“Antique 14k Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Caucasus, Circa 1907”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with 1 natural blue sapphire stone diameter 9mm×7.50mm with rose cut diamonds ring head diameter 18mm in detailed workmanship ring was made in the cauc...
“Antique Russian Gold Ring With Spinel Rubies & Diamonds, Circa 1900”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 1889/1900.c ring centered with 3 natural spinel rubies blood color flanked with rose cut diamonds ring was made in moscow between 1889/1900.c tsarist era...
$3,000Sale Price|36% Off
Victorian Purple Star Sapphire Ring, 1890s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
The weight of the sapphire is ca. 7 carats and it is surrounded by old rose-cut diamonds. Ring size 6.5, can be resized.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
18 k yellow gold tank ring - real rose cut diamonds - Retro estate bulky ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely bulky Rose Cut diamond ring. This Tank ring is made in 18 k pinkish Yellow gold and marked with a french eagle head mark.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880's Victorian Rosecut Diamond Navette Marquise Ring in 14K solid gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Antique Rosecut Diamond Navette Marquise Entourage Ring in 14K solid gold vintage antique ring heirloom jewelry Antique Dutch Rose-Cut Diamond Ring This original Dutch ring feature...
Diamond, Gold
14 Karat Opal & Diamond Navette Victorian Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
The Navette Style Ring is set with a center oval opal and 28 Rose Cut diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow and White Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Step into the elegance of yesteryear with this captivating vintage ring. Expertly crafted from yellow and white 18K gold (750‰), this piece features a striking synthetic ruby of appr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold diamond tank ring - family heirloom - Art Deco, Antique engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely small Rose Cut diamond ring. This Tank ring is made in 18 karat Yellow gold and marked with a 18K mark.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring by Marcus & Co.
By Marcus & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Details • Maker: Marcus & Co. • Period: Circa 1900 • Metal: Platinum topped 18k yellow gold • Stones: – 1.92 carat round Burmese ruby (AGL certified, no heat) – 1.49 carat old Europe...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Georgian rose-cut diamond plaque ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique navette-shaped rose-diamond plaque ring in silver and 18k gold. France. * Free shipping * Includes letter of authenticity for insurance purposes * Please do not hesitate ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a unique cluster ring dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece features a large rose-cut diamond at the centre of the face surrounded by a circulating arr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a rare antique diamond ring from the Georgian era. The focal high chunky rose cut diamond is encompassed by an array of silver set domed rose cut diamonds; the foiled backing...
Diamond, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
At the centre of the face, a large rose-cut diamond takes prominence. This impressive gemstone is surrounded by a harmonious arrangement of slightly smaller, matching diamonds, creat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an unusual large Georgian diamond cluster ring. The ring is in a triangular shape and features a negative space in the centre and is surrounded by nine rose cut diamonds vary...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Rose-cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The pierced 18kt yellow gold mounting set to the center with a large antique rose-cut diamond, a "full Holland rose cut" diamond weighing app. 5.50 carats further enhanced by additio...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
The serpent's head is set with a large rose-cut diamond, adding a touch of elegance to the design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Rose Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
The centre stone is an uncertificated fancy yellow rose cut diamond, flanked by 4 colourless rose cuts.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking antique cluster ring featuring a shimmering ensemble of chunky rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
It features an array of closely individually tension set rose cut diamonds of differing shapes and sizes; all of which are mounted in silver within a closed back setting whilst the w...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Corone' rose cut diamond Italian grandmother ring
Located in Milano, MI
Antique ring set in silver and gold, with coronè rose cut diamonds.
Diamond
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This antique ring features eleven rose-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.25 carats set in darkened silver over 18K yellow gold with a closed back setting in classic late Georgian...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$4,497
Georgian Rose-Cut Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
This Ring have approximately 2.20c Rose-Cut Diamond .
Pink Diamond, Silver
Antique Victorian Rose Gold 1.05tcw Elongated Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian navette ring crafted in warm rose gold, set with approximately 1.05 carats total weight of rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Rose Gold
1920s Rose Cut Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Como, IT
Vintage white gold ring with a light brown 0,25 carat rose cut diamond and 10 white rose cut diamond total weight around 0,20 ct. handcrafted lovely ring from early twentieth centur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1900s Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Round Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold and platinum. A feminine antique ring, round in shape and set with rose-cut diamonds, the center one in a claw setting and those around it in a chased sett...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Good Era: Georgian Year: Early 1800s Metal: 18k Rose Gold Diamonds: 10 Carat Weight: 0.55 Total Cut: Rose Color: Champagne Clarity: I1-3 Ring Size: 8 Sizing available Ri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
The face of the ring is adorned with a captivating array of rose-cut diamonds, each exuding a subtle white hue.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly wonderful Georgian diamond ring. The ring features five chunky rose cut diamonds that graduate in size with the largest in the centre.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Seven-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming band ring featuring a single row of rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose cut diamond cluster ring, Dutch, circa 1830.
Located in London, GB
Georgian rose cut diamond cluster ring. Set to center with one drop-shape rose cut diamond in a closed back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 0.80 carats, encircled by fi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
At the centre of the face we find an oval shaped rose cut diamond. This principle stone sits proud whilst being flanked on either side by a smaller rounded rose cut diamond.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Duo Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. Antique rose gold ring featuring two arabesque motifs set on high claws with rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Smoky Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Good Era: Georgian Year: Early 1800s Metal: 10 karat gold & silver Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.27 Cut: Rose cut Color: Smoky brown-orangey Ring Size: 9.5, sizing available ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful Victorian diamond cluster ring. At the centre of the face we find a single round faceted old mine cut diamond which is surrounded by a double halo of shimmer...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian GIA 2.25 carat rose cut diamond 18k rose gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting Victorian diamond cluster ring from the 1900’s is a beautiful expression of antique romance, centered by a GIA-certified 2.25 carat rose cut diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This multi-layered cluster ring features an oval shaped rose cut diamond at the centre which is circulated by a slightly smaller array of matching rose cut diamonds.
Pink Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of Victorian elegance, this navette-shaped ring showcases a vibrant arrangement of richly hued rubies accented by glittering rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
French 19th Century Rose- Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, own hallmark. Sumptuous antique daisy ring, it is adorned in the center of an important rose- cut diamond retained in claws in a surrounding of antique cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Navette 14K Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Sweet Victorian 14K yellow gold & rose cut diamond navette ring! There are 17 rose cut diamonds across the front of the ring in a marquise setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,651Sale Price|20% Off
Antique German Rose-Cut Ring .
Located in Firenze, FI
A true vintage treasure 💍✨(1920-1930) This antique ring features a mesmerizing central rose-cut diamond framed by an intricate openwork halo design.
Pink Diamond, Silver
French 19th Century Rose- Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
A timeless antique daisy ring, its round setting holds a set of rose-cut diamonds, the center one being larger in size.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
.40 Carat Total Weight Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.9 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .40ct, total weight Cut: Rose Cut Color: J Clarity: VS Ru...
Diamond
1900s Green Agate Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
On either side of the head, at the start of the ring, is a lyre-shaped decoration set with a rose-cut diamond.
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterli...
20th Century Ruby and Rose-Cut Diamond Feather Ring.
Located in Firenze, FI
The ruby is elegantly framed by delicate rose-cut diamonds set in an intricate silver openwork, creating an elongated, marquise-inspired silhouette.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Antique rose cut diamond 18k white gold bombe ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful antique diamond bombe ring from the 1920’s captures the romance and artistry of the Art Deco era with a softly domed silhouette and glowing rose cut diamond detail.
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian table cut diamond enamel 14k rose gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating jewel from the late nineteenth century, this Victorian ring highlights the rare beauty of a table cut diamond at its center.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Victorian rose cut diamond 18k yellow gold navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set with one old European cut diamond and eight rose cut diamonds, the design offers a lovely combination of soft brilliance and gentle shimmer, creating a refined and elegant presen...
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s Rose Cut Three Row Diamond Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Details Year: 1900s Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7grams Diamond Details: Rose Cut Diamonds, .40ct total weight, H Color, SI Clarity, Na...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian old cut diamond ruby 9k rose gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming Victorian cluster ring centers on a softly glowing rose cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carat, displaying a gentle, romantic shimmer with its J color and I clar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 0.30ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster ring, c.1870s
Located in London, GB
This charming cluster ring features a collection of rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique French 19th Century Rose-Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Crafted in solid 18K gold, the ring features a beautifully detailed floral motif set with 11 rose-cut diamonds arranged in a classic daisy-like cluster.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond, Silver-Topped Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Set with seven (7) crimped collet and prong closed-back majestic rose-cut diamonds of varying sizes. These beautiful diamonds are foil-backed and set into a silver-topped mount with ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage rose cut diamonds 18k and silver Gold Ring
Located in Como, IT
Vintage ring with dome of the crown in Silver on 18K Yellow Gold holding 19 rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian 0.35ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1830s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1830s, this beautiful cluster ring is a collection of rose cut diamonds. They have a combined weight of 0.35 carat and are rub over set.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 10k Rose Gold Engraved Star Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A star-cut diamond forms the central focal point, set within a richly decorated composition that emphasizes the ring’s period character.
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Pink Sapphire Rose-cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. This antique rose gold ring is round in shape, and features a round pink sapphire in a setting of rose-cut diamonds set on paillon.
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Rose Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.80 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 We can any size. The ...
Diamond, Gold
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring, Rose-Cut Diamond 0.40ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold solitaire ring set with a rose-cut diamond up to 0.40 ct - G/H - SI - ring size US 3.5 - EU 14.5(45) Detailed description: The front of the ring is 7.9 mm wide and ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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