Boucheron Hopi Hummingbird Ring Pink Sapphire Diamond Tsavorite 18K Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Monaco, MC
Boucheron Hopi Hummingbird ring in 18K white gold, featuring a 1.5-carat oval-cut pink sapphire center stone surrounded by an elaborate floral composition of pink sapphires, diamonds...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Charles Loloma Turquoise Lapis Inlay Sterling Silver Hopi Shield Ring
By Charles Loloma
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful sterling silver Hopi shield ring was designed by world renowned American Indian artist Charles Loloma.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Duane Maktima Hopi Laguna Native American Charoite and 14K Gold Tufa Cast Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ring is a finger size 7 and signed with the artists' hallmark, 14K.
Charles Loloma Indian Jewelry Sterling Silver Hopi Shield with Turquoise & Lapis
By Charles Loloma
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: “Charles Loloma” Material: sterling silver Inlays: turquoise, lapis lazuli and coral Dimensions: 1.75 inches tall and 1 inch wide Ring size: 9 Hallmarks: “Charles Loloma” W...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s Charles Loloma Lapis, Turquoise, Coral and Gold Ring
By Charles Loloma
Located in New York, NY
A coral, lapis, turquoise and 14 karat gold height inlay ring, by Hopi jeweler, Charles Loloma, 1980s. Loloma was arguably the most influential modern Native American jeweler.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2017 Sonwai Turquoise, Lapis, Ebony, Coral, Gold and Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Candelaria turquoise, lapis, ebony, coral, 18 karat gold and sterling silver ring, by master Hopi goldsmith Sonwai (Verma Nequatewa), 2017.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Mix...
2011 Sonwai Coral, Chrysocolla, Lapis Lazuli, Sugilite, Turquoise and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A coral, chrysocolla, lapis lazuli, sugilite, turquoise, wood and 14 karat gold height inlay ring by Hopi master jeweler, Verma Nequatewa (Sonwai), 2011.
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Fabulous Seventies Hopi Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 14k, Attributed Cordelia Casuse, Hopi. Featuring the distinctive Hopi cobblestone motif, this fabulous seventies ring is all about color.
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Charles Loloma Coral, Gold and Sterling Silver Ring
By Charles Loloma
Located in New York, NY
A coral, 18 karat gold and sterling silver ring, by renowned Hopi artist jeweler Charles Loloma, 1980s.
Coral, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2018 Verma Nequetewa ‘Sonwai’ Coral, Turquoise, Lapis, Wood and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a coral, lapis lazuli, turquoise, wood and 18 karat gold height inlay ring, by Hopi master jeweler, Verma Nequatewa (Sonwai).
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise
Jesse Monongya Navajo/Hopi Jewelry Set - Inlaid Ring and Earrings
By Jesse Monongya
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful jewelery set by well-known Navajo/Hopi artist Jesse Monongya. The earrings and the ring are inlaid with various stones including: Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, Lapis and Coral.
Silver
Edwardian 4.47 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Edwardian 4.47 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Set of Diamond and Burma No Heat Ruby Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Diamond and Ruby Necklace and Earrings Set The necklace has approximately 75ct of rubies and 40-42ct of diamonds all set in Platinum, and the clasps are white gold. The...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
GIANNI VERSACE 1995 Iconic Vintage Runway Red & Black Skirt Suit
By Gianni Versace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Gianni Versace Vintage Runway FW95 Brick Red + Black Oversized black medusa buttons IT44 Excellent Condition, one micro hole in lining, otherwise no flaws, looks like new Perfect for...
Harry Winston Diamond Cluster and Pear-Shaped Dangle Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with GIA certified dangling Pear-Shaped Diamonds. One weighing 6.14 carats, E color, VS2 clarity. The other weighing 6.02 carats, E color, VS1 clarity. The...
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown from one of his earliest Collections ca.1979. A masterful embodiment of ethereal elegance and avant-garde artistry. The dress cas...
Antique 1920s Natural No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Feel like a Queen! This one-of-a-kind stunning Sapphire and Diamond bracelet was inspired by an Unbridled Imagination of the Jewels of the Nile and crafted in Luxurious Platinum. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Dangle Platinum Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive and rare 7 carat total weight matched pear shape with a color and clarity of E/F Color VS1/VS2 Clarity all GIA certified by Antinori di Sanpietro ROMA. This exception...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
CD Greene Black Velvet Swarovski Crystal Liquid Fire Evening Gown F/W 2013 Sz 2
By CD GREENE
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
CD Greene - If only I could find the words to describe such an exquisite design. This is the kind of dress that makes your heart skip a beat and leaves you breathless. Beautifully c...
$12,500
W 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Sabbadini 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch with Pink Tourmaline, Onyx and Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Started in the 1940's Sabbadini of Italy is known throughout the world for their artisinal excellence and creative design. Their creativity shines in this 18 karat yellow gold lady b...
Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Belle Époque Cartier 40 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Cartier, this exquisite Belle Epoque diamond bracelet, Circa 1915, is crafted in platinum and features 389 Old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 40.55 ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Faberge Lilac Enamel and Yellow Gold Frame
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An important Faberge gold and enamel frame, the frame comprising an oval glass photograph pane with yellow gold surround, within a rectangular frame exquisitely laid with a fine lila...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco 43.81ct Diamond Bracelet in Platinum
Located in London, England
A breathtaking vintage Art Deco diamond bracelet set in platinum. The bracelet first features a 5.06 carat emerald-cut diamond in the centre. The articulated links around it are com...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Folie Des Pres Diamond & Sapphire Flower Earrings in 18kwg
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These whimsical Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) earrings feature a dazzling diamond pavé sphere at the top, from which dangle alternating floral motifs crafted from vibrant purple and pink ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Padparadscha Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring.
Located in London, GB
Padparadscha Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape mixed cut natural unenhanced Padparadscha Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight...
Vintage 1940s 30.73 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 5 GIA certified Emerald cut Diamonds at the center weighing a total of 7.73 carats, and Old European and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Platinum
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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