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Edwardian Ring Settings

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

ring is 21pts. Hallmarked Chester 1905. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band Width: 8mm Height Off Finger: 2mm

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

either side of this stone measure 4pts each. Hallmarked Birmingham 1900. Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5 Band

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Edwardian 7 Diamond Cluster Ring with Scalloped Setting in 14k White Gold
Edwardian 7 Diamond Cluster Ring with Scalloped Setting in 14k White Gold

Edwardian 7 Diamond Cluster Ring with Scalloped Setting in 14k White Gold

Located in beverly hills, CA

A show-stopping antique 14K white gold diamond cluster ring. The piece features 7 old European cut

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.04ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
1.04ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring

1.04ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring

By Tobi Gem Setting

Located in London, GB

mounted within delicate milgrain edged settings on the shoulders of the modern Edwardian-style platinum

Category

2010s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings

Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings

Located in Bangkok, TH

Diamond 0.68 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.4 cm Ring Size: 53

Category

2010s Thai Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings

Located in Bangkok, TH

Ruby 2.17 carats with Diamond 0.80 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length

Category

2010s Thai Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Marquise Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Marquise Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings

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

Category

2010s Thai Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings

Located in Bangkok, TH

Blue Sapphire 1.81 carats with Diamond 0.73 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.7

Category

2010s Thai Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring

Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds. The diamond total of this ring is 9pts. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings

Located in Bangkok, TH

Blue Sapphire 1.95 carats with Diamond 0.62 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width

Category

2010s Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings

Located in Bangkok, TH

Blue Sapphire 1.80 carats with Diamond 0.42 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width

Category

2010s Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings

Located in Bangkok, TH

Blue Sapphire 5.23 carats with Diamond 1.86 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width

Category

2010s Thai Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Reddish-Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut  Diamond Ring (1901-1914)
Edwardian Reddish-Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut  Diamond Ring (1901-1914)

Edwardian Reddish-Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914)

Located in OVIEDO, AS

designs, often featuring filigree work and elegant settings. Antique Edwardian rings typically showcase

Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.26ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, Circa 1910
Edwardian 2.26ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, Circa 1910

Edwardian 2.26ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, Circa 1910

Located in London, GB

This original antique engagement ring features a beautiful old mine cushion cut diamond weighing

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Silver on 18K Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Silver on 18K Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Silver on 18K Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring

Located in London, GB

This circa 1910s Edwardian diamond and sapphire cocktail ring doesn't just sparkle - it tells a

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Toi Et Moi Crossover Ring in Silver on 18 Carat Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Toi Et Moi Crossover Ring in Silver on 18 Carat Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Toi Et Moi Crossover Ring in Silver on 18 Carat Gold

Located in London, GB

This Edwardian 'toi et moi' ring is one of those pieces you fall in love with the moment you see it

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

3.54ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Edwardian Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1910
3.54ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Edwardian Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1910

3.54ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Edwardian Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

It’s impossible not to fall in love with this breathtaking antique engagement ring - a perfect

Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.27ct Edwardian Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Engagement Ring, c.1915
2.27ct Edwardian Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Engagement Ring, c.1915

2.27ct Edwardian Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Engagement Ring, c.1915

Located in London, GB

This phenomenal Edwardian 18ct white gold and diamond engagement ring is absolutely breathtaking

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.18ct Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
1.18ct Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring

1.18ct Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in London, GB

Crafted with elegance, this fantastic engagement ring features a wonderful 1.18ct semi old cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.95 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 2000s
0.95 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 2000s

0.95 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 2000s

Located in London, GB

Beautiful Edwardian style platinum engagement ring featuring a 0.95ct old European cut diamond

Category

Early 2000s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring

Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring

Located in London, GB

This sumptuous diamond toi et moi ring is perfection. Crafted in 18ct gold, a simplistic and

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Opal & Diamond 14K Rose Gold Crossover Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring, c.1900s
Opal & Diamond 14K Rose Gold Crossover Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring, c.1900s

Opal & Diamond 14K Rose Gold Crossover Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring, c.1900s

Located in London, GB

Get ready to fall in love with the mesmerising beauty of this authentic Edwardian Toi et Moi

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Two Row Old Cut Diamond Ring, Year 1913
Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Two Row Old Cut Diamond Ring, Year 1913

Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Two Row Old Cut Diamond Ring, Year 1913

Located in London, GB

Dating back to the Edwardian era, this stunning English-made 18 carat yellow antique gold ring is a

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.29ct Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Antique 1.29ct Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring

Antique 1.29ct Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in London, GB

This absolutely stunning Edwardian piece is sure to be a fantastic choice for an engagement ring or

Category

Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Pearl and Diamond Toi Et Moi 18 Carat White Gold Engagement Ring
Antique Pearl and Diamond Toi Et Moi 18 Carat White Gold Engagement Ring

Antique Pearl and Diamond Toi Et Moi 18 Carat White Gold Engagement Ring

Located in London, GB

This wonderful antique crossover engagement ring features a 0.72 carat old mine cut diamond mounted

Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

4.01ct Old European Cut Diamond 18ct Gold and Platinum Antique Engagement Ring
4.01ct Old European Cut Diamond 18ct Gold and Platinum Antique Engagement Ring

4.01ct Old European Cut Diamond 18ct Gold and Platinum Antique Engagement Ring

Located in London, GB

This breathtaking antique engagement ring boasts a beautiful old european cut diamond weighing a

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Opal and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Navette Cluster Ring
Opal and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Navette Cluster Ring

Opal and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Navette Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

This charming antique ring exudes sophistication and timeless elegance, featuring a mesmerising 9x7

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl and Diamond Toi et Moi 18ct Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring, c.1910
Pearl and Diamond Toi et Moi 18ct Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring, c.1910

Pearl and Diamond Toi et Moi 18ct Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring, c.1910

Located in London, GB

This incredible Edwardian crossover engagement ring features a 0.67ct old mine cut diamond set in a

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.81ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and 18ct White Gold Toi Et Moi Antique Ring
0.81ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and 18ct White Gold Toi Et Moi Antique Ring

0.81ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and 18ct White Gold Toi Et Moi Antique Ring

Located in London, GB

This beautiful antique diamond toi et moi ring transcends time. Two stunning semi-old cut

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring, 1903
Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring, 1903

Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring, 1903

Located in London, GB

This antique Edwardian carved ring features five old cut diamonds with an approximate total weight

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring, 1911
Antique Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring, 1911

Antique Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring, 1911

Located in London, GB

classic original Edwardian 18 carat yellow gold setting. English hallmarks- 1911. UK finger size 'J1/2'.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Ring

Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Ring

Located in London, GB

An exquisite three-stone engagement ring dating to the Edwardian era, masterfully crafted from warm

Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Natural Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1910
Antique Natural Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1910

Antique Natural Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

This exquisite three stone ring features a cushion shaped old cut natural unheated transparent blue

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Five-Stone Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
Vintage Five-Stone Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring

Vintage Five-Stone Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

This lovely vintage ring features five round brilliant cut diamonds, with an approximate total

Category

Vintage 1970s English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Edwardian Burmese Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Edwardian Burmese Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Ring

Edwardian Burmese Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Ring

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exquisite Edwardian ring setting rosecut diamonds, with a natural Burmese ruby center oval in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Gorgeous Platinum Engagement Ring in Box Setting
Gorgeous Platinum Engagement Ring in Box Setting

Gorgeous Platinum Engagement Ring in Box Setting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

this beautiful Edwardian style ring and is further surrounded by a glittering halo of twenty-four

Category

2010s American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.35 Carat Reclaimed Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in 19k Gold Collet Setting
1.35 Carat Reclaimed Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in 19k Gold Collet Setting

1.35 Carat Reclaimed Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in 19k Gold Collet Setting

Located in Edmonton, AB

1.35 carat reclaimed chunky antique Old Mine Cut diamond in 19K gold setting Shank is 18K gold

Category

2010s Canadian Edwardian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring Circa 1910
Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring Circa 1910

Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring Circa 1910

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

This beautiful Edwardian ring features a scalloped cluster setting set with antique cut diamonds on

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Lattice Diamond Marquise Ring
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Lattice Diamond Marquise Ring

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Lattice Diamond Marquise Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian marquise shaped ring

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian GIA 1.36 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Edwardian GIA 1.36 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring

Edwardian GIA 1.36 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Edwardian GIA 1.36 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring. Featuring one GIA old

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.25 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1915
Antique 1.25 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1915

Antique 1.25 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1915

Located in London, GB

Hand made original Edwardian engagement ring featuring an emerald cut emerald weighing 1.25 carat

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Old Cut Diamond Platinum Flower Cluster Dress Ring, circa 1930s
Old Cut Diamond Platinum Flower Cluster Dress Ring, circa 1930s

Old Cut Diamond Platinum Flower Cluster Dress Ring, circa 1930s

Located in London, GB

This one of a kind antique flower dress ring features a Victorian old cut diamond in the centre

Category

Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Five-Stone Graduated Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1910
Antique Five-Stone Graduated Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1910

Antique Five-Stone Graduated Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

Five stone graduated diamond ring set with old cut diamonds with an approximate weight of 1.60

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Emerald and Diamond Platinum Coronet Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Antique Emerald and Diamond Platinum Coronet Cluster Ring, circa 1920s

Antique Emerald and Diamond Platinum Coronet Cluster Ring, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

This beautiful hand made emerald and diamond coronet cluster ring features an oval shaped emerald

Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 0.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum and 18ct White Gold Ring circa 1900s
Antique 0.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum and 18ct White Gold Ring circa 1900s

Antique 0.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum and 18ct White Gold Ring circa 1900s

Located in London, GB

This beautiful Edwardian engagement ring features a 0.40ct old cut diamond mounted in an eight claw

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

0.63ct Old European Cut 18ct White Gold & Platinum Antique Ring, circa 1910
0.63ct Old European Cut 18ct White Gold & Platinum Antique Ring, circa 1910

0.63ct Old European Cut 18ct White Gold & Platinum Antique Ring, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

This stunning antique diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum and 18 carat white gold is simply

Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Marquise Shape Cluster Ring
Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Marquise Shape Cluster Ring

Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Marquise Shape Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

This wonderful antique marquise shaped 18 carat yellow gold ring features 3 lively red round rubies

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Silver on 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
Antique Old Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Silver on 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring

Antique Old Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Silver on 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

Beautiful antique floral cluster ring featuring seven old mine cut diamonds weighing a total

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Marquise Shape Cluster Ring, c1910
Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Marquise Shape Cluster Ring, c1910

Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Marquise Shape Cluster Ring, c1910

Located in London, GB

An absolutely magnificent antique navette ring, masterfully crafted in buttery 18ct yellow gold and

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Old Cut Diamond Platinum Five-Stone Ring, Circa 1910's
Antique Old Cut Diamond Platinum Five-Stone Ring, Circa 1910's

Antique Old Cut Diamond Platinum Five-Stone Ring, Circa 1910's

Located in London, GB

This wonderful antique platinum ring features 5 old mine cut diamonds weighing a total approximate

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Five-Stone Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Ring, 1906
Antique Five-Stone Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Ring, 1906

Antique Five-Stone Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Ring, 1906

Located in London, GB

in a classic original Edwardian 18 carat yellow gold setting. English Hallmarks - 1906. UK finger

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.84 Carat Antique Three Stone Transitional-Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Ring
1.84 Carat Antique Three Stone Transitional-Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Ring

1.84 Carat Antique Three Stone Transitional-Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

is for display, and the ring comes carefully packed in a beautiful Tobi Gem Setting vintage-style

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds. The diamond total of this ring is 9pts

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Five-Stone Ring
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Five-Stone Ring

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Five-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Set in this stylish ring are five old mine cut diamonds measuring 35pts in total. The diamonds are

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

either side of this stone measure 5pts each. Ring Size: T or 9 1/2 Band Width: 6mm Weight: 2.8g

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

15pts. They are bright and have a lovely sparkle and are set in star settings. Fully hallmarked Chester

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Star Setting Ring
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Star Setting Ring

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Star Setting Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

4pts. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Band Width: 7.5mm Height Off Finger: 2mm Weight: 3.4g

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold five-Stone Star Setting Band
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold five-Stone Star Setting Band

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold five-Stone Star Setting Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

sparkle and are set in star settings. Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5 Band Width: 6mm Weight: 3.8g

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Five Stone Star Setting Band
Edwardian Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Five Stone Star Setting Band

Edwardian Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Five Stone Star Setting Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This gorgeous 9ct gold band holds five diamonds totalling 9pts. They are set in star settings and

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Star Setting Band
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Star Setting Band

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Star Setting Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds totalling 9pts. They are set in star settings and

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

sparkle and are set in star settings. Fully hallmarked Chester 1900. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band Width

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

5pts. They are bright and have a lovely sparkle and are set in star settings. Fully hallmarked

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Antique Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, circa 1910

Antique Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

slightly. Original Edwardian ring, tested silver on platinum. English, Circa 1910. UK finger size 'M'.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Ring, circa 1900
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Ring, circa 1900

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Ring, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

Antique five stone ring featuring 5 graduating old cut diamonds in six claw open back platinum

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 4.11 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1915
Antique 4.11 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1915

Antique 4.11 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1915

Located in London, GB

mounted in an intricate open work crown eight claw setting. The Ring is then set with three grain set old

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s

Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

Antique engagement ring featuring an old mine cut diamond with an approximate weight of 0.65ct in

Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Ring

Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Admire this ornate Edwardian inspired ring setting created in fourteen karat 14k yellow gold that

Category

Early 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring, 1914
Antique Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring, 1914

Antique Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring, 1914

Located in London, GB

between each stone, all mounted in a classic original Edwardian 18 carat yellow gold setting. English

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold & Platinum Five Stone Ring
Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold & Platinum Five Stone Ring

Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold & Platinum Five Stone Ring

Located in London, GB

ring is stamped '18ct' and 'Plat'. Tobi Gem Setting has specialised in antique, designer, pre-loved

Category

Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Edwardian Style Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring
Edwardian Style Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring

Edwardian Style Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Gorgeous Edwardian inspired 18K yellow gold ring setting. Featuring a 1.83 carat Transitional Cut

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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Edwardian Ring Settings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of edwardian ring settings. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Platinum, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 6 vintage versions or 9 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of edwardian ring settings bearing Edwardian or Victorian hallmarks are very popular. A selection of oval cut, old european cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of edwardian ring settings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Edwardian Ring Settings?

Prices for edwardian ring settings start at $743 and top out at $21,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,340.

A Close Look at Edwardian Jewelry

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.

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The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

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Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.