Antique Edwardian Platinum Natural Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Natural Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Platinum 18 KT Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Quintessential, Edwardian ring, with charming design and gorgeous colour contrast Very finely hand crafted during the very beginning of 1900 of 18 KT gold with Platinum top – tested ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.62 Carat Edwardian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 6214948383 Weight: 1.62carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: K ...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Engagement Ring. 1.40ct Old Euro Diamond Filigree Ring KVS2
Located in New York, NY
Origin: French Era: Edwardian Era Material: Platinum Ring Size: 5.75, resizable to any finger size at no extra cost The centerpiece of this antique Edwardian engagement ring is a 1....
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.61 Carat Edwardian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 1216990530 Weight: 1.61carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color:...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian emerald diamond 18k gold and platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Edwardian emerald and diamond cluster ring is an elegant antique design from the 1910’s, centered by a square cut emerald weighing approximately 0.30 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified .90 Carat Edwardian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT#: 5171846519 Weight: .90 Carat Cut: Old European Bri...
White Diamond, Platinum
1910 Antique Edwardian 1.78 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.3 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Cut Carat Weight: 1.78 Carat Color: L Clarity: VS2 Side Stone Deta...
White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 4 Carat Cabochon Zambian Emerald Ring. Diamond Accents Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Era: Edwardian Era, Circa 1900 Material: Platinum Ring Size: 6.75 Resizing: Can be resized at no extra cost.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Edwardian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 6224139210 Weight: 1.02ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I C...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .90 Carat Edwardian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2215527843 Weight: .90 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color:...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Edwardian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 1216552059 Weight: 1.03 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in Platinum, Ca. 1910
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Surrounding the center stone are ten delicate petal-shaped segments, each housing a smaller rose-cut diamond, creating a breathtaking floral motif. Crafted in platinum — the preferre...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Navette Ring. Mixed Cuts Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Era: Edwardian Era Material: Platinum Ring Size: Resizable to any finger size at no extra cost The centerpiece of this striking Edwardian navette ring is a trio of natural sapphires...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1910 Edwardian Spinel and Diamond Ring 14k/Platinum
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1910. Edwardian era natural purple/pink spinel and old European cut diamond shield ring.
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum, 14k 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
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped, Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Makers Mark B & K Circa 1910 An Edwardian diamond cluster ring, circa 1910, stamped for platinum and 18ct gold, centre...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Rectangular Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1900 Fabulous, Edwardian diamond ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This stunning Edwardian diamond engagement ring features approximately 2.5 carats of Old European Cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.62 Carat Edwardian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:6382414112 Weight: 1.62 carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: J Clar...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Euro Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Euro Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A vintage 18 carat gold ring with a diamond set in platinum with platinum detailed shoulders. The diamond measures 25pts. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Height Off Finger: 5.5mm weight...
Diamond, Platinum, Gold
Edwardian coral diamond 18k yellow gold platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Edwardian jewelers loved combining organic materials with diamonds, and this cluster ring is a charming example of that instinct.
Coral, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Edwardian 1.40ct Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Their irregular, romantic brilliance contrasts beautifully with the structured color of the sapphire, enhancing the ring’s refined vintage appeal. The piece is crafted in a tradition...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 0.90 Carat Diamond and Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Edwardian design period (1900-1920). The incredible platinum setting features a center diamond measuring approximately 0.90 car...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.75ct Emerald Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Edwardian ring captures the refined romance and delicate craftsmanship of the early 20th century.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Pearl and Diamond Dinner Ring, Circa 1900, 1.30ct
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Romantic, rare, and steeped in history, this Edwardian dinner ring is an enchanting heirloom piece—perfect for collectors and admirers of antique jewelry who appreciate natural pearl...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Platinum French Stamped, Edwardian Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Diamond Ring Platinum French Stamped Circa 1910 This stunning platinum ring from the Edwardian era features a captivating cultured pearl at its centre, elegantly ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising one old European cut diamond, and eight old single cut diamonds, set in platinum, to an 18 karat yellow gold band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910 Edwardian Platinum GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.3 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate #5181221870 Shape: Old European Brilliant Ca...
White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian diamond sapphire 18k yellow gold and platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At the heart of this Edwardian ring, 25 old European and rose cut diamonds come together in a delicate array, weighing approximately 0.25 carat total.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Edwardian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #:6224867349 Weight: 1.10ct Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian diamond ruby 14k yellow gold platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Edwardian diamond and ruby cluster ring is a refined antique treasure from the 1910’s, crafted in 14k yellow gold with a platinum top.
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Edwardian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 3 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.3 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #:2457886222 Weight: 1.80ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J ...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Old European Diamond Platinum Antique Basket Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.33 carat - I color with VS2 clarity Bezel set in a pieced octagonal form head with an openwork basket weave motif galle...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Edwardian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.9 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5202982051 Weight: 1.03ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: N ...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian diamond demantoid garnet 18k yellow gold platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined jewel of the Edwardian era, this exquisite ring showcases a luminous arrangement of seventeen old European and old mine cut diamonds totaling 1.20 carats.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Rectangular Shaped Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring Platinum Circa 1910 A striking and sophisticated original Edwardian ring, crafted in platinum and centred around a richly coloured natural sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Cut Diamond Floral Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Cut Diamond Floral Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Old European Diamond Platinum Orange Blossom Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 carat - G color with VS clarity Bead set in an octagonal form head in an intricately pierced bombé shaped gallery Fe...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian GIA Certified Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring 1900s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Edwardian GIA Certified 13 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire, circa 1900, Post Civil War, American, Melee Old European Cut Diamonds on Platinum An exceptional American Edwardian plati...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 2.70 CTW Diamond Platinum Antique Scroll Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 2.44 carats total - K color with VS2 clarity Set with grooved tab-like prongs in a pierced scroll motif bombé gallery Accented by bead ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Rectangular Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning Edwardian-era ring, crafted from 18ct gold and platinum.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum 0.40ctw Old Diamond Engraved Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Edwardian. Few diamonds shows small chips under magnification.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .51 Carat Edwardian Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:5212708363 Weight: .51ct Cut: Antique Cushion Color: Blue Measure...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum 0.47ct Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum Material Weight: 3.24 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Platinum
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 Edwardian 1.3 Carat Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Step into a world of timeless elegance with our exquisite Edwardian diamond ring. Set in the silvery embrace of pure platinum, this jewel captures the essence of an era where romance...
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Two Row Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian era, two row diamond ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Cut Diamond Milgrain Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 0.75 (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 3.77 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Double Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Double Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Circa 1900 Fantastic Double Daisy Each Flower Containing Seven Diamonds Creating a Gorgeous Centre Star Makers Mark HS &...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum European Diamond Milgrain Engraved Dome Mosaic Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible, all original, antique Edwardian period ring is crafted in solid platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum 950 fancy light yellow Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A truly beautiful natural diamond engagement ring! This 950 Platinum beauty features bezel set in yellow Gold a ca. 1.10 ct brilliant cut fancy light yellow Diamond set in a halo of...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Three-Stone Diamond Platinum Navette Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circa 1910: this stunning three stone diamond ring from the Edwardian era features a 1.65 carat European cut diamond in the center.
Diamond, Platinum
French Edwardian Untreated Ruby Diamond 18 KT/Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This breathtaking Edwardian ring is 1900/09 circa Elegantly designed as a flat crown panel, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with Platinum top French origin, hallmarked Set on one si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Akoya Pearl Ring, Edwardian, 18K, Platinum, Diamonds, GIA Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
This graceful and perfectly proportioned 18K yellow gold, platinum, and diamond ring hosts a pair of luminous cultured saltwater Akoya pearls. The pearls measure 7.54mm and 7.64mm, s...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum 1.26ctw GIA European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a gorgeous antique engagement ring that was crafted from solid platinum during the Edwardian period.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Style 1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
An gorgeous Edwardian Ring featuring a 1.00 Carat Natural F, I-1 Center Diamond surrounded by 0.45 Carats of Yellow Diamond and 0.66 Carats of White Diamonds set in Platinum.
Diamond, 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.