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5 Carat Citrine Ring

Victorian 5 Carat Citrine Ring Gold Antique Belle Epoque Engraved, 1850
Victorian 5 Carat Citrine Ring Gold Antique Belle Epoque Engraved, 1850

Victorian 5 Carat Citrine Ring Gold Antique Belle Epoque Engraved, 1850

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely magnificent antique Victorian Belle Epoque 5.25 Carat Citrine Ring in a 10 Karat Gold setting of great beauty. The magnificent statement ring is one of the mo...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Marquise Citrine Cocktail Ring – 5 Carat Statement Jewelry
18K Yellow Gold Marquise Citrine Cocktail Ring – 5 Carat Statement Jewelry

18K Yellow Gold Marquise Citrine Cocktail Ring – 5 Carat Statement Jewelry

Located in MONTMORENCY, FR

Elevate your collection with this stunning 18K yellow gold cocktail ring, centering a vibrant marquise-cut citrine of approximately 5 carats.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dior 44.5ct Citrine Diamond Cocktail 18k Yellow Gold Ring Sz 5 1/2
Dior 44.5ct Citrine Diamond Cocktail 18k Yellow Gold Ring Sz 5 1/2

Dior 44.5ct Citrine Diamond Cocktail 18k Yellow Gold Ring Sz 5 1/2

By Christian Dior

Located in Feasterville, PA

A Christian Dior cocktail ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold. Features a 44.5-carat oval cut citrine, set in a prong setting with .12 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, merging op...

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20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Citrine Onyx Diamond Ring 14k Double Checkerboard Round 3.51ctw Sz 5
Yellow Gold Citrine Onyx Diamond Ring 14k Double Checkerboard Round 3.51ctw Sz 5

Yellow Gold Citrine Onyx Diamond Ring 14k Double Checkerboard Round 3.51ctw Sz 5

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 5 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 3.45ct Cut: Double Checkerboard Round Color: Yellow Natural...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring

Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring

By Hasbani Diamonds

Located in London, GB

Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Platinum Yellow Diamond Halo for 3–5 Carat Oval Center A stunning double halo diamond engagement ring setting, crafted in platinum, desig...

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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...

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5 Carat Amethyst, Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Citrine and Diamond Ring
5 Carat Amethyst, Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Citrine and Diamond Ring

5 Carat Amethyst, Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Citrine and Diamond Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Delightful ring crafted in white gold featuring 12 heart shaped gemstones weighing approximately 5 carats total and 40 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1 carat tot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White ...

1950s 5 Carat Citrine, Diamond Halo, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
1950s 5 Carat Citrine, Diamond Halo, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

1950s 5 Carat Citrine, Diamond Halo, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

1950s Retro Emerald cut Citrine Ring - 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Citrine, Diamonds Features: 5 carat Emerald Step cut Citrine 1.0 carat total weight Round Brilliant Diamond Halo 18 Kara...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Statement 14K Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Citrine and Diamond Ring, 5 Carats
Statement 14K Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Citrine and Diamond Ring, 5 Carats

Statement 14K Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Citrine and Diamond Ring, 5 Carats

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A bold and luxurious design, this vintage 14K yellow gold ring centers a striking 5.00-carat cushion-cut citrine in a rich amber hue. Framed by a halo of sparkling round diamonds tot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s 5 Carat Citrine, Diamond Halo and 14 Karat White Gold Ring
1990s 5 Carat Citrine, Diamond Halo and 14 Karat White Gold Ring

1990s 5 Carat Citrine, Diamond Halo and 14 Karat White Gold Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

1990s 5.0 Citrine Ring - 14 Karat White Gold, Citrine, Diamonds Features: Cushion cut Citrine Round Brilliant cut Diamond Halo 14 Karat White Gold Setting Open, Ornate Scroll work G...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 5 Carat Natural Citrine Quartz and Diamond, circa 1960
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 5 Carat Natural Citrine Quartz and Diamond, circa 1960

Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 5 Carat Natural Citrine Quartz and Diamond, circa 1960

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring set with approximately 5 Carats of Natural Citrine Quartz & Diamonds.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold

Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring

Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring

By Hasbani Diamonds

Located in London, GB

This Spectacular Bespoke mount is suitable for a 3 - 5 Carat center diamond with 0.93 Carat of White Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the Outer Halo flowing down the side of the shank...

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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...

5 Carat Citrine, Lapis & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate
5 Carat Citrine, Lapis & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate

5 Carat Citrine, Lapis & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate

Located in New York, NY

Approximately 5 Carat Citrine , Lapis & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate Size 6.5 This is a ring which has a approximately 5 carat of high quality Citrine which has a sp...

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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

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Citrine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MEDA 14k Yellow Gold 1.26 Carat Citrine & 1.23 Carat Diamond Ring Size 5
MEDA 14k Yellow Gold 1.26 Carat Citrine & 1.23 Carat Diamond Ring Size 5

MEDA 14k Yellow Gold 1.26 Carat Citrine & 1.23 Carat Diamond Ring Size 5

Located in Eagan, MN

If you observe MEDA imprinted on any piece, it is a direct reflection of high value and hence will cost a considerably large amount of money. They sell worldwide and their jewelry i...

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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Halo Platinum Ring
Bespoke Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Halo Platinum Ring

Bespoke Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Halo Platinum Ring

By Hasbani Diamonds

Located in London, GB

This Spectacular Bespoke mount is suitable for a 3 - 5 Carat center diamond with 0.93 Carat of White Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the Outer Halo flowing down the side of the shank...

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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...

5 Carats Round Precision Cut Loose Madeira Citrine Gemstone Ring Gem
5 Carats Round Precision Cut Loose Madeira Citrine Gemstone Ring Gem

5 Carats Round Precision Cut Loose Madeira Citrine Gemstone Ring Gem

Located in Peshawar, PK

Loose Citrine Weight: 5 Carats Dimension: 10.9x10.9x7.9 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape: Round Color: Orange Certificate: On Customer Demand Madeira Citrine, a captivating gemstone named ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Citrine, Mandarin Garnet

Le Vian 14 Karat Rose Gold 5/8 Carat Diamond, Citrine, Smoky Quartz, Garnet Ring
Le Vian 14 Karat Rose Gold 5/8 Carat Diamond, Citrine, Smoky Quartz, Garnet Ring

Le Vian 14 Karat Rose Gold 5/8 Carat Diamond, Citrine, Smoky Quartz, Garnet Ring

By Le Vian

Located in Great Neck, NY

The Le Vian Grand Sample Sale is here again with incredible mark-downs! This sophisticated ring is the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one. The luminous 14K Strawberry Gold ring...

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2010s Chinese Band Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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Located in Webster, SD

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Located in Munich, Bavaria

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By Bulgari

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

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10.27 Carat Amethyst Diamond Turquoise Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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Located in Hong Kong, HK

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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An iconic Cartier Trinity collection tri-color gold pavé diamond rolling ring crafted in 18K gold, set with 99 brilliant-cut diamonds approximate 1.50 carats in E-F color, VS clarity...

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1990s French Modern Band Rings

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Bvlgari Ring with Citrine in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
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By Bulgari

Located in Lucerne, CH

This exquisite Bvlgari ring, crafted from 18 Karat yellow gold, showcases a stunning rectangular citrine gemstone. The citrine's warm, amber hue and polished finish add a touch of vi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

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Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in Darnestown, MD

Unusual diamond and black onyx ring by Black, Starr and Frost in which the two gems appear to be interlaced. The ring has round brilliant diamonds that weigh approximately 3.2 carats...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

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By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

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Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

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Located in Aventura, FL

This exquisite Art Deco engagement ring is expertly crafted in platinum and features a sparkling center European cut natural diamond of approximately 1.20 carats (H color, I1 clarity...

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Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Sapphire & Yellow Sapphire Ring 18K Gold & Silver
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By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Fancy Sapphire and Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experien...

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Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

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Located in New York, NY

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By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

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Located in Lexington, KY

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Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Oval Diamond Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1920s Step back into the elegance of the 1920s with this exquisite Art Deco diamond ring. Showcasing a stunning design, the ring f...

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11.10 Carats Natural Citrine and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

11.10 Carats Natural Citrine and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Citrine Weight is: Approx. 9.40 Carats Citrine Measures: Approx. 15.00 x 13.00mm Natural Round Di...

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2010s American Cocktail Rings

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Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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5 Carat Citrine Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 5 carat citrine ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 5 antique edition and 23 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 5 carat citrine ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 5 carat citrine ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Roshe Jewels, Sunita Nahata and Christian Dior are consistently popular. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 5 carat citrine ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 5 Carat Citrine Ring?

Prices for a 5 carat citrine ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $130 and can go as high as $12,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,950.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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 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.