GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Cobalt Blue Spinel Ring
Located in Ben Lomond, CA
This cobalt blue spinel ring features a round cut over 1 carat, offering a rare and stunning
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry 8.46 Carat Certified Cobalt Blue Spinel Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Presenting this magnificent 8.46-carat Cobalt Blue Spinel Ring by Spectra Fine Jewelry. Its cushion
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
$3,840Sale Price|10% Off
Certified Unheated Cobalt Blue Spinel with Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Spinel 3.04 carats with Diamond 0.34 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (GFCO Gem
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Natural Blue Cobalt Spinel Eternity Band
Located in Houston, TX
This 14 karat white gold eternity band features fifteen round french set bright blue natural cobalt
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 1.04ct Cobalt Spinel Blue Flower Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
stunning 1.04ct cobalt spinel blue flower ring from GEMCOOK JEWELLERY. Boasting a charming cobalt blue
Spinel
Grs & Gil Certified Cobalt Blue Spinel and Diamond Ring
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Among all Rare Blue Gemstones, the Cobalt Spinel possesses unique beauty factors such as sparkle
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Blue Cobalt Spinel Ring with Black and White Diamonds
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
, surrounded by a glittering pave' of black and white diamonds Details Blue Cobalt Spinel Cocktail Ring - 18
Spinel, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Excellent Cobalt Blue Loose Spinel Gem 1.80 CTS Buy Spinel Gemstone Spinel Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Excellent Cobalt Blue Loose Spinel Gem of 1.80 carats from Sri lanka has a wonderful cut in a
Spinel
'The Blue Moon' - 2.69 Carat Cobalt Blue Spinel Platinum ring with VS diamonds.
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Platinum ring set with a 2.69 carat Blue Cobalt Spinel & 58pcs. Diamonds total 0.30 carat. Ring
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
$24,000Sale Price|76% Off
GRS 2.06 ct 18K White Gold Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GRS 18K 2.06 ct Pigeon Blood Ruby&Diamonds Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring* GRS-Certified natural pigeon blood ruby as the center stone weighing 2.06 ct set on the 18K white gold h...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel. An important Egyptian...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 1.16 Carat Round-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.16 Carat Round-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring This profound eternity diamond and vibrant blue sapphire band is magnificent. The refined setting of...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$26,325Sale Price|25% Off
16.79 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning cocktail ring showcases a beautiful 16.79 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine with a Diamond Halo on a Triple Diamond Shank. This ring is set in 18k White Gold. Total Diamon...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tour de force. With an original platinum Art Deco mounting and 7.53 carat emerald cut diamond, this spectacular engagement ring is all about strength of style. Circa 1920. Diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
5.10 Carat Spinel and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring, No Heat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
A vibrant purple-pinkish red 4.16 carat cushion-cut natural untreated Spinel is the centerpiece of this ring. The vibrant gemstone is highlighted by two round brilliant cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Cartier 1895 4 Ct. Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Pave Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
4.03 ct Cartier 1895 Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Pave Engagement Ring Rtl $150K The ring weighs 6.2 grams, size 4.75 (French 49), the center stone is a 3.51 ct Natural Cushion Bri...
Diamond, Platinum
4.69 Carat Burma No Heat Sapphire Gia Certified in 14k and Platinum Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exceptionally rare and highly coveted no-heat Burmese sapphire is a true collector's gem. Set in a sleek white gold band with a platinum head, the centerpiece is a vivid, deep b...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
5.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent 5.03ct Royal Blue Sapphire Platinum Engagement Three Stone Diamond Ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills proudly presents this magnificent...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of rubellite and diamond drop earrings, each earring set with an octagonal-cut rubellite, the one weighing 6.90 carats and the other 6.95 carats, each with three small...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.2 Carat No Heat Pink Sapphire Oval and Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This 18K White Gold ring features a GIA Certified 3.2-carat oval cut pink sapphire of Madgascar origin. This vibrant gemstone is secured in a 4 prong setting, surrounded by 2 baguett...
18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum, Art Deco Style Calibrated Emerald & Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Emerald Target Ring Platinum Tested Circa 2000 This stunning target ring is designed in a deco style and is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it. The centrepiece is a natu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Sapphire Square Illusion Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1900 Makers Mark F H L This exquisite Edwardian ring features a stunning, square-cut pale blue sapphire that is elegan...
Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.98 carats with Diamond 0.42 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.97 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Harry Winston 3 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 6
By Harry Winston
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Harry Winston 3 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 6. The Harry Winston Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring is a Size 6. This is a sha...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA Burma Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Awesome Art Deco Platinum Halo Ring, center securely nestled in Gold Bezel setting with a Burma Ruby weighing approx. 0.60 Carat. GIA lab report #22...
Diamond, Ruby, 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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