is sure to make any proposal special and unforgettable. The centre stone measures

Category

Late 20th Century English Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980’s 18ct White Gold, Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Vintage 1980’s 18ct White Gold, Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring

Vintage 1980’s 18ct White Gold, Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

solitaire engagement ring. Set with a lovely prong-set, natural diamond. Mounted on an 18ct white gold

Category

Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald-Cut Diamond Single Stone Bezel Ring
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald-Cut Diamond Single Stone Bezel Ring

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald-Cut Diamond Single Stone Bezel Ring

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Stack Ring features a .70 carat emerald-cut diamond set

Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Ring 10k Round Brilliant & Single .50ctw Three-Stone
Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Ring 10k Round Brilliant & Single .50ctw Three-Stone

Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Ring 10k Round Brilliant & Single .50ctw Three-Stone

Located in Greensboro, NC

; 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Single

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold 0.40 Carat Diamond Single Stone Ring Hallmarked 1989
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold 0.40 Carat Diamond Single Stone Ring Hallmarked 1989

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold 0.40 Carat Diamond Single Stone Ring Hallmarked 1989

Located in Brighton, GB

is an 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a single claw-set brilliant-cut diamond of approximately 0.40

Category

Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Ring 10k Round & Single .40ctw Three-Stone Milgrain
White Gold Diamond Halo Ring 10k Round & Single .40ctw Three-Stone Milgrain

White Gold Diamond Halo Ring 10k Round & Single .40ctw Three-Stone Milgrain

Located in Greensboro, NC

Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Single Color: G - H Clarity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

18ct White Gold, 0.35 Carat Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring - Black Friday
18ct White Gold, 0.35 Carat Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring - Black Friday

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18ct Yellow Gold, 0.30 Carat Diamond Single Stone Ring, Hallmarked London 1986
18ct Yellow Gold, 0.30 Carat Diamond Single Stone Ring, Hallmarked London 1986

18ct Yellow Gold, 0.30 Carat Diamond Single Stone Ring, Hallmarked London 1986

Located in Brighton, GB

craftsmanship. Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, this ring features a beautiful single stone design, set with a

Category

Late 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1990s 0.41 Carat Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1990s 0.41 Carat Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring

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

Category

Late 20th Century English Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Single Stone Round Diamond 2.05 Carat F, VVS2 Engagement Ring
GIA Certified Single Stone Round Diamond 2.05 Carat F, VVS2 Engagement Ring

GIA Certified Single Stone Round Diamond 2.05 Carat F, VVS2 Engagement Ring

Located in London, GB

A classic diamond solitaire ring set in platinum. Featuring an impressive diamond, weight 2.05 ct

Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

18ct Yellow Gold, 0.25 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
18ct Yellow Gold, 0.25 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring

18ct Yellow Gold, 0.25 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

This exquisite engagement ring showcases a stunning princess cut diamond, weighing 0.25 carats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Five Stone Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Five Stone Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Five Stone Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Five Stone Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band. This art

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Five Stone Diamond Band Ring
Art Deco Five Stone Diamond Band Ring

Art Deco Five Stone Diamond Band Ring

Located in Denver, CO

Five single-cut diamonds totaling 0.05 carats, H color, VS clarity shimmer across the top of this

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Two-Toned Five Stone Diamond Ring
Vintage Two-Toned Five Stone Diamond Ring

Vintage Two-Toned Five Stone Diamond Ring

Located in Denver, CO

This delicate band set in 14kt yellow and white gold features five single cut diamonds totaling

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Five Stone Diamond and 14K Gold Two-Tone Band Ring
Five Stone Diamond and 14K Gold Two-Tone Band Ring

Five Stone Diamond and 14K Gold Two-Tone Band Ring

Located in Denver, CO

Five single-cut diamonds, together weighing approximately 0.05 carats, F color, SI clarity, sparkle

Category

Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Seven Stone Diamond and 14K White Gold Band Ring
Seven Stone Diamond and 14K White Gold Band Ring

Seven Stone Diamond and 14K White Gold Band Ring

Located in Denver, CO

Seven single-cut diamonds totaling 0.07 carats, F color, SI clarity shimmer across the top of this

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 18k Gold & Platinum Diamond Scalloped 5 Stone Band Ring
Antique Edwardian 18k Gold & Platinum Diamond Scalloped 5 Stone Band Ring

Antique Edwardian 18k Gold & Platinum Diamond Scalloped 5 Stone Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

-- Stone(s) -- (5) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Single Cut - Pave Set -Nice Brilliant White

Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross and Blue Stone Ring Size 6.25 #24172
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross and Blue Stone Ring Size 6.25 #24172

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross and Blue Stone Ring Size 6.25 #24172

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross and Blue Stone Ring Size- This elegant ring features a pave diamond

Category

20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold 0.15ctw Burnish Diamond Unique 5 Stone Bubble Band Ring
14k White Gold 0.15ctw Burnish Diamond Unique 5 Stone Bubble Band Ring

14k White Gold 0.15ctw Burnish Diamond Unique 5 Stone Bubble Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s): – (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Burnish Set - Nice Brilliant White

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jabel Diamond Art Deco Three-Stone Wedding Band - White Gold 18k Vintage Ring
Jabel Diamond Art Deco Three-Stone Wedding Band - White Gold 18k Vintage Ring

Jabel Diamond Art Deco Three-Stone Wedding Band - White Gold 18k Vintage Ring

By Jabel

Located in Greensboro, NC

: Single Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Style: Three-Stone Wedding Band with Diamonds Measurements Face

Category

Vintage 1920s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Three Stone Diamond Band
Art Deco Three Stone Diamond Band

Art Deco Three Stone Diamond Band

Located in Denver, CO

Three single-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.08 carats F color VS clarity shimmer across the

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

J.E. Caldwell Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Two Stone Ring, American, circa
J.E. Caldwell Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Two Stone Ring, American, circa

J.E. Caldwell Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Two Stone Ring, American, circa

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in London, GB

J.E. Caldwell antique natural pearl and diamond two stone ring. Centrally set with a pair of round

Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Wedding Band - 18k Vintage Five-Stone Ring SZ 9 1/4
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Wedding Band - 18k Vintage Five-Stone Ring SZ 9 1/4

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Wedding Band - 18k Vintage Five-Stone Ring SZ 9 1/4

Located in Greensboro, NC

Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08ctw Cut: Single Color: I - J Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Style: Five-Stone Wedding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Seven-Stone Diamond and Platinum Band
Art Deco Seven-Stone Diamond and Platinum Band

Art Deco Seven-Stone Diamond and Platinum Band

Located in Denver, CO

Seven single-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats with exceptional F color and VS

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Seven Stone Diamond and Platinum Band
Art Deco Seven Stone Diamond and Platinum Band

Art Deco Seven Stone Diamond and Platinum Band

Located in Denver, CO

Seven single-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.14 carat, F color VS clarity, shimmer across the

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Three Dainty Stone Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
Art Deco Three Dainty Stone Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold

Art Deco Three Dainty Stone Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold

Located in Montgomery, AL

Sizable Upon Request Accented by the following gemstones 3 - 2.0mm Single Cut Diamonds; Estimated

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Eight-Stone Diamond and 18K White Gold Band
Art Deco Eight-Stone Diamond and 18K White Gold Band

Art Deco Eight-Stone Diamond and 18K White Gold Band

Located in Denver, CO

A gleaming row of eight single cut sparkling white diamonds (totaling 0.08 carats), F color VS

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Five Stone Diamond Two-Tone Wedding Band
Mid-Century Five Stone Diamond Two-Tone Wedding Band

Mid-Century Five Stone Diamond Two-Tone Wedding Band

Located in Denver, CO

Five single-cut diamonds totaling 0.05 carats H color VS-SI clarity shimmer across the top of this

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Antique Two-Tone Five-Stone Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Band
Antique Two-Tone Five-Stone Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Band

Antique Two-Tone Five-Stone Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Band

Located in Denver, CO

A line of five single-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.1 carats, adorn this antique band

Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Ring
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Ring

Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A fine Tiffany and Company platinum and diamond ring with original boxes. The single stone 'Diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1940s, Platinum 0.50 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Vintage 1940s, Platinum 0.50 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

Vintage 1940s, Platinum 0.50 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

from the 1940s that features a brilliant cut single-stone diamond engagement ring with pretty diamond

Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.40ct I/VS2
Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.40ct I/VS2

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.31 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
0.31 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

0.31 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in London, GB

This is a single stone GIA certified diamond engagement ring. The focal point of this ring is a

Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.84CTW Old European Diamond Sapphire Vintage Engagement Ring
Art Deco 1.84CTW Old European Diamond Sapphire Vintage Engagement Ring

Art Deco 1.84CTW Old European Diamond Sapphire Vintage Engagement Ring

Located in Boston, MA

: Single cut diamonds, Blue sapphires Ring Size: 7 Total Ring Weight: 3.3 grams Dimensions: Width 11.0 mm

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 0.92 Carat Diamond and Pearl Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1910
Antique 0.92 Carat Diamond and Pearl Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1910

Antique 0.92 Carat Diamond and Pearl Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

antique ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in

Category

Vintage 1910s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

GIA Certified Engagement Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 2.71ct N/VS1
GIA Certified Engagement Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 2.71ct N/VS1

GIA Certified Engagement Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 2.71ct N/VS1

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A single stone round brilliant cut diamond ring set in platinum. The 2.71ct round brilliant cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bulgari Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring 1.11 Carat F/VVS1 GIA Certified
Bulgari Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring 1.11 Carat F/VVS1 GIA Certified

Bulgari Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring 1.11 Carat F/VVS1 GIA Certified

By Bulgari

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stunning diamond single stone ring in platinum by Bvlgari. The ring is set to the centre with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1940s, Platinum Diamond Engagement & Wedding Band Bridal Ring Set
Vintage 1940s, Platinum Diamond Engagement & Wedding Band Bridal Ring Set

Vintage 1940s, Platinum Diamond Engagement & Wedding Band Bridal Ring Set

Located in Brighton, GB

from the 1940s that features a brilliant cut single-stone diamond engagement ring with pretty diamond

Category

Mid-20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bvlgari Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum 0.35ct G/VVS2
Bvlgari Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum 0.35ct G/VVS2

Bvlgari Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum 0.35ct G/VVS2

By Bulgari

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stunning diamond single stone ring in platinum by Bvlgari. The ring is set to the centre with an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.02ct I VS1 Old European Cut Diamond GIA Platinum Engagement Ring
2.02ct I VS1 Old European Cut Diamond GIA Platinum Engagement Ring

2.02ct I VS1 Old European Cut Diamond GIA Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Tampa, FL

cut diamonds and approximately .20 carats of single cut diamond side stones. The ring measures 9.70

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Tiffany & Co. Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.59ct E/VS1
GIA Certified Tiffany & Co. Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.59ct E/VS1

GIA Certified Tiffany & Co. Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.59ct E/VS1

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stunning platinum diamond single stone ring by Tiffany & Co. The solitaire features an emerald

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.43ct F/VS1
GIA Certified White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.43ct F/VS1

GIA Certified White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.43ct F/VS1

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An elegant 18k white gold diamond single stone ring. The ring features a modern twist design

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Single Stone Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of single stone diamond rings available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our selection of items includes 331 vintage examples as well as 657 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco and modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to single stone diamond rings. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Single Stone, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for old european cut single stone diamond rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of single stone diamond rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Single Stone Diamond Rings?

On average, single stone diamond rings at 1stDibs sell for $4,111, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $2,408,373 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.