$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
5.22 ct GIA Brazilian Paraíba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Few gemstones possess the unmistakable brilliance and electric glow of a fine Paraíba tourmaline. Celebrated for its vivid neon blue-green color, extraordinary rarity, and exceptiona...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
$18,672Sale Price|20% Off
Genuine Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline in a Micro Pave Statement Ring by Leon Mege
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
The perfect "little black dress" is never perfect without a stunning piece of Leon Mege jewelry. Exquisite right-hand ring with rare 0.55-carat neon-blue natural Paraiba (6.0 mm x 4....
Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
5.9 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline set with Diamonds, Sapphires in 18 Karat White Gold
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
The radiance of this Cabochon Cut Paraiba Tourmaline, from Mozambique, are showcased by more Paraiba Tourmalines as well as Diamonds and Blue Sapphires from Brazil.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GFCO Certified 3.32 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Paraiba Tourmaline Gemstone: 2.59 Carats 50 White Round Diamonds: 0.73 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 6.10 Grams GFCO GEM Labretory: AAP57359
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL 5.39 Carat Pear Paraiba Tourmaline Platinum Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Ceylon Blue Sapphires and diamonds gracefully surround this spectacular 5.39 Carat elongated pear-shaped Paraiba Tourmaline. This one of a kind ring was designed and hand crafted al...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
12.53 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline and White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Paraiba Tourmaline Gemstone: 11.77 Carats 32 White Round Diamonds: 0.47 Carats 12 White Round Diamonds: 0.29 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 8.70 Grams
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.76 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This gemstone engagement ring is truly irresistible. Showing off a mesmerizing Paraiba tourmaline with an incredible Caribbean blue neon color and luster. Surrounding the milgrained,...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.74 Carat Pear Shape Paraiba Tourmaline Cocktail Ring in Platinum
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cocktail ring, showcasing a GIA certified pear shape indicolite blue-green tourmaline weighing 4.74 carats, set on a three prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of round br...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Paraiba Tourmaline 18 karat white gold 8carats one-of-a-kind
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mesmerizing Paraiba Tourmaline Ring 8 carats. This astounding white gold ring with a Paraïba tourmaline of 8.08 carats will be turning heads. The ring also holds 0.38 carats of marqu...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 19.86 Carat Oval Cut Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This stunning GIA-certified 19.86-carat Paraiba Tourmaline is framed by a halo of 4.16 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds. Meticulously crafted in platinum, this exquisite piece embodi...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
GRS Certified 2.80 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite platinum ring showcases a mesmerizing 2.80 carat oval Paraiba tourmaline, glowing with a captivating bluish-green hue. Originating from Brazil, this rare gemstone has ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
$144,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.50 Carat Brazilian Paraíba Tourmaline & Diamond Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A breathtaking statement of rarity and elegance, this exceptional cocktail ring showcases a vivid 5.50 carat Brazilian Paraíba tourmaline, accompanied by a GIA Origin Report confirmi...
Paraiba, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
0.32 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 0.32 Carat Natural Paraiba Tourmaline and 0.58 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Paraiba Tourmalines were only discovered 30 years ago in the Bra...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
0.23 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.23 Carat Natural Paraiba Tourmaline and 0.43 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Paraiba Tourmalines were only discovered 30 years ago in the B...
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
$737Sale Price|38% Off
DAZZLING Exquisite 2.86 Ct Tourmaline & Brilliant White Diamond Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This glittering pear gem cut Pinky Reddish Tourmaline is set in a rose gold plated sterling silver ring size 7 (sizable) and is enhanced with tiny little white diamonds. This goes h...
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Paraiba Tourmaline 1.70ct, Diamond, 18K White Gold Ring AGL Certified Brazil
Located in Northampton, MA
Among the very rarest and most valuable gemstones on the planet, the Paraiba Tourmaline is found in very few places on earth, but those from the original source -Brazil- are by far t...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold
12.52 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Fancy Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Paraiba Tourmaline Gemstone: 11.58 Carats 2 Fancy Round Diamonds: 0.63 Carats 10 White Round Diamonds: 0.31 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 12.40 Grams
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
C. Dunaigre 4.79 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
C. Dunaigre 4.79 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring This breathtaking ring showcases a C. Dunaigre-certified 4.79-carat Paraiba tourmaline, a gemstone prized for its electrifyi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
$233,114Sale Price|20% Off
Ring in Platinum with 1 blue/green Paraiba Tourmaline Pearshape and Diamonds
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
This 950/ Platinum (17,58gr.) Ring is set with 1 top quality Paraiba Tourmaline, Pearshape 12,1x11,7mm, 8,01cts. + Diamonds 5,74cts., D/VS various shapes. Paraiba Tourmalines are ve...
6.20 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 6.20 Carats Natural Turquoise and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Earrings Amazing looking piece! Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $5,500.00 Total Natural Round Cut W...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
$137,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $275, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold 60CT Gorgeous Important Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Rare Important Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Necklace con...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture, Richard Tyler
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
1950s Suede Minaudiere Compact Evening Bag with Medallion Front
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black suede minaudiere compact wallet evening bag. It has a top handle with suede fringe tassels on the ends, a gold metal top snap button closing and frame, and a detai...
Roman Malakov 100.19 Carats Total Graduating Mixed-Cut Diamond Fringe Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant necklace, showcasing 307 pear, marquise, and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 100.19 carats total. Exquisitely set in an intricate fringe design made of 18K white gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Riviera Diamond GIA Heart Emerald Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning estate diamond and emerald heart necklace is crafted in 18 karat White and yellow gold. Incorporates 84 round-cut and 25 marquise shaped diamonds, prong-set in pairs, c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous full length black silk gown from Gianni Versace Couture. It has a front scoop neck, a deep cut out back and fabulous tan leather shoulders. It is semi fitted though the ...
$542Sale Price / set|50% Off
W 0.29 in D 0.23 in L 1.29 in
Silvorra 925 Silver Natural Ruby & Diamond Halo Drop Earrings for Valentine Gift
Located in New York, NY
These captivating 925 sterling silver dangle earrings feature two elongated 6x3 mm marquise natural ruby at the top, framed in intricate openwork settings, with smaller 2.5 mm roundr...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$437Sale Price|50% Off
Size: One Size
1960s Italian Black + Gold Beaded Vintage 60s Evening Bag Handbag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1960s black and gold beaded Italian evening bag! Intricate gold chain can be worn on the shoulder, or crossbody. Snaps shut to secure all your belongings. Fits more than re...
Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Ruby Diamond Jewelry Set 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning Bulgari ruby and diamond jewelry set crafted of 18k gold. The set includes a matching necklace, bracelet, and pair of earrings, created with Bulgari’s signature geometric ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,904
W 0.73 in L 1.82 in
9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Peridot, Seed Pearl & Enamel Suffragette Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Celebrate the spirit of the Suffragette movement with this exquisite 9ct two colour gold pendant from the Edwardian era. ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
J. Birnbach GIA 5.01 Carat I VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This platinum three-stone ring is an extraordinary example of timeless elegance, showcasing the clean sophistication and exceptional brilliance of a remarkable emerald cut diamond. A...
Diamond, Platinum
$7,182Sale Price|30% Off
Art Deco GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presenting our Art Deco GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring, a masterpiece that embodies elegance and sophistication. This remarkable ring features a GI...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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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