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Gemstone: Diamond
Style: Revival
Vintage 0.52ctw Diamond Engraved Serpent Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This highly engraved serpent wraps seductively around your finger while fiercely guarding the diamond in her mouth. Revered since ancient times, snake rings have been coveted as a ta...
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1970s Egyptian Revival Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Black Onyx Half Scalloped Ring with Diamonds, One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Gold Black Onyx Half Scalloped Ring with Diamonds, One-of-a-kind This vintage ring from the 1980s is the perfect statement piece to accompany any look. Is unique shape a...
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20th Century Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

2.16 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of platinum, this ring is centered with a sparkling old mine cut diamond that weighs 2.16ct. The color of the diamond is K with VS1 clarity. The center diamond is accentuated by...
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Early 20th Century Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Anello Vintage in Oro Giallo 18Kt, Zaffiro Blu e Diamanti
Located in Cattolica, IT
Uno splendido anello vintage in oro giallo 18Kt. Al centro è incastonato uno Zaffiro dal colore blù intenso della misura di mm 9x6 e di taglio ovale sfaccettato dal peso di circa 2 c...
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1980s Italian Revival Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 5.03 Carat Oval Cut Colombian Minor Oil Emerald with Diamonds Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 5.03-carat oval cut Colombian Emerald and round cut white diamond halo ring in 18k white gold. The center stone Emerald bears minor oil treatment and a faceted oval cut...
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2010s North American Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Ilias Lalaounis Diamond, Ruby and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
An early diamond, ruby, and 18-karat yellow gold cocktail ring by Ilias LALAoUNIS, Greece. This Ilias LALAoUNIS cocktail ring showcases a regal design with a combination of sparklin...
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1950s Greek Revival Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ribbon of Diamonds Statement Ring in 14K Gold Baguette Round Curlicue Ring
Located in Austin, TX
This fabulous ribbon ring is like winning a prize that you can wear on your hand, like a curling sash of sparkle on the finger! Baguette diamonds curve past each other at the center ...
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Late 20th Century American Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1872 Nordic Ring 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 23K Gold US 8.25 /4.3g
Located in SE
Antique Three Stones Diamond Wedding Ring in solid 23K Yellow Gold. Crown top clusters in Silver 12 mm x 3 mm deep with 3 rose-cut Diamonds. Largest diamond in the center Ø 3.5 mm ...
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1870s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Silver

Vintage Art Deco Egyptian Revival Ring Pharaoh Jasper Diamond 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco Egyptian Revival Pharaoh ring (circa 1920s) crafted in 14k white gold. Jasper measures 9mm x 8mm. 12 small single cut d...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18th. cent Ring natural Ruby Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø 8US / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Antique Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring. Likely 18th. century piece, French or German. No hallmarks, band tested close to 14K Gold. Silver flower crown 15 mm x 13 mm x 6 mm deep. Natur...
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1770s European Baroque Revival Antique Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

2.34 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a one of a kind design with a breathtaking Emerald centerpiece! This remarkable ring was created with this rare, high-quality, very-fine Colombian Emerald in mind. The vi...
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Early 1900s Gothic Revival Antique Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique European Ring 2.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6/ 10gr
Located in SE
Old European Ring, Renaissance styled with parts in solid 18k Yellow Gold and Silver. Openwork dome shaped crown 21 mm x 10 mm deep consisting of 3 circular tiers of Silver clusters ...
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Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Halo Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US7.75 /8gr
Located in SE
Diamond Flower Ring, Renaissance styled. Likely German, made ca. 1850s -1920s. The band is hallmarked /tested 18K Yellow Gold, top crown is made of Silver. The flower crown is Ø 1...
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Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1.03ct Oval Cut Natural Emerald Cocktail Ring, Sapphire Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A captivating Egyptian revival ring boasts a 1.03-carat natural oval emerald as its centerpiece, encircled by approximately 0.20 carats of French-cut natural sapphires. Accentuating this unique piece are diamonds with a combined weight of around 0.09 carats. This ring is meticulously hand-crafted in the antique Egyptian style, making it a true work of art. Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire Stone Cut: Oval Cut Style: Antique Egyptian Jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Egyptian Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Victorian Style Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
VINTAGE VICTORIAN STYLE RUBY AND DIAMOND THREE STONE RING Fine elongated shape with 2 bright, vibrant deep red round-shaped rubies to the north and south of a total approx. weight of...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bague ancienne un camée sur sardonyx
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague ancienne ornée d'un camée sur sardonyx représentant une tête de soldat casqué dans un entourage de quatre diamants taille ancienne. Elle est en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) et ...
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Late 19th Century European Greek Revival Antique Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Engagment ring, 2.35ct Black Diamond Trillions cut side Diamonds 18K white gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Black diamond Engagment ring,gothic ring, one of a king engagment ring, alternative engagement ring 2.35ct Black Diamond, Trillions cut side Diamonds 18K white gold Jewelry Materia...
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Late 20th Century Gothic Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold

Hand Engraved Vintage Old European Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Pomona vintage engagement ring. An exciting, finely detailed ring with fine hand engraving, milgrain, filigree, and a high level of hand workmanship...
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21st Century and Contemporary Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

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

3.02 Carat Ruby Cabochon Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Diamond Ring The ring is Platinum. The Cabochon Ruby is a 3.02 Carats There are 0.20 Carats in Diamonds G/H VS The ring is a size 5.5, sizable. The ring weighs 3.8 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Judith Ripka 18k Yellow Gold Ring with Rubelite Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This satin finish 18K yellow gold Judith Ripka Classic Revival style fashion ring is set with one oval faceted, rubelite tourmaline, weighing approximately 3.50ct. This lovely and vi...
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Late 20th Century American Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Amethyst and Diamond Scarab RIng
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Egyptian revival jewelry became wildly popular during the Art Deco period after King Tut’s tomb was discovered in 1922. This insanely cool ...
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1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond

Gothic Style 1.35 Ct Old Mine Diamond 14 KT Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gothic Cross This outstanding Gothic inspired, custom made vintage ring is artful hand crafted of solid 14 Kt gold, marked inside with assay and maker marks, it was made on commissio...
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Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian .55 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Rare Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Glorious Victorian! This absolutely unique genuine Victorian ring is 1890/1900 ca Outstanding, distinctive design made for the mounting which is a beauty its-own Marvellous Victorian...
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Late 19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Egyptian Revival Diamond Enamel Nephrite 14 Karat Gold Scarab Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a nephrite cabochon carved to depict a scarab beetle - measuring 9.0 x 12.0 mm. Opaque dark bluish green in color - accented by bands of rose cut diamonds across beetle. Be...
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1880s Austrian Egyptian Revival Antique Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gothic Revival Gold Sixties Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k/14k, American. Gothic pop art American sixties style! Think posh motorcycle rings on the cover of Vogue, authentic verve, American cool! The perfect casual gold ac...
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1960s North American Gothic Revival Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Castellani Old Mine Cut Diamond 18kt Gold Cleopatra Ring
Located in New York, NY
A charming old mine cut diamond circa 1880 is bezel set into the Castellani® Cleopatra ring using our 18kt Terra-Cotta Red™ Gold with a bright polish. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

MISSIAN JEWELLERY 18kt gold ring with 0.208 carat diamond and 0.44 carat emerald
Located in Cascais, Lisboa
Designed in 3D programming, this ring in the shape of a Greek Eye has a 6x3 mm Navete-cut emerald as the central stone, encircling it with small gold spikes ...
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2010s Portuguese Greek Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Rubellite Grecian Style 18Kt Gold Ring with Alexander the Great and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Rubellite Grecian - Ancient Style ring, handcrafted in 18Kt Gold Ring, with Alexander the Great and Diamonds. The simple base of the ring, the carv...
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2010s Greek Greek Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Salt & Pepper round solitaire unique engagement ring, The Holder - Ready to ship
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful Salt & Pepper round diamond solitaire unique engagement ring. Two hands holding round shape Salt & Pepper diamond evil eye, on the one hand...
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2010s Israeli Gothic Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Art-Deco Style Cross Shaped Design Emerald, Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art-Deco Style Cross Shaped Design Emerald, Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring. This stunning cocktail ring shines with an undeniable opulence mounted in 950 platinum. The pierce decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Italian Diamond Engagement Ring with Baroque Setting 18k gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Italian Baroque Style Dainty 0.25 ct. Natural Diamond Engagement Ring This stunning dainty engagement ring is made in Italy by oltremare Gioielli. It features a 0.25 c...
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2010s Italian Baroque Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Style Filigree Diamond Shield Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
One of our delicate, distinctive original filigree engagement rings. It displays the naturalistic, floral style of the Art Nouveau period. You will adore the feminine look and feel o...
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1930s Revival Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman + Jules Ruby and Diamond Band Set in 14k White and Yellow Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Roman + Jules Ruby and Diamond Band set in 14K White and Yellow Gold This antique-inspired wide Ruby and Diamond band design has milgrain detailin...
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2010s American Etruscan Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Scale, Textured 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond, Architectural Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This crisp and intriguing 18K yellow gold, platinum and diamond architectural ring was manufactured in our own shop and to extremely high standards. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 0.35 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Minneapolis vintage engagement ring. Seven matched old mine cut diamonds are set in a cluster that give the appearance of a large solitaire. The graceful filigree shoulders taper...
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1950s Revival Vintage Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Lion Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Museum inspiration Lion ring in 18 karat yellow gold with an amazing 3-D design and fresh happy look of turquoise enamel. Natural 0.04 carats rubies in the eyes and a diamond collar ...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Gothic Revival Diamond Solitaire Carved Ring, Attributed to Wièse, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Gothic revival diamond solitaire carved ring, attributed to Wièse. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.10 carats, ...
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1890s Gothic Revival Antique Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Lalaounis Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Old mine cut Diamond centering a yellow gold 18K ring. Maker's mark Ilias Lalaounis.
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Late 20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel, Ruby and Macle Diamond Elongated Oval Ring
Located in Southport, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This pretty ring features an elongated oval, green enamel center, decorated with a round faceted, pinkish red color ruby center, approximately 0.47 CTS, prong s...
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20th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Museum Copy Pyramids Ring with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
The Pyramids. A exact museum copy from the 300 BC. 22k yellow gold hand made to perfection and set with 0.04 carats natural brilliant cut diamonds showing ...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

10k Solid Gold Diamond Men's Ring with Medusa Face
Located in Miami, FL
Custom made 10k solid gold mens ring with 0.40 carats in natural diamonds. Carved gold shank with gallery ring back setting for a smooth and comfortable fit. The rings face depicts a...
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1990s Greek Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold

Bochic Cluster Flower Mask 18 K & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bochic cluster ring. This is a fantastic ring to wear on any finger. It is a day to night ring that has effortless timeless chic. The Ring needs t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Bochic Multi color Gem and Diamond Crown Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Crown Ring is one of 3 iconic style BOCHIC rings that are made to order. 8 weeks lead time upon receiving- Ring size. Metal color, we use 18K Gold in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, ...

Bochic “Aztec” Long Mask Crown Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Aztec Crown Ring is one of 3 iconic style BOCHIC rings that are made to order. 8 weeks lead time upon receiving- Ring size. Metal color, we use 18K G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Gold Lapis Lazuli Teardrop Ring with Diamonds, One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Gold Lapis Lazuli Teardrop Ring with Diamonds, One-of-a-kind This stunning teardrop lapis lazuli ring with a trail of sparkling diamonds i...
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20th Century Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold

19th Century Vanitas Memento Mori Skull on Diamond Gold Oversize Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
The skull is antique circa 19th Century incredibly enameled on gold. The eyes are Diamond rose cut. It is magnificently adapted on a Snake yellow gold 18k ring mounting, the head wit...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Coral & Onyx Ring with Diamond One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Gold Coral & Onyx Ring with Diamond One-of-a-kind This cool 14k gold ring features hexagons made of gorgeous coral encased in dazzl...
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20th Century Revival Diamond Rings

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco 8.82ct Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamond Men's Ring in 20K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Art Deco 8.82ct Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamond Men's Ring in Yellow Gold, a true testament to timeless elegance and sophistication. This magnificent ring exud...
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1990s Hong Kong Egyptian Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Ring Granulation Technique Pear Shape 18Kt Yellow Gold Brillant Cut Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Ring, in 18Kt yellow Gold pearshape with Brillant Cut Diamonds 0.12ct. The granulation technique, gives a vintage style to the ring that with the combination of the diamonds in a ve...
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2010s Greek Etruscan Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Egyptian Revival 7.80 Carats Carved Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an antique circular cluster atop vintage cathedral shoulders. Centering an oval emerald cabochon weighing approximately 6.80 carats - bluis...
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Diamond Rings

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

14k Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Macle Diamond Scarab Ring
Located in Southport, CT
14k yellow gold and sterling silver ring. This imposing yellow gold ring is a large scarab style, with the body of the scarab set with an oval cabachon gr...
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20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Diamond Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...

Vintage 14k Gold Coral & White Diamond Ring One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Gold Coral & White Diamond Ring One-of-a-kind This 14k gold ring from the 1980s makes for a wonderful statement piece. The coral and the diamond accents are dazzling and...
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20th Century Revival Diamond Rings

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Coral, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Etruscan Style Emerald, Diamond and Sea Glass Cameo
Located in Southport, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This beautiful contemporary cameo ring has an amber colored sea glass handsome profile bust, facing to the right, and set off ...
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20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Gold Coral Scalloped Ring with White Diamonds, One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Gold Coral Scalloped Ring with White Diamonds, One-of-a-kind This vintage scalloped coral ring is the perfect splash of colour to accompany any look. It is wearable yet ...
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20th Century Revival Diamond Rings

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Coral, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Egyptian Style Contemporary Diamond Ring by Mon Pilar sizes 8-9 US
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the ancient Egyptian pyramids, this ring features a natural brown diamond in a contemporary upside down setting. Historically, pyramids have been associated with symbols ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
18K rose gold and silver ring set with round diamonds and a 1.70 carat Emerald accompanied with aGRS certificate: GRS2018-127098. Size: 5.25. Gross weight: 4.37 grams.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Gothic Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Coral & Diamond Cluster Ring with White Diamonds, One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Gold Coral & Diamond Cluster Ring with White Diamonds, One-of-a-kind This unique, vintage cluster ring is the perfect statement ring to add a pop of colour to any look. ...
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20th Century Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Egyptian Scarab Ring with Opal Inlay and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Opal Egyptian Scarab Ring with Diamonds OPAL SCARAB LOTUS RING The Scarab is an ancient symbol found on some of the most highest Queens and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Diamond Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k 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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