10 Diamond Ballerina Rings for Vintage Jewelry Lovers

What is a ballerina ring? The stunning natural diamond ring style features a center stone surrounded by a halo or cluster of smaller, angular diamonds, usually elongated baguettes or marquise diamonds. The use of these specific diamonds is what sets it apart from typical cluster-style diamond rings. But how does the style get its name? The ring itself is meant to resemble the movement of a ballerina’s tutu, with the baguette diamonds flowing out from her center.  

Ballerina rings are most often vintage or vintage-inspired. The style itself dates back to the 1940s, so it would be possible to find a true vintage ballerina ring at a retailer or designer specializing in vintage finds. Alternatively, many designers have vintage-inspired ballerina rings on offer, modeled after the original style using modern diamonds.

These rings first emerged as a sign of the post-war times when elegance and glamour were once again celebrated through art, culture, and of course, fashion. Today, that vintage style is seeing a resurgence with jewelry lovers looking for pieces with history and provenance. Vintage and vintage-style pieces bring that old-world glamour to the modern day, often using diamonds that have lived many lives throughout history. These ballerina rings fit right in with that trend.

Recently, Cynthia Erivo was spotted on the red carpet wearing a true, vintage ballerina ring sourced by vintage diamond jeweler Elizabeth Moon-Krantz of The Moonstoned. Erivo’s ballerina ring is of a substantial size, featuring a round center stone, most likely a 3-carat vintage-cut natural diamond along with two halos: the inner halo is made up of round diamonds, and the outer halo features the traditional ballerina elongated baguette. While Erivo wears it on her left ring finger, it hasn’t been confirmed that the ring is an engagement ring.

Ballerina rings make for a stunning engagement ring if the wearer is inclined towards vintage styles and antique jewelry. However, it could also make for a fun cocktail ring if a simpler, more traditional engagement ring is preferred. Either way, the ballerina ring style will certainly turn heads, whether it’s meant to symbolize love and commitment or worn as a statement accessory.

Below, get inspired by some diamond ballerina rings from our favorite jewelers and retailers, from vintage to vintage-inspired.

Stephanie Gottlieb Old Mine Cut Ring

0.5 carats of elongated baguettes surround a 0.5-carat Old Mine Cut center stone in this stunning antique ring, radiating sophistication and elegance.

1st Dibs Marquise & Baguette Ring

In this true vintage piece, the 0.5-carat center marquise diamond is surrounded by two halos: One halo of 23 elongated baguettes and another of 23 round diamonds. The marquise is set higher above the halos making the diamond truly pop.

Joseph Saidian & Sons Orange Diamond Ring

This ring features a 3.2-carat marquise-cut orange diamond in the center, surrounded by a fan of tapered baguettes.

EraGem Ballerina Cocktail Ring

Made entirely of natural white diamond and white gold, this cocktail ring features two halos, one of round brilliant diamonds and one of tapered baguette diamonds, surrounding a 0.85-carat pear-cut diamond at the center.

Lang Antiques Marquise Ring

5 carats of tapered baguette diamonds surround a 1.68-carat marquise-shaped center stone in this 18K yellow gold ring.

Ellis Mhairi Cameron Diamond Legacy Cocktail Ring

The baguette and round diamonds are set in textured yellow gold, like buried treasure. The center stone is a 1.3-carat oval diamond.

EraGem Marquise Ring

A 0.79-carat marquise center stone is surrounded by 14 prong-set brilliant-cut round diamonds and 32 tapered baguette diamonds in this ring.

Shane Co Arabesque Halo Ring

10 baguette diamonds and 10 round brilliant diamonds surround a textured bezel, framing a gorgeous oval-cut center stone.

Marrow Fine Black Diamond Ring

Go for an edgy look with this ring featuring a 2.26-carat black diamond center stone surrounded by bezel-set tapered baguette and marquise white diamonds.

Jewels by Grace Ruby and Diamond Ring

Yellow gold makes this ring pop, along with the ruby center stone and tapered baguette halo.

Sotheby’s Emerald and Diamond Ring

A 1-carat center stone surrounded by 12 baguette diamonds and even more round brilliant diamonds, set in platinum.

1st Dibs 18K Hot Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring

The intense pink of this sapphire stands out thanks to the yellow gold setting and tapered white diamond halo surrounding the center stone.