$27,520Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 4 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic Cartier design that combines understated refinement with exceptional gem quality, ideal as a wedding band, anniversary ring, or sophisticated stacking piece. Details Bran...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Carre Cut Diamond Eternity Ring Size J (49)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Colour: F-G, Clarity: VVS-VS Hallmarked: Platinum London 2000 Marked: 'Cartier' '950' & Serial Number Maker's Mark: JC Box: Cartier Ring Box
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Filigree Cross Pendant, 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
. / 1.56 grams Stamps: 14K JC Ring Sizings & Modifications: * We are happy to assist in any ring sizings so that the ring may fit you perfectly upon arrival! ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Rose Gold Ring Small Model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2238 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date Circa 2021 RRP £750 Incl taxes/$800 Excl taxes/860 € Incl taxes Model VCARN33000 Serial Number JC****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Ring Siz...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier London Rare Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring Size 53
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Marked JC for Jack Cartier. Ring size is 6.5 - EU 53. Resizable.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Cartier Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The mark JC is for Jacques Cartier. Ring size US 6. SKU: 1204-GJRARJM
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Early Georgian Skull and Crossbones Stuart Crystal Mourning Ring c.1740
Located in London, GB
The inner band is stamped with the makers mark ‘JC’. A group of 4 rings by the same goldsmith are in the British Museum, and all of them also date from circa 1740.
Crystal, 22k Gold
GIA Certified Asscher Cut 7.50 Carat Diamond Ring Platinum Eternity Band
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Asscher Cut diamond ring platinum eternity band shared prong style with a gallery. 15 perfectly matched diamonds weighing a minimum of 7.50 cts. G.I.A certificates for each diamond ....
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 1.55 carat GIA FVVS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring with Sapphires
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and unique Cartier ring would be a one of a kind engagement ring or perfect as a right hand statement piece. This ring showcases a stunning 1.55 carat emerald cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$19,960Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Art Deco Style Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Ring Engagement Ring
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
I am seriously in LOVE with this ring. It might just be my favorite ring yet. Crafted in Platinum, the design features an amazing gemstone center, flanked by French Cut Diamonds, and...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carats Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
2ctw pair of asscher cut diamonds is gorgeously sophisticated and is exceptionally clean with VS1 clarity! The diamonds are graded F/G for color. They stand out brightly against sk...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$50,770
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin 35 Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
Investment Piece and Great Deal SKU 33301488 Comes With Hermès Dust Bag, Keys,Padlock,Clochette Date 2007 Model Birkin 35 Serial Number [K] Metal Palladium Materials Crocodile Leath...
CARTIER 18K White Gold and Diamond Panthère Head Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A powerful and iconic expression of Cartier’s most enduring emblem, this Panthère head ring is sculpted in 18k white gold and lavishly pavé-set with brilliant diamonds, creating a su...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Fleurette Flower Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique floral design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.5 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a masterpiece of timeless beauty – a GIA certified 2.5-carat diamond ring, the epitome of sophistication. Graced with a stunning H color and impeccable VS1 clarity, this ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra holiday pendant 2023 Obsidian
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra holiday pendant 2023 Obsidian and diamond. A limited edition 18k rose gold Silver Obsidian and diamond from the 2023 Holiday collection. The pend...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Lucky Spring 15 Motif Necklace VCARP7RT00
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k rose gold, Lucky Alhambra 15 motif necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Spring collection. The necklace features a 15 motif, with a variety of motifs including 3 ca...
Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Ruby Channel Eternity Ring, .40 tcw, size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Ruby Channel Ring features a row of vibrant rubies set seamlessly in a sleek 18 karat gold channel. The smooth, streamlined design highlights the rich color ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Premium Quality pink hue highest luster+ Akoya Pearl & Diamond Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in 18 karat white gold, this elegant double-strand necklace features a graduated arrangement of top-quality Akoya pearls, carefully selected for their excellent luster, clean...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER Platinum Three Row Shared Prong Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Band
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking Cartier platinum eternity band set with approximately 10.00 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds arranged in three continuous rows. The diamonds are mounted in a shared ...
Diamond, Platinum
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Natural Round South Sea Pearl & Diamond Dangle Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine Natural Round South Sea Pearl & Diamond Dangle Necklace Crafted in 100% natural 18kt white gold, this exquisite necklace is in Brand New Condition. It showcases a remarkable str...
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$672,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 8.39 Carat Fancy VIVID Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Fancy VIVID Yellow heart Cut Diamond, weighing an impressive 8.39 ct. This exceptional diamond features a vvs2 clarity, ensuring brilliance and fire that captures the eye. S...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, VS1 Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary engagement ring centers a GIA-certified 5.30 carat Old European Brilliant Cut diamond, exuding timeless charm and antique elegance. The diamond is graded L color a...
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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