Ikuma Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Halo 0.968TCW 14k White Gold AGS Certified
By Ikuma Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
IKUMA Style: Diamond Double Halo Design Engagement Ring Serial Number: IKUMA 104072675008 Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 6.5 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.968 TCW Diamond Shape:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
AGS 3.10ct Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
An eye-catching solitaire diamond engagement ring that is sure to impress! This platinum beauty features a 3.10 carat "Hearts On Fire" diamond graded K/VS2 by the American Gem Societ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum AGS Certified Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: Platinum Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut: 1.57ct Color: I Clarity: SI1 AGS #: 10022103 Accent Diamonds: 24 round cut: 0.31cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum AGS Certified Princess Cut and Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: platinum Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 2.19ct Color: H Clarity: VS2 AGS Certificate: 104104512021 Accent Diamonds: 40 round cut = 0.24cttw Color: H Clar...
Diamond, Platinum
Dazzling Platinum Ring with 1.01ct Diamond & Sapphire Accents - AGS Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegance, engineered. This AGS-certified platinum ring centers a 0.76ct round brilliant diamond, graded F color and VVS1 clarity, flanked by 2 vivid blue sapphires (0.05ct) and 20 ad...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
AGS Certified 1.42 Carat Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
It is a size 5.75 but can be resized upon request. Report: AGS 104086358004 Diamond Measurements: 7.28 -7.30mm x 4.42mm
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Hearts on Fire Round Brilliant AGS Triple Deal Cut Diamond Ring
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Chicago, IL
Hearts on Fire Round Brilliant AGS Triple deal Cut Diamond Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
AGS Certified 0.82 Carat D SI1 Round Natural Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
AGS Certified 0.82 Carat D SI1 Round Natural Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring AGS report#: 0004595608 Diamond: 0.82 carat D Si1 round natural diamond Accent diamonds: Approx. .25 CT...
Diamond, Platinum
Blue Nile Princess Diamond 1.36 Carat G VS1 Platinum Engagement Ring AGS
By Blue Nile
Located in San Diego, CA
Blue Nile Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire with Accents AGS Diamond Grading Report: #7438305 Metal: Platinum Size: 6.5 - sizable TCW: 1.36 tcw Main Diamond: Princess Di...
Diamond, Platinum
0.80 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring 'AGS Certified, 18KT White Gold'
Located in New York, NY
0.82 Cushion in G color SI-2 clarity (AGS certificate upon request) mounted in a simply elegant ring.
18k Gold
Elegant 0.79ct Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Two-Toned Gold - AGS Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
This brilliant engagement ring from Jann Paul features a 0.73ct round brilliant natural diamond (G color, VVS2 clarity), accented by four side diamonds (0.06ct total, G color, VS cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
AGS Certified Natural Diamond 5.11 Carat K SI2 Gold Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Ring. The centerstone is a certified 5.11ct Round Brilliant diamond AGS certified as a K SI2.
Diamond, Gold
$2,191Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful 18K White Gold Ring with 0.95 ct Natural Diamonds- AGS Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
This ring comes with an AGS report and a fancy box. Main Stone: 1 diamond main stone of 0.53 ct. cut: round brilliant color: F clarity: VVS2 Side stones: 14 diamond side stones of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beautiful 18K White Gold Ring with 0.53 ct Natural Diamonds- AGS Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
. -1 diamond main stone of 0.53 ct. cut: octagon color: F clarity: VVS2 dimensions: band width: mm, band thickness: mm diameter: 15.29mm jewelry weight: 3.74 grams current size: E...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGS Certified 1.11 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Noam Carver Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat white gold round halo diamond engagement ring. The ring was assembled by Nelson Coleman Jewelers, who brought together two exceptional components: an AGS certified round...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1925 Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Ring with AGS Report
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous Art Deco ring set in 18K white gold showcasing a stunning round diamond at the center and dreamy filigree along the shoulders! This dazzling Art Deco ring's crowni...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Helzberg Ideal Square Diamond Ring 0.45 Carat H VS2 18 Karat White Gold
By Helzberg Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
HELZBERG MASTERPIECE DIAMONDS Style: Ideal Square Solitaire Engagement Ring Serial Number: 104060812010 Metal: 18KT White Gold Size: 6.75 - Sizable Total Carat Weight: 0.452 CTS...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hearts on Fire Round 0.667ct Flawless Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
By Hearts On Fire
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand: HEARTS ON FIRE Stye: 4-Prong Solitaire Engagement Ring Serial Number: AGS 0003059009 Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 750 Size: 6.75 Total Carat Weight: 0.667 CTS Diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart on Fire Round Brilliant Diamond 0.593 TCW G VS2 Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Hearts On Fire
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand: HEARTS ON FIRE Style: Seduction Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring Serial Number: HOF 104599 (Hallmarked inside the ring ) Metal: White Gold 14KT Total Carat Weight: 0.593TCW...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hearts on Fire Split Shank 1.50 Carat Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Hearts On Fire
Located in San Diego, CA
HEARTS ON FIRE Style: Split Shank Diamond Engagement Ring Serial Number: HOF47829 / AGS0007526209 Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 6.75 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 1.50 TCW Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hearts on Fire Round Brilliant 0.657 ct G VS2 Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Hearts On Fire
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand: HEARTS ON FIRE Style: Solitaire Engagement Ring Serial Number: 13415 Metal: White Gold 14KT Size: 6.75 Total Carat Weight: 0.657 TCW Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ideal Square Cut Canadian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring AGS certified
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Make a difference with this ethically sourced natural diamond, mined and cut in Canada. Cut to perfection this special diamond is showcased in a platinum ring, accented by princess c...
Diamond, Platinum
Hearts On Fire Estate Engagement Ring with 0.57 Carat I SI1 AGS Center
By Hearts On Fire
Located in DAYTON, OH
The center stone is an AGS certified I color SI1 clarity diamond that weighs 0.57ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGS Certified Diamond Sylvie Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning AGS Certified Sylvie diamond ring featuring approximately 1.322CTW of diamonds set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold
AGS Ideal Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, NY
AGS Certified 1.00CT Round Brilliant Cut Diamond mounted in a 14k white gold diamond encrusted engagement ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold
AGS Certified 3.35 Carat Round Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Birmingham, AL
This magnificent ring centers a 3.35ct round brilliant cut diamond, which grades as "I" in color and "SI1" in clarity (AGS certified #104082903004).
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
AGS Certified 2.23 Carat Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, NY
AGS Certified 601301773001 Diamond is Scribed 3282236430 Center Diamond Carat Weight: 1.54CT Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Center Diamond Color: F-G Center Diamond Clarity: SI2...
Diamond
AGS Ideal Cut Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Classic 6-prong solitaire diamond engagement ring featuring an AGS Ideal cut diamond AGS Certification #: 10457253084 Diamond Carat Weight: .75CT Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Color...
Diamond, Platinum
AGS Certified .79 Carat Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
AGS Certified .79 Carat Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold Size 4.25 AGS 0009557810 Carat weight: .791 cts.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
AGS Certified Diamond Halo Engagement Ring made by Brian Gavin
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning Certified Brian Gavin Diamond Halo Engagement Ring made in Platinum. Center Diamond Carat Weight: .83CT Earth Mined Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
AGS Certified 1.50 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By MJ Gabel
Located in Webster, NY
Classic 6-prong certified solitaire diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum. AGS Certification #601303133001 Center Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 1.50CT Center Diamond Cut: Roun...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Gabriel & Co. Palladium Halo Diamond Engagement Ring - AGS Certified Ideal
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Webster, NY
Elegant Gabriel & Co. Certified Halo Diamond engagement ring made in Palladium. Center Diamond Carat Weight: 1.24CT Earth Mined Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Di...
Diamond, Palladium
AGS Certified 5.45 Carat Ideal Cut Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
We are an accredited boutique dedicated to sharing our passion for beautiful jewelry and offer designer pieces from all over the world. Our Diamond Engagement Rings are accompanied b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Sapphire & Diamond Ring Rare Sapphire Ring AGS Certified No Heat Platinum 8.93ct
Located in Jupiter, FL
Important sapphire certified by AGS with no heat, accompanied by two trillion diamonds in platinum. A rare find! GRAM WEIGHT: 10.42gr GOLD: platinum NATURAL SAPPHIRE Cut: Oval Color...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
AGS Certified 0.96 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
AGS Certified 0.96 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring AGS report # 104076921027 Diamond: .96 carat round H SI2 Accent diamonds: Approx. .55 CTW G VS Size: 4.75...
Diamond, Platinum
Roberto Coin Cento Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring, AGS 1.642 Ct. E, VS2
By Roberto Coin
Located in Honolulu, HI
The ring comes accompanied by AGS diamond report number "AGS 0005901101".
Diamond, Platinum
AGS Certified Hearts on Fire 0.75 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Baltimore, MD
AGS Certified Hearts On Fire 0.75 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring AGS report number 104056654033 Diamond: 0.75 Carat Round Diamond G SI1 Metal: Platinum Markings: "HOF ...
Diamond, Platinum
AGS Certified 1.23 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 14 Karat Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
AGS Certified 1.23 carat Round Brilliant 14K Two-Tone Diamond Halo Engagement Ring White & Yellow Gold 1.55 CTW AGS Report # 6409402 (note - this is a copy only, not the original r...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AGS Certified 1.05 Carat Cushion J VS2 White Gold Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
AGS Certified 1.05 Carat Cushion J VS2 White Gold Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 3.33 grams Diamond: 1.05 carat cushion J VS2 Accent diamonds: Approx. .35...
Diamond, White Gold
Elegant 18K White Gold Solitaire Ring with 0.43 ct Natural Diamonds AGS Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful ring with a dazzling 0.43 carat round brilliant diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marvelous 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring w/ 0.47 Carat Natural Diamonds AGS Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful Ring with a dazzling 0.47 carat cushion brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Shreve, Crump & Low AGS Certified 5.29 Carat D SI2 Cushion Cut Diamond Plat Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
This 3-Stone diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 5.29 carat AGS Certified D SI2 cushion cut diamond measuring 11.74 x 9.51 x 6.52 mm is custom set in a handcrafted ...
Diamond, Platinum
James Allen 1.17 Ct Diamond Engagement Ring Ideal Cut Round 18K White Gold AGS
Located in New York, NY
Diamond engagement ring with a Round Brilliant 1.17 ct center I color, SI2 clarity ,with Ideal cut proportions certified by AGS (American Gem Society) as "Triple 0" , denoting the hi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three Carat Cushion Cut Diamond 'AGS Certified' with Double Halo on Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the heart of NYC's Diamond District, this ring can be resized or recreated with a different center stone upon request.
Diamond, Platinum
4.50 K-VS1 AGS Certified Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This stunning 4.5 carat K-VS1 AGS certified round brilliant diamond is one of the best of its kind we have personally seen in over 50 years.
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Cushion Cut AGS Certified Diamond Engagement Ring
By Martin Flyer
Located in Gainesville , FL
This STUNNING ring features a 0.72 carat cushion cut diamond certified by the America Gem Society.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Stunning 1.57 Carat Star 129 Diamond with AGS Lab Report in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lake Havasu City, AZ
Simple, smooth, strong, up-swept elegant style custom made in 8.1 grams of 18 karat yellow gold. The Star 129 weighs 1.57 carats, features 129 facets so the middle of this diamond ju...
Diamond, 18k Gold
AGS Certified 14K White Gold Baguette Diamond Butterfly Ring Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
P R O D U C T · D E T A I L S ✔ Diamond Specs: H Color / SI1-SI2 Clarity / Very Good ✔ Setting: Prong ✔ Ring Width: 1.0 MM ✔ Butterfly Width: 15.0 MM ✔ Ring Size: 7 USA (Resizing is...
Diamond, White Gold
$2,000,000Sale Price|20% Off
Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form: The Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece When rarity meets refinement, the result is nothing short of legendary. This original Harry Winston cre...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds 119.13 Carat Diamond Bib Necklace
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Emerging from the esteemed House of Vivid Diamonds is an unparalleled masterpiece of jewelry craftsmanship—a necklace that exudes sheer opulence and elegance. This extraordinary crea...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Dark Brown Exotic Leather Handle Bag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exquisite rare vintage kelly style handbag made of quality exotic leather with gold hardware. We offer more exclusive items, view our frontstore It's in preloved vintage condition ...
Unavailable|$5,500,000
30-Carat D Flawless Type IIA Diamond Ring GIA Certified Rare Investment-Grade
Located in Mumbai, IN
This D Color Internally Flawless diamond ring is a testament to extraordinary rarity and unmatched craftsmanship. Featuring a GIA-certified diamond of the highest D color grade, this...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$92,856
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Cassis Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 in cassis and shiny crocodile porosus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 11.43 Carat Total Pear and Kite Diamond Drop Earrings
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking blend of elegance and brilliance, these GIA Certified 11.43 Carat Total Pear and Kite Diamond Drop Earrings are a true masterpiece of fine craftsmanship. At the heart ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Maurice Fine Jewelry - Platinum Oval Diamond Prong-Set Necklace
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious necklace, crafted in platinum, features an impressive 31.1 carats of prong-set white oval diamonds. The diamonds are meticulously arranged along the length of the neck...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,000,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 26 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Antinori di Sanpietro platinum ring featuring a remarkable 26-carat cut-cornered cushion brilliant diamond, certified by GIA. This stunning diamond is graded H color and VS...
Diamond, Platinum
SCARSELLI 2 Carat Fancy Purple Pink Diamond Solitaire Ring GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From SCARSELLI, a world-renowned fancy color diamond house, this rare 2+ Fancy Purple-pink Oval diamond is VVS1 clarity and is flanked with side white diamond baguettes in Platinum f...
Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
$2,720,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 20 Carat Type 2A FLAWLESS Clarity D Color Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 20 Carat Type 2A Diamond Ring, boasting FLAWLESS clarity and a pristine D color rating. This exceptional diamond stands as a testament to rare beauty, reflecting light...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 20.00 Carats F/VS1 Pear Shape Diamonds Platinum Gold Earrings
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
We're embracing spring vibes with nature's beauty and timeless elegance; these stunning pairs of pear-cut Diamonds earrings echoing the brillance of blossoms in full bloom. Magnifice...
Diamond, Platinum
$792,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 24 Carat Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 24 Carat Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring, designed to captivate and inspire. This extraordinary diamond showcases a stunning K color grade, featuring a beautiful whit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.04 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with Trillion Cut Diamond
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant three stone engagement ring features a stunning 4.04 carat emerald cut diamond at it's center, flanked by two exquisite trillion cut diamonds. The central diamond, wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra Mother of Pearl Long Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
Created in 2006 by Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra jewelry creations gather different-sized Alhambra motifs, coming together in a joyful dance. Inspired by the clover leaf, th...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$495,000
GIA Certified 8.02 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond VVS2 Clarity I Color
Located in Mumbai, IN
This 8.02-carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond, certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), embodies the pinnacle of diamond craftsmanship. Meticulously graded and evaluate...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,200,000 / item
9-Carat D Flawless Diamond Ring Ultra-Rare Type IIA Masterpiece
Located in Mumbai, IN
Step into the world of ultimate rarity with this 9-carat D Flawless diamond ring, an extraordinary creation by Legacy Diamonds & Gemstones. This diamond is the pinnacle of perfection...
Diamond, White Diamond, 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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