Architectural Coral & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Architectural Coral & Diamond Ring in Platinum Crafted in Pt850 platinum, this vintage ring
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Architectural Coral & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Architectural Coral & Diamond Ring in Platinum Crafted in Pt850 platinum, this vintage ring
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
$3,724Sale Price|20% Off
Architectural Amethyst & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Architectural Amethyst & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold This substantial ring is crafted in
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9.05 Carat Cirtine and Diamond Sterling Silver Architectural Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Architectural Solitaire Cocktail Ring. Featuring a Hand set 9.05 Carat Oval Buff
Topaz, Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Architectural Octagonal Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold and Enamel
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Details Product Category Ring Metal Type 18KT Rose Gold Metal Weight 6.73g Diamond Total Weight 0.45ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Italian 18K Gold Citrine Diamond Architectural Cocktail Ring 15 Carat Total
Located in Miami, FL
An arresting Italian cocktail ring defined by its scale and precision. The design is composed of a
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Elongated Oval Amethyst and Diamond Architectural Style Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
diamonds, approximately 0.04 TCW. The ring is finished with wide, scroll filigree shoulders. Marks: 14k
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.65 Carat Diamond Architectural Lattice Ring in 18K White Gold by Tamir
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek study in modern form and fine craftsmanship, this architectural lattice diamond ring by
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring of Tapering Architectural Design
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century gold and diamond cocktail ring of tapering and radiating teardrop design with a rope
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Large Scale, Textured 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond, Architectural Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This crisp and intriguing 18K yellow gold, platinum and diamond architectural ring was manufactured
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
H. Stern Architectural Geometric Cocktail Ring 18Kt White Gold 1.05 Cts Diamonds
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
Architectural geometric ring designed by H. Stern. Gorgeous three dimensional piece, created by
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roger Dubuis 18K Rose Gold Architectural Diamond Band Ring, 0.85 Carat, Size 7.5
By Roger Dubuis
Located in Miami, FL
Rose Gold Weight: 14.83 grams Diamonds: 12 round brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 0.85 ct total Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
White Ceramic Inlaid on Gold Pattern in an Architectural Ring with VS Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.48g, Diamond:0.62ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
18k White Gold and Diamond Architectural Semi-Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
This vintage band is crafted in 18k white gold and features an architectural design accented with
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
【Sculpted Geometry】Architectural South Sea Pearl & Diamond 3-Piece Set
Located in New York, NY
0.35 carats of SI quality natural diamonds. The ring highlights a 12–13mm Aurora South Sea pearl
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Antique Diamond Ring. 1.20ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring I VS2
Located in New York, NY
"Boldly expressive of the Art Deco period’s architectural elegance, this circa 1925 diamond ring
Diamond, Platinum
Charles Krypell Diamond Platinum Band Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
Bold Architectural Platinum & Diamond Ring. So simple yet so strong. 50full cut clean & white full
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Stepped Gold and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This architectural stepped gold and diamond ring by Cartier Paris presents a clever and sparkling
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Modernist 18k Gold Sliding Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bold and architectural mid-century diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k gold, designed as
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Platinium Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Our opinion : the antique jewelry of the 1940s presents architectural lines, this antique diamond ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Square Princess Round Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Confident and architectural, this contemporary diamond ring is crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Step-Cut Diamond Ring, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and architectural vintage diamond cocktail ring crafted in luxurious platinum, showcasing a
Diamond, Platinum
$482Sale Price|30% Off
Modern 925 Sterling Silver Geometric Band Ring with Flush-Set Solitaire Diamond
Located in Peshawar, PK
Modernist 925 Sterling Silver Geometric Men's Diamond Band, Unisex Architectural Statement Ring
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
TJD 0.50 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Designer Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A refined balance of brilliance and architectural elegance, this designer diamond ring is crafted
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Statement 'V' Cocktail Ring 0.70 Carats in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bold and architectural, this diamond statement ring is crafted in rhodium-plated 14K white gold and
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$140,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring E VS2 18K Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and architectural 4 carat Asscher cut diamond ring, set in solid 18K yellow gold. The
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Platinum and 1.4 Carats Old European Diamond Art-Déco Ring, circa 1925
Located in Zurich, CH
Architectural platinum and diamond Art-Déco ring dating circa 1925. Art-Déco ring of open-work
Diamond, Platinum
Signed Jose Hess for Birks 18K White Gold Multi-Row Diamond Ring, Size 7
By Jose Hess
Located in Plantation, FL
A substantial and architecturally designed diamond ring by acclaimed American designer Jose Hess
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Men's Custom Made 18 Karat White Gold Ring with 2.89ctw In Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Karat White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: Contemporary DIAMOND
Diamond, White Gold
Fiona Ring, Architectural Ring in Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
pavé diamonds on both edges for a subtle statement. - Available in 14k yellow gold - Diamond carat
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Rare Architectural Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This one off piece is a show stopper. Its unusual dynamic shape looks stunning and beautiful on....impossible to replace!
Architectural Shape Square Station Diamond Ring sz 7
By Isabel Alexander
Located in Reston, VA
the Moldovan folk garments. The black enamel evokes an Art Deco vintage feel and the diamonds breath
Diamond, 14k Gold
Architectural Shape Square Enamel Fashion Diamond Ring sz 7
By Isabel Alexander
Located in Reston, VA
the Moldovan folk garments. The black enamel evokes an Art Deco vintage feel and the diamonds breath
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
1.22 Carat GIA Certified Marquise Cut Diamond Platinum Architectural Ring
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
A striking 1.22ct marquise-cut diamond ring features a unique triple bands design. The
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Empire State Chrysler Architectural Engagement Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Quintessential art deco design in this platinum diamond engagement ring featuring a central early
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Empire State Chrysler Architectural Engagement Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Quintessential art deco design in this platinum diamond engagement ring featuring a central early
Diamond, Platinum
1.12 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Retro Architectural Statement Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Retro architectural ring in 14-karat yellow gold with diamonds. Size, 6.5 Length, Height, 9.5mm
Diamond, 14k Gold
Contemporary Frohmann Architectural 18 Carat Beige Gold and Diamond Aéré Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This cocktail ring is inspired by modern architecture. Crafted out of 18 karat Beige gold this ring
White Diamond, 18k Gold
0.22 Carat Round Brilliant Diamonds Pave 18k Yellow Gold Architectural Kali Ring
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the world of Physics, Galaxy and love, the Kali Ring inspires a new meaning to the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat 2-Tone Wide Architectural Open Style Diamond Eternity Anniversary Band
Located in Lambertville , NJ
This 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring features Round Brilliant Diamonds of 0.66 Carat total weight, G
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Geoffrey Good 6.01 Carat GIA Natural Asscher Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Geoffrey Good
Located in Hudson, NY
An architecturally powerful yet sleek diamond statement ring from Geoffrey Good. Featuring a
Diamond, Platinum
Baguette Cut Diamond Open Wide Band Brutalist Ring, 1.12 Ct. White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist Architecture-inspired Baguette Diamond Ring. Baguette-Cut Diamonds: 0.90 Carat Weight
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Gold Architectural Zig-Zag Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold - Deco Style Architectural Ring with 18kt White Gold & Pave set Diamonds boldly
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oversized Architectural Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large 18kt Yellow Gold Ring adorned with 8 full cut - clean & super white Diamonds & accented by 3
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Architectural Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Retro odeonesque gold, sapphire, and diamond ring, centered by a column of three diamonds flanked
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco Diamond Gold Architectural Design Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco bypass diamond ring comprising two old mine cushion-cut diamonds in octagonal bezel
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
【Sculpted Geometry】Only One Architectural South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold harmony of structure and softness, this one-of-a-kind ring centers a luminous 12.5mm South
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1.17 Carat Architectural Geometric White Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
disconnected rows of 140 Diamonds totaling 1.17 Carats. Sparkling in 14k White Gold, you won't be able to take
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Architectural Emerald Diamond Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful Art Deco Emerald and Diamond platinum and yellow gold ring, ca. 1935. The ring has a
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
TOURNAIRE Architectural Paris Buildings Modèle Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural ring with iconic buildings of Paris designed by Tournaire. The Architecture-Paris ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.92 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Created as an architectural themed diamond ring. The original art deco design features an old
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.92 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Created as an architectural themed diamond ring. The original art deco design features an old
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.92 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Created as an architectural themed diamond ring. The original art deco design features an old
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Ring, 3 Carats Total, Circa 1930
Located in Miami, FL
A striking and architecturally bold Art Deco diamond ring crafted in platinum, showcasing
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Retro Diamond Odeonesque Cocktail Ring Rose Gold Silver Portuguese 1940
Located in Lisbon, PT
brilliant-cut diamond and rose-cut diamonds, this bold, architectural Odeonesque ring is a radiant tribute
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Retro 18 Karat Gold French Topaz Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Retro 18k yellow gold architectural dome ring set with diamonds and a Madeira topaz, circa
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Architectural Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage modernist 18k yellow gold, lapis and diamond architectural ring, circa 1970. The ring is en
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Chic Architectural Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
One 18kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Embellished With Numerous Full Cut Diamonds Weighing
Diamond
Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring, Art Deco Architectural Unisex Ring
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
14ct and 18ct white gold single stone Diamond ring. Early round brilliant cut Diamond white gold
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1960s High Style Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Architectural Ring
Located in New York, NY
18KT Yellow Gold, Architectural And High Style Custom Cut Lapis Lazuli And Diamond Ring. European
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
An architectural ruby and diamond Art Deco ring. The ring is curved to follow the shape of the
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
An Art Deco diamond Tablet ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Art Deco diamond ring of architectural geometric design and open work gallery, set with 21
Diamond, White Gold
2.02 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Antique Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A scintillating 2.02 carat Old European cut diamond nestles in this gorgeously architectural
Diamond, Platinum
Berca Original 1950 White Diamond Toi et Moi Architectural Cocktail Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind Toi et Moi Cocktail Ring featuring two,0.47Kt Top Quality White Brilliant Cut Diamond
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Berca Original 1950 White Diamond Toi et Moi Architectural Cocktail Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind Toi et Moi Cocktail Ring featuring two,0.47Kt Top Quality White Brilliant Cut Diamond
White Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold, Diamond, and Large Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine gold and multi-gemstone cocktail ring. In 14k white gold. Set with a large deep blue oval-cut topaz surrounded by a halo of 24 small round-cut diamonds. Simply an eye...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, White Gold
Vintage Diamond GIA Emerald Platinum Bypass Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A very elegant Vintage Emerald and Diamond Bypass Engagement ring. Crafted in Platinum with Diamond and Emerald Accents on the band. A beautiful Toi Et Moi-inspired Engagement ring. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Insane Vintage 18ct White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Insane Vintage 18ct White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring the most outstanding chunky aquamarine stone with the most wonderful diamond shoulders! perfect statement ring! ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline and Bullet Diamonds Platinum Engagement Ring. Luxury Three-Stone Ring – Emerald Cut Tourmaline – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. A Unique Platinum Engagem...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 This stunning Edwardian-era ring features an exquisite emerald-cut amethyst set in a platinum open work setting...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Bombe Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s There are rubbed foreign hallmarks on the outside of the band. Introducing a stunning 18ct gold and platinum Ar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K white Gold, carved Aquamarine, Pink Sapphires & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very special, one of a kind, conversation starter Aquamarine & Pink Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Aquamarine is 10.98 carats. ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
New Versace Women's Real Fox Leather Leopard Print White Fur Jacket 46
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Collection Women's Fox Leather White Fur Jacket Designer size 46 100% Real Fox, 100% Leather, Brown Leopard Print Design. White Leather Inserts on Sleeves, Sides and Coll...
$2,242Sale Price|25% Off
18K White & Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, 8.95ct Pear Apatite & Diamonds
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the luxurious elegance of our 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, featuring a stunning 8.95 Carat Pear Shaped Apatite as the center stone. This exquisite ring is...
Diamond, Apatite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Moonstone and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Large Moonstone and Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely Hand set Cabochon Moonstone, weighing approx. 9 Carats, accented by Old Euro...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$133,900
David Webb Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Geneva, CH
David Webb 18K gold, ruby and diamond bracelet. The wide openwork strap set with oval rubies weighing approximately 5.00 carats cabochon rubies and round diamonds weighing approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Moguldiam Inc pave set diamond cocktail ring set in rose gold. The details are as follows : Diamond : 2.93 carat ( GH color and VS clarity ) Metal : 18 K ROSE GOLD Ring size : 6...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning dome ring features alternating rows of channel set rubies and diamonds. There are 4 rows that contain 4 faceted round rubies each that measure approximately 2mm each and 3 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,573Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco-style ring is crafted in Platinum 950 and features an aquamarine and diamonds. It has a weight of 11.2 grams and is sized ES 13.5 / EU 53.5 / US 6.5 / 17 mm. The ring i...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 9.48 carats with Diamond 1.77 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 8.24 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 The 14K white gold ring features a large aquamarine of a cool light blue color framed by single cut diamonds. The aquamarine measures 18.98 x 14.01 x 8.81 mm and is appr...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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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