Antique American Edwardian era 14k Gold 1900s MultiColor Natural Sapphire Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique American 14k Yellow Gold Multicolor Natural Sapphire Ring Edwardian era, American made Marked 'K14’ gold, acid tested 14K gold Top lozenge measures 3/4 inch long and 1/2 inc...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
$7,654 / item
H 1.19 in W 0.83 in L 0.2 in
Apollo’s Lyre Pendant, 18-carat pink gold, rubies and diamonds
By ASTROM
Located in PARIS, FR
Universe: Fine Jewellery Collection: Olympians Jewel type: Pendant Metal: 18-carat bright polished and engraved pink gold Sign of the god Apollo engraved on the back of the pendant S...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
305.13 Total Carat of Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Necklace Contains Sapphires Approximately 221 Carats Rubies Approximately 93 Carats Focal Point Contains Diamonds Approximately 0.63 Carats Sapphire Cabochons Approximately 0.50 Car...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Earrings Rubies and Diamonds, circa 1950 in Yellow 18 Carat Gold Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
Each clip holds eight diamonds: one of approximately 0.1 carat, three of 0.05 carat, four of 0.02 carat on each earring, and five cabochon rubies on each earring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Boucheron Ruby Bracelet Diamond Gold Platinum Burmese Ruby GIA, French
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A remarkable Boucheron bracelet crafted in 18k gold and platinum, featuring an impressive arrangement of carved cabochon rubies accented by diamonds. The bracelet is set with opulen...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
French 1960s Star Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Total weight of diamonds : 0.22 carat approximately. Total weight of ruby : 3 carats approximately.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Turquoise Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Long and slender, these earrings feature an oval motif set in the center with a ruby cabochon flanked on either side by 2 half-moon-cut turquoise stones.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Art Deco Diamond Ruby Platinum Vintage French Bulldog Dog Charm
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized platinum French Bulldog dog Bead set throughout with rose cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.30 carat total - eye clean and bright Accented by a 1.0 mm roun...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1970s Vourakis Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Trio Set
By Vourakis
Located in New York, NY
The ring is set with appx. 28 diamonds, weighing appx. 0.70 carats total.
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings Hoop Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pearls are suspended from 2 hoops set with round diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS1), via 2 decorative cabochon ruby rings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,002
W 0.52 in D 0.08 in L 0.83 in
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Emerald Ruby Cocktail Waiter Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
Set with carved onyx to represent the jacket, one emerald cut diamond and 13 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of 0.25 carats, 8 step and tapered step cut em...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
$13,754
W 2.05 in L 2.76 in
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Impressive 18Th Century Iberian (most probably Spanish origin) . Fifty one Cabochon Emerald weighing approx. 20 carat and Rose-Cut Diamond approx. 3.5 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
9.21 Cts F/VS1 AIG Round Diamonds Zambian Emerald Burma Ruby Necklace 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Specifications : Diamond Weight : 1.66 Carats Diamond Shape : Round Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Emerald Weight : Pear Shape Zambian Emerald Cabochon Cut of...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,950
H 1.18 in W 0.71 in L 1.26 in
ART DECO 1940 Italian Antique Ford T-Model Car Pendant Charm In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Period: Late art-deco, 1940. Rubies: Mount in bezel settings, with 2 round cabochons cut of natural pink rubies, with a combined weight of about 0.20 carats.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
Multi Gemstone Choker Necklace, Ring, Bracelet, and Earring Matching Set set in
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Earrings: Dimensions 22.85x19.60mm. Gross Weight 28.17. 2 Oval Cabochon Natural Rubies and 2 Oval Cabochon Natural Sapphires equal 4.0 carats. 2 Oval Cabochon Natural Emeralds in tot...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.5 in D 0.52 in L 1.58 in
GIA Antique Australian Opal 14K Pendant Natural Vintage Necklace Solid Gold Fine
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents GIA CERTIFIED ANTIQUE AUSTRALIAN OPAL VINTAGE 14K SOLID GOLD PENDANT! BEAUTIFUL NATURAL SOLID OPAL. AUTHENTIC HUGE ANTIQ IS OVER 100 YEARS OLD. ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,298 / set
H 0.47 in W 0.32 in D 0.24 in
MODERNIST Studs Earrings In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Two Precious Opals
Located in Miami, FL
Opal: Mounted in three-prongs settings, with 2 matching pear cabochons cut (12 x 8 x 4 mm) of natural opals, with a combined total weight of about 5.44 carats.
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$160,000
W 1.5 in L 6.88 in
David Webb Kingdom Bracelet Ram Aries Gold Platinum Gemstones Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The vintage Webb bangle is made of 18 karat yellow gold, platinum, cabochon rubies (approximately 0.75 carat total), emeralds (approximately 0.65 carat total), round brilliant cut di...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Keith Davis 12.33 ct Burma Ruby Ring
By Keith Davis
Located in Sarasota, FL
Available in size 8. 18k Hand fabricated ring by Keith Davis 12.33 carat cabochon Burma ruby 2 round diamonds weighing 0.25 carats Total Weight 12.39 grams Size 8
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
A Victorian Garnet And Diamond Scarab Pin/ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet and diamond scarab pin/ring, the body of the scarab formed by a red cabochon-cut garnet applied with rose-cut diamond-set decorations , the head set with an old Eu...
18k Gold, Silver
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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