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Creator: Roman Malakov
Gemstone: Diamond
GIA Certified 12.15 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Well crafted high end engagement ring showcasing a GIA certified color-rich fancy light yellow color 12.15 carat cushion cut diamond, VS2 in clarity, set in an eight prong 18k yellow...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 7.04 Carats Total Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classy engagement ring showcasing a brilliant 7.04 carat oval cut diamond certified by GIA as F color and SI1 in clarity. Set in a chic compass setting and finely made with polishe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.53 Carats Total Round Diamond Three Stone Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A simple and charming three stone wedding band features three round cut diamonds weighing 1.53 carats total, G Color and Si2 in Clarity. Set and made in a four prong classing setting...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.50 Carats Yellowish Green Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring style showcasing a 0.50 carat round brilliant diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Light Yellowish Green color. Ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.32 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Features a GIA Certified color-rich radiant cut fancy yellow diamond weighing 5.32 carat and VS1 in clarity. Set in a yellow gold four prong setting. Surrounded by a single row of ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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

GIA Certified 1.88 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A chic three-stone engagement ring style showcasing a 1.88 carats pear shape diamond center stone certified by GIA as F color and SI2 in clarity. Flanked by two melee pear shape diam...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

0.74 Carats Round Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This simple and beautiful three stone engagement ring features a 0.74 carats round brilliant diamond center stone that GIA certified as D color, SI2 in clarity; flanked by two vibran...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.17 Carats Emerald Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A rare and spectacular engagement ring showcasing a 5.17 carats emerald cut diamond center stone certified by GIA as fancy yellow color and VS1 in clarity. Flanked by two small emera...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

1.50 Carats Brilliant Round Cut Diamond and Ruby Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A sparkling 1.50 carats round diamond takes center stage in this ruby and diamond engagement ring. Accenting the center stone are two color-rich rubies set in a four prongs basket s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.65 Carat Pear Shape Diamond and Green Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring set with a unique diamond center stone. Showcasing a GIA Certified 6.65 carat pear shaped diamond M Color and SI2 in Clarit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.27 Carats Total Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classy solitaire engagement ring showcasing a 1.27 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as G color and VS1 in clarity, set in a timeless four prong basket setting and a poli...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.26 Carats Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a color-rich GIA Certified 2.26 carats cushion cut fancy yellow diamond, SI2 in Clarity, set in a classic 18k yellow gold four prong basket setting. Accenting the center d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov, GIA Certified Three Stone Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious round diamond three-stone engagement ring will always be timeless. This ring showcases a GIA certified center stone that weighs at 1.02 carat. Round diamond is certified ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov, 4.20 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly made three stone engagement ring features a 4.20 carat emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as J color, VS2 in clarity, set in platinum four prong setting. Flanked by epaulette diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.89 Carat Elongated Cushion Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful elongated cushion cut diamond engagement ring weighs 0.70 carat, F Color and VS1 in Clarity. Center stone...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov, 2 Carat Total Fancy Light Yellow Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and timeless solitaire diamond ring showcasing a single fancy light yellow round brilliant diamond weighing 2.00 carats. Diamond set in 18 karat yellow gold prongs, mounted...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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

1.01 Carats Heart Shape Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique and color-rich three-stone engagement ring design showcasing a 1.01 carats heart shape yellow diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Vivid Yellow color, VS2 in clarity, flanked b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.57 Carat Total Brilliant Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and timeless engagement ring showcasing a single round brilliant diamond weighing 1.57 carats total, set in a thin 18K yellow gold mounting and classic 18K white gold four ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.90 Carats Total Round Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring showcases a round brilliant center stone that weighs at 1.50 carats, G Color and SI2 in Clarity. Flanked by a smaller brilliant round diamond on each side that weighs 0.40 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.10 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a 1.10 carats emerald cut diamond, flanked by a round brilliant diamond on either side weighing 0.62 carats total. Each diamond is bezel set in a polished 18k white gold m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.35 Carat Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless solitaire engagement ring style features a color-rich 1.35 carat radiant cut yellow diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color, VS2 clarity. Set in a thin poli...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.55 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful engagement ring showcasing a 0.50 carat cushion cut diamond, G Color and SI1 in Clarity. Center diamond is set in a double halo setting...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.50 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic three-stone engagement ring style showcasing a 1.50 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as F color and SI1 in clarity, flanked by two trillion cut diamonds on eithe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 2.01 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Half-Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and timeless piece of jewelry showcasing a 1.50 carat round diamond, H Color and SI2 in Clarity. 20 accent brilliant round diamonds weighing 0.51 carats total. Made with 18...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.72 Carats Total Round Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring showcasing a three stone round brilliant diamonds in a platinum mounting. Diamonds weigh 0.72 carats total. Size 5.75 US resizable upon request. Roman Mala...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.73 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant and elegantly made three stone engagement ring showcasing a 6.73 carat emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as J color, VS2 in clarity. Flanked by smaller emerald cut diamo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov, 1.25 Carat Pear Shape Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring showcases a 1.25 carat pear shape center stone with SI3 clarity and G-H color. 0.20 carat total round brilliant diamond side stones c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.71 Carats Total Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Features 1.71 carats cushion diamond in the center certified by GIA as H color and SI2 in Clarity. Flanked by two EGL certified cushion cut diamonds on each side weighing 2.08 carats...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov, 5.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and well crafted three stone engagement ring features a 5.01 carat emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as J color, SI2 clarity, set in a platinum four prong setting. Flanked by step-cut epaulette diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.02 Carat Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and elegant piece of jewelry showcasing a GIA Certified 4.02 carat elongated cushion cut diamond, D Color and I1 in Clarity. 28...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov, 10.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly crafted three stone engagement ring features a 10.02 carat cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as fancy yellow color, VS2 in clarity. Flanking the center stone are 2 GIA certified epaulette...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov, Round Cut Diamond with Side Stones Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Features a 0.96 carat brilliant round diamond in G color, SI2 clarity, set in a platinum mounting flanked by diamonds on either side. Accent diamonds weigh 0.32 carats. Size 6 US (si...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov, 1.70 Carat Three Stone Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless and popular engagement ring style showcasing a 1.70 carat princess cut diamond flanked by two smaller princess cut diamonds weighing...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov, GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and timeless piece of jewelry showcasing a 1.22 carat princess cut diamond certified by GIA as J color, VVS2 clarity. 34 accent brilliant round diamonds are approximately...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 3.01 Carats Round Morganite with Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Features a 3.01 carats brilliant round morganite, set in a classic four prong basket setting and surrounded by two rows of round brilliant diamonds in a halo design. Set in a platinu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Morganite, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov, Round Cut Three Row Pave Side Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique-style engagement ring showcasing a 0.80 carat brilliant round diamond center stone, F-G color, S12 clarity.34 round cut diamonds graduates in three rows that goes half-way...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov, 4.04 Carat Pear Shape Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic three-stone engagement ring showcasing a 4.04 carat pear shape diamond certified by GIA as I color, SI2 clarity, flanked by baguette shape diamonds on either side. Accent ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.87 Carats Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare and color rich engagement ring featuring a vibrant 3.87 carats elongated radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as fancy yellow and VS2 in clarity, set in a double claw prongs 18K...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4.07 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and timeless three-stone engagement ring style showcasing a 4.07 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as D color, SI1 in clarity, flanked by step-cut trapezoid diamo...
Category

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

GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Radiant Cut Blue Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A color-rich and chic engagement ring showcasing a GIA Certified 1.09 carat radiant cut blue diamond, Fancy Light Blue Color, VS1 in Clarity. Surround...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.68 Carats Emerald Cut Emerald with Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Features a 1.68 carats emerald cut green emerald, surrounded by a single row of round brilliant diamonds set in an antique style split-shank setting. Accent diamonds weigh 0.40 carat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.25 Carat Total Baguette Diamond Three-Stone Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring showcases three baguette shape diamonds weighing 0.25 carats total. Set in a shared-bar setting, Made with 18K White and Yellow Gold, Size 7 US Roman Malakov is a custom h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 2.45 Carats Pear Shape Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A simple and timeless halo engagement ring showcasing pear shape blue aquamarine weighing 2.45 carat total. Surrounded and accented by brilliant round diamonds in a halo design and h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.51 Carats Brilliant Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring style showcasing a 2.51 carats round brilliant diamond certified by GIA as K color and VS1 in clarity, set in a traditional solitaire style mounting and mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 5.02 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring style showcasing a GIA Certified 5.02 carat cushion cut diamond, D Color and SI2 in Clarity. Set in a unique comp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

6.10 Carats Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire with Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning gemstone three stone engagement ring style showcasing a cushion cut blue sapphire center stone weighing 6.10 carat total, set in a double claw prong setting. Flanked by a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

EGL Certified 1.01 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless three stone engagement ring style showcasing a 1.01 carats pear shape diamond, flanked by two tapered baguette cut diamonds on each side weighing 0.18 carats total. Made i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.51 Carats Total Baguette Cut Illusion Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a cluster of baguette and round diamonds, arranged like an emerald cut diamond. Flanking the center are two smaller baguette cut diamonds on either side and set in a diamo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 7.41 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated three stone engagement ring showcasing a GIA certified 7.41 carats radiant cut diamond, M Color and SI1 in clarity, set in a timeless eight prong setting. Flanked on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 0.71 Carat Total Round Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
A unique and stylish engagement ring showcasing a cluster of round diamonds, set in an intricately-designed halo and mounting accented with diamonds. Accompanied with a matching wedd...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 17.25 Carat Intense Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare and color rich three-stone engagement ring featuring a vibrant 17.25 carat elongated radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as fancy intense yellow, VS2 clarity, set in an eight p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.73 Carats Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Pave Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring style showcasing a 0.73 carats round brilliant diamond certified by GIA as I color, VS1 in clarity. Center diamond is set in a polished 18k yellow gold sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.04 Carats Princess Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This simply and classy three-stone engagement ring Features a 1.04 carats princess cut diamond certified by GIA as I color, VS2 in clarity, flanked by two tapered baguette diamonds o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.04 Carats Emerald Cut Purple Pink Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
A color rich engagement ring style showcasing a GIA Certified Purple Pink Sapphire weighing 2.04 carat center stone, Madagascar origin. Flanked on each side by heart shape diamonds w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.01 Carats Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A well-crafted engagement ring style showcasing a 1.01 carats round brilliant diamond certified by GIA as F color, SI2 in clarity. Surrounded by round brilliant diamonds in a halo se...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.46 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and beautiful three-stone engagement ring showcasing a 5.46 carats emerald cut diamond, certified by GIA as F color and VS2 in clarity, set in four prong setting. Flanking ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.31 Carats Heart Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and fashionable three-stone engagement ring features a 3.31 Carats Heart Shaped Diamond center stone that GIA certified as K color and SI1 in clarity. Flanked by two b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 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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