Vintage Monture Cartier Burmese Sapphire Ring, circa 1970
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Vintage Monture Cartier Burmese sapphire ring. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 4...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Monture Cartier diamond cocktail ring, French, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Monture Cartier diamond cocktail ring. Centrally set with a round old cut diamond in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.30 carats, flanked by sixteen round eig...
Antique Monture Cartier 18k Gold 22.80 Carat Aquamarine Cocktail Ring, Size 7.5
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous antique Monture Cartier cocktail ring. Monture Cartier is a signature hallmark only used on custom commissions from private clients of Cartier.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Monture Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Ring is signed Monture Cartier size 8 3/4 weighs 13.9 gr/9.0 dwt.
Cartier Monture Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ring, signed Mtd Cartier, features a central emerald cut aquamarine stone measuring approximately 16.45mm x 10.75mm surrounded by 36 single cut diamonds within a bi colour ring ...
Aquamarine, Diamond
Cartier Monture Emerald Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set in 18K yellow gold. This ring is a Cartier Monture, a designation signifying that the gems were owned by an important client and the setting was an uncommon "special command" or...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Monture Cartier Diamond Gypsy Ring, 18 Karat White Gold, circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This gypsy ring is fully made in 18kt white gold. It is signed “Monture Cartier” and numbered P9230 which means that the diamond was set by Cartier with a Cartier mount.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Monture GIA Certified 7.48 Carat Type IIa Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Cartier, this spectacular Monture Cartier ring, crafted in platinum, showcases a GIA certified Internally Flawless D color, Type IIa marquise cut diamond weighing 7...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Cartier 3.17 Carat Diamond Gold & Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k yellow gold and platinum, the piece is signed “Monture Cartier.” Ring Size 6.75 Weight: 13.2 grams
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Magnificent Monture Cartier Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Ring size - 6.75, ring top is 23mm wide. Marked: Monture Cartier, French mark on the outside of the shank.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Cartier Monture Burmese Ruby Fancy Yellow and White Diamond platinum Flower Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Burmese ruby and fancy yellow and white diamond flower ring, Monture Cartier, designed as three flowers, the largest centred on a 1.84ct Burmese ruby and overlapping two smaller fl...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
CARTIER Asscher Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Monture Cartier, platinum and diamond ring. Featuring a 5.62ct Asscher Cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This chartreuse strapless gown from Oscar de la Renta’s Fall/Winter 1989 collection debuted on the runway. Crafted in lightweight chiffon, the design is tightly pleated at the bust b...
Bulgari 1980s Doppio Gold Ring, 1.7ct Blue Topaz & 1.13ct Iolite, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A gem-set doppio ring by Bvlgari. Signature piece of design, created in Rome Italy by the acclaimed jewelry house of Bulgari. This popular ring is part of the iconic doppio collecti...
Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Signed Jewelry Style: Tubugas Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Amber Cabochon Serial Number: 745623 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 14 Inches Dimensions: 14 - 15 ...
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Off-white wool sleEveless dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white wool sleeveless dress. SILK LINING ONLY INSIDE THE TOP OF THE DRESS. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Gros-grain inside the waist with hook&eye closur...
Iconic Spectacular Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gown 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman'
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the breathtaking embodiment of high drama and couture mastery: The stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" evening gown from the legendary Spring/Summ...
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Medieval Embroidery Corset Dress Gown 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Embellished Dress Gown Jessica Chastain was wearing an Alexander McQueen dress to the opening gala of the 70th Festival de Cannes on May 17, 20...
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...
Rare Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Runway Coat Houndstooth Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Archival Thierry Mugler Piece, FW1995 Collection. Extremely rare Thierry Mugler Star-Houndstooth Coat. Wearable Art. Legendary Thierry Mugler created his very own version of the cl...
Gianni Versace Couture 90s Metallic Mesh Silver Top It. 38
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gianni Versace Couture Iconic from 90's Metallic Mesh Italian size 38 Silver-tone Metallic Mesh This top has a matching draping metal scarf that is permanently attached around the ne...
New Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Limited Edition Black Crocodile Enamel Snake Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Black Crocodile Bag S/S 2004 Collection Crafted from crocodile skin, Bronze tone metal frame, Enamel clam closure finished with a large bronze ...
BALENCIAGA BY NICOLAS GHESQUIÈRE FW 06 Iconic and rare tartan cropped coat
By Balenciaga
Located in Milano, MILANO
Iconic and rare Fall Winter 2006 tartan cropped coat by Balenciaga by Nicolas Guesquière Stand-away collar Rounded sleeves 100% wool
Vintage 2004 Christian Dior by Galliano Silk Bias-Cut Gown dress, with stole
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
The vintage John Galliano creation for Christian Dior showcases his signature flair for dramatic elegance, crafted in 2004. This black silk gown is adorned with intricate metallic fl...
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.