18ct Gold 1940s DEAREST Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire & Tourmaline Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Dearest Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1940's This vintage acrostic ring from the 1940s is a truly unique piece.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum Stamped, 1940s Diamond Upfinger Shield Cross Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1940s Step into elegance with this stunning vintage platinum stamped ring, hailing from the exquisite 1940s era. The ring showcases a ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.25 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This ring dates to the 1940s but has strong influences from the Victorian era. The classic and timeless design centres a 0.25 carat round brilliant diamond. It has been estimated as ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1940s Flower Design Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1940s This stunning vintage ring from the 1940s features a fabulous flower design crafted from 18ct yellow gold and platin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1940s Emerald & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1940s This stunning 18ct yellow gold ring features an exquisite five-stone design, showcasing square-cut natural emeralds beautiful...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940s is this trilogy ring featuring a natural emerald at its centre, with a matching pair of transitional cut diamonds flanking. The natural emerald is a carre cu...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 1.20ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940, this stunning trilogy ring features a central ruby flanked by a pair of glittering diamonds. The 1.20 carat central ruby has a beautiful pinky red colour and...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Retro Diamond and Ruby 14K Rose Gold Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This delightful and charming Retro period ring from the 1940s is a true testament to timeless elegance, crafted in warm 14K rose gold. At its center is a captivating old European cut...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
EGL Certified .65 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Late Art Deco 1940's diamond engagement ring. EGL certified .65ct round brilliant cut center diamond, set in a 14k white gold fishtail design setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s 6.00 Carat Star Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with a Cabochon Star Sapphire weighing approximately 6.00 carats. Circa 1940s Size 3 1/2, resizable
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
1940s 1.73 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Art Deco style 1.73 carat (total) diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 0.80ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A luscious red ruby is flanked by transitional cut diamonds in this three stone ring from the 1940s. The ruby is an oval cut stone weighing 0.80 carat. The transitional cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late Deco Diamond Three-Stone with Diamond Halo Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Set to centre are three, rub over set, round brilliant diamonds. The centre stone weighs 0.35 carat whilst the two adjacent each weigh 0.30 carat each. The diamonds match in quality,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Art Deco 1.85 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning ring features the birthstone of February in all it's glory! The vibrant, deep purple Amethyst, weighs 1.85 carat and is in a rub over setting made of 18 carat white gol...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This 1940s engagement ring is fine quality set with a very high color graded old cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pink Tourmaline and Old and Rose Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous tourmaline in a vivid shade of pink is vertically-flanked by a total pair of 0.60ct sparkling old cut diamonds at the heart of this delightful circa 1940s tourmaline and d...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1940s 2.16 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940s 2.16 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive princess...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1940s 14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.9 grams Diamond Details: .30ct total weight, natural diamonds, F color,...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1940s Old European Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, old European cut diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Art Deco 0.38 carat blue sapphire and 0.50 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone j...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s 14K Two Tone Gold 1.15ct Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6 grams Diamond Details: Center Diamond: 1.15ct, Old European Br...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s 14K Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Flip Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: grams Diamond Details: Side Stone Details: Ruby, Sapphire and Diamonds. All Nat...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1940s Art Deco Filigree .53ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.4 grams Diamond Details: Round Brilliant. .53ct Round Brilliant, G C...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Certified 1940s Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning diamond marquise ring was crafted circa 1940. The brilliant central marquise cut diamond weighs 1.05 carats and is elegantly flanked by tapering baguette diamonds. Mode...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 1940s Platinum AGL Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring - VEG#81b
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 1940s Platinum AGL Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring - VEG#81b Item Details: Year: 1940s Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 13.1 grams Cente...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
.35 Carat Diamond Art Deco Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1940’s three-stone diamond engagement ring. Handmade platinum setting with a .35ct center diamond and two round accent diamonds. 1 center diamond: approx. total weight .35...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1940s Platinum Baguette and Round Diamond Two Row Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Year: 1940s Ring Size: 5.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Diamond Details: Round and Baguette, F-G Color, VS Clarity, .50ct...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 14K Yellow Gold and Plat 1940s Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 3.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Top [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, Old ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1940s Retro Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Floral Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional floral burst motif featuring calfs-head cut sapphire petals With additional calfs head and round cut sapphires prong and bezel set in burst Weighing approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s 1.18 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 1.18 carat diamond (total) and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Circa 1940s 14K White Gold 1.35ct Old European Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 11 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.5grams Diamond Details: 1.35ct, Old European Brilliant, Light Yellow ...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s 0.80ct Diamond Five Stone Ring in 18k Yellow & White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.80 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.15 Carat Old Euro Diamond in Vintage Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Crafted in platinum 850, this 1940s vintage engagement ring features an estimated total diamond weight of 1.35 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Certified 7.10 Carat Sapphire & 2.40 Carat Diamond Halo Ring c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A remarkable 7.40 carat, transparent blue, oval-shaped natural sapphire showing no evidence of enhancement. This is wrapped within a scalloped border of transitional cut diamonds, wh...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s 0.28ct Emerald and 0.30ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.28 Carat emerald and 0.30 Carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections This fine and impressive vintage e...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.56 carat diamond and natural pearl, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry col...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French 1.53 Carat Diamond and Platinum Late Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive French 1.53 Carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse Art Deco jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive platinum a...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum 1.56 Carat European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1940s 14KY Gold and Platinum 1.56ct European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - The center European Cut diamond weighs 1.56ct with J color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 2.50 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Eternity rings are a lovely complement to both modern and antique engagement rings.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s 2.01 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Due to the wide spread of this diamond the appearance is that of a 2.50ct stone; such a large diamond of this high quality is becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition Th...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This 1940s engagement ring is excellent quality, set with well color matche...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique and Vintage 1.01 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive 1940s engagement ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s .84 Carat Diamond 18k Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Classic Mid-Century 1940's 18K White Gold Diamond ring. Lovely Old European Cut Diamond full of sparkle and flare this ring would make a perfect engagement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Diamond White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive 1940s diamond engagement ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond 14 Karat Gold Engagement Promise Ring 1940s Cluster
Located in Wallkill, NY
A lovely 14K gold Ring set with 7 Diamonds Totaling 1 Carat. Clarity VS, Color G/H. The ring is a size 6.5 and can be sized by us or your jeweler. This is out of a massive collectio...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s 1.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The platinum engagement ring is a very good gauge of platinum and in excellent condition.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Diamond and Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.75 carat diamond (total) and 18k yellow gold platinum set vintage solitaire ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1940s Pearl 1.34 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pearl and 1.34 carat diamond (total), 18k white gold cocktail ring; part of our jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning and unusual pea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s 1.04 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.04 carat diamond and contemporary platinum solitaire engagement ring; part our diamond jewelry/estate jewelry collections. This impressive vintage di...
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold White Gold Set Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.51 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set cluster ring; part of our collection of vintage diamond rings. This fine and impre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s 3.84 Carat Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine, impressive and stunning vintage 3.84 carat diamond and platinum trilogy ring; part of our diverse collection of diamond engagement rings.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s 2.10 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This stunning vintage 1940s solitaire ring is fine quality set with very high well color matched, very high color graded old cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Estate Platinum and 4.20ct Zircon Ring
Located in New York, NY
Retro Platinum and 4.20ct Zircon Ring Size 6 c.1940s Alternative Engagement Ring Statement Ring
Zircon, Platinum
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, 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 (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). 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).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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