Rachel Koen Green Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring Platinum 1.80Cttw
Located in New York, NY
A bright vibrant crystalline green Colombian emerald with soft shouldered square emerald-cut, radiates between sparkling white trillion-cut diamonds in this classic estate jewel rend...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring with Baguette Diamonds, Three Stone Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Emerald cut green tourmaline adorned with baguette diamonds Three stone ring Green Tourmaline Size: 8 x6 mm Baguette Diamonds: Two 4.5 x 2 mm Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: GHI D...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40tcw 14K Two-Tone Emerald & Diamond Bee Ring - Vivid Green Eyes 585 Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Prong/Pave/Cluster Setting Material: Yellow & White Gold 14K Setting Weight: 7.5 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Round Cut Weight: 0.06-Carats (Total) Clarity: Trans...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$3,240Sale Price|40% Off
IGI 14K 2.51 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 2.51 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds 3-Stone Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.51 ct set on a 14K white gold 3-Stone desi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI 18K 2.00 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 2.00 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.00 ct set on an 18K white gold Art Deco d...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Natural Green Emerald With Diamonds Cocktail Ring Size 7.5
Located in Dallas, TX
14K Yellow Gold Oval Natural Green Emerald With Diamonds Cocktail Ring Size-7 Emerald 7.98ct Diamonds .44ct Ring Weight: 9.08g This 14K yellow gold cocktail ring features a 7.89-...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k Two-Tone Green Marquise Emerald & Round Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This striking 18K gold ring features a central marquise-cut emerald, exuding a vibrant green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
IGI 18K 2.60 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 2.60 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.60 ct set on an 14K white gold Art Deco d...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$1,301Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Green Tourmaline Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.30 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of Rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...
Ring 18k Yellow Gold with Green Tourmalines Emerald Facetted&Round Cut Diamonds
Located in Heemstede, NL
Features: 18 carat yellow gold Gemstones: 2 tourmalines Color: green Cut: emerald facetted Carat: 0.33 each Gemstone: 2 round cut diamond Carat: ca 0.01 each Weight: ca 2.5 grams Si...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.99 Carat TW Natural Green Emerald & Natural White Diamond Platinum Ring Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Regal, majestic, stunning. Just a few words that could be used to describe this Platinum ring will look exceptional forever. Emerald cut emerald and VS clarity diamonds. Center stone...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$6,000Sale Price|40% Off
IGI 18K 2.07 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 2.07 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.07 ct set on a 18K yellow gold Art Deco desi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$9,000Sale Price|40% Off
IGI 14K 10.62 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 10.62 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 10.62 ct set on an 14K white gold Art Deco...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2.97 Carats Exotic Green Color Emerald 18K Band Ring Stunner With Diamonds
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
This mesmerizing 2.97-carat natural emerald band ring pulses with an exotic, electrifying green — that rare, almost otherworldly saturation that stops conversations and steals glances.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Rachel Koen Green Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Gold Size 4.5
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious green oval treated emerald and diamond engagement ring crafted in 18K white gold with 18k yellow gold prongs.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA 14K 2.54 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 14K 2.54 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* GIA-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.54 ct set on a 14K yellow gold Art Deco desi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified Mint Green Emerald Ring Diamond Halo 3.27 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the IGI Laboratory Report #34J9517022 All Gemstones are Natural Emerald = 2.63 Carats (Color: Mint Green, Cut: Round, Oil: Minor) Diamonds = 0.64 Carats Metal: 18K Whit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.87tcw 14K Multi-Gemstone Vivid Green Emerald, Diamond, & Sapphire Icon Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This exquisite ring features a stunning round-cut Colombian emerald as its centerpiece, displaying a vivid and remarkable green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, ...
IGI 18K 3.22 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 3.22 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 3.22 ct set on an 18K white gold Art Deco d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Inspired Green Emerald with Diamond Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Simply beautiful and finely detailed cocktail ring center securely set with an oval emerald accented by French cut emerald and diamond. The perfect accessory for the modern woman! Re...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Green Emerald Oval Shape Diamond Channel Set 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
The vibrant green hue of the emerald is beautifully complemented by the sparkling diamonds adorning the shoulders.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and one of a kind natural luscious green emerald and diamond ring is wonderfully handcrafted in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
IGI Certified Mint Green Emerald Ring Diamond Halo 3.27 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the IGI Laboratory Report #34J9517022 All Gemstones are Natural Emerald = 2.63 Carats (Color: Mint Green, Cut: Round, Oil: Minor) Diamonds = 0.64 Carats Metal: 18K Whit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Timeless 0.50ct Oval Green Emerald and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This elegant 18K yellow gold ring features a 0.45-carat oval emerald, exuding a rich green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Rolex Shoulders Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8.75 Total Weight: 7.1 Grams Diamond Count: 12 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: 0.12 Diamond Color: H-J Diamond Clar...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold 9.23ct Cushion Green Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a gorgeous, rich green 9.23ct genuine Colombian emerald surrounded by a glittering diamond halo.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
14.49 Carat Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline and 2.07 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful shades of green cascade down this emerald cut stone. Natural and eye clean, this bi color tourmaline is accented with 2.07 cts of natural G VS diamond towers set in 18k whi...
Emerald, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Estate 1.70ct Natural Green Emerald & Diamond Triple Band Gold Ring by Heizberg
Located in New York, NY
All diamonds are well matched and super shiny. The center of attention is a Gorgeous Natural Bright Full of Life Rich Medium-Dark, most likely Colombian origin, Green Emerald 0.50ct....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,100Sale Price|30% Off
GIA 18K 12.00 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 12.00 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* GIA-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 12.00 ct set on a 18K white gold Art Deco des...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.46 Carat Green Emerald Oval Shape & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Each piece is final; once sold, it will not be restocked. The 4.46 Carat Green Emerald Oval Shape & Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that features a vibr...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Emerald Sugarloaf, Green Enamel & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Green Enamel Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Oval Cabochon Green Emerald & Diamond Pave Set Dome 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This emerald and diamond ring is a bold and scintillating statement.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.56 Carat Oval Green Emerald & Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold Elegant & Luxurious
Located in Chicago, IL
This fashion ring features a central oval emerald of impressive size, surrounded by 51 small round green diamonds that provide sparkle and elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Green Emerald & Diamond Halo Set Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Expertly hand fabricated in yellow gold in classic Art Deco style, a lively green marquise shaped emerald, weighing approx. 0.5 carat, is dramatically accentuated within a navette fr...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 4.43ct Certified Green Oval Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Emeralds are known for their rich green color and are a popular choice for statement rings.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring with Baguette Diamonds, Three Stone Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Emerald cut green tourmaline adorned with baguette diamonds Three stone ring Green Tourmaline Size: 8 x6 mm Baguette Diamonds: Two 4.5 x 2 mm Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: GHI D...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 14.11 Carat Natural Green Emerald Minor Oil Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and majestic creation by Antinori di Sanpietro, this spectacular ring showcases a 14.11 carat cushion-cut Zambian emerald, certified by GRS and classified as Minor Oil — a hig...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$10,384Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum 3.04ctw GIA Round Brilliant Green Emerald Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent vintage emerald and diamond ring that is crafted in solid platinum.
Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Style Green Emerald Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum Oval & Baguette Cut
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Crafted in platinum, this luxurious Art Deco style dress ring features an oval shaped rich green natural emerald, claw set to a halo of twenty-two brilliant cut diamonds, and two mor...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Colombian Emerald 1.69ct Natural Green Emerald Gold Engagement Ring 18K GIA
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $15,000 Item Stock Number - GE9837463984601 Certificate Number - GIA 5231420828 Shape - Pear Carat Weight - 1.69ct Measurements - 10.45 x 7.47 x 4...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.28 Carat Weight Green Emerald & Baguette Diamond Fashion Ring in 18k White Gol
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning 2.28 carat weight green emerald fashion ring is a truly breathtaking piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.86 Carat Emerald and Green and White Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Emerald Gemstone: 0.48 Carats 40 White Round Diamonds: 0.29 Carats 12 Green Diamonds: 0.09 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 3.57 Grams
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry 12.92 Carat Vivid Green Oval Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Custom cut Kite shape White diamonds set beside the emerald totaling .84ct E-F color vs clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Colombian Emerald 1.69ct Natural Green Emerald Gold Engagement Ring 18K GIA
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $15,000 Item Stock Number - GE9837463984601 Certificate Number - GIA 5231420828 Shape - Pear Carat Weight - 1.69ct Measurements - 10.45 x 7.47 x 4...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Old cut diamonds and green emerald antique engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
Old cut diamonds and green emerald antique engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 6.24 Carat Vivid Green Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 6.24 Carat Vivid Green Emerald and Diamond Solitaire Cocktail Ring This glorious trinity vivid green emerald and diamond ring is impeccable.
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2.89 Carat Pear Vivid Green Emerald & Diamond Halo 18K Gold Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 2.89 carat pear cut vivid green emerald halo engagement ring in 18K two-tone white and yellow gold, featuring a yellow gold prong basket and open gallery with a white gold pa...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.1 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Sapphire Art Deco 18K Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Russian Emerald Diamond Sapphire 3.42 Carat GIA Estate Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This piece is not just jewelry; it is an heirloom in the making, promising to adorn and captivate through generations. Green Emerald is May's Birthstone. • Metal: 10K White Gold w...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This piece is not just jewelry; it is an heirloom in the making, promising to adorn and captivate through generations. Green Emerald is May's Birthstone. • Metal: 10K White Gold w...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This piece is not just jewelry; it is an heirloom in the making, promising to adorn and captivate through generations. Green Emerald is May's Birthstone. • Metal: 10K White Gold w...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This piece is not just jewelry; it is an heirloom in the making, promising to adorn and captivate through generations. Green Emerald is May's Birthstone. • Metal: 10K White Gold w...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This piece is not just jewelry; it is an heirloom in the making, promising to adorn and captivate through generations. Green Emerald is May's Birthstone. • Metal: 10K White Gold w...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This piece is not just jewelry; it is an heirloom in the making, promising to adorn and captivate through generations. Green Emerald is May's Birthstone. • Metal: 10K White Gold w...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Green Emerald and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This piece is not just jewelry; it is an heirloom in the making, promising to adorn and captivate through generations. Green Emerald is May's Birthstone. • Metal: 10K White Gold w...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Orange Red Coral Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Simply beautiful and finely detailed cocktail ring center securely set with a 3.75 carat oval cabochon coral accented by French cut emerald and diamond. The perfect accessory for the...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Green Emerald Leaf Leaves Wreath Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
The central emerald is a vibrant green, surrounded by a halo of sparkling diamonds that enhance its brilliance.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Shape Green Emerald & Diamond Vintage Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Stunning lively green emerald and diamond Art Deco style engagement ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Green Emerald Diamond Pave Set 14K Yellow Gold Classic Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A luxurious Emerald and Diamond Ring, featuring a captivating emerald set in a gold band, adorned with sparkling diamonds. 14K Yellow Gold. 0.52 CTW Diamonds. 1.14 Cts Emerald
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified Mint Green Emerald Ring Diamond Halo 3.27 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the IGI Laboratory Report #34J9517022 All Gemstones are Natural Emerald = 2.63 Carats (Color: Mint Green, Cut: Round, Oil: Minor) Diamonds = 0.64 Carats Metal: 18K Whit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
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