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Women's 5 1/2 Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Fleur di Lis Cross Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Fleur di Lis Cross Signet Ring, Tiffany designer , Thomas Kurilla
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold/Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold/Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Size 7- This sparkling engagement ring
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Richard Krementz 18 Karat Platinum Diamond Pyramid Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
By designer Richard Krementz, this diamond ring is true to his design style! 18 karat yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Platinum Edwardian Aquamarine Solitaire Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Gorgeous Edwardian era c.1910 Aquamarine solitaire ring. The stone in Platinum topped 18 Carat
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

1930s Platinum Set Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
clarity. The band is modelled in 18 karat yellow gold . Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1970s 2, 80 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, mascaron hallmark and 18 karat white gold, owl hallmark. Solitaire retro ring, it
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Richard Krementz 18 Karat and Platinum Diamond Ring Set
Located in Cincinnati, OH
. Stamped "750" Ring 2: Platinum 9 graduated princess cut diamonds, approximately .84 total diamond
Category

Late 20th Century American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Light Yellow Clarity: VS2 Diamond: 2 trillion cut = 0.25cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: ring top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
IGI: 2029628G Diamond: 40 round brilliant cut = 0.80cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: ring top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2.43 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum, eagle head and dog head hallmarks. Magnificent daisy
Category

2010s French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French 1940s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. Splendid retro ring, it is adorned
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Charming antique ring, the upper part of the ring is
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Band Rings

Materials

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

Modern Pink Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. Superb sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

1920s Emerald Diamonds Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, mascaron hallmark and in 18 karat yellow gold. Elegant antique ring it presents a
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Womens Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires Star Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
For the Ladies, Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires Star Signet Ring. This year marks a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold GIA Diamond Star Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold GIA Diamond Star Signet Ring. Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Carnelian Platinum 18 Karat Rose Gold Intaglio Atlas Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
edges Tested as platinum and 18 karat gold Circa: 1890s Ring size: 7 1/2 and sizable Measures north to
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Opal Diamond Demantoid Garnet Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
age Completed by grooved gold shank Tested a platinum and 18 karat gold Circa: 1910 Ring size: 5 1/2
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold and Platinum PT900 Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A Gorgeous Estate ring with natural emeralds and diamonds set in a mix of Platinum PT900 and 18K
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Edwardian French Antique Emerald Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Ring size: 5 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 21.5 mm and sits
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Retro Dress Ring, 1940s
Located in Zurich, CH
Ravishing 18 karat yellow gold, platinum and diamond Retro dress ring from the 1940s. Eye-catching
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

New 1900s Style Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum. This charming and feminine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold/Platinum
Located in New York, NY
16 mm large Round Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold and Platinum
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

French 1920s Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum, dog head hallmark. Following
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French Art Nouveau Spirit Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, eagle and dog heads hallmarks. This ring is bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Womens Platinum GIA Diamond Star and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
For the Ladies, Platinum GIA Diamond Star and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring. This year marks a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Schlumberger Sixteen Stone Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold X Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum and 18 karat gold Fully signed for Schlumberger and Tiffany & Co. from the Sixteen Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

French Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum 3 Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. Magnificent, this ruby-diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century 4.22 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1950s Ring size: 7 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 23.0 mm and sits 9.0 mm high Total weight
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.62 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Scroll Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and 18 karat gold Circa: 1910 Ring size: 6 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 22.5 mm and sits
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.42 CTW Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as platinum Circa: 1910 Ring size: 6 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 12.0 mm and sits 6.0 mm
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

1.06 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Gold/Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams 2
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

"Steve the Pug" Signet Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
sizes up.) d Weights: Total ring weight: 24 grams Platinum weight: 7 grams 18 karat gold weight
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Tested as platinum Circa: 1910 Ring size: 4 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 11.0 mm
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

20th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Rosette Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. Feminine, this ring presents a round shape openwork
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Modern 3, 18 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. In the shape of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

McTeigue & Co. 1950's Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Feather Band Ring
By McTeigue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-split shoulders With grooved platinum shank Stamped for 18 karat gold and platinum With maker's mark for
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 3.58 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ballerina Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by grooved shank Stamped for platinum Circa: 1980s Ring size: 5 1/2 and sizable Measures north
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.63 Carats Diamond Sapphire Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Sapphires weigh approximately 0.78 carat total - transparent medium blue. Tested as platinum and 14 karat
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Platinum Marquise Diamond Peak Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
size is 7 1/2. The ring has been previously sized, the jeweler added three marquise shaped 14 Karat
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, own and grotesque hallmarks. Sublime Art Deco ring, it
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Hammerman Bros. Mid-Century 4.25 CTW Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Barrel Ring
By Hammerman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18 karat gold With maker's mark for Hammerman Bros. Circa: 1950s Ring size: 7 1/2 and sizable
Category

Vintage 1950s Dome Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 2.80 CTW Diamond Sapphire Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
split gold shoulders Tested as platinum and 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 1/2 and sizable
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

New French Natural Tahitian Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, eagle and dog heads hallmarks. Claw set with a tahitian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gol...

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grooved detail Tested as platinum and 14 karat gold Circa: 1920's Ring size: 6 1/2 and sizable Measures
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 1, 87 Carat Tanzanite Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. Charming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French, 1940s 6, 41 Carat Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. Incredible jewelry ring of the
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Green Tourmaline with Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
brilliant diamonds approximately 0.64 carats and 23.6 grams dwt. Size 5 1/2 with ring guard. Signed Webb, PT
Category

Vintage 1980s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

1930s Art Deco Duo 1 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, owl hallmark, and platinum, mascaron hallmark. Antique Art Deco ring
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 3.86 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and flanked by gold shank Stamped for platinum and 18 karat gold Circa: 1980s Ring size: 4 1/2 and
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

.80 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring and Wedding Band Platinum 18 Karat Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
These rings are a size 4 1/2. Metal Content: Guaranteed 900 Platinum & 18k Gold as stamped Stone
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.13 Carat No Heat Ruby Diamonds Ring 18 Karat and Platinum Fused
Located in New York, NY
18kt & Platinum Fused, 2 rings. can be resized, please inquire first. $28,000 Appraisal & GIA Report
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA 5.04 Carat Oval Yellow Intense Diamonds 18 Karat and Platinum 950 Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
platinum, and approximately 3.6 carat white Oval diamonds, G color, VS clarity , hand set for a maximum
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified 18 Karat Gold and Platinum 3.77 Carat Oval Zambian Emerald Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For sale is a gorgeous three stone ring that can symbolize your Past, Present, and Future together
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Sapphire Oval and Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.47ct Sapphire Oval & 0.27ctw Diamond Marquise & Round Platinum & 18K 2 Tone Gold Ring Approx.Wt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

GIA 5.04 Carat Oval Yellow Intense Diamonds 18 Karat and Platinum 950 Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
platinum, and approximately 3.6 carat white Oval diamonds, G color, VS clarity , hand set for a maximum
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

French Modern 2, 04 Carat Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. Oval shape, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Handcraft Sapphires Platinum Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
and diamonds. Diamonds weight 0.50 karat Sapphires weight 2 karat Ring total weight 10.60 grams Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 3.39 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and 18 karat gold Circa: 1910 Ring size: 5 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 13.5 mm and sits
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Edward Elise Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum & 18 Karat
Located in Tampa, FL
expertly set in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold and flanked by 2 excellent cut pear shape diamonds of
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

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2 Karat Platinum Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 2 karat platinum ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 858 vintage or 342 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 2 karat platinum ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing 2 karat platinum ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., David Webb and LB Exclusive each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 2 karat platinum ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 764 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and oval cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 2 karat platinum ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 2 Karat Platinum Ring?

The price for a 2 karat platinum ring starts at $229 and tops out at $1,575,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,219.

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.