$28,636Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Oval Hidden Halo Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a remarkable center stone of oval G SI1 weighing 2.01 , secured in a eleg...
Diamond, Platinum
$10,128Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Oval Hidden Halo Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a remarkable center stone of oval J SI1 weighing 1.7 , secured in a elega...
Diamond, Platinum
$7,156Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.01 Carat Oval Three-Stone Curved Bypass Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating center stone composed of a oval diamond weighing 1.01 , rate...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Oval & Round Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.22 Color: I Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7204-08
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.01ct Oval East West Trellis Side Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring showcasing a mesmerizing oval G SI2 2.01 center diamond elegantly secured in a contemp...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.2ct Oval East West Trellis Side Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring showcasing a mesmerizing oval J SI1 1.2 center diamond elegantly secured in a contempo...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,622Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Oval Halo Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.01 Color: J Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 6245-14
Diamond, Platinum
$5,709Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Oval Halo Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.0 Color: F Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7636-03
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.9 Carat Oval Vine Band Nature Inspired Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with a stunning interplay of elegance and nature, this remarkable diamond ring features a mesmerizing oval center stone, weighing 0.9 and boasting an exquisite I and SI2 grade.
Diamond, Platinum
$5,134Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.82 Carat Oval Halo Ribbon Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Experience the allure of this beautifully crafted diamond ring, showcasing a stunning oval diamond at its center, weighing 0.82 and rad...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,595Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Oval Halo Ribbon Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Experience the allure of this beautifully crafted diamond ring, showcasing a stunning oval diamond at its center, weighing 1 and radiat...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.01ct Oval Multi-Petal Flower Bloom Vintage Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a mesmerizing oval J SI1 2.01 center stone.
Diamond, Platinum
$12,316Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.8 Carat Oval Vine Band Nature Inspired Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Crafted with a stunning interplay of elegance and nature, this remarkable diamond ring features a mesmerizing oval center stone, weighi...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.51 Carat Oval Halo Pave Openwork Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with an exceptional blend of artistry and elegance, this remarkable diamond ring features a stunning oval center stone weighing 2.51 , exhibiting a captivating G and VS2.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Oval Halo Pave Openwork Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with an exceptional blend of artistry and elegance, this remarkable diamond ring features a stunning oval center stone weighing 1.2 , exhibiting a captivating I and VS1.
Diamond, Platinum
$8,204Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Oval 3-Stone Past, Present & Future Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, Platinum
$8,654Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Oval 3-Stone Past, Present & Future Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, Platinum
$7,674Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Oval 3-Stone Past, Present & Future Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that marries timeless elegance with contemporary flair, featuring a magnificent center...
Diamond, Platinum
$17,680Sale Price / set|20% Off
2.46 Ct Natural Oval Diamond Wing Halo Ring Set in 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
"Instead of circling the center stone, the halo on this ring drops away beneath it — a cascading row of round diamonds that fans out from a split shank into a wide, wing-shaped curve...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This oval diamond ring features a central natural diamond surrounded by a halo ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Oval Halo French Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Discover a remarkable diamond ring that exemplifies luxury and brilliance, featuring a stunning oval diamond of 1.51 with a pristine J and an impressive SI2.
Diamond, Platinum
$8,328Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Oval Prong Set Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Discover the allure of this yellow gold diamond ring, featuring a stunning oval centerpiece weighing 1.2.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$8,401Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.35 Carat Oval Prong Set Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Discover the allure of this yellow gold diamond ring, featuring a stunning oval centerpiece weighing 1.35.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Oval Solitaire Four-Prong Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a captivating oval diamond center stone weighing 1.50.
Diamond, Platinum
C. DUNAIGRE Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 6.85 Carats Platinum
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in Platinum this exquisite ring showcases a stunning 6.50 carat oval-cut deep blue sapphire, certified by renowned gemological laboratory C.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 1.20ct Oval Multi-Petal Flower Bloom Vintage Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a mesmerizing oval H SI2 1.20 center stone.
Diamond, Platinum
$39,192Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.51ct Oval Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 2.51 Color: F Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold D...
Diamond, White Gold
$21,064Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.05ct Oval Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 2.05 Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$10,001Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.7ct Oval Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.7 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold DI...
Diamond, White Gold
$7,451Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.2ct Oval Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.2 Color: G Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold D...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$8,486Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.32ct Oval Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.32 Color: J Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold D...
Diamond, White Gold
$7,516Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.4 Carat Oval Cluster Vintage Flower Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Discover a stunning diamond ring that showcases an enchanting design featuring a central dazzling oval diamond weighing 1.4.
Diamond, White Gold
$9,473Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Oval Cluster Vintage Flower Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Discover a stunning diamond ring that showcases an enchanting design featuring a central dazzling oval diamond weighing 1.7.
Diamond, White Gold
$6,224Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Oval Cluster Vintage Flower Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Discover a stunning diamond ring that showcases an enchanting design featuring a central dazzling oval diamond weighing 1.21.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Vintage Oval Milgrain Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating oval J SI1 1.7 center stone, exquisitely prong set to enhanc...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.9 Carat Vintage Oval Milgrain Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating oval J VS1 0.9 center stone, exquisitely prong set to enhanc...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Oval Antique Milgrain Engraved Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 2.01 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Oval Antique Milgrain Engraved Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.2 Color: I Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold DI...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.3 Carat Vintage Oval Milgrain Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating oval G SI2 1.3 center stone, exquisitely prong set to enhanc...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.88 Carat Oval Antique Milgrain Engraved Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.88 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold D...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.6 Carat Oval Cluster Vintage Flower Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Discover a stunning diamond ring that showcases an enchanting design featuring a central dazzling oval diamond weighing 1.6.
Diamond, White Gold
$13,087Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.52 Carat Twisted Band Oval Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your collection with this stunning diamond ring featuring a magnificent oval diamond centerpiece, weighing an impressive 1.52.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,374Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Twisted Band Oval Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your collection with this stunning diamond ring featuring a magnificent oval diamond centerpiece, weighing an impressive 1.01.
Diamond, White Gold
$5,055Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.79 Carat Twisted Band Oval Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your collection with this stunning diamond ring featuring a magnificent oval diamond centerpiece, weighing an impressive 0.79.
Diamond, White Gold
$5,458Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.9 Carat Twisted Band Oval Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your collection with this stunning diamond ring featuring a magnificent oval diamond centerpiece, weighing an impressive 0.9.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,023Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.91 Carat Solitaire Oval Halo Infinity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified oval I SI2 0.91 center diamond, exud...
Diamond, White Gold
$11,884Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Solitaire Oval Halo Infinity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified oval H SI2 1.51 center diamond, exud...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$6,316Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Solitaire Oval Halo Infinity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified oval I SI1 1 center diamond, exuding...
Diamond, White Gold
$8,444Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Solitaire Oval Halo Infinity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified oval I VS1 1.2 center diamond, exudi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$6,725Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.95 Carat Solitaire Oval Halo Infinity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified oval G SI1 0.95 center diamond, exud...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$6,661Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Solitaire Oval Halo Infinity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified oval H SI1 1 center diamond, exuding...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Solitaire Oval Halo Infinity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified oval J VS1 0.80 center diamond, exud...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.6 Carat Oval & Round Brilliant Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring exemplifies a harmonious fusion of modern aesthetics and timeless elegance, showcas...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.3 Carat Oval & Round Brilliant Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring exemplifies a harmonious fusion of modern aesthetics and timeless elegance, showcas...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Oval Hidden Halo Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a remarkable center stone of oval G SI1 weighing 1.03 , secured in a eleg...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,805Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Oval Solitaire Tulip Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking oval diamond at its center, weighing an impressive 1.01 , ...
Diamond, White Gold
$5,467Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Oval Solitaire Tulip Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking oval diamond at its center, weighing an impressive 1.01 , ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,936Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Oval Solitaire Tulip Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking oval diamond at its center, weighing an impressive 1.01 , ...
Diamond, White Gold
$5,148Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.79 Carat Oval Solitaire Tulip Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking oval diamond at its center, weighing an impressive 0.79 , ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Oval Halo Engraved Openwork Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Embodying unrivaled elegance, This exquisite diamond ring features a captivating oval diamond at its heart, weighing an impressive 1.2.
Diamond, White 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.