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Art Deco style octagonal diamond ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Weight: 4.3g Period: Recent handmade Art Deco style Size: 54 (free sizing) Certificate Ref. : 25137
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old European 1.34 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Octagonal Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.34 carat total - J color with SI1 clarity. Bead
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1920's Art Deco 0.40 Carats Diamond Platinum Octagonal Starburst Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.30 carat - H color and VS clarity
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Marcus & Co. Art Deco Octagonal Black Opal Emerald Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
take on a classic halo ring! Featuring single-cut diamonds dotting the hao surround and shoulders
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Art Deco Octagonal 10 ct Ceylon Sapphire Engagement Ring with Diamond Baguettes
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous Art Deco Octagonal 10 ct Ceylon Sapphire Engagement Ring with Diamond Baguettes. A
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Onyx Ring Platinum Filigree Octagon Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900 platinum. Old
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Octagon Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
hand pierced. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.50 g. (approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.36 CTW Diamond Ruby Platinum Octagonal Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.11 carats - I color with VS2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Style White Diamond Octagon Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Damiani
Located in Naples, IT
Baguette Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 3.05 Carats Natural Zambia Octagon Cut Emerald. This Ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Déco Octagonal Diamond & Coral Platinum Cocktail Ring, France c 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate antique diamond ring in octagonal shape with a central diamond in old brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Platinum

Diamond and Octagon Onyx Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco style diamond and onyx halo ring. A total of .28 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Early Art Deco 1.92 Carats Diamond Platinum Scrolled Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity. Set low in an octagonal head and surrounded by transitional cut diamonds. Weighing collectively
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1930.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond flank solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal step cut diamond, I colour
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco diamond ring, American, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco emerald-cut diamond ring. Set vertically with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond to centre
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Octagon Target Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An 18k white gold Art-Deco design diamond and ruby target ring, center diamond with an outer ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Octagon Target Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An 18k white gold Art-Deco design diamond and emerald target ring, a center diamond with an outer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Octagon Cut Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 2.92 Carats Natural Octagon Cut Emerald. This Ring has also Handcut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Octagon Cut Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 2.25 Carats Natural Octagon Cut Zambia Emerald. This Ring has also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Octagon Cut Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 2.45 Carats Natural Octagon Cut Emerald. This Ring has also Handcut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Octagon Cut Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 2.98 Carats Natural Octagon Cut Zambia Emerald. This Ring has also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Octagon Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.62 Carats Octagon Cut Emerald. Size ITA: 14 USA: 6
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Octagon Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 0.65 Carats Octagon Cut Emerald. Size ITA: 14 USA: 6
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Octagon Cut Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Ring has a 3.23 Carats Natural Octagon Cut Zambia Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French Art Deco Diamond and Australian Sapphire Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This French Art Deco ring has been hand crafted from platinum and set with diamonds and a beautiful
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular emerald-cut natural unenhanced
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Original Art Deco, Platinum, Emerald, and Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
the Art Deco period, very likely the 1930s. Ring size - 51/L Marked - Unmarked but tests as
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Oval Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Octagon Shape Halo Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
generations. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 4.30 g. (approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.41 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Floral Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
octagonal head and flanked by two additional old European cut diamonds. Weighing collectively approximately
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1930s from 18kt yellow gold and platinum, this stunning two-toned octagonal shaped
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Geometric Diamond Ring Circa 1920s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Platinum Art Deco diamond cluster ring. The undercarriage features beautiful scroll work. True to
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 This early Art Deco octagon shape engagement ring is handcrafted in platinum. The ring
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Art Deco Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
A sublime Art Deco ring highlighting a richly saturated octagonal 2 carat Colombian emerald in a
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond flanked solitaire ring. Centrally set with an octagonal step
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one octagonal step cut emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art déco style ring with 1.01 carats emerald and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Dimensions: 1.3cm x 1.2cm Weight: 4.9g Period: Art Deco style Size: 53 (free sizing) Certificate Ref. : 25038
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one octagonal step cut aquamarine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one octagonal step cut emerald of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

28 Carat Octagonal Cut Aquamarine Diamonds Onyx Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
28 carat octogonal cut single stone aquamarine onyx frame and brilliant cut diamonds set in an hand
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Coral Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired Coral Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one cabochon cut coral piece. Accented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 18kt Black Opal + Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
fabulous octagonal Art Deco appeal. The shoulders of the ring feature a Baguette diamond and six Single Cut
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Art Deco 8.87CTW Pink Kunzite & Diamond Ring in Platinum C. 1920's
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period kunzite, and pave set diamond cocktail ring in platinum. Centered by an 8.75
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum

Original Later Art Deco Platinum Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and a pearl
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
On offer is a white gold Later Art Deco Platinum Cocktail ring decorated with a 1 Akoya Pearl of
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring five octagonal step-cut rubies with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1935 Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set with an octagonal scissor cut natural unenhanced Ceylon
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Asscher cut diamond ring. Set to centre with one central octagonal asscher cut diamond, I
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

6.19ct Octagonal Cut Columbian Emerald and Diamond Ring Platinum with Gem Cert
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Introducing our exquisite 6.19ct Octagonal Cut Colombian Emerald Ring, a masterpiece of refined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Onyx and Diamond Ring 0.75ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A striking ring from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in platinum, this ring adorns an Old Mine
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco 1.18ct Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning Art Deco 1.18ct diamond ring, with sweet floral pansy filigree in 18K white gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
French cut rubies, leading to a slightly flared diamond on the shoulders. Ring Information Style: Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Dome Ring, 1.72 Carat
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This classic Art Deco ring centers on a sparking old European-cut diamond weighing approximately
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Ct 1.32 Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Art Deco ring is 1920 circa Hand crafted in a stunning sophisticate design of
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald & Diamond 'Toi Et Moi' Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
and a diamond and is known as a 'toi et moi' ring. The piece which dates to the Art Deco period
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mellerio Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring, French, circa 1925
By Mellerio Paris
Located in London, GB
Mellerio Art Deco diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Engraved Art Deco 0.87 Carat Certified Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An authentic Art Deco era diamond solitaire engagement ring that checks all the boxes. A finely
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Octagon Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Big Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Octagon Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Big Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 2.06
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.5 Carat Octagon Emerald Halo Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
1.5 Carat Octagon Emerald Halo Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.34 Carat Octagon Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Wedding Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
1.34 Carat Octagon Emerald and Diamond Leaf Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.34
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Octagon Cut Sapphire Ruby Diamond Ring in 14K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Ruby sapphire diamond ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Platinum, Enamel + Diamond Ring 1ctw Center
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous Estate ring inspired by the Art Deco era! Crafted in platinum, this incredible ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This is a stunning Art Deco navette-shaped 18 karat white gold, diamond and sapphire ring. The ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Octagonal Diamond Ring Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate octagonal diamond ring art deco for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 53 antique edition and 31 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a octagonal diamond ring art deco may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A octagonal diamond ring art deco from Single Stone, Sunita Nahata and Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an octagon cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a octagonal diamond ring art deco, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Octagonal Diamond Ring Art Deco?

Prices for a octagonal diamond ring art deco can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $985 and can go as high as $98,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $9,733.

A Close Look at Art Deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other 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.