Antique 1.41 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Emerald Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of emerald jewelry/estate jewelry. Emerald Quality Color Green Cut Emerald/Square Content 0....
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
GIA 3 Carat Diamond Ring. Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Engagement Ring IVS2
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certified Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.10-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: I Color Primary Stone Clarity:...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond 3-Stone Emerald-Cut Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple yet fine and stylish! This gold ring features 3 fine emerald-cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.50 carats, about half-a-carat each diamond!
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.38 Carat Colombian Emerald 3 Stone Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Stunning Platinum 3 Stone Ring Featuring A 3.38 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald (GIA Report #5222713474) Accented By 2 Emerald Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity and G Color Totaling App...
Emerald, Platinum
From $10,943 / item
Exceptional 6.79-Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Make an unforgettable statement with the Exceptional Emerald and Diamond Ring. This masterpiece centers on a striking 6.79-carat emerald-cut natural emerald, radiating a lush, vibran...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $13,708 / item
Exceptional 8.31-Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Make an unforgettable statement with the Exceptional Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. This masterpiece centers on a stunning 8.31-carat emerald-cut natural emerald, radiating a lush, v...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $32,200 / item
Exceptional 6.05-Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Make an unforgettable statement with the Exceptional Emerald and Diamond Ring. This masterpiece centers on a striking 6.05-carat emerald-cut natural emerald, radiating a lush, vibran...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Stone Emerald Ring 4 Carats Yellow Gold
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
3 Stone Columbian Emerald Cut ring set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3 Carat Colombian Emerald Three-Stone Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding timeless elegance, this exceptional three-stone cocktail ring features a magnificent 3 carat natural Colombian emerald at its heart.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.80 Carat Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring 14K Gold 3 Stone Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring – 2.80 Carat Emerald Trilogy Ring with 0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Halo Experience timeless luxury with this exquis...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.35tcw 14K Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate every moment with our Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring. Embracing a captivating 3.90-carat emerald cut emerald, elegantly placed east to west in a secure half-bezel setti...
Emerald, 14k Gold
"2.40 Carat Platinum Emerald & Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring"
Located in Jupiter, FL
A classic among engagement rings, this genuine emerald, and tapered diamond engagement ring features a vibrant round Colombian emerald. The genuine rare gemstone has an incredibly de...
Emerald
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Emerald Cut D Color Flawless Clarity Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ring features a 3.16 carat emerald cut diamond, GIA certified for its superior quality, set in a timeless in 18K White Gold band. The central diamond is accented by tape...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.66 carat Emerald-Cut 3-Stone 18k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful 18k White Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring Three Emerald-Cut Diamonds Prong-Set in a Raised 18k White Gold Gallery Center Stone Weight = 4.17 ct Color = J Clarity = SI Appr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Ring H VVS1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VVS1 Clarity Jewelry Type: Engage...
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 6.39 Carat Emerald-Cut Sapphire & Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring showcasing a no-heat 6.39-carat emerald-cut blue sapphire from Sri Lanka, set in a four-prong setting. The center stone is flanked by two step-cut trapezoi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3 Carat Colombian Emerald in 18K White Gold Ring & Round Cut Diamond Halo
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
3-carat Colombian emerald ring, set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
7.60 Carat Emerald and 1.30 Carat Shield cut Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with an AGTA certified Zambian Emerald weighing 7.60 carats and a pair of accenting Shield cut side Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.30 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 3-Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set with Matching Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant three-stone engagement ring set, showcasing a striking emerald-cut diamond at the center, beautifully flanked by tapered baguette diamonds. The accompanying contoured wedd...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.24tcw Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond 3 Stone Solitaire 14K Ring Gift
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic modern dark green emerald & round diamond three-stone men's unisex ring in 14K yellow gold. This unique solitaire ring carries an emerald in a secure hand beze...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Ct. Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring FLAWLESS CLARITY
Located in Chicago, IL
Center Diamond Details: Carat Weight: 3 carats Color: G offering bright, white brilliance Clarity: Internally Flawless Shape: Emerald Cut — known for its hall-of-mirrors effect a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Cartier 5.36 Carats Total Square Emerald Cut 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 This stunning Art Deco-era Cartier engagement ring features a striking 4.64 carat square emerald cut diamond at its center, set in a crisp, high-polish platinum sett...
Diamond, Platinum
6.17 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features 2 accenting Tapered Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.80 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
Oval Cut 3 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
3.03 Carat Colombian Emerald of legendary status. This Emerald bears a vibrant, deep, green color hue that radiates brilliantly under sunlight. This Emerald stone looks and feels ali...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Oval Cut Colombian Emerald and Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic Cocktail ring is a true gem in every sense of the word. It features a stunning 3 Carat Colombian Emerald that is set in 18 karst White gold.
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond 5.43 Carat Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- GIA Certified Colombian Emerald 5.43 Carats, 2 Emerald Cut Diamonds, H Color VS1 Clarity 0.90 Carats, G Color VS2 Clarity 0.90 Carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Emerald Cut Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, 17.48 Carats, 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted in 18K white gold, this remarkable ring is centered around a 17.48-carat natural emerald cut emerald framed by 1.03 carats of natural diamonds.
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
4.95tcw 18K 3 Stone Emerald Cut Emerald & Oval Reddish-Pink Sapphire Gypsy Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a breathtaking, emerald, and reddish-pink sapphire gypsy ring. The center stone is a stunning 3.30-carat, emerald cut. This gemstone displays deep green color and ve...
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Heart Engagement Ring Sapphires 18K White Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Toi et Moi (You and Me) engagement ring features a pair of romantic, heart-shaped sapphires weighing a combined 1.10 carats, beautifully set in premium 18k white gold. The design per...
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 6.16 Carat Diamond Emerald Cut and Trapezoid 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 5.36 carat natural emerald cut diamond three stone cathedral engagement ring in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier, 3.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This absolutely stunning three stone diamond ring by Cartier features a 3.00 carat emerald cut diamond with F color and VS1 clarity, flanked by two trillion cut diamonds weighing app...
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut .38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $80 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .24ct Cut: Emerald C...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Diamond and Emerald Open Ring, 0.91 Carat Diamond, 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted in 18K white gold, this contemporary open ring pairs a 0.91-carat natural emerald cut diamond with a 0.66-carat natural emerald in a refined two-stone composition.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.05tcw 18K Vivid Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & Pear Diamond 3 Stone Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A classic Colombian emerald and diamond engagement, statement, or right-hand ring. Dexterously crafted in 18K gold this ring features a 5.14-carat natural Colombian emerald, emerald ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Royal Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Elevate your jewelry collection with this breathtaking, full-eternity gemstone band. Exquisitely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, this ring features a continuous, unbroken circle of...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 10.03 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A true investment piece with aesthetic value that's unmatched. Center Stone: Carat: 10.03 Carat Color: J Clarity: VS1 Cut: Emerald Certificate: GIA Measurement: 15.62 x 10.14 x 4....
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$5,759Sale Price|20% Off
Zambian Emerald and Emerald-Cut Diamond Open Ring, 1.14 Carats, 14K Solid Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
An emerald-cut diamond and vibrant Zambian emerald meet in a refined open-ring composition that celebrates contrast, color, and balance.
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,288Sale Price|20% Off
1.02 Carat Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This exquisite 14K white gold emerald ring showcases a captivating 1.02 carat natural Zambian emerald in a classic emerald cut design.
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
White Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring - 18k Emerald Cut .51ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .41ctw Cut: Emerald ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 4.29ct Emerald Cut & Trapezoids 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive GIA 4.29ctw Emerald Cut Trilogy Diamond Engagement Anniversary Platinum Ring This Impressive ring will take your breath away! Wonderful opportunity to own a HUGE 100% NAT...
Diamond, Platinum
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1.70 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring F VS2
Located in Chicago, IL
original vintage engagement ring features a substantial 1.70ct emerald cut diamond in and utterly classic platinum setting with tapered baguette diamond accents. It is a high quality...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 3 Carat Cabochon Cut Colombian Emerald Bezel in 20K Yellow Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Vintage Rings - Metal: 20K Yellow Gold - Weight: 14 grams - Setting: Bezel - Size: 6.25 - Measurements: 17 X 16 MM ________________________________ Center Ston...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Oval Untreated Natural Ruby Engagement Three-Stone Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
The stunning, delicate ring is set with three fine 100% natural rubies that have excellent cutting proportions and possesses extremely fine color saturation and brilliance. They have...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3 Carat Center VVS1 -D Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 8.3 Carats Total
Located in Tustin, CA
Incredible ring features a GIA certified 3 carat cut-cornered step cut (emerald cut) diamond center stone with a clarity of VVS1 and a color of D and 5.3 carats of surrounding diamon...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Sapphire Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring Engagement
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Stunning platinum ruby and sapphire "Toi et Moi" Cross Over Ring. This bypass ring is very well crafted in solid Platinum(different metals available). Features a round-cut ruby nea...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...
4.42 Carat TW Colombian Emerald with Round & Emerald Cut Diamond Halo 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Cocktail Ring - Metal: 18K White, Yellow Gold - Weight: 6.91 Grams - Style: Art Deco - Setting: Prong - Size: 7 (adjustable) - Ring Measurements: 2.7 x 2.0...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat, D Color Emerald-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, GIA Certified.
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Three-Stone Engagement Ring featuring a 3.02-carat, Emerald-cut diamond GIA certified as D color and VS1 in clarity. The center diamond is elegantly accompanied by two Tra...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Certified 2.05 Carat Colombian Emerald in Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes made this classic and elegant three-stone ring to show off a beautiful old European cut diamond, but no sooner did he finish the ring than a dealer in New York made him...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat E Color VS Emerald Square Diamond Cut 18K White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a stunning 3-carat emerald square-cut diamond, certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.05 Zambian Emerald Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Greenville, DE
The Emerald and Diamond 3 stone ring is crafted in 18k white gold with a 18k yellow gold box and features (1) Emerald cut Zambian Emerald weighing 2.05ct and flanked by (2) half moon...
Emerald, 18k Gold
0.77 Carat Emerald Sapphire Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold sapphire ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.571 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphie Shape: Emerald Carat: 0.77 Colo...
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.45 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Emerald Gold Ring
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Details Type: Diamond Weight: 1.45 Carat Color: White Cut: Round Clarity: VS2 Color Grade: I Gemstone 2 Type: Diamond Weight: 0.75 Carat Color: White Cut: Rose Clarity: VS2...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 6.01 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring showcasing a 6.01 carat emerald-cut diamond, certified by GIA as H color and SI1 clarity. The center stone is accented by trillion-cut diamonds totaling 1....
Diamond, Platinum
$26,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 3 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The centerpiece is a 3 carat natural emerald, certified by GRS (GemResearch Swisslab), displaying a rich vivid green color and sourced from Zambia.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Dalben Design 3, 16 Carat Emerald Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k rose gold matte finishing ring with a 3,16 carat bezel-set oval faceted cut emerald. Ring size 7 1/4 USA - EU 55 re-sizable to most finger sizes. Be...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 1.17ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .6...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 3 Stone Ring with Emerald cut Blue Sapphire
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Behold a masterpiece of unparalleled beauty and sophistication: a magnificent three-stone ring, exquisitely crafted in lustrous 950 platinum. At its heart lies a captivating 12.02 ca...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.45 Carat F/VVS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement 3 Stone Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 3.45 Carat F/VVS2 Emerald Cut Natural Diamond With Trillion Cut Side Stone Engagement Ring. Adorned along the sides are 2 triangular-cut diamonds, weighing 1.07 carats....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.70 Carats Emerald Cut Chrome Tourmaline and Trapezoid Diamond 3 Stone Ring
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
What a rich and classic looking ring! Sure to get compliments every time you wear it. Ring Details: Emerald Cut Chrome Tourmaline (11.7 x 11.3 mm) weighing 6.75 Carats Very S...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Topaz and Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 3 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Topaz and Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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