Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Marquise/Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Introducing a stunning Edwardian 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Revival 2.62 Carat Marquise Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Utilizing repurposed gems from an antique brooch and reimagined into an intriguing cocktail/dinner ring. Condition: Very good Era: Edwardian Year: New Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Ring Platinum Circa 1910 Step into elegance with this exquisite Edwardian platinum ring, a stunning example of early 20th-century craftsmanship.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 0.50 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have exquisite cluster ring dating back to the early stages of the 20th century. At its heart lies a striking marquise-cut diamond, expertly bezel set to catch the light. Thi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Marquise/Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 This stunning 18ct gold and platinum ring features a marquise-shaped natural sapphire, surrounded ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Marquise Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwadian Marquise Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Stamped Circa 1910 This exquisite ring features a striking marquise-cut pink tourmaline at its centre, beautifully framed b...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise and Pearl Ring Hallmarked 15ct Circa 1900 Antique Edwardian turquoise and pearl ring, crafted circa 1900 and hallmarked 15ct gold. This navette-shaped design fe...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Edwardian Marquise Shape Portrait Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have gorgeous navette ring taken from the Edwardian period. This refined piece is crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases a single marquise shaped portrait-cut diamond wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 10ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Marquise / Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise Ring 10ct Gold Stamped Makers Mark H & S Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian marquise/navette shaped ring.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Marquise Blue Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Edwardian Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Hand fabricated. Ring Information Style: Edwardian Total weight: 4.60 g.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold French Stamped, Edwardian Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1900 Step into elegance with this stunning Edwardian ring, featuring a captivating marquise-shaped cluster of Old European cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Natural Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Marquise Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900s Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian ring, masterfully crafted in 18ct gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 Exquisite in design, this 18ct yellow gold Edwardian ring showcases a stunning marquise-shaped centrepiece featuring a natural ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Open Work Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian-era ring, masterfully crafted from 18ct gold and platinum.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Diamond Marquise / Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian-era diamond ring, a stunning piece crafted in 18ct gold and platinum that emb...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct White Gold, Edwardian Diamond Marquise/Navette Statement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1900 Introducing an exquisite 18ct white gold Edwardian ring, featuring a fabulous marquise/navette shape adorned with approxima...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Amethyst Edwardian Style Filigree Marquise Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gracefully feminine and rich in antique charm, this Victorian inspired ring showcases a vivid marquise-cut amethyst glowing within an ornate yellow gold setting. Delicate filigree sc...
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Ruby Diamond Marquise/Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwadian Marquise Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Introducing an exquisite Edwadian Marquise Ring, a stunning testament to the artistry of antique jewellery. This fabulou...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oval Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Shaped Edwardian Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian style oval sapphire & diamond ring in 18k white gold. Ring contains 1 center oval sapphire 1.60ct and round diamonds 1.25tcw. Sapphire measures approximately 6.2x6.7mm. Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Marquise Shape Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique Edwardian era navette shape engagement ring is centered with an old marquise cut diamond (9.6 x 4.3 x 2.5 mm, approximately 0.60 ct, H color, VS1 clarity) framed by channe...
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Edwardian 1.55Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Marquise Ring (1903)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Edwardian 1.55 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold marquise shaped cluster ring; part of our diverse antique cluster diamond rings collecti...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Oval Emerald & Diamond Marquise Shape Edwardian Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Add an elegant touch to your look with this oval emerald and diamond ring. This beautiful ring features an oval cut emerald accented in a halo of round diamond. 14K White Gold. Ring...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Untreated 2.7 Ct Green Jade Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This appealing antique Edwardian era ring is 1905 circa Exquisite example finely hand crafted of solid Platinum, displaying great accuracy and gorgeous carved leaf details, mill poin...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage-Inspired 14K Yellow Gold 0.50ct Marquise Blue Topaz Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant vintage-inspired blue topaz ring featuring a beautifully faceted natural marquise shape blue topaz set at its center. The gemstone is framed in a graceful engraved bezel, ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Cut Marquise Diamond Pink Sapphire Navette 18KYG Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exquisite vintage 18 karat yellow gold navette ring featuring a dramatic elongated design centered with two old cut marquise diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat, graded approx...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Marquise Floral Ring in Solid 9K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A graceful Opal Marquise Ring showcases a luminous natural opal framed by sparkling diamond accents in an elegant Victorian-inspired floral design. Crafted in solid 9K rose gold, the...
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 1.00ct Natural Burmese Ruby and 1.00ct Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
- Edwardian antique ruby and diamond cluster engagement ring - 1.00ct marquise-shaped natural Burmese ruby - 10 x Old Mine-cut diamonds totalling approximately 1.00ct (H-I / SI1-S...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Marquise Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.32 carats with Diamond 1.09 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 11.34 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique marquise solitaire diamond ring, English, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
Antique marquise solitaire diamond ring. Centrally set with a marquise shape old cut diamond, G colour, VS1 clarity, in an open back claw setting with a weight of 2.25 carats, flanke...
Antique American Edwardian era 14k Gold 1900s MultiColor Natural Sapphire Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique American 14k Yellow Gold Multicolor Natural Sapphire Ring Edwardian era, American made Marked 'K14’ gold, acid tested 14K gold Top lozenge measures 3/4 inch long and 1/2 inc...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
9K Gold Solid Natural Amethyst and Opal Vintage Style Marquise Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Graceful look with this Natural Amethyst and Opal Vintage Style Marquise Floral Ring, inspired by the elegance of a blooming flower. Featuring a striking marquise-cut amethyst at the...
Opal, Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Marquise Blue Topaz Victorian Style Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Romantically influenced by Victorian era jewelry, this vintage-inspired cocktail ring showcases a shimmering marquise blue topaz within an ornate openwork setting of warm yellow gold...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian emerald and diamond marquise cluster ring, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond marquise cluster ring. Set to centre with one rectangular step cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back rubover setting with an appr...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Antique Natural Unenhanced Marquise Ruby Diamond Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique marquise ruby and diamond ring. Vertically set to the centre with two round old cut diamonds in slightly raised open back rubover millegrain platinum settings, with a combine...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Marquise Shape Cluster Ring. 1.20TCW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Color: I Color Clarity: VS1 - SI1 Clarity Overall Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Old European Cut Style: Edwardian Size: Resizable This exquisite nave...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Silver925 Natural Peridot Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Peridot, Silver
Silver925 Natural Smoky Quartz Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Quartz, Silver
Silver925 Natural London Blue Topaz Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A marquise-cut amethyst takes center stage in this vintage-style ring, set securely in a sleek bezel that highlights its striking shape. Surrounding it, smaller round amethysts form ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s 1.01 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum engagement ring from the 1920s, centers a sparkling GIA certified old mine brilliant cut diamond that weighs 1.01ct. The color of the diamond is I with VS1 cla...
Diamond, Platinum
9K White Gold Solid Sky Blue Topaz Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A sky blue topaz marquise-cut stone rests elegantly at the center of this vintage-style filigree ring, glowing with airy brilliance. Delicate openwork details weave around the settin...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
9K Yellow Solid Glod London Blue Topaz Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant, this vintage-style filigree ring showcases a richly colored London blue topaz set as its captivating centerpiece. The intricate openwork filigree design highlights fine craf...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pearl 0.12 Carat Ruby 0.59 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Edwardian pearl, 0.12 carat ruby and 0.59 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set marquise shaped dress ring; part of our diverse...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Marquise Diamond Pearl and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl, ruby and diamond ring, the marquise shaped ring set to the centre with a pearl measuring approximately 6mm in diameter, surrounded by calibre-cut rubies set in an...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Marquise Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This absolute stunner holds approximately 20pts in total of shimmering Diamonds! They have a wonderful sparkle and are set in platinum which is then perched on top of a 9 Carat Gold ...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold
Petite Edwardian Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring with Milgrain
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful petite Edwardian Marquise Diamond engagement ring features a D color marquise center diamond flanked by two matching round diamonds in the setting on either side, for ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Edwardian Natural Emerald Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Turin, IT
Platinum (tested) ring with a central marquise shape diamond, round 8/8 diamonds and 2 natural trapezoidal shape step cut emeralds. 1910-1920 circa Marquise diamond: 12.30 x 5.16 x ...
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
18 Carat White Gold Edwardian Opal and Diamond Marquise Shape Cluster Ring
Located in Oxted, Surrey
18ct White Gold Edwardian Opal and Diamond Marquise Shape Cluster Ring.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
Diamond Marquise Gold Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Diamond marquise shaped ring in 18ct gold; the ring is formed of an outer row of brilliant cut diamonds and a raised centre section with three further brilliant cut diamonds forming ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Navette Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Middleton, WI
This stunning tourmaline and diamond navette shaped gold ring features a pink marquise cut tourmaline stone, measuring 20.6 x 7.9 x 7.2 mm and weighing approximately 6.10 carats The ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Navette Marquise Old Cut Diamonds Edwardian
Located in London, GB
The ever-lovely navette style is pleasingly feminine. This is a neatly proportioned example of a classic ring. The old cut diamonds sparkle beautifully in their stylish setting. As...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Antique Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Beautiful antique Edwardian diamond marquise ring; set with 2.15ct of sparkling Old European cut diamond in a mille grain setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Blue Sapphire White and Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Excellent Edwardian style diamond ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Antique Navette Ruby and Diamond Ring, Ruby Marquise Ring, Engagement Ruby Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
A beautiful navette Art Deco diamond ring! Set with natural diamonds and calibrated rubies this substantial gold ring was handcrafted almost 100 years ago and has stories untold. It ...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Diamond Marquise Ring set with a Cinnamon Diamond
Located in London, GB
A gold and diamond ring set to the centre with a cinnamon diamond and a pear shaped diamond to each tip of the central diamond motif. The sides of the diamond are set with smaller di...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural Pearl and Diamond Platinum and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring, circa 1910
Located in Munich, DE
A delicate Edwardian marquise- shaped ring. Set with old mine cut diamonds (in total approx.: 0.70 ct) and centered by a natural pearl (white with a grey/pink overtone).
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1900s Ruby Diamond Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Edwardian 0.75 carat ruby and 0.19 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold marquise shaped ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Marquise Diamond Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
If you are a fan of historical facts, here is one: A fascination with exploration surrounding Arctic expeditions, and a love for sailing among the elite, helped popularize the marqui...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Diamond Marquise Shaped Edwardian Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very fine platinum and 18 carat gold marquise shaped ring pave set with brilliant old cut diamonds and one small old cut diamond on each side, all set in platinum (app. 1 carat), E...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Colorless 2.40ct Antique Marquise Diamond Edwardian Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Original Antique GIA Colorless 2.40ct Old Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Few come finer or as fabulous as this original Late Edwardian, handcrafted platinum Diamond R...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian, Art Deco Filigree Marquise Diamond and Caliber Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Antique Edwardian Art Deco Filigree Marquise Diamond and Caliber Sapphire Ring set in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Cluster Ring Circa 1900s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
An Edwardian sapphire and diamond marquise cluster ring featuring engraved scrollwork on the shoulders.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Emerald & Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1903 Makers Mark A & R Fabulous, Edwardian marquise/navette shaped ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond Marquise Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Marquise Ring Edwardian Circa 1910 18ct Gold The Most Fabulous Diamond Marquise/Navette Shaped Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Marquise Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This absolute stunner holds approximately 1.10carats in total of shimmering Diamonds! They have a wonderful sparkle and are set in platinum which is then perched on top of a 9 Carat ...
Diamond, 9k Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The style of this ring is stunning. Each diamond is clean and bright. The centre stone is 15pts and above and below the stones measure 7pts each. Surrounding the three centre stones ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Diamond & Pearl Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 15ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1903 Pretty Little Marquise/Navette Shaped Ring. Set with Rose Cut Diamond & Natural Seed Pearl Centre with Square Set Diam...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Edwardian Marquise Sapphire & Diamond Ring (Approx 0.70-Carats), 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Contact us to reserve the ring or to request more information. Age: Antique Era: Edwardian Era, Circa 1910 Primary Stone: Sapphire Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.70-Carats Primary...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring with Calibre Emerald Border
Located in Houston, TX
An Edwardian platinum navette-shaped ring comprised of a gorgeous antique marquise-cut diamond, framed by calibre-cut emeralds, with a beautiful scrolling openwork gallery.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Marquise Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamond in this marquise ring are old brilliant cut and are very bright and sparkly. The total carat weight of the ring is approx 1.2carat. The stones are set in platinum and the...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Old Marquise Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Old Marquise Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Diamond Marquise / Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian Marquise Shaped Turquoise Stone.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Marquise Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
This unique ring features three centre old cut diamond set vertically.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910. Classic Edwardian necklaces, engagement rings, earrings and other jewelry are often overshadowed by the more popular style of the era, Art Nouveau, which is a shame. At its best, Edwardian jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron.
Edward introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. Dozens of tiaras and formal jewels in an updated 18th-century style were purchased from French jewelers Boucheron and Chaumet and from Russia’s Fabergé. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation.
During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds. The pear-shaped pearl La Peregrina, for example, belonged to some of the most fabulous and strongest women in history and bounced among royal courts in Spain, France and Russia for several centuries. So while today the scale and clarity of a diamond ring matters, back then the size and quantity of your pearls was more important a declaration of wealth. And just as Victorian notions of propriety and femininity began to change after Queen Victoria died in 1901, jewelry design also evolved but there was some overlap with late Victorian styles.
Women of the Edwardian period sported bejeweled headpieces like tiaras and bandeaus with feathered aigrettes. Another popular piece of jewelry that is said to have been directly inspired by Queen Alexandra were colliers de chien, or dog collars — today's choker necklaces — which consisted of either a ribbon decorated with a brooch, a gemstone or several strands of pearls strung closely together.
Two major jewelry houses, Cartier and Boucheron, were founded in the mid-1850s, and by the beginning of the 20th century, the wealthy considered them household names. The Cartier brand became even more desirable once the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Cartier took this title seriously and designed some of the most innovative jewelry of its day, since it was willing to experiment with new materials like platinum and because it was mindful of fashion trends. Filigree settings also became popular. This saw-piercing technique was decorative and at the same time created a sense of lightness.
Perhaps even more important than Cartier’s use of platinum was the founding of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited in 1888. The discovery of new diamond mines made the stone more affordable and prompted the introduction of new gemstone cuts. It is not uncommon to see Edwardian jewels with baguette or briolette diamonds.
Find antique Edwardian rings, bracelets, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.