Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Rings

4 Carat Old Mine Cut

Antique Diamond Rings 1900s

Old Mine Cut Platinum Ring

European Cut 1920 Art Deco Rings

Wide Gold Band Diamond Solitaire

Old European Cut Diamond 18 Yellow Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Solitaire Ring

$2,000

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Solitaire Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold solitair ring in open work setting centered with 1 old mine cut diamond estimate weight of 0.60 carats H colour white ring dates back to tsarist russian era 1910/191...

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Old Mine 4.7 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

$176,000Sale Price|20% Off

$795

Art Deco 0.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Solitaire Ring

Located in Boston, MA

An Art Deco period filigree work diamond engagement ring. Centered by a 0.25 carat old European cut diamond of H color and VS2 clarity. Complemented by hand engraved detailing and ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

8.80 Carat Old European Cut Handmade White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring

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8.80 Carat Old European Cut Handmade White Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring

By Schullin Wien

Located in Vienna, Österreich

Old European cuts offer an enticing charm and make one nostalgic. This stone is a true old-cut, meaning that it was actually made in the 20th century, compared to diamonds that are c...

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2010s Austrian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Carved Solitaire, Old Mine Cut

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Art Deco 2.42 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Twist Ring

Located in Essex, GB

An extravagantly big and bold Art Deco diamond ring, with a twist. The centre stone – weighing a known 2.42 carat – is secured in a eight-claw collet with heart motifs in the gallery...

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Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of old cut diamond solitaire rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. Our selection of items includes 366 vintage examples as well as 98 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of old cut diamond solitaire rings made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Hancocks, Single Stone and Antinori Fine Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A selection of old european cut, old mine cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of old cut diamond solitaire rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Rings?

Prices for old cut diamond solitaire rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $480 and can go as high as $495,000, while old cut diamond solitaire rings, on average, fetch $8,143.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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.