White Gold Diamond Five Stone Mens Band 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Ring 10 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/2 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Opal and 2 Carat Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Opal and Diamond Ring Total Weight: 13.3 Grams Ring Size: 5.75 (resizable) Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Opal G...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Beautiful Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This diamond ring, made using natural diamonds and yellow gold. This diamond band is studded with 51 round-cut diamonds in prong setting and crafted in 10-karat yellow gold. Diamonds...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 10 Carat NO HEAT BURMA Blue Sapphire Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite unheated and untreated blue sapphire with origin BURMA that is extremely rare and valuable furthermore the sapphire has no signs of treament or heat and this was certif...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$9,350Sale Price|50% Off
HUGE Dazzling Magnificent 10 Carat White Sapphire & Diamonds White Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gemjunky stand-alone EXTRAORDINARY SIZED GEMSTONE ring is not for the shy. This huge glittering 10 CT. natural 13mm White Sapphire from Sri Lanka is enhanced with tiny little sparkl...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Charming Round Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This charming platinum ring centers a sparkling round cut diamond that weighs 0.45ct. and is graded F-G color with VS1 clarity. The center stone is accentuated by dazzling round cut...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Men's Masonic Round Diamond Chunky Band Ring in 10 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 10 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Diamond Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Col...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum 1.03 Carat D VS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- Round EGL USA Certified Diamond, Round D Color VS1 Clarity 1.03 Carat Diamond, 2 Baguette Diamonds, 14 Round Dia...
Diamond, Platinum
2.3 Carat Pear, Baguette, Round Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
96 White Round Diamonds: 0.60 Carats 8 White Baguette Diamonds: 0.87 Carats 10 White Pear Diamonds: 0.83 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 7.32 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hammerman Brothers Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold 10 Carat Diamond Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
This masterpiece comprises of 126 natural ideal cut diamonds as each has been masterfully calibrated to perfection as these diamonds have exceptional brilliance and fire throughout. ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Band Ring with 3 Baguette & 10 Round Natural Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold diamond ring with 10 round natural diamonds weighing 0.14 carat total and 3 baguette natural diamonds weighing 0.29 carat total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Enjoy this beautiful diamond 10 karat yellow gold ring. Featuring a central cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds that are surrounded by rows of baguettes to form a by-pass design,...
White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Leia Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This antique-style ring features 9 petite round brilliant diamond micro - prong -set decorated with tangled scrolls on either side of the band. Experience the difference! Product de...
Diamond, Platinum
Round Diamond Engagement Ring 0.64 Carat Diamond Band in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire with Diamond Band Metal: 14k White Gold Size: 6- sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.64 TCW Center Diamond Shape: Round Diamond 0.50 Cts Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Diamond Band 1.38 Carat F VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Six Prong Solitaire Engagement Ring with Channel Set Band. The Center Diamond is a Round Brilliant Cut 1.03 CTS F color, VVS2 clarity Inscription on a star facet of ...
Diamond, Platinum
From $2,140 / item
10K White Gold Round and Baguette Cut 3/4 Carat Diamond Channel Ring
Located in New York, NY
The band is crafted in cool 10 karat white gold and has a total diamond weight of 3/4 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Round Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring, Estate, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Large 7 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, with no color enhancement. 18 K Gold 20 gm Diamonds: approximate 4.2 Carat , Round and Baguette Baguett...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.52 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful platinum ring from the Art Deco era is centered with a sparkling GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond that weighs 1.52ct. graded K color with VVS1 clarity. The ce...
Diamond, Platinum
$7,451Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.2ct Oval Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.2 Color: G Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold D...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.40 Carat Oval Cut Tourmaline Ring. Round Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Pink Tourmaline Center Tourmaline Weight: 0.40 carats Center Tourmaline Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.60 carats total Dia...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.14 Carat Ethiopian Opal and Diamond 10 Karat Rose gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful opal ring is crafted in 10-karat Rose gold and features a 1.14 carat Ethiopian Opal & 56 Round Diamonds in GH- I1 quality with 0.22 ct. in a prong-setting.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 3.95 Carat F/VS2 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, Matching Band Princess*
Located in New York, NY
Flush Mounted, Princess' & Rounds Suite. 1.15ct. Round brilliant diamond Report: 16826018 (please see certificate scan in photo menu) F-color, Vs-2 clarity. Side diamonds:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.31 Carat Diamond Platinum Swirl Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple yet stylish 1940's swirl platinum diamond ring. 2 full cut diamonds set in platinum with 10 round single cut accent diamonds. 2 full cut diamonds, G-H vS approx. .14cts 10 s...
Diamond, Platinum
BELL Certified 13.90 Carat Tourmaline Round Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Natural Watermelon Tourmaline, Bicolor-Green and Pink, No Treatment, Stable Color Stability Gemstone: 13.53 Carats 10 White Round Diamonds: 0.37 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 5.70...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Round Sapphire Baguette Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1.00ct round Royal blue Sapphire in a classic three-stone platinum setting with 2 baguette side diamonds. 1 round deep Royal blue Sapphire, approx. total weight 1.00cts, 5.9mm, sim...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier 18K White Gold Love Ring with 0.18 Carat Diamonds Size 10 w Certificate
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designer: CARTIER Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this vintage and estate Cartier Love Ring, crafted in luxurious 18K white gold. Featuring three round brilliant diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.46 Carat Aquamarine Fancy and Round Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Aquamarine Gemstone: 7.01 Carats 2 Fancy Diamonds: 0.27 Carats 10 White Round Diamonds: 0.18 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 6.00 Grams
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.62 Carat Aquamarine Fancy and Round Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Aquamarine Gemstone: 3.38 Carats 2 Fancy Diamonds: 0.24 Carats 10 White Round Diamonds: 0.19 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 5.00 Grams
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Cocktail Ring with 3.85 Carat Round and Multi Shape F-VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Style: Cocktail Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.7 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 2 Color: F Clarity: I1 Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 0.95 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 10 Colo...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.3ct Emerald Pave Trellis Entwined Prong Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 1.3 Color: G Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold ...
Diamond, White Gold
14.73 Carat Aquamarine Fancy and Round Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Aquamarine Gemstone: 14.29 Carats 2 Fancy Diamonds: 0.24 Carats 10 White Round Diamonds: 0.20 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 6.90 Grams This items also comes in Yellow Gold. Message...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Three Row Anniversary/Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This designer diamond engagement band is simple yet striking. This diamond studded engagement band is made by our experts in 10KT yellow gold and accentuated with 69 round-cut diamon...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 1.49 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 1.49 Carat Round Brilliant G-F VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.19 Carat Diamond Number...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Halo Diamond 10 Carat Oval Madeira Citrine Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- 1 Oval Madeira Citrine 10 Carats, 17 Round Single Cut Diamonds F Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 0.20 Carats.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 1.49 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 1.49 Carat Round Brilliant G-F VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.19 Carat Diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Anie Petite Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 7 round brilliant diamond micro prong set. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gem...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,056Sale Price / item|20% Off
Platinum Eleanor Curve Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 14 round brilliant diamonds pave set on a curve band with a delicate milgrain touch on the border. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone C...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Petite Marie Diamond Ring '1/10 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite ring features 11 round brilliant diamond micro prong-set along the top of the band. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemst...
Diamond, Platinum
Monumental 10 Carat Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The design is unmistakably powerful — this is not a delicate jewel but a statement piece of confident period luxury. 18K Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Green Tourmaline, approx. 10.0 carats...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 10 Carat Cabochon Cut Minor Oil Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold multi-gemstone cluster cocktail ring. Featuring a 10.12 carat cabochon cut minor oil African emerald and 4.50 carats in baguette and round cut diamonds. This ring disp...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.61ct GIA Center Natural Round Diamond with 2ct Round Diamonds White Gold Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Center Diamond: GIA Report Number: 3505657345 Shape and Cutting Style: Round Brilliant Measurements: 10.01 - 10.06 x 5.98 mm Carat Weight: 3.61 Carat Color Grade: I Clarity...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.00 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum Vintage-Style
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The piece shows no visible wear, tarnish, or damage. Ring size 6.25, weighing 10 grams, set with one round brilliant diamond weighing 3.00 carats, H color, I1 clarity, and 64 round b...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.01ct Oval Solitaire & Pave Curved Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 2.01 Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Round Cut F VS1 Triple Excellent Diamond 18k Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The center stone is a 0.90 carat round diamond with wonderful light performance; the diamond looks gorgeous in person as the brilliance and fire is remarkable!
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s 2.38 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagment Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning multiple marquise diamond ring. Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G/H Clarity (average grad...
Diamond, Platinum
10K White Gold 1/10 Cttw Diamond Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: 10K White Gold with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 1.62 • Diamond 1 Clarity: SI2-I1, Color: H-I, Count: 1, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Set...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1/10 Cttw Diamond Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: 10K White Gold with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 1.62 • Diamond 1 Clarity: SI2-I1, Color: H-I, Count: 1, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Set...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 1/10 Cttw Diamond Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: 10K White Gold with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 1.62 • Diamond 1 Clarity: SI2-I1, Color: H-I, Count: 1, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Set...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
0.25 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 18KT Rose Gold Stunning Starburst Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous wedding band features 10 brilliant and 12 baguette cut diamonds set in prong and channel setting and fashioned in 18 karat rose gold. The diamonds are graded H-I Color,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
5.40 Carat Round Diamond Half Pave Mens Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 5.45ct of round & baguette cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Size: 10 Measurements: 25 x 19.5 x 30mm Weight...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.08 Carat Classic Morganite Round Cut and Diamond 10K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is made up of 6.5MM Round-Cut Prong Setting Morganite (1pcs) 1.08 Carat and Round-Cut Prong Setting Diamond (22pcs) 0.14 Carat and accent stones for a lovely design.
Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$13,637Sale Price|20% Off
Gianni Lazzaro 10, 93 Carat Tourmaline Diamond White 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro Diamonds 86-2,10 ct HSI Tourmaline 1-10,93ct. With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery br...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
0.50 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct white gold diamond ring. The focal point of the ring is a 0.15 carat round brilliant cut diamond bordered 4 baguette cut diamonds and 8 smaller round diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.20ct Oval Solitaire & Pave Curved Shank 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.2 Color: G Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold DI...
Diamond, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.15ctw Round Brilliant 10 Stone Channel Set Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.15ctw Round Brilliant 10 Stone Channel Set Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: This ring features a 0.15ctw Natural Round Brilliant Diamonds of 10 Chan...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Yellow Gold 10 Carat Amethyst & Natural Diamond Ballerina Ring Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Surrounding the center stone are 24 natural round brilliant diamonds, H–I in color and VS–SI in clarity, weighing approximately 0.50 carat total, together with 6 tapered baguette dia...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 10
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum Diamond 3mm Band Ring 10 Metal: Platinum Size: 10 Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .10 Hallmark: ©T&Co.
Diamond, Platinum
10K Yellow and White Gold 1/15 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Bypass Ring- Size 7
Located in New York, NY
"Video Available Upon request." Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 10 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
10K White & Yellow Gold 1 1/10 Carat Channel-Set Diamond Bypass Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and unique, this ring is fashioned in 10k white and yellow gold. 1 1/10ct TDW of diamonds are displayed in this design. A cool white gold ring band splits and is inlaid with a r...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
7.00 Carat Light Blue Aquamarine Baguette Round Diamond Gold Mid-Century Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1960’s aqua and diamond ring. 7.00ct emerald cut aquamarine with round and straight baguette cut accent diamonds in a 18k yellow gold setting. The center aqua color is a ver...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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.
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