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Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring with Baguette Diamonds, Three Stone Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Emerald cut green tourmaline adorned with baguette diamonds Three stone ring Green Tourmaline Size
Category

2010s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring with Baguette Diamonds, Three Stone Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Emerald cut green tourmaline adorned with baguette diamonds Three stone ring Green Tourmaline Size
Category

2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Tourmaline Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
emerald and .80 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

2.5 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14k yellow gold Stone: Green Tourmaline Stone Quality: VVS Stone Size: 9mm x 7mm Stone
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This simple and chic design ring has an emerald cut green tourmaline as a center stone with accent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Tourmaline 7.36 Carat Emerald Cut and Pave Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 Bold, beautiful green tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring. The vibrant green stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

GIA Certified 15.07 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 15 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Split Shank 18K Gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

Maurice Fine Jewelry - Emerald-Cut Green Tourmaline & Diamond Ring
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring, set in 14k white gold, features a 14.78 carat emerald-cut green tourmaline as
Category

2010s North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

18K Rose Gold Ring with Emerald Cut Tourmaline and Diamond Paving
Located in Vannes, FR
18K Rose Gold Ring with Emerald Cut Tourmaline and Diamond Paving A delicate and luminous ring in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.78 Carat Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
emerald cut natural pink tourmaline encircled with a blend of colorful sapphires, emeralds and diamonds
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, ...

GIA Certified 22.17 Carat Dark Bluish Green Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Tourmaline The Tourmaline is GIA Certified No Heat There are 1.22 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI The ring is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Green Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
green tourmaline Diamonds: 0.65 carat total weight Dimensions: ring top is 21.04mm long x 12.11mm wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Trillion Emerald and Pariaba Tourmaline Solitaire Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A statment ring, focusing on the trillion shaped Zambian Emerald and Pariaba Tourmaline, which
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Tourmaline 25.2cts Emerald Cut with Pave Diamonds Ring
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Large, clear emerald cut Green Tourmaline in a unique setting with pave diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

26.05 Natural Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
26.05 Natural Tourmaline with Diamond Halo set in 18 Kt yellow gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

14K Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very unusual 14K gold ring featuring an offset, beveled emerald-cut pink tourmaline gemstone at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

14.49 Carat Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline and 2.07 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
is one a of kind. This ring comes fully certified. Green Tourmaline - 14.49cts Diamond - 2.07cts
Category

2010s Asian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

34.77ct Emerald Cut, Red Tourmaline Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18K rose gold, cocktail ring. Center stone is one (1) emerald cut red tourmaline weighing 34.77ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Green Tourmaline Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Estate Heavy 5.7
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Vintage Green Tourmaline Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Estate Heavy 5.7ct Estate What a
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Tourmaline Diamonds Emeralds 18 Karat White Gold DNA Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lagoon Tourmaline Diamonds Emeralds 18 Karat White Gold DNA Ring This Ring was created based on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
An incredible blue green tourmaline set within a halo of diamonds in a 14k white gold ring. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Rose Gold Tibetan Ring with Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamonds and Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
encrusted with: colourful sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and oval paraiba tourmaline (neon copper bearing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...

Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Tourmaline 2.18ct and Diamond 0.33ctw Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 6.5
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Tourmaline 4.75ct and Diamond 0.39 ctw Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 6.5
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.70 Carats Emerald Cut Chrome Tourmaline and Trapezoid Diamond 3 Stone Ring
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Details: Emerald Cut Chrome Tourmaline (11.7 x 11.3 mm) weighing 6.75 Carats Very Slightly Bluish
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, carved Tourmaline, Emeralds & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tourmaline & Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Green Blue Mint Tourmaline Emerald Diamond Halo Trilogy Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
coloured Tourmaline centerstone weighing 2.31 carats. Flanking the centerstone are two Colombian emeralds
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

7.32 Carat Cabochon Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond Emerald Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant platinum ring featuring a 7.32 carat indicolite tourmaline. It has the ideal rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Indicolite, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Meghna Jewels Tourmaline Emerald Rosecut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
emerald, 1.01 carats tourmaline & .70 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold

Estate Platinum Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate platinum pink tourmaline and diamond fashion ring. Showcasing one fine quality emerald cut
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Spectra Fine Jewelry AGL Certified Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Emerald Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
embodied in this Oval Paraiba Tourmaline Emerald Diamond Ring.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold

18k White and Rose Gold with Tanzanite Pink Tourmaline Emeralds Diamond Ring
Located in GALLARATE, IT
in Italy by Stanoppi Jewellery since 1948. Artisan Ring in 18k white and rose gold with Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Emerald Cut Pink Tourmaline and Multi Row Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 5.75 ctw Tourmaline cut: Emerald Tourmaline color: Brownish Pink Natural Diamonds: 2.50 ctw Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

13.67 Carats Doublet Opal, Natural Emerald, Tourmaline & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Doublet Opal, Emerald & Tourmaline Cocktail Ring set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Meghna Jewels Tourmaline Emerald Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and hand set with Tourmaline, Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Tourmaline & Diamond Sixties Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
STONES: 8.62-carat tourmaline and .20 carats of diamonds, G color, and VS clarity HALLMARKS: 14k STOCK
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Tibetan Ring with Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamonds and Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
encrusted with: colourful sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and oval paraiba tourmaline (neon copper bearing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...

18 Karat Rose Gold with Pink Tourmaline Emerald and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Pink Tourmaline (round cut, size:6,00 mm), Emerald (emerald cut, size: 2x4mm) and White Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

8.10 Carat Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 Breathtaking green tourmaline and diamond ring. The vibrant green hue of the emerald
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with an emerald-cut pink Tourmaline and a diamond
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ring features an emerald-cut pink Tourmaline (6 x 4 mm) paired with a round diamond (3.5 mm
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosior one-off Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline and Emerald Ring set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Serpents around a 5 Petal Flower. The ring is set with: - 355 F/G-VVS Diamonds with 4,27 ct; - 58 Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Green Tourmaline and Tapered Baguette Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous white platinum ring featuring an emerald cut green tourmaline center flanked by
Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Tsavorite Citrine Emerald Diamond Heart Tourmaline Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
center tourmaline. The ring is finished with round tsavorite garnets, emeralds and citrines on the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Emerald, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

12.63Ct Pink&Green Tourmalines Enamel and Emerald Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
12.63 Carat Pink & Green Tourmalines Enamel and Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Tourmalines - 12.63
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Enamel, 18k Gold

2.93cts Chrome Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 14K Gold Emerald Cut 11x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
-carat chrome tourmaline gemstone in an emerald cut, measuring 11x6mm. Surrounding the tourmaline are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.10 Carat Emerald-Cut Green Tourmaline Ring Baguette Brilliant Round Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, HK
green tourmaline of extraordinary depth and clarity, its emerald cut exhibiting six pristine facets that
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cross Style Tourmaline Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Exclusive Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Ring (Matching Earrings Available) 18K White Gold  Weight 3,58 grams Emerald 2-1,04 Cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, White Gold

Green Tourmaline and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 13.01 ct. green tourmaline emerald cut with 0.60 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Pink Tourmaline and Baguette Diamonds 18Kt Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This stunning ring features a vibrant pink tourmaline at its center, cut in an elegant emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gem Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1.02 carats of round brilliant and marquise-shape diamonds set around the tourmaline in a natural style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Lagoon Tourmaline Diamonds Emeralds 18 Karat White Gold Small DNA Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lagoon Tourmaline Diamonds Emeralds 18 Karat White Gold Small DNA Ring This Ring was created based
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

AJD Gorgeous Green Tourmaline and Diamond Dinner Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Introducing a stunning Brazilian Green Tourmaline and Diamond Dinner Ring, a timeless piece that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Emerald Pink Tourmaline Handmade Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by Impressionism, MOISEIKIN® has created a blooming flower ring with a vivid emerald and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Certified Emerald and Tourmaline Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful cocktail ring, with pear shape Emerald weighing 2.61 carats, and oval shaped Tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2.36ct Emerald Cut Tourmaline & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 6.5
Located in Holtsville, NY
This stunning 14K Yellow Gold cocktail ring features a vibrant 2.36-carat emerald-cut tourmaline as
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.76 Carat Emerald Cut Tourmaline Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring. The center of this mounting features a rich green tourmaline, its
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Paraiba Tourmaline Tibetan Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
encrusted with: colourful sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and oval paraiba tourmaline (neon copper bearing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Spinel, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

Antique Tourmaline Peridot and Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.12 carat peridot, 1.94 carat tourmaline and 0.80 carat diamond 18
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

2.61cts Bi-Color Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 14K Gold Emerald Cut 10.3X6.2mm
Located in Columbus, OH
The Adny 14K Rose Gold 2.61cts Bi-Color Tourmaline Diamond Ring features a stunning 2.61ct bi-color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Tibetan Ring with Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamonds and Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
encrusted with: colourful sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and oval paraiba tourmaline (neon copper bearing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...

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Tourmaline Diamond And Emerald Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tourmaline diamond and emerald ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 52 vintage editions and 95 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a tourmaline diamond and emerald ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A tourmaline diamond and emerald ring from Alberto, Paolo Costagli and Faye Kim — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and marquise cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a tourmaline diamond and emerald ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Tourmaline Diamond And Emerald Ring?

Prices for a tourmaline diamond and emerald ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $950 and can go as high as $68,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,138.

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.