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Antique Snake Serpent Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 8.3gr
Located in SE
engraved scales, the head decorated with two natural old mine cut Diamonds Ø 2.25ct / ca.0.06 ct each
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 2gr
Located in SE
A Ring from 1920s -1930s decorated with natural emerald cut Emerald 4.75 mm x 3.75 mm x 2.1 mm deep
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.7 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with braided shoulders holding old diamond cut natural Rose
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring natural 0.8 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø7.5US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
inclusions and distinctive color Zoning. Eight Diamonds, all old European cut Ø 1.5 mm / 0,015 ct each
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Austrian Ring 1 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US 6.25/ 3 gr
Located in SE
+ 8 medium sized old diamond cut diamonds Ø 2 mm / ca 0.03ctw and four Ø 1.75 mm / 0.02ct. Thus total
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ring with pearl and diamonds up to 1.90ct 18k white gold 5.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a pearl and an old mine-cut diamond up to 1.50 ct - J - Pique 1 - and
Category

1990s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgian/Regency Diamond Cluster Ring Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
: 18 Kt gold and silver, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 cushion old mine cut diamond of approx .96
Category

Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Old Halo Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø4.5US /5gr.
Located in SE
Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 old European cut Diamonds set
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Old German Ring natural 0.6ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.25
Located in SE
German Halo Ring,hand -made ca. 1920s -1930s with natural Blue Sapphire and 14 old European cut
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique German Ring natural 1 ctw. Sapphire 0.5ctw. Diamond 14K ØUS6.75 /6.6gr
Located in SE
.0.25 ct Two old transitional cushion cut Diamonds with high and marrow tables: 3.5 mm x 3 mm x 2.55 mm
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Diamond 1 ctw Zircone solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75US / 4.6gr
Located in SE
Ø 4.25 mm X 4.25 mm deep /ca. 0.5 ct. color ca.G /VS Two natural old diamond cut Blue Zircone
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1920 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
by rose cut diamonds and additional old mine diamonds (approximately 0.25 ct total), enhancing the
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1973 Finish Halo Ring natural 0.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø8.5US/2.9 gr
Located in SE
. 0.5 ct . 8 Diamonds, all of old European diamond cut circa Ø 2 mm / 0,03 ct each / ca.0.24 ct. total
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1885 Nordic Halo Ring 2.5ct Turquoise 1.5 ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø8US /5gr
Located in SE
Diamonds, rose cut circa Ø 3 mm / 0,11 ct each / ca. 1.5 ct total. Marked 18K, Swedish Ring. Maker is GD
Category

Antique 1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Old Combination Ring Sapphire Ruby Emerald solid 18K Gold Size Ø 6.75US / 7.45gr
Located in SE
cut with open backs. Crown of the ring with diamonds is 15 mm long x 6 mm wide x 4 mm deep
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
Gold / hallmarked 750 with bezel clusters holding Red Rubies (likely lab made) old diamond cut Ø 2.5 mm
Category

Vintage 1930s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Emerald Platinum rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
totaling approx 1.00 Ct (I/J-VVS/VS) – 35 between old European and old mine cut diamonds totaling approx
Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Ring 2ct Sapphire 2.8 ct Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.5 US /4.9gr
Located in SE
Blue color / 7.75 mm x 6.75 mm x 3.7 mm / ca. 2 ct All diamonds are old diamond cut, gradually sized
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1925 Nordic Ring 1 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 11 US / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period Ring featuring rose cut Diamonds arranged in fancy eye / boat - shaped pattern
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

1949 Ring natural 2.5 ct. White Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25 / 2.75gr
Located in SE
old european diamond cut Ø 7.25 mm x 5.3 mm deep / ca. 2.5 ct , with open backside. Size: Ø 5.25 US
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

1920 Anna s Ring natural 0.5 ct Ruby solid 18K Gold US6.25 / 1.35gr
Located in SE
cut natural Red Ruby 5 mm x 4 mm / ca. 0.5 ct. Stone has internal inclusions. Hallmarked 18K ,maker
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Ring 8.75US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old Classic German cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

1945 Signet Ring 3.5 ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 2.7gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone rectangular cut and
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ring Ø 7.5US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Vintage ca 1960s -1970s European ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with claw set diamond cut natural
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and 3 Stone Diamond Ring Size 5.5 #18418
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 This sparkling ring features three round old mine
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Pave Diamond Ring in Marquise Form
Located in Stamford, CT
An especially brilliant cluster of white old mine diamonds sets this ring apart from the others of
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1950 Signet Men Ring ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 5.51gr
Located in SE
rectangular cut and polished 13 x 10 mm x 2.8 mm deep/ about 4.5 ct . Swedish ring, hallmarked 18K, Stockholm
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1916 Signet Ring 2.75 ct. natural Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø 7 US / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Carnelian stone rectangular cut and
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

1954 Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold US 7.75 / 4.7gr
Located in SE
. 0.7 ct accented with eight old diamond cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm / 0.02 ct each, total weight ca. 0.16
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Elegant Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters holding oval cut natural Rose Red Ruby
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Certified 2.83 Burma Sapphire Diamond Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
old mine cut Diamonds and 20 rose cut Diamonds or a total estimate of 1.10 Ct Diamonds – G VVS -VS The
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

French Edwardian Untreated Ruby Diamond 18 KT/Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
an old mine cut Diamond of approx. 1.0 Ct (6.31 mm. x 5.45 mm.) rated H VVS - bright white High
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Certified Natural Unheated Ruby Diamond Vous et Moi Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Certified vivid Natural unheated Ruby, 1.53 ct., and one Sparkling Old mine cut diamond weighing approx
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Burma Ruby Diamond Marquee ring
Located in Napoli, IT
charming marquee shaped crown holds 22 old mine cut diamonds for 1.70 Ct of total Diamond content, rated as
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Antique 1880s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Three Stones Engraved Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
sparkling Old mine cut Diamond weight 0,68 Carat graded H/I Color Si2 clarity, and on the side 2 smaller
Category

Antique Early 1900s Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
is centered with a sparkling old cushion cut diamond (7.10 x 6.5 x 4.15 mm, approximately 1.55 ct, K
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940 Ring 0.1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Gold featuring natural old European diamond cut Diamond Ø 2.75 mm x 2 mm deep / ca 0.1 ct , color ca. G
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1968 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6.75/ 2.9gr
Located in SE
. 0.11 ct with natural internal flaws and inclusions. Emerald is accented with eight old diamond cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 0.55 Diamonds solid 14K Gold 4.25US/ 2gr
Located in SE
Silver or White Gold set with 11 old diamond cut Diamonds. No hallmarks. Larger stone in the center Ø
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Ring Mabe Pearl 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS 6.5/ 4gr
Located in SE
finest condition with silky luster is flanked with two natural old European cut Diamonds, each Diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid Silver Ø US5.5 /2.5 gr
Located in SE
Silver clusters. All stones have open backs. Largest stone in the center is of old European Diamond cut
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Blue Star Sapphire Diamond Antique Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning blue star sapphire ( aprox. 1 1/4 ct) ring is surrounded by a halo of old mine cut
Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold

1932 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Ruby 1ctw Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS6.75 /3.8gr
Located in SE
stones bezel set. Natural Ruby of old European diamond cut : Ø 4.5 mm x 2.7 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct , color
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ruby ØUS5.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Ring featuring crown decorated with oval cut natural Rubies and rose cut Diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Italian Halo Ring Sapphire Diamonds 12K Ø 7.75US / 4.2gr
Located in SE
. Natural Medium Blue Sapphire with tint of Green,oval cut 6 mm x 5 mm x 2.6 mm / ca.1 ct. 12 Diamonds, all
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS8/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Sapphire. Old European diamond cut Diamonds Ø 3.5 mm / 0.21 ct each / color F,G /VS Baguette cut Rubies
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

1943 Ring 6.5 ct natural Cornflow Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US4.75/ 4gr
Located in SE
of oval cut 12 mm x 10 mm x 5.12 mm / ca. 6.5 ct that demonstrates peculiar internal inclusions and
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1989 Halo Ring natural 0.75ct Sapphire 0.24ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS6 / 2.4gr
Located in SE
of old European cut Ø 1.5 mm / 0,02 ct each, total weight of diamonds here ca. 0.24 ctw. Color ca. F
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1916 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7/ 2.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo Ring featuring natural princess cut Emerald 3.5mm x 3.5mm x 3mm mm ca. 0.4 ct with
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
+ eight old mine cut cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm / 0.02 ct each + four rose cut Diamonds Ø 1 mm / 0.0067 ct
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold

1939 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum Ø 3US / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Blue. Twelve Diamonds of old European cut Ø 1,75 mm / 0,025 ct each, total weight of diamonds here ca
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Halo Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6.75/ 3.7gr
Located in SE
Vintage 1950's Halo Ring featuring natural oval diamond cut Emerald 7 mm x 4.5 mm x 2.75 mm ca
Category

Mid-20th Century German Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Alliance Ring natural 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø8.25US
Located in SE
Fine Alliance 5-stones Ring featuring natural brilliant and old European cut Diamonds mounted in
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1937 Ring natural Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Platinum 8.75US / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Fine cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and four square
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique cluster Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Platinum Ø US7.75 /2gr
Located in SE
natural old European diamond cut Diamonds arranged in flower formation to imitate one 0.5 ct Diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique European Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 2.8gr
Located in SE
with pave set diamonds . All stones have their open backs. Diameter of the largest old European cut
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Georgian Natural Ruby Diamond Rare Urn Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cut and old mine cut Diamonds for approx. 30 Ct to complement the main gemstone Rare and beautiful
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

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1 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1 ct old mine cut diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 8 vintage editions and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 1 ct old mine cut diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a 1 ct old mine cut diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Hancocks are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut alternatives. Most of our 1 ct old mine cut diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 1 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring?

The price for a 1 ct old mine cut diamond ring starts at $1,137 and tops out at $285,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $11,750.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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 ringsvintage 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.

Questions About 1 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mine cut diamonds are up to 300 years ago. Mine cut diamonds were popular around the 18th century during Victorian times and are still in high demand today. You’ll find a wide selection of mine cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.