Victorian 18 Carat Gold Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1894. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Band Width: 6mm Weight: 2.1g
Diamond, Sapphire, 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 form an alternating pattern. The centre sapphire is 0.35 carat, the two lower sapphire...
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 G color, VS2 clarity weighing 0.70 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 3.84 Carat Garnet and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique garnet ring is hallmarked to the interior with the maker's mark, the gold guarantee mark (crown), the 18k fineness mark (18), the Birmingham assay office hallmark (ancho...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Pair Victorian "Belt" Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - 1894
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
Each of the napkin rings are fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1894 together with the makers mark for the well renowned silversmith, James Dixon and Sons Ltd.
Sterling Silver
$2,041 / set
H 2.56 in W 5.32 in D 4.73 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, G. M. Jackson, London 1894
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1894 by G. M. Jackson, this superb set of six antique Victorian sterling silver napkin rings are embellished with intricate foliate and floral engraved borders.
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 H color, VS1 clarity weighing 1.12 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
$543Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 5.25 in D 3.5 in
Gorham Brilliant-Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Moon Flask Decanter
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Made by Gorham in Providence in 1894. Round body with thumb ring handle. Cut ornament in arched frames.
Sterling Silver
Circa 1894 to 1924 Arts and Crafts Gorgeous Vivid Blue Moon Stone 14kt Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is some information on this absolutely stunning example of an Arts and Crafts Rare Moon Stone Ring. Arts and Crafts jewelry (1894–1923) http://www.gia.edu/images/12047_why...
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance Gold Marriage Ring with Table-Cut Rock Crystal
Located in Chicago, IL
Literature: For comparisons, see ex-Harari Collection (a square box ring set with a ruby; published in Boardman, 1977, no. 173); Oxford, Ashmolean Museum, F466 (a similar ring set wi...
Rock Crystal, Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Pearl Locket Front Navette Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Inside the band an inscription reads " J.M.F May 16th 1894. Ring Size: UK P 1/2, US 8 Height: 20.9 mm Width: 11.5 mm
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.
White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Allsopp Bros. 14 Karat Multi-Tone Gold Butterfly Amethyst Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
It is signed A*14K which is the makers mark of Allsopp Bros. who were in business out of Newark NJ from 1894 - 1937. The ring is mostly 14K yellow gold except for the contrasting 14K...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wide 15ct gold band holds two lovely pearls that sit in either side of a sparkly 3pt diamond. 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
It is hallmarked London 1894. The ring is a US 9.5 and can be resized if needed.
Diamond, 18k 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 a warm antique tone.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k 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 stunning Victorian ring, expertly crafted from luxurious 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Old Cut Ring, 1894
Located in London, GB
Marked 18 carat gold. London hallmark, 1894. UK finger size 'T'.
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 AUTHENTIC English Victorian OPAL and DIAMOND 3 stone ring designed as a graduated circula...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Heart Ring Darling Locket Dated 1894
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
All set in 18ct Yellow Gold and complete with clear hallmarks which date the ring as Birmingham 1894. This is a very unique and highly sought after piece with a romantic message th...
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 hued 22k yellow gold.
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Five Stone Ring, Circa 1894
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
The diamonds, which are Old Mine cut are bright and lively complimenting the rubies further. The ring retains its full hallmarks which are clear and well defined showing the ring was...
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 to the exterior, and is inscribed to the interior 'Ellen Tuson, died March 13th 18...
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 shades.
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
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Flower Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Flower Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Weight: 4.40 grams Diamond: 7 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .50 approx. Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. PT...
Diamond, Platinum
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
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
French 19th Century Napoleon 3 18 Karat Rose Gold Hematite Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. Lovely antique ring, it is closed set in the center of an octagonal hematite surrounded by a chiseled decoration imitating diamonds. On both sides, the st...
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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
Tiffany & Co. 1.38 Carat VS2, G Color Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A true design masterpiece, the Tiffany® Setting is the world’s most iconic engagement ring. Flawlessly engineered, the six-prong setting virtually disappears and allows the brilliant...
White 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
$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
Edwardian Ring Solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Set Diamond Band
Located in Addison, TX
Presenting A: Solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum set Diamond Edwardian Ring Band Size 6.75 There are natural diamonds prong set in platinum on a 18K Yellow gold ring band The dia...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion 0.74 cts F VVS1 Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Soleste Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Double Halo with Bead Set Diamond Band Ref. number: 67806719 / T03040218 Metal: Platinum Pt950 Size: 7 sizable Measure...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire, Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Snake Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stunning snake design of this ring is fantastic and has so much detail. It coils around the finger with a textured tail and sapphire set eyes and also a diamond on top of his hea...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø5.5US/4.3 gr
Located in SE
European Halo Ring with 18K White Gold on Yellow Gold crown featuring natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds of various old cuts. Swedish hallmarks ,18K , maker's hallmarks . Date com...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$8,576 / item
Tiffany & Co Mint Green Tourmaline & Diamond ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany & Co Mint Tourmaline & Diamond ring. This exquisite piece is set in Platinum, featuring a beautiful Green, Mint cushion Tourmaline, approx 1.17ct. Set with Diamonds on the...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic six prong diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 1.5ct round brilliant cut diamond mounted in a two tone 14k yellow and white gold solitaire setting. The stone has been metic...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic style victorian five stone ring holds a total of 25pts of diamonds all set in simple claw settings. Made in Birmingham, England. Ring Size: I 1/2 or 4 1/2 Band Width:...
Diamond, Gold
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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.