IGI Certified Bi Colour Blue Orange Sapphire Untreated 18k Gold East West Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Untreated Bi Colour Blue & Orange Australian Sapphire In a fine 18k Yellow Gold East West Rubover Bezel Solitaire Ring. IGI Certified 1.03 carat Australian sapphire with a uniq...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified Bi Colour Blue Yellow Sapphire Emerald Cut 18k Gold East West Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Natural Bi Colour Blue & Yellow Sapphire In a fine 18k White Gold East West Rubover Bezel Solitaire Ring. IGI Certified 0.60 carat sapphire with a unique deep blue and light ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.90ct 14K Bezel Set Emerald Cut Emerald Solitaire Rose Gold Bead Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning East to West emerald-emerald cut solitaire ring in 14K rose gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Solid 18k White Gold Gia 1.89ctw Pear Cut Bezel Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - H Color - IF Clarity - 1.09ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info **...
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Cut Bezel Diamond Mosaic Milgrain Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 17.30mm (0.68") (top of the ring - north to south), 13.30mm (0.52") (east to west), 1.60mm (bottom of the shank)...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum 2.99ct GIA European Diamond Bezel & Pave Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid .900 Platinum Weight: 6.40 Grams Ring Size: 9.5 (We can custom size this ring. Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Halo Dimensions: 15.3mm (0.6"...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Gold 7.31ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Bezel Emerald & Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 15.40mm (0.6") (top of the design - north to south), 25.10mm (0.98") (east to west), 5mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 14.60mm rise off the finger at the emerald Con...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold AGL No Heat Yellow Ceylon Sapphire & Princess Diamond Half Bezel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 11.5mm (0.45") (at the solitaire - north to south) - 9.5mm (0.37") (at the solitaire - east to west) - 3.7mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.4mm rise off the finger ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold Oval Amethyst Solitaire Pearl Halo Enamel Floral Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Transparent Medium Purple Color - 20x15mm Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Wire S...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
18k Gold 3.02ct GIA Half Bezel Yellow Sapphire & Tsavorite 3 Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 11.0mm (0.43") (at the solitaire - north to south) - 17.8mm (stone to stone - east to west) Ring Height: 5.5mm rise off the finger Condition: Estate ring in MINT condi...
Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BAR Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Baguette Cut White Topaz Gemstone Jewelry Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Setting Method: The stone is securely embedded into the shoulder of the band via a clean, integrated flush/bezel setting Asymmetrical Aesthetic: Unlike traditional solitaire rings w...
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Pink Sapphire & Diamond Modern Gemstone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire engagement rings have become increasingly sought after by modern brides seeking a distinctive alternative to traditional diamond solitaires.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Baguette Diamond Jewelry Solid 14k Yellow Gold Stackable Dainty Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a Dainty 14k Yellow Gold East-West Baguette Diamond Ring. It features a delicate, minimalist silhouette that showcases clean lines and understated geometric elegance De...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified .37 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. GIA and EGL certified .37ct fancy yellow bezel set diamond center stone, mounted East to West in a handmade 18k yellow gold solitaire s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Rectangular Carved Citrine Intaglio Cameo Seed Pearl Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 24.20mm (0.95") (top of the ring - north to south) - 19.50mm (0.76") (east to west) - 3.70mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.80mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage c...
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Oval Cabochon Jade & 1.1ct European Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 20.30mm (0.8") (top of the ring - north to south), 17.30mm (0.68") (east to west), 2.10mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.50mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold & Platinum GIA Oval Cabochon Ruby w/ Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 20.8mm (0.82") (top of the cluster - north to south), 24.6mm (0.97") (east to west) 4.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 11.8mm rise off the finger Condition: Comes w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Petite Diamond Stationary Layer Stack, Emerald-Cut, 14K Gold, 18 Inch Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The gorgeous G color emerald cut diamond sits east-to-west creating a contemporary sleek look.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Lagoon Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Jewellery from Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Jewelry Design Ideas for This 2.25 Carat Tourmaline This elongated emerald cut makes it ideal for: Statement Rings • East-West set modern ring • Minimalist solitaire in 18k yello...
Tourmaline
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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