Edwardian diamond pearl platinum Toi Et Moi engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This romantic Edwardian Toi Et Moi engagement ring beautifully pairs an approximately 0.90 carat old European cut diamond with a luminous pearl measuring approximately 6.93mm, symbol...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 18ct Gold Platinum Edwardian Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 This beautiful 18ct gold and platinum ring boasts a timeless toi et moi style, featuring two stunning c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique diamond and platinum moi et toi ring
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian moi et toi ring of bypass design, set with two prong-set diamonds on a swirling mount accented with graduated diamonds, in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian diamond ruby emerald 14k yellow gold Toi Et Moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Edwardian Toi Et Moi ring is a beautifully romantic jewel from the 1910’s, crafted in warm 14k yellow gold with an elegant two-stone design.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Toi et Moi Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Toi et Moi Old European Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Impressive Platinum and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather impressive double stone ring as been set with two cushion cut diamonds. The handmade platinum mount likely dates to the first quarter of the 20th century, circa 1915, and...
Diamond, Platinum
Toi et Moi ring - Extraordinary antique love ring - Edwardian Old cut diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
This extraordinary ring is crafted in 18 karat solid gold. This stunning 'toi et moi'-ring is set with a lovely old rose cut diamond and a romantic pearl, both placed in a cathedral ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Toi et Moi Diamond Belle Époque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
A Toi et Moi Style, Set with Claw Set- Old Mine Cut Diamonds & Gorgeous ‘Vine’ Like Diamond Shoulders.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Euro Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Euro Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 2.93 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Antique Feather Toi-Et-Moi Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire and and old European cut diamond bezel set toi-et-moi style Sapphire weighs approximately 0.89 carat total - transparent medium blue in color Old Eur...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1910 Edwardian 14k Yellow and Platinum Gold Toi et Moi 2 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely Toi et Moi ring comes from the 1910 Edwardian period and is made with 14k yellow gold and platinum with 2 carats of natural, Euro cut diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1900s Antique Toi et Moi Burma Ruby and Diamond Platinum 18K Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Edwardian 1900s Antique 1/2 Ct Burma Ruby and 1/3 Ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Toi et Moi Style 3.3 gram 18 Karat yellow Gold Platinum topped lady's ring circa 1900s, Edward...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian 3.95ct Colombian Emerald & 3.15ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in London, GB
- Edwardian antique emerald & diamond Toi et Moi ring - 3.95ct cushion-shape Colombian emerald - 3.15ct Old Mine-cut diamond - Antique Edwardian, circa 1901-1914 - 18K yellow g...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Ring 0.80ct Diamond Pearl Sz 6 Moi et Toi Platinum Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian diamond & pearl 'moi et toi' ring crafted in 900 platinum (circa 1910s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
GCS Edwardian Natural Pearl 1.50 Ct Diamond Toi et Moi Ring Circa 1910
Located in Poole, GB
Edwardian GCS certified natural pearl and diamond Toi et Moi ring, set with a 1.50 carat round cut diamond beside a natural saltwater pearl measuring approximately 7.6mm, mounted in ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Platinum 14K Yellow Gold Antique Bypass Toi-Et-Moi Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a yellow gold bypass, toi-et-moi style ring - French for "you and me" Terminating with platinum-topped halos centering old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire Ruby Old Cut Diamond Toi Et Moi Cluster 18k yellow gold ring
Located in London, GB
An original Edwardian Natural Ruby, sapphire and old cut diamond cluster toi et moi ring set into 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Diamond Pearl Ring Moi et Toi 18k Gold Silver Topped Jewelry 9
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian diamond & pearl 'moi et toi' ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1910s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Toi et Moi Cross Over Illusion Set Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 This beautiful 18ct gold and platinum ring boasts a timeless toi et moi style, featuring two stunning illus...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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, and once it's on your finger, you never want to take it off.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond and Pearl Toi et Moi Ring in Platinum and 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian diamond Toi et Moi ring of bypass design set with diamonds and a pearl, in platinum and 18k gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Natural Pearl Toi et Moi Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Natural Pearl Toi et Moi Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 elegant two-tone band measuring approximately 2mm at its widest point and tapering to a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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 six claw open back setting complimented by a natural saltwater pearl measuring 3.8...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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 in a six claw, open back setting. The stone is perfectly accompanied by a beautifu...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Antique Belle Époque Ruby and Diamond Clover "Toi et Moi" Ring — Circa 1900
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Stamped with the French Eagle's head guarantee hallmark, this 11.5 mm wide statement ring is definitely a must-have in your collection The Details Era / Style: Belle Époque / Edwar...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 diamonds, with a combined weight of 0.81 carats, shine wonderfully at the centre of this f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Belle Époque Toi et Moi Pearl Ring - Antique 1900s
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Details: Era: Antique Belle Époque / Edwardian (Circa 1900) Style: Toi et Moi / Twin Stone Ring Metal: 14k Rose Gold (Scallop Shell hallmark) Weight: 3.2 g Size: 54 FR / 7 US / ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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 engagement ring, dating back to the 1900s - a romantic design that symbolises two souls c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Toi et Moi Diamond Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique ring (circa 1900–1910) is set with two sparkling old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.32 carats in total. The stones are mounted in platinum-topped 14k gol...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 0.80 Carat Diamond Crossover 'Toi Et Moi' 18ct Rose Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Edwardian era 18ct Rose gold 'toi et moi' ring featuring two antique Old European cut diamonds intertwined together.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Toi Moi
Located in New York, NY
The Turquoise gems are surrounded by a twisting halo of 21 sparkling antique Rose Cut Diamonds. This design is often referred to as Toi et Moi - you and me - and is a symbol of love ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Ring 14K Gold Platinum 1.28 TDW Old Mine Toi et Moi
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Ring 14K Gold Platinum 1.28 TDW Old Mine Toi et Moi This gorgeous Fancy Yellow Diamond & White Diamond Ring circa the 1910s is a finely crafted solid 14...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Gold Crossover Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely crafted Edwardian Diamond and Pearl 'Toi et Moi' Bypass 14k Gold Ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18k solid gold engagement ring - Edwardian Natural five diamond ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are delighted to introduce you to this extraordinary ring, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and finished with white rhodium, like mostly done with antique rings crafted around this...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k solid gold engagement ring - Natural diamond & pearl - Edwardian
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are delighted to introduce you to this extraordinary ring, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and finished with white rhodium, like mostly done with antique rings crafted around this...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Platinum 0.81ctw Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising two large old mine cut diamonds, twenty-two rose cut diamonds, and two pearls, set in platinum and 14 karat yell...
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.74 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a Toi et Moi style bypass ring terminating with two old mine cut diamonds prong set in platinum Weighing approximately 1.68 carats total - H/I color with VS2 clarity Fla...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Gold Edwardian/Art Deco Two Stone Diamond Ring with Sapphires
Located in Venice, CA
This stunning 18k white gold, diamond, and sapphire ring is from the cusp of the late Edwardian and early Art Deco eras, circa 1915-1920.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1920s Platinum Art Deco 1 Carat Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American Size 5.75
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1920s Platinum Art Deco 1 Carat total Diamond weight Toi et Moi Design Antique Ring Size 5.75 9.2 gram Earth mined Diamonds; 28 pieces estimated of 0.02 Carat each single cut di...
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Platinum Art Deco 1 Carat Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American Size 5.75
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1920s Platinum Art Deco 1 Carat total Diamond weight Toi et Moi Design Antique Ring Size 5.75 9.2 gram Earth mined Diamonds; 28 pieces estimated of 0.02 Carat each single cut diam...
Platinum
Unavailable|$1,650
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Unsurpassed Edwardian Beauty! Fantastic toi et moi example of the Edwardian period hand crafted during 1900 ca.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,295
Edwardian 18k/Platinum "Moi et Toi" Diamond Bypass Ring 1.90ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique and exquisite diamond bypass ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$5,059
Antique Edwardian Diamond Toi Et Moi Twist Ring 0.66ct Of Diamond
Located in Kendal, GB
An elegant antique Edwardian “Toi Et Moi” ring adorned with twin old European cut diamonds in the centre with smaller diamonds chasing down each shoulder (approx. 0.66ct total).
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian, Platinum, Old-Cut Diamond 'Toi et Moi' Engagement Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Diamond ring, early 20th century. This diamond ring is claw-set with two circular-cut diamonds, the shoulders set with charmingly irregular cushion-shaped diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Antique Old European Diamond 14K Gold Toi-Et-Moi Halo Ring Estate 1.84
Located in Brambleton, US
Edwardian Antique Old European Diamond 14K Gold Toi-Et-Moi Halo Ring Estate 1.84cttw This is an exquisite piece of estate jewelry.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18ct White Gold & Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
The stones are set in claw settings in a Toi et Moi style. Such a beautiful antique twist ring in a small ring size, crafted from 18ct White Gold and Platinum, clearly stamped on the...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$5,150
Edwardian Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful sapphire and diamond bypass ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era!
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$8,784
Antique, Edwardian, Platinum, Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
This Edwardian ring brings theem together in a distinctive crossover design known as ‘toi-et-moi’, or ‘you-and-me’, a fittingly romantic setting for such perfect partners.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Unavailable|$63,400
Neil Lane Couture Edwardian, Diamond, Platinum-Topped Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This abundant “toi et moi” arrangement showcases two antique old European-cut diamonds, of 2.77 cts. and 2.83 cts. The platinum-topped yellow gold ring is further accented by 6 old E...
Diamond, Mixed Metal
Unavailable|$12,700
Edwardian French 1.70 VVS Diamond 2.30 Carat Natural Sapphire Twist Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Entwining Love This absolutely Stunning antique Edwardian period engagement ring, is French origin 1905 ca – bearing French hallmarks The beautiful mounting is of exquisite crafting...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,351
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Sapphire and Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Oxford, GB
A moi et toi Victorian diamond crossover ring set with a blue natural sapphire and natural pearl with 4 diamond set either side.
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,900
Edwardian Toi et Moi Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1.25 Carats Toi Et Moi Edwardian Ring Antique diamond ring, circa 1910.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18ct Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in London, GB
Edwardian era 18ct white and yellow gold 'toi et moi' ring featuring two antique old Eureopean cut diamonds intertwined together.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Filigree Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Filigree Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1.70 Carats Diamond Platinum Antique Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bypass ring features the double diamond Toi Et Moi motif - French to mean 'You and Me'. Featuring an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.93 carat - G color with SI2 clarity...
Diamond, White 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.