.55 Carat Diamonds Ring Classic Band 14 Karat H/VS
Located in New York, NY
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.55 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 5.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
18Kt White Gold Diamond Band Ring .55 Carats
$1,072Sale Price|45% Off
18Kt White Gold Diamond Band Ring .55 Carats
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
is made from a triple band consisting of (36) pave diamonds. The total weight of .55 carat of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.55 Carat Round Baguette Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond wedding band ring. 8 round ideal cut diamonds alternating with 6 baguette cut diamonds in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.55 Carat Edwardian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1915s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight
Category
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Center Diamond Details: Weight: .55 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Side Stone
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
0.57 Carat Diamond Full Eternity Ring Size O (55)
Located in London, GB
: 3.6 grams Size: O (55) Band Width: 2.5mm Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 0.57ct Diamond Details
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
.55 Carat Retro Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.80 grams Center Diamond
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.55 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14k two tone gold Diamond engagement ring. Center Diamond set in 14k white gold square shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Jeff Cooper .55 Carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Jeff Cooper
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond eternity wedding band ring. 29 round diamonds in common prong solid platinum setting. By
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 55 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Monumental Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Accent Diamonds: 18 1.00 carats total Graded by GIA standards Ring Size: 8.25, sizing available Rise
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
EGL Certified .55 Carat Diamond Edwardian Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1935 Edwardian design diamond engagement ring. EGL certified round brilliant cut center diamond, in
Category
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 9 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams Center Diamond
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified .55 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930’s old mine cut diamond filigree engagement ring. EGL certified center stone with two single
Category
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
.55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .55 Carat Yellow Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
0.55 carat fancy yellow radiant cut diamond and white diamond engagement ring. Rectangular yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Palladium Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Palladium [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Palladium
GIA Certified .55 Carat Marquise Shape Diamond Engagement 14K Gold Ring
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified .55 Carat Marquise Shape Diamond Engagement 14K Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant diamond ring beautifully showcases a lively 0.55-carat marquise-cut diamond at its
Category
2010s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum .55 Carat Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy .55 Carat Diamond White Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom made 14k white gold diamond eternity wedding band ring. 16 round diamonds in a bead set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .55 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. Rose cut pear shaped diamond circa 1850's set in a 14k rose gold setting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
.55 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.55 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: grams Center Diamond
Category
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.92grams Center Diamond
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
.55 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond Details
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Rose Gold .55 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Rose Gold .55 Carat Oval Natural Diamond Engagement Ring Metal: 14k rose gold Weight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
GIA Certified .55 Carat Oval Red Ruby Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond engagement ring. Oval center ruby with a halo of round accent diamonds in a 14k
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Art Deco 1930s Platinum Diamond Ring with Green Stones .55 Carat
Located in Wailea, HI
Art Deco 1920's Platinum Diamond Ring with Green Stones .55 carats One Round Brilliant Cut Diamond
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold and .55 Carat Diamond Panther Ring, Emerald Eyes
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, sprinkled with .55 carats of black and brown diamonds. Emerald eyes .06carats. Ring signes
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
55 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon & 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring /Pendant 14 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring convertible to Pendant 55 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon & 5.5 Ct
Category
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
.55 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Diamond
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ring .55 TDW 14K White Gold Floral Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
diamonds. The center bezel-set diamond is .25 carat, six mine cut surrounding diamonds total .30 carat. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural White Pearl and White Diamond .55 Carat TW Rose Gold Fashion Ring
$1,332Sale Price|20% Off
Natural White Pearl and White Diamond .55 Carat TW Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
white pearl, pink corralium secundum, and natural round white diamond melee. This ring is guaranteed to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with .55 Carat Princess Cut and Round Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This lovely 18KT yellow gold ring has a square center set with 4 princess cut diamonds and 16 round
Category
1990s American Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .55 Carat Heart Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring Platinum Classic D/VS
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Diamond engagement ring. Solitaire Classic GIA Certificate: 5161625874 .55ct
Category
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian .55 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1890s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA .55 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .55 Carat Round Ruby Diamond Gold Three-Stone Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural no heat round center ruby mounted in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Euro Cut .55 Carat 14k White Gold Art Deco Inspired Ring
$5,950Sale Price|30% Off
GIA Certified Euro Cut .55 Carat 14k White Gold Art Deco Inspired Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: GIA Certified Euro Cut .55 CARAT (GIA #6203553898) main stone
Category
2010s American Retro Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Love Ring Mini Model 72 Brilliant Cut Paved Diamonds Rose Gold Size 55
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
? Details: Brand: Cartier Model: Small Model Type: Love Ring Size: 55 Material: Rose Gold (750/1000) Total
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
7.21 Carat Tanzanite Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
$17,500 / item
7.21 Carat Tanzanite Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
tanzanite, 1.09 carats emerald, .40 carats sapphire and .55 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
7.21 Carat Tanzanite Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
$17,500 / item
7.21 Carat Tanzanite Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
tanzanite, 1.0 carats emerald, .40 carats sapphire and .55 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
Meghna Jewels 14.19 carat Fire Opal Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
.55 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2.30 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spiral Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring is crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in 2.30 carats emerald & .55 carats of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Onyx, .45 Carat Diamond and South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
$8,475Sale Price|25% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Onyx, .45 Carat Diamond and South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
design makes for a truly unique and special piece. Total Diamond Weight .55 Carats. Ring Size: 6.75
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
redesigned. Composition 18K Gold - 4.63 gram Gross Weight - 4.74 Gram Diamond weight - .55 carats Ring size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring
$14,500 / item
18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
tanzanite and .55 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Buttlerfly Motif Ring
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Buttlerfly Motif Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
diamonds comprising the wings. Set in sterling silver. Blue sapphire is .55 carats and diamonds total
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Baguette Diamond 10 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 10-karat gold and set with .55 carats of baguette
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
emerald, ruby, blue sapphire & .55 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Jabel .55 Carats Diamonds White Gold Engagement Fashion Ring
Unavailable|$2,310
Jabel .55 Carats Diamonds White Gold Engagement Fashion Ring
By Jabel
Located in Tampa, FL
A geometrically designed Jabel .55ct. apx. T.W. diamond engagement or fashion ring featuring two
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.55 Carat Diamond Edwardian Diamond Antique Engagement Ring Platinum
Unavailable|$3,850
.55 Carat Diamond Edwardian Diamond Antique Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Tampa, FL
An artistically designed Edwardian diamond Antique engagement ring featuring a .55ct. Apx. European
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco .55 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Unavailable|$4,060
Art Deco .55 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
An Art Deco diamond antique engagement ring crafted in platinum. This ring features a .55ct. apx
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco .55 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Unavailable|$3,430
Art Deco .55 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
dazzling antique engagement ring! Beautiful! Primary Stone(s): Diamond - Conflict Free Weight: .55ct
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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55 Carat Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 55 carat diamond ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 55 carat diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A 55 carat diamond ring from LB Exclusive, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and old european cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 55 carat diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a 55 Carat Diamond Ring?
The price for a 55 carat diamond ring starts at $246 and tops out at $2,200,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,541.
The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Questions About 55 Carat Diamond Ring
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023There is no rule for how many carats a diamond wedding ring should be. You're free to choose a ring with a carat weight that appeals to you and fits your budget. The average carat weight for diamond wedding rings is 1 to 1.9 carats. Shop an assortment of diamond wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Elizabeth Taylor's famous diamond ring was 33.19 carats. Although many people believe the Krupp diamond ring was an engagement gift, Richard Burton actually bought the gorgeous Asscher-cut ring to mark their five-year anniversary. For their engagement, Burton presented Taylor with an 18.61-carat emerald and diamond pendant made by Bulgari. The pendant detached from its necklace and could double as a brooch. Explore a large selection of diamond rings on 1stDibs.
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