GIA Certified 5.51 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful oval 5.51 carat certified natural deep blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Mounted in its original 1950's bezel platinum platinum setting with a filigree crown. The ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.49 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Natural GIA certified green blue cushion cut 2.49 carat sapphire in it's original 1940's platinum setting with 3 round accent diamonds on each s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940’s Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring Platinum Circa 1940s Fabulous, vintage cocktail ring. Set with gorgeous baguette shaped, natural diamonds to the centre & old cut diamonds in the surr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 23.19 Carat Oval Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Our GIA Certified Art Deco 23.19ct. oval star Sapphire and Diamond ring is an exquisite masterpiece that transforms elegance into wearable art. The enigmatic charm of the cabochon st...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Solitaire Sapphire Diamond 18K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Its timeless design makes it perfect as an engagement ring, anniversary gift, or heirloom piece. Details: • Era: Vintage (mid-20th century) • Metal: 18K Solid Gold (hallmarked/tes...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
EGL Certified .92 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Estate transitional cut .92 carat 1940's diamond and sapphire filigree engagement ring. EGL certified center stone, set in platinum with single cut diamonds and french cut sapphires....
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 10K Yellow Orange Sapphire Ring Size 8
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful vintage ring is 10K white gold. It features a 7x9mm yellow orange sapphire accented by white topaz gemstones. The face of this ring measures 1/2 of an inch north to s...
Sapphire, Topaz, 10k Gold
Oscar Heyman, Platinum 18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring, AGL
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Oscar Heyman sapphire and diamond ring, centering an 2.35ct unheated Madagascar sapphire of richly saturated blue. Pear-shaped diamonds and sapphires alternate in a sc...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14k White Gold 1.09ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a rich 1.09ct sapphire at its center, complemented by 0.20tcw of diamonds that add refined sparkle and contrast. The deep ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.65 ct Sapphire Diamond 18 kt White Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
This 2.65 ct sapphire and diamond ballerina ring is crafted in 18 kt white gold and showcases the sculptural movement associated with classic mid-20th-century cocktail jewelry.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 10.99 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Our 1960's GIA Certified 10.99ct oval Sapphire and Diamond platinum engagement ring is the pinnacle of timeless elegance and extraordinary craftsmanship. This captivating piece featu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Circa 1940s This Ring Definitely Has The Wow Factor! Set with Gorgeous Blue Sapphires & Fabulous Old Cut Diamonds, The Detail ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Retro Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Embrace vintage elegance with our Retro Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold, a stunning fusion of timeless sophistication and contemporary allure. This exquisite ring features ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.43 Carat Purple Pink Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning Sapphire and Diamond engagment ring. At the center of this 1950's masterpiece is a spactacular purplish pink 6.43ct oval sapphire that is accented by three tapered baguette ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
AGL Certified 12.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large, unheated sapphires are rare stones which make great investments and add a pop of color to your jewelry wardrobe. This ring features a lovely cornflower blue center stone enhan...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Expertly crafted from 14kt white gold in classic Art Deco style, a trio of Old European cut diamonds totaling 0.30 carats is dramatically accentuated with six single cut diamonds tot...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Five Row Multi-Gemstone Harem Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Denver, CO
A vintage five row Harem Ring with five stacking bands set with green emeralds, diamonds, red rubies, and blue sapphires. Mounted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue and Yellow Sapphire Twin Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This lovely twin ring design features a yellow sapphire weighing approximately 4.67 carats and blue sapphire weighing approximately 5.41 carats. Both sapphires exhibit exceptional cl...
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.06 Carat Diamond Sapphire Enamel Platinum Midcentury Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Diamond and sapphire red enamel engagement ring. Round old European center diamond in a hand engraved platinum setting with pave set full cut diamonds, custom cut genuine sapp...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.52 Carat Oval Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking statement of 1950's elegance, this GIA certified ring showcases a breathtaking 5.52 carat oval lemon yellow sapphire, radiating a rich and vibrant golden hue. The sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Certified No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
This beautiful Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco ring is hand crafted in solid 18k white gold and engraved in typical Art Deco design with Millegrain decorated aplique. It is set with a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified .94 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Pink purple round sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified round European cut fancy intense center sapphire mounted in a platinum three-stone handmade engagement se...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a 14k yellow gold Black Star Sapphire and Diamond accent ring. This ring has an 8 x 10 black star sapphire center stone mounted in a bezel setting. This ring has 14 small sin...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving the unique shape and style of this vintage beauty!!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Retro 1960 - 1980 Head Length: 24mm Head Height: 8.9mm Shank Width: 1....
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Star Sapphire Etched 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring circa 1950s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Star Sapphire Etched 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted from high-quality 14k white gold, this ring feat...
Vintage 9ct White Gold Stamped, 1960s Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cluster Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1960s A sapphire and diamond cluster ring in 9ct white gold, centred with a vivid round blue sapphire surrounded by a halo of ten bri...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certificate 2.44 Carat Cushion Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified cushion cut Sapphire, no heat and no enhancements in a platinum three-stone setting with two baguette shape accent ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Sapphire Diamond Flower Dome Cluster Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid 20th Century faceted sapphire and diamond flower dome cluster ring featuring a center section with larger sapphires surround by an outer area of leaves accented with smaller sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's estate natural blue oval sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified sapphire center stone. Natural color with a hint of periwinkle, simple heat only in a plat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 2.20 Carat Oval Green Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Immerse yourself in the luxurious 1960's oval 2.20 carat green yellow sapphire engagement ring. A true masterpiece, this ring offers a brilliant symphony of colors. The captivating b...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
1.41 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Open Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's sapphire and diamond open dome cocktail ring, with oval blue sapphires and white sparkly round diamonds in 18k yellow gold setting. 2 oval blue SI sapphires, Approxim...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1930’s Gorgeous Square Sapphire Set with Two Brilliant Cut Diamonds Either Side Diamond Weight Approx 0.25cts Face of the ri...
Diamond, Sapphire
GIA Certified 8.01 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
The GIA has certified the sapphire as natural no heat. A truly spectacular mid-century 1950's ring. 1 oval dark blue sapphire, approx. 8.01cts GIA Certificate # 6237248745 20 roun...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
AGL Certified 1.53 Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage green sapphire and diamond engagement ring. oval sapphire center stone set in a original handmade platinum three-stone setting with two tapered baguette accent diamonds. AGL...
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Blue Sapphire and Diamond Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This Art Deco navette-shaped ring is set with two Old European-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats, HI color and VS clarity. The design is enhanced by two trillion-cut sa...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.60 Carat Oval Light Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950’s oval faint yellow sapphire an diamond engagement ring. Very light yellow oval Sapphire center stone, GIA certified with twelve emerald cut baguette channel set accent diamonds...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
A Masterpiece of Nature: 12.96 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Wailea, HI
A Masterpiece of Nature: 12.96 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Ring Indulge in the extraordinary with this breathtaking statement piece, featuring a monumental...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1950’s Untreated 7.41ct Burmese Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An extraordinary mid-century sapphire and diamond ring, masterfully crafted in platinum circa 1950.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
.50 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo Flower Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 18k white and yellow gold handmade setting with a round center sapphire and round diamond halo. Circa 1940's 1 round brilliant cut blue sapphir...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.17 Carat Periwinkle Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Periwinkle blue oval sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certigfied center oval sapphire with a halo crown of marquise diamonds. Platinum setting with round and tapered baguett...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.75 Carat Round Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright cornflower blue round Sapphire and diamond Platinum engagement ring. GIA certified natural corundum simple heat only. 1 round bright blue Sapphire, approx. total weight 1.75c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.10 Carat Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Step into a world of 1930's timeless elegance with our 1.10ct diamond sapphire Art Deco platinum engagement ring, where exquisite craftsmanship meets vintage charm. Handmade platinu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
3.37 Carat Natural Green Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's sapphire and diamond engagement ring. AGL certified natural, no heat, elongated octagonal greenish yellow center sapphire set in platinum with three straight baguette,...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Twisted Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant ring features three delicately twisted strands of 18K (750‰) yellow gold that gracefully wrap around the finger. At its heart sits a deep-blue round-cut sapphire, its ri...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Blue Sapphire Navette Style Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage sapphire and diamond ring showcases a harmonious blend of elegance and sophistication. Crafted in platinum, the ring features a central arrangement of diamonds and sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.53 Carat Greenish Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's mid-century Greenish blue sapphire engagement ring.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950’s Birks Platinum Cabochon Sapphire French Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Birks
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A refined cocktail ring by Birks of Canada, the historic Montreal house founded in 1879 and known for its precise workmanship and understated luxury. Crafted circa the 1950s in plat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and 1.58tcw Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a vivid 0.50 carat blue sapphire at its center. The sapphire is beautifully complemented by diamonds totaling approximate...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.09 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Three-stone sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural untreated oval sapphire center stone with 2 tapered baguette side diamonds in a three-stone platinum se...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.49 Carat Purple Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century 1940-1950 sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
13.60 Carat Natural Aquamarine Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
13.60 emerald cut aquamarine center stone with two emerald cut sapphires in a platinum cocktail setting. 1 natural Emerald cut untreated natural bright greenish blue Aqua, approx. t...
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
IGI Certified 19.58 Carat Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald and Multigem Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 19.58 Carat Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald and Multigem Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a vibrant combination of natural diamonds, sapphires, em...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire
Vintage 18k Gold & Platinum 1.98ct Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ballerina ring is an especially glamorous and collectible example of mid-century inspired gemstone jewelry, centered by a 1.98 carat silky blue sapphire surrounded by a ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Oval Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's three-stone sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Mounted with a 3.01ct oval deep blue sapphire center stone. Accented by a tapered baguette diamond on each side. The ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Statement Estate Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k yellow gold, diamond and natural sapphire ring. Central oval sapphire with four marquise cut sapphires and ten small round diamonds arranged in a cluster setting. Mand stamped "1...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Palasis GIA Certified 5.23 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s patented combination ring that converts to a pendant. Made by Palais. Patented as a "Ringdant". 5.23ct deep blue well cut unique shield cut GIA certified center sapphire with...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond, Sapphire, and Emerald Panther Ring, 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Diamond, Sapphire, and Emerald Panther Ring in 18 Karat Gold. The Panther is holding a sapphire, and the eyes are Emerald. The sapphire weighs 6.45 carats, and the diamodns weigh 3...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.17 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco White Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic 1930’s art deco square sapphire round diamond engraved and filigree ring in 18k white gold. 1 square blue sapphire SI, approx. .17ct 2 round brilliant cut diamonds G VS, a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail Ring 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds and 11.50ct Sapphire
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Top Length: 1,75 cm Top Width: 1,8 cm Top Height: 0,9 cm This cocktail ring is a magnificent expression of high-jewelry artistry, expertly crafted in 18kt yellow gold to provide a r...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.00 Carat Marquise Aquamarine Diamond Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Truly one of a kind 1950's aquamarine, sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. This ring begins with a stunning 15.00 carat marquise cut aqua mounted in a setting created out of 18k whit...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (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.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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