Vintage Jewelry Old Stones

Three Stone Transitional Cut Diamond

3 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Rings

1930s 2 Carats Diamond Rings

Three Stone Ring East West

3 Stone Ring Vintage Diamond Art Deco

Ruby And Diamond Three Stone Ring

STELTMAN 18k yellow gold ring set with Bolshevik-cut diamonds total 2.60ct - J/K - SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17(53) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide we...

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1970s Modern Vintage Jewelry Old Stones

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring

$3,100

Art Deco Diamond and Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Denver, CO

This Art Deco three-stone ring features an Old European-cut diamond center stone weighing approximately 0.25 carats, GH color and SI2 clarity, atop a filigree gallery. The shoulders ...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones

Materials

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

Late Deco 3.00ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s

$26,750

Late Deco 3.00ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s

Located in London, GB

This classic Late Deco three stone ring showcases a trio of beautiful transitional cut diamonds. Each diamond matches perfectly in size at 1.00ct with with colour ranging from F to ...

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1940s British Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Boodles Step Cut Sapphire Old Cut Diamond Gold Trilogy Ring

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Victorian 3.10ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1880s

Located in London, GB

This elaborately carved three stone ring dates back to the Victorian era. A 1.20 carat old cut diamond is central to the piece with a 0.95 carat diamond either side. The diamonds ran...

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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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2010s American Contemporary Vintage Jewelry Old Stones

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

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By Gold Adore

Located in San Francisco, CA

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2010s American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Old Stones

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany & Co., 2.46 Carat Diamond Pavé Tiffany Engagement Ring

$49,995

Tiffany & Co., 2.46 Carat Diamond Pavé Tiffany Engagement Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Vintage Jewelry Old Stones

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring

$2,469

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Vintage Jewelry Old Stones

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 11.5 Carats Zambian Emerald 18K Gold Post Earrings

$9,350 / set

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Steven Battelle 11.5 Carats Zambian Emerald 18K Gold Post Earrings

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Vintage Jewelry Old Stones

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Emerald

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Ring Size 6.5 #18459

$3,743

$1,316

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum 0.55ctw Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

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1910s Edwardian Vintage Jewelry Old Stones

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Vintage Jewelry Old Stones For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage jewelry old stones 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 128 vintage versions or 10 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of vintage jewelry old stones to choose from, but Art Deco and Modern vintage jewelry old stones are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Single Stone and Antinori Fine Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many old european cut, old mine cut and cabochon vintage jewelry old stones for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage jewelry old stones for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Vintage Jewelry Old Stones?

Prices for vintage jewelry old stones can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $393 and can go as high as $38,500, while vintage jewelry old stones, on average, fetch $3,238.

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.

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 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.