Gubelin Certified 0.82 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 4 ROUND DIAMONDS, 0.25 CARATS 8 TAPERED DIAMONDS, 0.25 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT BURMESE RUBY, 0.82 CARATS GUBELIN LAB CERTIFIED, Red Introducing our exquisite unisex ring wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4 Carat Vivid Red NO HEAT Ruby Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
4.00-Carat Vivid Red NO HEAT Ruby Unheated – Mozambique – GIA Certified Experience the pinnacle of rarity and beauty with this extraordinary 4-carat natural ruby, exhibiting the cov...
Diamond, Ruby
8.76 Carat Burma No Heat Star Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring size 6, adjustable. Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: Platinum (PT900) Weight: 7.93 grams Ring size 6 Center Stone Details: Type: Star Ruby Carat: 8.76 Carat Origin: ...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
SSEF Certified 1.08 Carat Burma No-Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 4 ROUND DIAMONDS 0.23 CARATS 4 TAPERED DIAMONDS 0.23 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT PIGEON BLOOD BURMESE RUBY 1.08 CARATS GUBELIN LAB CERTIFIED, PIGEON BLOOD RED Introducing ou...
Diamond, Ruby
Burma Ruby 3.7 Carats AGL Graded No Heat and Diamond Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This ruby and diamond ring features a 3.70 carats no heat Burmese oval ruby, surrounded by round diamonds weighing approximately 2.70 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 3.8 Carat Oval No Heat Burma Ruby Ring & Diamond Halo in Platinum
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 3.80 carat Purplish Red oval cut no heat Burma Ruby. This ruby is radiating a rich, vivid red color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4.11 Carat No Heat Burmese Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Burmese Star Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Platinum Cocktail Ring, center securely set with a Burmese Star Ruby, weighing approx. 4.11 Carat, NO Heat, GIA # 2215136573; s...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Diamond 4.69 Carat Rose Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby, weighing 4.34 carat and Diamond weighing 0.35 Carat 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring – a masterpiece of timeless elegance an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,888Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite GIA Certified No-Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning, one-of-a-kind ring, featuring a GIA certified, no indication of heating cabochon Burma ruby. Weighing an impressive 2.45 carats, t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 8 Carat No Heat Kashmir Sapphire, Burma Ruby, & Diamond Stack Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: ✔ Item type: Detachable Stack ring ✔ Metal: 18k white and yellow gold ✔ Design: Toi Et Moi ✔ Size: US 6 (adjustable) ✔ Weight: 7.42 grams ✔ Setting: Prong, Channel Cent...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 3.47 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Antique Fanning Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cut ruby weighing 1.97 carats total - transparent medium purplish red Natural Burmese (Myanmar) in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Prong set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GRS Certified 1.62 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.62 carat ruby.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GRS Certified 2.02 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood And Diamond Rings 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It has a centre piece Burma Ruby no heat weighing 2.05 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Untreated (No Heat) Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Natural Untreated, Burmese Ruby and 0.761 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meani...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA certified 3.04 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat And Diamond Ring In 18 Karat W. Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It has a centre piece of oval shaped Burma No Heat Rubies weighing 3.04 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA 11.18ctw Burma No Heat Star Ruby w/ Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Round Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purplish-Red Color - No Heat - Burma - 10.55ct (exact stamped) ** See Certification Details Belo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian 1.90 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Antique Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut ruby weighing 1.12 carats - transparent medium purplish red in color Natural Burmese in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Prong set and f...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1950's 4.00 CTW No-Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Double Halo Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut ruby weighing 1.60 carats total - transparent medium red Natural Burmese (Myanmar) in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Prong set in a wire...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.14 Carat Burmese, No Heat Spinel Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful halo ring featuring a GIA Certified 1.144 Carat Natural, No Heat, Burmese Spinel and 0.54 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Certified 5 Carat No Heat Vivid Red Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry New York, Center Stone: Grs certified as pigeons blood no heat mozambique origin, over 5.00 carat Vivid to Deep Red (PIGEON BLOOD) CUSHION Set...
Ruby
Unheated 5.19ct Thai Ruby Ring No Heat GIA - World Class!
Located in bangkok, TH
An absolutely magnificent, absolutely superb quality unheated, untreated ruby set in this stunning platinum setting from the famed but now depleted gem mines of Chantaburi in Thailan...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 0.70 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.70 carat Burmese ruby and 0.06 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our antique ruby jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Baguette Diamond GIA Certified 4.35 Carat Sugar Loaf Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Comes With GIA Certificate. GIA Report Number 2235134057 Stones- GIA Certified Heat Treated Cushion Cut Sugarloaf Cabochon Burmese Ruby 4.35 Carats, Six Baguette Diamonds F-G C...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
3.44 ct Natural Burma Unheated Ruby 1.68 carat Emerald Diamond Ring Cum Pendant
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Gross Weight 13.49 gms 18k Gold- 12.43 Burmese No Heat Ruby 3.44 carats (not certified) Natural Emerald 1.68 carats Diamonds .16 carats Appraisal Certificate Available by GIA certif...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
1.62 Ct Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring, 1960 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds total carat content is .75 CT F/G VVS Infinite elegance and superb earth mined gemstones are the signature of this ring Excellent condition Metal: 18 Kt gold with Platinum ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified 3.28 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood And Diamond Ring In 18K W.Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
It has a centre piece of a Burma No Heat Ruby in cushion cut weighing 3.28 carat approximately.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.16 Carat Natural Royal Blue, No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a AIGS Certified 1.16 Carat Natural Unheated, Royal Blue, Burmese Sapphire and 0.59 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary du...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.06 Carat Natural Royal Blue, No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a AIGS Certified 1.06 Carat Natural Unheated, Royal Blue, Burmese Sapphire and 0.52 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary du...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian circa 1869 Unheated Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Antique Yellow Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
No Heat Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Unique Yellow Gold Victorian 1869 Engraved 'Where I give my heart I live 19 Dec 1869 L.E J.' 3.7 gram 4 pieces of Old European Cut Diamonds H-...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1.34 Carat Ruby and 1.12 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.34ct Burmese ruby and 1.12 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique ruby jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Platinum Ruby & Diamond Ring - 900 Emerald Cut 4.39ctw AGL
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote. Metal Content: 900 Platinum Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: No Heat, Untreated Carat(s): 3.91ct Cut: Emerald Col...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Contemporary 37.30 Carats Round Ruby Cabochons, No Heat, Mozambique Origin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These 101 round ruby cabochons, weighing a total of 37.30 carats and expertly sized at 4-5 mm each.
Ruby
Boucheron Ruby Bracelet Diamond Gold Platinum Burmese Ruby GIA, French
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The gemstones are reported by GIA as ruby no heat and Burma origin (see more details in the GIA Report).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Three-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian three stone ruby and diamond ring, the oval faceted ruby weighing 0.95 carats accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Burmese origin with no indication of heat treatm...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A bright no heat ruby surrounded by approximately 1 carat of old cut round diamonds. Ring is gorgeous. Sizable from current size: 7.
Diamond, Ruby
Edwardian Burma No Heat Ruby 2.10 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Eternal, not fearing time, Edwardian rare no heat Burma Ruby of the most vibrant red pigeoun blood colour .65 Ct. is set in a twin version with an oval cushion cut old mine Diamond o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
Burmese No Heat 3.31 ct Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
It is as though the red glows from deep within the gem. With no evidence of heat treatment, this Burmese oval brilliant step cut ruby has a known weight of 3.31 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Certified Untreated No Heat 1.4 Carat Burma Ruby Gold Domed Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The certificate will be delivered with the ring. MATERIALS A natural ruby (no heat, untreated), faceted, approx. 1.40 ct, approx. 8.25 x 6.25 x 2.83 mm / 0.32 x 0.25 x 0.11 inches G...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 2.0 Carat Burma Ruby 2.60 Carat Diamond Rarest Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The rarest A large, exceptional and extremely beautiful Victorian cluster ring Authentic 1860 ca, hand crafted as unique of solid 18 KT gold and Silver Made to leave the viewer spe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian .80 Carat Burmese Ruby 1.20 Carat Old Mine Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Rarity Corner This lovely Victorian ring is 1880 ca Traditional trilogy version set with finest earth mined gemstones to be a sought after stand out within all others the gorgeo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique, Art Deco, Platinum, 4 Carat Burmese Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Pink sapphire and diamond ring, 1920s. The pink sapphire at the centre of this ring is blessed with both an unusual and attractive early 20th century geometric cut, and a beautiful m...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1.96 Carat Natural Burma No Heat Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning natural antique cushion-cut burmese ruby (no-heat, no oil) ring with brilliant-cut diamonds set in 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
No-Heat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring AGL Certified 4.5 Carats
Located in Northampton, MA
This sleek, dazzling ring of incomparable beauty and quality from the Art Deco era features as its focal point the most magnificent vivid red AGL-certified un-heated natural Burmese ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian 5 Stone No-Heat Burma Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with 5 AGL certified, non-heat treated, Burmese Rubies weighing approximately a total of 3.00 carats.
Ruby, 14k Gold
Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An eye catching natural Burmese ruby weighing 2.45 carats with no indications of heat treatment.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Antique No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
7 rubies cross the finger with approx. 4 cts. of natural Burma, no heat, ruby. Tiny diamonds fill the interstices of each edge in an 18K. This English heirloom is 1 inch wide and a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
The Best Antique Victorian No Heat 1.86 Carat Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A stunning 1.86 carat Burmese ruby is the focal point of this superb Victorian era ring.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.30 Carat Natural Untreated 'No Heat' Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring GIA certified 2.30 Carats Natural Untreated (No Heat) Burmese Ruby and 1.18 Carat Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 2.34 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a modified emerald cut unheated Burmese ruby weighing 0.74 carat, bright slightly pinkish red Old European cut diamonds set above and below weigh approximately 0.55 carat,...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 2.12 Carats No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Dinner Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bombè dinner ring is navette in shape and centers a cushion cut no heat Burma ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 2.12 Carats No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Dinner Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bombè dinner ring is navette in shape and centers a cushion cut no heat Burma ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Nouveau 3.20 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby 18 Karat Gold Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Prong set east to west with five rectangular step cut Burma rubies weighing approximately 3.20 carats total, transparent violetish-red with no indication of heating With scrolled sh...
Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Diamond 4.69 Carat Rose Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby, weighing 4.34 carat and Diamond weighing 0.35 Carat 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring – a masterpiece of timeless elegance an...
Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Art Deco 1.65 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sophisticated. ElegaCentering a bezel set cushion cut Burma ruby weighing 0.90 carat, vibrant red in color with no evidence of heat Surrounded by an octagonal halo bead set by singl...
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 3.41 Carat GIA No Heat Burma Ruby Ring Mounted by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1950s Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Unheated Burma Ruby Carat Weight: 3.41 Cut: Brilliant Color: Red Clarity: Transparent Accent Diamonds: (2) ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
For the Stars Suite: SSEF Certified Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 10 ROUND DIAMONDS ON BAND 0.12 CARATS 4 BAGUETTE DIAMONDS 0.42 CARATS 4 ROUND DIAMONDS 0.19 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT PIGEON BLOOD BURMESE RUBY 0.81 CARATS SSEF LAB CERTI...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian 3.37 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Halo Platinum Cluster Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set oval mixed cut Burmese ruby weighing 2.37 carats, transparent and raspberry red in color Surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a...
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian 3.37 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Halo Platinum Cluster Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set oval mixed cut Burmese ruby weighing 2.37 carats, transparent and raspberry red in color Surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a...
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AGL Certified 1920 Antique Burma No Heat Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The details are as follows : Oval Ruby Weight : 2.20 carat ( Burma No heat ) Measurements : 8.2x7.0xN/D mm Origin : Burma Diamond weight : 0.75 carat approx ( old cut mellees ) ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Contemporary 2.23 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut ruby weighing 1.87 carats total - transparent purple-red in color Natural Burmese (Myanmar) in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Prong set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Contemporary 1.62 CTW No Heat Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut ruby weighing 1.30 carats - transparent saturated medium purplish red in color Natural Burmese in origin with no indications of heat treatment - prong set in b...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.19 Carat, No Heat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.19 Carat Natural, Untreated (No Heat), Burmese Ruby and 0.71 Carat Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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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