Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large Navajo turquoise ring, marked 'Charles Johnson'. Sterling.
Vintage 1960s American Native American Cluster Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large Navajo turquoise ring, marked 'Charles Johnson'. Sterling.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and Royston turquoise ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Carrico Lake turquoise and sterling ring stamped "EP."
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Morenci turquoise ring set in sterling silver with twisted rope border and palmette design.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Boho Navajo Turquoise Ring Set in Sterling Silver 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace timeless Southwestern charm with this Vintage Boho Navajo Turquoise Ring, expertly handcrafted in sterling silver.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
W & M Sterling Silver Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stunning Sterling Silver W & M Turquoise Ring .75 diameter x .5 W size 8 Preowned vintage condition Refer to images
Stone, Sterling Silver
Navajo Chimney Butte Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise ring by Chimney Butte. Single turquoise stone surrounded by twisted rope border and stamped sterling beads on top and bottom.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Handcrafted Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning hand crafted Navajo Turquoise ring Measuring 1.82 in. x 1. in.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Navajo Indian Turquoise 14K Gold Ring Feather Leaf Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and rare Native American Navajo Turquoise ring in 14 Karat Gold with a gorgeous Turquoise cabochon in a feather leaf flower motif design.
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Navajo Cerrillos Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Cerrillos turquoise and sterling ring. Large raised stone surrounded by double twisted rope border.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Bisbee Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Bisbee turquoise and sterling ring. Seven turquoise nuggests interspersed with sterling beads surrounded by hand stamped detail.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Asymmetrical Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Kingman Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling ring. Center stone surrounded by leaf design with leaves and beads all around band.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian white buffalo turquoise ring set in sterling silver.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian white buffalo turquoise ring set in sterling silver.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian white buffalo turquoise ring set in sterling silver.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and Golden Hill turquoise ring by Navajo silversmith Bernadine Begay Tsosie, stamped "BBT."
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Massive, one of a kind, custom Native American Navajo sterling silver, and highly collectible gem grade Golden Hill turquoise cluster statement ring in.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and sterling silver ring by Navajo Silversmith Jeff James.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and sterling silver by Navajo Silversmith Jeff James. Grade A quality natural, untreated turquoise stones in elongated shadow box surrounded by hand sta...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and sterling silver ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and sterling silver ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise and sterling silver ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Massive, one of a kind, custom Native American Navajo sterling silver, and highly collectible gem grade Golden Hills turquoise cluster statement ring in.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and sterling ring. Stunning stone of deep and light Golden Hill Turquoise set in beads, leaves and hand stamped palmettes.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Water Web Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver ring with large Water Web turquoise stone surrounded by classic twisted rope border and thick band.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Sterling silver and Royston turquoise ring. Exceptionally large, premium quality, natural, untreated stone elongated and surrounded by classic sterling silver beads atop a shadow box...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian Golden Hill turquoise and sterling ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Coral Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo ring with turquoise and coral old pawn ring.
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and Carlin Turquoise ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling silver ring. Single stone surrounded by elaborate sterling design with scrolling, feathers, and twisted rope border.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Bear Claw and Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Bear claw, Fox Mine turquoise, coral and sterling silver ring by Navajo Silversmith.
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and Carlin Turquoise ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Coral Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise and oxblood coral and sterling silver ring.
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
Navajo Sonoran Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and Sonoran turquoise ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and Kingman turquoise ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Large Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large single stone Navajo King's Manassa turquoise ring. With twisted rope, feather, and scroll border over shadowbox backdrop.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and sterling silver ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo White Buffalo turquoise and sterling silver adjustable ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Golden Hill turquoise and stering ring. Exceptional high grade stone with excellent colors and depth surrounded by classic sterling border.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring, Navajo, Mid 1900s
By Navajo
Located in Milford, DE
A Native American Navajo ring featuring a genuine turquoise cabochon set in a bezel in a decorative sterling silver base.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage ZIA Navajo Western Sterling Silver Feathery Blue Turquoise Ring 7.8g
By Navajo
Located in Addison, TX
Main Stone Color: Blue Base Metal: Sterling Silver Metal: Silver Metal Purity: 925 Brand: Zia Main Stone: Turquoise Color: Blue Number of Gemstones: 2 Ring Size: 9 Vintage: Yes Hallm...
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Handmade Navajo 14k Yellow Gold Matrix Turquoise Floral Leaf Ring
By Navajo
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon - Bezel Set - Matrix Turquoise Green Blue - 18.7x13mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 11.27 Grams Ring Si...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Buffalo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo white buffalo turquoise ring set in sterling silver.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Turquoise and Sterling Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Silver and turquoise ring attributed to Dan Lewis. Single stone ring, having large stone with silver and quartz matrix, surrounded by detailed leaf, twisted rope border, and sterling...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
NATIVE AMERICAN 1970 Sculptural Ring In .925 Sterling Silver & Arizona Turquoise
By Navajo
Located in Miami, FL
Native American sculptural ring with turquoises. This is a striking tribal statement ring, created in Arizona by Navajo Native American artisans in the late 1970s.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Cluster Ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Stunning vintage cocktail ring is a testament to the artistry of Navajo silversmithing.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Sterling Turquoise Ring Size 7
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful vintage ring is sterling silver with a genuine turquoise stone.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Navajo Five Stone Turquoise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Native American Navajo Five Stone Turquoise Ring c.1950's Height: 30.74mm Width: 28.7mm Weight: 9.46 grams Size US 8 - can be sized
Turquoise, Silver
Vintage Teddy Goodluck Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Navajo statement ring by Teddy Goodluck features an elongated turquoise cabochon displaying blue-green color with prominent brown matrix.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Teddy Goodluck Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Navajo statement ring by Teddy Goodluck features an exceptionally elongated turquoise cabochon with blue-green color and areas of brown matrix.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Teddy Goodluck Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Navajo statement ring by Teddy Goodluck centers on a substantial shield-shaped turquoise cabochon with vivid blue color and prominent dark matrix.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Teddy Goodluck Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver ring by Teddy Goodluck presents a substantial statement-scale profile.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cabochon Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Navajo ring. In silver and bezel set with a large oval turquoise cabochon.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Teddy Goodluck Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This substantial sterling silver statement ring centers an elongated freeform turquoise cabochon displaying blue-green coloration with areas of brown matrix. The stone is framed by a...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Navajo Nugget Turquoise Ring - Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is massive in size with Nuggets of Turquoise set in Sterling Silver. It is Hallmarked inside Ring.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Navajo Turquoise Ring
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Large Navajo ring, sterling, unmarked. The color and matrix may indicate a Nevada mine. Beautiful piece circa 1960s. A large size 7, just a little short of 7 1/4.
Navajo Native American Sterling Multi Stone Ring
By Navajo
Located in Montreal, QC
Navajo native American sterling silver with a central turquoise surrounded by multi color stones including lapis, malachite, onyx, turquoise each.
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Ring, Size 7
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Native American Navajo silver ring. Features a bezel-set turquoise in a unique tooled border.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo-American Indian Raymond Delgarito Turquoise & Sterling Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Navajo-American Indian ring by Raymond Delgarito features a turquoise stone in a heavily carved sterling silver setting.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Navajo Turquoise Nugget Ring by Benny Touchine
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a fantastic vintage turquoise and sterling silver Navajo ring that is in great condition and HUGE!
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Native American Sterling Silver & Turquoise Navajo Ring, Size 10.25
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Navajo ring, with turquoise set into sterling silver.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Coral & Turquoise Sterling Silver Leaf Ring, Size 4.75
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gorgeous silver ring with turquoise and coral. Hand-made leaf motif in sterling silver. Size: 4.75. Metal: 0.925 sterling silver. Weight: 12.1 grams.
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo American Indian Signed “M”Turquoise Sterling Ring, Size 8
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Navajo American sterling silver Indian ring has a multi-color turquoise stone surrounded with a sterling rib border.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Tom Moore Sterling Silver Turquoise and Coral Ring, Size 5.5
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gorgeous Native American silver ring featuring a feather design. Created by Navajo artisan Tom Moore.
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Turquoise Red Coral Inlay 14 Karat Gold Band Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Vintage c1980s 14K yellow gold deadstock Navajo inlay band with onyx, turquoise, red coral and mother of pearl.
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Herbert Joe Turquoise & Coral Ring, Sz 10
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a very well made detailed Native American piece by Navajo silversmith Herbert Joe. The ring measures 3/4" wide x 1" long and weighs 15.0 grams. The ring is a size 10 and can...
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Ben Yazzie Navajo Native American Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Native American Navajo Ben Yazzie sterling silver ring and turquoise stone size 7 1/2.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
David Griego 14 Karat Yellow Gold Navajo Turquoise Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Griego Material: 14k yellow gold Size: 9 Weight: 10.52 grams
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Ring with Turquoise and Coral Cabochons
By Navajo
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisitely craft Native American Navajo tribe ring. This tapered sterling silver band features coral and turquoise cabochons set in sawtooth bezels.
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American LeRoy Begay Shadowbox Silver Turquoise Ring Size 7 3/4 #19871
By Navajo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and green turquoise shadowbox ring by Native American Navajo artisan LeRoy Begay.
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Navajo Francis Fred Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Navajo Francis Fred Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring Size 11- This lovely ring features one turquoise stone (13 mm x 11 mm x 6 mm) set in beautifully detailed sterling silver.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Philip Morse Sterling Silver Turquoise Navajo Gentlemans Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hefty sterling silver and turquoise ring by Native American jeweler Philip Morse. Ring is a finger size 11.5 - 12, the face of the ring measures 1.75" by 1.5" . Signed with the art...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Turquoise and Coral Ring Size 13
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage Southwestern ring is sterling silver with natural turquoise and coral stones.
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring by Navajo Artist Dan Whitegoat
Located in Towson, MD
This ring is a beautiful example of the jewelry made by the esteemed Navajo artist Dan Whitegoat.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Richard Begay Sterling Silver Turquoise Onyx Lapis Lazuli Navajo Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Custom made ring of turquoise, onyx and lapis lazuli inlaid in sterling silver and created by Richard Begay of Navajoland, Arizona. Face of the ring measures 1.75" by 1.5" and is a ...
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Native American Navajo Signed RLB Men's Turquoise Nugget Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome highly desirable Native American Navajo Signed RLB Designer 925 sterling silver men’s ring, centering a large Turquoise nugget in beautifully Hand crafted Sterling Silver fra...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Signed Zuni or Navajo Turquoise Inlay Estate 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An estate Native American statement ring, with 9 turquoise gems inlayed in a fashionable signet formation.
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling B.B. Blue Green Brown Turquoise Ring
Located in Bozeman, MT
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling B.B. Blue Green Brown Turquoise Ring Ring and turquoise measure 7.85 grams.
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
EUNICE J TSO Navajo Native American Feathers Cocktail Ring 14Kt Gold & Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
Navajo ring designed by Eunice J. Tso. This is a fabulous and very rare native American cocktail ring, created by the Navajo goldsmith Eunice J.
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
King’s Manassa Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring by Navajo Silversmith A. Lee
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Old King’s Manassa Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring by Navajo Silversmith Alfred Lee.
Sterling Silver
Fox turquoise sterling silver ring made by Navajo silversmith Leon Martinez
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Fox turquoise sterling silver ring by Navajo silversmith Leon Martinez.
Navajo Native American Natural Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Nottingham, GB
Navajo Native American Natural Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring Good condition From a private collection.
Sterling Silver
Frontier Falls Vintage Handmade Carico Lake Three Stone Ring - Size 8
By Sherman Jewelry
Located in Greeneville, TN
Vintage sterling silver ring with three stone Carico Lake turquoise ring by Navajo artist Max Sandoval.
Sterling Silver
The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories 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.