3.40 Carat Golconda D Internally Flawless Marquis Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Almost all of the Type IIA diamonds were found in the famous Golconda mine in India which is no longer in production.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 18.95 Carat Internally Flawless Type II-A Heart-Cut Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Center Stone Details: - Carat: 18.95 - TYPE IIA *see appendix - Clarity: Internally Flawless - Color: K - Cut: Heart-Brilliant - Measurements: 16.07 x 18.15 x 11.05 MM - Polish: Ve...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.55 Carat D IF Type IIA GIA Certified Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Rive Gauche Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
With the cut, polish and symmetry all having been graded as Excellent, the perfect brilliance, life and fire are assured to radiate from this gem. This diamond is accompanied by a re...
Diamond, Platinum
8-Carat D VVS1 Type IIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Golconda diamond
Located in Mumbai, IN
Step into the world of ultimate rarity and prestige with this 8-carat D VVS1 Type IIA round brilliant diamond ring, an extraordinary creation where science and beauty converge to for...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
10.85-Carat D VVS1 Type IIA Golconda Round Diamond Ring GIA Certified
Located in Mumbai, IN
This 10.85-carat D VVS1 Type IIA Golconda round diamond ring is not just a jewel—it is a piece of living history.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
11-Carat D VVS1 Type IIA Golconda Round Diamond Ring GIA Certified
Located in Mumbai, IN
This 11-carat D VVS1 Type IIA Golconda round diamond ring is not just a jewel—it is a piece of living history.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
10-Carat D VVS1 Type IIA Golconda Round Diamond Ring GIA Certified
Located in Mumbai, IN
This 10-carat D VVS1 Type IIA Golconda round diamond ring is not just a jewel—it is a piece of living history.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
9-Carat D VVS Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Golconda diamond
Located in Mumbai, IN
Step into the world of ultimate rarity and prestige with this 8-carat D VVS1 Type IIA round brilliant diamond ring, an extraordinary creation where science and beauty converge to for...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
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Diamond and Sapphire Ring by Raymond C Yard
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Yard is enhanced with shield shaped sapphires and a trim of diamonds. COMMENTS Most famous for being found in the diamonds of the famous Golconda Mines of India, Type IIa diamond...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
EXCEPTIONAL TYPE 2A Golconda type 2 Carat Oval Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
furthermore the stone is a TYPE 2A Golconda type diamond the rarest of all!!
Diamond
Exceptional Golconda Type 2A GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic Antinori di Sanpietro ring is set with an exceptional 2 carat emerald-cut diamond that bears all the hallmarks of the legendary Golconda diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified Rare Emerald Cut Type IIA Golconda Diamond Ring 2.01ct D/Flawless
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This spectacular emerald cut is certified as a Type 2a diamond from the renowned Golconda region, therefore contains no traces of nitrogen in the crystal structure and represents les...
Diamond, Platinum
TYPE IIA GIA Certified 7 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
7 Carat Cushion D Color Flawless Clarity Type IIA Golconda Type Diamond Ring. Immerse yourself in the unparalleled brilliance of this exquisite diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond
Internally Flawless 2.84 Carat Golconda Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Type IIa diamonds were first identified as originating from India (particularly from the Golconda region)...
2.84 Carat 'D' 'IF' 'Golconda' Edwardian Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Type IIa diamonds were first identified as originating from India (particularly from the Golconda region)...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Type IIA Golconda Diamond
Located in Las Vegas, NV
In the world of diamonds, nothing conjures thoughts of purity and perfection like a Golconda diamond. Type IIa Golconda diamonds are the purest and most valuable type of colorless di...
Diamond
5.53 Carat Antique Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
5.53 ct Antique Marquise Diamond Ring With GIA report number 2165006778 Color: U-V Light Brown Clarity: VS2
Diamond
1.44ct Center Diamond 1.90ct Side Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing platinum engagement ring. The ring is centered with a sparkling marquise cut diamond that weighs approximately 1.44ct. The color of the diamond is J with VS clarit...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,573Sale Price / item|20% Off
Made to Order GIA Certified Engagement Ring Heart Diamond Cut
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Make her dreams come true at your price. Your assigned concierge will suggest several designs that you can change or adapt at your own preference. All you need is to provide us with...
18k Gold
6.74 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Marquise cut center Diamond weighing 6.47 carats, D color, SI2 clarity, GIA #2239235897. The ring features two Tapered Baguette cut si...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 8.33 Carat D Flawless Marquise Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary platinum three-stone ring showcases a truly elite center diamond, making it a once-in-a-lifetime acquisition for the most discerning collector. At its heart is a b...
Diamond, Platinum
GSI Certified 1.00 Carat H SI2 Marquise Natural Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GSI Certified 1.00 Carat H SI2 Marquise Natural Diamond Engagement Ring Diamond: 1.00 H SI2 natural marquise diamond Accent diamonds: Approx. 0.32 CTW F-G VS natural round diamonds M...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.91 Carat Marquise-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A marquise-cut diamond ring, the marquise brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.91 carats and accompanied by GIA report stating to be of F colour and VS1 clarity, claw-set between two tap...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.67 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA Certified 14k White Gold 1.67ctw Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Material: 14k White Gold Main Diamond Details: The main diamond ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.00 Carats VS1 Heart Shape Diamond 18K Gold Three Stones Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Heart Shape Diamond ring a contemporary design, so elegant and romantic style . Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of light and sophistication on your look....
Diamond, 18k Gold
.45 Carat Marquise Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Marquise diamond engagement ring. Marquise center stone set in platinum with two baguette side diamonds. EGL certified# US64833201D 1 Marquise diamond, approx. total weight ....
Diamond, Platinum
Graff, 2.07 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Graff
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exceptional Graff diamond ring, featuring a stunning 2.07 carat round brilliant cut center diamond, GIA certified with F color, VVS2 clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.30 Carat I SI1 Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified 1.30 Carat I SI1 Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring GIA report number: 5126186815 Diamond: 1.30 carat I Si1 natural round diamond Metal: 14k white gold Wei...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.78ct Marquise Cut F I2 GIA Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold and striking diamond engagement ring centered around a 7.78 carat marquise cut diamond, GIA certified F color and I2 clarity. The marquise cut’s elongated silhouette creates a...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Round Natural Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring GIA report number: 2186306657 Diamond: 1.02 carat round I VVS2 natural diamond Metal: Platinum Weig...
Diamond, Platinum
Marquise Diamond ring VS2 clarity F color GIA certified engagement ring 18KT
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Marquise diamond VS2 clarity, F color weighing 2 carats, made with side diamonds in 18KT gold. GIA certified, if you are a serious buyer please message us for a copy of the GIA certi...
Diamond
Diana M. Platinum 2.01Ct (G-SI2) Heart Diamond Engagement Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum engagement ring featuring a center (G-SI2) 2.01 ct heart shaped diamond surrounded by 1.20 cts tw of micropave diamonds Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine je...
Platinum
GUCCI TOM FORD small beaded bag S/S 2000
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Rubiera, RE
GUCCI TOM FORD collection S/S 2000 Small bag embroidered with camouflage-effect beads in blue and beige. It closes with a flap and magnetic button. Gold-tone metal rectangular link ...
Dolce & Gabbana 1990s Black Jersey Bodycon Dress with Buckle Collar
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned vintage Dolce & Gabbana black jersey dress, likely dating to the mid-1990s. A sleek and sophisticated take on the classic little black dress, this Italian-made pi...
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
Chanel CC Pullover Sweater 2021 NEW With Tags SZ 40
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel pullover sweater.100% guaranteed authentic Chanel .Purchased by us directly from Chanel store and receipt available upon request. Size 40 New with tags attached .Please see p...
Hermes Birkin 25 Gold Togo Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Togo Birkin 25 in Gold. This classic handbag is beautifully crafted of Togo calfskin leather in golden brown. The bag features rolled leather top handles ...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
This would make an amazing bride bridal wedding festivity dress Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000's Dramatic and voluminous taupe plissé Huge front/side slit Super shiny clear crystals wi...
Off-white see-through crochet dress with flower embroideries CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white silk see-through crochet dress with flower embroideries . SIZE 40
Roman Malakov 133.33 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Brown Diamond Festoon Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful festoon necklace, featuring 47 natural round cut brown diamonds weighing 68.57 carats total. Each brown diamond is surrounded by a halo of round cut diamonds, set with a ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Intense Blue Heart Shape Diamond
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Over 2 Carat of Fancy Intense Blue Diamond
Diamond
1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
UNWORN Iconic Chanel 1996 Golden Metallic 3D Structured Jacket Blazer 36
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A true icon designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel AW 1996 collection Golden metallic jacket 3D structure Golden buttons in front and on sleeves with CC logo Fully lined with beige CC...
Vivienne Westwood Vintage F/W 1988 Time Machine Champagne Gold Corset
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exceptionally rare and early Vivienne Westwood corset from the Time Machine collection, Autumn/Winter 1988–89. This piece represents a milestone in fashion history — 1988 was the ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Lady Dior bag exotic python in Emerald Green
By Christian Dior
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
CHRISTIAN DIOR Lady Dior exotic python snakeskin in Emerald Green! Elegant & classy! Shiny Snakeskin Mini Lady Dior in Emerald Green. This delightful tote is crafted of beautifully ...
Van Cleef & Arpels 18KR Gold 5 Motif Grey Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet is crafted in 18K rose gold and features five iconic clover motifs, including three grey mother-of-pearl Alhambras and two diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Roberto Cavalli FW 2007 as seen on Britney Spears Gold Embellished Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
An iconic archive piece from the celebrated 2007 Roberto Cavalli for H&M collaboration, the first-ever partnership between H&M and an Italian designer. This limited-edition collecti...
$17,800
H 4.51 in D 1.76 in L 6.51 in
Chanel 2017 Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...
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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