Vintage 1950s Diamond Ring

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Centering a mixed cushion-cut topaz weighing approximately 3.32 carats - transparent light orange in color Prong set in basket and flanked by cathedral shoulders tiered with fanning ...

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Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 4.20ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold, 1950s

$40,586

Vintage 4.20ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold, 1950s

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 1950's Provenance: Italy Ring size: 6 Weight: 8,7 gr The ring from the early ’50s features an 18k white gold setting embellished in the centre with a 4.20 carats cushion-cut...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 7.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s

$9,298

Vintage 7.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s

Located in London, GB

This stunning cluster ring dates back to the 1950s. At its heart sits an impressive 7.50 carat, cabochon cut sapphire.

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum

$660,000Sale Price|20% Off

Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarit...

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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co Bracelet 51.1gm 18k Yellow Gold Triangle Fancy Link Jewelry

$8,975

W 0.66 in L 6 in

$179,999

Tiffany & Co., 5.06 Carats Diamond Engagement Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautiful engagement ring crafted by Tiffany & Co. boasts one emerald cut diamond weighing 5.06 carats with F color, VS2 clarity, surrounded by 28 calibre cut baguettes weighing...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

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Vintage 1950s Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage 1950s diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. You can easily find a 925 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage 1950s diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage 1950s diamond ring over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Boucheron and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a vintage 1950s diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 194 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage 1950s Diamond Ring?

On average, a vintage 1950s diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,793, while they’re typically $290 on the low end and $214,889 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 rings, vintage 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 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.