GIA Certified 1.53 Carat Cushion East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.7 Carat Cushion East-West Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
-shaped side stones that are expertly secured in a three-prong setting, creating a unique east-west design
Diamond, Yellow Gold
J. Birnbach 3.01 carat Cushion East-West Pave Solitaire Engagement Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This east-west pave solitaire engagement ring is a unique combination of Art Deco touches and
Diamond, Platinum
Leon Mege East-West Engagement Ring Features Rare True Antique Cushion Diamond
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
East-West solitaire features an elongated 2.04-Carat True Antique cushion diamond and natural diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Diamond 2.93 Carat Cushion Cut East West Set Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire that is professionally and uniquely East to West set in between four prongs. The
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
de Boulle High Jewelry Collection East-West Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
East-west is when this magnificent ruby is placed in an unusual way- horizontal. This gives the
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 1.5 Carat 'Natural & Untreated' Ruby & Diamond East West Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
cushion cut. Set in an East-West halo setting with conflict-free diamonds. Certified by Emteem Gem Labs
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,680Sale Price|20% Off
J. Birnbach 8.85 carat Warm Orange Topaz East West Halo Ring in Yellow Gold
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
orange elongated cushion cut topaz is a rich, warm orange with an even saturation and distribution of
Topaz, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Old European Diamond Enamel Platinum Toi-Et-Moi Vintage Unisex Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity - bead east to west in cushion shaped forms With a black enamel halo surround contoured to forms
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 3.00 CTW Diamond Ruby Platinum 14K Gold Antique Scroll Band Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color Flanked east to west by cushion cut rubies totaling approximately 1.14 carats - well matched to
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
J. Birnbach 1.71 carat GIA GVS2 East West Cushion Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
features an exceptionally elongated 1.71 carat cushion cut diamond with linear faceting that gives it a
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 2.38 Cushion Brilliant East West Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
breathtaking 2.38 ct Cushion Brilliant set East West in a 18K White Gold antique mounting, what's not to love
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cushion Cut GIA Diamond East West Engagement Ring Halo 1.2ct Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring centers an approximately 1.2-carat antique cushion cut diamond, graded I color
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.93ct Old Cushion Cut East-West Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 1.93ct old cushion cut East-West diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond L/VS2 GIA North, South, East, West Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handmade 4 carat Cushion Cut diamond engagement ring mounted with a GIA certified diamond of an L
Diamond, Platinum
6ct East West Ametrine and Diamond Ring in Solid 14K White Gold Cushion 14x10mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Make a statement with this 6.09ct Ametrine ring. Featuring a gorgeous barrel cut cushion 14x10mm
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone East/West Bezel Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Make an impact with Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Moonstone East/West Bezel Ring. The stone's
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Elongated Cushion Cut 1.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Bezel Set Engagement Ring
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pointing East to West, this elongated cushion cut 1.75 carat GIA certified diamond engagement ring
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold GIA Certified 2.72 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Our latest design! An Elegant and Lustrous Fiery East West Set Cushion
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930's Art Deco 3.18 Carats Ruby Diamond Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set East to West. Centering a cushion cut ruby weighing approximately 1.00 carat. Transparent with
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian 1.10 CTW Ruby Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set and flanked east to west by cushion cut rubies and old mine cut diamonds Rubies weigh
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA .90ct Cushion Sapphire Bezel Solitaire East West Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Cut - Bezel Set - Royal Blue Color - 0.90ct
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cushion and Round Red Ruby East West 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This charming, vintage ring features a 1.06 carat cushion cut, purplish-red ruby set with 6, round
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Iolite Ring 10k White Gold Vintage East West Cocktail Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
faceted amethyst is bezel set into the east-west facing mount, with iolite set to the under gallery. The
Amethyst, Iolite, 10k Gold, White Gold
2.05ct 18K Colombian Emerald Cushion Cut Men's Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning, East to West, Colombian emerald cushion men's ring in 18K yellow gold
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1.76 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Antique Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an antique diamond set East/West. The 1.76cts antique Cushion Cut diamond is accompanied by an EGL
Diamond, Platinum
Hermès Caramel Lamb New Fringe Gloves
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès new caramel lambskin leather gloves with long fringe decoration. Silk lining , size 8.
$21,575
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano black twill evening dress with floral feather appliqués, fw 2005
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano archival evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Constructed from black acetate-viscose twill ▪ Silk flower stem shaped inserts ▪ Organza and tulle floral appliqués ▪ De...
$21,000
Size: 42 (FR) Vintage
Givenchy Couture John Galliano F/W 1996 Red Snakeskin Trim Plunge Back Gown
By John Galliano, Givenchy
Located in Chicago, IL
A most rare piece designed by John Galliano for the Givenchy Couture Fall Winter 1996 collection. Same style worn by supermodel Shalom Harlow on the runway. Documented in a fashion a...
Van Cleef & Arpels Flying Butterfly Necklace and Detachable Clip
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold and Diamond Flying Butterfly Necklace with detachable Butterfly is a beautiful and whimsical piece of jewelry that captures the elegance and grace o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dolce & Gabbana black silk corset with crystal straps, fw 2004
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Dolce & Gabbana evening corset top ▪ Black silk ▪ Crystal mesh shoulder straps ▪ Built-in bra with lace trim and adjustable shoulder straps ▪ Corset bones throughout ▪ Zipper a...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 11.00 Carat Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, The focal point of this ring is featuring a Gia certified natural Fancy V...
Yellow Diamond
Roberto Cavalli Astrological Print Silk Halter Dress with Chain Straps, FW 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
This Roberto Cavalli silk dress features a halter neckline with gold chain straps. The fabric showcases a rich brown base with intricate astrological-themed prints, including constel...
Roberto Cavalli blue-grey and gold brocade-print silk corset mini dress, fw 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli silk corseted mini dress ▪ Blue-grey and metallic gold brocade printed silk ▪ Corseted bodice with asymmetric ruching ▪ Ruffled mini skirt with frayed hem ▪ Cors...
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress with spaghetti straps and scoop neckline. Spring-Summer 1997
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...
$3,101
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10
Jean Paul Gaultier multicoloured floral silk halterneck dress, ss 2001
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier halterneck silk dress ▪ Enlarged multicoloured floral print ▪ Accordion pleated bust with halterneck ties ▪ Nude accordion pleated silk chiffon shoulder straps...
Scarselli Platinum ring with DeBeers GIA Certified 5 Carat Marquise Diamond
By DeBeers
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite style and wearability come with this platinum Diamond ring, presenting a 5-carat white Marquise from the Millennium Collection from DeBeers, an offering from the year 1999....
Diamond, Platinum
Christian Dior Y2K Brown & Cream Pony Hair Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Christian Dior Y2K Brown & Cream Pony Hair Shoulder Bag, a stunning accessory that embodies the essence of early 2000s fashion while remaining effortlessly chic. Circ...
Vintage Platinum Engagement Ring. 3TCW Old Euro Diamond Three Stone Ring J VS
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique three-stone ring is a timeless example of Art Deco craftsmanship, dating back to circa 1930. Crafted in platinum, it features a bold yet elegant geometric desi...
Diamond, Platinum
John Galliano knit jersey maxi dress with patchwork motif, fw 2004
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano knitted maxi dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2004 ▪Expertly crafted from knit cotton jersey, showcasing an allover woven patchwork print featuring tartan and floral squares in de...
John Galliano orange bias-cut silk devoré 'paint splatter' dress, fw 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Constructed from orange bias-cut crinkled silk devoré ▪ Velvet and French-knot embroidery paint splatter motifs ▪ Silk chiffon und...
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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