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Creator: Roman Malakov
Gemstone: Diamond
Roman Malakov 1.06 Carat Round Diamond Bezel Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A simple solitaire engagement ring features a 1.06 carat round diamond. Bezel set in a rounded fit in 14K White Gold. Band made with 14K Yellow Gold. Size 5.75 US. Style available i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Roman Malakov 8.76 Carats Total Multicolor Cabochon Intertwined Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique and stylish ring is showcasing a multicolor cabochon with round brilliant diamonds that elegantly intertwine with each other. The ring consists of 2.41 carats total ameth...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 5.52 Carat Total Pear Shape Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant and unique eternity band style, featuring 18 brilliant pear shape diamonds weighing 5.52 carats total with E-F color and VS-SI clarit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.66 Carat Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Well crafted and color rich halo engagement ring showcasing a vibrant 5.66 carat radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as fancy yellow, VS1 in clarity, set in an eight prong 18k yello...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov 5.15 Carat Total Princess Cut Diamond Encrusted Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful eternity wedding band features a row of princess cut diamonds accented with two rows of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds weighing 5.15 carats total. Made with Platin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.78 Carat Total Cushion Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and brilliant five-stone wedding band showcasing five cushion cut diamonds weighing 1.78 carats total, E Color and VS in Clarity. Each cushion cut diamonds are accented by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 5.10 Carats Princess Cut Diamond Intertwined Fashion Wide Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful ring style showcasing 9 rows of princess cut diamonds in channel set that elegantly intertwine with each other. Diamonds weigh 5.10 carats total in E-F Color and VS in Cl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.02 Carat Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic eternity wedding band style, showcasing a row of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.02 carats total with F-G color and VS-SI clarity. Set on platinum and 2.10 mm in wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous three stone engagement ring features a GIA Certified 2.02 carat radiant cut fancy yellow diamond, I1 in Clarity, Set in a 18K yellow gold basket, Flanked by trillion di...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.68 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and classic solitaire engagement ring style, showcasing a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 3.68 carats certified by GIA as K color and VS2 clarity, set in a four prong...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.83 Carats Princess Cut Seven-Stone Channel Set Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A modern wedding band showcasing 7 princess cut diamonds weighing 0.83 carats total. Set in a channel style setting. Made with 18K Yellow Gold. Size 6.5 US. Roman Malakov is a custo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5.39 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegantly made three stone engagement ring, showcasing a 5.39 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as L color and VS2 clarity, set in a timeless eight prong basket setting....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 5.80 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Intertwined Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A chic and stylish fashion ring showcasing round brilliant diamonds that weigh 5.80 carats total in F Color and VS in Clarity. Set in an intricately designed intertwined mounting mad...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 2.13 Carats Total Baguette and Round Diamond Wide Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless and fashionable wide ring, showcasing 40 baguette diamonds weighing 0.85 carat total with F color and VS clarity, elegantly graduating in size of approximately 9 mm - 11.1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 4.79 Carat Total Diamond Sliced Flower-Motif Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and stylish fashion ring showcasing 4.79 carats total diamond sliced. Accented with 2.74 carats of round brilliant diamonds in a floral motif design. Made with 18K Rose G...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 3.25 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring that features a GIA Certified emerald cut blue sapphire weighing 3.25 carats, flanked by two emerald cut diamonds weighing 1.23 carats total, G-H Color and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.09 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant and elegantly made three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 5.09 carat oval cut diamond certified by GIA as I color and SI1 in clarity. Flanked by two brilliant trapezoi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 10.83 Carat Total Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous eternity wedding band set with 15 stunning GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds, VS in Clarity. Diamonds Weigh 10.83 carats total. Set in 18K Yellow Gold. Size ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 9.17 Carats Elongated Emerald Cut Aquamarine Gemstone Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous gemstone fashion ring featuring 9.17 carat emerald cut aquamarine gemstone, surrounded by 138 round brilliant diamonds that weigh 0.96...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.27 Carat Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Vintage Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vintage style engagement ring showcasing a 5.27 carat radiant cut yellow diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Light Yellow color and VS1 clarity, s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov 0.87 Carats Pearl and Marquise Cut Diamond Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare style of cocktail ring showcasing a vibrant pearl accented with 10 marquise cut diamonds weighing 0.87 carats total. Set in 18k white gold setting. Size 6.75 US ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 10.11 Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegantly made three stone engagement ring, showcasing a color-rich 10.11 carat radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as fancy light yellow color and SI1 clarity, set in a eight pr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.99 Carat Total Oval Cut Multi-Color Sapphire Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
This chic and stylish fashion ring showcases seven multi color oval cut sapphires surrounded with white round brilliant diamonds. Sapphires weighs 1.99 carats total. Accents diamonds...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 1.33 Carat Total Mixed Cut Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful designed fashion ring that features a 1.33 carat total of mixed baguette and round cut diamonds, set in an 18k White Gold mounting. F color and VS clarity. Size 6.5 US. S...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.32 Carat Total Two Row Multi-Shape Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A very chic, distinctive and fashionable ring showcasing a series of mixed cut diamonds in a two row inter-twisting design that consist of pear shape, brilliant round, marquise and e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 9.82 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classy high end jewelry engagement ring showcasing a center stone weighing 9.82 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as G color and VVS1 in clarity. Flanking the center diam...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 1.60 Carat Total Five-Row Round Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A sleek and elegant wedding band style showcasing five rows of round brilliant pave set diamonds weighing 1.60 carats total. F color and VS in Clarity. Made in Platinum, Size 6 US R...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 9.91 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphires with Round Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
An enchanting piece of fashion ring showcasing 64 oval cut pink sapphires weighing 9.91 carats, bezel set in a cluttered design, surrounded by brilliant round melee diamonds around w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

2.00 Carat Total Seven-Stone Multiple Shape Diamond Fashion Ring in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated but modern piece of jewelry showcasing an alternating seven mixed cut diamonds that includes brilliant round, emerald cut and pear shape, elegantly set half way that ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 4.74 Pear Shape Paraiba Tourmaline Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring showcases a GIA Certified pear shape indicolite blue-green Paraiba tourmaline center stone weighing 4.74 carat. Surrounded by brilliant round shape diamonds weigh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Roman Malakov 11.75 Carats Mixed Cut Three-Row Diamond Eternity Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique and well crafted piece of jewelry showcasing a magnificent three-rows of mixed fancy cut diamonds set in an open-work, floating diamond design that consist of marquise, oval, brilliant round...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 3.71 Carats Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This timeless eternity band has 17 brilliant round diamonds weighing 3.71 carats total in F Color and SI in Clarity. Set in a classic four prong setting made with Platinum. Size 6 US...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov, 8 Carat Alternating Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
This wedding band features 8 Fancy Yellow and 8 White Asscher Cut Diamonds alternating. Yellow Diamonds weigh 4.31 carats and White diamonds weight 3.69 carats total and F in color ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 10.11 Carat Round Diamond ThreeStone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring showcasing a GIA Certified 10.11 carat round diamond, K color and SI1 clarity. Baguette diamond accenting on each side...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.57 Carats Total Five-Stone Oval Cut Diamond Halo Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 5 perfectly matched oval cut diamonds set horizontally, approximately weighs at 1.57 carats total, G-H color and VS+ in clarity. Each oval shape diamond is elegantly surrou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 1.15 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Four-Stone Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
This piece of jewelry features four cushion cut diamonds weighing 1.15 carats in total, surrounded by a row of round brilliant diamonds that weighs about 0.26 carats in total. All di...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 0.41 Carat Seven Stone Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
This classic ring style showcases seven princess cut diamonds weighing 0.41 carats total. Mounted in a channel setting made in 14K Yellow Gold. Size 6.5 US. Roman Malakov is a custo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1.37 Carat Alternating Round and Emerald Cut Diamonds Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly alternating round and emerald cut Diamonds set half way wedding band ring. Round diamonds weighing 053 carats and Emerald cut weighing 0.84 carats. H Color and VS-Si in Cla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 3.18 Carat Blue Sapphire and Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and vibrant wedding band style showcasing an 8-piece emerald cut blue sapphires alternating to a 4-piece diamonds mounted in a platinum setting. Sapphires weigh 3.18 cara...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Roman Malakov 8.23 Carat Total Emerald and Pear Shape Diamonds Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A unique and fashionable ring showcasing three rows of pear shape and emerald cut diamonds, set in a semi-slant, eternity design. Pear shaped diamonds weigh 4.66 carats total, Emeral...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 2.80 Carat Marquise Cut Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant and unique eternity band style featuring 21 brilliant marquise cut diamonds set diagonally that weighs about 2.80 carats total G-H Co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 0.28 Carat Alternating Green Emerald and Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A unique wedding band style showcasing green emerald weighs 0.13 carats total, diamonds weigh 0.15 carats total, F-G color and VS-SI clarity. Made in 18k White Gold. Roman Malakov i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.21 Carats Heart Shape Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Clover Leaf Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A elegant and exquisite fashion ring showcasing four heart shape diamonds weighing 2.21 carats total, Fancy Intense Yellow in color and VS+ in Clarity, Single round Fancy Intense Pin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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...
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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.18 Carats Total Round and Emerald Cut Diamond Three Row Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
This elegant wedding band showcase emerald cut diamonds weighing 3.85 carats total, set in-between round brilliant diamonds weighing 2.33 carats total. Made in Platinum. Size 5.75 US...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 2.74 Carats Total Round Diamond Multi-Row Galaxy Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A trendy design fashion ring showcasing multi rows of brilliant round diamonds weighing 2.74 carats total, G Color and VS in Clarity. Made in 18K Rose Gold. Style available in diffe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Roman Malakov 9.61 Carats Oval Cut Green Emerald Halo Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A color rich and vibrant cocktail ring showcasing a GRS certified 9.61 carat oval cut green emerald gemstone surrounded by a row of round brilliant pink...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 1.17 Carats Round Diamond Antique Style Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
An antique style ring of open work design showcasing 132 round brilliant diamonds, set in an intricate design. Diamonds weigh 1.17 carats total. Siz...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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