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Gemstone: Diamond
Creator: Cartier
Creator: Roman Malakov
GIA Certified 5.11 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful engagement ring, featuring a 5.11 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as D color and SI1 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Flanked by epaulette cut diamo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
CARTIER 5.45 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Breathtaking Classic Cartier diamond ring is centered With a stunning pear-shaped natural diamond weighing 4.07cts, E color, VS1, set in a beautiful platinum setting.
This is a...
Category
20th Century Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
CARTIER Diamond Nigeria Wedding Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning half-inch barrel-shaped all-around wedding band comes from the renowned Parisian jeweler Cartier. The center convex band features three rows of round brilliant-cut diam...
Category
1990s Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 5 Carats Diamond Nigeria Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing the CARTIER 5.00ct diamond ring
Marked: Cartier 750 52 18 630753
Ring band 13mm wide. Ring size 5.5
Total Weight : 10.7 grams
Category
2010s French Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Monture Emerald Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Spectacular gems distinguish this magnificent bypass ring by the famed jeweler Cartier. The remarkable 8.26-carat emerald cut sapphire is certified by the American Gemological Labs (...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vendome Louis Cartier Wedding Ring Size J (50)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct gold band ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier featuring a single row of round brilliant-cut diamonds. The design showcases a sleek cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Diamond Trinity Neptune Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow, White, and Rose Gold Neptune Wave Stackable Bands of 3. This Famous Cartier Trinity Motif is Augmented by Brilliant Diamonds Stationed within the White Gold Band. Further...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Panther Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Band Ring by Cartier.
With 264 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately 1.66ct
Black Onyx stone...
Category
2010s French Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold
Étincelle de Cartier Eternity Diamond Wedding Band 0.22 ct. 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Honolulu, HI
Étincelle de Cartier eternity diamond wedding band, 18K white gold, set with 49 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.22 carats. 1.52 mm wide. This ring i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Platinum Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier
Material: platinum
Diamond: 1 cushion cut = 3.02ct
Color: Fancy Intense Yellow
Clarity: VS1
GIA: 2175140072
Diamond: 52 round brilliant cut = 0.97cttw
Color: F
Clar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Panthère De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, emeralds and onyx.
Size - 62 / 10
French Assay Marks
Signed - Cartier
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Galanterie collection Diamond White Gold 18K Ring
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Galanterie collection.
Diamond White Gold 18K Ring.
Central diamond round cut, 0.57 carat, H color, Vs1 clarity, Ex, Ex, Ex, Faint fluorescence.
Signed Cartier, numbered.
C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond and Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Weston, MA
Highly sculptural, this ring highlights Cartier’s mastery of open-work, overlapping design. Two hundred full-cut diamonds weighing approximately 7.00 carats adorn the piece. Centerin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier 1.20 Carat Diamond Full Eternity Ring Size M (53)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This is a platinum diamond eternity ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. The ring plays host to 24 perfectly matched round brilliant cut diamonds. As expected fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Panthère de Cartier Ring with Diamonds, Emeralds & Onyx - 18K Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Introducing the Panthère de Cartier ring in 18K Rose Gold. The ring is set with 2 emeralds and 72 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.68 carats. Onyx is set on the nose of the Panthère...
Category
2010s French Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Rose Gold
Cartier 'C de Cartier' 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Stunning in its simplicity, this Cartier engagement ring from the 'C de Cartier' Collection is expertly crafted from 18 carat yellow gold. A beautiful round brilliant cut solitaire d...
Category
1990s French Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Boudoir High Jewelry Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Cartier diamond ring showcasing a free form motif set with the finest round brilliant cut diamonds in platinum. Appx 4.56ct.
The ring measures a size 6
Category
Early 2000s Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.44 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, featuring a 10.44 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and I1 clarity, set on an eight prong setting. Flanked by brilliant trillion cut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Trinity De Cartier Diamond, White Gold and Ceramic Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold, ceramic and diamond Cartier Trinity de Cartier ring featuring 100 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .45cts. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Crossover Ring, French, circa 1970
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier diamond crossover ring. Set with two drop shape brilliant cut diamonds, one D colour, VVS2 clarity, with a weight of 1.17 carats...
Category
1970s French Vintage Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4.51 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, featuring a 4.51 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Yellow color and VS1 clarity, set on an eight prong 18K yellow gold setting. Surrounde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Panthere De Cartier Diamond, Emerald & Onyx Panther Head Ring in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Panthere De Cartier diamond panther head ring in 18k white gold, with emerald eyes and an onyx nose.
This Cartier ring features approximately 6.00 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier French GIA 2.23 carat diamond platinum "Destinée Solitaire" ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Cartier "Destinée Solitaire" platinum ring showcases a breathtaking 2.23 carat GIA-certified emerald cut diamond, accented by brilliant diamonds for timeless sophistication.
Br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 1.57 carat GIA FVS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Baguettes
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite piece by Cartier, this engagement ring features a 1.57 carat round diamond certified by GIA as F color and VS1 clarity. The setting is crafted in platinum with Cartier's...
Category
2010s American Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 1.55 carat GIA FVVS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring with Sapphires
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and unique Cartier ring would be a one of a kind engagement ring or perfect as a right hand statement piece. This ring
showcases a stunning 1.55 carat emerald cut...
Category
2010s French Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.01 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 4.01 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as M color and I1 clarity, set on an eight claw prong setting. Flanked by oval cut ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 11.46 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant engagement ring, showcasing an 11.46 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of round br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Panthere De Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Cartier Panthère de Cartier diamond cocktail ring is a quintessential embodiment of luxury, elegance, and impeccable craftsmanship. This exquisite piece is a testament to Cartier...
Category
Early 2000s Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Clash [Un]limited Ring
By Cartier
Located in MIAMI, FL
Cartier Clash [Un]limited ring in the large model. This ring is crafted in 18K white gold, set with 46 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.49 carats. The r...
Category
2010s French Modern Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
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Cartier Diamond ‘Nigeria’ Eternity Wide Band Ring in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
A lavish Cartier diamond eternity wide band ring from the famed ‘Nigeria’ collection sparkles with over 7 carats of resplendent diamonds impeccably set in 18 karat white gold. The r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Cartier 18KT Yellow Gold and Round Cut Diamond Puffy Heart Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Estate Cartier 18KT Yellow Gold and Round Cut Diamond Puffy Heart Ring, an exquisite piece of luxury jewelry. This elegant ring features a puffy he...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This classic Cartier eternity band is crafted in solid platinum, chanell set with 16 high qualityround-cut diamonds of approx. 4.25 carats, E-F color VVS1 clarity.
Signed and Number...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.96 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 2.96 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as M color and VS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by two perfe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier, 18K Gold Diamond Panther Ring, Certificate
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier diamond panther ring showcases the brand’s iconic panther motif, exuding both elegance and power. Crafted in 18K gold and set with approximately 3.5ct of diamonds, the p...
Category
Late 20th Century Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Panthère De Cartier Ring in White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
Panthère de Cartier ring, white gold 750/1000, onyx, set with 2 emeralds and 137 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 1.15 carats.
Comes in orig...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Round Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Destinée, a gorgeous Diamond Engagement Ring designed by Cartier holding a 1.03 carat round Diamond that is enhanced by a halo of diamonds which bestow an exceptional radiance.
This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Love Ring SET of Three 18k White Gold and Black Ceramic, Size 50 (X-153)
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Cartier
Collection: Love
Style: Ring
Metal: White Gold, Black Ceramic
Metal Purity: 18k
Band Width: 3.5 mm
Total Item Weight (Grams): approx. 35.7 g
Size: 50 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt gold lapis lazuli diamond 'Double C' logo ring
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Cartier 'Double C' logo ring, finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with a rich lapis lazuli inlay adorning the upper half of the band. The centrepiece features Cartier’s ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier GIA Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.80Ctw SZ 53
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting Cartier engagement ring is adorned with a sparkling GIA certified oval brilliant cut diamond in the center, secured firmly in a beautiful four prong setting and a cla...
Category
2010s Modern Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamonds 0.19ct 18K Yellow Gold Mini Love Ring Small US 4
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 23200406
■Brand: Cartier
■Product Name: Love Ring, Small Model
■Reference Number: B4218000
■Material: 72P Diamonds (0.19ct), 750 K18 YG Yellow Gold
■Weight: Approx. 1.8...
Category
2010s French Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 10.78 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless engagement ring, showcasing a 10.78 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as S-T color and SI2 clarity with a strong blue fluorescence, making it appear white in an out...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 7.51 Carat GIA Certified Burma Sapphire, Diamond, Gold and Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier sapphire and diamond ring, set with an emerald-cut, non heat treated Burma sapphire, with an estimated weight of 7.51 carats, in an 18ct yellow gold four claw setting, with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Cartier Brilliant Cut 1.67ct Solitaire And Diamond Band Platinum 1895 Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Brilliant Cut 1.67ct Solitaire And Diamond Band Platinum 1895 Ring
Brand- Cartier
Model- 1.67ct Diamond 1895 Ring
Product Type- Ring
Serial Number- QQ****
Age- Circa 2016
Ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 1970 Paris George L'enfant Ring 18Kt Gold with 6.23 Cts Diamonds & Coral
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful ring designed by George L'Enfant for Cartier.
Unusual piece created in Paris France at the jewelry atelier of George L'Enfant for the house of Cartier. This ring band was c...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Solitaire 1895 Diamond Ring 1.70ct G/VVS1 GIA Certified
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful platinum diamond ring from the Solitaire 1895 collection by Cartier. The ring is set to the centre with a 1.70ct round brilliant cut diamond, G colour and VVS1 in clarity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 3.00 Carat Unheated Madagascar Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier Madagascar sapphire and diamond ring in platinum, accompanied by AGL certificate and Cartier box.
The centerpiece of this Cartier...
Category
2010s French Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees Pink, Yellow & White Diamond Flower Ring in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier Caresse D'Orchidees pink, yellow and white diamond flower ring in platinum, accompanied by Cartier paperwork and Cartier box.
This striking ring from Cartier's high jewelr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Diamond Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18K White Gold 4.0ct Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Multiple rows of Diamonds totaling 4.0 carats with E color and VVS1 clarity make this Cartier ring an exquisite addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted from 18K White Gold, this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.35 Carats Total Mixed Cut Fancy Intense Yellow & White Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable and stylish band ring showcasing marquise cut diamonds in a flower-motif design weighing 2.58 carats total, F color and VS in Clarity. Elegantly spaced by asscher cut f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 5.02 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a 5.02 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as D color and SI2 clarity, set on a unique four prong compass setting made of pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 10.09 Carats Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A special engagement ring, showcasing a 10.09 carats elongated cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as I color and SI1 clarity, set on a four...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Art Deco Diamond Ring, 4.33 Carats
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Spectacular color, clarity and rarity distinguish the 4.33-carat diamond in this Art Deco-period ring by famed jeweler Cartier. Unique for its hexagonal shape, the diamond is certified by the Gemological Institute of America as a type IIa diamond, with D color and VS1 clarity. The accompanying letter from the GIA notes, "Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure type of diamond...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18K White gold Cartier Love ring with diamonds full set
By Cartier
Located in București, București
The Cartier Love Ring with diamonds is an iconic symbol of enduring love and luxury, crafted by one of the world’s most prestigious jew...
Category
2010s Romanian Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier 4.99 Carats No-Heat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring a very rare 4.99 carats cushion cut blue sapphire certified by both AGL and Gubelin as Sri Lankan origin (Ceylon), set on a four prong setting. ...
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Square Princess Cut 0.25ct Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Natural Square Princess Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Band Ring.
Stunning white gold ring set with a fine 0.25ct natural square princess cut diamond. Approx. ...
Category
1990s French Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.60 Carats Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A remarkably fine engagement ring, showcasing a 5.60 carats elongated cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and VS2 clarity, se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 17.25 Carats Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A rare three-stone engagement ring, featuring a vibrant 17.25 carats elongated radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS2 clarity, set on an eight pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Maillon Panthere Full Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 3 Row Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This authentic Cartier band from the iconic Maillon Panthere collection features 3 rows of links crafted in 18k yellow gold links and fully pave-set with brilliant-cut round D-E-F VV...
Category
Early 2000s Diamond Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Rings for Sale on 1stDibs
Even as jewelry trends have come and gone, antique diamond rings are a classic fashion piece.
While solitaire diamond rings are enduringly popular as an engagement ring style, a vintage diamond ring in general — whether it’s a diamond cocktail ring, a diamond three-stone ring or other iteration — makes a fantastic addition to any outfit with a variety of shapes and settings to explore. Statistics show that diamonds are the most common gemstones for engagement rings, preferred by 87 percent of people. And old diamonds have become a gem of choice for millennials — for many jewelry lovers, designs set with diamonds that were cut by hand decades ago are rapidly gaining in popularity.
Thousands of gem cutters worked in the city to process the diamonds that streamed in after the 1867 discovery of the Kimberley Mine, in South Africa. The way they hand cut and shaped the stones was distinctly different from what modern lapidaries do.
“The best old diamonds have high crowns [the top section of the stone] that release a spectrum of colors,” says Guy Burton, bespoke director at the esteemed vintage jeweler Hancocks, in London. “Some really nice Late Victorian gems are chunky, and there were really beautiful Asscher cuts done during the 1930s that display amazing angles a gem cutter would not work in today.” Late Victorian-era diamond rings are considered antique, while an Asscher cut is a step cut that was popularized during the Art Deco era. Other popular Art Deco step cuts include the emerald cut and the baguette cut. (While there are many different gemstone cuts, the main categories of cuts are brilliant, step and mixed.)
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.
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).
Shop an extraordinary collection of antique and vintage diamond rings on 1stDibs. And explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement rings, Art Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings.
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