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 Set with tri-split prongs in a square form head with clustered surround Flanked by ...
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 Set with tri-split beads in a square form basket and flanked by additional diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Vintage engagement ring features a beautiful transitional cut diamond grain set into a hexagonal bezel within a high square box mount.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Transitional .80ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Diamond Carat(s): .72ct Cut: Transitional ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 16.10 Carat Colombian Emerald and Transitional Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
Working hand in hand with the Emerald to highlight it's beauty, it a beautiful halo of transitional cut diamonds. The diamonds have an estimated colour grade of G and have a magnific...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Retro 0.38 CTW Transitional Diamond Platinum Vintage Knife Edge Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.32 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Set with tri-split prongs in a square form head and flanked by foliate motif shoulde...
Diamond, Platinum
2.61 Carat Transitional Diamond and Buff Top Sapphire Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Diamond and Buff Top Blue Sapphire Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring. Featuring a securely nestled Hand set 2.61 Carat Transitional Diamond. Surrounded by 8.12t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1950's Old Transitional Cut Engagement Ring .50cts VEG#79
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Description: Here we have an absolutely Royal looking engagement ring. The center diamond is ultra white and clean, with a transitional old cut center diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century Transitional Diamond 14K Gold Vintage Fishtail Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring five round brilliant cut diamonds prong set in white gold east to west Weighing approximately 0.80 carats total - H to J color with SI2 clarity Flanked by knife edge should...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
EGL Certified 1.03 Carat Transitional Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Transitional brilliant cut round center diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.58tcw Transitional Halo Diamond 14k White Gold Engagement Ring 1930s
Located in Towson, MD
Crafted in 14K white gold, this 1930s Art Deco engagement ring showcases a 0.25 carat transitional cut diamond graded G-H color and VS clarity, set within a distinctive squared frame.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Retro Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Transition .32ctw Ribbon Loop
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Retro Date: 1940s - 1950s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .32ctw...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 1.85 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The full eternity ring is ornamented with a total of eighteen claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
1.52 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's late Art Deco transitional Ideal cut diamond platinum engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The full eternity ring is composed of twenty-five claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Diamond Marquise Shape Pave Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring features transitional cut round diamonds set throughout the ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful three stone ring is a collection of transitional cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.77 Carat Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Transitional Ideal cut diamond solitaire engagement ring in a 14k white gold four prong setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3.41 Carat Peridot and 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The feature peridot is flanked with two horizontal rows of twelve pave set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and b...
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Vintage French 1.10 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The full eternity ring is composed of twenty-two claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ideal transitional cut diamond platinum engagement ring. Platinum setting with tapered baguette side diamonds. circa 1960.
Diamond, Platinum
1.10 Carat Old European Diamond Pierced Art Deco Dome Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience the timeless elegance of our vintage Art Deco 1930s old European and transitional cut Diamond pierced dome engagment ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Late Deco 0.80ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A luscious red ruby is flanked by transitional cut diamonds in this three stone ring from the 1940s.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Peter Suchy 3.04 Carat Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
3.04ct transitional Ideal cut diamond halo engagement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro French 18 Karat White Gold and 2.50 Carat Diamond Tank Ring
Located in New York, NY
Retro 18k White Gold and 2.50 Carats Transitional-cut Diamond Tank Ring c.1940s 12.5 grams Made in France Size 7
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.18 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive transitional round brilliant cut diamond engagement ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report certificate.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.90 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage full eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. This stunning white gold eternity band is ornamented with nineteen impressive four-claw set t...
Diamond, White Gold
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Peter Suchy 2.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Halo Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Transitional cut round diamond three-stone engagement ring. 2.30ct center stone with 2 have moon side diamonds and a halo of round diamonds in a platinum setting made by the Peter Su...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.41 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Transitional Ideal cut round diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
EGL Certified .40 Carat Diamond Gold Filigree Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930-1940 filigree transitional cut diamond engagement ring. Raised hand carved and filigree in its original 18k white gold setting. 1 transitional cut diamond, approx. total weight...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.61 Carat Pave Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
European transitional Ideal cut diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 1.61cts round center stone in a platinum halo setting with 114 round micro pave set accent diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Peter Suchy 2.43 Carat Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
2.43ct transitional ideal cut diamond halo engagement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Oscar Heyman Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, England
This is then surrounded by a double spiral of channel-set calibre-cut sapphires. To finish the design, each shoulder is grain-set with five old mine-cut and transitional cut diamonds...
Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Ring Sri Lanka Mined 1.58ct GIA 1920s NOS 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Extremely Rare Pieces Referred to as "New Old Stock" or "NOS" We Bought Out a Jeweler That Had Retired in the 1930's When We Opened this Envelope and Saw This New Unset Ring We Wer...
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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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