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Creator: Peter Suchy
Gemstone: Diamond
Peter Suchy EGL Certified .81 Diamond Ruby Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and ruby engagement ring. EGL certified European cut center diamond with a halo of calibre cut rubies in a platinum setting with diamonds on each side of the shank. Filigree ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA 3.20 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue and green sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 3.20 carat natural no heat center cushion cut sapphire with 48 round ideal cut diamonds in a platinum halo setting....
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA 1.51 Carat Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Three stone platinum engagement ring. GIA certified 1.51cts Oval natural no heat ruby center stone in a handmade platinum basket setting with two half moon accent diamonds. Created i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy diamond solitaire engagement ring. 14k yellow and white gold ring set with a GIA certified 1.09 carat bright diamond. the diamond is from a 1940's estate ring. 1 round ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certifed cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant cut diamond engagement ring in a 14k rose gold solitaire setting, crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop. Alternative design to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Halo Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom design, custom made solid Platinum diamond halo engagement ring. Solitaire style from the Peter Suchy Workshop. 3 row ring. 1 Ideal Round brilliant cut diamond, approx. tot...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA 2.41 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 2.41ct emerald cut diamond in a platinum three-stone setting with two elongated step cut trapezoid side diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.10 Cara Diamond Solitaire Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ideal Brilliant cut diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center stone, set in a 18k white gold setting with 20 round accent diamonds. 1 round diamond, approx. total weight 1.10ct...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Peter Suchy 7.72 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy no heat certified blue cushion cut Sapphire. 7.72ct with a white round brilliant cut diamond on each side. Solid Platinum handmade setting. 1 Cushion cut Sapphire, app...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA 3.88 Carat Sapphire Halo Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald cut Sapphire and diamond halo engagement ring. GIA Certified center sapphire with a halo of ideal cut diamonds and two trapezoid cut side diamonds in a platinum setting desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 9.74 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural no heat GIA certified antique cushion cut blue green Sapphire in a simple, elegant micro pave diamond platinum setting. 9.75ct center sapphire with 148 round full cut accent ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.32 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy Art Nouveau inspired diamond platinum Platinum engagement ring. The center Diamond is old mine brilliant cut 1.32ct Diamond, GIA certified as L, faint yellow mounted in a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy .77 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Halo White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval ruby and diamond engagement ring. .77ct oval center ruby, mounted in a 14k white gold octagonal setting with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds. Accent diamonds also run alo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Velvety blue GIA certified cushion cut sapphire and diamond engagement ring. This exquisite piece begins with a 1.01ct cushion cut sapphire, mounted in a 14k white gold split shank s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Peter Suchy EGL Certified 1.05 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Solitaire style diamond engagement ring. Set with a 1.05ct round center stone in a 14k rose gold split shank mounting. This four prong ring is etched beautifully with precision detai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.09 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Deep rich blue octagonal 2.09ct sapphire center stone, mounted in a platinum three-stone setting with two tapered baguettes on each side. The GI...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy 2.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Alternative Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom made and custom design diamond platinum wedding band ring. This ring is set with ten tapered baguettes diamonds in a pair pattern that are separated by 5 round brilliant cut d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Exquisite ruby and diamond engagement ring. The ring begins with a GIA certified oval center ruby totaling 2.02cts. Mounted in a platinum setting and paired with two perfectly matche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.42 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Gorgeous 1.42 carat natural GIA certified radiant cornered cut diamond engagement ring. At the center of this three-stone setting is a brownish yellow rectangular cut 1.42ct diamond....
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.30 Carat Cushion Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This stunning ring features a dazzling 1.30 carat cushion cut green blue sapphire center stone that captures the light with unparalleled brilliance. Surrounding the sapphire are 6 ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.09 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Inspired sapphire and diamond engagement ring. The center of this mounting is set with a 2.09 octagonal step cut blue sapphire which is accented by two tapered baguette diam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.22 Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
One of a kind sapphire and diamond engagement ring. This ring features a GIA certified 2.22ct octagonal white sapphire center stone, mounte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA 6.50 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement aRing
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning deep blue natural oval sapphire and diamond engagement ring. At the center of this setting is a rich deep blue oval sapphire mounted and bezel set in 18k white gold. The sap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy .33 Carat Marquise Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique diamond and ruby 14k yellow gold engagement ring. The ring begins with a .25ct diamond marquise center stone which is haloed by 14 round cut rubies. 12 round brilliant cut dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy 3.66 Carats Aquamarine Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright, well cut Old European cut aqua from a 1910 estate. Natural, slightly greenish blue aqua in a secure and durable Aquamarine and Diamond halo platinum engagement ring. This be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA 2.23 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
The centerpiece of this engagement ring is an oval natural grayish blue 2.23ct sapphire, which is certified by the GIA as natural, no heat. The sapphire is mounted in a platinum thre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy 1.97 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful curved prong diamond wedding band ring. 22 round brilliatn cut diamonds totaling 1.97cts, set in a solid platinum common prong eternity setting. Not sizable. Can be ordered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA 1.04 Carat Oval Diamond Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval diamond engagement ring. Unique horizontal set GIA certified bezel set 1.04ct oval Old European brilliant cut diamond, mounted in a 14k yellow gold solitaire setting. The diamon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .56 Carat Round Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple and elegant light yellow diamond ring. The ring starts with a .56ct light yellow round brilliant cut diamond. Set in a four prong solitaire setting. The 18k yellow gold band h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.35 Carat Cushion Cut Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This exquisite 1940's ring features a mesmerizing 10.35 carat cushion cut aquamarine center stone. Mounted in a platinum bow style setting which is accented with 18 single cut diamon...
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Early 20th Century Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .96 Carat Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sri Lanka, Ceylon sapphire and diamond engagement ring. This ring begins with a .96ct round center sapphire which is mounted in a 14k rose gold bezel setting. The rich blue and viole...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose ...

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.91 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A timeless masterpiece that captures the elegance of this 2.91ct pear shaped pink sapphire. Bezel set and mounted mounted in a setting created out of 18k white gold which is accented...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold,...

Peter Suchy 3.31 Carat Orange Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
From the Peter Suchy workshop, rectangular orange yellow natural Sapphire center stone. Handmade platinum setting accented with trapezoid and square brilliant cut side diamonds. No ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy .62 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Pink Sapphire and Diamond halo gold engagement ring. The center piece of the ring is a .62cts oval pink sapphire that is mounted in a 14k white gold setting, accented by a halo of 10...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA .97 Carat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and Diamond three stone engagement ring. This simple classic design begins with a GIA certified .97ct oval sapphire mounted in 18k white gold setting. Certified by the GIA a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Peter Suchy .88 Carat Round Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Round tourmaline and diamond white gold engagement ring. The center piece of this ring features a vibrant round cut tourmaline stone weighing .88 carats, radiating a mesmerizing deep...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.24 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy GIA Certified Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring. Oval 1.24 carat center sapphire mounted in a 14k white gold three-stone setting with 2 round brilliant cut side...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 1.00 Carat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This Peter Suchy original GIA certified 1.00ct sapphire diamond three stone engagement ring is both classic and timeless. It features a beautiful oval-cut sapphire center stone. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.33 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring. Crafted with precision and elegance, the center stone is a stunning 1.33 carat GIA certified cushion cut sapphire that radiates with a dee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.23 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Cornflower blue oval sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural simple heat only, no residue. 14k yellow gold setting wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire Diamond Gold Halo Engagement Ring. The centerpiece is a 1.22 carat round sapphire certified by GIA as simple heat, accented by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds. The sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 1.44 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. At the centerpiece of this enchanting piece lies a stunning 1.44 carat oval sapphire, certified by the GIA as simple heat only. Its deep blue hu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.13 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring. GIA certified center cushion cut sapphire mounted in a three stone 18k white gold setting adorned with 2 emerald cut side diamonds. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 3.53 Carat Blue Sapphire Aqua Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Introducing the exquisite Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.64 Carat Blue Sapphire Aqua Diamond Platinum Ring. The 3.53ct rectangular Aquamarine center stone is mounted in a platinum setti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, Platinum

Peter Suchy 1.00 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Elevate your engagement to a whole new level of elegance with this Peter Suchy 1.00ct GIA certified pear shaped diamond engagement ring. The stone is accented by 2 round brilliant cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Peter Suchy EGL Certified .37 Carat Pear Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique inspired diamond engagement ring. EGL certified original 1850's rose cut pear shaped .37ct diamond set in a unique 14k yellow gold open work setting designed just for this stone. 4 rose cut bezel set diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy .77 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Rich blue cushion cut sapphire in a classic 14k white gold halo ring. .77ct cushion cut blue center sapphire. Mounted in a 14k white gold diamond halo setting. Each shoulder is adorn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy 1.00 Carat Oval Diamond White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Six pointed diamond flower ring. 6 oval shape diamonds totaling .89cts with a single round brilliant cut diamond in the center. The flower style setting is 18k white gold and designe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy .60 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Halo White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural ruby and diamond engagement ring. .60ct oval ruby center stone, mounted in a 14k white gold setting with a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds. Each should is also adorned w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy .33 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy Vintage Inspired diamond and emerald Platinum wedding band with hand engraved sides, bead set round Diamonds and beaded chann...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Peter Suchy .90 Carat Pear Shape Diamond White Gold Flower Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful brilliant, five pointed flower diamond ring. This unique creation consists 5 pear shaped diamonds totaling .73cts. Each diamond has a semi halo of three round brilliant cut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy 2.00 Carat Diamond White Gold Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond band ring. This ring boasts of 3 rows of round brilliant cut diamonds in a 14k white gold setting. 39 diamonds with an approximate total of 2.00 carats. The diamonds are brig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy .30 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple diamond wedding band ring. A different take on the traditional wedding band, this platinum band is 3mm in width and consist of 12 princess cut diamonds that are flush set on t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .37 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. GIA and EGL certified .37ct fancy yellow bezel set diamond center stone, mounted East to West in a handmade...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy 17.94 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning rare green tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring. This spectacular 17.44ct. octagonal tourmaline has a 3D green coloring accented with a yellowish and almost slight peach col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified octagonal 1.80ct blue sapphire center stone, mounted in a platinum three-stone setting. Accented with two tapered baguette side di...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy GAL Certified .93 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple and elegant ruby and diamond engagement ring. GAL certified oval natural no heat ruby center stone mounted in a three-stone 18k white gold setting. The ruby is accented by a r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Peter Suchy .75 Carat 15 Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
15 round diamond wedding band ring in Platinum. 1920's Art Deco style design, created in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 15 round brilliant cut diamonds, approx. total weight .75cts, F, V...
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21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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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