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2.56 Carat Natural Untreated Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ballerina Ring featuring a 2.56 Carat Natural, Untreated (No Heat) Sapphire and 0.50
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3.71 Carat, Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
An elegant Cocktail ring with a 3.71 Carat, Natural Pink Sapphire and 0.40 Carats of White Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.85 Carat Natural Thailand Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 0.85 Carat Natural Thailand Ruby and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Emerald Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Emerald Cut Eternity Bands
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous set of Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire eternity bands. (1) Green emerald and diamond band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.13 Carat Natural Unheated Purple Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a 1.13 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and 0.51 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.15 Carat Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Ring made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GIA Certified 2.15 Carat Natural, Unheated Sapphire and 0.42 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3.30 Carat Natural Star Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 3.305 Carat Natural Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Accents set in
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

4.09 Carat Natural Star Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ballerina Cocktail Ring featuring a 4.09 Natural Star Sapphire and 0.52 Carats Diamond
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

16.14 Carat Natural Star Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 16.14 Natural Star Sapphire and 1.09 Carats Diamond Accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

0.99 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.991 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.56 Carats Diamond Accents set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4.22 Carat Natural Padparadscha (GIA) Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring GIA Certified 4.225 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and 0.66 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

GIA Certified 0.99 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring GIA Certified 0.99 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and 0.76 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

GIA Certified 5.12 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
An exquisite Cocktail Ring consisting of a GIA Certified 5.12 Carat Ceylon Heated Sapphire and 0.91
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2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

2.096 Carat Royal Blue Madagascar Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Engagement/Cocktail Ring featuring a GIA Certified 2.096 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire from
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2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.32 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring a GIA certified 1.32 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.23 Carat Natural Thai Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.23 Carat Natural, Thailand (Siam) Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.29 Carat Natural Untreated Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.29 Carat Natural Unheated (Untreated
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.13 Carat Natural Untreated Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.13 Carat Natural, Burmese (Myanmar
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

9.67 Carat Natural Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Three Stone Ring featuring 9.67 Carat Natural Purple Star Sapphire and 0.64 Carats
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

1.61 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Double Halo Ring featuring a 1.61 Carat Pink Sapphire and 0.47 Carats of Diamond Accents
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2010s Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

1.24 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Art Deco style ring set in Platinum featuring 1.249 Carats Natural Ruby and 0.811 Carat
Category

20th Century Japanese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.16 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.16 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and 0.68
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1.44 Carat, Natural Sapphire and Diamond Diana-Style Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Engagement Ring featuring a 1.44 Carat, Natural, Blue Sapphire and 0.67 Carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 1905 Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Platinum With Diamonds And Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian ring with diamonds and ruby. A beautiful antique ring from the Belle Epoque period
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Hammerman Brothers 1.50ct Ruby 1.25ct Sapphire Turquoise Frog Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 18k yellow gold and platinum frog ring by Hammerman Brothers. The ring is set
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.21 Carat Natural Teal Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ballerina ring featuring a 2.21 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.60 Carats
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20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

0.51 Carat Natural Marquise-Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Carats of Round Brilliant Accent Diamonds and 0.77 Carats of Round-Cut Sapphire Accents set in Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Geometric Sapphire, Diamond And Ruby Estate Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
platinum, this statement ring showcases a captivating design that exudes sophistication and glamour. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tension-Set Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.00 Carat, Natural Sapphire and 0.14 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.54 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.54 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.31 Carats Diamond Accents set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.07 Carat Natural Thai Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Three Stone Ring featuring a GIA Certified 4.07 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.62 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 1.17 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.17 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire and 0.90 Carats of Diamond Accents
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 1.83 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Ballerina Ring featuring a 1.83 Carat Sapphire and 0.77 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category

2010s Japanese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.53 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring Set in Platinum and 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.53 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.58 Carats Diamond Accents set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

Leon Megé GIA Cert Natural Cabochon Star Sapphire Ruby Diamond Moonstone Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
, total weight 0.64 carat 38 natural buffed-top rubies 0.36 carat total Hand pulled platinum wire
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...

Art Deco Purplish Pink Certified Burma Ruby Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
. Original antique ring circa 1900 - 1910. Looks great on the hand. The finest brightest Rubies every mined
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

4.88 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
indication of heat treatment. Heat treatment is permanent and a common practice with sapphires and rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

5.59 Carat, Natural, Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cluster Cocktail Ring featuring a total of 5.59 Carats of Natural Sapphire and 0.76
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Gold and Platinum Gem Set Snake Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Snake form Ring, measuring 3/4 inch wide, Yellow Gold with Platinum forming the Head
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Siam Thailand Ruby Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Natural Thai (Siam) Ruby and
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

2.95 Carat Natural, Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in Platinum/Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
Blue Sapphire and 0.76 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum with 18K Gold Prongs. Sapphires have
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a GIA Certified 1099 Carat, Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and 0.85
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

3.32ct Bluish Violet Oval Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring – GIA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unheated Bluish Violet Oval Sapphire Engagement Ring – GIA Certified Sri Lankan Sapphire with Pear
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Dia...

GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful engagement ring featuring a GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

GIA Certified 0.71 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Ring sSet in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful engagement ring featuring a GIA Certified 0.71 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

2.03 Carat Natural Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.03 Carat, Natural Unheated Sapphire and 0.64 Carats Diamond Accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Gold Platinum and Gem Set Late Victorian Triple Snake Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Rose Gold and Platinum Triple Snake Ring, measuring 1/2 inch wide and set with an old
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Vintage 1910s American Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.91 Carat Sri Lankan Sapphire Tank Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful GIA certified 1.91 Carat Oval-Shaped Sapphire Tank Ring set in Platinum. The Sapphire
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2010s Japanese Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

1.92 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Ballerina Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.92 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 1.02 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

AIGS Certified 1.96 Carat Natural Thai Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring a AIGS Certified 1.96 Carat Natural Thailand Pigeon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.96 Carat Burmese, Pigeon s Blood Color Ruby Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 0.96 Carat Natural Burmese, Pigeon's
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.37 Carat Natural Pigeon s Blood Color Ruby Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Ring featuring a GIA Certified, 1.37 Carat, Natural, Pigeon's Blood Color, Burmese Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

AIG Certified 3.11 Carat Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Cornflower Blue Sapphire and 0.83 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.45 Carat Natural Ceylon Untreated Sapphire Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Sapphire and 0.83 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.05 Carat Natural Untreated Burmese Sapphire Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a GIA Certified 6.05 Carat Natural Untreated Burmese Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.66 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a GIA certified Natural Sri Lankan/Ceylon Sapphire and 0.86
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.03 Carat Natural Crimson Red Ruby Diamond Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Estate Cocktail ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 2.03 Carat Natural
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Platinum Sapphire And Ruby Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate platinum sapphire and ruby ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 57 vintage or 36 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect platinum sapphire and ruby ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a platinum sapphire and ruby ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Jerome, JAG New York and David Webb are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and cushion cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a platinum sapphire and ruby ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Platinum Sapphire And Ruby Ring?

The price for a platinum sapphire and ruby ring starts at $900 and tops out at $220,800 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,068.

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 ringsvintage 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 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.