Antique Victorian 18k Gold Oval Cabochon Turquoise W/ Mine Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely gorgeous antique ring was crafted during the late Victorian/Edwardian era in solid 18k white gold and features a beautiful natural turquoise stone neatly bezel set a...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold 1.51ctw GIA No Heat Cushion Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Flower Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Cushion Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Pure Red Color - NO HEAT - 1.08ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.73ct Radiant Solitaire with Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a radiant diamond, weighing 0.73 and boasting a rich F and I1. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a bea...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.01ct Round Solitaire with Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a round diamond, weighing 1.01 and boasting a rich H and SI1. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a beau...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.2ct Round Solitaire & Half-Halo Channel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted to perfection, this captivating diamond ring features a stunning round diamond at its heart, weighing 1.2 , radiating unparalleled brilliance and fire. The centerpiece, grade...
Diamond, Platinum
$14,254Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.81ct Oval Solitaire with Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 1.81 and boasting a rich J and SI1. Handcra...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,160Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.8ct Emerald Solitaire with Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a emerald diamond, weighing 0.8 and boasting a rich I and VS1. Handc...
Diamond, Platinum
$12,292Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.51ct Cushion Solitaire with Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a cushion diamond, weighing 1.51 and boasting a rich I and VS2. Hand...
Diamond, Platinum
$19,528Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.71ct Emerald Solitaire with Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a emerald diamond, weighing 1.71 and boasting a rich G and VS1. Hand...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,681Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1ct Oval Solitaire with Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 1 and boasting a rich I and SI1. Handcrafte...
Diamond, Platinum
$10,948Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.76ct Princess Solitaire with Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a princess diamond, weighing 1.76 and boasting a rich F and I1. Hand...
Diamond, Platinum
$16,589Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.01ct Cushion Solitaire with Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a cushion diamond, weighing 2.01 and boasting a rich J and SI1. Hand...
Diamond, Platinum
Ruby Brilliant Drop Ring in 900 Platinum AAA 0.96 ct 2x 0.465 ct W flawless
Located in Viena, Viena
very noble with the two half-carat brilliant drops on the side, ring in 900 platinum, a pink-red ruby of approx. 0.96 ct, very fine color quality, AAA, hardly any liquid streaks, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA 1.70ct Pear Solitaire with Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a pear diamond, weighing 1.71 and boasting a rich h and SI2. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a beaut...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.01ct Pear Solitaire with Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a pear diamond, weighing 1.01 and boasting a rich H and SI1. Handcra...
Diamond, Platinum
Ruby Brilliant Drop Ring in 900 Platinum AAA+ 0.96 ct 2x 0.465 ct W flawless
Located in Viena, Viena
very noble with the two half-carat brilliant drops on the side, ring in 900 platinum, a pink-red ruby of approx. 0.96 ct, very fine color quality, AAA, hardly any liquid streaks, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA 6 Carat Oval Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of an oval diamond weighing 6.02 and graded I-VS2. Handcrafted with pre...
Diamond, White Gold
$13,594Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.5ct Round Modern Half Bezel Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring, featuring a captivating round diamond at its center. Weighing an excep...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.2ct Round Modern Half Bezel Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring, featuring a captivating round diamond at its center. Weighing an excep...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.01ct Emerald Solitaire with Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a emerald diamond, weighing 1.01 and boasting a rich H and VS1. Hand...
Diamond, Platinum
Half Carat Marquise Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .50cttw Diamond Clarity: VS2 Diamond Color: F/G Diamond Cut: Marquise Prong Material: 14k White Gold Dimension...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Half Carat Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .50cttw Diamond Clarity: VS2 Diamond Color: F/G Diamond Cut: Marquise Prong Material: 14k White Gold Dimension...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Half Carat Marquise Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .50cttw Diamond Clarity: VS2 Diamond Color: F/G Diamond Cut: Marquise Prong Material: 14k White Gold Dimension...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$30,028Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.02ct Round Modern Half Bezel Solitaire Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring, featuring a captivating round diamond at its center. Weighing an excep...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 3.51ct Oval Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 3.51 and boasting a rich H and SI2. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a beaut...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3ct Cushion Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a cushion diamond, weighing 3 and boasting a rich G and SI1. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a beaut...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.81ct Radiant Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a radiant diamond, weighing 1.81 and boasting a rich H and VS1. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a be...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 3.01ct Oval Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 3.01 and boasting a rich I and SI2. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a beaut...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3.01ct Cushion Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a cushion diamond, weighing 3.01 and boasting a rich G and SI1. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a be...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3.01ct Cushion Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a cushion diamond, weighing 3.01 and boasting a rich I and SI2. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a be...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3.01ct Pear Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a pear diamond, weighing 3.01 and boasting a rich I and VS2. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a beaut...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.01ct Radiant Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a radiant diamond, weighing 2.01 and boasting a rich F and VS1. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a be...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.5ct Emerald Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a emerald diamond, weighing 2.5 and boasting a rich H and VS1. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a bea...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2ct Radiant Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a radiant diamond, weighing 2 and boasting a rich I and SI2. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a beaut...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3.5ct Radiant Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a radiant diamond, weighing 3.5 and boasting a rich I and SI1. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a bea...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.01ct Round Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a round diamond, weighing 2.01 and boasting a rich H and SI1. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a beau...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.51ct Round Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a round diamond, weighing 4.51 and boasting a rich J and SI2. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a beau...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 5.00ct Princess Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a princess diamond, weighing 5.00 and boasting a rich I and VS2. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a b...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 5.03ct Radiant Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a radiant diamond, weighing 5.03 and boasting a rich G and SI1. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a be...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3.05ct Round Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a round diamond, weighing 3.05 and boasting a rich F and SI1. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a beau...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3.5ct Round Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a round diamond, weighing 3.5 and boasting a rich I and SI2. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a beaut...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1ct Round Solitaire & Half-Halo Channel 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted to perfection, this captivating diamond ring features a stunning round diamond at its heart, weighing 1 , radiating unparalleled brilliance and fire. The centerpiece, graded ...
Diamond, White Gold
$4,792Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.8ct Emerald Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a emerald diamond, weighing 0.8 and boasting a rich J and VS1. Handc...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$12,972Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.5ct Emerald Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a emerald diamond, weighing 1.5 and boasting a rich H and SI1. Handc...
Diamond, White Gold
$21,276Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.01ct Oval Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 2.01 and boasting a rich H and SI2. Handcra...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$7,580Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Pear Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a pear diamond, weighing 1.2 and boasting a rich I and SI1. Handcraf...
Diamond, White Gold
$14,664Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.71ct Cushion Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a cushion diamond, weighing 1.71 and boasting a rich I and VS1. Hand...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$18,028Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.7ct Emerald Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a emerald diamond, weighing 1.7 and boasting a rich G and VS2. Handc...
Diamond, White Gold
$9,356Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Oval Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 1.2 and boasting a rich H and VS2. Handcraf...
Diamond, White Gold
$7,860Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Oval Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 1.2 and boasting a rich J and VS2. Handcraf...
Diamond, White Gold
$7,860Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Oval Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 1.2 and boasting a rich I and SI1. Handcraf...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$8,278Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.5ct Princess Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a princess diamond, weighing 1.5 and boasting a rich I and SI2. Hand...
Diamond, White Gold
$14,584Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2ct Princess Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a princess diamond, weighing 2 and boasting a rich G and SI2. Handcr...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.03ct Cushion Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a cushion diamond, weighing 4.03 and boasting a rich I and SI1. Hand...
Diamond, White Gold
$11,015Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.5ct Cushion Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a cushion diamond, weighing 1.5 and boasting a rich I and SI1. Handc...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.51ct Emerald Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a emerald diamond, weighing 1.51 and boasting a rich F and VS1. Hand...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$7,870Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Cushion Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a cushion diamond, weighing 1.2 and boasting a rich I and VS1. Handc...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3.01ct Emerald Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a emerald diamond, weighing 3.01 and boasting a rich H and VS1. Hand...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.53ct Oval Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 2.53 and boasting a rich J and SI2. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a beaut...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3ct Radiant Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a radiant diamond, weighing 3 and boasting a rich I and VS1. Handcrafted with precision, the ring showcases a beaut...
Diamond, 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.