White Gold Diamond Art Deco Wedding Band - 18k Single .18ctw Ring SZ 5 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .18ctw Sty...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.5 Carat Diamond Platinum Men's Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple low dome men's diamond wedding band ring. 1 round brilliant cut diamond set in a 4.5mm solid platinum band with a single securely set diamond. Round edges for comfort. 1 rou...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring - 950 European & Single .62ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Era: Vintage Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .62ctw Cut: European & Sin...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Tapered Band - 14k Single .16ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 10k Single Cut 1.00ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Sin...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 10k Single .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Single C...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Single .14ctw Geometric
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .14ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total Carats: .14ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail Theme: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Bypass Band - 14k Single Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Diamonds Carat(s): .09ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clarity: VS1 - VS2 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Engravable Ring - 14k Single .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Note: Please contact us for a sizing quote Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Vintage Cluster Band 14k Single .23ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .23ctw Cut: Single Colo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Vintage Wedding Band - 14k Single Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .09ctw Cut: Single Color...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Vintage Wedding Band - 900 Single Cut .35ctw Seven-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 900 Platinum Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .35ctw Cut: Single Co...
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Vintage Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Single Cut .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Vintage Date: April 21, 2026 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 10k Single Cut .10ctw Milgrain Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarit...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Graduated Cluster Band - 14k Single Cut .20ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Twist Band - 14k Single Cut .33ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Sing...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 10k Single Cut .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Single Color: I - J Clarity: I2 Total Carats: .10ctw Style: Cluster ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Vintage Three-Stone Ring 14k Single
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Single Color:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Buckle Band - 14k Single Cut .16ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Sing...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring - 10k Single Cut Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: Sing...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 10k Single Floral Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Sing...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.10 Carat Triangle Aquamarine Single Cut Diamond Halo White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Unveiling a masterpiece of elegance, the 2.10ct triangle Aquamarine and Diamond halo white gold cocktail ring is a celebration of exquisite craftsmanship and mid century 1960's. The ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 10k Single .10ctw Waterfall
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Sing...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Cluster Ring - 18k Single Cut .20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $100 or Down 2 sizes for $60 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - 14k Single Cut .30ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Single C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Three-Stone Ring 14k Single
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .03ctw...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Wedding Band 950 Platinum .24ctw Floral Ring Sz 5
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .24ctw Style: We...
Diamond, Platinum
Luxle 5/8 Carat T.W. Diamond Crown Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This crown ring features by Luxle a chevron design with 0.44 carats of round single-cut and baguette full-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Single Cut .27ctw Celestial Stars
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .27ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Single Cut Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Single C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 14k Single Cut .32ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Date: April 27, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .32ctw Cut: Single Color: J - K Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Car...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Tiered Cluster Band - 10k Single Cut .25ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $25 or Down 1 size for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw (carat stamp) Cut...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Twist Band - 14k Single Cut .13ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .13ctw Cut: Single C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Bypass Ring - 10k Single Cut Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Single ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Single Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Single ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band - 14k Single Hearts
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .03ct Cut: Single Color: H...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Vine Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 10k Single Botanical
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clari...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Single Cut .25ctw Floral Brushed
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Sin...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 18k Gold & Platinum Diamond Scalloped 5 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (5) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Single Cut - Pave Set -Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.02ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 1.7...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Men's 4.20 Carat Tourmaline and Single Cut Diamonds Royal Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The diamonds are antique single cut diamonds. The ring is a size 5.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with sapphire and single cut diamonds up to 0.02ct 10k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
10k white gold ring with sapphire and single cut diamond 0.02 carat G/H SI - ring size U.S. 5 - EU. 15.75(49) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.3 cm wide and 6.0 mm hig...
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold
Vintage Platinum, Princess Cut Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Crafted from platinum and stamped for authenticity, this piece is both durable and luxurious. At the centre of the ring is a dazzling princess-cut natural diamond, with an estimated...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band -14k Single Ct .15ctw Wrap Jacket Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clari...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Vintage Cluster Ring - 14k Single Floral Scallop Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Single Color...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Fancy Brown & Yellow Diamond Pave 18K Gold Tilted Shield Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Bold 5 carat total weight multi-diamond 18K two-tone white and yellow gold oval shield statement ring, featuring a fancy brown oval center diamond in a yellow gold prong basket surro...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold 0.75 Carat Natural Round Single Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k White Gold approximately 0.75 Carat Natural Round Single Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring Circa 1950.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian 5 Diamonds Ring in 18kt yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Aventura, FL
Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian-era ring from the 1910s, a stunning example of vintage elegance and craftsmanship. This ring is meticulously crafted in 18kt yellow go...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Cluster Engagement Ring - 14k Single Cut .12ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Lodge Master Mason Ring - 14k Diamond Single Cut Masonic
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 12 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 4 sizes for $40 Organization: Blue Lodge Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Car...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5 Carat Ottu Ceylon Sri Lankan Sapphire Diamond White Gold Bombe Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
DETAILS: • Sapphire: Cushion mixed-cut; approximately 5 carats; “Ottu” sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) • Diamonds: 64 single-cut; estimated 1.10ct in total • Marks: Lisbon hallmarks...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Helena 5 Stone Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 5 perfectly matched 1-carat total weight of round brilliant diamond set in a low single gallery prong.Experience the difference!
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Band - 10k Single Cut .10ctw Love Hearts Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $25 or Down 1/2 a size for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Singl...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Band - 10k Single Cut .12ctw Milgrain Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1/2 a size for $25 Metal Content: 10k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Single Color: J - K Clarity...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Three-Stone Ring - 18k Single Cut Floral Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s):...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Single Row Graduating Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This refined and elegant ring features a gleaming row of six prong set round brilliant diamonds with a total carat weight of .80 carats. The diamonds are H-I in color, SI in clarity....
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Set of 3 Stacking Contour Bands 14k Single Cut .24ctw Rings
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold, 14k White Gold, & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.60 Carat Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Dome Triangle Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1926 diamond and sapphire Platinum filigree dome engagement ring. Set with 8 bright single cut Diamonds and 4 triangular Sapphires halo a transitional EGL certified .50cts di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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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