Van Cleef & Arpels Gold And Pavé Diamond Double Bombe Ring Of Bypass Design
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stylish vintage gold and diamond cross over ring by Van Cleef & Arpels 1972, of asymmetric double bombe form in heavily textured 18ct yellow gold the front of each domed row pavé s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Andre Vassort VCA Knot Ring and Clip Earrings Set Gold 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels André Vassort for VCA gordian knot earrings & cocktail ring set in 18kt textured yellow gold, vintage 1970s.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Toujours Wedding Platinum Band Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Toujours Wedding Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Platinum
Sold|$62,755
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: F-G, Clarity: VS Marked: 'Van Cleef & Arpels' CA' & French Platinum Assay Mark Box: Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Box Comments: As this is a vintage piece we have left the natural ...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$37,500
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and diamond ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
Platinum, emerald and diamond ring. This 1960s Van Cleef and Arpels ring features a 6.77 carat cabochon cut emerald. 1.40 carats of brilliant cut diamonds and eight marquise cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Estate Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Classic Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Van Cleef and Arpels Platinum Classic Engraved Wedding Band.
Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond baguette cut eternity ring, French, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond baguette cut eternity ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Rope Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Braided Rope Bracelet.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Andre Vassort VCA Knot Ring and Clip Earrings Set Gold 1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels André Vassort for VCA gordian knot earrings & cocktail ring set in 18kt textured yellow gold, vintage 1970s.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$38,500
VCA Sapphire and Diamond Mystery Set Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An invisibly set sapphire and diamond ring (size 7.5) made by Van Cleef and Arpels.
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 8.00 Ct Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Purchase includes complimentary ring sizing, original GIA grading report, and original Van Cleef & Arpels pouch [pictured].
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 4.02 Carat E IF Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking, one-of-a-kind ring from the house of Van Cleef & Arpels features a scintillating 4.02 carat old mine cut diamond of E color and Internally Flawless clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$16,500
Diamond and Ruby Ring in Platinum
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A style famous by Van Cleef & Arpels in their "boule" ring of 1935.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$29,500
Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
All together there are over 5 cts., of wonderful stones. This ring is superbly designed and hand made and probably, because of very similar pieces seen, by a fine house such as Osc...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sold|$7,100
Sapphire Diamond Platinum Invisible Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in smooth polished buttery gold, the invisible setting patented in 1933 by designer house Van Cleef and Arpels, is subtle in appearance and allows the radiant gems to do the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$12,000
Antique Art Deco Platinum Lapis Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Similar rings were made by Boucheron and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Platinum
Ruser 1960's Aquamarine Diamond Gold and Platinum Ring
By William Ruser
Located in New York, NY
He closed the doors to his shop in 1969, whereupon the property was bought by Van Cleef and Arpels which remains in the same location on Rodeo Drive today.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Art Deco (1925–1935) Origin: England Metal: Platinum Diamonds: ~3.50 carats total (center 0.50ct; halo & sides ~3.00ctw) Sapphires: ~0.80 carats total Weight: 7.95 grams ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French Art Deco Carved Coral Diamond Platinum Ring Sellier & Dumont
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a carved coral cabochon fashioned as a hexagon while measuring approximately 16.0 x 11.2 mm Opaque and uniform orangey red in color Stylized shoulders have a polished gol...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Platinum GIA Certified Round Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman was founded in 1912 and became known as the 'Jewelers' Jeweler'® for creating pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co. Oscar Heyman jewelry is and alway...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier GIA Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring 1.01 Carat G VVS2
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Compared to other famous luxury jewelry brands, such as Van Cleef & Arpels or Tiffany & Co. who are working with precious stones a lot, Cartier is strictly focusing on diamonds and p...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Black Opal Ring Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels have showcased opals in high jewelry collections, celebrating the stone’s beauty.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Historic Hollywood Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum with 2.13 D SI1 Emerald Cut
Located in Wailea, HI
Her husband purchased the Center diamond from Van Cleef and Arpels in the 1960s. The ring was made by a Beverly Hills jeweler named Hoffman and Lowe.
Diamond, Platinum
William Ruser 1950 Cocktail Ring 18kt Gold Platinum with Natural Pearl & Diamond
By William Ruser
Located in Miami, FL
In 1969, Ruser closed up his shop, selling its location to Van Cleef & Arpels. Note: Natural American pearls are among the oldest and rarest of universal gems.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Sold|$9,580
Modernist Gold Coral Black Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in Birmingham, AL
The diamonds are set in platinum. The piece is unsigned, only stamped "750", but the style and quality is reminiscent of the top designers of the day, such as David Webb and Van Clee...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$74,500
Oscar Heyman Pink Tourmaline Ring, 17.35 Carats
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Known as “the jeweler’s jeweler,” the firm has crafted items for legendary houses including Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. Oscar Heyman’s commitment to perfection ext...
Tourmaline, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Pavé Diamond Half Circle Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Oscar Heyman a striking pavé diamond band ring. Known as “the jewelers’ jeweler,” Oscar Heyman has designed pieces for Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winsto...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Seed Pearl and Topaz Ring. 18K Yellow Gold in Ring Enamel Ring Engraved
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Total Carat Weight: Approx. 1.50 Carats Setting: Pavé Jewelry Type: Wedding Band / Eternity Band / Statement Ring Style: Bypass, Vintage, Milgrain, French Des...
Pearl, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 4.00 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry, Located On New York’s Iconic Fifth Avenue: Showcasing a magnificent natural AGL certified Burma no heat ruby weighing 3.16 carats, Set in a Platinum...
Diamond, Ruby
Sold|$22,500 / set
Boucheron Door Knocker Earrings Diamond Platinum French Estate Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Notable names include Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Boucheron, each with its unique style and heritage.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Tubogas 18k Gold Diamond Necklace Retro French Vintage Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Notable names include Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Boucheron, each with its unique style and heritage.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Verger Freres of Paris
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
While they were often associated with Vacheron Constantin, Verger produced pieces for the finest houses in the world such as Cartier, Lacloche Frères, Hermès, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tif...
Bronze
Victorian 1837 Mughal Tutti Frutti Brooch In 17Kt Gold With Carved Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
The Jewelry houses in Paris, such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Boucheron were specialists in this new fashion for the manufacture of the iconic tutti frutti pieces.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Platinum Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Platinum Ring VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Signature Van Cleef Fleurette cocktail ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels, New York.
White Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Butterfly Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Platinum Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the classic Fleurette collection is crafted in platinum and set with D-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 1.20 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$7,500
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Eternity Band
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, platinum, by Van Cleef & Arpels, French. Brilliant in every detail this VCA eternity band is set with 2.45 carats of superb emerald-cut diamonds (F color and VVS clarit...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$147,000
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Classic Van Cleef &Arpels three stone solitaire ring in platinum.The center is 4.18carat radiant cut diamond, GIA certified color: F, clarity: VS2, GIA# 1196582474.
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Sapphire Fleurette Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Fleurette Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$6,800
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cosmos Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 950 platinum diamond cosmos ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 0.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Bonheur Solitaire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand: Van Cleef&Arpels Name:Bonheur Solitaire Ring Material :Diamond (D0.50ct E-VVS1), Pt 950 Platinum Comes with:Van Cleef & Arpels Box, Case,GIA certificate (Oct 2002) Size:Britis...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels New York Pave Diamond Platinum Chevalière Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels pave Diamond Ring Diamond weight approx 4 ct Signed and serial numbered Mounted in platinum Size 6
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Platinum Full Diamond Pave Wide Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Extravagantly designed in the prestigious gleam of platinum, this opulent ring by Van Cleef & Arpels is a perfect blend of elegance and beauty.
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Toi et Moi Turquoise and Diamond Ring, Platinum
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Toi et Moi Turquoise and Diamond Ring made in Platinum.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NY Platinum, Diamond & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring 1980s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking vintage pink sapphire and diamond cluster ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, masterfully crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Ring in Platinum
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Behold the beauty of this Van Cleef and Arpels sapphire and diamond bypass ring, where sophistication intertwines with brilliance. The oval sapphire weighs approximately 3.89 carat....
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 1.40 Carat Pear Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s fine pear shape Diamond and sapphire three-stone engagement ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Baguette Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in San Diego, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond Platinum and Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald and Diamond ring. The .50 carat Emerald is prong set, with four diamonds to each side in platinum, between a braided gold frame, creating a spl...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum 2.50cttw Baguette Diamond Eternity Band
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This eternity band is a timeless piece that can be worn on its own or stacked with other rings to create a unique and personalized look. The attention to detail and quality of this V...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage GIA 5.28ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Estate Vintage HANDMADE GIA certified 5.28ct Colombian Green Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum (tested) Ring signed by Van Cleef and Arpels.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1960s Diamond Gold Bombe Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th century 18 karat gold and platinum ring with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Heart Dome 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Round Cut Diamond Heart Dome 18k Yellow Gold And Platinum Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A vivid blue 2.12. carat Blue Kashmir Sapphire is the star of the show in this exquisite diamond pyramid ring by well known luxury jewelry designer Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Retro 18 karat yellow gold and platinum Van Cleef & Arpels France ring, in a beautiful herringbone design with 2 leaf like elements flowing towards each other. 5 bright white round d...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Double Band Gold Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Van Cleef & Arpels joined textured band rings set with diamonds.
Diamond, 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.