Indigolite Gold Ring Tourmaline Antique Style Engagement Ring art nouveau style
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Connect with the latest addition to our collection and celebrate a special moment from the second it arrives. The flawlessly cut stone sits at the center of an 18K gold ring that’s b...
Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Green Agate Tourmaline Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the captivating Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Green Agate Tourmaline Cocktail Design Ring from Rossella Ugolini's renowned Castles of Italy collection.
Agate, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Geometric Brushed Gold Tourmaline Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice geometric rainbow rose tourmaline emerald cut its 6,18, brushed gold 18kt gr.6,28. Size 14 eu All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
Deco Style 18k Gold Sugarloaf Cabochon Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karats Rose & White Gold Sugarloaf Cabochon cut Amethyst and Green Tourmaline Design Ring. The bezel is available also in 18 Karats yellow gold. Size 7.5 USA resizable A beautif...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Deco Style 18 Karats Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karats Rose & White Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring . Size 6 Usa RESIZABLE. The bezel is available also in 18 Karats yellow gold. A beautiful cocktail ring ...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini Deco Style 18K Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Tourmaline Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 18 Karats Rose & White Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring. The bezel is available also in 18 Karats yellow gold. A beautiful c...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2.20 Ct Natural Tourmaline Mens Band 14K Yellow Gold Multi Tourmaline Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Multi Tourmaline Wave Ring – 2.20 Carat Natural Tourmaline Channel Set Designer Band A vibrant celebration of color and contemporary design, this 14K Yellow Gold Mul...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline and diamond cluster ring in platinum featuring 0.48 carats of greenish blue Paraiba tourmalines with 0.18 carats of baguette diamonds. Size...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Art Deco Gemstone Plaque Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Citrine, green tourmaline and garnet are married within a 14 karat frame of white gold filigree. Charming and colorful, this cheerful ring will bring a smile to your face and is cert...
Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline Rubellite Pink Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold green tourmaline rubellite pink tourmaline baguette diamond ring. This extraordinary deep forest green tourmaline and rubellite ring is encapsulating. The center exqui...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.97ct Rubellite Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Sitting proud on the finger, this Art Deco solitaire features a stunning 2.20 carat diamond at its centre. The old cushion cut diamond has a colour of I and a clarity of I2. Set high...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
6 Carat TW Pinkish Red Tourmaline with Neon Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 6CTTW Oval Cut Pinkish-Red Tourmaline Ring featuring stunning Neon Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Side Stones. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and weighs 15.5 grams. This semi-pr...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zorab Creations Tourmaline Assent Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
The superb acquiescence of quality stones here within this piece is second to none. Housed within a white gold setting, a run of three statement gems makes for an eye-catching and la...
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Palladium
GIA Certified 2.76 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A dazzling piece, worthy of an engagement, statement or cocktail ring! Condition: New Era: Art Deco Revival Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Paraiba Tourmaline Carat Weight: 2.76 Cut: O...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
$3,000 / item
2.5 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14k yellow gold Stone: Green Tourmaline Stone Quality: VVS Stone Size: 9mm x 7mm Stone Weight: 2.5 carat Accent Stones: Baguette Diamonds Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, VS Dia...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
10 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunning vintage 10 carat Green Tourmaline Cocktail ring surrounded by 27 Diamonds and 4 < clusters ( Diamond weight is 2 carats total) set in a unique 18 karat gold ring setting, se...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Filigree Blue Tourmaline Ring Size 7
Located in Webster, SD
It is a modern ring made from original art deco molds. It features 8mm and 3mm round blue tourmaline gemstones.
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Green Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Ring Yellow Sapphire
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Fantastic ring in yellow gold 18 k gr. 15,90 with green tourmaline baguette ct 14,30, a yellow sapphire on the side princess cut. Size 13eu. Fantastic and unique. All Giulia Colussi ...
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Pink Tourmaline Ring with White Diamond and Ruby
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail ring is a stunning example of beautiful and luxurious jewelry made in 18k (14.29gms.) white gold. The large Pink Tourmaline gemstone (7.04cts.) set at the center instan...
White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Black Tourmaline Crystal Ring Gold One of a kind Schorl Ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold unisex ring with natural Schorl Black Tourmaline crystal tourmaline origin - Madagascar stone weight - 16.25 carats crystal measurements - 0.31 х 0.94 in / 8 х 24 ...
Crystal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.05Ct Tourmaline and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco 2.05 carat green tourmaline and 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections.
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aurora Gemma - Afgan Tourmaline set in Classic Ring in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings shimmer. Aurora Gemma glows like a living aurora. At its center rests a striking 5.78‑carat emerald‑cut Afghan tourmaline, glowing with a crystalline green that feels bot...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
3.11 Carat Green Tourmaline and Pink Tourmaline Three-Stone Ring with 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Make a vibrant statement with this exquisite three-stone ring, meticulously crafted in 18-karat yellow gold. The eye-catching centerpiece features a remarkable 3.11-carat emerald-cut...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
8.40 carat Tourmaline ring 1.85 carat natural diamonds D VVS statement ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This cushion cut tourmaline diamond ring is simply stunning! The large 8.40 carat (10.5mmX10.5mm) natural central tourmaline surrounded by 1.85 carat sparkling natural diamonds D- F ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,987Sale Price / item|34% Off
14 Karat White Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set in an "Art Deco" setting with milgrain beading. This ring is a size 6.5 but we will size to fit for free.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
5 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Sugarloaf Cabochon Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A Gemological Laboratory Report is included, stating natural Paraiba. Condition: New Era: Art Deco Revival Metal: 18K White Gold Center Gemstone: Paraiba Tourmaline Carat Weight: 5...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Onyx, Tourmaline and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* One of a kind art-deco vibe emerald cut Tourmaline ring, set in 18K white gold with Diamonds, black onyx a...
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 4.86 Carat Natural Multicolor Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.86 Carat Natural Multicolor Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no iden...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Platinum 2.94 Carat Natural Orange Tourmaline & Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Platinum 2.94 Carat Natural Orange Tourmaline & Diamond Double Halo Ring An exceptional 2.94-carat natural Orange Tourmaline from the renowned Umba River Valley, Tanzania, maste...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
$1,875Sale Price / item|23% Off
Rubelite Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold tourmaline and diamond ring, containing 1 oval cut rubelite garnet weighing 2.27ct. and 54 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .55pts. set in a hand ...
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Enamel Bypass Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite 14K white gold bypass ring showcasing vibrant heart-shaped pink tourmalines framed by rich blue enamel accents and sparkling natural diamond halos. Designed with continu...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Enamel, White Gold, 14k Gold
Carved Pink Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold Diamond Dome Band
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a hand-carved natural pink tourmaline central stone set in solid 14K yellow gold, accented by natural brilliant-cut diamonds across a polished dome band design. Specificat...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 3.19ct Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.19 Carat Diamond Natural Pink Tourmaline Ring – 14K Gold, 4.99g / 0.16 t oz
Soft yet vivid, romantic yet precisely crafted, this pink tourmaline and baguette diam...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Rubellite Ring. 12ct Emerald Cut Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Rubellite Tourmaline Center Rubellite Weight: 12.00 carats Center Rubellite Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approxi...
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Diamond, Platinum
IGI Certified 1.68 Carat Diamond and Multicolor Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Go
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.68 Carat Diamond and Multicolor Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no ...
Diamond, Tourmaline
IGI Certified 9.62 Carat Diamond and Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 9.62 Carat Diamond and Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating beauty of natural tourmaline and brilliant diamon...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Eternal Mirage - Afgan Tourmaline Ring set with Tapper Diamonds & Alexandrites
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings sparkle. Eternal Mirage changes before your eyes. Eternal Mirage — A Living Spectrum of Color and Light This enchanting masterpiece is a celebration of color in motion — ...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Zorab Creations Aqua-Green Tourmaline Trifecta Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
The clandestine and enigmatic color of the Tourmaline gem really shines through here within this Trifecta Ring. So-called as its wearer has the honor of toting three immaculately s...
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Palladium
Natural Carved Pink Tourmaline Flower Multi-Gemstones & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely crafted in 14K yellow gold, this vibrant statement cocktail ring features a hand-carved floral pink tourmaline centerpiece, framed by a halo of brilliant-cut diamonds and...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Diamond, Multi-gemstone
5.40 Carat Pink Tourmaline 1.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Art Deco 5.40 carat pink tourmaline and 1.75 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our tourmaline jewelry collection.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
18K Rose Gold Filigree Ring. 2ct Oval Pink Tourmaline Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Tourmaline Center Tourmaline Weight: 2.00 Carats Center Tourmaline Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.05 Carats ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
New 5.5 Carat Green Tourmaline & Blue Topaz & Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring is a size 8. The stones are a fancy round cut Green Tourmalines and a Blue Topaz and they total 5.50 carats. The stones measures 9 mm and they are all surrounded by diamond...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Pink Tourmaline Cherry Blossom Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Shanghai, CN
This exquisite cocktail ring features a 6.05 carat vivid cherry blossom pink tourmaline at its center, boasting exceptional brilliance and a flawlessly clean crystal that radiates da...
GIA Certified 27.25 Carat Round Red Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A Rear Vintage find! This Platinum 27.25ct ound Red Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Ring is truly Gorgeous and one of a kind! Bright Red Rubellite Tourmaline Color is captivating, extr...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
IGI Certified 4.05 Carat Diamond and Red Tourmaline Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.05 Carat Diamond Natural Red Tourmaline Ring – 14K Gold, 3.17g / 0.1 t oz
Warm, vivid, and compellingly saturated, red tourmaline is among the rarest and most pri...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
4.86ct Red Tourmaline and 1.16 Carat Natural Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This cushion cut red tourmaline diamond ring is simply stunning! The large 4.86 carat (10.80mmX10.53mm) natural central tourmaline surrounded by 1.16 carat sparkling natural diamonds...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
18KT Rose Gold Pear Cut Tourmaline & Diamond Pavé Cocktail Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Captivate attention with this breathtaking 18KT rose gold cocktail ring featuring a striking pear-cut rubellite tourmaline centerpiece. Framed by a shimmering halo of brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 4.76 Carat Diamond and Green Tourmaline Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.76 Carat Diamond Natural Green Tourmaline Ring – 14K Gold, 3.92g / 0.13 t oz
Vibrant, lush, and undeniably luxurious, this ring showcases a generous natural green...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Carved Green & Pink Tourmaline Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in rich 14K yellow gold, this artisanal statement ring features a carved green tourmaline centerpiece flanked by vibrant pink tourmaline cabochons and accented with sparkling...
Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Diamond, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 18.68 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 18.68 Carat Natural Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the remarkable beauty of a natural pink tourmaline ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 6.97 Carat Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 6.97 Carat Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identi...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 2.34 Carat Diamond and Blue Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.34 Carat Diamond and Blue Tourmaline Statement Ring 14K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the captivating harmony of natural diamonds and a vivid blue...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Natural Carved Pink Tourmaline Black Onyx Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Artisanally crafted in 14K rose gold, this statement cocktail ring features a hand-carved floral pink tourmaline layered over a sleek black onyx base, topped with a diamond-paved sta...
Onyx, Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,560Sale Price|20% Off
4.29 Carat Pink Tourmaline Turquoise Malachite Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dazzle and inspire with this remarkable 4.29 carat tourmaline cocktail ring, a sparkling tribute to the beauty of precious gems. At its heart sits a stunning 4.29-carat pink tourmali...
Turquoise, Tourmaline, Malachite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Diamond 9.70 Carat Cushion Cut Indicolite Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Our latest design! An elegant Pear Shaped GIA Certified Paraiba Tourmaline surrounded by Beautiful Diamonds in a Double Halo Setting. Metal- 90% Platinum,...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum
Platinum Diamond GIA Certified 0.79 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- 1 GIA Certified Elongated Cushion Cut Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline, 10 Baguette Diamonds, 6 Round Diamonds, F-...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Zorab Creation 4.81 Carat Red Tourmaline and Diamond Sangria Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
A round 4.81-carat fancy red tourmaline in a deep lush hue centers this 18k gold and palladium ring paved with 1.24-carats of diamonds. This round stone surrounded by a halo setting ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Palladium
18K White Gold 5.90 cts Rubellite and Diamond Ring – Art Deco Style (circa 1990)
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Elegant 18-carat white gold ring, inspired by the timeless Art Deco aesthetic, crafted around the 1990s.
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini Bold Naturalist Tourmaline Green Agate Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Why not expressing some love with this ring? This Art Deco style ring from the Rossella Ugolini collection is handcrafted with a Green Agate sugar loaf set on an 18K Yellow Gold bez...
Agate, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
IGI Certified 2.34 Carat Natural Tourmaline Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.34 Carat Tourmaline Ring 14K Gold
This ring is built around a 2.34 carat natural tourmaline, complemented by a clean, refined setting. With a total gemstone weight...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Very few gems dazzle quite in the manner that tourmaline does — vintage and antique tourmaline jewelry is a showstopper, and you can blame this on its wide range of spectacular colors. In fact, when Dutch traders brought stones back home from Sri Lanka that they couldn't identify, they called them "toramalli," a Sinhalese term for "mixed gems."
If you could transform the ocean to a gem, this is what it would look like: a clear, translucent azure, bordering on turquoise, hypnotizing in its depth and sparkling in the sun.
There is, in fact, such a stone, although it comes from deep in the copper-rich mountains of Paraíba, Brazil, and not from the oceans along its coast. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraíba tourmaline, a kind of tourmaline discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
While diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraíba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Fans of the gem are said to include singer Taylor Swift and actress Zooey Deschanel, as well as some of the finest jewelers.
“No other stone can have a color as magnetic and captivating as Paraíba tourmaline,” says Vania Leles of VanLeles Diamonds, who combines the stone with diamonds and other gems in several of her designs.
You don't have to stop at Paraíba tourmaline jewelry — on 1stDibs, find the most extraordinary antique and vintage tourmaline rings, tourmaline and diamond earrings and other accessories.
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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.