AGL Certified 0.102 Carat Fancy Intense Green SI Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 1.96 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.102 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.324 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 1.84 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.324 ct Colour: Fanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.15 Carat Fancy Orange / Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.90 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.15 ct Colour: Fanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.505 Carat Fancy Intense Green VVS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.20 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 0.505 ct Colour: Fanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.147 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.85 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.147 ct Colour: Fanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.147 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.09 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.147 ct Colour: Fan...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.091 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.87 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.091 ct Colour: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.125 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.78 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.125 ct Colour: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.186 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.65 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 0.186 ct Colour: Fa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.182 Carat Fancy intense green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.83 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.182 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.113 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.86 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 0.113 ct Colour: Fancy ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.51 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.87 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.51 ct Colour: Fanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 8.01 Carat U - V Colour VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 8.47 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Emerald Carat: 8.01 ct Colour: U ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.233 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.52 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.233 ct Colour: Fan...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Light Green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.556 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Emerald Carat: 1.01 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.11 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.49 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Carat: 0.11 ct Co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.15 Carat Light Pinkish Brown SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.812 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.15 ct Colour: L...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.344 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.89 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.344 ct Colour: Fan...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.251 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.82 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.251 ct Colour: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.235 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.17 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.235 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.32 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.83 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 0.32 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.198 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.76 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.198 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum AGL Certified 12.25ctw Oval Red Ruby W/ Diamond Substantial Large Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Custom Made Substantial Large AGL High Quality Ruby & Diamond Ring --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Color - Natural Inclusions - 8.50ct ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
AGL Certified 28ct No Heat Purplish Pink Tourmaline & Round Diamond Halo Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 28.29 Carat No Heat Pink Tourmaline And Round Cut Diamond Halo in Floral 18K White Gold Ring Shank.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$184,000Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified 6.52 Carat COLOMBIAN EMERALD Minor Oil Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
At its heart lies a stunning AGL-certified 6.52-carat natural Colombian emerald, known for its rich, vibrant green color and minor oil enhancements, which attest to its authenticity ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 5.13 Carat Burmese Red Spinel Platinum Engagement Ring By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Red spinel is one of the most coveted gems in high jewelry, prized for brilliance, rarity, and historic prestige. This gemstone is AGL certified and accompanied by a special appendix...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Other, Platinum
AGL Certified 4.5 Carat Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Mens Matte Finish Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 4.57 Carat Blue Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Men's Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Matte Finish.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 4.07 Carat No Heat Burma Sapphire & Half Moon Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified No Heat Burma Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 9.10 Carat Ceylon No Heat Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This incredible, extremely rare Sapphire is a true miracle of nature. AGL and SSEF certified. Complemented with two appendix letters expressing their significance.
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.44 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald and Trapezoid Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural AGL Certified No Oil Emerald & Diamond Detailing Three-Stone Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 2.59 Carat No Heat Violet Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Halo Ring The ring is 14K White Gold The Center Stone is a Violetish Blue Sapphire 2.59 Carats NO HEAT The Sapphire is AGL Certified There are 0.51 Carats in Diamonds G SI ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 16.68 Carat Cabochon Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamond Halo
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL certified 16.68 carat oval cut natural Ceylon origin Blue Sapphire and Diamond ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 2.52 Carat Cushion Grayish Green-Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Cushion Cut Halo Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Center Stone is a Cushion Cut Grayish Green-Blue Sapphire 2.52 Carats The Sapphire is AGL Certified Heated There are 0....
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
2.98 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond Halo 18k Yellow Gold Ring, AGL Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted from 18k yellow gold, this piece is both elegant and bold ready to be worn and loved. Certified by the AGL in NY that the ruby is natural with a Burmese (Burma) origin.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 4.07 Carat No Heat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The center stone is an oval shaped 4.07 Carat Blue Sapphire. The Sapphire is certified by AGL, NO HEAT. The top of the ring measures 17.67 mm x 15.36 mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified No Heat Oval Cut Burma Ruby and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a 5.52 Carat Unheated Burma Ruby (per AGL– American Gem Laboratory), framed by Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing roughly 3.00 carats, and set in 18k white gold and plat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
AGL Certified Burma No Heat Blue Sapphire & Old Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing this vintage retro era oval cut Blue Sapphire and old euro cut diamond halo ring, set in platinum. This historic ring features an AGL certified 0.50 carat Blue Sapphire o...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry 7.69 Carat AGL Certified Radiant Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a gorgeous Radiant cut 7.20ct Sapphire Certified by AGL. Color: The Sapphire color is a very true rich blue color with excellent saturation and sparkle.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
AGL Certified 2.63 Carat No Heat Grayish Purple Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The Sapphire is NO HEAT and is certified by AGL. There are 0.75 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White...
Vintage AGL Certified 11.28 Carat Colombian Emerald & Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage AGL Certified 11.28 carat minor oil square emerald cut Colombian Emerald ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 13.81 Carat Ceylon No Heat Blue Sapphire Platinum Vintage Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 13.81 Carat Oval Cut Ceylon No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
AGL Certified 10.10 Carat No Heat Ceylon Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
10.10 carat AGL certified Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Showcasing a mesmerizing "cornflower" blue color, known for its highly coveted and deeply rich shade of blue.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 5.31 Carat No Oil Emerald & Trillion Diamond 3 Stone Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The emerald is AGL certified. Additionally, the ring boasts two triangular (trillion) cut white diamonds on each side of the emerald, totaling 1.10 carats and measuring 6 mm each, an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
GIA & AGL Certified 10.82 Carat Sri Lankan Cushion Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This remarkable ring showcases a GIA and AGL certified 10.82ct untreated cushion cut sapphire from Sri Lanka, celebrated for its vibrant blue hue.
Sapphire, Platinum
6.18 Carat AGL/AGTA Certified Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
A platinum and 18K yellow gold ring showcasing a 6.18 carat natural Colombian emerald-cut emerald accented by trillion-cut diamonds and natural fancy yellow diamonds. The emerald is...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds AGL Certified 5.91 Carat Burma No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Set in 18 karat white gold, this ring centers an AGL-certified vibrant royal blue 5.91-carat Unheated Burma sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Burma No Heat Oval Ruby And Diamond Ring, AGL Certified.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco ring centers around a vivid Burma ruby of exceptional pedigree- untreated, unheated, and alive with a rich, velvety red hue thta has long been revered as the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AGL Certified 3.5 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic, ring 3.5 Carat of very clean natural AGL Certified Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring AGL report 1121457 Burma Ruby is Heated Gold: 13.70 Gm Yellow gold Diamonds: approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL certified 10 carat Sapphire Sri Lanka Unheated CDC Emerald Diamond Ring
By Karats by Juhi
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Sapphire Oval Cabachon 4.78 carats Sri Lanka Unheated AGL 1118721 Emerald Oval Cabachon 3.16 carat Zambia Minor CDC 1908358 BEN-RS-24005 USD 18,000 White Diamonds Pave set 237 piec...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$9,300Sale Price|58% Off
GIA & AGL Certified Blue Sapphire & Fancy Diamond Platinum Ring, The Blue Moon
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a Platinum Fancy Diamond and Certified GIA and AGL Blue Sapphire Ring Can you imagine what this ring would look like adorning your finger?
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
AGL and GRS Certified 9.09 ct Unheated Burma Star Ruby Diamond 18KYG Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The best things in life are everlasting. And our gemstones will never fade, just like your love for each other. Live, love and laugh with this stunning dainty ruby ring. With GRS and...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified Carat Green Emerald Trillion side 18k White & Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Masterpiece of elegance and sophistication: In the heart of this exquisite creation lies an enchanting Emerald Cut Emerald, boasting a remarkable weight of 7 carats. Its mesmerizing ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 6.92 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a spectacular and extremely unique shape elongated cushion cut...
Emerald
AGL Certified 9.12 Carat Ceylon No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring-Dent
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
This exquisite ring features a truly rare AGL-certified 9.12 carat Ceylon no-heat vivid blue sapphire, set in an elegant platinum mount , flanked by an array of dazzling white diamon...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
AGL Certified 13.10 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified 13.10 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Ring A classic, cocktail / Engagement ring 13.1 Carat of Finest Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, Est...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
AGL Certified 15 Carat Round Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
High-quality round cut emeralds are exceptionally rare due to the lower carat weight yield from the rough when compared to the traditional emerald cut. This makes sourcing and cuttin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 16.46 Carat Vivid Green Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
16.46 Carat Emerald-Cut vivid green Colombian Emerald framed by 48 Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds totaling 2.60 Carats, and set in lush white and yellow 18 karat gold. This legendary c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Thai Certified 4.00 Carats Ethiopian Emerald Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring features a 4.00-carat AGL-certified emerald from Ethiopia (Certificate number AGL Thai-0033983), showcasing its green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified Minor 5.29 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
AGL certified Minor Traditional AGL report # CS1078426 Natural Beryl Emerald 5.29 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Origin Colombia Clarity Enhancement : Minor Type : Tradi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
AGL Certified Natural 35.12 Carat Cushion-Cut Tanzanite Ring 4.5 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified Natural 35.12 Carat Cushion-Cut Tanzanite Ring 4.5 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat white gold 26 gm This extraordinary, 35.12 carat tanzanite is truly an extraordinary gemstone.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k 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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