$760,000Sale Price|20% Off
15 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring, GIA Certified
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A magnificent diamond ring centered by an extraordinary 15.49 carat emerald-cut diamond, accompanied by a GIA grading report and elegantly accented by tapered baguette side diamonds....
Diamond, Emerald
GIA Certified 15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cut Diamonds weighing 15.2 Carats, flanked by Trapezoid shaped Diamonds and set in Platinum. Beautiful proportions and great life to this Diamond Diamond is certified by GIA ...
Diamond, Platinum
$552,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 15 Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A GIA Certified 15 carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring, complemented by J color, vs2 clarity trapezoid side stones, creates a striking and balanced look.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
All GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Ring 10.68 CT D-F FL-VS2 Platinum
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent GIA Certified eternity ring featuring 15 Emerald cut diamonds weighing 10.68 carats, crafted in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.01ct G VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Unmistakably rare and crafted by nature, this GIA certified natural 3.01 carat emerald cut diamond is a timeless diamond with pure brilliance and enduring presence.
Diamond, White Gold
Vivid Diamonds 15.2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Vivid Diamonds Emerald cut diamond eternity band crafted in Platinum, showcasing 15 stunning emerald cut diamonds weighing 15.2 carats total, J color, VVS1-VS clarity. Each...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds 15.23 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Vivid Diamonds eternity band crafted by hand in Platinum, showcasing 15 stunning emerald cut diamonds weighing 15.23 carats total, J color, VS clarity. Each diamond is care...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 15.10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Wedding Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
15 Emerald Cut Diamonds each weighing over 1.0 Carat for a total of 15.10 Carats and certified by GIA as I-K color and VVS-VS Clarity. Set in Platinum. Size 7.5.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 15.07 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 15 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Split Shank 18K Gold and Platinum Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA 3.01ct Emerald Slim Band Prong Set Solitaire 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 3.01 Color: G Clarity: VS1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
$2,800,000Sale Price|20% Off
A Masterpiece of Rarity and Radiance 15 carat Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A Masterpiece of Rarity and Radiance Presenting a 15 carat Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, a true collector’s treasure.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.14 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 6.14 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Ring 15 side pear cut diamonds set in platinum
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA certified 4.78ct Emerald cut diamond ring RARE VS1
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of the most stunning designs and diamonds we came across, this GIA certified VS1/L 4.78 carats diamond is stunning made in modern designe emerald cut ring in 18KT gold, size 7 an...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Investment grade MINOR OIL 15 Carat Green Emerald Pave Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite gemstone is elegantly set in a solid platinum ring, flanked by two stunning trillion-cut diamonds, each certified by GIA for their exceptional quality.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nally Jewels GIA Emerald cut Diamond Anniversary Band
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified Nally Jewels Diamond Wedding Band This ring has 15 emerald cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 15.10 carats each diamond is over 1 +carat (Color: D-E, Cl...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.51 Carat Halo Radiant Filigree Split Shank 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Radiant Carat: 1.51 Color: J Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.42 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 2.42 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Three Stone Ring Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Emerald Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weigh...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.31 Carat Natural Emerald Diamonds Ring 14 Karat 'F1'*
Located in New York, NY
Halo Green. 3.31ct. Natural Emerald Ring GIA Certified: #1333185542 (To Accompany) 9.70 X 7.46 x 5.59mm Full cut Emerald Cut brilliant Clean Clarity & Transparent (F1) Viv...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Cert. 2.59 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 2.59 carat minor oil Colombian emerald cocktail ring set in 18K yellow gold prongs, surrounded by round brilliant and baguette diamonds totaling 0.45 carats in platinum...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$140,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 15 Carat Eternity Band Ring F-G/VVS1-VS2
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Eternity band in platinum with eagle claw basket set GIA certified F-G/VVS1-VS2 (15) emerald cut diamonds. D15.38ct.t.w. Size 6.5
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2.47 Carat GIA Certified Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified natural emerald and diamonds ring.
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Band with Emerald Cut Diamonds
Located in Wailea, HI
15 Emerald Cut Diamonds set in a platinum mounting. 13.75 carats total weight Approximate weight per stone is from 0.92 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.75 Carat Colombian Emerald in 18k White Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold Art Deco inspired cocktail ring mounts this vibrant GIA certified 3.75 carat Colombian Emerald center stone and 156 round cut diamonds of 1.35 carats total.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Band with Emerald Cut Diamonds
Located in Wailea, HI
15 Emerald Cut Diamonds set in a platinum mounting. 13.79 carats total weight Approximate weight per stone is from 0.92 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$14,360Sale Price|20% Off
Gia Certified Platinum Toi Et Moi Ring with 2.81 Ctw Colombian Emerald & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
One heart shaped cut (7.76 x 6.20 x 4.19 mm) of a fancy light yellow diamond, VS-2 clarity, 1.049 carats. 46 calibrated round brilliants cuts diamonds, E color, VS-1 clarity, 0.68 c...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14k White Gold GIA 26.4ctw Ruby Emerald Diamond Handmade Bombe Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - No Heat - Purplish Red Color - 16.6ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA certified Emerald diamond ring 1.01ct VVS2 F engagement ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA certified diamond engagement ring made with a VVS2 center weighing 1.01 carats and side diamonds weighing 0.28 carats, classical beauty!
GIA Certified 6.40 Carat Blue Indicolite Tourmaline Vintage Retro Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 6.40 Carat Greenish Blue Indicolite Tourmaline and Diamond Vintage Retro Style Platinum 900 Ring. Size 10.75. Ideal as a men's statement ring or ladies cocktail ring. ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum
$26,800Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 8.08ct Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band 18k Rose Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning emerald cut diamond eternity band, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 15 emerald cut diamonds, 8.08 carats total. I/J color and VS clarity. Set in 18k rose gold, 4.39 grams, size 6...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$30,000Sale Price|20% Off
AMSTERDAM SAUER Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With SANTA MARIA Aquamarine & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: Mounted at the sides in flush three-prongs settings, with 2 well matched trillions brilliant cuts natural diamonds, with a weight of 2.12 carats, white colorless F color, V...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,592Sale Price|20% Off
Fine 9.99-Carat Tanzanite Emerald-Cut - GIA Loose Gemstone - Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This fine GIA 9.99-carat emerald-cut Tanzanite (15 × 11.5 × 7.4 mm) is a magnificent expression of rarity, light, and transformation.
Tanzanite, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier Panthère OpenWork necklace diamonds and emeralds with box and papers
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Panthère de Cartier necklace, white gold (750/1000), emerald eyes, onyx spots and brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 19.05 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
ART-DECO Platinum Clips-On Clusters Earrings With 6.24 Ctw Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: Mounted in prongs settings, with 14 graduated marquise cut diamonds, with a combined total weight of about 3.04 carats, white colorless F color, VS clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
$14,388Sale Price / set|20% Off
MUGHAL Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 20.68 Ctw In Diamonds & Carved Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
The earrings are fitted at the reverse with concealed gold posts for piercings and security French lever backs. Diamonds: Mounted in four-prongs settings, with 6 well matched marq...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
3ct Neon Green Swat Emerald Necklace with Diamonds, 18K Gold, Italy Mingora Mine
Located in Viena, Viena
the emeralds from the Swat Valley in Pakistan are known as Glowing Neon Green, the emerald crystals there are predominantly found in hexagonal forms and eye-clean crystals are rare, ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Tahitian Pearl Diamond Vintage Earrings Fine Antique GIA 15MM Huge 3.02 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
These gorgeous earrings have been stored away in a vault for years, and would make a perfect gift for yourself or someone special. 2 GIA CERTIFIED Huge Saltwater Tahitian Pearls 15...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
A Colombian Emerald and diamond three stone ring
Located in London, GB
A Colombian Emerald and diamond three stone ring, the central octagonal-cut emerald weighing 0.83 carats, accompanied with GCS gemological report stating to be of Colombian origin, f...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Discover the GIA Certified 15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, a timeless masterpiece of elegance, sophistication, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...
GIA Certified 15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Discover the GIA Certified 15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, a breathtaking masterpiece of grandeur, sophistication, and timeless elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...
15 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Collector’s Grade Grandeur Emerald Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 15 carats, emerald, statement ring, diamond ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Type IIa FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Type iia, approximately 15 carats, emerald, statement ring, diamond ring.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Emerald-cut Emerald Ring Statement 14K Gold Unparalleled Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 15 carats, emerald, statement ring, diamond ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Emerald-cut Statement VVS Gold Flawless-Level Presence Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 15 carats, emerald, statement ring, diamond ring.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Emerald-cut Statement 14K White Gold Iconic Presence Emerald Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 15 carats, emerald, statement ring, diamond ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Emerald-cut Statement / F color VS 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 15 carats, emerald, statement ring, diamond ring.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Emerald Halo Diamond Ring 18K Gold Collector’s Grade Grandeur
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 15 carats, emerald, halo, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Anniversary Band Has 15 Square Emerald Cut Diamonds 7..98 Ct .All Has GIA Certs
Located in Los Angeles, US
This 18 Kt White Gold Anniversary Band has 15 square cut diamonds, all comes individually with GIA certificates.Each diamond is over half a carat, D,E,F colors , clarities from IF ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 21.20ct. Emerald Cut Diamonds Sharing Prong Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA Certified 21.20ct. Emerald Cut Diamonds Sharing Prong Platinum Eternity Band Crafted in Platinum, showcasing 15 GIA Certified emerald-cut diamonds weighing 21.20 carats total. D...
Diamond, Platinum
15 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 15 carats, emerald, statement ring, diamond ring.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 18 Karat White Gold Pear Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA Certified 18k White Gold Pear Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring 3.55 carats of Emeralds 1.23 carats of Diamonds Pear Cut 18k White Gold GIA Certified
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold 3.00 CTW Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring 15 Gra
Located in Houston, TX
Estate 18K Yellow Gold 3.00 CTW Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring 15 Grams One Fine Quality Princess Cut Natural Colombian Emerald, Weighing Approximately 1.00 Carat Total ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Assher Brilliant Eternity Band Brilliant Iconic Presence Emerald Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 15 carats, round brilliant, eternity band, diamond band. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light. Colour family: Brilliant White....
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
Emerald and Diamond Ring
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The top and bottom of the ring have .15 carats of white G-H VS baguette-cut diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Unavailable
Sambia Emerald diamond ring
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold 2,01 ct emerald 4,09 ct diamond baquet and princess cut size 53 13,5 grams on top 15 mm wide GIA.
18k Gold
3 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The center is flanked by two trapezoid step cut diamonds each weighing .15-.20 carats each and ten step cut baguettes that measure between 2 x 2 and 2.5 x 2.5 mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Platinum 3.40 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond, Midcentury Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Ladies, platinum diamond ring with beautiful 3.40 carat Tourmaline center gemstone.
Tourmaline, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 15.18 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Vivid Diamonds eternity band crafted by hand in platinum, showcasing 15 spectacular GIA certified emerald cut diamonds weighing 15.18 carats total, G-H color, Internally Flawless-VVS...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
A perfectly proportioned Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire sits on a band on diamonds ♦ Metal: Platinum ♦ Diamond=2.02 carats I color VS1 clarity ♦ 20 Diamonds=.15 ♦ Circa 2018 ♦ Size 6...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds 15.58 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Vivid Diamonds eternity band crafted by hand in Platinum, showcasing 15 stunning emerald cut diamonds weighing 15.58 carats total, J color, VVS- VS clarity. Each diamond i...
Diamond, Platinum
All GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Ring 10.65 CT D-F IF-VS2 Platinum
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent GIA Certified eternity ring featuring 15 Emerald cut diamonds weighing 10.65 carats, crafted in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Emerald Cut Wedding Band 10.82 Carats D-F Fl VS2 Platinum 0.72 Avg
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
All GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamonds featuring 15 stones with a Color of D, E, F & Clarity FL-VS2, crafted in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Oval Cut Diamond Wedding Band 7.64 Carats D-F VVS-VS Platinum
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous GIA Certified diamond wedding band featuring 15 Oval Cut diamonds weighing 7.64 carats, crafted in Platinum. Average Diamond 0.50 CTS Color D-E-F Clarity VVS-VS2 Comfort Fi...
Diamond, Platinum
1950's 2.16 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond & Platinum Alternative Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a clean bright white emerald cut diamond weighing 1.86 carat, G color and VVS2 clarity Two baguette diamond accents weighing .15 carats each Top measures 8.7 mm and sits ...
Diamond, Platinum
Louis Newman & Co GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band 13.89 Carats
By Louis Newman & Company
Located in New York, NY
Every Stone hand selected to perfectly match in this hand made Uternity Style Wedding Band. Set in platinum, 15 GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamonds weighing 13.89 carats total with an...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamonds Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite eternity band finely crafted in platinum, with 15 GIA certified Emerald cut diamond, weighing a total 14.96 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
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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