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Period: 1950s
Gemstone: Diamond
1950s Diamond Ruby Palladium Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage diamond and ruby white gold eternity ring circa 1950. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ19E. Scroll down for detailed specifications. The design is composed by a continuous diamond ...
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1950s Modern Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Palladium

Fifties Jade and Diamond Platinum Ring by F&F Felger
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, Platinum, by F&F Felger, Newark, NJ, American. This sublime fifties platinum ring features brilliant white diamonds (G color VS clarity) surrounding a superb natural green jade cabochon. Using only the finest materials available, this meticulously fabricated ring by F&F Felger of Newark, New Jersey, is accompanied by a GIA Laboratory report guaranteeing the jade as natural with no impregnation or alteration of color. Excellent condition. Stone Details: Gorgeous deeply hued translucent...
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1950s American Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Vintage GIA 1.45ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the charm and sophistication of yesteryears with our Vintage GIA 1.45ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. At the heart of this ring lies a captivating 1.45-carat Old ...
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1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, White Gold

Mid-Century 3.97 CTW No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an octagonal step cut sapphire weighing 3.49 carats - transparent medium blue Natural Burmese in origin with no indications of heat treatment - prong set With a halo surrou...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century 4.99 CTW No Heat Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval step cut sapphire weighing approximately 3.79 carats total Natural with no indications of heat treatment - transparent light blue Prong set with a halo surround of...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds a 90pt old European cut diamond which is G/H colour VS I. The diamond is very bright and has wonderful sparkle and is held in a simple double claw setting. ...
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1950s British Modern Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Princess Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic three stone is simple stunning. The sparkling princess cut diamonds are a J colour and have a wonderful shimmer. They are very simply set in 18carat gold as to not detra...
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1950s British Modern Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 14k Gold 1.50 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Beautifully Hand Crafted 14k White Golf Diamond Cluster Ring. Amazing Shine, Incredible Craftsmanship. Great Statement Piece. Approximately 1.50 Carats Of...
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1950s European Art Nouveau Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Simple Vintage 10K Diamond Illusion Solitaire Engagement Ring Size 6
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage engagement ring is 10K yellow gold with white gold accenting. It features an illusion style head with a .06 carat natural round diamond. It would make the perf...
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1950s Modern Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Mid-Century 0.70 CTW Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Fishtail Vintage Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring seven round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.70 carat total H/I color with VS2 clarity - prong set east to west with fishtail profile Flanked by grooved geom...
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1950s Modern Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.20ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
An elegant 1.20 carats of emerald cut diamonds are the centre of attention in this sophisticated mid-century diamond ring. These eight vintage diamonds, which are rubover-set in 18 ...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Vintage 18K Gold Ruby & Diamond Textured Overlap Multi Leaf Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fabulous vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a textured and overlapping multi leaf design adorned with fine quality round brilliant cut rubies...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mid-Century 1.16 CTW Diamond Platinum Tiered Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.08 carats - G color with SI2 clarity Set in a basket with tri-split prongs and flanked by cathedral shoulders Accented ...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bailey Banks & Biddle 1.67 CTW Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.51 carats total - transparent medium blue Prong set in a basket and flanked by arching cathedral shoulders with flush set d...
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1950s Modern Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Toi Et Moi 1950s Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This captivating platinum and high quality diamond 1950s engagement ring is done in the toi et moi style, first popularized by the engagement ring Napoleon Bonaparte presented to his...
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1950s American Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Vintage engagement ring features a beautiful transitional cut diamond grain set into a hexagonal bezel within a high square box mount. The piece is further designed with diamond set step shoulders that lead past an open work gallery into a delicate band...
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1950s English Art Deco Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.85ct Diamond Art Deco Carved Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Through its meticulously hand carved motifs and dainty filigree cutout details this magnificent Deco engagement ring is a true work of art. The ring showcases a platinum mount beauti...
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1950s North American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Rome, IT
vintage style engagement ring features an original vintage diamond center framed by romantic diamond studded leaves. Highlights: - GIA certified 1.02ct center diamond - Gorgeous o...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.60ct Emerald 2.63 Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The rectangular, subtly stepped design is ornamented with a feature 1.15ct marquise...
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1950s French Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 4.12 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 4.12 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond rings collection. This stunning, fine and impressi...
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1950s French Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1950 Platinum 1.00cttw Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1950 Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 grams Diamond Details: Antique Single Cut, 1.00ct, G Color, VS/SI Clarity Band Width...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1.61 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.07 carats - L color with VS2 clarity Prong set in a basket and flanked by tapered baguette-cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.54 c...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.45 Cttw Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Troy, MI
You will look fabulous wearing this classic 5 ribbed solitaire ring featuring a rare Old European Cut Diamond weighing just shy of a half carat (0.45 ct.) Diamond is of Collection qu...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GRS Certified Vintage Thai Ruby, Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Natural Thai ( heated ) ruby ring with old cut diamonds and pearls with French hallmark owl on the shank of the ring. The details are as follows : Old cut Diamond weight ...
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1950s French Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage 8.30 Carat Citrine and 1.20 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 8.30 carat emerald cut citrine and 1.20 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set dress ring; part of our diverse range of vintage citrine jewellery...
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1950s French Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1950s French Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 0.51 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, solitaire ring; part our vintage jewelry/estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive 1950s white gold solitaire ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The impressive design is embellished with a feature tension set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond. The central diamond is flanked with two plain 18k white gold bands, conjoining to form the hallmarked ring shank. The exterior of the shank of this white gold engagement ring is hallmarked with the French mark for 18k gold (eagle's head). This impressive double band solitaire engagement ring...
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1950s French Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid Century GIA 9.01 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century GIA 9.01 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA round brilliant cut diamond of 9.01 carats, accompanied with GIA #2417964161 stating the diamond is I color, VS2 clarity. Accented by two tapered baguette cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.80 carat, graded F color, VS1 clarity. Crafted in platinum. Circa 1950. The ring is a size 6 1/4 and may be resized. About this Item: Delve into a realm of magic and beauty with this spectacular Mid Century diamond ring...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Gentlemen's Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
This handsome circa 1950s gentlemen’s ring centres a 3.50 carat cabochon ruby flanked on either side by a 0.10ct round brilliant cut diamond, all in o...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1950 14K White Gold .10cttw Round Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1950 Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Diamond Details: Natural Diamonds, Round Transitional Cut, .10ct total ...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond, Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The setting and the shoulders of this three stone ring are modelled in platinum and the rest of the ring is modelled in 18ct yellow gold. The three sparkly diamonds are set in illusi...
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1950s British Modern Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

1950s 1.34 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.34 Ct aquamarine and 0.96Ct diamond, 14k white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive aquamarine cluster ring has been crafted in 14k white gold. The pierced decorated, scalloped edged cluster design is ornamented with a feature millegrain decorated bezel set 1.34Ct round cut aquamarine. The aquamarine is encircled by twelve pavé set Old European round cut diamonds. The bifurcated ring shoulders join and blend seamlessly with the plain ring shank. Due to thinning of the original shank, this has been replaced to strengthen the ring. This aquamarine dress ring...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

French 1950s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique solitaire ring featuring an intermediate brilliant-cut diamond held in 4x2 claws. On either side, the start of the ring is ...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Ring with Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage ring, made in Italy set in 18ct white gold with old cut diamonds for circa 0.75ct in total. Central stone is a cushion cut diamond of circa 0.30ct, with a slight yellow tinge...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire weighing approximately 2.05 carats. Accented by 10 round brilliant cut diamond...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Burmese ruby and diamond flank solitaire ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Burmese ruby and diamond flank solitaire ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back half rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1...
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1950s Retro Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. A retro vintage ring in gold, the top is a dome with geometric lines openworked with arabesques, a gold pearl and scrolling decoratio...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Diamond Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mid-Century 1.16 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.97 carat total - H color with SI1 clarity Prong set in basket and flanked by additional transitional and baguette cut di...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Diamond Vintage filigree ring
Located in Rome, IT
vintage style diamond ring is romantic and gorgeously detailed with filigree curls, engraved details, and glittering diamond accents! The 1.00ct old European cut center diamond is me...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 4.50ct Jade and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A show stopping, 4.50 carat Jade is surrounded by a halo of round brilliant diamonds in this vintage cocktail ring. The marquise cabochon cut Jade is a completely natural and unenhan...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Gubelin sapphire and diamond bombé cocktail ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Gubelin sapphire and diamond bombé cocktail ring. Set to centre with one round transitional cut diamond in an open back claw setting with an approxima...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Boucheron Natural Untreated 12.80 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, GB
A Boucheron natural untreated 12.80 carat sapphire diamond ring set in platinum, circa 1950. This truly exceptional ring is set to its centr...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Diamond Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Retro 14k Two Tone Gold 0.22ctw Baguette Cut Sapphire & Diamond Buckle Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This retro vintage ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold with white gold accents in a buckle design. This is a very well made ring that is ready to wear and is guaranteed to pleas...
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1950s Retro Vintage Diamond Rings

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

2.51ct Ceylon Sapphire and 0.24ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 2.51 carat Ceylon sapphire and 0.24 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set dress ring; part of our fine collection of Cey...
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1950s French Vintage Diamond Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1950s 2.83 carat Citrine and 1.30 carat Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage gemstone ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, cluster setting displays an impressive central six-claw set 2.83ct roun...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 2.71ct Citrine and 2.10ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage gemstone ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated setting displays a stunning linear array of five individually claw set c...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.42 Carats Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.42 carats - O/P color with VS1 clarity. Set by grooved wide prongs in a pierced arching basket. Flanked by grooved cathedral shoulder...
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1950s Retro Vintage Diamond Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 2.08 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring GCS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut ruby weighing 1.64 carats - medium purplish-red in color Natural Burmese in origin with no indications of heat treatment Prong set in basket and flanked by ...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Vintage Channel Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds channel set to front Weighing approximately 0.30 carat total H/I color with SI clarity With grooved shoulders Stamped for platinum With maker's...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 0.40 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Bow Vintage Engagement Ri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.34 carat total - J color with SI1 clarity Set with tri-split prongs in basket and flanked by single cut diamonds Weighin...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 3.82 CTW Spinel Diamond Platinum Five Stone Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut spinel weighing approximately 3.62 carats - transparent dark red in color Prong set in basket and flanked by prong set round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing ...
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1950s Contemporary Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

14k Black Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A distinctive modern ring crafted of textured 14k white gold featuring a remarkable black star sapphire with diamonds. The sapphire weighs approximately 2.5 cts and the diamonds are ...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century 1.06 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing 1.60 carats - D color with VS1 clarity Prong set in a classic six-pronged Tiffany setting  Completed by knife edge shank  Stamped for pl...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 0.75 CTW Diamond Platinum Buckle Square Form Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.55 carat - G color with VS1 clarity Bead set in a square form head with decorous engraving and flanked by cathedral s...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Old Cut Diamond 14 Carat Gold Box Set Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous art deco style engagement ring features a beautiful old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.80ct, mounted in a 14 carat white and yellow gold square box setting. ...
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1950s European Art Deco Vintage Diamond Rings

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

Vintage Retro Platinum Old Cut Diamond Wedding Band - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Vintage Retro Platinum Eternity Band with transitional cut diamonds full of sparkle and life - Size 6. This pristine diamond wedd...
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1950s Retro Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century Fancy Light Yellow-Green Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.95 carats - fancy light greenish-yellow in color with SI2 clarity Prong set in basket and flanked by cathedral shoulders w...
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1950s Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1950s 1.95 Carat Sapphire and 0.40 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.95 carat sapphire and 0.40 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold dress ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery collections This fine and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k 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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