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Vintage Retro English 18k Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Vintage Retro English 18k Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring

Vintage Retro English 18k Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

color sapphire and is surrounded by natural transitional cut diamonds. The ring is engraved around the

Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Very Rare Russian Alexandrite and Diamond Engagement Ring
Very Rare Russian Alexandrite and Diamond Engagement Ring

Very Rare Russian Alexandrite and Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

alexandrite from the Ural Mountains and a transitional brilliant cut diamond (c. 1930s). The ring is

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Alexandrite

Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Natural Opal Diamond Engagement Ring
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Natural Opal Diamond Engagement Ring

Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Natural Opal Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

transitional cut diamonds around the halo. The ring is in good condition and sits low on the finger. Item

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 0.65 Carat Emerald 0.46 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1940
Vintage 0.65 Carat Emerald 0.46 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1940

Vintage 0.65 Carat Emerald 0.46 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1940

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

with four pavé set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The ring setting is further

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco White Gold Circular Brilliant Engagement Ring by JABEL
Art Deco White Gold Circular Brilliant Engagement Ring by JABEL

Art Deco White Gold Circular Brilliant Engagement Ring by JABEL

By Jabel

Located in Cape May, NJ

18K White Gold Transition Cut Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring by JABEL. The ring is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Retro Platinum Flexible Diamond Eternity Band
Vintage Retro Platinum Flexible Diamond Eternity Band

Vintage Retro Platinum Flexible Diamond Eternity Band

Located in Great Neck, NY

and very unique band that is flexible and has transitional cut diamonds going around the entire ring

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .77 Carat Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .77 Carat Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .77 Carat Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

.77 carat transitional cut diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center diamond in a 14k yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.99 Carat Round Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
1.99 Carat Round Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

1.99 Carat Round Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

Art Deco style 1.99 carat round transitional cut diamond platinum engagement ring. The diamond is

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.15 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
2.15 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

2.15 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in South Pasadena, CA

2.15 carats J color SI2 clarity transitional round brilliant-cut diamond set in a 1950s baguette

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920s

Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

This handmade cluster ring dates to the 1920s and is made up of transitional cut diamonds and 8-cut

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy Transitional Cut Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Peter Suchy Transitional Cut Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring

Peter Suchy Transitional Cut Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Transitional cut diamond engagement ring, set in a filigree, hand engraved rose gold setting, made

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 1.44 Carat GIA Certified Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Art Deco 1.44 Carat GIA Certified Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Art Deco 1.44 Carat GIA Certified Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late Art Deco era 1.44 Carat Transitional (Early Round Brilliant) Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Transitional Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Art Deco Style
Transitional Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Art Deco Style

Transitional Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Art Deco Style

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

: 2018 Metal: Platinum Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 1.17 Cut: Transitional Round Brilliant Color: J

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

.77 Carat Art Deco Diamond Transitional Cut Filigree Gold Engagement Ring
.77 Carat Art Deco Diamond Transitional Cut Filigree Gold Engagement Ring

.77 Carat Art Deco Diamond Transitional Cut Filigree Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage 1930s Art Deco 14k yellow gold filigree diamond engagement ring. Original transitional cut

Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

EGL Certified 1.80 Carat Transitional Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
EGL Certified 1.80 Carat Transitional Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring

EGL Certified 1.80 Carat Transitional Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Transitional cut diamond engagement ring. EGL certified 1.80ct center stone set in a handmade 18k

Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy 3.32 Carat Ideal Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Peter Suchy 3.32 Carat Ideal Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring

Peter Suchy 3.32 Carat Ideal Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Original European Ideal cut transitional diamond three-stone engagement ring. The raised crown and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.71 Carat Diamond Platinum Filigree Engagement Ring
1.71 Carat Diamond Platinum Filigree Engagement Ring

1.71 Carat Diamond Platinum Filigree Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

1940's transitional cut diamond engagement ring. Hand made platinum filigree, open scroll setting

Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1930s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Snake Ring
1930s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Snake Ring

1930s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Snake Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

each ornamented with a collet set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond. The ring is

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.79 Carat Natural Faint Brown Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 1.79 Carat Natural Faint Brown Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 1.79 Carat Natural Faint Brown Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Natural color GIA certified European transitional cut diamond engagement ring. Faint brown with a

Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Late Deco 1.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1940s
Late Deco 1.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1940s

Late Deco 1.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1940s

Located in London, GB

A characterful blue sapphire is flanked by transitional cut diamonds in this stunning trilogy ring

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fantastic Art Deco Diamond Ring
Fantastic Art Deco Diamond Ring

Fantastic Art Deco Diamond Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic Art Deco Baguette and Round transitional cut diamond ring. Unknown maker but numbered

Antique Edwardian Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
Antique Edwardian Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring

Antique Edwardian Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

future. STONES Natural Blue Sapphire (emerald cut) Two 0.25ct Transitional Cut Diamonds RING SIZE 5.75

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Unique Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Unique Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Unique Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

By Single Stone

Located in Los Angeles, CA

2.32ct K/VS1 GIA certified Transitional cut diamond set in a handcrafted platinum mounting.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Transitional Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
1920s Transitional Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

1920s Transitional Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An adorable 1920s diamond solitaire ring, set with a bright .45ct transitional cut stone. The ring

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.30 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
2.30 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

2.30 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful! A dazzling 2.30 carat Transitional cut Diamond of K-L color - SI1 clarity seems to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.83 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
1.83 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

1.83 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

stunner, flaunting a light yellow, oval 1.83 carat Transitional cut Diamond of O/P color - SI1 clarity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

Just wonderful. Set with a 0.40 carat old transitional cut diamond, secured in a eight claw

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.60-Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring
3.60-Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring

3.60-Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring

Located in New York, NY

GIA-certified 3.60-carat Transitional cut diamond of L color, VS2 clarity. The stone is set in a 6

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.13 Carat Transitional Round Cut Diamond Platinum Baguette Ring
3.13 Carat Transitional Round Cut Diamond Platinum Baguette Ring

3.13 Carat Transitional Round Cut Diamond Platinum Baguette Ring

Located in Pikesville, MD

A brilliant and fiery 3.13 carat certified I, VS2 transition round brilliant diamond with gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.00 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Mid-Century 1.00 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Mid-Century 1.00 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

Beautiful and subtly unique. The extremely sparkly transitional cut diamond is secured in platinum

Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Beautiful Transitional European Cut Diamond Ring 7.70 carats
Beautiful Transitional European Cut Diamond Ring 7.70 carats

Beautiful Transitional European Cut Diamond Ring 7.70 carats

By Cartier

Located in Houston, TX

Handmade Platinum Mounting by Cartier, NY. 7.70 Carat Transitional European Cut Diamond VS1/K-L

Category

American Solitaire Rings

Midcentury 0.77 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Midcentury 0.77 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring

Midcentury 0.77 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring

Located in Essex, GB

features a trio of high white and bright transitional cut diamonds which sparkle like crazy. The stones are

Category

Mid-20th Century British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Midcentury 1.88 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring
Midcentury 1.88 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring

Midcentury 1.88 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring

Located in Essex, GB

A brilliant and bright coronet cluster ring. The transitional cut diamond in the centre – weighing

Category

Mid-20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.47 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 0.47 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 0.47 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

We have set this stunning antique .47ct diamond in a contemporary four-claw ring mount. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro 3.00 Carat Transitional and Baguette Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Retro 3.00 Carat Transitional and Baguette Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

Retro 3.00 Carat Transitional and Baguette Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

exceptionally bright and clean 1.50 carat transitional cut diamond secured in four triple claws. Four baguette

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Midcentury 0.43 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Midcentury 0.43 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring

Midcentury 0.43 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Essex, GB

A gorgeous rose gold engagement ring. The white and bright transitional cut diamond in the centre

Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BL Bespoke 0.47 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Millegrain Solitaire Ring
BL Bespoke 0.47 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Millegrain Solitaire Ring

BL Bespoke 0.47 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Millegrain Solitaire Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

transitional cut diamond - VS1 clarity, F colour RING SIZE 6.5 US MEASUREMENTS Head: 6.2 x 6.2mm Rise off

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Avant Garde 1.10 Carat Sapphire Transitional Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Avant Garde 1.10 Carat Sapphire Transitional Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Ring

Avant Garde 1.10 Carat Sapphire Transitional Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Ring

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

with three transitional cut diamonds and four smaller eight cut diamonds, which leads to a open gallery

Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.20 Carat Transition Cut Diamond and Onyx Platinum Ring
Art Deco 2.20 Carat Transition Cut Diamond and Onyx Platinum Ring

Art Deco 2.20 Carat Transition Cut Diamond and Onyx Platinum Ring

Located in Melbourne, AU

A platinum French Art Deco ring featuring a central 2.20ct transition cut diamond graded as colour

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Mid Century 1.82 Carats Transitional Cut Diamond gold Trilogy Ring
Mid Century 1.82 Carats Transitional Cut Diamond gold Trilogy Ring

Mid Century 1.82 Carats Transitional Cut Diamond gold Trilogy Ring

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

– Transitional cut diamonds. Eight-cut diamonds in the shoulders. Colour – H. Clarity – The centre stone is

Category

Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.98 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring
Art Deco 1.98 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring

Art Deco 1.98 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

transitional cut diamonds of graduating size set in a breathtaking platinum mount. The intricate workmanship in

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Art Deco 1.19 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Art Deco 1.19 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Art Deco 1.19 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Located in San Francisco, CA

A captivating 1.19 carat transitional-cut diamond seems to float above this original, classic Art

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique .36 carat diamond gold platinum engagement ring
Antique .36 carat diamond gold platinum engagement ring

Antique .36 carat diamond gold platinum engagement ring

Located in Tampa, FL

An incredible antique engagement ring featuring a .36ct. European cut center diamond with VS2

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Three-Stone Diamond Crossover Ring
Antique Art Nouveau Three-Stone Diamond Crossover Ring

Antique Art Nouveau Three-Stone Diamond Crossover Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

crossover ring because of the illusion of crossing shoulders. The three sparkling transitional cut diamonds

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1930s Colombian Emerald Gold Halo Ring
1930s Colombian Emerald Gold Halo Ring

1930s Colombian Emerald Gold Halo Ring

Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB

transitional cut diamonds weighing 1.80ct. The ring dates from the 1930s and is mounted on a double banded

Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Solitaire Transition Cut Diamond Vintage Ring
18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Solitaire Transition Cut Diamond Vintage Ring

18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Solitaire Transition Cut Diamond Vintage Ring

Located in Hamilton, AU

transition cut diamond has an estimated total of 0.08 carats, is G colour and SI clarity. Ring Size M 1/2

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1930s Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring
1930s Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring

1930s Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Coveted Art Deco platinum ring featuring a 0.67 carat Emerald Cut Diamond, certified D color - VS1

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s 2.24 Carat GIA Cert Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
1940s 2.24 Carat GIA Cert Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring

1940s 2.24 Carat GIA Cert Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

and 1.17ct H VS2 Transitional Round Brilliant cut diamond platinum ring.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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Transitional Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact transitional cut diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 127 vintage editions and 12 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect transitional cut diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A transitional cut diamond ring from Peter Suchy, Antinori Fine Jewels and Estate Jewelry — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and baguette cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a transitional cut diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Transitional Cut Diamond Ring?

On average, a transitional cut diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $8,750, while they’re typically $800 on the low end and $81,658 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.

Questions About Transitional Cut Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A transitional cut diamond bridges the chunky old Euro diamonds of the old world and the flashy stones of today. With the advent of new technology in the 1920s, the old European diamond began to “transition: to the early modern cut or early American cut, the transitional cut diamond. In the 1930s and 1940s, transitional cut diamonds were most often used in jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a broad range of antique and vintage diamond jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    There is no single most elegant cut of a diamond for a ring. Each cut has its own characteristics that can exude elegance, so you're free to choose the cut that appeals most to you. If you want your ring to sparkle, consider brilliant cuts like the round, princess, marquise, oval and pear. To put the spotlight on color and clarity, opt for stepped cuts like the emerald, Carr� and Asscher. Explore a wide range of diamond rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There is no single best diamond cut for a ring. Any type of cut can be visually appealing, so which one you choose is a matter of personal preference. Round-cut rings are popular choices because they showcase the sparkle of diamonds and have a timeless shape. Other cuts that maximize sparkle include the princess, oval, pear and marquise cuts. Some things to look out for when shopping for gemstones are extinctions, which are dark spots on the stone, and windows, which are see-through areas created during the cutting process. These spots reduce the brilliance of a gemstone. Find a large selection of diamond rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A princess cut diamond ring is a genre of the diamond cuts often used in engagement rings. Possessing the technical name square modified brilliant, these rings are peculiarly crafted into a square or a rectangle shape, giving it an exquisite look of an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides. Shop a range of antique and vintage princess cut diamond rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Asscher cut diamond ring is one that has a central stone with a square shape and a stepped cut. Its high crown and deep pavilion give the diamond a brilliant sparkling appearance. Shop a variety of Asscher cut diamond gemstone rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A brilliant-cut diamond ring is cut in such a way that it has numerous facets. Due to its facets, it reflects the maximum light. Shop for antique and vintage brilliant-cut diamond jewelry today on 1stDibs.