Michael B 18 Karat White Gold Petite Gardenia Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
The Michael B. Petite Gardenia ring is made in 18K white gold and features a round cut diamond
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Platinum Ring, circa 1990s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This powerful and vibrant sapphire ring by Michael B. from the 1990s is a moody masterpiece of
Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum, circa 1980s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning engagement ring by Michael B. is a sophisticated fusion of modern elegance and
Diamond, Platinum
Michael B. Pave Diamond Flat Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Vienna, VA
Michael B. Pave Diamond Flat Band Ring in Platinum Michael B. Pave Diamond Flat Band ring .950
Diamond, Platinum
MICHAEL B Pave Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
MICHAEL B. designer band in platinum with round brilliant cut diamonds. Carat total weight
Michael B Diamond Princess Cut "Lace Collection" Wedding Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Weight: 2.14ctw Color: H/G Clarity: VS1 Jewelry Specifications Brand:Michael B. Metal
Diamond, Platinum
Michael B Platinum and 18 Karat Gold White and Yellow Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in Platinum and 18K yellow gold and features 180 round cut Fancy Yellow Diamonds
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
Emeralds Maravellous Solitaire Natural Colombian Emerald 18K Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
This is a stunning emerald bezel set solitaire engagement ring, the center stone is a natural Colombian emerald emerald cut weighing 2.32 carats. Lively medium green, VS clarity. Th...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,880Sale Price|27% Off
New Platinum GIA 1.06ctw Pear Sideways Bezel Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a simple, yet absolutely gorgeous, diamond solitaire ring that is newly crafted from solid platinum. The GIA certified solitaire has a pear cut and is neatly bezel set s...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Certified 2.10 Ct Ceylon NO Heat .70 Ct Diamond Gent Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding antique 1930 circa ring has been individually hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold It is a classy three stone ring suitable for either sex, fascinating band boasting thr...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald Bezel Mens Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Men's Ring, weighing 15.4 grams, the ring showcases a ~3.0 carat Emerald-Cut Emerald (10.65 x 7.6 x 6.1mm) in a bezel setting. A simple and classy r...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graff GIA Certified Emerald Cut 4.03 Carat Diamond Fancy Cut Diamond Set Ring
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Impressive diamond solitaire ring by GRAFF Centering on a emerald-shape diamond: Weight: 4.03 carat Color: G Clarity: VS1 Certified by Gemological Institute of America (G....
Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron "Laperouse" 8.03 Carat Emerald Cut G VS1 GIA Certified Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
From the exceptional Salon de Boucheron: Centering an 8.03 Carat Emerald Cut "G" Color "VS1" Clarity Diamond, framed by 12 magnificent Briolette-Cut Diamond drops totaling 3.94 Carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Star Natural Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Star Natural Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring This magnificent ring by David Webb showcases a majestic natural star sapphire, radiating deep celestial blue hues, highlighted ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,917Sale Price|35% Off
Tiffany and Co. Etoile Platinum Round Diamond Engagement Ring .30ct FVVS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Co. engagement ring from the Etoile collection finely crafted in platinum featuring a round brilliant cut diamond center weighing 0.30 cts. F color , VVS1 clarity set in ...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette Flower Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 13 Round brilliant cut diamonds total weight approximately 1.13ct E/VVS1 Details: Size 5 Width: 9.5mm Weight: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certifed cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant cut diamond engagement ring in a 14k rose gold solitaire setting, crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop. Alternative design to ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring by Bulgari. With 1 Round brilliant cut diamond total weight approximately 2.08ct F/VS1 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1/E color total weig...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Single Stone Ring, Circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier aquamarine 18 karat yellow gold single stone ring, circa 1960 This ring is set with an impressive emerald cut aquamarine of 8.77 carats approximately in a half bez...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Double Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Double Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Ring made in 18K Yellow Gold. The total weight is 7.50 grams. Ring Size US 5.25. SKU: 505-MCEJJPL
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant GIA-Certified 1.73 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring showcases a GIA-certified 1.23 ct emerald-cut diamond as the centerpiece, radiating exceptional clarity and brilliance. Flanking the center stone are two cadillac...
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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