Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Art Nouveau period Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Platinum. Ca. 1900s -1910s, worn Swedish hallmarks : 18 K, three crow...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
1946 Ring 0.45 ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 7US / 3.2gr
Located in SE
Renaissance-styled ring featuring solid 18K Orange - Yellow Gold band with articulated shoulders. Natural rose cut Diamond in Silver bezel measures Ø 4.5 mm x 1.7 mm deep / about 0.4...
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Thee Stone Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS8.25/3.3gr
Located in SE
Old cluster ring, a fine example of early XX-century taste. Platinum on Gold openwork crown, band tested solid 14K Yellow Gold, hallmarked 585. The Crown is 13 mm x 7.5 mm at axes ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1906 Ring natural 0.35ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.25 / 1.8 gr
Located in SE
A ring with band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with shoulders and cross-haired bezel in Platinum featuring natural old European diamond cut Diamond Ø 4.15 mm x 2.2 mm deep / ca 0.35 ct , ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Halo Ring natural Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.75 /2.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Ca. 1920s -1930s , German maker's and Swedish customs hallmarks confirming 18K Gold. Crown is 7.5 x...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1926 Nordic Ring 0.36ct Diamond solid 23K Gold Platinum Ø7US / 5.4gr
Located in SE
Fine 23K Antique Wedding Ring in original leather and silk box. Brilliant cut diamond Ø 4.25 mm / ca. 0.36 ct / color ca.G,H / VS mounted in Platinum setting. Made in Sweden. Make...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco German Ring Diamonds solid 14K White Gold Ø US5 / 1.55 gr
Located in SE
German ring , Art - Deco period, hand - made ca. 1920s- 1930s, hallmarked 585, metal tested solid 14K White Gold. Openwork crown 15 x 9 x 3mm deep with natural old diamond cut diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1923 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct Ruby 0.45ct Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5.5 /2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Swedish Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Swedish hallmarks, 18K. Maker's hallmarks of C.G. Hallberg - one of the most prominent and top rated ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1925 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Ruby 0.3ct Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS8.25/3.5gr
Located in SE
Beautiful 99 years old Swedish Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Claw set Natural Ruby of old European diamond cut : Ø 4.5 mm x 2.75 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Austrian Ring Pearl 0.6 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold Silver Ø US 7.25 /2.9gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Austrian Ring with parts in solid 14K Rose Gold and Silver decorated with a Pearl and natural rose cut Diamonds. Ca. 1900 - 1920s -1930s , period Austrian hallmarks conf...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Men Ring natural 10.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Size US8 / 13gr
Located in SE
Ring for Men, "Gypsy Style ", featuring bezel set natural untreated semitransparent Blue Sapphire, flanked with 4 diamond cut Diamonds in white Gold clusters. Not hallmarked, metal...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1914 Finish Ring natural 0.25ct Diamond solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US6.75 /4.17gr
Located in SE
A Ring with wide shoulders and flower crown featuring a claw set natural old *European diamond cut Diamond Ø3.75mm / ca. 0.25 ct. color ca.F,G/VS Crown is 9mm at its widest x 3.5 mm ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 0.1 ct Diamond solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS6 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
A Diamond ring in solid 18K Gold and Platinum, likely hand - made in USA ca. 1920s - 1930s. Hallmarked " Plat for Platinum , 18ct. Diamond of old European cut Ø 2.75 mm x 1.6 mm de...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum ring with one baguette cut diamond that weighs 0.71 carat, 6 old mine cut diamonds that weigh 0.09 carat, and 22 emeralds that weigh 0.55 carat. An art deco recreation, this...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Ring 1ct Sapphire 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose ØUS 5.5 / 3.4gr
Located in SE
This old ring has a navette or boat-shaped crown with a Silver top on solid 14K Rose Gold set with marquise cut natural Blue Sapphire surrounded with 16 old diamond cut Diamonds on t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Halo Ring 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 9US/ 2.58 gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo Ring with Diamonds, ca 1920s -1930s, likely US made . Band in solid 18K Yellow Gold (tested). Crown with top in Platinum holding 7 old diamond cut Diamonds. Hallmarked 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique German Cluster Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US7.5/ 6 gr
Located in SE
German cluster Ring ca 1920s- 1930s with carved band and shoulders in solid 14ct Yellow /Orange toned Gold with Silver crown holding 7 eight-cut Diamonds. The central setting can be ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold
1878 Ring 0.5ct Diamond Enamel solid 18K Ø US5.5 / 2.26gr
Located in SE
A Ring with engraved and enameled shoulders, central Silver cluster featuring heart rose cut Diamond 5.5 mm x 4.4 mm / ca. 0.5 ct. color ca. N - P, VS. The back of the stone is close...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique French Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.25US / 12gr
Located in SE
Ca. 19th - early 20 cent. French Ruby and Diamonds ring in solid 14K Rose Gold. Hallmarked with French hallmarks on the back side of the shank. The band is 16 mm at its widest and ...
Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Ring 0.6 ct. Ruby 0.5 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Art Nouveau period Ruby and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Silver. Ca. 1900s -1910s, no hallmarks. Band and bridge in solid 1...
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Ring 0.5ct Diamond Green Enamel solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 5.75 US /3.1 gr
Located in SE
A Ring from ca. late XIX - early XX cent. Shoulders covered with dark Green Enamel, claw set cluster in Silver featuring trillion rose cut Diamond 5 mm x 5 mm x 5mm / ca. 0.5ct. The ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage Alliance Ring Diamonds Rubies solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.25 /2.5 gr
Located in SE
Alliance Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with 9 pave set brilliant cut Diamonds and Rubies Ø 1.75 mm / ca 0.02ct. each. Color of Diamonds ca. F,G / VVS. All stones have open backs. Cus...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA-Certified Unheated 2.25ct Peach Sapphire in 14K White Gold Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We're in love with this boldly included natural sapphire. The GIA report (included with the ring) calls the color "yellowish orange," but in most lights, the color might be better d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Antique Unheated Rose Cut Sapphire Ring 14k Rose Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Here we have a gorgeous Edwardian Era unheated sapphire in 14k gold ring. The ring top is an original with a new ring band. It is absolutely beautiful and is accompanied by a GIA cer...
Sapphire, Rose Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.5 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and investment-worthy sapphire ring centered with a 10.53 carat Natural Violetish Blue Sapphire, certified by GIA as Ceylon origin with no indications of heat treatmen...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique late Baroque (Rococo), Diamond, Blue Enamel Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique late Baroque Diamond and Blue Enamel Eight pointed Star Ring (Rococo/ Georgian period) A small portion of History, more 250 years old!!! (Iberian, Catalan not hallmarked). ...
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 33.44 Carat Natural "Blue" Aquamarine Diamonds Ring Vivid
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine Collections GIA Certified 32.34ct. Natural Aquamarine Ring Excellent clean clarity Octagonal Step cut (emerald cut). Vivid Blue Aqua color. Brilliant sparkles from a...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 7.72 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified 7.72 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring This exceptional ring showcases a rare 7.72 carat vivid green Colombian emerald, certified by GRS The emerald, f...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.06 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond F/SI1 GIA Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
It features a 1.06 carat Old Mine Cut diamond in a modern 14 karat, 2.5mm wide white gold setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.5 /2.3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Ca. 1900s - 1930s , hallmarked 765. Openwork Crown : 9.3 mm x 8.5mm x 4.3mm deep. Bezel set natural Blue ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1890s Victorian 14K 3.67 Ct Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American Size 6.25
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1890s Victorian 14K 3.67 Ct Diamond Antique Ring Handmade American Size 6.25 Size 6.25 4.1 gram Handmade, no damage, in good condition 9.8~9.4 mm wide by 5.4 mm deep Top Top ligh...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage cluster / cocktail Ring decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds. Likely European, ca. 1950s - 1960s. Band hallmarked 375 / made of solid 9K Yellow Gold. Openwork dome s...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
1938 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K White Gold ØUS5.75 / 1.9 gr
By GD&Co
Located in SE
Elegant Emerald and Diamonds Ring with curved band in solid 18ct White Gold with bezel set natural emerald cut Emerald stone 4.5 mm x 4 mm x 3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct of vivid Green...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø8US/ 3.7gr
Located in SE
Old Diamond Ring, likely dates to late 19th- early 20th century. No hallmarks. Hollow band in solid 14K Rose Gold , floral ornamentation on the band. Openwork Crown 11mm x 10 mm x ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
1962 Ring natural 8ct Cornflower Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25/ 6.5gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters decorated with large sized natural, transparent, very likely untreated, light Cornflower Blue Sapphire likely of Ceylon origin. E...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Platinum GIA 1.02ct Old Mine Cut N VS2 Diamond Solitaire Pendant Handmade Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Handmade Open Link Chain! --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Rectangular Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - N Color - VS2 Clarity - 1.02ct (exact - certified) **See Certification D...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 12ct Citrine Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US 7.25 / 7.5gr
Located in SE
A Citrine Ring, band with divided shoulders and crown in solid 14ct Greenish Yellow Gold featuring claw set natural Yellow - Orange Citrine stone oval cut 21 mm x 13 mm x 7.75 mm d...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
1937 Nordic Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.75US / 3.75 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Emerald and Diamonds Ring made in 1937. The crown is composite with the top parts in Silver, all other parts are solid 18K Yellow Gold. Natural emerald cut Emerald stone o...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique German Halo Ring 2.25ct Turquoise Diamonds solid 14K GoldØ5US/2.3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring from ca. late 19th - early 20th century period. Double band and crown 12mm x 10mm x 4.75mm deep in solid 14K Yellow Gold with mounted natural Turquoise cu...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Ring 0.6 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold ØUS6 / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Elegant Emerald and Diamonds European Ring with curved band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold + bezel set natural emerald cut Emerald stone 5 mm x 4.55 mm x 3.15 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct of deep...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique German Ring Emerald Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.75US / 3gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds. Eye - shaped crown measures 14 mm x 6 mm x 5 mm deep. Emerald is oval cut 3 mm x 2.5 mm x 1.5 mm deep / ca. 0.15ct . There are...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antiquee Ring 0.3ct Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 /3.2g
Located in SE
Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds. Emerald and Diamonds Halo type Ring made in Europe ca.1920s -1930s. Metal of band in solid 18K Gold, crown in Silver. Emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique European Ring 1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 US /2.7gr
Located in SE
Fine Antique Ring made in ca. late XIX - early XX century. Solid 18K Orange - Yellow Gold band with scaly decorations on the shoulders. Round rose cut Diamond in Silver bezel measur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Colombian Emerald 14.00 carats and Diamond Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1...
Emerald, Platinum
Antique Halo Ring 0.6ct Sapphire 0.32ct Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø12.5US/ 7.3 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Halo Ring. Band in solid 18K Greenish Yellow Gold with Silver openwork crown featuring natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds. No hallmarks, European made ca 1900 s -...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
1.28ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous original 1.28ct old mine cut diamond takes centre stage, and is proudly mounted in an eight claw, open back setting.
Diamond, Platinum
1924 Art Deco Nordic Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5/1.5gr
Located in SE
Ring created in 1924, the band in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with three rows of 12 natural Rubies, Diamonds, and Sapphires. Rubies and Sapphires ca 1.8 mm x 1.5 mm /ca 0.03ct e...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1967 Ring All Seeing Eye Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 4.6 gr.
Located in SE
All Seeing Eye Ring with an old diamond cut Ruby Ø 2.5 mm / 0.06ct inside rhombus shaped cluster in White Gold or Platinum. 18K Gold band. Swedish hallmarks,made in 1967 (year ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
6 Carat Old Mine Platinum Solitaire Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum Solitaire Diamond Drop Earrings These elegant handcrafted earrings feature: 1 brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.97 carats, color Top (F), clarity VSI 1 brilliant-cut diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1971 Ring natural 30ct. Sphalerite solid 18K Gold ØUS4.75 / 12 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Orange Sphalerite of " Honey blende " type cabochon cut 23mm x 14.3mm x 8 mm deep / ca. 30ct. likely of Spanish origin. Very reflective ...
18k Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and 22 Carat Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This remarkable ring, dating back to 1857, is a beautiful testament to the timeless elegance of 19th-century jewellery design. The ring is beautifully centred with a fantastic old m...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1958 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald solid 18K Gold Ø US 7.5 / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with carved crown featuring a bezel set natural Emerald diamond cut cut Ø 5mm x 3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct. Crown 10 mm high x 7 mm deep. Swedish hallmarks, maker is GD&Co, Mal...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Halo Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 4.25 /2.55gr
Located in SE
Old Halo Ring from ca. late 19th early 20th cent. with Red Ruby 5 mm x 4 mm/ ca. 0.45ct and 10 old diamond cut Ø 1.5 mm / 0.015 ct each = Rock Crystal / White Quartz, White Spine...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1906 Ring Red Glass Paste solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 1.3 gr
Located in SE
Fine Art Nouveau period Ring n solid 18ct Yellow/ Orange tinted Gold with bezel set square cut Red Glass 4.75mm x 4.75mm x 2.2mm deep that realistically imitates Red Ruby. Swedish ...
18k Gold
1978 Swedish Ring 2ct. Orange Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS7 / 2.75 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Orange Sapphire( likely lab made ) , variation of cushion cut 6.5mm x 6.5mm x 3.5mm deep / ca. 2ct. Crown is 10mm high x 5mm deep,band is 2.6mm a...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 1.25ct. Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 1.3 gr
Located in SE
Fine Ring with plain shoulders decorated with a natural Blue Sapphire set in claws. Best choice for careful everyday wear. Swedish customs hallmarks , 18K, likely imported from Germ...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1949 Ring natural 2.5 ct. White Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25 / 2.75gr
Located in SE
Fine Ring with carved shoulders decorated with a natural White Sapphire set in claws. Swedish hallmarks : 18K, city of Stockholm. Marks of the year : Y8 / hand - made in 1949. N...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k Old Mine
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .08ct ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum GIA 1.20ct Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Pendant Handmade Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - Fiery Brilliant - L Color - I1 Clarity - 1.20ct (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** Total C...
Diamond, Platinum
1937 Nordic Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø8US / 2.85 gr
Located in SE
A Ring from distant 1937 with old European diamond cut Ruby (likely lab-made ) Ø 4.5 mm / ca. 0.5 ct mounted in 18K Yellow Gold band. Made in Sweden, hallmarked 18K,three crowns. Y...
Ruby, 18k Gold
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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