Harry Winston Platinum 5.40ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Southampton, PA
This Harry Winston eternity band is a breathtaking luxury piece that is ideal for everyday wear.
Diamond, Platinum
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Platinum Round Diamond Bar Set Eternity Wedding Band
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless and elegant diamond eternity wedding band by Harry Winston, crafted in luxurious platinum and set with an exceptional array of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston 5 Carat Trillion Cut Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
A highly distinctive diamond wedding band by Harry Winston, showcasing an exceptional and uncommon design composed entirely of trillion cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Baguette Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 4.75
By Harry Winston
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Refined elegance meets iconic craftsmanship in this exquisite Harry Winston Baguette Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring—a timeless piece that showcases the House’s enduring devotion...
White Diamond, Platinum
$33,600Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Platinum Round Diamond Bar-Set Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
Harry Winston Platinum Round Diamond Bar-Set Eternity Wedding Band, a timeless design crafted with the house’s signature precision and elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 1.08 Carats Total Round Diamond Micro-Pave Eternity Wedding Band
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A classic diamond eternity wedding band by Harry Winston, showcasing a multi-row circle of 99 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.08 carats total with D-E-F color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 18k White Gold Channel-Set Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Embodying the unrivaled glamour and exquisite craftsmanship of the "King of Diamonds," this authentic Harry Winston eternity band is a timeless masterpiece.
HARRY WINSTON Platinum Emerald-Cut Diamond Wedding Band
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A timeless expression of elegance and romance, this extraordinary eternity ring by Harry Winston is composed of 13 perfectly matched emerald-cut diamonds, totaling 13.32 carats of E-...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Harry Winston GIA Certified 2.60ct Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Harry Winston Classic Winston emerald-cut diamond three-stone ring set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Eternity Ring 18k White Gold Natural Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Noémie 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Eternity Ring, featuring approximately 3 carats of stunning diamonds surrounding the band, a breathtaking piece of jewelry that exudes elegance ...
Harry Winston Inspired Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A bespoke, Harry Winston inspired, 1.20 carat, E-colour, VS2 clarity, oval cut, GIA certified natural centre stone, set in a platinum 950 ring with a 1 carat diamond halo on a full e...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Inspired 1.2 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A bespoke, Harry Winston inspired, 1.20 carat, E-colour, VS2 clarity, oval cut, GIA certified natural centre stone, set in a platinum 950 ring with a 1 carat diamond halo on a full e...
Diamond, Platinum
3.01 ct Harry Winston Diamond Eternity Band
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite eternity band showcases a continuous band of 18 round white diamonds, totaling approximately 3.01 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy and timeless, stunning diamond eternity band created by Harry Winston. Made of platinum and set with eighteen emerald cut diamonds approximately 0.53-carat each.
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum 3.65ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Southampton, PA
The band measures 4mm thick and weighs 6.3 grams.This Harry Winston Platinum 3.65 ct Diamond Eternity Ring is offered in estate condition.
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum 2.0ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring HW29-031326
By Harry Winston
Located in Southampton, PA
This Harry Winston eternity band ring proves that some things never go out of style.
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum 1.45ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring HW03-093024
By Harry Winston
Located in Southampton, PA
Celebrate a milestone in your love journey with this Harry Winston eternity ring. The band is crafted in noble platinum, with the entire circumference fully traced by quality diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 3.50 Carats Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eternity band ring is bar set fully around by round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum 3.61ctw Sapphire Diamond Channel Eternity Band Ring S 9.5
By Harry Winston
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a truly magnificent Harry Winston eternity band ring that is crafted in solid platinum and features the finest sapphires and diamonds that are neatly channel set alternating ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring Size 5.75
By Harry Winston
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Harry Winston micro pave diamond and platinum eternity ring size 5 ¾. Clear and concise information you want to know is listed below. Contact us right away if you have additional ...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Platinum Harry Winston Eternity Ring Size 6
By Harry Winston
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Harry Winston diamond and platinum eternity ring size 6. Clear and concise information you want to know is listed below. Contact us right away if you have additional questions. We...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum Diamond Eternity Anniversary Ring 1.93 CTW
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Diamond Eternity Anniversary band ring finely crafted in platinum with 18 round brilliant cut diamonds set in continuous shared prongs ranging D-F in color and VS2 and ...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 3.24 Carats Baguette Diamond Platinum Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant and timeless platinum and baguette cut diamond eternity band by Harry Winston. The band features approx 3.24 carats of superb quality diamonds, as written from the Harry Wins...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A platinum and diamond eternity band ring, by Harry Winston. Unsigned, with copy of letter from Harry Winston.
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning diamond & platinum eternity band created by a renowned jeweler Harry Winston.
White Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum Eternity Baguette Round Diamond Band Ring 1.85cts TW
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Harry Winston Wedding Band Ring finely crafted in platinum, this exquisite piece features a continuous pattern of alternating round and straight baguette diamonds in a seamle...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 4.25 Ctw Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band Ring 6.5
By Harry Winston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning and timeless diamond eternity band by Harry Winston. The platinum band features 17 matching round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 4.25 carat total weight.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Harry Winston Diamond Eternity Channel Ring in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Harry Winston diamond eternity channel ring set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Harry Winston GIA Certified Tryst Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Harry Winston Tryst diamond ring set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
9.57 Carat Elongated Radiant Cut Diamond Eternity Band, F-G Color, VS-Si clarity
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hand Made platinum elongated radiant cut diamond eternity band. There are a total of 17 stones weighing a total of 9.57 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Harry Winston GIA Certified D-Color Pear Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in London, England
A beautiful GIA certified vintage Harry Winston pear cut diamond ring set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Harry Winston Heart Cut and Pink Diamond Ring in Platinum and Rose Gold
By Harry Winston
Located in London, England
A beautiful GIA vintage Harry Winston heart cut diamond ring set in platinum and 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Eternity Band
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Elegant & Timeless diamond eternity band by Harry Winston. This band has 16 emerald cut diamonds set in platinum with channel style Total weight of the diamonds is 3 carats, F color...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum Diamond Eternity Band
By Harry Winston
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Harry Winston Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Size 51 17 Round Diamonds 2.72ctw, D-F/VS2 Comes with Original Box Retail $16.300.00
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Eternity Wedding Band
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum eternity wedding band by Harry Winston is set with sparkling emerald cut diamonds that weigh 6.20ct. graded E color with VVS clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Eternity Band 2.40 Carat
By Harry Winston
Located in Honolulu, HI
100% Authentic Harry Winston Platinum eternity eternity diamond Band with round brilliant cut diamonds all around.
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Eternity Band 2.40 Carat
By Harry Winston
Located in Honolulu, HI
100% Authentic Harry Winston Platinum eternity eternity diamond Band with round brilliant cut diamonds all around.
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Band
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Elegant & Timeless diamond eternity band by Harry Winston. This band has 16 emerald cut diamonds set in platinum with channel style Total weight of the diamonds is 3 carats, F color ...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Eternity Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Diamond eternity ring features a continual band of round diamonds all set in platinum, signed Harry Winston. 15 diamond weighing 4.02 cts.
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Known as the "King of Diamonds" Harry Winston loved diamonds so much that he would most always have a large diamond in his pocket. When he walked around New York he would l...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Southampton, PA
In order to provide an apt backdrop for their exquisite F-color diamonds of VVS clarity weighing in total 5.20 carats, Harry Winston designed and brilliantly executed a sublime plati...
White Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Pave Eternity Wedding Band
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful platinum wedding band with eternity pave-set round-cut diamonds, signed Harry Winston.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Eternity Micropave Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:HARRY WINSTON Retail Price:993,40YEN(JPY) Name:Eternity Micropave Band Ring Material :Diamond,PT950 Platinum Comes with:HARRY WINSTON Box,Case,Repair Receipt Ring size:British ...
Diamond, Platinum
Certified Vintage Harry Winston Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in London, England
A truly beautiful GIA certified vintage Harry Winston sapphire and diamond trilogy ring set in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage GIA Certified Harry Winston Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in London, England
A beautiful GIA certified vintage Harry Winston cushion brilliant cut diamond ring set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum Bar-Set Diamond Eternity Band
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Harry Winston eternity band crafted in platinum and bar-set with alternating round brilliant and emerald-cut diamonds (E-F, VS) weighing an estimated 1.65 carats total weig...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Oval Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
Harry Winston platinum oval diamond eternity band, set with 19 matching oval diamonds weighing 4.57cts total, EF color, VS clarity, finger size 5.75.
White Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Naples, FL
This Harry Winston Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Band holds 18 G - VS1 diamonds with a total weight of approximately 6cts.
Diamond, Platinum
HARRY WINSTON Platinum .78 TCW Eternity Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Harry Winston Platinum 0.78 Carat Eternity Channel Set Band Ring Diamond Weight: 34 Round Brilliant Diamonds weighing 0.78 Carat Total Weight Metal: Platinum Width: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Platinum eternity wedding band ring, size 5 and is 2.9mm wide. Ring is set with three rows of pave diamonds with a weight of 1.06ctw VS2/D-F. Retail replacement valuation of $5700...
Diamond, Platinum
HARRY WINSTON Platinum 2.50 TCW Diamond Eternity Band
By Harry Winston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Winston Diamond Wedding Band Diamond Weight: 20 Round Brilliant Cut diamonds weighing 2.50 carat total. F Color. VVS Quality. Ring Size: 6 3/4 Metal: Platinum Sig...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Emerald-Cut Diamond Eternity Band 8.11 Carat
By Harry Winston
Located in Greenwich, CT
Emerald-cut diamond eternity band ring, showcasing fine colorless diamonds weighing 8.11 total carats (E-F color/VVS1-VVS2 clarity), in polished platinum, signed 'WINSTON' for Harry ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 10.36 Carat Diamond Eternity Band Platinum Ring Wedding Band
By Harry Winston
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Emerald-Cut Diamond Wedding Band features a full circle of emerald-cut diamonds set in a shared-prong platinum setting. 17 Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 10.36 carats. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Platinum wedding band ring by Harry Winston, featuring diamonds. Ring is a size 5 3/4, ring is 1.5mm wide. Marked HW,pt950,134140. Weight - 1.5 grams Comes with box - does not close...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Oval Link Bracelet 8"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Oval Link Bracelet Metal: 18K gold Length: 8" Weight: 36.50 grams Hallmark: ©1994 TIFFANY&Co. 750 Condition: Excellent condition, like n...
18k Gold
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Bulgari Colombian Emerald Diamond Suite
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Necklace: 101.47 carats (Colombian PS Emeralds), 43.52 carats (5 Diamonds), Total diamonds approximately 60.52 carats Earrings: 12.00 carats (2 PS Emeralds), 10.00 cara...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Juste Un Clou Size 17 Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
We are pleased to offer a pre-owned **Cartier Juste un Clou Pave Diamond Nail Bracelet** in size 17, a true masterpiece of bold design and luxury. Crafted in 18K yellow gold and set ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Magnificent Art Deco Tutti Frutti Diamond Platinum Carved Ruby Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Art Deco Tutti Frutti Diamond, Platinum, Carved Ruby wide band ring 20th century This spectacular Art Deco ring features round cut, baguette and trilliant cut diamonds, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Three Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Three Diamond Engagement Ring Designer: Tiffany & co. Material: platinum Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 2.25ct Color: E Clarity: VS1 GIA: 11962285 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Panthère De Cartier Necklace N7059200
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A striking Cartier 18k yellow gold diamond necklace from the Panthère De Cartier collection. The necklace features a panther motif with bold black lacquer spots, a round brilliant cu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$59,500
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in
Hermes Birkin 50 Limited Edition Endless Road Bleu De Prusse Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Blue de Prusse Limited Edition Endless Road Birkin 50 Haute à Courroies is a remarkable fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. This exclusive piece from the 2019 Collection...
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
Fabergé Heritage Guilloché Enamel and Diamond Crossover Bracelet
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Here we have a distinctive bangle from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Fabergé. Crafted from 18ct rose gold this piece features a sleek, polished band. At its focal poin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14.64 Carat Briolette Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's aquamarine and diamond dangle earrings. These stunning mid-century Briolette cut aquas have a total weight of 14.64cts. The 14k white gold tops are each adorned with four sing...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$225Sale Price / item|50% Off
Turquoise Center Unisex Ring Framed with Sparkling Zircon Set in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Bold Turquoise Center Unisex Ring Framed with Sparkling Zircan handcrafted ring featuring a vibrant oval shaped turquoise cabochon at its center. The rich blue hue of the natura...
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston 2.34 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless and elegant engagement ring by Harry Winston, crafted in platinum and centered with a superb 2.34 carat natural round brilliant cut diamond, GIA certified. The center sto...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,598
Size: 42 / US 6
NWT Blumarine Runway Spring 2006 Sz 42 / 6-8 Purple Pink Beaded Silk Midi Dress
By Blumarine
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful BLUMARINE Spring / Summer 2006 Runway hand embroidered silk midi dress ! Brand new, with original Neiman Marcus store tags still attached. Flower prints in a soft purple an...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry located on New York's Iconic Fifth Avenue, A magnificent necklace hand made in the Emilio Atelier, the focal point of this necklace is the Cen...
Diamond
Harry Winston Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Zurich, CH
Stunning sapphire and diamond ring by Harry Winston. Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite ring crafted by the renowned jeweler Harry Winston. This lovely piece is co...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Among the famed gemstones that Harry Winston (1896–1978) encountered over the course of his career was the Hope diamond, which he donated to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958. Today, Winston is regarded as the “King of Diamonds” and the “Jeweler to the Stars” as one of the first to recognize the branding power of lending glitzy earrings, necklaces and other fine jewelry for red-carpet events.
Winston’s father had immigrated to New York from Ukraine and ran a small jewelry shop where a young Harry learned about precious stones, enough, the story goes, to identify a real emerald in a heap of pawnshop jewelry at the age of 12. His early success involved turning that eye to estate sale collections that he transformed by freeing gemstones from dated ornamentation, giving them new cuts and modern settings. He opened Harry Winston Inc. in 1932, where he influenced 20th-century-jewelry trends by always elevating the stones rather than adding the lavish decorations that had pervaded jewelry in the 19th century.
The first of the celebrated diamonds to be purchased by Winston was the 726-carat uncut Jonker, acquired in 1935. Many others followed, including the 726.60-carat Vargas from Brazil which, in 1938, he tracked down across multiple continents after he read a brief newspaper notice about its discovery. The rarity and beauty of the gemstones he pursued and presented in his boutiques made the Winston brand synonymous with excellence.
Winston was also a pioneer of marketing as the first jeweler to dress an Academy Awards nominee when he loaned some diamond jewelry to Jennifer Jones for the 1944 Oscar ceremony. Winston was renowned for his eye for the finest of gemstones and the ability to design pieces in order to best flaunt their natural dazzle. He regularly showed off his collection in touring exhibitions, such as the 1949 “Court of Jewels,” which featured the Hope diamond. His storied past and long legacy is continued by the House of Harry Winston and its salons in Japan, the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
On 1stDibs, find a stunning collection of Harry Winston jewelry that includes bracelets, wedding rings, engagement rings and other accessories.
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.