1940s Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. The geometric setting of this antique signet ring features 2 sapphires on top and a brilliant-cut diamond in the center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
IGI Certified White Gold Diamonds and Sapphire Classic Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This IGI Certified White Gold Classic Ring exudes elegance and sophistication, boasting a timeless design that effortlessly combines diamonds and a stunning central sapphire. Crafted...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Weight of the sapphire: 1.96 carat approximately Total diamond weight : 0,25 carat approximately Height: 9 mm, width: 17mm, thickness: 4.8 mm, ring base width: 2.5 mm.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$5,647Sale Price|20% Off
Ring White Gold 18 Carats Certified Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring White Gold 18 Carats Certfied Sapphire and Diamonds. Discover this 18-carat white gold ring, an exceptional piece of jewelry combining refinement and radiance. Its design high...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,814Sale Price|24% Off
Solitaire Ring with Ceylon Sapphire White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the ultimate symbol of love and elegance with this sumptuous Ceylon sapphire solitaire ring, set in an 18k white gold band. This jewelry creation is a tribute to the timeles...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solo Rose Warrior Ring in Silver with Sapphires & Diamond by Moncomble Paris
Located in Geneve, CH
Solo Rose Warrior Ring in Silver with Sapphires & Diamond by Moncomble Paris. Dimensions: Available upon request. Ring Size: Resizing options available, please contact us. Materi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Style Brilliant Diamond & Blue Sapphire Engagement Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Accent Gemstones I Type: Natural Blue Sapphire Shape: French Cut Average Color: Blue Number: 16 Weight: 0.68 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones II & Shoulder Type: Diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels No Enhancement Burmese 12.01 carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef and Arpels Burmese sapphire and diamond ring. Set with natural no enhancement oval old cut Burmese 12.01 carat sapphire, surrounded by 14 fine quality brilliant shape dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Natural Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
The rest of the ring is worked with rhombuses and gold lines. Weight of the sapphire : 4.20 carats approximately.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
3 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Marguerite Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Details Style: Marguerite ring, floral cluster ring, halo ring Metal: 18K white gold, 750 fineness Center stone: Natural sapphire Sapphire weight: Approximately 3.00 carats...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Cut Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This refined Art Deco platinum ring displays a striking geometric composition, centered on a beautiful old-cut diamond framed by calibré-cut sapphires set in a cross formation. The ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Boucheron Paris 1.30ct Natural Cambodian (Pailin) Sapphire Platinum Signet Ring.
By Boucheron
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
High end jewellery house Boucheron Paris have always had a way to make something so elegant that stands the test of time - of timeless eternally popular & sophisticated design, thi...
Sapphire, Platinum
2.48 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 0.96 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1930's 2.48 carat Ceylon sapphire and 0.96 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our collection of blue sapphire rings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$3,966Sale Price|20% Off
Cocktail Ring 18 Carat Rose Gold Green Sapphire Pink Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our 18-carat rose gold ring, adorned with three eye-catching gemstones. In the center, a 1.90-carat oval-cut green sapphire. On either side, two radiant-cut pink sapphires, ...
Green Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
EGL Certified 1.48 Carat Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Art Deco diamond and sapphire engagement ring. This stunning piece begins with an EGL certified 1.48ct antique cushion French cut center diamond with a halo of French calibre...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Sterle Paris Natural Unenhanced Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Cabochon sapphire and diamond ring by Sterle Paris. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back collet setting with an approximate weight o...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Blue Sapphire Oval Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a fine vivid blue sapphire.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band. French and Round Eternity Band 8.77m
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 US, Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: French Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 10.3 Grams Width Of Band: 8.77mm Band Style: Et...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Chaumet Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Charm Ring
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
The ring is a UK finger size 'M' and weighs 14.07 grams.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Ring 2 Ct Natural Sapphire, Elegant Design
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Band Ring Metal Type: 14K White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.3 Grams Ring Size: 6 (Not Resizable) 1: Primary Stone: Sapphire Carat Weight: 2.0 Ct.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring in 18 K Yellow Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Its versatile design suits both day and evening wear, ensuring that every light caught by the diamonds and sapphires dazzles from every angle. Specifications Material: 18 K Yellow ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Chanel Ruby And Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Ruby And Yellow Sapphire Wide Band Ring by Chanel. With 1 Yellow Sapphire totaling .10ct 6 rubies 3mm each 1 small ruby on the side Details: Ring Size: 5 Width: 10m...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
3.81 Carat Purple Sapphire and 2.28 Carat Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The multi-stranded shank is hallmarked to the interior with the 18k gold fineness mark - 750 - and the French import mark (owl). This impressive sapphire cocktail ring is supplied w...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
An 18k Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-karat gold 'toi et moi' ring with two natural unheated square-faceted pink sapphires (app. 3.24 ct). The shank is set on both sides with four square-cut diamonds (app. 0.8 ct) ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Natural Cambodia Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
In the center, a large natural sapphire is set in a bezel setting. Weight of the sapphire : 7,17 carats approximately.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Archival Boucheron 18k White Gold Sapphire Amethyst Diamond Noctua Owl Ring
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Hailing from the highly coveted and now-discontinued Animaux de Collection by the legendary High Jewelry Maison Boucheron, Paris, this magnificent 'Noctua' (La Chouette) owl ring in ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Finger Size: FR 55 / US 7 (resizable upon request) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (750‰), French assay marks Center Gems: 1 round pink sapphire (≈ 0.20 ct) Surround: 9 p...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Ring: 1.65 Ct Natural Sapphire, Elegant Design
Located in New York, NY
14K White Gold Natural Diamond Ring Metal Type: 14K White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.19 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Not Sizeable) 1: Gemstone: Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone Weight: 1.65 ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco platinum ring with sapphires and diamonds circa 1920/1930
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old ring made of platinum with a cushion cut sapphire in the middle, weighing approx. 1.50ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Gold Toi et Moi Ring with Diamond and Sapphire
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant antique Toi et Moi ring featuring a vibrant blue sapphire paired with a lively old-cut diamond, symbolising duality and harmony. The flowing crossover design is highlighte...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco White Gold Old Diamond w/ Trillion French Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - Faint Yellow Diamond - VS2 Clarity - 0.38ct (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave Se...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, White Gold
$2,776Sale Price|20% Off
18-Carat White Gold Ring Adorned with a Pink Sapphire
Located in Vannes, FR
This exquisite ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features a stunning cushion-cut pink sapphire, weighing 1.36 carats, at its center. The sapphire's vibrant pink hue adds a...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Diamond GIA Certified 18k Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels GIA Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a classic floral design typica...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Tourbillon Blue Sapphires Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Tourbillon Blue Sapphires Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourbillon Pink Sapphires Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Tourbillon Pink Sapphires Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Nefertiti Ring in 18k Gold, Diamonds & Yellow Sapphires by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Nefertiti Ring in 18k Gold, Diamonds & Yellow Sapphires by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Unheted Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : A Ceylon sapphire diamond ring set with a gem with a vivid, intense hue.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Second-Hand Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
This second-hand ring forms a knot, the center of which is set with an oval sapphire in a closed setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring EU52
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Both sapphires measure approx. 5x3mm. The ring is signed Cartier 750 with serial numbers and French eagle gold hallmark.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Vintage Floral Motif Ring, 18k Yellow Gold with Emeralds, Sapphires
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier vintage ring with a floral motif, in 18k yellow gold, featuring emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring with Sapphire and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold cluster ring set with an oval, facetted heated sapphire (app. 1.5 carat, with NEL certificate) surrounded by ten brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 11.51 Carat Star Sapphire 0.82 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The broad wirework style shoulders integrate with the main setting and amalgamate to form a stranded shank. This vintage sapphire ring is hallmarked to the outer surface of the shan...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Called duchess ring, the top of this antique ring is composed of a pear-shaped blue sapphire accompanied by an antique brilliant-cut diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,351Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Ring Topaz Pink Sapphire Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the timeless elegance and sophisticated charm of this sumptuous 18K Yellow Gold Topaz, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring, which perfectly embodies the essence of the Art Deco s...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Nuri Parrot Ring 6.41ct Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Monaco, MC
Boucheron Nuri Parrot ring in 18K white gold, featuring a 6.41-carat pear-shaped aquamarine held in the grasp of a three-dimensional parrot pavé-set with blue sapphires (3.28 carats)...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold
2.96 Carat Blue Sapphire and 0.30 Carat Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Warszawa, PL
Sapphire ring, 2.96 carats, diamond ring, 0.30 carats, platinum, vintage-style engagement ring. This elegant platinum ring features a natural cushion-cut blue sapphire weighing appro...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
AUDE LECHERE Sculptural Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Green Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
An sculptural ring designed by Aude Lechère. This is a fantastic sculptural ring created in Paris France by the artist-jeweler Aude Lechère.
Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Calibrated Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
New jewel in the spirit of the Art Deco rings. Our opinion : Charming, this diamond sapphire ring fits perfectly on the finger following its curve.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Bague Meli Melo TDD50 Platinum Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring US5.25
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Meli Melo model ring in platinum adorned with marquise, oval and pear-shaped pink sapphires, for a total of approximately 1.10 ct, and 3 round brilliant-cut diamonds, for a t...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
New Sapphire Diamonds Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : of perfect proportions, this sapphire diamond flower ring will be a perfect gift for an engagement.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Retro 18 karat Gold Ring with Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Retro 18kt Gold Ring with Diamonds and Sapphire is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines classic design elements with the allure of precious gemstones. Crafted from high-qu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Paris Art Deco 3.47ct Cushion Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed Art Deco period ring features a 3.47ct cushion-cut unheated Thai sapphire of excellent color and clarity. The stone is superb and is further accentuated by ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
New 2.38 Carat Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
New jewel in the spirit of the daisy rings of the XIXth century. Our opinion : A central sapphire of an intense blue for a timeless engagement ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Art Deco 1.51ct GIA Certified Hexagonal Diamond & Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, US
At the heart of the Electra Ring lies a striking hexagonal Diamond, accented by brilliant Diamonds and deep Blue Sapphires that draw the eye inward.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 2.05 Carat Sapphire and 1.49 Carat Diamond, Platinum Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.05 carat sapphire and 1.49 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our diverse collection of antique sapphire jewelry.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This Art Deco ring features a French-cut natural blue sapphire center stone presented between two Old European-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.18 carats, F color VS clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Natural 9.36 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
The Ceylon sapphire on this antique ring is a soft, luminous blue.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gol...
Vintage 18k Gold Gemstone Cocktail Ring French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive vintage 18k gold cocktail ring featuring gemstones. The ring’s shape is reminiscent of a fortune cookie, with its top edge adorned in an array of sapphires, diamonds, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style French Cut Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Deco style platinum ring, with French cut rubies and approx. 0.50ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 6.75, ring top - 19mm x 7mm. Weight - 4.1 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Solid White Gold Old Diamond & Sapphire Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Cut - Pave Set - VS1-SI2 Clarity - G/H Color (22) Synthetic Sapphires - Calibre French Cut - Channel Set - Blue Color Material: Soli...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (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.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire 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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