1.82 Carat Diamond and Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The feature diamond is flanked on either side by a bezel set baguette cut diamond.
Early 2000s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1.82 Carat Diamond and Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The feature diamond is flanked on either side by a bezel set baguette cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
$17,500
Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine and diamond ring Bezel-set with a large rectangular emerald-cut aquamarine (24 x 15.5 x 12.10 mm) of approximately 30 carats, framed by baguette and full-cut diamonds of...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Ruby Snake Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
This truly bold statement ring is channel set throughout with baguette cut and tapered baguette diamonds especially cut to fit the form of a coiled snake.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
HRD Certified Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring 1.90ct Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The baguette-cut diamonds are carefully arranged in a bezel setting, forming a captivating halo around the radiant-cut stone.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum 4.00 Carat Diamond Tank Cocktail Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
This original Art Deco platinum ring features 4.00 carats of diamonds in a bold tank-style mounting. Bezel-set emerald-cut diamonds anchor each corner of the stepped face, while thre...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.75 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a navette style ring centering a baguette cut emerald weighing approximately 0.45 carat total Set in a milgrain bezel and flanked north to south by old European cut diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA 2.50 Carat Yellow Diamond Ring. Pear Shaped Fancy Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Pear Shape Center Diamond Color: Fancy Yellow Certification: GIA Ce...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.75ct Pear Shaped Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring. Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Fancy Yellow Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.75 carats Center Diamond Cut: Pear Shape Center Diamond Color: Fancy Yellow Certification: GIA Certificat...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring. 1.60ct Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 1.60 carats Center Sapphire Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Diamond Weight: 0.90 carats total Se...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring. GIA 2.50ct Emerald Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 2.50 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Certificate Secondary Stones: Diamond Diamond Weight: 0....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. 2.6ct Emerald Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Style: Low-profile bezel halo engagement ring Design: A bezel-set emerald-cut green emerald is framed by a structured halo of baguette-cut diamonds, whi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring. 1.50ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.50 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Color: Natural Green Secondary Stones: Diamond Baguette Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond Sapphire Ring. GIA 1ct Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$14,320Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French 18k Gold & Platinum GIA Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
** Solid Well Made French Ring ** --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Large Rectangular Step Cut - Bezel/Channel Set - Yellow Color - Strong Color - No Heat - Ceylon - 7ct (...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Modern 18K Yellow Gold Multishape Diamond Eternity Ring, 3.54ct
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Multishape diamond ring set in a bezel set in 18K yellow gold. The ring consists of Emerald, Ovals, Princess, Marquise, and Heart shaped diamonds. The stones are F-G color and VS1-VS...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 1.21 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The solitaire identical matching baguettes in hammered rose gold bezel setting form the center square that is firstly surrounded by a pave set small round diamond square shape cluste...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Emerald and Diamond Ring. 2ct Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 2.00 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.65 carats total Diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.40Ct Cabochon Blue Opal 1.12 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The flared ring shoulders are each ornamented with four tapering baguette cut diamonds, graduated in size.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow and White Gold "Egg" Ring with White Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14k yellow and white gold "Egg" ring with diamonds 1 baguette approx 0.08ct H-I color, VS-2/SI-2 clarity semi-bezel set 24 round brilliant cut diamonds approx 0.50ct total pave set ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring. GIA 1.20ct Mozambique Ruby Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.20ct Center Ruby Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: 0.55ct Total Diamond Cut: Baguette and...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s 18k White Gold Cultured Pearl & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The engagement ring is ornamented with a feature 8.02mm cultured pearl, flanked on either side by a bezel set baguette cut diamond.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Ring Engagement Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Eye-catching Art Deco platinum and diamond lady's ring containing one (1) dazzling prong set Old European Cut diamond surrounded by twelve (12) sparkling pave set single cut diamonds...
Diamond, Platinum
Rotating 9.46 Carats Blue Topaz Diamond Spinning Cocktail Gold Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Style number: RN862BT Metal Type: 14K Gold Total Weight: 7.37 g Ring Size: US 6.5 Place of Origin: India Gemstone Details: Color stone Details: Gemstone(s): Blue Topaz Carat Weight:...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 1.26 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds bezel set fully around Weighing approximately 1.26 carats total - K color with VS2 clarity Completed by engraved scroll motif pro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 1.26 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds bezel set fully around Weighing approximately 1.26 carats total - J color with VS2 clarity Completed by engraved scroll motif pro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mark Broumand 1.10 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in platinum, this ravishing diamond eternity band showcases 1.10ct of bezel set baguette cut diamonds graded at E-F, VS1-VS2. They are accented by delicate milgrain detai...
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.89 Carat Diamond Eternity Half-Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The perfectly cut and matched baguette cut diamonds in closed bezel setting are incorporated masterfully within an equivalent layer of micro pave set diamonds on either side.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Deco White Gold 1ctw Old Cut Diamond Filigree Engraved Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (21) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European, Step Trillion & Baguette Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - VS2-I2 Clarity - G-K Color - 1.0ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Diamond Ring. GIA Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring KVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 4.20 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond And Sapphire Ring. Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring Platinum Filigree
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.45ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: I1 Secondary Stones: Sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
Located in London, GB
The centrepiece is a triangular-shaped ruby, rich in red, prominently bezel set in platinum. Flanking this focal stone on either side is four straight baguette-cut diamonds with thei...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.50 Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a long 0.50 carat yellow baguette cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color, bezel-set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Estate Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An estate sparkler with a 4.32 carat emerald cut emerald. Bezel set and surrounded by a swirl of 4.70 carats of baguette cut diamonds and round cut diamonds on a split shank of 18K ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Sapphire Multi Row Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
The sapphire is bezel-set and framed by rows of baguette cut diamonds that wrap the ring in a structured, architectural design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Genuine H/Si White Diamond Band Solid 14k White Gold Stack Etenity Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This jewelry piece is an all-around cluster-set bezel eternity band ring featuring a clean, scalloped silhouette Details:- Item Code :- RIMJOS-715 Material - 14K Solid White Gold Di...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$660Sale Price / item|20% Off
Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Minimalist Ring Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Emerald Gemstone Weight - 0.36 ct Gemstone pcs - 4 Gemstone shape - Baguette Gemstone size - 3 x 2 mm Diamond Weight ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Statement Diamond Ring Circa 1950s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Featuring a central, claw set round brilliant cut diamond set upon a concaved curve rose gold design which sweeps up to bezel set baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
14K Gold Rotating Turquoise Cabochon Multicolor Gemstone Diamond Spinner Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This exceptional piece pairs the tactile fun of a kinetic spinner layout with a bold, multi-gem look, making it an extraordinary choice for individuals searching for an imaginative, ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Turquoise, ...
80s Portuguese Emerald 1.50ct Diamond Ring 19k Yellow Gold Sz 4.75 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Crafted in Portuguese 19k yellow gold, the ring features beautiful vibrant green emeralds & sparkling diamonds in a bezel set square design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is complemented by 0.60 carats of baguette cut diamonds which are also bezel set on the sides of the emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Cluster Diamond Stackable Engagement Ring 0.18 Ct 18k White Gold for Her
Located in Deira, AE
A pear-shaped cluster of baguette and round brilliant diamonds at its heart, a delicate pavé diamond band framing it on either side — it is a ring designed not to impress in a single...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 10MM Round Emerald Multicolor Gemstone Diamond Spinner Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Dimensions: Length: 22mm, Width: 24mm Place of Origin: India Gemstone Details Color stone Details: Gemstone(s): Natural Emerald, Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Rhodolite, Blue Topaz ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Bl...
$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Deco 20k Gold .45ct European Diamond & Sapphire Moi et Toi Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1)Synthetic Sapphire - French Baguette Cut - Bezel Set - Royal Blue Color - 4.5x3mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - SI...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Platinum 2.0ct Diamond Geometric Ring MF43-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Alternating marquise and baguette diamonds set in half-bezels are aligned north-south.
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. 1.50ct Emerald Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Style: Elongated bezel halo engagement ring Design: A bezel-set emerald-cut green emerald is framed by a geometric baguette-cut diamond halo, while pavé...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Eternity Platinum Diamond Band Ring. 0.50TCW Wedding Ring Alternate Cut 2.6mm
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Baguette Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Bezel-Set Jewelry Type: Wedd...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.37 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This focal stone sits proud in four clawed setting whilst being flanked on either shoulder by a trio of straight baguette cut diamonds. These accents stones have all been neatly beze...
Diamond, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold W/Sapphire & Diamonds Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This 18K yellow gold ring features an octagonal sapphire set in a partial bezel, complemented by two baguette diamonds on each side.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Pear Shaped Emerald Ring. 0.40ct Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 0.40 carats Center Emerald Cut: Pear Shape Secondary Stones: Baguette-cut diamonds, Secondary Weight: 0.45 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This focal stone sits proud in an eight-clawed setting whilst being flanked on either shoulder by a single bezel set straight baguette cut diamond; the ring is then made complete by ...
Diamond, Platinum
Rotating 8.77 Carats 14K Gold Rainbow Gemstones Citrine Cabochon Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Radiating outwards from the center is a spinning wheel channel-set with a vibrant rainbow of custom-cut tapered baguette gemstones.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Blue Topaz,...
Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring. 2.40ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 2.40ct Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: ~0.60ct Total Diamon...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$1,344Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Band Ring for Women in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Aquamarine Gemstone weight - 0.76 cts Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Baguette Gemstone size - 4 x 5.5 mm Diamond we...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jade and diamond ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Jade and diamond ring. Set to centre with a natural rectangular cabochon curved natural unenhanced jade in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 5.10 carats, flanke...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
15mm South Sea Pearl and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring with Heart Shape Design
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The pearl is paired with 4 round cut and 4 baguette cut natural diamonds. The pearl is secured in a basket setting with a heart shape motif, and half bezel set diamonds and share we...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
$336Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handmade Tiny 14k Solid Yellow Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with baguette cut garnet set in bezel setting with diamond beside it that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your occasion or style it with any of your basic outfit to giv...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$332Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid White Gold Tiny Tow Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with baguette cut emerald set in bezel setting with diamond beside it that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your occasion or style it with any of your basic outfit to gi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum and Pear Shaped Diamond Ring. 2.60ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.60 carats Center Diamond Cut: Pear Shape Center Diamond Color: Natural Fancy Yellow Certification...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
3.50 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Engagement Ring. 1TCW Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 3.50 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.05 Carats Diamond C...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4ct Engagement Ring. GIA Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum KVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 4.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Clarity Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
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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