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Creator: Roman Malakov
Gemstone: Diamond
Roman Malakov 3.23 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and vibrant three-stone engagement ring showcasing a 3.23 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as I Color, I2 in Clarity and set in a classic four prong basket setting....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.86 Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Antique-Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique-style engagement ring showcasing a 1.86 carats total cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as M color and VS2 in clarity. Set in a platinum four prong setting and finished...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.15 Carat Cushion Cut Burma Ruby Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a cushion cut ruby weighing 1.15 carats, surrounded by a row of round brilliant diamonds. Set in a diamond encrusted shank made in 18 karat white gold. Diamonds weigh 0.49...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

EGL Certified 5.53 Carats Brilliant Round Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant and classic engagement ring style showcasing an 5.53 carats brilliant round diamond certified by EGL USA as L color, SI1 in clarity. Flanked by two smaller round diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 1.89 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless engagement ring style showcasing a 1.89 carats elongated pear shape diamond certified by GIA Certified as G color and SI1 in clarity. Center stone is set in a halo brillia...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

8.02 Carats Cushion Cut Green Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and elegant engagement ring showcasing a color-rich cushion cut green emerald center stone weighing 8.02 carats, flanked by two GIA c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 0.91 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique roman-style engagement ring showcasing a 0.91 carat round diamond E-F Color and VS2 in Clarity. Made with 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Size 5.5 US Roman Malakov is a cus...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.65 Carat Round Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stylish engagement ring showcasing a Burmese Origin GIA Certified 1.65 carat color-rich ruby, surrounded by two rows of round brilliant diamonds. Flanked on each side by a round br...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.22 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three stone halo engagement ring style showcasing a GIA certified 2.22 carats cushion cut diamond, G color and VS1 in cla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 2.51 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Features a 2.51 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as F color and SI1 in clarity. Surrounded by a single row of round brilliant diamonds and set in a platinum mounting accen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.58 Carats Asscher Cut Diamond Channel-Set Pave Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an elegant 1.58 carat asscher cut diamond, GIA certified as E color and VS2 in clarity. Set in four prong made in platinum. Shank is diamond accented in channel-set pave...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 5.16 Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated and subtle engagement ring style showcasing a 5.16 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as H color and SI2 in clarity, set in four prong platinum. Flanked by s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.77 Carats Round Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring style showcasing a 0.77 carats round diamond certified by GIA as F color, VS2 in clarity. Accenting the center diamond are round diamonds weighing 0.72 carats set in single shared prongs made in platinum. Comes with a matching wedding band set...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.36 Carat Total Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent piece with a very lustrous and vibrant 3.36 carat emerald cut center diamond that GIA certified as G color, VS1 clarity. Two perfectly matched emerald diamonds elegantly flank the center diamond for a very classy and sophisticated piece. Additional 4 emerald cut diamonds...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.02 Carats Brilliant Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous solitaire engagement ring showcasing a 1.02 carats round brilliant diamond elegantly shines in the spotlight in a rounded 18 karat yellow gold composition. Set in interwov...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a 0.71 carat emerald cut diamond, flanked by brilliant pear shape diamonds on each side. Finished with a surround of round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.84 carats total, i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.07 Carats Brilliant Round Shape Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a well-crafted 1.07 carats brilliant round diamond center stone certified by EGL as E color and VS2 in clarity. Surrounded by round brilliant diamonds in a halo se...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 1.53 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a 1.53 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as H color, VS1 in clarity; surrounded by two rows of round brilliant diamonds in an accented split-shank setting made in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.45 Carats Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Side Stones
Located in New York, NY
Features a 0.45 carat round brilliant diamond center stone set in a 18K white gold setting that tapers as it gets to the center diamond. The setting is micro-pave set with round bril...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.80 Carats Total Round Diamond Bezel Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a single GIA Certified 0.80 carat total brilliant round diamond, D Color and VS2 in Clarity. Set in flushed bezel and rounded fit. Made with Platinum. Size 5 US resizable ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov EGL Certified 1.10 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Pave Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring style showcasing a 1.10 carats cushion cut diamond certified by EGL as J color, SI1 in clarity, set in a timeless four prong basket setting. Center diamond ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.40 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique style engagement ring showcasing a GIA Certified 3.40 carat radiant cut yellow diamond, Y-Z Color and Si1 in clarity, set in eight prong 18K yellow gold. Surrounded by rou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.69 Carats No-Heat Burmese Ruby with Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful halo engagement ring style showcasing a 1.69 carats color-rich red cushion cut ruby certified by AGL as Burmese Origin with no indications of heat treatment. Set in a han...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Roman Malakov, GIA Certified Floating Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
this ring is part of the original diamond engagement rings collection made by Roman Malakov. A 1.62 carat GIA certified (F-VVS2) diamond elegantly floats in the setting as it dances ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 5.42 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Ring with Tapered French Cuts
Located in New York, NY
A stunning well-crafted engagement ring featuring a beautiful 5.42 carats cushion cut diamond that GIA certified as J color, VS1 in clarity, set in a classic four prong basket settin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Three-Stone Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A sparkling 1.78 carat round diamond takes center stage in this ruby diamond engagement ring. Accenting the center stone are 2 color-rich...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.51 Carats Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic solitaire engagement ring GIA certified 2.51 carats round brilliant diamond, L color and SI1 in clarity. Set in a 6 prong basket, knife-edge setting made in platinum. Size...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 0.21 Carats Round Halo Diamond Pave Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring showcasing a GIA certified 0.21 carat brilliant round diamond F color, VS1 in clarity. Surrounded by round brilliant diamonds in a halo setting. Shank made ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 0.45 Carats Brilliant Round Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant piece showcasing a vibrant 0.45 carat round brilliant diamond accented with tapered baguette 0.18 carat total diamonds on each side. Center stone is D color, SI1 in clari...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.61 Carats Total Radiant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant and elegantly made solitaire engagement ring features GIA Certified center stone 1.61 carats radiant cut diamond VS2 in clarity, M color and set in a classic four prong 18K W...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.68 Carats Total Round Diamond Halo Engagement and Wedding Band Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
A well crafted engagement ring and wedding band set featuring brilliant round diamonds weighing 0.68 carats total, G-H color and VS-SI in clarity made in 14K White Gold. Engagement r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.72 Carats Total Round Diamond Halo Illusion Engagement And Wedding Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
A well crafted engagement ring and wedding band set featuring 0.72 carats total brilliant round diamonds G-H color and VS-SI in clarity made in 14K White Gold. Engagement ring featur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.30 Carat Total Brilliant Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic solitaire engagement ring showcasing a 1.30 carat round brilliant diamond, GIA certified as I Color and SI1 in clarity. Set in a four prong basket setting. Finely made in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.03 Carats Oval Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A well crafted engagement ring showcasing a color rich 1.03 carats oval cut fancy yellow diamond GIA certified. Center stone is acce...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 0.70 Carat Total Brilliant Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and timeless solitaire engagement ring showcasing a 0.70 carat round brilliant diamond. EGL certified as D Color and SI1 in clarity. Set in a six prong basket setting, fine...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.51 Carats Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Pave-Set Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring showcasing a 0.51 carat round brilliant diamond, GIA certified as F Color and VS2 in clarity. Set in a four prong basket setting. Accented with 0.25 carats ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 4.10 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic three-stone engagement ring showcasing a 4.10 carat oval cut diamond, L Color and I1 in Clarity. Flanked by trillion shape diamonds on each side weighing 2.09 carats total....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.45 Carat Heart Shape Fancy Dark Brown Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and color rich 1.45 carats heart shape diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Dark Brown Yellow color, SI2 in clarity. Surrounding the center stone are double halo accented with r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 2.07 Carat Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Pave Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring style showcasing a 2.07 carat rectangular cushion cut diamond, F color, I1 in clarity EGL Certified. Center stone accented by a row of round brilliant diamo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.91 Carats Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Pave Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant and elegantly made halo engagement ring showcasing a EGL certified 0.91 carats cushion cut diamond, F Color and SI2 in Clarity. Set in a four prong setting and surrounded b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.26 Carats Total Mixed Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly made three stone engagement ring features a 0.93 carats emerald cut diamond set in platinum four prong setting. Flanked by trapezoid-cut diamonds on each side, weighing 0.3...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.19 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant and well crafted three stone engagement ring showcasing a GIA Certified pear shape center stone weighing 3.19 carats total, F Color and Si1 in Clarity. Elegantly flanked ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 6.41 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and well crafted three stone engagement ring showcasing GIA Certified 6.41 carat pear shape natural diamond center stone, F* color, IF in clarity . Flanking on each side are ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.39 Carat, Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an elegant cushion cut diamond weighing 1.39 carats total, G color and SI2 in clarity, set in a 18K White Gold four prong basket setting. Beautifully set in a diamond encr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.02 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous three stone engagement ring features a 4.02 carats radiant cut fancy yellow diamond certified by GIA as Y-Z color, SI1 in clarity and set in a classic four prong baske...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4.12 Carats Oval Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful and classy three stone engagement ring showcasing a GIA certified 4.12 carats oval cut color-rich fancy intense yellow diamond in the center, set in a four prong baske...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.40 Carats Total Oval Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classy and elegant three-stone halo engagement ring showcasing three oval cut natural blue sapphire weighing 3.40 carats total, surrounded by a row of round brilliant diamonds i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.71 Carats Total Round Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classy and simple three stone engagement ring showcases a 2.70 carats brilliant round cut diamond certified by EGL as H color and SI2 in clarity, set in a four prong basket sett...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.36 Carats Total Marquise Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and classy solitaire engagement ring style showcasing a marquise cut diamond weighing 1.36 carats, set in a timeless six prong basket setting and Finely Made in 18K Yello...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 1.04 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring style showcasing a 1.04 carats pear shape diamond, certified by GIA as E color and VS2 in clarity. The center diamond is surrounded by a row of round brilli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 1.95 Carats Oval Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This versatile and beautiful halo engagement ring style showcasing an oval cut pink sapphire weighing 1.95 carats total, set in a classic four prong basket setting. Elegantly surroun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 5.11 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly made three stone ring featuring an oval cut diamond weighing 5.11 carats flanked by two epaulet diamond on each side, weighing 1.02 carats total, D-E color and VS in clarit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.02 Carats Cushion Cut Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful and classy three stone ring showcasing a GIA certified 4.02 carats cushion cut brilliant ruby in the center, set in a four prong basket setting. Flanked by two epaule...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.04 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Side Stones
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly made high jewelry engagement ring showcasing a 5.04 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as K color with a touch of brown and SI1 in clarity in the center, set in a cla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Roman Malakov 1.03 Carats Total Round Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classy and simple three stone engagement ring showcases a brilliant round diamond center stone weighing 1.03 carats, I color and SI1 in clarity, set in a four prong basket setti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.68 Carat Oval Cut Heated Sri Lanka Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and stunning halo engagement ring features a GIA certified oval cut natural heated Sri-Lanka blue sapphire weighing 2.68 carats total, set in a timeless eight prong bask...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.26 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and timeless engagement ring style showcasing a 1.26 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as I color and SI1 in clarity, set in a five prong basket setting and thin 14k white gold band...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring with Side Stones
Located in New York, NY
This chic and unique engagement ring showcases 0.32 carats marquise cut diamond center stone, set in a classic four prong basket setting. Flanked by tow melee marquise cut diamonds o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Shop Antique and Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings on 1stDibs

Antique and vintage diamond engagement rings are timeless. Diamonds are the hardest gemstones and stand out for their extraordinary brilliance. They are usually thought of as being clear, with a dazzling sparkle that turns white light into flashes of color. One in 10,000 diamonds is colored, with hues ranging from yellow and pink to blue and black. The more intense the color, the higher the price of the diamond

Rings have long been signifiers of marriage and committed relationships. The modern diamond engagement ring can be traced back to 1477, when Archduke Maximilian of Austria commissioned an expensive diamond ring for his betrothed. Diamond rings subsequently became extremely popular among the European aristocracy. Later, during the Victorian era, the popularity of diamond engagement rings had filtered down to the middle class, owing to the increasing accessibility — and affordability — of gold and diamonds.

Authentic antique Victorian-era engagement rings were frequently set in rose or yellow gold and they are highly collectible. Designs for Victorian engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal. Diamonds were likely to be small rose- or old-mine-cut (the ancestor of today’s cushion-cut) stones. The former are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian, as rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry. The diamonds were typically set in a group of five in a band or as a solitaire. Victorian-era engagement rings also saw other gemstones accompanying diamonds. Small seed pearls and moonstones were popular. Other sentimental and romantic motifs such as hearts and stars took hold as well. 

In 1886, esteemed American luxury firm Tiffany & Co. introduced its solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular styles of engagement rings. The Tiffany Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light and reflect through the stone.

French jewelry house Cartier, which pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry and helped define Art Deco, ​​sought to render the diamonds in their engagement rings and other rings as brilliantly as possible. The brand’s timeless Solitaire 1895 engagement ring gave the impression of delicate lace.

Shopping for an engagement ring can be challenging — from stone to carat weight to cut to setting, jewelry lingo can feel like a foreign language, making the task of choosing a diamond feel even more daunting. Explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement rings, Art Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings, and shop an exquisite collection of antique and vintage diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.

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