Diana M Platinum 6.83ct Oval Sapphire And 1.90cts Diamond Halo Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum 6.83ct no heat Ceylon sapphire (C. Dunaigre certified) set with 1.90cts tw of round diamonds in halo setting. Diana M. Jewels is a leading supplier of fine, high-quality jew...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
.925 Sterling Silver 9x7mm Oval Purple Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: .925 White Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 5.4 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 6, Cut: Excellent, Origin: Natural, Setting:...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver 9x7mm Oval Purple Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: .925 White Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 5.4 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 6, Cut: Excellent, Origin: Natural, Setting:...
White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Platinum Alexandrite & Diamond Halo Ring - Oval 1.70ctw GIA Floral Lace
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $60 Metal Content: 90% Platinum Stone Information Natural Alexandrite Carat(s): 1.07ct (carat stamp) Cut: Oval C...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Oval Cabochon .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $100 or Down 2 sizes for $60 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Oval Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .5...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
At its centre, this ring showcases a captivating oval-shaped natural sapphire, radiating a rich and vibrant hue that draws the eye in.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Citrine Ring. 2.90ct Oval Cut Citrine Round Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Citrine Stone Cut: Oval Cut Style: Art Deco Type: Birthstone Jewelry, Cocktail Ring This exquisite gemstone ring...
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 2.50 Oval Shape Diamond 18k Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Exclusive ring solitaire in 18k gold with natural oval cut diamond ct 2,50 G/SI1.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Solid Platinum 1.32ctw Oval Sapphire & Diamond Flared Beaded Textured Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Rich Blue Color - 7.1x5.6mm - 1.20ctw (exact) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pavé Set - VS2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 12.80 carats Oval Tanzanite & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in Platinum Oval Tanzanite & Diamond Ring features an Oval shaped Tanzanite in the center with Six Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Oval Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1980s
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Oval Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring circa 1980s. * The Oval Ruby and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring was made in the 1980s.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.01ct Platinum and Oval Cut Light Pink Diamond Ring
Located in New York, US
Centering a Light Pink oval diamond, flanked by 2 oval diamonds, accented by a diamond halo. - Light Pink diamond weighs 1.01 carat - Oval side diamonds weighing a total of approxi...
Pink Diamond, Platinum
“Jeff Cooper Vintage Oval Tanzanite Diamond Ring in Two-Tone”
By Jeff Cooper
Located in New York, NY
Brand Jeff Cooper Material: 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Condition: Pre-Owned Tanzanite: 1.70ctw Diamond: 0.22 Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: Size: 5,25 Width: 6mm Thickness: ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Oval Cut Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a YELLOW sapphire and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Oval Emerald, Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD, TOURMALINE gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid White Gold 1.5ctw Floating Oval Sapphire & Diamond Chevron Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 6.2mm (0.24")(at the sapphire), 2.6mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7mm rise off the finger Condition: 1 diamond has a tiny chip.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval 1.12ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Oval Tanzanite Cts 2.12 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Set in 4.32 grams of luminous 18k white gold and framed by ten brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.69 carats, this ring radiates timeless sophistication.
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Emerald oval and Diamond Engagement Ring In 18K White Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Centering an oval shape emerald, accented by 18round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Trillion Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape ruby in total of 3.06 Carat decorated by 2 colorless trillion shape diamonds i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape ruby in total of 1.27 Carat decorated by 8 colorless round shape diamonds in t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Sapphire Trillion Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold classy ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of an oval shape sapphire 1.64 Carat decorated by 2 trillion shape colourless diamonds in total of 0.55 Ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K white gold stunning ring is from our Timeless Collection. It is made of a beautiful oval shape ruby in total of 1.94 Carat decorated by 10 colorless round shape diamonds in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
0.87 ct total weight Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire 14K White Gold Engagement Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.14 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
You are viewing a magnificent GIA Certified 10.14 carat Fancy Yellow diamond ring, centered by a natural oval modified brilliant-cut diamond with strong presence, beautiful brightnes...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Solid Platinum 3.96ctw Oval Cut Aquamarine & Round Diamond Classic Style Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarines - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Blue Color - 3.85ct (exact, stamped) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong set -...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
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.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
19.48 Carat Oval Lavender Jadeite Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A 19.48 carat oval-shaped lavender jadeite jade, surrounded by 128 round-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.93 carats, all elegantly set in 9.25 grams of 18K yellow gold cocktail ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Solid Platinum GIA 1.56ctw Oval No Heat Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - No Heat - Mozambique - 1.05ct (exact stamped) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info *...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Cluster Band - 14k Oval 1.05ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Tanzanites Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): .96ctw Cut: Ov...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Garnet Flower Cluster And Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This lovely flower cluster ring features an oval faceted, burgundy garnet center, approximately 0.55 TCW, prong set, surrounded by petals of oval faceted, burgu...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
Sapphire Spiral Ring, Oval Sapphire Ring, Sapphire Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire Ring for Women Metal: 14k gold Total weight: 2.2 g depends from size - Main Stone: Sapphire - Shape: Oval - Total Carat Weight: approx 1 cts. - No. of Stones: 1 - Colo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
Sapphire Spiral Ring, Oval Sapphire Ring, Sapphire Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire Ring for Women Metal: 14k gold Total weight: 2.2 g depends from size - Main Stone: Sapphire - Shape: Oval - Total Carat Weight: aprox 1 cts. - No. of Stones: 1 - Color...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,262Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.20ct Oval Vivid Green Tsavorite & 0.24ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold Total weight: 5.1 grams Tsavorite: Natural, vivid green, no enhancement, oval cut, 1.20 carats, 8.5 x 5.8 mm Diamonds:...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.08ct Three-Stone Oval Diamond and 0.35ct Round Diamonds Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold 1.08ct Three-Stone Oval Diamond and 0.35ct Round Brilliant Diamonds Ring Style:Three-Stone Oval Diamond Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 1.08...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1.38ct Fancy Light Brown Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exotic 18k rose gold ring is captivating with its 1.03ct Fancy Light Brown Yellow-SI2 oval cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval & Princess Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A super cool and unique diamond ring! It features an oval-shape diamond weighing 2.02 carats and a princess-cut diamond weighing 1.27 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
14K White Gold Ring with Oval Cut Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
At its heart are three vivid oval-cut blue sapphires totaling 1.72 carats, their rich hue beautifully contrasted by two sparkling oval-cut diamonds totaling 0.98 carats.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 2.77ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 2.37ct Cut: Oval Color:...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval 0.43ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .35c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst Spiral Ring, Oval Amethyst Ring, Amethyst Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst Ring for Women Metal: 14k gold Total weight: 1.9 g depends from size - Main Stone: Amethyst - Shape: Oval - Total Carat Weight: aprox 1.4 cts. - No. of Stones: 1 - Col...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
Garnet Spiral Ring, Oval Garnet Ring, Garnet Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Garnet Ring for Women Metal: 14k gold Total weight: 1.9 g depends from size - Main Stone: Garnet - Shape: Oval - Total Carat Weight: aprox 1.2 cts. - No. of Stones: 1 - Color G...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 2.50 F/VS1 Oval Shape Diamond 18K Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning ring come in 18k gold, with dazzling Diamond of 2,50 carats , in perfect oval shape , F color, VS1 clarity , very sparkly!
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Emerald and Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring In 18 Karat Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
The details are as follows : Composed of 5 oval shaped emeralds, accented by round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Estate 18k White Gold Green Emerald Oval Cut & Diamond Engagement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant and refined, this 18K white gold ring showcases a captivating oval-cut green emerald weighing 2.00 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$961Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval Emerald 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald and diamonds 14k gold ring. Emerald engagement ring. Oval emerald ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$8,230Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Yellow gold Oval Eternity Diamond Ring '4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 20 Oval shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 4.00 carat set in a shared prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WH...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$8,516Sale Price / item|30% Off
18 Karat White Gold Oval Eternity Diamond Ring '4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 20 Oval shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 4.00 carat set in a shared prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WH...
Diamond, White Gold
$8,230Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold Oval Eternity Diamond Ring '4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 20 Oval shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 4.00 carat set in a shared prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WH...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$6,603Sale Price / item|30% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Eternity Diamond Ring '3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 22 Oval shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 3.00 carat set in a shared prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WH...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$6,316Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Eternity Diamond Ring '3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 22 Oval shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 3.00 carat set in a shared prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WH...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$8,516Sale Price / item|30% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Eternity Diamond Ring '4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 20 Oval shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 4.00 carat set in a shared prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WH...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$8,230Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat White Gold Oval Eternity Diamond Ring '4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 20 Oval shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 4.00 carat set in a shared prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WH...
Diamond, White Gold
$6,316Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Rose gold Oval Eternity Diamond Ring '3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Eternity Ring showcase perfectly matched 22 Oval shape Natural Diamonds in a total weight of 3.00 carat set in a shared prongs ring Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WH...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Platinum GIA 2.99ctw Oval Pastel Pink Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Pastel Pink Color - 2.66ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Natural Genuine Diamond...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified Platinum Tacori 1.80ct Oval Cut Diamond on 0.72ctw Solitaire Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA Certified Platinum Tacori 1.80ct Oval Cut Diamond on 0.72ctw Solitaire Ring Style: Solitaire Ring Designer: Tacori Material: Platinum Diamond Details: This ring features 1.80 ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Yellow 1.12 Ct Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellow Diamond ring. Center stone: 1.12ct Oval cut Fancy Yellow SI1 diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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