Platinum 1.37ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring #5231
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This rings 3.31-carat sapphire takes the spotlight within a radiant ballerina halo of baguette, marquise, and round diamonds. Raised 13 millimeters high on a double-split shank, the ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
5.14 Carats Natural Diamonds Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite cocktail Diamonds ring , in particular design, so elegant and refined style. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of class and charm on your look. Magnificent...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
True to its era this Art Deco diamond cluster ring is crafted in platinum and features a geometric saw pierced, mille-grain, bezel and bead settings set with early European cut with ...
Diamond, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hands down one of our favorite rings in the Jewelerette collection. Hand made and set in platinum the ring features only top quality goods. Vivid red rubies in oval shape grab attent...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely ring featuring a beautiful and fine quality tsavorite garnet. It weighs 1.50 carats and has a bright intense green color seen in top stones. It is accented by 0.90 carats of...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Platinum
Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek and stylish ring featuring a 6.18 carat star sapphire with a rich blue color. Adding to that it has a strong 6-rayed star (asterism) when a light hits the stone. Can be seen ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This petite ring features a natural oval cut sapphire and 12 round brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of .36 carats. Ring Size: 5 1/2 (can be sized) Metal Type: 1...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Emerald & Diamond Trio Ring
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Emerald & Diamond Trio Ring Three vivid marquise-cut emeralds are arranged in a graceful crown formation across the top of this yellow gold ring, creating a silhouette that...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 0.90ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF12-080426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is crafted in platinum and centers on a round faceted ruby weighing approximately 1.20 carats. The ruby is framed by a swirling design of round and tapered baguette diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Art Deco Diamond Platinum Milgrain Solitaire Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set .85 Carat Old European Cut Diamond. Surrounded and by .36tcw Single...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Diamond Bypass Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The opposite side showcases 6 baguette cut diamonds of VVSI clarity, weighing approximately 0.52 carats, along with 1 mixed triangular cut diamond of VVSI clarity, adding 0.12 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Ring with 1.65 Carats Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
this is an amazing ring with diamond : 1.65carats gold : 8.19 gms Please read my reviews to make yourself comfortable. I don't want to sell just one time but make customers for lif...
Diamond
Natural Diamond Ring with 1.56 Carats Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
this is an amazing ring with diamond : 1.56carats gold : 8.58 gms Please read my reviews to make yourself comfortable. I don't want to sell just one time but make customers for lif...
Diamond
Aquamarine, Diamonds, Onyx, Platinum Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic ring in platinum structure mounted with a central aquamarine and,laterally, a structure studded with diamonds and an onyx. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Natural Diamond Ring with 1.62 Carats Diamond in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
this is an amazing ring with diamond : 1.62 carats gold : 2.33 gms Please read my reviews to make yourself comfortable. I don't want to sell just one time but make customers for li...
Diamond
Diamond Blossom Multi-Finger Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Blossom Multi-Finger Ring This sculptural diamond ring features a series of floral motifs crafted with mixed-cut diamonds that create dimension, texture, and soft movement a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring with 1.00 Carats Diamond in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
this is an amazing ring with diamond :1.00 carats gold : 4.400 gms Please read my reviews to make yourself comfortable. I don't want to sell just one time but make customers for li...
Diamond
Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD gems...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.57 Carat Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
38 White Round Diamonds: 1.39 Carats 9 White Baguette Diamonds: 1.00 Carats 5 White Marquise Diamonds: 0.18 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 28.22 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carats Natural Diamonds Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Diamonds ring in intricate design, so elegant and refined . Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of glamour and sophistication on your look. Stunning ring co...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely treasure from the Art Deco era, circa 1930. It features a 1.25 carat European-cut diamond in its center which is bezel set along with two other diamonds above and below it. ...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,925
Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bright and stylish ring featuring fine rubies and diamonds! The center ruby weighs 0.92 carats and has a bright vivid slightly pinkish red color, typical of Burmese stones. On the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Purple Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Featuring an extra fine purple sapphire, this sleek platinum ring is one of our favorites! The gem sapphire weighs 2.18 carats and has a bright vivid purple color with excellent bril...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s 2.50 Carat Diamonds Square Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold featuring Baguette and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.50 carats. Circa 1980s Size 5, resizable
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s 0.95 Carat Diamonds Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring Baguette and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.95 carat. Circa 1980s Size 7 1/2, resizable
Diamond, 18k Gold
IGI Certified Diamond Ring 1 Carats Total Platinum
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the IGI Laboratory Certificate #38J040522110 55 Diamonds = 1 Carats ( Clarity: VS; Color: E-F ) Cut: Round, Baguette Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing avail...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Two Old European-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.30 carats, FG color and VS clarity, shine vertically from the center of a navette-shaped mount, embellished with four single-cu...
Diamond, Platinum
Beautiful Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Blue Topaz ring surrounded by 37 brilliant-cut round Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.60 ct.facet-cut Blue Topaz; beautifully crafted in 14k white gold with open gallery. Ring ...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
Natural 2.11carats Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a diamond. The ...
Diamond
$2,058Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Pearl Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Divine and luxurious looking Ice Diamond Ring with seed pearls hand woven with pave diamonds around. Ring Size: 7 ( can be sized ) 18k:3.38g Diamond:1.87ct Pearl:3ct
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Marquise Diamond, Emerald and OEC Diamond Platinum Navette Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant Finely detailed Marquise Diamond, Emerald and OEC Diamond Platinum Navette Vintage Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set .70 Carat Marquise D...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural 1.98Carats Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a diamond. The ...
Diamond
Natural 1.56Carats Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a diamond. The ...
Diamond
Natural 0.51Carats Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a diamond. The ...
Diamond
Natural 1.62Carats Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a diamond. The ...
Diamond
Natural 1.00cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a diamond. The ...
Diamond
$1,108
Gold Diamond Topaz Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Retro ring in 14kt yellow gold composed of a central topaz and 4 diamonds at the extremities. diamonds 0.25kt topaz 4.00kt tot weight 7.6gr r.f groa For any enquires, please contac...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring, 3 Carat, VS Clarity
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Distinctive and timeless, this vintage platinum diamond cluster ring showcases an intricate arrangement of 76 diamonds in various cuts, totaling approximately 3 carats. The diamonds ...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Gold Multicolor Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Crafted in radiant 18K yellow gold, this Multicolor Tourmaline Diamond Ring from Tresor Collection’s Dazzle line is a bold, expressive celebration of natural color. The ring features...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant platinum made ring featuring 2 intense green tsavorites weighing a total of 0.86 carats. Surrounding them are 0.89 carats of round brilliant and marquise-shape diamonds se...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Platinum
2.56ct Oval Light Green Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 2.56 ct. Color/Clarity: Light Green VS2 Certifications: GIA Size: 6.25 Metal: 18K white gold Weight: 6.96 grams The 2.56-carat Oval Light Green Diamond Cocktail Ring i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Modern Australian Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A modern styled platinum ring featuring a 1.15 carat Australian black opal with excellent play-of-color. Large and bright flashes of green, yellow and some blues can be seen across t...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire Ring A cabochon sapphire ring accented by 14 round cut diamonds. Accompanied by AGL certificate stating sapphire is of Ceylon origin Approximate Sapphire Weig...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-Century Three-Row Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Three rows of diamonds shimmer across the top half of this classic, gently domed band ring. The center row is slightly raised and features seven round-brilliant cut diamonds while th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 0.25ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF01-070726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An elegant estate platinum half-eternity band featuring an alternating pattern of marquise-cut deep blue sapphires and baguette-cut diamonds. The sapphires display a rich, velvety mi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18K White Gold Emerald & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
A dramatic 18K white gold emerald and diamond cocktail ring, designed as an asymmetrical cluster of vivid green emeralds and numerous round brilliant-cut diamonds. The composition ra...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with five diamonds. Diamonds 0.66 ct Total Weight 1.90 gr RF *GGIG (F120) Italian Size 16 Usa Size 7.5 French Size...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simple and elegant ring featuring an 18.80 carat blue star sapphire with excellent asterism (6-ray star effect). It is complemented by 2 marquise shaped diamonds weighing 0.27 cara...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
IGI Certified Diamond Ring 1 Carats Total Platinum
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the IGI Laboratory Certificate #38J040522110 55 Diamonds = 1 Carats ( Clarity: VS; Color: E-F ) Cut: Round, Baguette Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing avail...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamonds, Platinum Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Shiny ring in platinum structure composed of two central drops of emerald and blue sapphire that are surrounded by a crown of diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian mast...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Yellow Sapphire Diamond Flower Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cocktail ring in a modern flower design featuring a mix of gemstones. This beautiful ring features Four oval cut yellow Sapphires with a total Carat weight of .92 set around a .03 ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, Silver
Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a sophisticated design. The gold ret...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
GIA 2.50 Ct L VVS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring Platinum 18K Gold 6.5
Located in Media, PA
Superb Custom-Made 3.10 TCW Elongated Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring Up for sale is a breathtaking, brand-new, and completely unworn custom-crafted diamond estate-style ring. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
IGI Certified Diamond Ring 1 Carats Total Platinum
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the IGI Laboratory Certificate #38J040522110 55 Diamonds = 1 Carats ( Clarity: VS; Color: E-F ) Cut: Round, Baguette Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing avail...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$1,407Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Diamond shape Ring with hand sewn pearls with pear shape Ice Diamond in center. The back of the ring also has a gorgeous gold cut work. Ring Size 6.5 (can be sized) 18k: ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1.5 Carats Natural Diamonds Flowers Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This stunning 1.51 carat pear and round shape natural diamond engagement band ring is a true beauty. The ring is made of 14k rose gold and features a pavé setting style with a slight...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This striking vintage cocktail ring features a round, natural blue sapphire weighing approximately 0.85 carats at its center. Baguette diamonds radiate outward in a fan pattern, crea...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18k White Gold Three-Stone Princess and Emerald Cut Engagement Ring Size 6
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Three-Stone Engagement Ring Features .75 ct Princess Cut Center Stone Color: Appx H Clarity: Appx I1 Supported by Two Accent Emerald Cut Diamonds Total Weight of Accents = 0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful black opal from Australia takes center stage! It weighs 1.94 carats and has excellent play of color as bright flashes of predominantly red as well as blue and green can b...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Mandarin Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely platinum ring featuring a fine spessartine garnet with a rich royal orange color giving it the trade name “mandarin.” It weighs 6.92 carats and has exceptional clarity for a...
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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