Antique Platinum French Stamped, Edwardian Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Diamond Ring Platinum French Stamped Circa 1910 This stunning platinum ring from the Edwardian era features a captivating cultured pearl at its centre, elegantly ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
French Edwardian Untreated Ruby Diamond 18 KT/Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This breathtaking Edwardian ring is 1900/09 circa Elegantly designed as a flat crown panel, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with Platinum top French origin, hallmarked Set on one si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian French Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian French Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold French Stamped, Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl Halo Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1910 Discover the elegance of our exquisite 18ct yellow gold Edwardian ring, a stunning piece that embodies the charm of it...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped, Edwardian Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Cabochon Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct gold ring from the Edwardian era, showcasing a stunning centre cabochon natu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique French Stamped Platinum, Edwardian era Cabochon Coral & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Coral Ring Platinum French Stamped Circa 1910 Step into elegance with this exquisite Edwardian-era ring, showcasing a stunning round cabochon natural coral at its centre.
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
$878Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian French 18k Gold & Platinum 0.25ctw Diamond Dainty Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 8mm (0.31")(top of the ring, north to south) - 1.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 3.5mm rise off the finger Stamp: French Hallmark Condition: Antique, Edwardian.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald & Diamond Ring Circa 1910s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This beautiful cluster ring from the Edwardian era is crafted in two tone gold.
Diamond, Emerald
Edwardian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, French, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Colombian emerald and diamond coronet cluster ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18ct Gold French Hallmarked, Edwardian Ruby & Pearl Ring with Feather shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Rose Gold French Hallmarked Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct rose gold ring from the Edwardian era, a true testament to the artistry of that...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$15,984Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian French Plat 18k Gold 1.7ct GIA European Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking, all original, antique diamond engagement ring was crafted in France from solid 18k white gold and platinum during the Edwardian period.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,744Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian French 18k Gold w/ Platinum GIA 3.40ct Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Royal Blue Color - Heated - Sri Lanka - 2.0ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complet...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 2.25 carat antique French cut diamond platinum eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant, timeless, and full of period charm, the band captures the delicate sophistication and craftsmanship that make Edwardian jewelry so treasured. The ring features 28 antique Fr...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Edwardian Platinum Dome Ring. 1.70 TCW Diamond Geometric Engagement Ring I SI2
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 8 US, Resizable Color: I Color Overall Clarity: SI2 Overall Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Old European Cut, Old Mine Cut Style: Edwardian This exquisite ant...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,598Sale Price|20% Off
French Antique Edwardian 18k Gold & Platinum Turquoise Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Robin's Egg Blue Color - 12.15 x 8.24mm (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cut - Fishtail Pav...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
FRENCH Edwardian 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with Pearl and Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1910's Style: Edwardian Metal: 18Kt Gold & Platinum Natural Stone: Diamond Ring size: 10 (sizable).
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian synthetic sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold checkerboard ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicate jewel from the Edwardian era, this charming checkerboard ring showcases three square French cut synthetic sapphires arranged in a refined geometric formation.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Dome Ring. 1.70 TCW Diamond Geometric Engagement Ring I SI2
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 8 US, Resizable Color: I Color Overall Clarity: SI2 Overall Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Old European Cut, Old Mine Cut Style: Edwardian This exquisite ant...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring. Ca. 1910´s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring. Ca. 1910´s The images features an exquisite ring that showcases intricate craftsmanship and a beautiful design. The central stone appears to b...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Style Ruby Solitaire Ring in Handmade Diamond-Set Platinum Mount
By Sebastien Barier
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian style ring set with an oval ruby in a handmade pavé diamond mounting in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Marquise Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwadian Marquise Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Stamped Circa 1910 This exquisite ring features a striking marquise-cut pink tourmaline at its centre, beautifully framed b...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Style Cushion Cut 1.20 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ring, 1.20 Carats
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian style solitaire diamond ring, set with an estimated 1.20ct old cushion-cut diamond, in our opinion the colour is H and our opinion of the clarity is SI2, in a millegrain...
Diamond, Platinum
Belle Epoque/Early Edwardian Diamond Ring 1900-1915
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Diamond Cluster Ring Belle Époque / Early Edwardian, circa 1900–1915 An elegant antique diamond cluster ring centered with an old European-cut diamond, framed within a delic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
An 18k Gold French Signet Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold signet ring with a beautiful floral engraved shank, France, with French assay mark and master mark. weight: 7.6 g ring size: 21.25 mm / 11 3/4 US / 67
18k Gold
Edwardian 2.40 Carat AGL Burma Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian era French import 2.40 Carat Oval Cabochon Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, composed of 18k rose gold & platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Edwardian amethyst cluster ring in platinum and 18 karats gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Edwardian amethyst cluster ring in platinum and 18 karats gold.
Amethyst, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco sapphire platinum ring in 18k gold and platinum, Edwardian target ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco sapphire platinum ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum. Antique ring with four-lobed bezel, set with a 0.08-carat old-cut diamond in the center. The top is decorated wit...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
An 18k Gold French Signet Ring with Laurels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold signet ring with three laurels on each side, France with French makers mark and French export marks weight: 4.6 g ring size: 20.25 mm / 10 1/2 US
Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian navette pearls ring in 18k gold, Belle Epoque pearl diamond ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Edwardian navette pearls ring in 18 karat gold. Belle Époque ring adorned with three pearls within a halo of 26 rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 1900s GIA H-VS2 3.38ctw OLD Euro Cut Diamond Cluster Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
This French-made cluster ring screams Edwardian, circa 1900, and showcases an Old European cut diamond with large cut facets that cause it to flash with slow and stunning sparks of ...
Diamond, Platinum
French Antique Diamond Band Sz 4.75 Platinum Wedding Ring Eternity Table Cuts
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant antique French diamond eternity ring (circa 1900s to 1910s). Antique table cut square diamonds total an estimated 0.87 carats (estimated at H-I color VS2-SI2 clarity). The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$9,850Sale Price|25% Off
1.05 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Platinum Ring
By Sebastien Barier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom Made Sebastien Barier Platinum Ring Designed in France. The GIA graded F color SI1 clarity 1.05ct round brilliant cut center stone, with excellent symmetry, is bead set in a 1...
Diamond, Platinum
$8,330Sale Price|30% Off
1.02 Carat GIA Certified Diamond Platinum Ring
By Sebastien Barier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sebastien Barier Custom Platinum ring featuring a 1.02ct (I Color, SI2 Clarity) Round Cut Diamond, accented by 30 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds for an additional 0.55cts. The ring is ...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,950Sale Price|25% Off
14K White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Vintage Style Duo Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant vintage-inspired filigree ring featuring two softly glowing natural aquamarine center stones, arranged in a clean, geometric setting. The pale blue gemstones are accented ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold and Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extra ordinary 18 carat yellow gold custer ring, set with a beautiful, oval-cabochon cut sapphire (16 carats) held by eight spall gold claws. Surrounded by an entourage of rose-cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,725Sale Price|25% Off
14K Gold Amethyst Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Hourglass Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegantly distinctive, this Amethyst Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Hourglass Filigree Ring combines vibrant color with intricate craftsmanship. A rich purple amethyst and lively ...
Diamond, Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bague des années 30 en platine et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague ancienne en platine des années 30. De forme octogonale, elle est centrée d'un diamant taille ancienne d'env. 0,25 carat (estimé J - VVS1) dans un entourage de diamants taille a...
Diamond, Platinum
Bague de fiançailles ancienne en platine, diamants et saphirs
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague de fiançailles ancienne en platine du début du 20ème siècle. De forme festonnée, elle est centrée d'un diamant taille ancienne d'env. 0,5 carat (estimé I - VS) entouré d'une li...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$10,790
Edwardian Platinum French Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning diamond and sapphire ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! This beautiful ring is crafted in platinum and features two, central old mine cut diamonds running vertically d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$18,708
Edwardian French 18k & Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A truly gorgeous ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, this ring features a central no heat 2.35ct emerald cut sapphire. The sapphire is hel...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$10,853
Bespoke Edwardian 1910 French Cut Sapphire & Diamond Ring - Size 5
Located in London, GB
Bespoke Edwardian 1910 French Cut Sapphire & Diamond Ring The ring has been appraised by Grays Jewellers French cut Sapphire & Diamond Ring Edwardian - dated 1910 Set in yellow & ...
Diamond, Sapphire
Unavailable|$8,390
Edwardian French 18k/Platinum Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
The remainder of the band is smooth and simple, and the outside of the band features an eagle-motif hallmark, which indicates that the piece was crafted in France. A striking ring, t...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$5,600
Antique French Edwardian Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
With an undulating line of Calibre Rubies at top and bottom and a further circle of Rubies around the central Diamond and Pave set with Rose Diamonds, with a further 3 on each should...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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|$13,602
Antique Edwardian 3.00 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond French Engagement Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A stunning all Platinum French Edwardian 3ct Sapphire & 1.50ct Old Cut Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$6,160
Edwardian Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique French Edwardian diamond & sapphire platinum ring, circa 1910.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
French Edwardian Rare 1.80 Carat Natural Siam Ruby Duo Natural Pearl Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Rarity Corner Magnificent, very unique, Edwardian period panel ring – 1905 ca Boasting glorious workmanship of the time and tasteful panel design set with rarest gems on earth –...
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$7,756
Edwardian 4.75cts Diamonds Navette Ring on Gold and Platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
18Kt yellow gold and platinum Edwardian navette ring entirely paved with old mine cut diamonds, which total weight is apx 4,75 Cts. Diamonds color estimated from H to J, clarity fro...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,997
Edwardian Era 'Belle Epoque' 18k Gold Diamond Pearl Lattice Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
All together, they look like a sun with its sun rays. The ring is stamped with the French owl hallmark for 18K gold on the shank.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,270
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A dainty diamond eternity band from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! This lovely ring is crafted in platinum, and features a continuous row of channel-set French cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,252
Edwardian 0.79 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
An Edwardian engagement ring of class. The cushion shaped old mine cut diamond in the centre is bright, internally very clean and glowing with life and fire.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$9,989
Emerald and Diamonds French Antique Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very lovely antique ring, made in France circa 1910. The central emerald is very good quality, very clear, it weights 0.80 carats approximately, surround by 1.40 carats of diamond...
Diamond, Emerald
Unavailable|$1,769
Edwardian 0.62 Carat Old Cut Diamond Double Solitaire Ring
Located in Essex, GB
For when one diamond just isn’t enough. This fabulous double solitaire ring feature a pair of old mine cut diamonds each set in its own four claw, yellow gold ring that merge with ea...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,525
Edwardian Diamond Ring in 18k Gold, Old-Cut-Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
French Belle Epoque Diamond ring in 18 karat white gold platinum. In the center, 4 old-cut and 2 rose-cut diamonds are arranged in a scroll, framed by comma lines adorned with 14 ros...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,990
Antique French 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
Oh so pretty and very French looking. Consisting of a single rose cut Diamond as the centrepiece along with an Oriental silvery Seed Pearl, flanked by 2 further rose cut Diamonds th...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.
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.