C1820 Emerald and Diamond Paste Basket Set Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian ring of green paste in a basket setting flanked by two clear pastes on each side.
Antique 1830s English Georgian Cluster Rings
18k Gold
C1820 Emerald and Diamond Paste Basket Set Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian ring of green paste in a basket setting flanked by two clear pastes on each side.
18k Gold
Georgian green paste diamonds ring in 18 karat gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Georgian green paste diamonds ring in 18 karat gold. This antique ring features a flat-cut oval green glass crystal on a paillon setting.
Diamond, Gold
Victorian Paste and 15k Yellow Gold Cannetille Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This effective original antique paste ring is fine quality set with white, green and red paste stones.
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augustine Golden Metal Ring with Transparent Green Glass Paste
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine - (Made in France) Golden metal ring with transparent green glass paste. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Adjustable size Seller Referen...
Yves Saint Laurent necklace circa 1996
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Necklace composed of golden metal rings, and green and red glass paste rings. Golden metal pattern tied with a glass paste pendant.
Gilt Metal
Pair of Rings Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring Green Paste Silver Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description of stones in dummy ring: - Three green and 36 colourless strass stones (also called paste) as diamond and emerald imitation.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum, Silver
Georgian 9 Carat Gold Green Paste Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb antique ring from the George III period. The ring is set with four beautiful pale green pastes, and decorated with ornate hand-chased detailing across the shoulders and band.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Green Paste Gold Eternity Band
Located in Baltimore, MD
This Georgian green paste ring is a wonderful example of the genre.
15k Gold
1810 Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Green Paste Silver Gold Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Gold & Silver Green Paste Ring. The ring is in excellent estate condition and ready to wear.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond & Green Paste 14 Karat Rose Gold Heart Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features a heart motif that centers three round cut green paste gemstones - well matched With a rose cut diamond halo - color and quality consistent with age Completed by...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s 19.48 Carat Amethyst & Green Paste Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 19.48 carat amethyst and green paste, 14 karat yellow gold dress ring in the Art Deco style; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 9 Carat Gold Diamond and Green Paste Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A stunning antique Georgian cluster ring. Set with three beautiful green pastes. The central stone is surrounded by wonderful a halo of eight rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Paste and Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming Georgian green paste cluster ring in a silver floral motif setting with an elaborate 12K gold band.
10k Gold, Silver
Arts and Crafts Carnelian Enamel Silver Ring, Probably Pforzheim, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, ON
Arts and Crafts Silver, Carnelian, enamel and green paste stone Ring, probably Pforzheim, C. 1900.
Carnelian, Silver, Enamel
Antique Green Clear Paste Gold Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian ring of green paste in a basket setting flanked by two clear pastes on each side.
15k Gold
Antique Gold Silver Foiled Paste Flower Ring Turquoise and Green Paste Stones
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The ring head is designed as a flower. In the center we see an oval facetted paste stone that has been mounted over green foil.
Gold, Silver
Art Deco Silver Ring with an Emerald Green Paste Stone circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Art Deco silver ring, featuring a lovely emerald green paste stone in an open back setting, surrounded by clear paste stones.
Silver
Georgian Muff Chain of Pinchbeck with Diminutive Hand Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love “jewelry wearing jewelry” and the hand clasp with its fingernails and green paste ring can only be described as quintessentially Georgian.
Pinchbeck
Antique Victorian Silver Gold Green Paste Ring, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 18ct Yellow Gold and Silver ring boasts a 3.5ct rich green Paste Stone, Circa 1860.
18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Scrolled Red Green Paste Stone Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A Victorian cluster ring, set with three bright pink ruby pastes with a surround of Green Garnet coloured paste.
9k Gold
Antique Mid-Victorian Green Paste 5-Stone Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A bold mid-Victorian five stone ring set with vibrant green paste stones. It dates from circa 1860, modelled in 9 karat gold with fine hand-chased detailing to the band and an elabor...
9k Gold
Edwardian 18 Carat Gold and Vibrant Green Paste Solitaire Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
Set with an emerald cut green paste stone in fine grain bezel setting. Light general wear only.
Yellow Gold
Antique 18 Karat Gold, Silver, Green Paste and Diamond Ring, 1930s
Located in Bologna, IT
This fine antique ring is set with a beautiful central light sea green paste, surrounded by a halo of rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Green Paste Black Enamel 18k Gold Ring Unusual 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This striking antique single-stone ring was made in London and dates to 1890. It is crafted in 18K gold and set with an octagonal step cut green paste in a pronged setting.
18k Gold, Enamel
Rare Early 19th Century Gold Mounted and Foiled Green Paste Set Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
Rare Early 19th Century Gold Mounted and Foiled Eternity Ring Set Green Pastes. English, circa 1810.
Georgian 18 Carat Gold Green Paste and Garnet Cluster Stack Ring, circa 1780
Located in St Helens, GB
Five vibrant green paste stones to the centre with a row of round flat cut garnets above and below.
Garnet, Rose Gold
Antique Rose Cut Garnet & Green Paste Gold Ring with Hand Engraving
Located in Danvers, MA
Crafted of gold testing around 9K (with a bloomed/gilded finish), the ring features an elegant three stone design with a central rose cut garnet, and glowing cushion shaped green pas...
Garnet, Gold
Emerald Glass Sterling French Paste Cocktail Ring
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Vintage glass emerald-green and paste stone cocktail ring. French hallmark of a crab and illegible second symbol on the outside bottom area.
Gilded Silver Ring Green Glass Paste Quadriga Cameo Etruscan Jewelry Style
Located in Rome, IT
Pretty ring in 925 silver with oval cameo made of emerald-green glass paste, faithful reproduction of Etruscan jewelry.
Silver
Antique Georgian Foiled Sapphire and Rose Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period sapphire and diamond ring, the central foil-backed sapphire flanked by tapering rose-cut diamonds in a carved mounting, in sterling silver and 18k gold. F...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian 2.33 Carat Aquamarine and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.33 carat aquamarine and 15 karat yellow gold marquise shaped cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and...
Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Joseph Harris Antique Natural Burmese Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Antique natural Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set vertically with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Burmese sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate we...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
$24,012
A 22ct gold diamond ring
Located in London, GB
A 22ct gold diamond flush-set ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.84 carats, accompanied by GIA report, stating the diamond to be of O-P colour and VS1 clarity, flush-se...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.10 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.3 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.10ct total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Type: N...
Diamond, Platinum
$656Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Signet Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring, Signet Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.25 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style, every occasion or any o...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 7 carats approx. Diamonds 0.04 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Draw...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1925s Art Deco 2 Carat Emeralds 2.20 Carat Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco ring, its entire platinum setting is closed set on its top with a Colombian emerald- cut emerald and an antique- cut diamond. This duo of gems is s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. The color of this diamond is much bette...
Pink Diamond
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1889 Makers Mark L B Lovely, Victorian gypsy style ring. Set with natural diamonds in a floral formation & with pretty, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
15ct Gold Victorian Onyx, Diamond & Seed Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring Locket Back
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1860 This exquisite 15ct gold ring dates back to the early Victorian era and carries a deeply sentimental history as a mourning piece. T...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1905 Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 8.7.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with openwork crown arranged with 19 care cut Rubies and 5 natural Diamonds in Platinum clusters. Worn Swedish hallmarks: 18K, 3 crowns , maker's , year combination C7 = hand-...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Emerald Cut Emerald & Seed Pearl Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in valatie, NY
Antique Victorian Emerald Cut Emerald & Seed Pearl Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold. A very beautiful example of a Period Victorian ring from the late 19th c. This charming Victorian cluster...
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Micromosaic Dog Ring, Italy, Circa 1900
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 19th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 Weight: 13.3 gr This magnificent micromosaic dates to the 19th century, which is one of the periods of maximum production of...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rare 17th Century Late Renaissance Period Diamond Enamel Gold Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine, museum quality Late Renaissance period diamond, white and cobalt enamel gold snake ring 17th Century This beautiful ring is a remarkable example of Late Renaissance period jewe...
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Eighteenth Century Gilt Metal Agate Gryllos Cameo Signet Ring, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
The cameo depicts four conjoined heads that take the name of gryllos, which means the union of two or more heads of human and animal origin, often with mythological associations and ...
Agate, Gilt Metal
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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