Art Deco old cut diamond sapphire navette platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Art Deco navette ring showcases two beautifully matched old European cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat, displaying a soft and elegant brilliance with H-I ...
Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Five Stone Diamond Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s from platinum, this stunning Navette band is set with an Old European cut diamond center stone measuring 0.47 carats, F-G color, VS clarity and accented on all s...
Diamond, Platinum
Beautiful Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Navette Platinum Ring.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Navette is just so beautiful and well made - I'm in LOVE!
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Marquise/Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian marquise/navette shaped ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian 18k Gold Diamond Navette Cluster Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Altrincham, GB
This gorgeous and perfectly shaped antique navette cluster ring dates from the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Three-Stone Diamond Platinum Navette Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circa 1910: this stunning three stone diamond ring from the Edwardian era features a 1.65 carat European cut diamond in the center. Complementing the center diamond are 1.65 carats o...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian rose cut diamond 18k yellow gold navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A graceful Victorian navette ring that captures the delicate beauty and romantic charm of antique jewelry.
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This stunning Edwardian diamond engagement ring features approximately 2.5 carats of Old European Cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.85ct Diamond and Sapphire Navette Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Edwardian period is this beautiful navette ring. Taking centre stage, a sparkling 0.85 carat old cut diamond is rub over set into platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Marquise/Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
This exquisite navette/marquise-shaped ring features a central natural Lozenge cut sapphire surrounded by a double halo of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Venice, CA
The vibrant blue sapphires pop against the white of the diamonds, and the band of color aligns perfectly with the 18k gold ring shank, creating a solid line that cuts through the cen...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Baguette and OEC Diamond Platinum Vintage Navette Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Art Deco Diamond Platinum Navette Vintage Cocktail Ring. Securely Hand set with Baguette & Old European Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 18k Gold Sapphire & Diamond Navette Cluster Ring, Circa 1915
Located in Altrincham, GB
A particularly bright and sparkly Edwardian period navette shaped cluster ring. Its set with a 75pt basaltic sapphire, and one carat of transitional cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1880's Victorian Navette 0.80ct Diamond Ring 14K Solid Gold Marquise Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Victorian Navette Diamond Ring 14K Solid Gold Antique Marquise Cluster Ring Old Cut Diamonds Engagement Heirloom Jewelry This authentic 1900’s Victorian navette ring is set with gli...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Platinum Navette Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant Finely detailed Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Vintage Navette Platinum Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1880's Victorian Navette 1.50cts Diamond Ring High Carat Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
1880's Victorian Navette 1.50cts Diamond Ring High Carat Gold This original Victorian navette ring, crafted in rich 18k gold, features approximately 1.5 carats of hand-cut antique s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Navette Ring. Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring Filigree Platinum IVS2 1900
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Color: I Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Old European Cut Style: Edwardian This exquisite and exceptionally rare Edwardi...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Pearl and Diamond Navette Shield Ring 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
A rare-find Art Deco pearl and diamond ring in a rather unique elongated plaque design.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Cut Marquise Diamond Pink Sapphire Navette 18KYG Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exquisite vintage 18 karat yellow gold navette ring featuring a dramatic elongated design centered with two old cut marquise diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat, graded approx...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian sapphire diamond 18k gold and platinum navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian 18k white gold ring from the 1880s features five vibrant pear cut sapphires, framed by sparkling old European cut diamonds for an elegant vintage charm. Center stone:...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
French Belle Époque ruby diamond 18k rose gold Navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Belle Époque Navette ring showcases a refined elongated silhouette centered on 3 round cut rubies totaling approximately 0.25 carat, arranged to create a vivid line of...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Marquise/Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The ring showcases exquisite craftsmanship typical of its time, featuring a graceful navette design that enhances the allure of the central gemstone and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1912 Edwardian Opal Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Navette Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good Era: Edwardian Year: 1912 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Opal Carat Weight: 0.75 Cut: Cabochon Color:Blue-green Clarity: Opaque Diamonds: 18 Carat Weight: 1....
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Gem No-Heat Burma Pink Sapphire & Diamond Navette Antique Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
Surrounding this extraordinary gemstone are 16 brilliant diamonds totaling 0.80cts, expertly set in an elegant navette design that accentuates the sapphire’s vivid hues and adds a re...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,491Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.5 grams. Totally is diamond rose cut diamond 0.40 ct. Totally is side brilliant cut diamond 0.25 ct. Ring size is US 5 We can make any size....
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,159Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is old cut diamond 0.75 carat. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.60 carat. The diamond is has is G-H color and vs-s1 clarity....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Ring 3.5 Carat Navette Wedding Engagement Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
This monumental antique Edwardian to Victorian diamond ring has a central diamond of approximately 1/2 Carat with a total of 3.5 Carats of Diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,623Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 carat.. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is us 6.6 We can make any size. Box is ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Edwardian 0.50 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have exquisite cluster ring dating back to the early stages of the 20th century. At its heart lies a striking marquise-cut diamond, expertly bezel set to catch the light. Thi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious Victorian diamond and aquamarine navette dinner ring that is long, sleek and slender.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Fine Antique Large Yellod Gold Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 14k Yellow Gold Navette Ring, measuring 1 1/4 inches in length and 3/8 inch wide, set with Nice Clean White Old Mine cut Diamonds totaling approximately 1.75 Carats and Ve...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau 1.40 Ct Old Diamond Cut Navette French ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Nouveau Statement Ring Rare and very unique is this one of a kind Navette ring dating 1900 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold silver topped for the diamond housing Bears French ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Silver Navette Diamond Ring. Old Mine Cut Ring 14k Yellow Gold Russian
Located in New York, NY
The elongated navette design is richly adorned with additional diamonds, arranged to enhance the ring’s graceful, tapering silhouette.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Three-Stone Navette Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This early Art Deco two-tone ring features a round transitional-cut diamond center stone weighing approximately 0.44 carats, F color and I1 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Cluster Rose Gold Navette Ring, Austria, Around 1890
By Austrian Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique navette-shaped old brilliant-cut diamond ring, fifteen old brilliant-cut diamonds in a cluster, all diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 1.2 carats, claw set in a rose gold...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Art Deco Platinum Natural Three-Stone Diamond European Cut Navette Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum Natural Three-Stone Diamond European Cut Navette Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 4.34 grams Diamonds: 3 old European cut natural diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct White Gold, Edwardian Diamond Marquise/Navette Statement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1900 Introducing an exquisite 18ct white gold Edwardian ring, featuring a fabulous marquise/navette shape adorned with approxima...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Diamond Marquise/Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian marquise/navette-shaped ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold, and adorned with a fantastic arrangement o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Diamond Marquise / Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian-era diamond ring, a stunning piece crafted in 18ct gold and platinum that emb...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Georgian Navette Shaped Ring with Garnets & Single Cut Diamonds c1800
Located in valatie, NY
Antique Georgian Navette Shaped Ring set with Garnets and Single Cut Diamonds c1800.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Marquise/Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 This stunning 18ct gold and platinum ring features a marquise-shaped natural sapphire, surrounded ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 1.60 carat rose cut diamond 14k rose gold navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal and elegant, this Victorian navette ring captures the romance and refinement of the late 19th century.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Marquise Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 This Victorian marquise-shaped ring is a true beauty. Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, the ring features a row of ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Navette Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a turquoise navette shaped cabochon - opaque robin's egg blue in color Bezel set with a halo surround of bead set rose cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.52 carat total ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring A ring featuring old European cut diamonds & square cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum 1.40 Carat Natural Diamond Navette Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum 1.40 Carat Natural Diamond Navette Cluster Dome Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 4.96 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.40 carats G VS-SI1 natural old European cut and single ...
Diamond, Platinum
Georgian Era Silver Navette Ring. Diamond Filigree Engagement 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Georgian Era, Circa 1800 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.80-Carats Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Elongated, Filigree Metal: Si...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Pearl and OEC Diamond Lacey Navette Edwardian Vintage Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed 3 Pearl and Diamond Navette Lacey Platinum Cocktail Ring. Securely Hand set with 3 Pearls, surrounded by approx. 1.10tcw Old European Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Navette Ring Diamonds 0.75 Carat Vienna, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau most elegant ring: NAVETTE DIAMONDS IN MIDDLE AREA (VINTAGE CUTS / 0.75 Carat) This superb Navette Ring is embellished with gorgeous rose-cut diamonds manufactured in e...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
French Belle Époque 1.60 carat diamond 18k yellow gold platinum navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant French Belle Époque navette ring is a beautifully elongated jewel from the 1910’s, set with 23 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.60 carats in total.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910 Edwardian Platinum Navette Shape Two-Stone Citrine and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.1 grams Color Stone Details: Type: Citrine Carat Weight: 1.00 Carat, each (2.00 Carat, total weight) Color: Amber...
Citrine, White Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Era Silver Navette Ring. Old European Cut Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: I Color Clarity: SI1-SI2 Metal: Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Old European Cut Style: Victorian This exquisite antique nav...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Georgian rose cut diamond 18K rose gold and silver navette enamel ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional Georgian navette ring is a richly detailed antique jewel from the 1860’s, centered by 3 rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.60 carat in total.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Opal Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a navette shaped opal cabochon measuring 5.0 x 15.0 mm White with spectral play-of-color - bead set with halo surround Platinum-topped and prong set with old European cut d...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian 2.20 Carat Diamond Marquise / Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian marquise/navette-shaped ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and features a stunning arrangement of natural, spar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.07 Carat GIA Transitional Cut Diamond & Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super quality Art Deco era 1.07 Carat "Transitional" Cut Diamond & Sapphire Navette Ring composed of platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Ruby, Diamond And 18 Karat Gold Navette Cluster Ring, Chester 1901
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby, diamond and gold navette shaped cluster ring, with a cushion shaped faceted ruby, in the centre of two oval rubies, surrounded by fourteen old-cut diamonds, in a cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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