Dragon Stone Blue Prayer Ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18k gold claw and wing mysterious rare blue stone dragon ring hand carved by master carver in idar
18k Gold
$18,086Sale Price|20% Off
White Gold Ring with Three Carats Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
tourmaline. The gem is certified by Idar-Oberstein laboratory (Germany). This ring can be ordered any size
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
White Gold Ring with Four Carats Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
paraiba tourmaline. The gem can be certified by Idar-Oberstein laboratory (Germany). This ring can be
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
White Gold Engagement Ring with Four Carats Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
characteristics of paraiba tourmaline. The gem can be certified by Idar-Oberstein laboratory (Germany). This ring
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
$18,188Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Ring with Three Carats Very Blue Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
characteristics of paraiba tourmaline. The gem can be certified by Idar-Oberstein laboratory (Germany). This ring
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
$18,188Sale Price|20% Off
Three Carats Neon Oval Cut Paraiba Tourmaline White Gold Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Engagement ring is in 18 karat white gold with huge 3,57 carats neon blue copper bearing
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
White Gold Ring with Three Carats Very Blue Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
characteristics of paraiba tourmaline. The gem can be certified by Idar-Oberstein laboratory (Germany). This ring
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring with Green Five Carats Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This engagement ring is in 18 karat white gold with huge 5,07 carats neon copper bearing greenish
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
$19,990Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Ring with Four Carats Very Blue Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
characteristics of paraiba tourmaline. The gem can be certified by Idar-Oberstein laboratory (Germany). This ring
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
10.20 Imperial Topaz Idar Oberstein-cut Cognac color 3.64cts. 18k Diamond Ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
One of a kind 18k white and yellow gold handcrafted ring by renowned designer Anthony Gerard
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Michael Kneebone Amethyst Sugarloaf Cabochon Peridot Three-Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
pair of perfectly matched, sugarloaf cabochon peridots cut in Idar Oberstein, Germany. This ring is
Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Lion Intaglio Ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
Beautiful hand carved aquamarine regal lion (by Master Idar-Oberstein carver) intaglio cabochon
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Whale Intaglio Ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
This beautiful hand carved aquamarine whale intaglio ring (by master Idar- Oberstein carver) is
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Citrine Gold Bee Intaglio Ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
This lovely hand carved citrine bee intaglio ring (by master Idar-Oberstein carver) looks to be
Citrine, 18k Gold
Rose Quartz Lion Intaglio Gold Ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
This lovely subtle rose quartz lion intaglio ring (by Master Idar-Oberstein carver) is a carved
Quartz, 18k Gold
Handsome Carved Lapis Lazuli Lions Head Cocktail Ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
A handsome lapis blue hand carved (by Master Idar-Obenstein carver) lions head ring with polished
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
18 Karat Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli Moon and Star Gold Ring
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18 Karat Hand Carved Moon and Star Gold Ring by Idar Oberstein Carver
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
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Three Rock Rings
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
Three contemporary hand carved rock rings from Idar Oberstein. The first ring is carved from lapis
Agate
Natural Maw Sit Sit Jade Ring Dieter Lorenz Idar Oberstein Tom Castor
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
, Contemporary Ring of 18K and 22K Yellow Gold crafted by American Artist Tom Castor. This Large Ring measures
Other, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
3 Carat Natural Brazilian Alexandrite and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
By RAF
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and classic three-stone alexandrite ring, centered with an oval mixed-cut natural, no-heat Brazilian Alexandrite weighing well over three carats, accented with two shield ...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
$439,000
W 0.45 in D 0.28 in L 0.52 in
6.47 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Oval Cut, Mozambique, GIA Certifie
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this 6.47 carat Paraiba tourmaline from Mozambique is an extraordinary collector gemstone, presented in a refined oval cut and accompa...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Paraiba Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Paraiba Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds 1 Paraiba - 1.1670CT 24 Diamonds - 1.450CT 130 Diamonds - 0.720CT 18K White Gold - 6.580GM Exquisitely crafted in gleaming 18K ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold
Nazarelle 18 Karat White Gold 2.51 Carat GIA Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is designed by Nazarelle and features a cushion cut 2.51 karat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline with a Gia certificate. The certificate number for the center stone is "GIA 2151...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
5.20 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A stunning 5.20 carat Paraiba Tourmaline center stone, surrounded by 1.71 carat White Diamonds all set in ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$8,500
W 1.37 in L 2.5 in
Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Fire Breathing Dragon Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunningly detailed fire-breathing dragon brooch accented with glittering diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Made of solid 18 karat yellow gold, the bold dragon has an intricately scale...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond "Dragon" Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond Dragon Cufflinks With Emerald Eye. The cufflinks are set with 124 round brilliant cut diamonds of different sizes and 2 emeralds set as eyes of the dragons. The drago...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...
Blue Diamond
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...
Diamond, Platinum
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
$120,525Sale Price|25% Off
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Mozambique Paraiba Tourmaline by Barbara Heinrich
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Experience the extraordinary with this captivating 18K yellow gold ring by Barbara Heinrich, featuring a stunning 26.20-carat cushion-shaped Mozambique Paraiba tourmaline cabochon. T...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified Padparadscha Orange Pink 5.50 Carat Oval Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified Padparadscha Orange Pink 5.50 Carat Oval Solitaire Ring The side diamonds are GIA certified half moon diamonds set in 18 carats yellow gold and platinum
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Five Row Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Five Row Pave Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The weight of the Paraiba Tourmaline is appx. 1.61 carats and the weight of the diamonds i...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
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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