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Handcrafted 18k Gold 15 Ct Zambian Emerald & Diamonds Ring
Handcrafted 18k Gold 15 Ct Zambian Emerald & Diamonds Ring

Handcrafted 18k Gold 15 Ct Zambian Emerald & Diamonds Ring

Located in New Delhi, Delhi

Impressive big size Cabochon Zambian Emerald and Diamonds ring, a truly unique piece of jewelry

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1.58 ct. Fire Opal and .15 ct Diamonds Split Shank 18k Gold Ring
1.58 ct. Fire Opal and .15 ct Diamonds Split Shank 18k Gold Ring

1.58 ct. Fire Opal and .15 ct Diamonds Split Shank 18k Gold Ring

By Nancy Phillips

Located in Eugene, OR

Only 1 available! Embodying uniqueness, passion, and creativity, this bewitching cocktail ring

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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

15 Ct. Jadeite and Diamond Ballerina Ring 14 Karat White Gold
15 Ct. Jadeite and Diamond Ballerina Ring 14 Karat White Gold

15 Ct. Jadeite and Diamond Ballerina Ring 14 Karat White Gold

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Spectacular, oval-shaped cabochon cut natural jadeite and diamond ring styled as a Ballerina ring

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

15 Ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion GIA Diamond Trinity Engagement Ring Scarselli
15 Ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion GIA Diamond Trinity Engagement Ring Scarselli

15 Ct Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion GIA Diamond Trinity Engagement Ring Scarselli

By SCARSELLI

Located in New York, NY

GIA-certified 15+ carat Fancy Intense Yellow cushion-cut diamond three-stone engagement ring

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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

18kt White Gold Semi Precious Stoned 15 Ct. Topaz and 5ct Diamond Pavé Ring
18kt White Gold Semi Precious Stoned 15 Ct. Topaz and 5ct Diamond Pavé Ring

18kt White Gold Semi Precious Stoned 15 Ct. Topaz and 5ct Diamond Pavé Ring

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful semi precious stones and diamond pavé ring. The inside of the ring are 2 hearts engraved

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond
Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond

Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond

By Syna Jewels

Located in Fort Lee, NJ

Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamond 0,.15 ct approx Ring size US 7, can be sized as per request

Category

2010s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Early 20th C. 15 Ct Rose Gold 0.52 Carat Diamond Ring
Early 20th C. 15 Ct Rose Gold 0.52 Carat Diamond Ring

Early 20th C. 15 Ct Rose Gold 0.52 Carat Diamond Ring

$1,664Sale Price|20% Off

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Early 20th C. 15 Ct Rose Gold 0.52 Carat Diamond Ring

Located in Worcester, GB

Early 20th c. 15 ct Rose Gold 0.52 carat Diamond ring Early 20th c. Set with an old

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Early 20th Century British Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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14Kt Gold Ruby Ring: Stunning 15 Ct Ruby Diamond Halo Ring
14Kt Gold Ruby Ring: Stunning 15 Ct Ruby Diamond Halo Ring

14Kt Gold Ruby Ring: Stunning 15 Ct Ruby Diamond Halo Ring

Located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka

appeal. Ruby Weight: Features an impressive 15 CT ruby at the center, exuding vibrant hues and symbolic

Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Rare 15 Ct Kashmir Mint Tourmaline & Diamond 18K Ring
Rare 15 Ct Kashmir Mint Tourmaline & Diamond 18K Ring

Rare 15 Ct Kashmir Mint Tourmaline & Diamond 18K Ring

Located in Mill Valley, CA

brilliance to shine even brighter. The band of the ring is adorned with diamonds that add a touch of opulence

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Anniversary Band Has 15 Square Emerald Cut Diamonds 7..98 Ct .All Has GIA Certs
Anniversary Band Has 15 Square Emerald Cut Diamonds 7..98 Ct .All Has GIA Certs

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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Modern Ring 18 kt White Gold Diamonds 0, 15 ct Orsini Italy Modifiable
Modern Ring 18 kt White Gold Diamonds 0, 15 ct Orsini Italy Modifiable

Modern Ring 18 kt White Gold Diamonds 0, 15 ct Orsini Italy Modifiable

By Orsini Gioielli

Located in Valenza, IT

0,15 ct – Misura dito: IT 13,5 / EU 53,5 – Possibilità di adattamento su richiesta (1 misura di

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Black Diamond Ring
18 Karat White Gold Black Diamond Ring

18 Karat White Gold Black Diamond Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

measures 1.5 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .15 ct. Diamond clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.25 Weight

Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Black Diamond Ring
18 Karat White Gold Black Diamond Ring

18 Karat White Gold Black Diamond Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .15 ct. Diamond clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.25 Weight: 0.9

Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold

David Yurman 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Stax Chain Link Ring
David Yurman 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Stax Chain Link Ring

David Yurman 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Stax Chain Link Ring

By David Yurman

Located in Washington Depot, CT

. Shank: 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .15 ct. Ring Size: 5 Weight: 3.3 gr./ 2.1 dwt

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band

Located in Washington Depot, CT

diamond weight: .15 ct. Diamond clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 Weight: 0.9 dwt. / 1.5 gr. Stamped: 750

Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

22K 15 Ct Oval Faceted Amethyst & Diamond Ring W Appraisal
22K 15 Ct Oval Faceted Amethyst & Diamond Ring W Appraisal

22K 15 Ct Oval Faceted Amethyst & Diamond Ring W Appraisal

Located in Eagan, MN

This is just a beautiful ring. The large amethyst stone is beautifully cut and it has 2 diamonds

Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

David Yurman Authentic Black Orquid Diamond Albion Ring 7.5 0.22 Ct Sil 15 mm
David Yurman Authentic Black Orquid Diamond Albion Ring 7.5 0.22 Ct Sil 15 mm

David Yurman Authentic Black Orquid Diamond Albion Ring 7.5 0.22 Ct Sil 15 mm

By David Yurman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic David Yurman Black Orquid Diamond Albion Ring Size 7.5 0.22 Ct Sil 15 mm DY372 Retail

Category

1990s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare 15 ct Kashmir Mint Tourmaline & Diamond 18K Ring
Rare 15 ct Kashmir Mint Tourmaline & Diamond 18K Ring

Rare 15 ct Kashmir Mint Tourmaline & Diamond 18K Ring

Located in Mill Valley, CA

Gorgeous natural rare Kashmir "mint" indicolite tourmaline ring. This gemstone screams red carpet

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Amethyst Cocktail Ring

Amethyst Cocktail Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

15 Ct cocktail ring with diamonds set in 18K gold

Category

American Fashion Rings

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By Steven Battelle

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Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 22k Gold

South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.55 Carats 18K White Gold 14-15 MM
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South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.55 Carats 18K White Gold 14-15 MM

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

18K White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 mm flanked with numerous diamonds weighing 1.55 carats. Comes in Rose Gold

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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hermes Birkin 30 Lime Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 30 Lime Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 30 Lime Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

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By Hermès

Located in London, GB

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Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress
Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress

Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Never worn Paco Rabanne Gold chain link sleeveless cocktail dress. New with tag. In excellent condition. Fit size 4-6

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20th Century Cocktail Dresses

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Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915

Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915

Located in London, GB

Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

Gucci By Tom Ford Runway Bodycon Halterneck G Buckle Dress, Spring-Summer 1998
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By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Geneva, CH

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GRS Certified 5.14 Carat Natural Untreated Unheated Red Ruby Diamond Ring
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By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

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2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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By Prada

Located in Boca Raton, FL

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By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

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Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace

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By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

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Alexander McQueen metallic tweed high collar skirt suit, fw 2004

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

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GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
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GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in Zurich, CH

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Leather Canvas Trotter Monogram Suitcase Luggage Bag
1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Leather Canvas Trotter Monogram Suitcase Luggage Bag

1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Leather Canvas Trotter Monogram Suitcase Luggage Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Sheffield, GB

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1970s European Suitcases and Trunks

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15 Ct Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 15 ct diamond ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 85 vintage or 112 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 15 ct diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 15 ct diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but LB Exclusive, Kabana and Diana M. Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our 15 ct diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 58 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 15 Ct Diamond Ring?

Prices for a 15 ct diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $180 and can go as high as $2,750,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,851.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.