L'Élise Turquoise and Mother Of Pearl Ring in Yellow Gold
By New York Jewelers Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your style with the L'Élise ring, a masterpiece of refined elegance. This exquisite piece features a stunning oval shaped bouquet of Sleeping Beauty mined heavenly blue Turqu...
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,943Sale Price|45% Off
Pomellato Harem Rhodolite Garnet and 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Tampa, FL
Pomellato Harem Rhodolite Garnet and 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring Stones: Rhodolite Garnet - 28 Stones Shape - Round Rose Cut Color - Purplish Red Ring: Metal - 18 Karat Rose Gold We...
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Deco 4.50ct Burma Pink Star Sapphire GIA & Old European Cut Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Tampa, FL
The sapphire is flanked by 6 Old European Cut diamonds ~ 0.78 carats. The ring is accompanied by our fine wood and leather signature Edward Elise ring box.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
6.78 Carat Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Bezel Set Yellow Gold Ring
By Edward Elise
Located in Tampa, FL
6.78 Carat Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Bezel Set Yellow Gold Ring Center Stone : Green Tourmaline - 6.78 Carats Ring : Top Measurements - 16 x 9.75mm Band Width - 2.15mm 14 Ka...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edward Elise 7.90 Carat Red Spinel GIA and Diamond Halo Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
Edward Elise 7.90 Carat Red Spinel GIA and Diamond Halo Platinum Cocktail Ring Indulge in the opulence of this Edward Elise 7.90 Carat Red Spinel Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
$15,894Sale Price|40% Off
H. Stern Bezel Set Cognac Brown 1.55 Carat Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Tampa, FL
The ring includes an Edward Elise fine wood and leather ring box.
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Pear Shape GIA 3 Stone Ring in Platinum and Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
The GIA report can be found in the images on this listing. The ring comes in a new Edward Elise wood and leather jewelry box.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Old European Miner Cut Diamond Band in Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
The finger size of the band is a US 8.25 and can be easily sized up or down to accommodate most finger sizes. The ring comes accompanied by a signature Edward Elise wood and leathe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edward Elise Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum & 18 Karat
By Edward Elise
Located in Tampa, FL
The emerald is accompanied by a GIA report stating its origin of Zambia. The ring comes in an original Edward Elise wood and leather ring box.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Elise Dray Diamond Gold Mechanical Dragon Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
White diamond total weight is approximately 0.70 carat, black diamond total weight is approximately 0.15 carat. Ring size is 5.5-6. The ring is stamped with Elise Dray maker's mark...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic Three Stone Ring with 1.71ct Emerald Cut Diamond Set in Platinum
By Edward Elise
Located in Tampa, FL
Elegant platinum three stone engagement ring featuring a 1.71 ct GIA-certified J VVS2 emerald-cut diamond flanked by 2 Cadillac-cut side stones. This fine Emerald Cut Diamond Three ...
Diamond, Platinum
5.50 Carat GIA Natural Diamond Pear Shape Engagement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Edward Elise
Located in Tampa, FL
5.50 Carat GIA Natural Diamond Pear Shape Engagement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold A perfectly done classic 3 stone diamond engagement ring set with a 4.50 carat H color SI1 clarity p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.68 Carat GIA Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
Accompanied by a new Edward Elise leather and wood ring box.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Circa 1960s Solid Australian Opal & Sapphire Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The Elise Ring Gem Details The two pastel lavender sapphires total 1.16 carats.
Opal, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emeralds Maravellous Solitaire Natural Colombian Emerald 18K Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This is a stunning emerald bezel set solitaire engagement ring, the center stone is a natural Colombian emerald emerald cut weighing 2.32 carats. Lively medium green, VS clarity. Th...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 1.55 Carats 18K White Gold 14-15 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold drop earrings featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 14-15 mm flanked with numerous diamonds weighing 1.55 carats. Comes in Rose Gold
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.85 Carat Natural Impressive London Blue Topaz and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.85 Carats Natural Impressive London Blue Topaz and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural London Blue Topaz Weight: 9.50 Carats (VVS) London Blue Topaz Measures: 14 x 10mm N...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 6.51ct Vivid Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring features a striking 6.51ct vivid green tourmaline set in luxurious 18k yellow gold, framed with 0.44tcw of sparkling diamonds. The saturated color of the tourmaline...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Orloff of Denmark, 2.52 Carat, Deep Purplish Pink Spinel Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Orloff of Denmark's own; 'Amaranth Treasure' This wonderful three-stone ring features a 2.52 carat purplish pink spinel along with two VVS2, F-Colored trapezoid diamonds on each side...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Large Impressive Citrine Cabochon Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Ring, the top measures 1 inch in Diameter and is set with a Large Impressive Cabochon Domed Citrine of Approximately ...
Citrine, 18k Gold
$17,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Australian Opal Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Amazing 18 Karat white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our craftsmen and assembled with Australian opal and diamonds. Diamonds weight 0.80 karat Opal weight 6.96 karat Ring total we...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Size 8.25 #18526
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring Size 8.25 This stunning ring features one baguette cut green tourmaline gemstone (10.6 mm x 5.1 mm), two baguette cut diamonds...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.70 Carats Emerald Cut Chrome Tourmaline and Trapezoid Diamond 3 Stone Ring
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
What a rich and classic looking ring! Sure to get compliments every time you wear it. Ring Details: Emerald Cut Chrome Tourmaline (11.7 x 11.3 mm) weighing 6.75 Carats Very S...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 5.14 Carat Natural Untreated Unheated Red Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A STUNNING red ruby diamond ring! GRS Certified 5.14 Carat Natural Untreated Unheated Red Ruby Diamond Ring 1 carats of white side diamonds. Custom platinum and 18k yellow gold mo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,520Sale Price / item|38% Off
3ct Blue Ceylon Sapphire Cushion Cut Forget Me Knot Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
3ct Elongated Cushion Cut Ceylon Sapphire. Set in 18ct yellow gold Forget Me Knot Ring. Please note unheated is for the full price listing, if you would like a more cost effective ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique late Baroque (Rococo), Diamond, Blue Enamel Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique late Baroque Diamond and Blue Enamel Eight pointed Star Ring (Rococo/ Georgian period) A small portion of History, more 250 years old!!! (Iberian, Catalan not hallmarked). ...
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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