Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring - 950 Round Brilliant 1.06ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Date: May 1, 2026 Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .90ct Cut: Round Brill...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,336Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Multi-Shape Half Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold 0.52 Carat
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
It stacks beautifully with solitaire engagement rings, plain gold bands, pavé diamond rings, or eternity bands, making it one of the most versatile and wearable pieces in any fine je...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.50 Carat Diamond Brilliant-Cut Eternity Band Wedding Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.50 Carat Diamond Brilliant-Cut Eternity Band Wedding Ring This majestic solitaire round diamond band is timeless.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut 1.96 Carat Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold GIA
Located in San Diego, CA
FANCY LIGHT YELLOW CUSHION CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT WITH PAVE DIAMONDS Style: Solitaire with Pave Diamond Band Certification: 1132843444 Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 5 - Sizable To...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.75 Carat NO HEAT GIA Green Sapphire and Diamond Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
NO HEAT GIA Green Sapphire and Diamond Solitaire Gold Statement Vintage Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.09ct Certified Natural Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant solitaire engagement ring features a 1.09 carat natural emerald set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 0.91 Carat SI/H Diamond Double Finger Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 0.91 Carat SI/H Diamond Double Finger Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold features pave set round diamond two finger ring in which one is a simple loop and other has the round cut ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural 0.91 Carat SI/H Diamond Double Finger Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 0.91 Carat SI/H Diamond Double Finger Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold features pave set round diamond two finger ring in which one is a simple loop and other has the round cut ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut 1.34 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive example of diamond jewelry / estate jewelry. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color H Clarity V...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
A.JAFFE Pear Shape 1.61 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold IGI
Located in San Diego, CA
A. JAFFE Style: Solitaire with Diamond Band IGI Certificate #: 32244170 Metal: 18kt White Gold Size: 5 - sizable TCW: 1.61 tcw Main Diamond: Pear Shape Diamond 0.81 cts Color ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond Ring - 18k Oval 13.93ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $100 or Down 1 size for $80 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Carat(s): 13.03ctw Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 10k Marquise .23ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .17ct Cut: Marquise Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,900Sale Price / item|58% Off
3 Carat Ct 1 Real Natural Round Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Stunning over 3 carat round diamond full eternity band ring in 14k yellow gold. 17 round SI-I clarity solitaire diamonds are hand set in this full eternity band weighing approx. 3.53...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
White Gold Grandidierite Diamond Ring - 10k Oval 3.42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Grandidierite Carat(s): 3.24ct Cut: Oval Color: Greenish Blue Clarity...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond Ring 950 Round 2.25ctw Blossom Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.35ct Cut: Round Stone Note: weighed Natur...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Ring - 10k Oval .23ctw
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 Garnet Carat(s): .21ct Cut: Oval Color: Dark Red Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
3 1/2 Carat Real Natural Round Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 3 1/2 carat round diamond full eternity band ring in 14k yellow gold. 17 round SI-I clarity solitaire diamonds are hand set in this full eternity band weighing approx. 3.53 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 2.75 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Eternity Half-Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 2.75 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Eternity Half-Band Ring This lively carmine red ruby half cluster diamond band is charismatic.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Cartier 1895 GIA Certified 1.24ct Solitaire Ring Set in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant vintage Cartier 1895 single solitaire engagement ring set in platinum. From the current 1895 collection, the piece prominently features a beautiful GIA certifi...
Platinum
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 10k Marquise .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .29ct Cut: Marquis...
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Oval 1.98ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 1.79ct Cut: Oval Color: G Clarity: VS1 Size: 11...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Morganite Diamond Ring - 14k Round 2.58ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Morganite Carat(s): 2.50ct Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Ca...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 10k Oval .39ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Oval Nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Semi-Mount Halo Engagement Ring -14k Round .50ctw for 5-6mm CZ & Dias
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Cubic Zirconia Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Clear Diameter: 5.4mm Stone Note: (placeholder) ...
White Gold
White Gold Spinel Diamond Ring - 10k Oval 2.75ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Spinel Carat(s): 2.45ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural ...
Diamond, Spinel, 10k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Round Bril...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Halo Ring - 14k .20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round Br...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 10k Marquise .12ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Date: April 16, 2026 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatme...
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Square 1.40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.15ct Cut: Square Nat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 1.68ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 1.52ct ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 18k European .70ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .40ct Cut: European Color: G Clarity: V...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 10k Oval .21ctw
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 & 10k White Gold Stone Information Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .21ct...
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Ring - Round 1.43ctw Etched Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.03ct Cut: Round C...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Round Br...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 10k Marquise .41ctw
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 & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): .40ct Cut: Marqu...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .98ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Prince...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 2.94ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 2.10ct Cut: Oval Natural Garnet Carat(...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring - 900 Round .77ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 Metal Content: 900 Platinum Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .57ct Cut: Round Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Round .18ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .16ct Cut: Round C...
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 4.78ctw Treated
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heated & Lead Glass Filled Carat(s): 4....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band - 14k Princess 1.08ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $60 Date: May 7, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .40ct Cut: Princes...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Emerald 3.17ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 3.01ct Cut: Emerald Stone Note: weighed Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .16...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 14k Cushion Checkerboard 4.11ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 3.96ct Cut: Cushion Checkerboard Color: Purple N...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring 14k Oval 3.56ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 3.10ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natura...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 10k Marquise 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k .30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brillia...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 10.31ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $80 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $60 Note: If resized, the shank will become very oval in shape. Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natura...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Blue Zircon Diamond Vintage Ring - 950 Round 3.05ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Blue Zircon Carat(s): 2.53ct Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .52ctw Cut: Baguette Color: G - H Clarity: V...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum
0.38 Carat Vintage Art Deco Old Euro Diamond Wedding 18K Yellow Gold Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
A RARE Authentic Antique Art Deco CIRCA 1935 Handmade 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum (traces of stamp) Solitaire Engagement ring dazzles with 0.35CT OLD EUROPEAN Diamond Gemologic Cert...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - 18k Round 1.97ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.28ct Cut: Round S...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Marquise .19ctw
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 Amethyst Carat(s): .18ct Cut: Marquise Color: Purple Natural Di...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Round .32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .30ct Cut: Round ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 2.73ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Carat(s): 2.40ct Cut: Oval Na...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 18k Round Brilliant 1.25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .75ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Marquise .19ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): ...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 10k Pear .15ctw Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): .13ct Cut: Pear...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval .26ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Amethyst Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural Di...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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