Fine 18K Gold 5.76ctw 3-Row Princess & Baguette Diamond Wide Statement Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 14mm (top of the ring - north to south) - 8.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.5mm rise off the finger Condition: FINE estate statement ring in excellent and ready ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate Diamond Faceted Turquoise Dome 18K Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite mid-century estate ring, depicting a stunning vintage Egyptian turban design.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
9.03 Carat oval Citrine and Sapphire Cocktail Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning solitaire ring featuring a 9.03 Carat oval facet-cut Citrine measuring approx. 20mm x 10mm; each corner enhanced with a Diamond-cut round Sapphire; 4 Sapphires approx. 0.12t...
Sapphire, Citrine, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
10.30 Carat Sky Blue Topaz and Sapphire Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning solitaire Cocktail ring featuring a 10.30 Carat oval facet-cut Sky Blue Topaz measuring approx. 20mm x 10mm; each corner enhanced with a Diamond-cut round blue Sapphire; 4 S...
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Estate Multi Gemstone Statement Ring Sterling Size 7.5
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous ring is comprised of sterling silver. It features a combination of a 6mm medium yellow, round cut citrine, 6 oval 3x5mm blue topaz, 6 marquise cut 3x6mm amethysts, 6 pe...
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
15.55 Carat Amethyst Diamond Gold Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous 15.55 Carat Amethyst ring surrounded by thirty-three round brilliant-cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.264 ct., teardrop facet-cut Amethyst measures approx. 20mm x 15mm; moun...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Estate Rainbow Gemstone Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Flower Statement
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & stylish rainbow semi-precious gemstone cocktail ring, crafted in 14 karat white gold. Garnet, blue topaz, peridot, citrine & amethyst each measure 9mm x 6mm (estimated a...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
23.62 Carat Sky Blue Topaz and Sapphire Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Sky Blue Topaz Statement Ring set with a large oval 23.62ct facet-cut blue topaz and 8 'rivets' set with small blue sapphires; .36ct; in a unique Industrial style Sterlin...
Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
18 Carat Oval Facet-Cut Citrine Sapphire Statement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Citrine Ring set with a large 18 Carat oval facet-cut Citrine and 8 'rivets' set with small orange sapphires, in a unique Industrial style Sterling Silver Rhodium Tarnish...
Citrine, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage Men’s Amethyst Ring 10 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Statement
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage men's cocktail ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 10 karat yellow gold. Rich purple amethyst measures 15mm x 12mm (estimated at 12 carats). The amethys...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Statement Jewelry Estate Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage statement cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Dramatic and bold details abound with a centrally mounted round faceted smo...
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Vintage Fluted Gold Ring Sz 8 Domed Cocktail Fine Estate Statement Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage fluted dome ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). The domed mount features fluted gold in an off-center design, making for a bold and striking cocktai...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fiery 18k White Gold GIA 3.66ct Round Yellow Diamond Pave Swirl Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
We can custom size this ring.) Ring Width: 17.2mm (0.6") (top of the ring - north to south) - 17.4mm (east to west) Ring Height: 10.4mm rise off the finger Condition: Estate statemen...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Gold Statement Ring Circa 1930s Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful classical elegance; designed and hand crafted in 14k White Gold; this Runway Ring hallmarks the characteristics of the famed Art Deco period, the central tablet of black On...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Revivalist Art Deco Diamond Multi Gemstone Engagement Ring Cocktail Statement
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This estate heirloom would make a wonderful cocktail ring and makes a statement that provides huge finger coverage yet sits low to your hand.
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Geometric Diamond Blue Sapphire Gem Halo Platinum Statement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
If you can keep your eyes off the dazzling, fiery 2 Carats of gems long enough, you'll notice one of the most amazingly detailed and seductive cocktail rings ever. An architectural c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Bella Rosa Jewelers Multicolor Rainbow Sapphire Crossover Wide Wedding Band
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Newly designed by Bella Rosa Estate Jewelers, this white gold statement ring features deeply saturated and vivid colors of green, yellow, orange, pink, blue, red and Padparascha.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purpl...
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Starburst Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Details: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Rubies (0.50 Carats), Round Diamonds (0.25 Carats) Total Weight: 7.7 grams Design: Starburst / Floral cluster cocktail setting ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
JGJLRY Estate Lapis Turquoise VS Diamond Statement Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning designer JGJLRY 1960's-70's vintage estate diamond, turquoise and lapis cocktail statement ring is a stunning example of retro mid-century style.
Diamond, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Estate Vintage 10 Carat Opal Sapphire VS Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning 1950s Estate 18k Gold Opal Sapphire and 3.00 carats VS Diamond Cocktail Ring This gorgeous impressive vintage beauty is set with approximately 2.80-3.00 carats of stunning...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Estate Vintage Large Opal 15 Carat VS Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
This stunning ring is comprised of a gorgeous large 13 carat opal set in 14k yellow gold, surrounded by a striking large diamond halo composed of 3.00 carats of G-H VS brilliant cut...
Diamond, Opal, 14k 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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