18k White Gold Oval Cut Tanzanite & Round and Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Oval Cut Tanzanite and Round and Tapered Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring This breathtaking Oval Cut Tanzanite Ring is in excellent condition and ready to ship!
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
1930s Antique 4.42 Carat Diamond and Emerald White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The large principle stone is encompassed with a segmented geometric halo style design, ornamented with eight impressive pavé set eight-cut diamonds. The elevated, tapering ring shou...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,850Sale Price|40% Off
Cocktail Ring - 1.45 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond in 18K White Gold
Located in Covington, LA
Details Oval natural blue sapphire weighing approximately 1.45 carats Baguette-cut and round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.53 carat Crafted in 18K white gold Classic th...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.46Ct Diamond and Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The millegrain decorated Art Deco design is embellished with a further ten pavé set Old European round cut diamonds. The elevated, tapering ring shoulders are further ornamented wit...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.18 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.18 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire engagement ring; part of our diverse collection of Edwardian engagement rings.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 0.93 Carat Emerald and 0.90 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring (1989)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The emerald is framed by ten impressive claw set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The elevated, tapering ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and are each ornamented w...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.39 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The finely crafted millegrain decorated Art Deco design is embellished with a further six pavé set Old European round cut diamonds. The elevated, tapering ring shoulders are further...
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Retro Pearl Diamond Ring, 0.30ct, Unisex, USA, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring. This tapered band features a 7mm pearl and ten 2mm bead-set diamond.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Pink Tourmaline and Multi Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Flanking the magnificent center tourmaline, a generous assembly of round and tapered baguette cut diamonds are set across the shoulders and band of the ring in a design that blends c...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 2.48 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The elevated, tapering ring shoulders are each accented with two claw set diamonds, integrating with the main setting and blending with the plain ring shank.
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.46 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The elevated, tapering ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the plain ring shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
0.69 Carat Oval Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This gem is accented by 2.20 carat total weight of Tapered baguette cut diamonds. The ring is crafted of 18K White Gold to last a lifetime.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$360,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Pear Cut Diamond E Color VVS1 Clarity Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A faint fluorescence adds a subtle and delicate glow under certain lighting conditions, without diminishing the diamond’s natural brilliance. Flanking the central stone are elegant ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$920,000Sale Price|20% Off
10.02 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring – Internally Flawless, GIA Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
Set in platinum and accented by tapered side diamonds, the ring embodies classic high jewelry design with understated refinement.
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
1980s 2.46 Carat Sapphire and 1.50 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.03 Carat Marquise Cut Brown Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive, vintage 2.03 carat Marquise cut brown diamond, 3.05 carat diamond and 18k yellow and white gold ring; part of our collection of vintage diamond rings.
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
"2.40 Carat Platinum Emerald & Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring"
Located in Jupiter, FL
A classic among engagement rings, this genuine emerald, and tapered diamond engagement ring features a vibrant round Colombian emerald.
Emerald
14 Karat Rose Gold Rose Gold Rainbow Multicolour Gemstones Cocktail Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The centerpiece of this exquisite ring is the trio of lines adorned with tapered baguette-cut gemstones, a selection that mirrors the natural brilliance of peridot, citrine, garnet, ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Ye...
3.45 Carat Topaz and 1.86 Carat Emerald Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The feature topaz is encircled by twelve alternating round faceted cut emeralds and antique (circa 1900) Old European cut diamonds. The tapering, elevated ring shoulders blend seaml...
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, Yellow Gold
Vintage Kurt Wayne 0.54 Carat Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
Key Details: Signed Kurt Wayne - 0.54 carat ruby - 1.03 carat total round and tapered baguette diamonds - 18K yellow gold - Ring size: 6.5 Purchase includes ring box and complimen...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,380Sale Price|35% Off
NWT $5, 200 18KT Gold Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Shaped Tapered Baguette Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond and 1.77ct Blue Sapphire Mid-Century Dress Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous oval cut royal blue sapphire weighing 1.77 carats is claw set in an asymmetrical spray of stunning tapered baguette cut diamonds. The ring's shoulders are beautifully fini...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.64 Carat K/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A shiny 4.64 Ct Round Brilliant K/VS1 GIA Certified center Diamond set in a fine Platinum 3 Stone Engagement Ring with two Long Tapered Baguette diamonds on the side.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 4.01 Carat H/VS2 Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total diamond weight of 0.37 Ct. on the side. Diamond specs: Center stone: 4.01 Ct GIA Certified H/VS2 Cushion Cut natural diamond Center dimensions 8.69 mm x 8.59 mm x 5.97 mm Sid...
Diamond, Platinum
Le Vian 5.02 Carat Total Weight Diamonds and Blue Sapphires Cocktail Ring 18k
By Le Vian
Located in Miami, FL
Levian Luxurious tapered baguette diamond and sapphire ring crafted in 18k white gold Approx.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 2.17 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 2.52 Carat Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The sapphire is flanked on either side by a 1.30ct and a 1.22ct Old European cut diamond. The tapering ribbed ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly wit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s 2.19Ct Cabochon Cut Chrysoberyl and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The central chrysoberyls are framed by sixteen bezel set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The elevated, tapering ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamles...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Men's 1.6cttw Diamond Ring, Size 10 - 16.1g
Located in Providence, RI
Make a statement with this iconic men’s diamond ring. The tapered knife-edge shank is crafted in high quality 18k yellow gold leading to a unique frame top gallery.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.84 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.04 Carat Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The sapphire is flanked on either side by a 0.46ct and a 0.58ct Old European cut diamond. The tapering ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the p...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
J. Birnbach GIA 9.18 Carat H SI1 Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Key Details: - 9.18 carat pear-shaped diamond, GIA H SI1 - 0.47 total carat weight tapered baguette diamonds - Platinum - Ring size 6.5 Purchase includes ring box, GIA certificate,...
Diamond, Platinum
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified 6.47 Carat Vivid Green Cushion Insignificant Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum 6.47 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring with Tapered Baguettes This exquisite ring showcases a captivating 6.47-carat natural emerald, certified by AGL as originating f...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.65 Carat Blue Sapphire Ceylon Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Introducing a truly exceptional piece of jewelry, the IGI certified 18K white gold 1.65ct blue sapphire from Sri Lanka and 0.60ct natural white tapered baguette cut diamond ring. Thi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
4 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Ring in White Gold
Located in London, GB
A sleek three-stone 18k white gold ring with a 4 carat deep blue sapphire at its centre beautifully set with four-double smooth claws, and two dazzling tapered diamond baguettes at e...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1930s Geometric Engraved Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This antique 1930s platinum wedding band features a hand-engraved geometric design and is perfect for stacking with matching period and modern engagement rings. - 2mm width - Size 8...
Platinum
0.62 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
10 White Tapered Baguette Diamonds: 0.31 Carats 34 White Round Diamonds: 0.31 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 3.40 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.25ct Princess Diamond Kite Halo Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The pendant is finished with a tapered pavé diamond bail and a polished connector ring that lets the pendant hang straight and move naturally on the chain, giving it that effortless,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.21ct Princess Diamond Kite Halo White Gold Pendant Necklace
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The pendant is finished with a tapered pavé diamond bail and a polished connector ring that lets the pendant hang straight and move naturally on the chain, giving it that effortless,...
Diamond, White Gold
Burma Ruby & Diamond Flower Baguette Suite Set 19.15 ct Earrings & Ring Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
Platinum Burmese Ruby & Diamond High Jewelry Suite – 19.15 Carats (Earrings + Ring) An extraordinary platinum Burmese ruby and diamond high-jewelry suite, composed of a pair of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Huggies Pendant Necklace Earrings Ring Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold natural ruby diamond huggies pendant necklace earrings ring set.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 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.
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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