Georgian Amethyst Ring
Antique 1830s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1770s British Georgian More Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1840s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese British Colonial Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Signet Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century More Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s British Georgian Band Rings
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
2010s British Georgian Engagement Rings
Opal, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1790s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
Antique 1760s Portuguese Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1810s French George III Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British George III Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Enamel Frames and Objects
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Antique Early 17th Century English Renaissance Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 22k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 1840s Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Antique 1780s British Georgian More Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian More Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century German Georgian More Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wedding Rings
Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Antique 1810s British More Jewelry
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique 1760s Dutch George III Glass
Glass
Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century British George III More Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Rings
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1780s English Georgian More Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1810s Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Gold
Antique 1770s British Georgian Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1810s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Antique 1810s British Georgian Signet Rings
Amethyst, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Modern Dome Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
English Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique 1810s British Georgian More Rings
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold
Antique 1760s American More Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Agate, Amethyst, Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s French Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1820s English George IV Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Opal, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings
Emerald, Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, 10k Gold
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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 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.
- Are amethyst rings durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not amethyst rings are durable is largely a matter of how you define the term. Amethysts have a hardness rating of 7, making them resistant to scratching. However, you can still damage an amethyst ring if you wear it while performing household chores or engaging in intense physical activity. Shop a selection of amethyst gemstone rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An amethyst ring is good for an engagement ring. Its Mohs hardness of 7 means it's good for everyday wear, but will show wear over the years. The choice in engagement ring stone is a personal choice.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How much an amethyst stone ring is worth depends on the origin, cut, color, clarity, shine, shape and certificate it carries. In general, the price of an amethyst gemstone can range from $2.74 per carat to $16.44 per carat and much more depending on the quality combination specified. Find a collection of antique and vintage amethyst rings on 1stDibs.
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