Dazzling 0.33ct Trilliant-Cut Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This dazzling diamond engagement ring is crafted of fine 14-carat yellow gold and features a...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire 1.20CTS & Diamond 0.40CTS Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold BLUE SAPPHIRE: 1.20 CTS DIAMOND: 0.40 CTS 18K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 5.70 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 5.38 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry I...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire 1.01CTS & Diamond 0.61CTS Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold PINK SAPPHIRE: 1.01 CTS DIAMOND: 0.61 CTS 18K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 5.14 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 4.82 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry I...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire 4.41CTS & Diamond 0.51CTS Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold PINK SAPPHIRE: 4.41 CTS DIAMOND: 0.51 CTS 18K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 4.91 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 3.93 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire 3.60CTS & Diamond 0.20CTS Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold BLUE SAPPHIRE: 3.60 CTS DIAMOND: 0.20 CTS 18K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 4.40 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 3.64 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry I...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire 5.75CTS & Diamond 0.38CTS Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold BLUE SAPPHIRE: 5.75 CTS DIAMOND: 0.38 CTS 18K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 7.07 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 5.85 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry In...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Yellow Sapphire 0.75CTS & Diamond 0.15CTS Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold Yellow SAPPHIRE: 0.75 CTS DIAMOND: 0.15 CTS 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 1.9 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s storefront to view ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire 3.20CTS & Diamond 0.18CTS Ring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 14K Solid Gold BLUE SAPPHIRE: 3.20 CTS DIAMOND: 0.18 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 5.02 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 4.34 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry In...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Yellow Sapphire 3.30CTS & Diamond 0.75CTS Ring in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 14K Solid Gold Yellow SAPPHIRE: 3.30 CTS DIAMOND: 0.75 CTS 14K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 2.37 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s storefront to vie...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Yellow Sapphire 1.50CTS & Diamond 0.22CTS Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold Yellow SAPPHIRE: 1.50 CTS DIAMOND: 0.22 CTS 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 6.98 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s storefront to vie...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Radiant-Shaped 18k Gold Zambian Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring, 1.41ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made, RADIANT-SHAPED Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring, 0.72ct & 0.06ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This elegant ring is crafted in rich 18-carat yellow gold, featuring three vibrant turquoise...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Yard Inc. Diamond and Ruby Ring, American, circa 1935
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in London, GB
Yard Inc. diamond and ruby cocktail ring. Set centrally with one octagonal Asscher cut diamond, F colour, SI1 clarity, with a weight of 1.87 carats in an open back claw setting, flan...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Fancy Diamond Ring in 18k Gold, 0.57ct Round & Baguette, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features a set wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold
New 5.52ct Green Tourmaline & 1.70ct Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. These are rings made of Green Tourmaline, Diamond, and 18-carat gold. At its center rests a ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Natural Multi Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, India, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a Multi sapphir...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
0.60ct Round and Baguette Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat WHITE gold and features a set wit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Tourmaline and Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, White Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, 2.18ct, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a pink sapphire...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
18K Gold Octagon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring, 1.07ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Octagon cut ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a b...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire 1.19ct & Diamond 0.31ct Ring in 14K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat WHITE gold and features a blue sa...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire 0.45ct & Diamond 0.21ct Ring in 14K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a blue sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, India, 6.06ct Ruby
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby, EMERALD...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural 1.69cts Emerald & 0.32Cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald gems...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Tourmaline and Turquoise Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a tourmaline, t...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made, ring is crafted from 18-carat WHITE gold and features a blue s...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made, ring is crafted from 18-carat WHITE gold and features a blue s...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire 0.59ct & Diamond 0.09ct Ring in 14K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a blue sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$50,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This sophisticated solitaire ring features a magnificent square emerald-cut diamond, weighing approximately 3 carats. The center stone is accompanied by a GIA diamond grading report,...
Diamond, Emerald
1.06 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This charming 14k white gold engagement ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified Asscher cut diamond that weighs 1.06ct. graded G color with SI1 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Pink Sapphire Precious White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14 K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 2-RND-0,18-F/VS2A Diamond 8-RND-0,35-F/VS2A Ruby 107-2,73ct Pink Sapphire 83-3,17ct Pink Sapphire 65-1,25ct Weight 12....
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
$4,560Sale Price|29% Off
11.40 Gram PT Gold Ring Natural Sapphire with Amethyst and Diamond
Located in bangkok, TH
E024- 11.40 Gram Sapphire Ring PT Gold Natural gemstone Total weight :11.40 Gram Material : Platinum Gold 900 ( 7.75 Gram ) Main stone : Sapphire Heated Srilanka 6.27ct Site Stone...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, Pear Cut, India, New Design
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an emerald &...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring, India, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat WHITE gold and features a blue sa...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring, 0.60ct Sapphire
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat WHITE gold and features a blue sa...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Designer 18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, 2.90ct Gemstone
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a gemstone set ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural 0.89cts Emerald & 0.72cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald gems...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Accented with natural white diamonds G/VS, 0.63 carats Emerald Asscher Cut measurements: 6.70 x 6.70mm Total Gemstones Weight: 1.72 Carats Ring Measurements: 14.80mm x 14.20mm risin...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.2ct Oval Tanzanite & 1ct Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. 6.2 Carat Oval Tanzanite & 1 Ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Estate, Size 7 This ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18k Gold Ring with Pink Sapphire, Opal, and Diamond Gemstones
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a pink sapphire...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.64 Carat Antique Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This charming antique ring centers around a 2.64 carat colombian emerald of exceptional clarity and rich color. The fine crystal is accompanied by a certificate from AGL stating the ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Olympus Art Certified, Diamond, White Gold and Pearl Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Olympus Art Certified Ring 4.19 Carat G/H VS Diamond, White Gold 18 Carat, South Sea & Tahiti Pearl 5mm/Pc Diamond, White Gold and Pearl Combination, Unique Design Flower Ring
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold, Handmade, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a tanzanite gem...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Natural Tourmaline Trillion Cut & Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a tourmaline ge...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Diamond Purple Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring, Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage women's ring is made in 14k yellow gold and set with a faceted 8.0mm x 10.0mm amethyst of an estimated 4.50- 5 carats surrounded by sparkling round H-I VS2-SI1 ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Diamond
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a blue sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18k Gold Ring with Pink & Green Sapphire, Opal, Diamond
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a pink & gr...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 2.64cts Blue Sapphire & 0.61cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a BLUE S...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 1.22cts Ruby & 0.38cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Heart-Shaped 18K White Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Ring, 1.02ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made, HEART-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and feat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring, 3.99ct Gemstone
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a BLUE S...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Heart-Shaped 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 0.39ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made, HEART-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and fea...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 0.69cts Blue Sapphire & 0.26cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a BLUE S...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Gold Pink Sapphire Halo Ring with Diamonds, Natural Gemstones
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a PINK SAPPHIRE...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Blue Topaz 5.70cts & Diamond 0.20cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold BLUE TOPAZ: 5.70 CTS DIAMOND: 0.20 CTS 18K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 4.53 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 3.35 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc....
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Natural Green Tourmaline, Diamond, & Pink Sapphire Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold GREEN TOURMALINE: 2.20 CTS DIAMOND: 1 CTS PINK SAPPHIRE: 4.80 CTS 18K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 2.98 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Ring, 1.81ct & 0.17ct
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made RING is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a turquoise gem...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
$7,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald 3.99ct & Diamond 1.25ct Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features an EMERA...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Zambian Emerald 3.99cts & Diamond 1.25cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GW=6.22gm NW=5.17gm Emerald=3.99cts Diamond=1.25cts THIS IS A BRAND NEW PIECE FOLLOW MonalisaJewelry Inc. storefront to view the latest collection. Free Shipping with in United St...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Zambian Emerald 1.82cts & Diamond 0.85cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GW=4.23gm NW=3.69gm Emerald=1.82cts Diamond=0.85cts THIS IS A BRAND NEW PIECE FOLLOW MonalisaJewelry Inc. storefront to view the latest collection. Free Shipping with in United St...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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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