What is a vintage diamond?

A vintage diamond — as in, “a vintage diamond engagement ring” — refers to a ring that is at least 20 years old. Antique rings were made more than 100 years ago. Vintage diamond jewelry is not old enough to qualify as antique but it is at least two decades old. Find a collection of antique and vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.

Are vintage diamond rings worth more?

Whether vintage diamond rings are worth more varies. Many factors influence the potential selling price of vintage and contemporary rings, including their maker, style and condition. The type of precious metal and the diamond's color, clarity, cut and carat weight will also impact the ring's price. Explore a wide variety of vintage diamond rings on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a vintage diamond ring is real?

To tell if a vintage diamond ring is real, you can first research the maker using trusted online resources. Hallmarks found on the inside of the band can provide a starting point for identifying a maker. By reading about the maker, you can find out if they typically produced fine jewelry or costume jewelry. If the maker of your ring was a fine jewelry maker, your ring is more likely to contain a real diamond. Another option is to take your ring to a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler who can assist in identifying the stone. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage diamond rings.

Vintage Diamond Matches

Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Ring

1960 Emerald Cut Diamond Ring

Vintage Gold 1970s Rings

Vintage Stone Earrings

1930s Platinum Gold Diamond Rings

Trilogy Ring

Art Deco 1930s Diamond Ring

2 Carat Transitional Diamond Ring

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Late 20th Century Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Swirl Earrings

$8,600

Oscar Heyman and Brothers Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Well designed diamond ring. Featuring baguette and round cut diamonds. The diamonds are well

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1980s American Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman and Brothers Diamond Gold Ring

$5,500

Tanzanite Cabochon Diamond Earrings 18 Karat

Located in North Hollywood, CA

These Tanzanite Cabochon Diamond Earrings I love. They match the Tanzanite Pendant and Ring listed

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1990s Unknown Modern Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Tanzanite Cabochon Diamond Earrings 18 Karat

$3,950

Luise Diamond Multistone Bouquet Bracelet

By Luise

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Mounted with 14Kt white gold and details of gold, there is a bouquet of diamonds (2.68Kt) who are

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gol...

Luise Diamond Multistone Bouquet Bracelet

$7,713

Elizabeth Gage Peridot Diamond Gold Brooch

By Elizabeth Gage

Located in Southampton, PA

with white diamonds and green thread to match the peridot.

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20th Century British Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Gage Peridot Diamond Gold Brooch

$6,500

Diamond Tennis Bracelet Platinum Emerald Vintage Estate Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

diamond bracelet during a match at the U.S. Open. Evert requested to pause the game until the bracelet was

Category

1980s Unknown Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond Tennis Bracelet Platinum Emerald Vintage Estate Jewelry

$8,500

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Chequerboard Ring

Located in London, GB

sapphires are gloriously matched for tone and hue whilst the diamonds all possesses bright white qualities

Category

20th Century Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Chequerboard Ring

$1,875

1950s Cartier Diamond Gold Flower Motif Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Aspen, CO

In a flower motif that sweeps up the ear, the diamonds are white and well matched, the earrings are

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1950s Cartier Diamond Gold Flower Motif Earrings

$4,750

Vintage Three-Stone 0.25 Carat Diamond Twist Ring

Located in London, GB

bands. The diamonds are well matched for colour and clarity with the centre stone being slightly larger

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20th Century Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Three-Stone 0.25 Carat Diamond Twist Ring

$670

Platinum Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Size 5.25

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

"eternity", a continuous, shimmering circle. Each natural diamond was hand-selected, matched for color and

Category

1960s Art Deco Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Size 5.25

$1,440

18K and Diamond Brooch, French, c. 1960

Located in Aspen, CO

prongs. All well cut and finely matched the estimated diamond weight is 3.10 cts. All the diamonds are

Category

Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K and Diamond Brooch, French, c. 1960

$5,960

Waslikoff 7.20 Carat Diamond and Platinum Line Tennis Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

carats total, F/G color VS to SI clarity (most VS) The diamonds are so well matched and cut that the

Category

20th Century Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Waslikoff 7.20 Carat Diamond and Platinum Line Tennis Bracelet

$14,000

Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp Midcentury

Located in Northampton, MA

numerous small, full-cut diamonds that are well-matched, white and eye-clean adding glamorous sparkle. The

Category

1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp Midcentury

$4,049

Important Baguette 25 carats Diamond Platinum Straight Line Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

handcrafted in platinum. 52 perfectly matched baguette cut diamonds have been channel set to create a river of

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1950s Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Important Baguette 25 carats Diamond Platinum Straight Line Bracelet

$75,000

Vintage 4.00 Carat Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Gold Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

emerald weight approximately 1.70 carats, bright lush green and very well matched Diamonds and emeralds

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 4.00 Carat Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Gold Earrings

$3,300

1990s 4.46 carat Jade and Diamond Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

very high colour graded, very well colour matched diamonds. The earrings are a very good gauge of gold

Category

1990s Unknown Retro Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s 4.46 carat Jade and Diamond Earrings

$2,512

French Gold and Diamond Stylized Bow Brooch, circa 1965

Located in Aspen, CO

estimated 1.67 cts. These diamonds are all well matched, well cut and near colorless (G/H) and VS (very

Category

Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French Gold and Diamond Stylized Bow Brooch, circa 1965

$2,950

Platinum, Diamond and Natural Sapphire Brooch, circa 1950

Located in Aspen, CO

sapphires displaying vivid blue color and weighing an estimated 1.10 cts. The diamonds are all well matched

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum, Diamond and Natural Sapphire Brooch, circa 1950

$1,596

150 Carat Citrine and Diamond Set Gold Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

stone. The diamond-set bale matches perfectly in style and scale, and will easily accommodate a wide

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

150 Carat Citrine and Diamond Set Gold Pendant

$8,000

Tannler 14.0 Carat Diamond, Set Gold Line Bracelet

By Tannler of Switzerland

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1980s, 18k, by Tannler, Zurich, Switzerland. Set with 14.0 carats of superbly matched

Category

1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tannler 14.0 Carat Diamond, Set Gold Line Bracelet

$48,000

Vintage 8.50 Carat Chrysoberyl and Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

color matched supporting diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The cat's eye bracelet with

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1960s Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 8.50 Carat Chrysoberyl and Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet

$3,080

Diamond and 18K and Pink Tourmaline Modernistic Ring

Located in Aspen, CO

round brilliant cut diamonds are estimated to weigh .50 cts. These well matched pave set diamonds in

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Diamond and 18K and Pink Tourmaline Modernistic Ring

$2,950

Diamond and 18 Karat Link Vintage Bracelet, circa 1965

Located in Aspen, CO

18K yellow gold link bracelet with 6 fine white diamonds collet set. These diamonds are all well

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond and 18 Karat Link Vintage Bracelet, circa 1965

$1,560

1960s 1.86 Carat Diamond and White Gold Collarette Necklace

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

diamond collarette is fine quality set with very high color graded, very well color matched diamonds. The

Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s 1.86 Carat Diamond and White Gold Collarette Necklace

$3,005

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet, 2.17 Carat

Located in Honolulu, HI

diamonds. This hinged bangle features 18 round brilliant cut diamonds that are beautifully matched for

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet, 2.17 Carat

$5,500

Vintage 1970s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Bracelet

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

quality set with sapphires and very high color graded, very well color matched diamonds. The bracelet is

Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

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

Vintage 1970s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Bracelet

$3,005

Vintage 1.14Ct Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings Circa 1970

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

vintage diamond cluster earrings in gold are excellent quality, set with impressive well colour matched

Category

1970s Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.14Ct Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings Circa 1970

$3,628

1970s Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive pair of cultured pearl and 0.75 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold stud style cluster

Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

1970s Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings

$2,252

4 Prong Martini Setting Round Diamond Studs Earrings I1 Clarity F Color 2.25CT

Located in Aventura, FL

, most of which remains hidden behind the diamond while worn. A beautifully matched pair of round

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20th Century Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond

4 Prong Martini Setting Round Diamond Studs Earrings I1 Clarity F Color 2.25CT

$3,900

Vintage French 1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

color matched, feature diamonds suspend and articulate from an upper Dutch cut diamond, six claw / prong

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1940s French Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

$2,101

2.31 Carat Boulder Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

well color matched diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The pendant is a very good

Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.31 Carat Boulder Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant

$2,594

1.76 Carat Diamond Full Eternity Ring Size I 1/2

Located in London, GB

round brilliant cut diamonds that are well matched for colour, size and presence. Condition: Used

Category

20th Century Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

1.76 Carat Diamond Full Eternity Ring Size I 1/2

$2,587

2.82Ct Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1980

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

very high color graded, very well color matched diamonds displaying a fine white color, brilliance and

Category

1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.82Ct Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1980

$4,443

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet, 1.50 Carat

Located in Honolulu, HI

beautifully matched for color and clarity, the color grade of the diamonds are G to H, and the clarity is VS

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet, 1.50 Carat

$5,560

Vintage Diamond and Pearl White Gold Drop Earrings, Circa 1940

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

matched diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The vintage pearl earrings are an excellent

Category

1940s Unknown Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and Pearl White Gold Drop Earrings, Circa 1940

$2,594

Mikimoto Very Fine and Very Rare Akoya 4 Strand Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasps

By Mikimoto

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

, featuring perfectly matched diamonds with a total weight of one carat. The diamonds are F color and VS in

Category

1990s Asian Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Very Fine and Very Rare Akoya 4 Strand Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasps

$29,500

1950s 3.17 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.17 carat diamond (total) and 18 karat white gold cluster

Category

1950s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s 3.17 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring

$14,883

Vintage 1966 Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

impressive sapphires and very well color matched diamonds, displaying a fine white color and brilliance. The

Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

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

Vintage 1966 Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring

$2,252

White Gold and Fine White Brilliant Cut Diamond Vintage Ring

Located in Aspen, CO

), and slightly included. The diamond weigh of these finely matched stones is .80 cts. The ring is a

Category

20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold and Fine White Brilliant Cut Diamond Vintage Ring

$1,436

1940s 9.39 Carat Diamond and 4.10 Carat Emerald White Gold Necklace

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

displaying fine color, brilliance and presence. The impressive diamonds display an evenly matched white color

Category

1940s Unknown Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

1940s 9.39 Carat Diamond and 4.10 Carat Emerald White Gold Necklace

$23,208

Vintage 1.70 Carat Diamond and White Gold Three-Stone Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

color matched diamonds displaying a fine white color, brilliance and presence. The ring is a very good

Category

1940s Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.70 Carat Diamond and White Gold Three-Stone Ring

$6,777

Cartier Classic Round Brilliant Diamond and Platinum Line Bracelet Circa 1960 s

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

with additional safety catch. This is a classic line bracelet set with diamonds that are well matched

Category

1960s French Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Classic Round Brilliant Diamond and Platinum Line Bracelet Circa 1960 s

$17,115

Van Cleef Arpels Pavé Diamond Gold Bombe Dress Ring, Circa 1959

By Van Cleef Arpels

Located in London, GB

A beautiful diamond and gold bombe dress ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1959, centred with a circular

Category

1950s French Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Pavé Diamond Gold Bombe Dress Ring, Circa 1959

$25,331

Vintage 1955 Ruby and Diamond Enamel and White Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

matched diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance This brooch is an excellent gauge of gold and

Category

1950s Unknown Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1955 Ruby and Diamond Enamel and White Gold Brooch

$2,320

Estate 14 Karat White Gold Square Step Cut Diamond Cross Pendant

Located in Addison, TX

encased beautifully matched square cut diamonds accented by an airline gallery. Diamonds weigh a total of

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Estate 14 Karat White Gold Square Step Cut Diamond Cross Pendant

$3,500

1.55 Carat Diamond Cultured Pearl White Gold Multi-Strand Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

lustre, few blemishes, well matched 5 marquise diamonds, H-I SI approx. .75cts 28 straight cut baguette

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.55 Carat Diamond Cultured Pearl White Gold Multi-Strand Necklace

$5,995

GIA 3.54ctw Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow Oval Diamond Triple Band Vintage Ring

Located in New York, NY

-SI clarity overall. All diamonds are well matched and super shiny. This versatile ring in Platinum

Category

1950s Retro Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 3.54ctw Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow Oval Diamond Triple Band Vintage Ring

$10,895

Fine Vivid Red Ruby and White Diamond Fancy Set in 18K, Earrings, C. 1965

Located in Aspen, CO

. these diamonds are all well matched in their fine brilliant cut. The diamonds are near colorless (H

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

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

Fine Vivid Red Ruby and White Diamond Fancy Set in 18K, Earrings, C. 1965

$4,200

Tiffany Co. Vintage Diamond and Oxblood Natural Coral Brooch, c. 1965

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Aspen, CO

matched diamonds weigh approximately 4.55 cts. This double clip brooch is 2 inches. The piece is signed

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage Diamond and Oxblood Natural Coral Brooch, c. 1965

$13,950

Amethyst, Diamond, Nephrite Jade and Gold Large Brooch, circa 1960

Located in Aspen, CO

yellow gold, a trio of fine white small well matched round diamond, .10 cts., are the center of flowers

Category

Late 20th Century European Contemporary Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

Amethyst, Diamond, Nephrite Jade and Gold Large Brooch, circa 1960

$1,750

Vintage French 1.62 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

exceptional quality, set with very high color graded well color matched diamonds displaying a fine white color

Category

1940s French Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage French 1.62 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring

$3,080

Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet - 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Estate Jewelry

Located in Ben Lomond, CA

, channel set in 18k yellow gold. Each gem is perfectly matched, with the diamonds displaying a remarkable G

Category

1990s American Retro Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet - 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Estate Jewelry

$9,035

Hammerman Bros, circa 1980s 6.60 Carat Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Ear-Clips

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

clarity Total ruby weight approximately 4.00 carats, bright deep red, well matched Triangular diamonds

Category

1980s American Contemporary Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Hammerman Bros, circa 1980s 6.60 Carat Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Ear-Clips

$6,600

Diamond Yellow Sapphire and Emerald Yellow and White Gold Frog Brooch

Located in Southampton, PA

Just as the sparkling diamonds totaling 0.09ct perfectly match the bright sheen of 18K white gold

Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Yellow Sapphire and Emerald Yellow and White Gold Frog Brooch

$2,800

2.45 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Statement Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

color, brilliance and presence. The very well color matched diamonds display a fine white color and

Category

1990s French Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.45 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Statement Ring

$3,628

Vintage French 1970s 1.31 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

color matched diamonds. The ring is a very good gauge of gold and is in ex excellent condition with

Category

1970s French Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage French 1970s 1.31 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring

$2,403

Antique Square Sapphire and Diamond Channel Set Eternity Ring 18K White Gold

Located in beverly hills, CA

its own and stacked it with your ring collection. Easy to mix and match. Diamond quality: G-H color

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Diamond Matches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Square Sapphire and Diamond Channel Set Eternity Ring 18K White Gold

$3,450

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Vintage Diamond Matches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage diamond matches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and platinum. Find a collection of 4104 vintage versions or 3 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of vintage diamond matches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Tiffany Co., Cartier and Van Cleef Arpels each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 2257 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage diamond matches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our vintage diamond matches for sale are for women, but there are 1231 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Diamond Matches?

Prices for vintage diamond matches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $52 and can go as high as $1,050,000, while vintage diamond matches, on average, fetch $4,940.

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.

Questions About Vintage Diamond Matches

What is a vintage diamond?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A vintage diamond — as in, “a vintage diamond engagement ring” — refers to a ring that is at least 20 years old. Antique rings were made more than 100 years ago. Vintage diamond jewelry is not old enough to qualify as antique but it is at least two decades old. Find a collection of antique and vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
Are vintage diamond rings worth more?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
Whether vintage diamond rings are worth more varies. Many factors influence the potential selling price of vintage and contemporary rings, including their maker, style and condition. The type of precious metal and the diamond's color, clarity, cut and carat weight will also impact the ring's price. Explore a wide variety of vintage diamond rings on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a vintage diamond ring is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
To tell if a vintage diamond ring is real, you can first research the maker using trusted online resources. Hallmarks found on the inside of the band can provide a starting point for identifying a maker. By reading about the maker, you can find out if they typically produced fine jewelry or costume jewelry. If the maker of your ring was a fine jewelry maker, your ring is more likely to contain a real diamond. Another option is to take your ring to a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler who can assist in identifying the stone. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage diamond rings.