$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ruby Wedding Band. Carre Cut Ruby Eternity Band Platinum Art Deco 1920
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2.80 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Care Cut Jewelry Type: Ring / Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Eternity Band, Art Deco Band Metal: Platin...
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Diamond and Ruby Band. Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Links
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 4.25 US, Not Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Calibre Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite and rare Art Deco band showcases the timeless elegance...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 4.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 5 1/2.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA Burma No Heat Square Ruby Stack Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - No Heat - Burma - Rich Vivid Red Color - 1.10ctw (approx.) **See Certifications Details Below** Mater...
Ruby, Platinum
Antique and Contemporary 1.00 Carat Ruby 1.84 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique and contemporary 1.00 carat ruby and 1.84 carat diamond, platinum five stone ring; part of our ruby jewelry collection. This fine and impressive diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 0.70 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.70 carat Burmese ruby and 0.06 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our antique ruby jewelry collection. This stunning, fine and impressiv...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 0.65Ct Burmese Ruby and 0.48Ct Diamond, Platinum Twist Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.65 carat Burmese ruby, 0.48 carat diamond and platinum twist ring; part of our diverse collection of twist engagement rings. This stunning,...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This eternity band holds 35 rubies and each measure approx 5pts. Modelled in platinum. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Band Width: 2.5mm Weight: 2.7g
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This eternity band holds 20 rubies and each measure approx 10pts. Modelled in platinum. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 2.7g
Ruby, Platinum
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Diamond Pink Ruby Wedding Band. Diamond Eternity Band Platinum Links
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 4.25 US, Not Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Calibre Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite and rare Art Deco band showcases the timeless elegance...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Ruby Square Cut Eternity Band - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Ruby Square Cut Eternity Band - Size 6.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Band.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1.70 Carats Total Baguette Cut Sapphire & Ruby Versatile Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
An antique art deco eternity wedding band, showcasing baguette cut sapphires and rubies weighing 1.70 carats total, set on a channel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA Square Step Cut Lab Grown Ruby Eternity Stack Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Lab Grown Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Red Color - **See Certifications Details Below** Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 1.83 Grams Ring Si...
Art Deco Diamond Carved Ruby Platinum Band ring
Located in New York, NY
Unique and beautiful wide band ring. Shimmering diamonds in an intricate reticulated pattern, set with four carved rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold 3 Ruby 2 Diamond Band Eternity Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
This is SUCH a beautiful old Ring. And in excellent condition. It would serve as an Engagement Ring or simply a very attractive Eternity. The centre Ruby in this is 0.35 carats & i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Antique Platinum Square Cut Ruby Band
Located in New York, NY
A vintage antique square cut ruby band set in platinum circa 1950.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6 1/2.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful art deco eternity band in platinum with alternating square-cut rubies and old cut round diamonds in sets of 3. The perfect wedding band or stacking band! In great condition...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 5 1/2.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Expandable Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
This is a magnificent Art Deco eternity band unlike any other! Done in platinum, the band features a row of french cut rubies in the center surrounded by two rows of rose cut diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1.25ctw Engraved Ruby Eternity Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
This antique ruby eternity wedding band is a breathtaking piece of jewelry.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1.25ctw Engraved Ruby Eternity Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
This antique ruby eternity wedding band is a breathtaking piece of jewelry.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1.25ctw Engraved Ruby Eternity Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
This antique ruby eternity wedding band is a breathtaking piece of jewelry.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Carre Cut Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Carre Cut Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian 3.00 CTW Diamond Ruby Platinum 14K Gold Antique Scroll Band Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an oval cut ruby weighing approximately 0.86 carat - transparent medium purplish red in color Flanked east to west by cushion cut rubies totaling approximately 1.14 carats ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 2.65Ct Ruby and Platinum Eternity Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.65 carat ruby and platinum eternity ring; an addition to our collection of antique ruby rings. This fine and impressive antique ruby eternity ring has been c...
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Deco Ruby Eternity Ring Platinum Vintage Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era band (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum. 29 box cut rubies are estimated at 0.03 carats each and total an estimated 0.87 carats....
Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1.06Ct Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique French Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Band Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding antique band ring from the later stages of the Victorian era.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Filigree Eternity Band
Located in Montgomery, AL
The diamond culets do extend past the setting, this contributes to a slightly grabby texture on the inside of the band. This exquisite antique eternity band would be a stunning alter...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Flip Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Art Deco flip ring with rubies, sapphires, and approximately 0.50 CTS of single cut diamonds. #R0432 Metal: Platinum Weight: 6.1 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful antique platinum eternity band with rubies. Some stones have minor chips and abrasions.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Amazing Art Deco eternity band done in platinum with buff cut Burmese rubies that have the most beautiful red glow! The ring is in good condition. The rubies are slightly abraded and...
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Natural Red Ruby Eternity Band Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A unique Art Deco band showcasing an eternity of natural red rubies, skillfully channel-set in platinum. This original piece exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Ring Size: 6...
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful art deco eternity band in platinum with alternating square-cut rubies and round diamonds in sets of 3. The perfect wedding band or stacking band! #R0263 Metal: Platinum ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum French Cut Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum French Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 5.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco French Cut Ruby Platinum Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A rare Art Deco French cut ruby platinum wedding band, 1937. The band has beautiful engraving all around the sides of the band and is engraved with VIVY 1937. Very charming. The rubi...
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Expandable Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
This is a magnificent Art Deco eternity band unlike any other! Done in platinum, the band features a row of french cut rubies in the center surrounded by two rows of rose cut diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Wedding Band.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Platinum Channel Square Step Cut Ruby & Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely breathtaking antique ruby and diamond wide eternity band ring, crafted from solid platinum and 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring sweetest ruby stones, truly beautiful measurements size UK N1/2 US 7 band width 2mm height off finger 2mm weight 2.68g materials ...
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Platinum Ruby and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This eternity band holds trios of rubies and pairs of diamonds in-between. The eternity band is modelled in platinum. The ruby total is 45pts and the diamond total is 30pts. Ring S...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Ruby Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This antque deco eternity band is crafted in solid platinum, channel set throughout with genuine square step cut rubies. The vivacious genuine corundum weigh cumulatively 1.78cts. Th...
Ruby
Antique Platinum and Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
This is SUCH a beautiful old Ring. And in excellent condition. It would serve as an Engagement Ring or simply a very attractive Eternity or Dress Ring The centre Ruby in this is 0.3...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Paris, FR
18kt yellow gold and silver ring (quality mark: owl and mascaron) with a central oval ruby (total weight estimated around 0,60 Ct), and rose cut diamonds (total weight estimated arou...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
Lovely traditional Victorian Bridge Ring Featuring 3 good quality Rubies, Colour Purplish Red, Clarity eye-clean, Round Cut, Claw set. 2 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds, Colour G/H, Cla...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Ruby Diamond 5-Stone Bezel Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool antique 5-stone ring dating from the early 20th Century. It's set with alternating rubies and diamonds, in millegrain collet settings - the rubies in gold and diamonds in plat...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Magnificent Eternity Band with Rubies and Emeralds and Hinged Diamond Parts
Located in Antwerp, BE
In this platinum Art Deco eternity band from 1930, 17 square cut rail set rubies meet 17 square cut rail set emeralds halfway.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
1950s 1.00 Carat, Total Weight Ruby & 14K White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 6.20 Metal Type: 14 Karat White Gold Weight: 1.8 grams Color Stone Details: Type: Synthetic Ruby Shape: Princess Cut Carat Weight: 1.00 cara...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Band. This beautiful eternity band is crafted in 14k white gold. The band has blue sapphire and rubies going arou...
Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Handmade Art Deco Platinum Ring 4.11 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond – I/VS2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
This elegant handmade Art Deco ring features a stunning 4.11-carat Old Mine cut diamond, ( Dating pre-1900’s) graded I color and VS2 clarity (GIA certified). The platinum setting, cr...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and 14 Carat Gold Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emeralds set within this 14ct gold band are square cut and measure 5pts each. They are beautifully bright stones. emerald total approx 1.4ct. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Band Width: ...
Emerald, Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Baguette Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Baguette Diamond Eternity Band - Size 5. This classic eternity band is crafted in platinum. There are beautiful white baguette diamonds going arou...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum Emerald and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Platinum Emerald and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring delightful full eternity band ring, simple but beautiful! The item comes without the box in the photos but will be pre...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art-Deco 4.48 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Original Art-Deco 4.48 carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in Platinum Platinum (tested) ring made in the early 1920s. It has been set with a proportioned emerald-cut aquamari...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
5 carat Diamond And Sapphire Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum L VS2
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite sapphire halo engagement ring is a striking example of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. At its heart lies a captivating elongated antique cushion-cut diamond, weig...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Pink Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire eternity band in 14K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The circular shape represents love whi...
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 4mm Band Ring 5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 5 Band Width: 4mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .22 Hallmark: TIFFANY&...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Stackable Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Band Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Band Ring in 14K Gold with diamonds symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Six Stone Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Ruby 1ct Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 9 US, Resizable Color: J Color Overall Clarity: SI1-SI2 Overall Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Old European Cut, Round Cut Style: Victorian Th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$660,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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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