.31 Carat Diamond Platinum Swirl Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple yet stylish 1940's swirl platinum diamond ring. 2 full cut diamonds set in platinum with 10
Category
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
31 Carat Diamond Ring
31 Carat Kunzite Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
), surrounded with 0.20ctw H/Si1 diamonds. Ring size 7.5, top is 26mm x 23mm. Marked 14k. Weight of the piece
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold
.31 Carat Diamond White Gold Criss Cross Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Three row criss cross diamond band ring, in 18k white gold with 21 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 31 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
$1,960,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 31 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
breathtaking 31.04-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond, cushion modified brilliant cut, exhibiting even color
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
.31 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Scarselli 31 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring VS1 Clarity in Platinum GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From SCARSELLI, a spectacular 31+ carat VS1 clarity Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring and other SCARSELLI
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
76 Carat Moonstone Oval Cab 0, 31 Carat Diamonds 14kt Solid Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Big Cocktail ring completely hand-made with a 76 carat Moonstone Cabochon measuring 27x33 mm
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
75 Carat Labradorite Oval Cab 0, 31 Carat Diamonds 14kt Solid Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Big Cocktail ring completely hand-made with a 75-carat
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amazing 23, 31 Carats of Ceylon Sapphire and Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From high jewelry collection, stunning ring with a big Ceylon sapphire of 20,33 carats and diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
18k Gold
GIA 10.08 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
stone has no fluorescence and is laser inscribed. The ring also features .31 carat in accent diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Nova 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 2.33 Carat Baguette and Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds = 2.33 carats The ring is stamped Nova 750 11862 Size 6.5 sizing may be available
Category
1990s American Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Art Deco .31 Carat Diamond Sapphire Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
sapphires tie the ring together beautifully and bring out the bright white center diamond. The .02ct. apx
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.365 Carat Diamond Ring G/SI1 18k White Gold, 31 Brilliant Cut Pave Diamonds
Located in Darmstadt, DE
0.365 Carat Diamond Ring G/SI1 18k White Gold, 31 Brilliant Cut Pave Diamonds. Stunning Piece of
Category
2010s German Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Engagement Ring Bridal Ring 14 Karat White Gold .31 Carat Total Weight
Located in Melbourne, FL
shank. The diamonds weigh .31 carat total and they are fine white in color and SI in clarity. The ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jochen Leën 31 Carat Paraïba Tourmaline Diamond Pave 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By Jochen Leën
Located in Antwerp, BE
31 carat, cabochon cut. Set with 1,59 carat of diamonds, VVS1 quality, DEF color.
Category
2010s Belgian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Brilliant .31 Carat Diamond Pave 14 Karat Yellow Fashion Feather Wreath Ring
By Garen Azatyan
Located in Little Neck, NY
leaf ring. Beautiful , delicate diamond leaf ring. The ring contains total of .31 carat round brilliant
Category
2010s American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Lorenz Bäumer 31 Carat Cushion Cut Spinel Sapphire White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Lorenz Baumer
Located in Paris, FR
2.66 cts white diamonds. Lorenz Bäumer was inspired by writing, one of his passion, to create this ring
Category
2010s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, White Gold
Cober 18 Carat Yellow Gold with Moonstone and 31 Brilliant-cut Diamonds Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
from Cober Jewellery adorned with a mesmerizing moonstone and surrounded by 31 brilliant-cut diamonds
Category
2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Engagement Ring .31 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco
Located in Tampa, FL
An antique engagement ring crafted in 18K white gold and features a .31ct. apx. European cut
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.01 Carat 14 Karat White Gold GSL Certified Princess Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
engraved with stone certificate number and carat weight. The ring jacket has 31 round diamonds, and 4
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
.76ct Diamond and Ruby Ring in Platinum
Unavailable
.76ct Diamond and Ruby Ring in Platinum
Located in Carmel, CA
additional .31 total carats of accent diamonds. This ring is size 6.75 and may be re-sized to fit.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco .31 Carat Diamond Platinum Dome Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Art Deco Platinum open work bead set dome engagement ring circa 1930 with all original old
Category
Vintage 1930s Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Piaget Diamond Set Heart Ring .31 Carat
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Piaget diamond set ring in 18k white gold. From the Piaget Heart collection, the ring is made up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Diamond Set Heart Ring .31 Carat
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Piaget diamond set ring in 18k white gold. From the Piaget Heart collection, the ring is made up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Criss Cross .31 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Tiffany & Co Etoile criss cross 18k ring with round diamonds in Platinum bezels set in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Synthetic Sapphire Ring, 18 Karat Gold European .31 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: European Carat
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Semi-Mount Halo Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Gold Round Diamonds .31 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
White Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 14k Round Brilliant .31 Carat Milgrain Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 Color: G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.31ctw Style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Full Circle Round Diamond Band .31 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
circle of round brilliant cut diamonds set in 4 prong "V" settings weighing 0.31 carats total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1.13ct Hexagon Salt and Pepper Diamond 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring AD1749-31
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A solid 14K rose gold ring featuring a hexagon-shaped salt and pepper diamond in the center
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold 2.62 Carat Total Weight Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Weight: .31 carats Ring Width: 10.28mm Rise Above Finger: 7.21mm Ring Size: 6.75 Ring Weight: 3.5
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Full Circle Round Diamond Band .31 Ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
circle of round brilliant cut diamonds set in 4 prong "V" settings weighing 0.31 carats total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Full Circle Round Diamond Band .31 Ct Size 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
circle of round brilliant cut diamonds set in 4 prong "V" settings weighing 0.31 carats total weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 18k Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
own touch of timeless elegance. Paired with .31 carats of bright diamonds, this ring blends
Category
20th Century Retro Dome Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy .31 Carat Pink Diamond Halo Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
rose gold center. GIA certified 21654240587 1 fancy intense pink diamond. Approximately .31 carats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold
1920s Art Deco GIA Certified .31 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
european cut diamond with awesome fire and brilliance. The ring is handcrafted in platinum with a picture
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style 31 Carat Green Turquoise Pyramid 14K Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
with a Genuine 31 Carat Green Turquoise Pyramid measuring 16x16 mm set in a 14 kt yellow solid gold
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 31 Carat Green Turquoise Pyramid 14K Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with a Genuine 31 Carat Green Turquoise
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 31 Carat Green Turquoise Pyramid 14K Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with a Genuine 31 Carat Green Turquoise
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 31 Carat Green Turquoise Pyramid 14K Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with a Genuine 31 Carat Green Turquoise
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sapphire - .65 carats Diamonds - .31 carats The perfect ring for your princess (Diana)!
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Retro Mixed Metal .31 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
centering box set 0.31ct EGL certified Old European Cut diamond graded F color and VS2 clarity. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Bridal Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
31 Carat Sapphire, Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
Magnificent ring with a very impressive 31 carats sapphire cabochon Very beautiful and unique
Category
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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C.Dunaigre Certified Brazilian Emerald and 38 Ct Diamond 3 Piece Set in Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Green Beryl, Platinum
Exquisite Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Panther Earring in 14K Yellow Gold
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By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
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Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Dress Size 42 US 6 - 8 Vintage 90s Iconic LBD
$1,295
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Rope Four-Row X Ring 5.5
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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2010s American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
AJD Glorious 8 Carat RARE Blue Green Indicolite Tourmaline Silver Cocktail Ring
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By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exceptionally rare translucent unique natural flashing sparkling blue green oval 8+ carat Brazilian Tourmaline .set in this lovely handmade ring. There are no scratches on this beau...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Indicolite, Sterling Silver, Silver
Roberto Cavalli Runway Fall 2006 Sequin Black Silk Chiffon Size 44 Plunging Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
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By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Insane Vintage 18ct White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Insane Vintage 18ct White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring the most outstanding chunky aquamarine stone with the most wonderful diamond shoulders! perfect statement ring! ...
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Vintage 1980s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
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Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
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1980s German Cocktail Dresses
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Located in OVIEDO, AS
Natural Colombian Emerald and diamond three stone Ring This Colombian emerald has a beautiful combination of color and tone. The emerald is 70% primary green color with a medium inte...
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Modern Three-Stone Rings
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By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Located in La Jolla, CA
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20th Century North American Solitaire Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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31 Carat Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact 31 carat diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 31 carat diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 31 carat diamond ring from LB Exclusive, Cartier and Roshe Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and emerald cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 31 carat diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a 31 Carat Diamond Ring?
The price for a 31 carat diamond ring starts at $1 and tops out at $4,725,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,869.
The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
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.
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 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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