ALGT certified Natural 3.32 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
color play and offers a timeless, sophisticated finish. Origin of Alexandrite is Ural Russia. I have two
Diamond, Alexandrite, White Gold, 18k Gold
ALGT certified Natural 0.77 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
color play and offers a timeless, sophisticated finish. Origin of Alexandrite is Ural Russia. I have two
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Very Rare 2.05 Ct Russian Alexandrite Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage Russian 14K gold ring features a very rare 2.05 carat cushion cut Alexandrite from the
Alexandrite, Gold, 14k Gold
Russian Alexandrite 18k Gold Antique Design Ring with Diamonds
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
the ’60s of the XIX century. Alexandrite was first found in Russia's Ural Mountains in 1830, and
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Natural Alexandrite Ring of 10k Gold - GIA Cert
Located in Lewisburg, PA
mesmerizing, 0.59ct GIA-certified color-changing alexandrite from the Ural Mountains, surrounded by four pale
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, 10k Gold
Russian 0.37 Carat Alexandrite Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexandrite from the Ural Mountains. The Alexandrite changes its color from bluish green (daylight) to
Alexandrite, Platinum
Very Rare Russian Alexandrite and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
alexandrite from the Ural Mountains and a transitional brilliant cut diamond (c. 1930s). The ring is
Alexandrite
GIA Certified Color Change Alexandrite and Diamond Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
carat of dazzling diamonds. Alexandrite was discovered in the Ural mountains of Russia in 1830 and named
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
GEM Report Natural 1.53 Carat Alexandrite & Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
surrounded by 51 stones of brilliant cut diamonds approx.0.38 ct E/F/VVS/VS. Origin of Alexandrite is Ural
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Natural Brazilian Alexandrite and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
By RAF
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and classic three-stone alexandrite ring, centered with an oval mixed-cut natural, no-heat Brazilian Alexandrite weighing well over three carats, accented with two shield ...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Estate 18K Moon Necklace by Pamela Love 'Moon Phase' Lapis Diamonds Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Estate 18K Moon Necklace by Pamela Love 'Moon Phase' Lapis Diamonds Yellow Gold This necklace showcases a harmonious blend of lapis lazuli and diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold. The ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum A striking example of Art Deco elegance, this antique engagement ring features a luminous old mine-cut diamond set within an in...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Bohemian Garnet And Silver Gilt Necklace Circa 1870's
Located in Firenze, IT
Victorian bohemian garnet necklace. This piece is set in silver gilt with pretty garnet flowers and smaller drop flowers. Circa 1870-80, Measures: 42cm long and the central drop me...
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Michael Kneebone Merelani Mint Garnet White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Merelani mint garnet is featured in this classic three stone ring. Merelani garnet is named after its mining location, the Merelani Hils of Tanzania. Like Tsavorite Garnets, they a...
Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Very Rare 4.03 Ct Russian Demantoid Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary three stone ring features a very rare 4.03 ct Russian demantoid of pure green color and excellent brilliance. The demantoid is flanked by two bright white diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$375,000
W 0.37 in D 0.25 in L 0.5 in
5.34 Carat Brazilian Alexandrite Oval Loose Gem AGL Certified – Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultra-Fine Rare Brazilian Alexandrite Gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills proudly presents an extraordinary treasure: a 5.34 carat Brazilian Ale...
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Mings Hawaii Green Jade Hinged Bangle 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 59.1 Grams Bracelet Circumference: ~7.0" Bracelet Width: 13 mm Bracelet Thickness: 7.9 mm thick Stamped...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Drop Earrings 18ct White Gold Circa 1920s Step into elegance with this stunning pair of 18ct white gold 1920s drop earrings, a true statement piece perfect for any specia...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian platinum diamond set tiara. This diamond tiara is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of openwork foliate garland design sections graduating down...
Diamond, Platinum, Steel
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond ring made by important faberge workmaster August Holmstrom in floral design with an estimate total diamond weight of 1.80 carat centered stone is...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal and diamonds ring in 14k gold. Genuine opal ring. Gold ring with opal Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) Main stone - opal, black with color play, o...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
Art Deco 2.25ctw Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A stunning Art Deco engagement ring in luxurious platinum. Featuring a central European cut diamond, weighing 1.82 carats, with a K color grade and VS1 clarity. The primary stone is...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1940s Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1940’s Fabulous, vintage ring. Set with a gorgeous, faceted-cushion cut, natural aquamarine. Mounted in platinum, with a beautiful h...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Deco Style 18ct White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Preloved Fabulous Deco Style Ring Beautiful Blue Aquamarine Surrounded by Brilliant White & Square Cut Diamonds Aquamarine...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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