Yianni Creations Amethyst Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Midas Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Ring from Fine Silver with an overlay of 24 Karat Yellow Gold features 1.25 Carat Amethyst accompanied by 0.03 Carat Diamond c...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Citrine, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Midas Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Ring from Fine Silver with a layover of 24 Karat Yellow Gold features a 1.60 Carat London Blue Topaz complimented by unique te...
Topaz, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Y...
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cat’s Eye and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The ring has a strong vintage presence, with its wide gold band, smooth cabochon center, and channel-style diamond shoulders creating a refined late 20th-century look.
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Cushy" 0.92 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White & Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This ring was already unique, since it was created for a specific diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Illusion Cut Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully handmade, artisanal ring features a unique "illusion cut" green tourmaline that reflects light in a most unusual way!
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Diamonds Set in Platinum Fashion Band Handmade Ring Gift for Man Woman Mom
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Two Blue color diamonds in a platinum fashion band ring. A contemporary Simplicity Wide design in platinum with two flush-set blue diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Platinum
Blue Color Diamonds Platinum Alternative Engagement Bridal Handmade Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Blue diamonds in platinum, alternative engagement bridal band ring.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Platinum
Unique Charles de Temple Band Ring, 1980
By Charles de Temple
Located in Cincinnati, OH
18k Yellow and white gold and diamond ring by British jewelry designer Charles de Temple. The mottled 18k 3/8" wide white and yellow gold band ring with approximately .25cts of roun...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mustache Diamond Ring Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Moustache Jewelry Unique
Located in Torrance, CA
The unique ring features a diamond set mustache. A great ring to wear alone or stacked with your fine jewelry from any era.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 8ctw Sapphire & Diamond Wide Wave Bubbles Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent cocktail ring designed and crafted in Italy from solid 18k white gold. The ring features a unique wide design set with very fine quality round ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Stefan Hafner 18k Gold 8ctw Sapphire & Diamond Wide Wave Bubbles Statement Ring
By Stefan Hafner
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent cocktail ring designed by Stefan Hafner and crafted in Italy from solid 18k white gold. The ring features a unique wide design set with very fi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Omega Diamond Motion Ring Vintage 18k Gold Heart Band Spinning
By Omega
Located in Torrance, CA
The inner band is set with diamonds and red enamel and moves around to allow the ring to be worn in different configurations.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
15 Karat Striking Victorian European Cut Diamond Enamel Floral Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning ring of 15 kt gold, lustrous medium blue enamel and a central diamond flower of antique diamonds makes an important appearance in its broad cigar band shank.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Elephant Citrine Ring 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ears Estate Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Certainly one of the most unique rings we have come across in a long time! The mount is crafted in the form of an elephants head with the trunk extending around the entire band.
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Elephant Citrine Ring 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ears Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Certainly one of the most unique rings we have come across in a long time! The mount is crafted in the form of an elephants head with the trunk extending around the entire band.
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 1880s 18K Gold Blue Enamel & 0.65ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, enamel, and diamond ring, comprising one large old mine cut diamond and blue enamel decoration, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
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Pairpoint Reverse Painted "Copley" Lamp Shade with Mahogany and Brass Base
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The shoulder is trimmed with an applied brass decoration made up of two bands with stylized open diamond shapes between them.
Brass
Platinum Diamond Band with Unique Chevron Pattern
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An unusual version of the traditional diamond band, this ring is set with 42 baguette cut diamonds, arranged in a "V" pattern. The diamonds weigh approximately 5.5ct total weight, an...
Diamond, Platinum
5.75 Carat Oval Blue Zircon and Diamond White Gold Wide Band Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful blue zircon and white gold band ring is gorgeous from every angle and so comfortable to wear! The fine quality blue zircon has a brilliant, neon blue color which is co...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Yianni Creations Blue Topaz Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This Yianni Creations designer Two-tone handmade Artisan Ring is made from Fine Silver 950 purity and with an overlay of 3+ microns 24 Karat Yellow Gold. This gorgeous band ring feat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Y...
Yianni Creations Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver and Gold Two-Tone Wide Band Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Midas Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Ring from Fine Silver with an overlay of 24 Karat 3+ Microns Yellow Gold features a 1.60 Carat Oval Cut London Blue Topaz acc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Y...
Modernist Blue Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Modernist Blue Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring A teardrop-shaped blue topaz and diamond cocktail ring with modernist lines, mounted in 14-karat yellow gold, circa 1960.
Topaz, White Diamond, 14k Gold
GRS Certified 5.28 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
What could be bolder than this Art Deco-inspired emerald jewel, equally stunning as a cocktail or engagement ring, with fabulous diamond shoulders? With its wide band and statement-m...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Mens English Assay Ring 9k Gold Signet Ingot Diamond 12 Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 12 (sizable). The band measures 8mm wide (0.31 inches), rising 2.5mm from the finger.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Squared Band Ring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
The combination of the green emeralds and the sparkling diamonds is absolutely fantastic and the tapered square design gives the bands a fabulous look when worn, perfect for stacking...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Contemporary 3.68 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Onyx Eternity Band
Located in Narberth, PA
This outstanding estate ring is quite a beautiful and unusual piece! Crafted in platinum, the stylish design features a continuous row of baguette diamonds, which are framed by two b...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Victorian French 18k/Platinum Harem Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Three Band Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
The hinged design in the back allows the three bands to move while remaining perfectly stacked, making this ring a creative and unusual statement piece.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Contemporary 1.30 Total Carat Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stylish and unusual diamond ring, it would make a unique engagement ring or could be perfect to mark a special occasion!
Diamond, Platinum
Jose Hess 8-Stone Floating Diamond Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Narberth, PA
The ring measures 1/2" wide and tapers to 3/8" at the underside of the band.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Georgian Table Cut Diamond Inscribed Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A very unusual and special diamond ring from the Georgian (ca1820) era!
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.00 Total Carat Half Moon Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful and unusual vintage diamond ring from the 1960s! Crafted in 14kt gold, the sculptural setting frames two "Half Moon" diamonds at the center.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Edwardian 14k/Platinum Diamond and Ruby Moi Et Toi Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning and unusual diamond and ruby bypass ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 14k/Platinum Diamond and Ruby Moi Et Toi Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning and unusual diamond and ruby bypass ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Italian 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Blue Enamel Modernist Ring, 1960s
Located in Sydney, NSW
A vintage ring of an unusual design with an 18k yellow gold wide tapered band with three narrow diamond set laces wrapping through six eyelets on a ground of rich cobalt blue enamel ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Antique Gold Spanish Nun's Ring Rose Cut Table Cut Diamonds Museum
Located in London, GB
Unlike most floral giardinetti rings that came after it, this unusual, early example presents a symmetrical arrangement, with all the diamonds being set in gold, rather than silver -...
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Natural Ruby Cabochon, Onyx, and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An unusual gemstone ring from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era!
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
$58,288Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.02 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Three Stone Ring
By HAZAN
Located in New York, NY
Amongst Cushion Cut Yellow Diamonds, Elongated Pillow Shapes are the most coveted and desired outlines They look larger than their weight suggests, and they look like true gems.. Ou...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
Asprey Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Open Work Swirl Cocktail Ring
By Asprey
Located in London, GB
Delight yourself or someone you love with this gorgeous dress ring by Asprey, exquisitely crafted in luxurious 18 carat white gold. The piece features a bold, intricate design consi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Size 5.5 ~1.01ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Size 5.5 This 18k yellow gold ring features a central round-cut diamond weighing 1.01 carats, its bright white hue beautifully complemented by t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst and Two-Colored 14KT Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Exquisite antique amethyst and two-colored gold ring - centrally set with one large oval-shaped brilliant-cut rich deep colored purple amethyst measuring approximately 23.1mm x 18mm ...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
EGL Certified 7.05 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI1 Cushion Cut Halo Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This EGL Certified handcrafted diamond ring features a captivating 7.05 Carats Natural Fancy Intense Yellow diamond. with a total diamond weight of 9.33 Carats. The stunning diamond ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 2.15 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.15 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Green Emerald Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Ring GIA Certified No Oil
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Green Emerald cut in an elongated cushion shape!! 5.21 carat cushion cut emerald with ZERO treatment -- NO OIL as stated on the GIA certificate. This completely natur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
$480Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.52 in Dm 0.48 in L 0.79 in
Faceted Oval Peridot LapisLazuli Round Carved Beads 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of faceted oval Peridot size 10 x 12 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 2 Lapis Lazuli ca...
Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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