Victorian 18 Carat Gold Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
each. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1894. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Band Width: 6mm Weight: 2.1g
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Pearl Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1894
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Pearl Gypsy Ring Hallmarked 15ct Gold Chester 1894 Made in 15ct yellow gold with
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring, circa 1894
Located in London, GB
This checkered Victorian ring is a great statement piece. Five blue sapphires and five diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier 1894 Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum, G VS2
By Cartier
Located in Honolulu, HI
Cartier 1894 Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum, features a round brilliant cut diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 3.84 Carat Garnet and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
office hallmark (anchor) and the date letter for 1894 (u). This impressive ring is supplied with an IDGL
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Pair Victorian "Belt" Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - 1894
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
napkin rings are fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1894 together with the makers mark for the well renowned
Sterling Silver
Cartier 1895 Solitaire Brilliant-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 1.12Carats
By Cartier
Located in Honolulu, HI
Cartier 1894 Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum, features a round brilliant cut diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Gorham Brilliant-Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Moon Flask Decanter
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant-cut-glass and sterling silver decanter. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1894. Round body
Sterling Silver
Circa 1894 to 1924 Arts and Crafts Gorgeous Vivid Blue Moon Stone 14kt Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring. Arts and Crafts jewelry (1894–1923) http://www.gia.edu/images/12047_why_1355960841144.png
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance Gold Marriage Ring with Table-Cut Rock Crystal
Located in Chicago, IL
; published in Taylor, 1998, no. 664); London, Victoria & Albert Museum, 30-1894 (a similar ring set with a
Rock Crystal, Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Pearl Locket Front Navette Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
karat yellow gold. Inside the band an inscription reads " J.M.F May 16th 1894. Ring Size: UK P 1/2, US
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Moonstone Diamond Band 18 Karat Gold Vintage Ring English
Located in Torrance, CA
Antique Victorian moonstone & diamond ring (circa 1894) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Five
White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Allsopp Bros. 14 Karat Multi-Tone Gold Butterfly Amethyst Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
business out of Newark NJ from 1894 - 1937. The ring is mostly 14K yellow gold except for the contrasting
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. Hallmarked Chester 1894. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band Width: 7mm Weight: 2.1g
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
18 Karat Five Diamond Studded Snake Ring HM 1894
Located in Baltimore, MD
1894. The ring is a US 9.5 and can be resized if needed.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Diamond & Pearl Ring, Hallmarked London 1894
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond & Pearl Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked London 1894 Step back in time with this
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Old Cut Ring, 1894
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian five stone carved ring set with old cut diamonds with an approximate total weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1894 Victorian Antique Opal and Diamond Wedding Anniversary 18K Gold Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
English 1894 Victorian 3 Stone Antique Opal & Diamond Wedding Anniversary 18K Gold Ring Band
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Heart Ring Darling Locket Dated 1894
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This genuine antique Victorian ring is adorned with a Diamond heart surrounded by engraved Ivy
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1894 22 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Essex, GB
A highly rare Victorian wedding band ring. This light weight D-shaped band is crafted in a warm
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Five Stone Ring, Circa 1894
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A beautiful late Victorian 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond five stone ring, dating from 1894. The
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18ct Gold Engraved Memorial Ring, 1893
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian 18ct yellow gold engraved Memorial ring. The ring is engraved with a foliate decoration
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vilhelm Lauritzen Ring Christiansborg Chandelier
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vilhelm Lauritzen 1894-1984. Christiansborg / B&G ring chandelier, brass with five matte opal glass
Edwardian Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds five diamonds which total 15pts. The glossy gold band is modelled in 18ct gold and hallmarked Birmingham 1891. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Band Width: 6.5mm Weight: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1938 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K White Gold ØUS5.75 / 1.9 gr
Located in SE
Elegant Emerald and Diamonds Ring with curved band in solid 18ct White Gold with bezel set natural emerald cut Emerald stone 4.5 mm x 4 mm x 3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct of vivid Green...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fine Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in New York, NY
Classic, elegant estate Art Deco period 3.56 Carat natural blue sapphire diamond 18K white gold engagement ring Early 20th Century Circa 1920 Sapphire: 3.56 carats, octagonal, step c...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Orloff of Denmark, 1.32 Carat Basalt Sapphire Diamond Ring set in 14K White Gold
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Unheated Bluish Green Basalt Sapphire Diamond Ring set in 14 Karat White Gold: In the realm of pure enchantment, behold the captivating beauty of a bluish-green basalt sapphire rin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Hand Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a rare and absolutely incredible antique engagement ring that was crafted during the art nouveau period from solid 14k yellow gold. It features a fine diamond with a uni...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The old mine cut diamonds in this ring total 35pts and are bright and sparkly. They are encased in an 18carat gold band with panel detail. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Ring Face Width...
Diamond, Gold
Tiffany & Co Soleste 0.71 Carat Certified D Natural Diamond Engagement Halo Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Tiffany & Company Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring. The centerstone is a 0.44 carat D Color, SI1 clarity, signed Tiffany and Co certified Diamond set with additional ro...
Diamond, Platinum
C1890 Victorian 18K 5 Diamond Ring marked E&B
Located in Baltimore, MD
C1890 Victorian 5 graduated full cushion cut Diamond Ring marked E&B set in a carved 18K gold frame with half moon shaped shoulders. Diamonds are .30 total weight, GH colorVS/SI. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds totalling 20pts. They are bright and have a lovely sparkle and are set in star settings. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1912. There is ...
Diamond, Gold
$1,772 / item
Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring....
Garnet, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Elegant Tiffany Soleste Engagement Ring with a 0.43ct Emerald Cut Center Diamond, Halo Setting, and Pavé Platinum Band. - The Tiffany & Co. Soleste® Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement ...
Diamond, Platinum
Edouard Rambaud Style Byzantine Pearl Dangle Clip Earrings
Located in Atlanta, GA
These elegant clip-on earrings have a design reminiscent of French designer Edouard Rambaud's works. The Byzantine-inspired dangling shape features shiny, gilded metal that is textur...
Gilt Metal
$3,995Sale Price|39% Off
Natural 1.0 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in Vintage Platinum Setting in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 1.0ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Vintage Setting Shop this platinum natural diamond engagement ring and other styles on our storefront. The center diamond is approximately...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.82 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a GIA Certified 1.82 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and 0.86 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands o...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,500
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection 2015 Sample Wedding Dress Vanilla Cream Like with all lighter neutrals, sometimes this leans more yellow, and sometimes this leans more ivory B...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
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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