Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Ring Sri Lanka Mined 1.58ct GIA 1920s NOS 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from the 1920's 3 Stone Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.58ct GIA Certified Sri Lanka 18K White Gold Never Worn NOS Features a Genuine Natural...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,835
Old Cut Diamond Trinity Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The cast and hand finished mount has been set from east to west with three old European cuts, centring on a stone of F/G colour and VS1 clarity weighing 0.82 carat.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Cut Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Square cut deep green tourmaline ring is mounted in 14K yellow gold. Beautifully hand crafted ring with accent diamonds on east west makes it an elegant piece of jewelry. Carefully c...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Baguette Cut Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Stacking Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Baguette cut tourmaline is mounted in 14K yellow gold. Beautifully hand crafted with accent diamonds on east west makes it an elegant stacking ring. Carefully chosen gem stone is han...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold 1.82ctw Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Repousse Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Bezel/Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.80ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Old Mine Cut - Bezel...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and 3 Ruby Engagement Ring. 0.70TCW Oval Rubies Round Cut Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
This charming three-stone ring features three oval-cut rubies weighing 0.75 carats in total, each bezel-set in an east-west orientation.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.43ct Old Cut Diamond Classic Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set- J/K Color - VS1 Clarity - 7mm - 1.35ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Prong Set - Nic...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 2.57ctw Oval Deep Blue Sapphire w/ Pear Diamonds Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Blue Color - 9.1x6.9mm - 2.36ct (exact) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Pear Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color - SI1...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
White Gold 3.44ctw GIA Emerald Cut Color Change Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Color Change - Bluish Violet Changing to Purple Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 3.22ct (exact) ** See Certification ...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 6.99ctw GIA Pear Bright Tsavorite Old Cut Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tsavorite - Vintage Pear Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Bright Lime Green - Nice Shape - 5.0ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete ...
Yellow Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum & Gold 7.03ctw AGL Pear Colombian Emerald GIA Diamond Sides Custom Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Pear Cut - Claw Prong Set - Deep Rich Green - Minor - Colombian - Exceptional Emerald - 5.23ct (exact. certified) ** See Certification Det...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Classic Platinum GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Baguette Diamonds Accents Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Rich Blue Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 1.07ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2)...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum SSEF Oval Burma No Heat Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Rich Royal Blue - 1.498ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** (2) Natural Genuine Di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA Santa Maria Blue Round Aquamarine Kite Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Santamaria Aquamarine - Round Cut - 6 Prong Set - Exceptional Rich Blue - 6.43ct (exact) *See Certification Information Below* (2) Natural Genuine D...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Men's White Gold 11.70ctw Star Sapphire Diamond Florentine Finish Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Violet Blue Color - Sharp Star - 100% Natural - 11.2x10.1x9.4mm - 11.30ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum Blue Star Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamond Accents Elegant Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - Sharp Star - 10.2x9.2mm - 5.47ct (exact.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Long Straight ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
New Platinum & 14k Gold GIA No Heat Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Bright Pink - Clean - No Heat - Madagascar - 1.27ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Com...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage Men's 14k White Gold Oval Blue Star Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel/Burnish Set - Blue Color - 12.2x7.9mm - 7.8ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Beze...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 3.47ctw Black Blue & Green Play Opal w/ Trillion Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Black Base Color w/ Blue & Green Play of Colors - 12.2x9.3mm - 3.22ct (exact - stamped) (2) Natural Genui...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage Classic Platinum GIA 2.21ctw Oval Sapphire Baguette Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Blue Color - Heated - 2.01ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) Natural...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum GIA 4.22ctw Round Burma No Heat Sapphire Pear Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Cut - Prong Set - Periwinkle Soft Blue Color - No Heat - Burma - 3.16ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Inf...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA Certified 1.46ctw Round Sapphire Trillion Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - Heated -1.10ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) Natur...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 5.94ctw GIA Cushion Color Change Garnet w/ Half Moon Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Garnets - Cushion Cut - Claw Prong Set - Dark Blue-Green changing to Purplish Red- 5.34ct (exact stamped) ** See Certification Details Below for Com...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Classic Platinum 4.62ctw GIA Burma "A" Jade w/ Emerald Cut Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural A Jade - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Gorgeous Green Color - Burma - 11.53 x 8.77 x 4.90 mm - 4.19ct (exact) ** See Ce...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum 2.77ctw GIA Bright & Lively Oval Black Opal w/ Step Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Half Bezel Channel Set - Black Color w/ Very Bright & Lively Play of Colors - 2.34ct (exact - stamped) **See C...
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
New 18k Yellow Gold 3.53ctw GIA Rare Cat's Eye Ruby w/ Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Rare Cat's Eye Ruby - Round Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 3.08ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Be...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 6.22ctw AGL No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire GIA Half Moon Diamond Side Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Cut - Claw Prong Set - True Royal Blue - Clean - No Heat - Incredible Quality- 5.17ct (exact certified) ** See Certification Deta...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k White Gold 3.9ctw GIA Pear Sapphire Unique Shield Cut Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Pear Cut - Great Shape - Prong Set - Rich Blue Color -Heated - Ceylon - 2.93ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete I...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$400Sale Price|50% Off
14K White Gold 0.30ct Oval Emerald & Brilliant White Quartz Wavy Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Classic design ring equipped with a wonderful east meets west green oval emerald with natural jardin and surrounded by 2 brilliantly decent grade white quartz. For those who have a s...
Emerald, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 1.24ct GIA Round Step Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Step Cut - Prong Set - Brilliant Cornflower Blue Color - Heated - 1.12ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
New Platinum 4ctw GIA USA Montana Sapphire w/ Rectangular Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Brilliant Step Cut - Claw Prong Set - Bluish Green Color - Heated - USA Montana - 3.01ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Bel...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum
New Platinum GIA Burma No Heat Sapphire w/ Old Mine Cut Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Medium Bright Blue - Clean - No Heat - Burma - 2.38ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Inf...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k Gold GIA 1.98ctw Fancy Intense Orange Yellow Diamond Natural Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Strong Pure Fiery Color! Must see! --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Cushion Modified Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Fancy Intense Orange Yellow Color - VS2 Clarity - 1.51ct...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold 1.36ctw GIA Burma Pear Cut Vivid Red Ruby w/ Round Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red - Burma - Heated - 1.16ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) Natural Genuin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 14k Gold Silver 3.63ctw GIA Fancy Brown White Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Multi Claw Prong Set - Premium - Gorgeous Golden Fancy Yellow Brown Color - Fiery Diamond - 2.93ct (exact ) ** See Cert...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
New Platinum & 18k Gold GIA 11.19ctw Emerald w/ Old Mine Cut Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Emerald Step Cut - Double Wire Prong Set - Rich Green Color - Clarity Enhanced F2 - 7.97ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
New Platinum & 18k Gold GIA Rare Mahenge Spinel w/ Old Mine Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Mahenge Spinel - Cushion Brilliant Step Cut - Clow Prong Set - Vivid Slightly Pinkish GLOWY Red- Eye Clean & Fiery - NO HEAT - Tanzania - 2.57ct...
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Gold GIA Burma No Heat Cushion Ruby Mine Cut Diamond Sides Matte Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Antique Ruby - Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red - Burma - No Heat - 2.62ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2)...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Platinum GIA 15.68ctw Oval Vivid Purple Star Sapphire & Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Purple Color - Very Nice 6 Legged Star - No Heat - Ceylon - 14.64ct (exact) ** See Cert...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Gold AGCL 2.28ct Cushion Yellow Sapphire w/ Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Yellow Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 2.10ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** (2) Natu...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Gubelin Certified 10.02 Carat Muzo Colombian Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the private collection of Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, One of the highest quality, rarest Muzo Colombian emeralds we have ever seen is the focal po...
Emerald, Platinum
Platinum GIA No Heat Purple Violet Color Change Sapphire Trillion Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Change in Color Purple/Violet Color - No Heat - 2.84ct (exact certified, stamped) ** See Certification Details Bel...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 1.26ctw Gray Opal w/ Diamond Sides Low Profile Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut -Bezel Set - Gray Color w/ Nice Play of Colors - 100% Natural - 8.30 x 6.65 x 2.88 mm / 1.05ct (exact - stamped) **See Cert...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
New Platinum 5.69ctw GIA Oval Step Cut No Heat Sapphire Half Moon Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire -Oval Step Cut - Prong Set - True Royal Blue Color - No Heat - Madagascar - Natural Inclusions - 5.09ct (exact) ** See Certification Detail...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14k White Gold 6.9mm Pearl and 1.40ctw Old Mine Cut Cushion Diamonds Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - Stem Set - Nice White Color - high Quality - 6.9mm (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cushiony Cut - Prong Set - Fiery H...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Platinum GIA 3.5ctw No Heat Royal Blue Burma Sapphire & Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This sapphire is marked as DEEP BLUE and exhibiting a ROYAL BLUE color by GIA. It is 100% Natural and NOT heated. PLEASE SEE CERTIFICATION! --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphir...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k Gold Platinum 2.34ctw GIA No Heat Purple Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Old Cushion Brilliant Cut - Prong Set -Purple Color - Clean - No Heat - Ceylon - 6.88 x 5.43 x 3.86 mm - 1.31ct (exact) *See Certificatio...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.5 Carat Radiant East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious white gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.5 Carat Radiant East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious white gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that ...
Diamond, White Gold
$19,407Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Cushion East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious white gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that ...
Diamond, White Gold
$7,002Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Pear East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious yellow gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$8,052Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Oval East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious yellow gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,084Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.83 Carat Radiant East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious yellow gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$8,314Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Cushion East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious white gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that ...
Diamond, White Gold
$14,740Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.71 Carat Oval East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious yellow gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$4,819Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.83 Carat Emerald East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious white gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that ...
Diamond, White Gold
$13,967Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Emerald East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious yellow gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$4,822Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.8 Carat Princess East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious yellow gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$9,533Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Radiant East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious white gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that ...
Diamond, White Gold
$6,468Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Round East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in luxurious white gold , the ring is complemented by elegant pear-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design that ...
Diamond, White 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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