Betteridge 3.39 Carat Fancy Intense Orange-Yellow Diamond Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
White diamonds weighing 0.90 total carats. Handcrafted in Greenwich, CT by Betteridge.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Betteridge 4.32 Carat Cut-Cornered Rectangular Step-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond accents weighing 0.06 total carats. Designed and built by Betteridge.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
5.06ct Marquise-Cut Diamond Ring 'D/VVS1'
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond engagement ring, centering a fine colorless marquise brilliant-cut diamond weighing 5.06 carats with fourteen round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.39 total carats, in plat...
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
Flower & Pear-Shaped Diamond Bypass Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bypass ring, composed of a pear-shaped diamond on one end with a flower mortif featuring pear-shaped 'petals' and a round brilliant-cut diamond center, in 18k white gold. Partway ro...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable
18k Yellow Gold & Oval Diamond Gypsy Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bypass ring, composed of a pear-shaped diamond on one end with a flower mortif featuring pear-shaped 'petals' and a round brilliant-cut diamond center, in 18k white gold. Partway ro...
Diamond, White Gold
2.52ct Octagonal Step-Cut Diamond Ring 'E/VVS2'
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond engagement ring, centering an exceptional colorless octagonal step-cut diamond weighing 2.52 carats with nlue sapphire trapezoid-cut sapphire shoulders, mounted in platinum. ...
Diamond, Platinum
3.52 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring 'SI2'
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cluster ring, featuring a round brilliant-cut fancy intense yellow diamond weighing 3.52 carats framed by round brilliant-cut white diamonds weighing 0.92 total carats, mounted in pl...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
3.00 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond East-West Ring 'F/VVS2'
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond engagement ring, centering a colorless emerald-cut diamond weighing 3.00 carats set East-West with graduating baguette-cut diamond-set shoulders, mounted in polished platinum...
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
4.20 Carat Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cocktail ring, centering a cushion-shaped natural tsavorite garnet weighing 4.20 carats (9.98 x 7.80 x 6.18 mm) flanked by a trapeze-cut diamond at either shoulder, in polished plati...
Platinum
Unavailable
Bar-Set Diamond Eternity Band '4.46tcw'
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Eternity band ring, featuring near-colorless emerald-cut diamonds bar-set in polished platinum. Twenty-three diamonds weighing 4.46 total carats Size 6
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
Channel-Set Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sapphire and diamond eternity band ring, showcasing three square-cut sapphires alternating with three round-cut diamonds, the gemstones channel-set in platinum. Diamonds weighing 0.5...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Princess-Cut Diamond Eternity Band '2.40ct tw'
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond eternity band ring, showcasing near-colorless princess-cut diamonds channel-set in platinum. Diamonds weighing 2.40 total carats 3.5mm width band Size 6
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald-Cut Diamond "Ara" Eternity Band '14.07tcw'
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Emerald-cut diamond eternity band ring, showcasing fourteen near-colorless diamonds weighing 14.07 total carats, mounted in a shared prong platinum setting. Diamonds are each 1.00-1...
Diamond, Platinum
Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Band '1.00ct tw'
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Flush fit diamond eternity band ring, showcasing round brilliant-cut diamonds in a French-cut 18k yellow gold mounting. Twenty-seven diamonds weighing 1.00 total carats 2.5mm wide S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
14k White Gold & Diamond Wedding Band
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
14k white gold comfort fit wedding band with satin-finished center and a high polished beveled edge. Featuring a single bezel-set round brilliant-cut diamond at center. Diamond wei...
Diamond, White Gold
Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Band '1.50ct tw'
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Comfort fit eternity band ring, featuring near-colorless round brilliant-cut diamonds, set in a French cut platinum mounting. Twenty-two diamonds weighing 1.50 total carats 3mm wide...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable
Thin Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sapphire and diamond eternity band ring, showcasing round sapphires alternating with round diamonds, the gemstones prong-set in an 18k white gold mounting. Sapphires weighing 0.25 to...
White Gold
Unavailable
Thin Pink Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Thin pink sapphire and diamond eternity band ring, showcasing round pink sapphires alternating with round diamonds, the gemstones prong-set in an 18k pink gold mounting. Sapphires ...
Unavailable
Thin Pink Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Thin pink sapphire and diamond eternity band ring, showcasing round pink sapphires alternating with round diamonds, the gemstones prong-set in an 18k pink gold mounting. Pink sapph...
1.12 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring 'H/VS1'
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond solitaire engagement ring, featuring a near-colorless 1.12 carat round brilliant cut diamond (H-color/VS1-clarity), in a 'talon' four-prong platinum setting.
Diamond, Platinum
1.75 Carat Oval Brilliant-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Accompanied by the GIA lab certificate for the center diamond, numbered 1146933577. Interior of ring stamped 'PT950' and 'AEB' for Betteridge.
Diamond, Platinum
Betteridge 8.03 Carat Asscher-Cut Diamond Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond engagement ring, showcasing a fine colorless asscher-cut diamond weighing 8.03 carats (F-color, VS2-clarity) flanked by trapeze-cut diamonds weighing 0.88 total carats, in pl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Betteridge 4.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
White diamonds weighing 0.70 total carats. Handcrafted in Greenwich, CT by Betteridge.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Betteridge 5.08 Carat Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond engagement ring, showcasing a near-colorless cushion brilliant-cut diamond weighing 5.08 carats (I-color, VS2-clarity) framed by round brilliant-cut diamonds with partway bea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Betteridge 3.11 Carat Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond engagement ring, showcasing a near-colorless cushion modified brilliant-cut diamond weighing 3.11 carats (G-color, VS2-clarity) framed by bead-set round brilliant-cut diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Betteridge 24.07 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Designed and built by Betteridge. Size 6.75 (resizable to most ring sizes).
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Betteridge 3.19 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Handcrafted in the USA by Betteridge. Accompanied by the GIA lab certificate for the center diamond.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Betteridge 2.72 Carat Alexandrite Diamond Platinum Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Designed and built by Betteridge. Accompanied by the Gubelin lab certificate for the alexandrite, as well as GIA certificates for either diamond.
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Betteridge 3.07 Carat Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond engagement ring, centering on a near-colorless cushion-cut diamond weighing 3.07 total carats, with pavé-set diamond surround and partway pavé-set diamond band including 44 r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Betteridge 4.20 Carat Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond engagement ring, centering on a near-colorless cushion-cut diamond weighing 4.20 carats, with a round diamond surround and partway pavé-set diamond band including 125 round d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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.