Emerald Diamond Rectangle Door Shape Scrollwork Edwardian Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Edwardian Total weight: 3.00 g.
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central emerald is so bright and beautiful and measures approx 65pts. Sat either side it are two bright shimmering diamonds each measuring approx 35pts each. The ring is modelled...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Oval Emerald & Diamond Marquise Shape Edwardian Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Add an elegant touch to your look with this oval emerald and diamond ring. This beautiful ring features an oval cut emerald accented in a halo of round diamond. 14K White Gold. Ring...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Knife Edge 1.90 Carat Ruby Fishtail Mounting Anniversary Five Stone Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Beautiful yellow gold 1.90 Carats Natural Burmese Ruby Fishtail Mounting Anniversary Antique Style Ring - Size 6 3/4. This yellow gold 14K anniversary band is stunning! The ring ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian style 1.05 carat emerald diamond 18k yellow gold silver cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Edwardian style emerald and diamond cluster ring captures the romance and delicacy of early twentieth-century design through refined modern craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian 1900s 1.50 Carat Emerald and 1.20 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with platinum and 18k yellow gold with a Square cut Emerald weighing approximately 1.50 carats and accenting Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximatel...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 35 Diamond Emerald Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Edwardian Bow Motif
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Ring set with 35 Old Mine Cut Diamonds and four Emeralds in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Diamond Edwardian Style Target Engagement Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Embrace the beauty of timeless sophistication with this exquisite Edwardian-style engagement ring. A striking emerald, symbolizing prosperity and deep affection, sits at the heart of...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Emerald Diamond Ring.
Located in Firenze, FI
Antique Edwardian 18k / Square cut Emerald and Natural White Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Edwardian Style Wide Band Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Make a bold statement with this stunning wide Edwardian Style Wide Band Ring. where vintage charm meets modern elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring 18k Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A classic trilogy engagement ring stars a natural deep, rich red ruby weighing 1.04 carat flanked by a matched pair of brilliant-cut diamonds G-H/VS2-SI1 weighing over 0.72 carats. T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
Antique Diamond and Green Emerald Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This antique Edwardian-era openwork navette-shaped band highlights a vibrant emerald-shaped green emerald center stone measuring 5 mm X 4 mm, flanked by two single cut diamonds and s...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Pearl Rectangular Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold and platinum Edwardian cluster ring. Featuring a stunnin...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Silver925 Natural Emerald White Topaz Vintage Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Emerald, Topaz, Silver
Antique Edwardian J.E. Caldwell Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian J.E. Caldwell Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$112Sale Price|30% Off
Silver925 Emerald Cubic Zirconia Vintage Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Emerald, Silver
Antique Edwardian 1910s 1.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.30 carats, G-H color, SI1 clarity. The ring features smaller accenting Diamonds and Emeralds on t...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Platinum Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Lucerne, CH
This antique stunner is made in platinum 950 and set with following stones: 1 emerald cut emerald of beautiful green colour approx. 1.40 ct, Colombian origin 2 old mine cut diamonds...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian Reddish-Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914) Hand fabricated in platinum and 18 Karat yellow Gold, glisten and glows with a bright fuchsia Reddish-Pink Emerald cu...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
No Oil Emerald Cut 18K Gold Diamonds Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A timeless design that will never get bored and always be stylish through a years. The ring with an Emerald in the center and two rows of Diamonds. The Emerald is from Ural Mountain...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Shank; White Gold Head Era: Edwardian 1900 - 1920 Head Width: 8.3mm Head Height: 4.2mm Weight: 3.6 Grams F...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Blue Topaz Edwardian Style Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicately inspired by the elegance of the Edwardian era, this vintage-style cocktail ring features a radiant emerald-cut blue topaz framed by ornate filigree detailing in warm yello...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 This stunning Edwardian-era ring features an exquisite emerald-cut amethyst set in a platinum open work setting.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Emerald And Diamond Ring. Cushion Emerald Three Stone 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Age: Edwardian, Vintage Year: 1910 Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.70ct Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Cut: Old Europe...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite three-stone ring presents a vibrant trio of round gemstones: a fiery ruby totaling 1.87 carats, an Old European cut diamond totaling 1.61 carats and a rich emerald tot...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Natural real diamonds sterling silver emerald tourmaline cocktail ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver ring consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- oxidized silver look Diamond- Natural rose cut diamonds Diamond origi...
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
$675Sale Price|25% Off
9K White Gold Solid London Blue Topaz Edwardian Style Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Showcasing refined antique-inspired craftsmanship, this Edwardian style engagement ring features a striking emerald-cut London blue topaz with deep oceanic brilliance.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold, Platinum, Emerald, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage white gold, platinum, emerald, and diamond cocktail ring. In 18 karat white gold. With a central square emerald cut 0.62± Ct emerald in a gold bezel setting surround...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Colombian emerald and diamond marquise cluster ring, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond marquise cluster ring. Set to centre with one rectangular step cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back rubover setting with an appr...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
$712Sale Price|25% Off
9K Gold Natural Emerald Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
The beauty of classic design with a refined touch. Stunning square shape emeralds take center stage, glowing with vibrant green brilliance that symbolizes renewal and elegance. The ...
Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$675Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A luminous oval emerald rests at the center of this creative vintage-style ring, glowing with rich green life. Four matching emeralds extend outward in all directions, prong-set to f...
Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Cluster Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold cluster ring bezel set oval cabochon cut emerald (1.54 carat, Colombian minor) with ten old cut diamonds surround (circa 1.5 carat), American, circa 1910. we...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Colombian Emerald and diamond target ring, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Colombian Emerald and diamond target ring. Set with an round old cut natural Colombian Emerald with minor clarity enhancement, in an open back rubover setting with an approximate wei...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.35ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful trilogy ring features a central sapphire flanked by a pair of sparkling old cut diamonds. The intense blue sapphire is a natural stone, emerald cut and weighing 1.35 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$528Sale Price|20% Off
Natural real uncut diamonds sterling silver emerald statement ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver ring consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- Yellow gold plating Diamond- Natural uncut diamonds and rose cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Natural pearl, emerald and diamond ring, circa 1915.
Located in London, GB
Natural pearl, emerald and diamond ring. Set centrally with a round natural saltwater pearl in a closed back half drilled setting, approximately 5.5 x 5.6 x 4.5mm in size, further de...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
$525Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Emerald Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A sophisticated look with this Natural Emerald Vintage Style Ring, designed with a unique sense of movement and elegance. Featuring vivid emerald stones arranged in a diagonal line, ...
Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural diamonds sterling silver emerald ruby yellow, blue sapphire ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver ring consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Diamond- Natural diamonds Diamond origin- Natural earth mined Gemstone- Emerald, ruby...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
$600Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Emerald Vintage Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style ring showcases vivid emeralds set in elegant prongs — allowing its natural green brilliance to shine from every angle. The classic setting highlights the stone’s r...
Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Emerald in Double Halo Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This is a beautiful ring featuring an oval-shaped emerald center stone showcasing a deep green hue. It is surrounded by a double halo of diamonds set in white gold. The second halo h...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$2,362Sale Price|20% Off
Cocktail Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring In Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Carved Emerald, Ruby with pave diamonds around this knuckle ring is a very attractive and beautiful looking. Ring size: 7 ( Can be sized for a cost ) 18k:0.49gms Diamond: 2.21cts S...
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Edwardian Sapphire and Damond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic three stone ring holds an emerald cut sapphire measuring 15pts at the centre and ether side there is a shimmering round cut diamonds measuring 15pts each. Modelled in 18...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$712Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Round Emerald Vintage Style Carving Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Experience classic elegance with this Round Emerald Vintage-Style Ring. A radiant round emerald takes center stage, surrounded by beautifully crafted floral designs on the shoulders ...
Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural real diamonds sterling silver emerald cut green onyx ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond sterling silver ring consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- Yellow gold plating Diamond- Natural rose cut diamonds Diamond origi...
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Cabochon Emerald Diamond Halo 2 Tone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This would make an awesome right hand cocktail or statement ring as well. Condition: New Era: Edwardian Revival Year: 2019 Metal: 18K White & Yellow Gold Gemstone: Natural ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,012Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Victorian Style Floral Halo Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Romantic and richly detailed, this Victorian inspired floral ring showcases a vivid oval emerald encircled by delicate emerald accents within an elegant oxidized effect setting. The ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s Emerald and Old Mine Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Emerald Details: Natural Emeralds, Antique Cushion Cut, Green Color.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Emerald Vintage Style Carving Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant look with this Natural Emerald Vintage Carving Style Ring, designed to highlight beauty and intricate detail. Featuring a striking emerald at the center, the gemstone stan...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic three stone ring holds an square cut sapphire measuring 35pts at the centre and either side there is a shimmering round cut diamond measuring 5pts each. Modelled in 18ct...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Sugarloaf Colombian Green Emerald & Diamond Cocktail 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Discover our extraordinary one-of-a-kind Cabochon Colombian Emerald ring of all time! A magnificent sugarloaf shape Colombian emerald is the colorful centerpiece of this gorgeous ant...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$675Sale Price|25% Off
Emerald Vintage Style Carved Engagement Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style emerald ring showcases a stunning natural emerald, radiating its rich green hue at the center. The emerald is set in a beautifully crafted band with intricate deta...
Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$900Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
An ode to elegance, this vintage-style filigree ring showcases three vertically set emeralds, their lush green tones drawing the eye like a forest in bloom. Flanked by delicate trian...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
$487Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Emerald and White Sapphire Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A celebration of timeless elegance, this vintage-inspired ring features a vivid oval emerald set in classic prongs — glowing with natural, lush green brilliance. Flanked by shimmerin...
Sapphire, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Snake Ring of Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique 18K Gold Double Serpent Ring with Ruby, Emerald & Diamond – Circa 1900 This striking antique ring, crafted around 1900, features a dramatic double-serpent design, coilin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Pearl Victorian Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Capturing the romantic elegance of the Victorian era, this vintage-inspired three stone ring features vivid green emeralds framed by luminous pearl accents across a graceful yellow g...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$900Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Emerald and Pearl Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A refined look with this Natural Emerald and Pearl Vintage Style Ring, designed with elegant structure and timeless charm. Featuring round-cut emeralds arranged in a vertical cross p...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,100Sale Price|25% Off
14K Gold Natural Diamond and Emerald Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brilliant round diamond sits at the center, radiating timeless sparkle and sophistication. French-cut emeralds accent the top and bottom of the setting, adding a striking pop of ri...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
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.
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.
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.