Is aquamarine good for rings?

Yes, aquamarine is good for rings. Perhaps the one gemstone that best embodies the glimmering blue of the ocean is aquamarine, not just in name but also in color. Aqua marina (latin for water and sea) is often crystal clear and blue. Many people love the color of aquamarine, a precious gemstone from the mineral beryl family, and the stones are hard enough to resist scratching when cared for properly. They are soft enough for jewelers to cut to their client’s specs but also durable enough for daily wear. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of aquamarine rings.

What is the difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings?

The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.

Aquamarine Ring Estate

Emerald Halo Ring Art Deco

Aquamarine Vintage Jewelry Sets In Box

Estate 18k Gold

Asscher Cut Aquamarine

Santa Maria Aquamarine

Art Deco Ring Settings Without Stones

$9,400

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Aquamarine and Sapphire Diamond Ring. 1ct Aquamarine Double Halo Ring Platinum

Located in New York, NY

Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Aquamarine, Sapphire Stone Cut: Round Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite peridot ring is a true statement of elegance, featuring approx. 3.70-carats...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold 45 Carat Aquamarine and Rubies Deco Estate Ring

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14 Karat White Gold 45 Carat Aquamarine and Rubies Deco Estate Ring

Located in New York, NY

Metal: 14 K White Gold Finger Size: 8 Gram Weight: 21.3 Diamond Carat Weight: Diamond color: I-J Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Diamond Cut: Round Gemstone: Aquamarine/Rubies Gemstone We...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Estate Aquamarine & Diamond Ring

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Estate Aquamarine & Diamond Ring

Located in San Francisco, CA

Classic period glamour! The platinum ring centers a bezel-set oval shaped aquamarine weighing 2.66 carats, with the surround and shoulders set with 28 old European-cut diamonds, weig...

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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Modern Estate Aquamarine Platinum Ring

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Modern Estate Aquamarine Platinum Ring

Located in South Pasadena, CA

That is what it is all about, from our good taste to yours. Cheers! Estate aquamarine and platinum ring circa 2000.

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1990s Modern Solitaire Rings

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Aquamarine, Platinum

Art Deco Revival Aquamarine Turquoise and Diamond Ring

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Art Deco Style Aquamarine Sapphire and Diamond Elongated Cocktail Ring

By Belrose Estate Jewelers

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This spectacular Art Deco inspired cocktail ring dazzles like no other. The center elongated aquamarine of 2.03 carats is exquisitely cut to bring out a sparkling sea-blue surrounded...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 17.80 Carat Pear Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

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Art Deco 17.80 Carat Pear Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Stylish and finely detailed Art Deco Cocktail Ring, featuring a Beautiful 17.80 Carat Teardrop Aquamarine Gemstone, securely nestled in center and surrounded by Diamonds, weighing ap...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Cushion Aquamarine (Approx. 2.00-Carats) & Sapphire Prong Ring, 18K Yellow Gold

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Aquamarine Ring. 2.70ct Cushion Aquamarine Blackened Platinum Yellow Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2.70-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Band Jewelry Style: Prong-Set Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring S...

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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

$38,000

Mario Buccellati Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow & White Gold

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Roma, RM

An elegant and finely crafted vintage diamond band ring by Mario Buccellati, dating to the 1970s and executed in 18-karat yellow and white gold, embodying the Maison’s unmistakable m...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Band Rings

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Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

4.83 Carat Pink Tourmaline Hexagon 18K Rose Gold Ring with 0.46 Carat Diamonds

$12,990

$127,500

BVLGARI Trombino Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 21.88 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphire

By Bulgari

Located in Miami, FL

Trombino cocktail ring designed by Bvlgari. An extraordinary cocktail ring from the Trombino collection, created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari. This iconic magnifi...

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1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Steven Battelle 4.8 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18K Gold Ring

$3,710

Steven Battelle 4.8 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18K Gold Ring

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

A deep blue 10 x 12 mm oval cabochon aquamarine is set horizontally within stepped "double line texture" bezels to draw in the eye towards its limpid depths in this attractive design...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, 18k Gold

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Aquamarine Ring Estate For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact aquamarine ring estate you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, platinum and white gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a aquamarine ring estate may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. A aquamarine ring estate from Estate Jewelry, LB Exclusive and Belrose Estate Jewelers — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a aquamarine ring estate, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Aquamarine Ring Estate?

On average, a aquamarine ring estate at 1stDibs sells for $4,025, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $115,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Aquamarine in Jewelry Design

Perhaps the one gemstone that best embodies the glimmering blue of the ocean is aquamarine, not just in name but also in color. Aqua marina (Latin for water and sea), March’s birthstone, is often crystal clear and blue. Often affordable in price, vintage and antique aquamarine jewelry belongs in everyone’s jewelry box.

Aquamarine is a precious gemstone from the mineral beryl family. Its cousin is the emerald. Like other beryl varieties, aquamarines are rated 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. This means that they are soft enough for jewelers to cut to their client’s specs but also durable enough for daily wear.

On land or sea, aquamarines feature prominently in many folk tales, including one about mermaids gifting aquamarine to sailors to protect them during sea voyages. Worn around sailors’ necks as an amulet, it kept them from getting seasick and, most importantly, from shipwrecks. Considered a symbol of courage by some, aquamarine amulets were also favored by Egyptian and Hebrew warriors during battle.

Aquamarine has also made appearances on some of the grandest of great dames. The Brazilian government gifted Eleanor Roosevelt with a 1,847-carat aquamarine in 1935 and Queen Elizabeth II received a sizable aquamarine upon her 1953 coronation; this stone is now the focal point of her aquamarine tiara. And renowned Tiffany & Co. designer Jean Schlumberger made a diamond Bow setting for a 148.5-carat aquamarine, which was originally exhibited at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exhibition, now in the collection of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage and antique aquamarine jewelry that includes unique aquamarine rings, necklaces and other accessories.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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.