High Low Transitional Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Introducing our exquisite High Low Transitional Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum, a true gem from the
Early 20th Century American Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
High Low Transitional Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Introducing our exquisite High Low Transitional Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum, a true gem from the
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Transition Cut Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.4 Grams Diamond Count: 1 transition cut and 12 single cut Diamond
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late Art Deco 0.55 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A lovely 0.55 carat transitional cut diamond gleams in this engagement ring dating to the 1930s. It
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Retro Three-Stone 0.60ct Transitional Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum & 18K Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Transitional Cut Diamonds of G colour, SI clarity each securely claw set in Platinum setting of intricate
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Transitional Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
arrangement of round faceted transitional cut diamonds, each stone exuding a brilliant white hue. The diamonds
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
antique piece has been crafted from 18ct white and features a round faceted transitional cut diamond at
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Transitional Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring A 0.35 Carat Transitional Cut Round Diamond Of VS2 Clarity & J
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.77 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's transitional cut round diamond engagement ring. EGL certified round transitional cut diamond
Diamond, Platinum
1930s 1.05ct Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning 1930s engagement ring features a beautiful 1.05 carat transitional cut diamond in the
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.01 carat transitional cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cutting with the precision of modern brilliance. At its center is a GIA-certified transitional cut diamond
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Retro .68 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Fishtail Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.60 carat - J color with SI1 clarity
Diamond, Platinum
EGL 1.35 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This 1.35 carat transitional cut diamond is centered into a handmade open work platinum setting
Diamond, Platinum
Late Art Deco 0.64 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing 0.50 carat total - I color with VS2 clarity. Bead set
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Transitional Cut Filigree Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
white gold. crt 1 round transitions cut white extra sparkly diamond, approx. total weight .31cts, F-G
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Retro Engagement Ring - 14k Transitional Cut .59ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Solitaire Carat: .53ct Cut: Transitional
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Arrow Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carat - G color with VS2 clarity
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco style 1.11 carat transitional cut diamond ruby platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This modern Art Deco-inspired platinum cluster ring showcases a 1.11 carat transitional cut diamond
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Transitional cut Round Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Hallmarked Delia
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Transitional cut Round Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Hallmarked Delia This gorgeous estate
Diamond, White Gold
EGL Certified .26 Carat Diamond Transitional Cut Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's late Art Deco transitional diamond engagement ring with six side diamonds in it's original
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco .75 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Platinum 1940s transitional cut Diamond engagement ring with baguette and round diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Round Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring (Approx. 3.10-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
. Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.10-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Transitional Cut
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Transitional Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Inspired diamond and sapphire engagement ring. GIA certified transitional cut diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,852Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold & Platinum 0.6ctw Transitional Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising three transitional cut diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.35 Carat Transitional Cut Brown Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover the allure of timeless elegance with our 1.35 Carat transitional cut brownish yellow
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Three stone 2.6 carat transitional cut diamond engagement ring, circa 1940
By Carl Gustav Hallberg
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
transitional early modern cut diamonds. Principal 1.1 carat and the two sides 1.49 carats totaling 2.59 carats
Diamond, Platinum
$23,620Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Transitional Cut 1.14ct Diamond and Sapphire Palladium Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
features an antique 1.14ct transitional cut diamond at center surrounded by 16 round accent diamonds that
Diamond, Sapphire, Palladium, Platinum
Mid-Century 1.16 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.97 carat total - H color with SI1
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 0.85 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an transitional cut diamond weighing 0.71 carats total - H color with VS2 clarity Set
Diamond, Platinum
EGL .90 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
stone is three single cut diamonds. Certified by the EGL as near colorless, this dazzling ring is a
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 0.73 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.61 carat - H color with SI1 clarity
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960's Transitional Cut Diamond 14K Gold Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.35 carats H color with VS2 clarity
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Old Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
carat old transitional cut diamond at its center. GIA certified and graded K color (faint brown) with
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.12 Carats Turquoise Cabochon Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- prong set with diamond halo surround. Transitional cut and weighing approximately 1.12 carats total. G/H
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
EGL Certified 1.56 Carat Old Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
old transitional cut diamond at its center — EGL-USA certified and graded G-H color with VS2 clarity
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Transitional Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carat - G color with VS2 clarity
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold 0.58ct Old Transitional Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Transitional Cut - Pave Set - H Color - SI2 Clarity
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 2.11 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Original Edwardian handmade engagement ring featuring a 2.11 carat transitional cut diamond set in
Diamond, Platinum
1.25 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
stunning transitional cut diamond weighing 1.25 carats is set in a beautifully simple 8-claw setting which
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.03 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Dome Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's Victorian Diamond platinum engagement ring. Mounted with a transitional Ideal cut
Diamond, Platinum
Filigree 1940's Engagement Ring with Old European Transitional Cut Diamond
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14K White Gold Weight: 2.70 grams Diamond Details Shape
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.07 Carat GIA Transitional Cut Diamond & Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super quality Art Deco era 1.07 Carat "Transitional" Cut Diamond & Sapphire Navette Ring composed
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 18K Cabochon Pink Coral Transitional Cut Diamond Rosetta Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
transitional cut diamonds. Dimensions/Weight: This ring measures 1.95” top to bottom and weighs 10.1g. Size
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1950 14K White Gold .10cttw Round Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
: 3.2 grams Diamond Details: Natural Diamonds, Round Transitional Cut, .10ct total weight, G Color, VS
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-Century 1.20 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 1.04 carats - H color with VS2 clarity
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco EDR Certified 3.67 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
, transitional cut diamond at the centre of this original Art Deco engagement ring In quintessential 1920s
Diamond, Platinum
1950's 1.50 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a basket set transitional cut diamond weighing 1.20 carats total - H color with VS2
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .81 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Pave Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This exquisite engagement ring features a dazzling .81 carat GIA certified transitional cut diamond
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.65 Carat Three-Stone Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A glittering trio of transitional cut diamonds is the focal point of this three stone diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Retro Ring - 950 Transitional 1.20ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Transitional Color: H Clarity: VS2
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century 1.06 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing 1.06 carats - D color with VS1 clarity Prong set in a
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.96 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Five Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.80 carat total - H color with VS2
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late Art Deco 1.20 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 1.02 carats - H color with SI1 clarity
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 0.35 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 carat - G color with VS2 clarity
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century 1.20 carats transitional cut diamond platinum 3 stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
classic romance with evolving modern brilliance. Set with three transitional cut diamonds totaling
Diamond, Platinum
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Transitional Cut Diamond & Sapphire Fan Halo Ring in White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary Art Deco–inspired ring features a rare 0.90 carat transitional cut diamond, GIA
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Transitional Cut Diamond (Approx. 1.9-Carats) Box-Prong Set Dome Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
century craftsmanship. At its heart lies a stunning Approx. 1.9-Carats transitional cut diamond, graded H
Diamond, Platinum
Transitional Cut Diamond 18ct White Gold & Platinum Engagement Ring, c.1950's
Located in London, GB
cut diamond, with an approximate weight of 0.40ct, exquisitely mounted in a platinum illusion setting
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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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