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3 Carat Ruby & Diamond 3/4 Band in 14 Karat White Gold, Red Ruby White Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
forever! 14K White Gold 2.37 Carat Total Diamond Weight 0.66 Carat Total Ruby Weight Ring Size 6 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3/4 Carat Genuine Ruby, Rutile Quatrz and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ruby Ring is crafted in 14-karat Yellow gold and features a 3/4 carat 1 Pc Genuine
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Quartz, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Ring with Oval 1.40 Carat Untreated Mogok Ruby 3-Stone Halo Ring
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This 18 karat white gold ring features an untreated strong to deep red Ruby weighing 1.40 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

3+ Carat Ruby and Light Fancy Yellow Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful ring set in 14K yellow gold that features a delicious 3+ carat vibrant ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Marquise Ruby 1.1 Carat Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Marquise Ruby 1.1 Carat Sculpture Ring, Tiffany Designer Thomas Kurilla keeping it simple
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Platinum Rhombus Ruby 1.13 Carat Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
ring. Size 7, Custom sizing available. stamped PLAT. 1.13 carat certified Burmese ruby, 6.15 mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Ruby and 18 Carat Gold 1/3 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
shine to them and are beautifully bright stones. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band Width: 2.5mm Weight
Category

Vintage 1950s British Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold

1.1 Carat Ruby and Diamond Halo 18K Gold Ring
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
: 1. Captivating Ruby Centerpiece: At the heart of this ring shines a captivating 1.10-carat ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Inspired 0.85 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired 0.85 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Effy 2.75 Carat Ruby Accent Diamond Ring
By Effy
Located in Dallas, TX
accent diamonds, this striking ring is a size 7 3/4 and measures 0.62" at the widest point, tapering down
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.22 Carat Ruby and 1 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Centerpiece: At the heart of this antique ring shines a captivating 7.22-carat ruby, renowned for its deep red
Category

Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Ruby Bypass Ring - 14k Pear & Round .41ctw Sz 6 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.41 Carat Ruby Eternity Band, 18K White Gold Ruby Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Ruby Eternity Band Ring in 18K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. The circular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 1.00 Carat Siam Ruby and 1.12 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of Setting 9.6mm/0.38" Height of Setting 3.76mm/0.15" Ring Size UK Size P 1/2 USA Size 7 3/4 The
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.50 Carat Burmese Ruby and 0.66 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.50 carat Burmese ruby and 0.66 carat diamond, platinum
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.2 Carat Ruby Dome Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. Using an oval ruby 9 X 7 , 2.2 carat weight as the focus point. A large bulbous dome and sharp tapering
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Retro Ruby Diamonds 18 Carats White Gold Ring
Located in Paris, FR
(US: 5 3/4) Ring weight: 6 g French work circa 1970 18 karat white gold, 750/1000th (eagle head
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Georgian Ruby and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is in gorgeous condition for an oldie! The ruby is a lovely pink colour and surrounding
Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold

French Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum 3 Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
head with 3 x 4 modern brilliant- cut diamonds. Total weight of the ruby : 1.17 carats approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Ruby 2.20 Carat Diamond Pink Sapphire Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold HeartBeat Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.20 Carat Diamond Pink Sapphire Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold HeartBeat Ring Ring from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1.15 Carat Burmese Ruby and 1.36 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of setting 5.15mm/0.2" Ring Size UK Size N 1/2 USA Size 6 3/4 The ring size may be professionally
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Inspired 2.40 Carats Cabochon Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired 2.40 Carats Cabochon Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one ruby cabochon
Category

2010s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Estate 1.00 Carat Diamond and 0.60 Carat Ruby Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
is 0.20 carats. On the sides are Marquise shaped Rubies, 0.60 total carats. The ring size is 7 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

0.87 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.87 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 0.87CT G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Lead Glass Filled Ruby & Topaz Ring 925 Gold Pltd Cushion 3.38ctw 6 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Ruby Treatments: Heated & Lead Glass Filled Carat: 3.20ct Cut: Cushion Color: Red Natural White Topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rhombus Ruby 1.13 Carat Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
a sculpture ring. Size 7, Custom sizing available. stamped 18k. 1.13 carat certified Burmese ruby
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.70 Carat Thai Ruby Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.70 Carat Thai ruby and 0.70 Carat diamond, 18 karat white
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum

7 Carats Red Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
pavé diamond band. Ring Size: UK - M 1/2, US - 6 3/4 7.08 Carats Octagon Ruby - 11.5 x 10.7mm Side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring itself is modelled in 18ct yellow gold. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 6 3/4 Weight: 2.4g
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Natural Ruby & 1.07 Carat Diamond Art Deco Inspired Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
total 1.07 carats with F colour and VS clarity grades. Ring Size N (Australia and UK sizing) or 6 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Burmese Ruby Diamonds Platinum 18 Carat Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Paris, FR
10.63 x 4.68 mm (0.948 x 0.418 x 0.185 inch) Finger size : 51.5 (US : 5 3/4) Ring weight : 3.6 g
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Romantic Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.70 Carats Diamond Ruby Platinum Double Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rubies. Well matched in purple red color while weighing approximately 0.60 carat total. Contrasting two
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1.35 Carat Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Contemporary 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
. Ring Size L (Australia and UK sizing) or 5 3/4 (US and Canada). The Audrey Ring can be resized upon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful platinum ring featuring a vivid red oval shaped ruby, weighing 0.92 carats, which we
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Round Cut .81 Carat Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
from the center to merge into a smoothly polished shank. This ring is a size 6 3/4, but it can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 1.00 Carat Natural Ruby Five Stone Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
carats and measure 3.6x3.6x2.1 millimetres. Ring Size N (Australia and UK sizing) or 6 3/4 (US and
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond and Ruby Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.12cm/0.44" Height of setting 6.11mm/0.24" Ring Size UK Size N 1/2 USA Size 6 3/4 The ring size may be
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1.29 Carat Cabochon Cut Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.18" Ring Size UK Size P 1/2 USA Size 7 3/4 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Aquamarine 8.50 Carat Bespoke 18 Karat White Gold 3 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke magnificent 8.50 Carat Fancy Oval Cut Blue Aquamarine Dress / Engagement Ring surrounded
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 2.98 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
GRS Certified 2,98 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring We bring to your attention our new
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst 27.38 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold New Age Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 27.38 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold New Age Ring Look at this spectacular Amethyst 27.38
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spessartine 1.75 Carat Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bubble Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spessartine 1.75 Carat Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bubble Ring Incredibly light and airy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

"Skybox" Ring with 1.2 Carats of Natural Diamonds & Rubies in 18 Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
carats. MEASUREMENTS: Face height: 7mm (just over 1/4") Face width: 21mm (just over 3/4") Band
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby 7-Stone Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Round Cut 7 Stone Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Ballerina Diamond GIA Certified 3.54 Carat Oval Ruby Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, 26 Round Diamonds VS2-SI1 Clarity 0 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1-VS2 Color 1.81 Carats. Size- 5 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Steven Battelle 2.3 Carat Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby 18K Gold Stacking Rings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A faceted 4 x 6 mm Tsavorite, 4 mm square faceted Blue sapphire, and 3 mm round faceted Ruby align
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby 7-Stone Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Round Cut 7 Stone Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 1.82 Carats Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Tested as 14 karat gold. Circa: 1890's. Ring size: 4 3/4 and sizable. Measures North to South 12.5 mm and
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Canary Tourmaline 8.13 Carat Rubies Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bubbles Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Canary Tourmaline 8.13 Carat Rubies Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bubbles Ring Incredibly light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pink Tourmaline 23.33 Carat Ruby Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Tourmaline 23.33 Carat Ruby Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Absolutely spactacular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Cocktail ring made of 18 carat gold with diamonds, rubies, smaragd, sapphire
Located in Heemstede, NL
smaragd of about total 0.15 carat SI 3 rubies of about total carat of 0.22 SI The weight of the stones
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Vintage 3 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Vintage 3 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver Red natural Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold

White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, 14 Karat Round .74 Carat Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
halo that is accompanied by radiant diamonds set down the ring’s shoulders. This ring is a size 6 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Amethyst 9.02 Carat Rubies Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold New Age Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 9.02 Carat Rubies Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold New Age Ring An incredibly bright Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire,...

5.76 Carat Ruby Gemstone Band Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in IN
Ruby Weight :- 5.76 carat Ring Size :- 7 US & All ring size available ✦ Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1.35 ctw diamond and ruby filigree ring
Located in Malmö, SE
filigree dinner ring: 4.o dwt, size 6.25, re-size ok. 24.75mm wide top tapers to 2.5mm shank. 3 octogon
Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.76 Carat Ruby Gemstone Band Ring Solid 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in IN
carat Ring Size :- 7 US & All ring size available ✦ Sizing ..................... We can adjust most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Diamond 4.69 Carat Rose Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
and luxury. Our GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Diamond 4.69 Carat Rose Gold Ring is a radiant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage 3.49 Carats Emerald Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut ruby weighing 1.93 carats total - transparent medium red in color. Natural
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Retro Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one cushion cut ruby weighing
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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3 To 4 Carat Ruby Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 3 to 4 carat ruby rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 474 vintage editions and 262 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 3 to 4 carat ruby rings to choose from, but Art Deco and contemporary 3 to 4 carat ruby rings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Luigi Ferrara, Mousson Atelier and Georgios Collections Inc are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but ruby versions, from our inventory of 514, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 3 to 4 carat ruby rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and cushion cut alternatives. When shopping our range of 3 to 4 carat ruby rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 3 To 4 Carat Ruby Rings?

On average, 3 to 4 carat ruby rings at 1stDibs sell for $3,242, while they’re typically $48 on the low end and $425,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.