14k Yellow Gold 19.50ctw Large Garnet White & Blue Diamond Halo Open Wire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Garnet - Oval Cut - Multi Prong Set - Great Deep Red Color - 21.9x15.6mm - 19ct (approx.) (22) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large 54.03 carats Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum and 18k Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large 54.03 carats Amethyst & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum and 18k Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring features a 54.03 carat Oval-shaped Amethyst set in 18k Yellow Gold, accented b...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 875 Silver Amber Ring Large Natural Amber Cabochon
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Marked 875 with Star mark and also has a mark of 6KD20 (most likely its for Kaliningrad Amber manufactory in USSR. ) Details: * Metal: silver (marked) * Origin: USSR * Stone: Nat...
Amber, Silver
$36,000Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $60, 000 18KT Gold Important Large 6.50CT Fancy Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful 18KT Gold and Platinum, Rare Important Large 6.50CT Purple Sapphire and Diamond Ring!!! Magnificent Large Purple Sapphire Center ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
FRED Large Ring Alliance in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Setting 4 Important Sapphires
By Fred
Located in Paris, FR
FRED Large ring Alliance in 18 Carat Yellow Gold setting 4 important Sapphires Each Sapphire is: 6 x 5 mm Signed FRED 750 and Numbered. Gross Weight: 15.4 g Diameter 16.5 French ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,100Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $18, 500 18KT White Gold Rare Large 6CT Faceted Gorgeous Black Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Extremely Rare Beautiful 18KT Gold Fine Rare Large Fancy Black Diamond Ring. This Magnificent Ring is comprised of Rare Fine Large Faceted ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large 18kt Yellow Gold Gum Drop Ring with Blue Topaz and Peridot
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Bespoke Large 18kt yellow gold Gum Drop ring with blue topaz (approximately~ 8 cts), peridot (approximately ~5 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing ~0.40 cts. Specif...
Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian era 2color 14 caret gold ring marked 585 and "AF" with a large citrine
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian era 2 color 14K ring marked 585 and AF with a large citrine. Curlicues decorate the 14 caret 2 color gold setting and surround the citrine. In addition to the stamped 585...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Gold
Large Australian Lightning Ridge Black Opal and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Style: Opal and Diamond Ring Total Weight: 23.90 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Australian Lightning Ridge Black Opa...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer Loree Rodkin 18K White Gold & Diamond Oval Spider Web Ring Size 7.25
By Loree Rodkin
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous and so unique Loree Rodkin Large Oval Spider Web Ring. This piece is made in 18K white gold and has 108 Rose cut diamonds. the top of the ring measures 1.75 inches by 1.25 i...
Diamond, White Gold
$785Sale Price|37% Off
Amethyst Oval 21.83 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Gresha Design
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amethyst oval 21.83cts. 14 karat yellow gold and silver, containing and 1 large oval amethyst weighing 21.87cts.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Large GUM DROP Ring with Blue Topaz and Iolite and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Large 18kt yellow gold GUM DROP™ ring with blue topaz (approximately 8 cts), iolite (approximately 5 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing 0.48 cts. Specifications: Length: 15/16" Widt...
Diamond, Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$895Sale Price|62% Off
Amethyst Oval 21.87 Carat with Peridot 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Gresha
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amethyst oval 21.87cts. with peridot 14 karat yellow gold and silver, containing 22 round peridot weighing .55pts. and 1 large oval amethyst weighing 21.87cts.
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Large 18kt White Gold Gum Drop Ring with Blue Topaz and Iolite
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Medium 18kt white gold Gum Drop ring with blue topaz (approximately 5 cts), iolite (approximately 4 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing 0.48 cts. Specifications: Length: 7/8" Width...
Diamond, Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Christina Addison Large GUM DROP Ring with Pink Topaz and Citrine and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison bespoke Large 18kt yellow gold GUM DROP™ ring with Pink Topaz (approximately 8 cts), Citrine (approximately 5 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing approximately 0.40 ...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christina Addison Large GUM DROP Ring with Citrine and Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison bespoke 18kt Large Three Stone Gum GUM DROP™ with Citrine (approximately ~8 cts) and two Pale Blue topaz(approximately ~10 cts total ) , and four diamonds weighing ...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tsavorit...
Navajo Sterling Lapis Ring by Chimney Butte
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver lapis lazuli oval ring. Large lapis stone with tiny specks of gold pyrite throughout.
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
14k white gold ring, large oval amethyst center stone cocktail ring. .
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Estate Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k yellow gold natural mined diamond and emerald ring. Large central oval with intricate ribbon like setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Philippe Ferrandis Ring Maltese Gripoix Cross Poured Glass 1990s
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large Philippe Ferrandis Ring. Oval Gold Gilt Braided motif surrounding a gripoix poured glass center.
Gilt Metal
Marina J. 26 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Solid 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Large oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cocktail Ring by Marina J.
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Large Chick On Oval Base" Silver Plated Figural Victorian Napkin Ring; Meriden
By Meriden Britannia Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Avian aficionados will be attracted to this authentic and all original Victorian silver plated figural napkin ring portraying a large chick pushing along a beautifully decorated ring...
Silver Plate
Chanel 1992 by Karl Lagerfeld Large CC Logo Pendant Necklace - Season 29
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Measurements * Chain length: 31 inches, including the large jump-ring closure * Oval links: 0.5 inch wide × 0.625 inch long * Pendant: 2.125 inches wide × 2.5 inches high, including...
Gold Plate
Italian 18k Yellow Gold Dangle Grooved & Brushed Finish Ball Bead Charm Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
(at the oval link) Closure: Large Spring Ring Clasp Condition: Shows some light surface wear.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
E Dainty Charm Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Natural Diamond Initial Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Bail Mechanism: Suspended by a small connecting loop attached to a larger, smooth-polished oval jump ring bail that slides easily onto fine jewelry chains.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 10k Gold Rose Cut Red Garnet Milgrain Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Surrounding the center stone there is a ring of larger oval cut garnets with smaller round cut garnets between them.
Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Choker Chain Necklace Chunky Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Choker Chain Necklace Chunky Chain Designer: J DAUPHIN The Chunky Chain Necklace is handcrafted in 14k gold-plated brass, featuring alternating large oval links and smaller ro...
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Gold
1993 Chanel Long Chain Necklace Magnifying Glass
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Oakland, CA
Stamped 93 P (Spring), Chanel and interlocked CC on attached oval tag. Large spring ring closure with CC lever.
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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