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Rare Red Coral & Diamond Cocktail ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exquisite ring made with natural red coral(undyed 100% natural and certified) diamond halo and 18KT
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rare Red / Yellow / Orange Sapphire Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,01-H/VS2A Orange Sapphire 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare 7.47 Carat Gubelin Crimson Red Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Regent Jewelers
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This ring is a luxurious piece of fine jewelry featuring a 7.47-carat, Gubelin-graded, rare crimson
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Rare Vivid Red 5.81 Carat Oval Cut Siam Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
and noticeably valuable ring is a rare find—its vivid red ruby and white, eye-clean diamonds create a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Extremely Rare No Heat GIA 5.10 Carat Red-Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Diana. The total diamond weight is 0.48 carat, and the ring weighs 7.8 grams. Currently a size 6, it can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Rare Gem Specimen Large Natural Deep Red Rubellite & White Diamond 18K Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
. Therefore, there are 62 well matched and finely cut diamonds weighing exactly 1.23 cts. This ring is hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Rare Vintage Mauboussin Deep Red Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Mauboussin Deep Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Ring. A stunning
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

NWT $41, 000 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Rare Natural Red Spinel Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Certified Natural Red Spinel Diamond Ring. Ring contains approx 3.50CTS of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold

16, 179 Rare Important 18KT Gold Fancy Red Sapphire Tsavorite Diamond Frog Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring, consisting of an 18KT Golden Jeweled frog pave set with numerous round single cut, Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Gia Certified 1.51ct Rare Asscher Cut Vivid Red Ruby 2.00ct Diamonds Ring 18k
Located in New York, NY
color stability Pigeon Blood Red. Excellent cut Clean Clarity Thailand Origin Round Diamonds
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.51ct Rare Asscher cut vivid red ruby 2.00ct diamonds ring 18k
Located in New York, NY
color stability Pigeon Blood Red. Excellent cut Clean Clarity Thailand Origin Round Diamonds
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Natural Blue and Red Spinel Bypass Ring Diamond Setting 4 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Blue & Red Spinels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Spinel, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

NWT $30, 500 Rare 18KT Gold Fancy Large 63ct Red Tourmaline Spinel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ruby Rose Cut Ring. Ring is comprised of A LARGE Gorgeous Fancy Large Red Tourmaline adorned with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Rare 14k 10.29ct Pear Vivid Red Rubellite with 2.79ct Statement Diamond Ring
Located in kowloon, Kowloon
Rare 14k 10.29ct Pear Vivid Red Rubellite with 2.79ct Statement Diamond Ring Introducing the
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold

GIA Certified, Rare Oval Red Spinel Set in a Platinum Ring with Diamonds
By Raiman Rocks
Located in Calabasas, CA
This beautiful, Large and rare Red Spinel is set in a platinum ring with 2 side diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold 1.06 Carat Rare Unheated Natural Red Mozambique Ruby Ring
Located in Ramatgan, IL
18 Karat White Gold 1.06 Carat Rare Unheated Natural Red Mozambique Ruby Ring Here we find the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Rare Burma Red Spinel and Diamond Ring by Bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
Set with an oval-shaped red spinel weighing over 3.5 carats and accented with baguette and round
Category

2010s Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Spinel, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Certified Rare 1.61 Carat Red Emerald and Diamond Band Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Considered one of the worlds rarest gemstones, an investment piece of extremely rare 1.61 carat red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring. A stunning
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.65 ct AAA+ Red Spinel Brilliant Ring White Gold Mine Badachshan Afghanistan
Located in Viena, Viena
Spinel diamond ring RED RARE from Afghanistan, 3.65 ct, Mine Badachshan, unique! ..... sometimes
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Rare Red Spinel Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
diamond on either side. Red spinels of this color and quality are extremely rare. This ruby which is cut
Category

Vintage 1950s American More Rings

Materials

Spinel, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

AJD Rare Natural 9 Ct Red Andecine Labradorite Diamond 14KT Gold Cocktail Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glittering 9 carat red Andecine Labradorite enhanced with .52 carats of white diamonds set in this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Rare 2.9 carat Burmese Red Spinel & Diamond 18K Ring
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Discover the Rare and Dazzling Red Spinel Gemstone Did you know that red spinel gemstones are over
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

Rare 8.25, 4.57Carat Burma Vivid Red Spinel GRS certified Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Danuta One of the kind Platinum ring designed set with rare 8.25carat Vivid Red Burma cushion cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

1.25 Carat GRS Certified Vietnam No Heat Pigeon's Blood Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.25 Carat GRS Certified Vietnam No Heat Pigeon's Blood Red Ruby Diamond Ring: A rare ring, it
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.09 Carat Lotus Certified Burma No Heat Pigeon's Blood Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.09 Carat LOTUS Certified Burma No Heat Pigeon's Blood Red Ruby Diamond Ring: A rare jewel, it
Category

2010s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

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Red Diamond Rings Rare For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact red diamond rings rare you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2 vintage or 9 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect red diamond rings rare among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing red diamond rings rare — no matter the origin — is easy, but Antinori Fine Jewels, Bulgari and Natkina each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a asscher cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our red diamond rings rare for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Red Diamond Rings Rare?

Prices for a red diamond rings rare can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,912 and can go as high as $1,500,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $25,000.

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.