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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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov Alternating Princess Cut & Baguette Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A chic and sophisticated eternity wedding band design showcasing baguette and princess cut diamonds channel set in a polished platinum composition. Baguette diamonds weigh 1.22 carat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.77 Carat Colombian Green Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and stunning three-stone engagement ring showcasing 2.77 carat emerald cut Colombian green emerald in the center, flanked by two brilliant half-moon shape diamonds wei...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 2.01 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcases a 2.01 carats cushion cut diamond center stone that GIA certified as F color, SI1 in clarity and set in a four prong basket setting. Surrounded by a single row of round bri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 4.04 Carat European Cut Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Immortalize the engagement with this gorgeous three-stone engagement ring; features a 4.04 carat old European cut diamond set in a timeless 6 prong setting. Flanking the center stone...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 10.12 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A chic jewelry piece showcasing a GIA Certified 10.12 carat cushion cut diamond, J Color and SI1 in Clarity. Surrounding the center diamond is a row of round brilliant diamonds, set ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 10.65 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a GIA Certified 10.65 carat radiant cut diamond center stone, K Color and Si1 in Clarity. Set on an intricate double shank design that merges into a single shank half way ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.82 Carats Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A color-rich and elegant three-stone engagement ring showcasing a GIA certified 4.82 carats emerald cut Colombian green emerald, set in a four prong basket setting. Flanked by two sm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 10.09 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly made engagement ring features a 10.09 carats oval cut diamond center stone certified by the GIA as J color and SI2 in clarity. Set in a four prong diamond encrusted basket ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.71 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring Style
Located in New York, NY
A simple three stone engagement ring style showcasing a GIA Certified 0.71 carat emerald cut diamond center stone, F color and VS2 in clarity. Flanked on each side by emerald cut gre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.02 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Men's Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A chic men's fashion ring showcasing round brilliant diamonds, set in a flat 14K yellow gold mounting. Finished with bar edges to add to its modern look. Diamonds weigh 1.02 carats t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.13 Carat Round Diamond Half-Way Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic half way eternity band style showcasing a row of 22 round brilliant Diamond weighing at 0.13 carat total, F-G color and VS-SI clarity....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond 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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k 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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k 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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 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 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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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 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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 12mm Golden South Sea Pearl with Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcases a single 12.00 millimeter golden south sea pearl flanked by 2 round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.32 carats total. Set and made in 18K White Gold. Roman Malakov is a cust...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.83 Carats Total Mixed Cut Half Emerald & Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
An appealing eternity wedding band style showcasing a color-rich 9 octagon cut green emerald weighing 1.66 carats total and 9 brilliant emerald cut diamonds weighing 2.17 carats tota...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.58 Carat Total Diamond Triple Stackable Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable three stackable rings showcasing 0.58 carats total of round brilliant diamonds, flush-set and spaced evenly in a rounded 18K Yellow Gold mounting. F color and VS in cla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.04 Carats Total Mixed Cut Diamond Seven Stone Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
This simple and classy seven stone fashion ring showcases seven mixed cut diamonds weighing 1.04 carats total, G color and VS-SI1 in clarity. Set in a timeless prong setting and fine...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.34 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A uniquely-designed eternity wedding band showcasing a row of round brilliant diamonds elegantly spaced by smaller round melee diamonds weigh 1.34 carats total, H Color and VS in Cla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.73 Carats Total Mixed Cut Fancy Color & White Diamond Toi et Moi Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary design of the classic Toi et Moi diamond fashion ring showcasing an oval cut fancy color diamond, set in a four prong basket setting, accented with round melee fancy color diamonds and four marquise...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Materials

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

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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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 Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified 15.27 Carats Oval Cut Sri Lanka Royal Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An appealing and charming cocktail fashion ring showcasing a single oval cut Sri Lanka royal vivid blue sapphire weighing 15.27 carats total, Set in a beautiful wide band accented wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.12 Alternating Blue Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A well-crafted wedding band, showcasing round cut blue sapphires weighing 0.62 carats, alternating with round white diamonds weighing 0.50 carats. The stones weigh 1.12 carats total....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 7.71 Carats Total Oval Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A color-rich piece of jewelry showcasing an oval cut blue sapphire center stone weighing 7.71 carats, set in a classic four prong basket setting. Surrounded by single row of brillian...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

3.37 Carats Total Oval Cut Half Green Emerald & Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and vibrant eternity wedding band style showcasing a color-rich 12 oval cut green emerald weighing 1.69 carats total and 10 brilliant oval cut diamonds weighing 1.68 cara...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.13 Carats Total Mixed Cut Fancy Color & White Diamond Double Band Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite double band fashion ring features a stunning combination of elegance and vibrancy. One band showcases fancy color cushion cut diamond center stone, accented with pave round fancy color...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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

1.34 Carats Total Mixed Cut Green Emerald and Diamond Double Band Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite double band fashion ring features a stunning combination of elegance and vibrancy. One band showcases octagon cut green emerald center stone, accented with pave round ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k 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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.12 Carats Total Mixed Cut Fancy Color & White Diamond Double Band Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite double band fashion ring features a stunning combination of elegance and vibrancy. One band showcases fancy color emerald cut diamond center stone, accented with pave round fancy color...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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

4.27 Carats Total Mixed Cut Half Blue Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
An appealing eternity wedding band style showcasing a color-rich 9 octagon cut blue sapphires weighing 2.10 carats total and 9 brilliant emerald cut diamonds weighing 2.17 carats tot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.54 Carats Total Oval Cut Half Blue Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and vibrant eternity wedding band style showcasing a color-rich 10 oval cut blue sapphire weighing 3.18 carats total and 10 brilliant oval cut diamonds weighing 2.36 cara...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Roman Malakov 3.06 Carats Total Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Wide Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and artistic wide fashion ring showcases 78 brilliant round cut diamonds set in a timeless micro-pave dome design weighing 3.06 carats total, G color and VS-SI in clar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k 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 Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 6.15 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A chic and stylish eternity wedding band showcasing a row of 10 brilliant round cut diamonds weighing 3.05 carats total, that elegantly spaced by 20 smaller round melee diamonds weig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 9.56 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous eternity wedding band showcasing 13 round brilliant diamonds weighing 9.56 carats total. Each diamond is approximately G-H color and SI2 in clarity. Set in a timeless s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.77 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A uniquely-designed eternity wedding band showcasing a row of round brilliant diamonds elegantly spaced by smaller round melee diamonds weighing 1.77 carats total, H Color and VS in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 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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