GIA 0.8ct Oval Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 0.8 Color: I Clarity: I1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold DI...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 3.01ct Oval Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 3.01 Color: J Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold D...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 4.01ct Oval Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 4.01 Color: G Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold D...
Diamond, White Gold
Certified 3.08 Carat Oval Green Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly Beautiful Green Sapphire Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.04 Carats in White Diamonds F/G VS/SI The center stone is a Oval Green Sapphire 3.08 Carats The stone ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Platinum Yellow Diamond Halo for 3–5 Carat Oval Center A stunning double halo diamond engagement ring setting, crafted in platinum, desig...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...
Certified 2.09 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Pink Sapphire Ring. The ring is Platinum PLT 950. The center stone is a 2.09 Carat Pink Sapphire. The stone is Heated and Certified by LAPIS. There are 0.80 Carat Diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 6.61 Carat Oval Diamond Eternity Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Vivid Diamonds eternity band crafted by hand in Platinum, showcasing 16 stunning GIA Certified oval cut diamonds weighing 6.61 carats total, D-E color, VVS2-VS1 clarity. Ea...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat D VS2 Oval Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oval Engagement Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The center stone is an Oval 1.03 Carats D VS2 GIA Certified The setting has 0.73 Carats in White Diamonds F/G VS/SI The ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Blue Topaz 3.13 Carat Oval 0.24 Carat Round Diamond 18 KT White Gold Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage classic bespoke design 18 Karat white gold ring with 3.13 Carat blue topaz centrepiece and a cluster of 0.24 Carat white colour G-H and eye clean clarity VS-SI natural diamon...
White Diamond, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Oval Checkerboard Amethyst Ring 7.10 Carat Purple Statement Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and bold, this striking ring showcases a richly saturated oval faceted checkerboard amethyst weighing approximately 7.10 carats, set in luxurious 18K yellow gold. The vibran...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.38 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully Diamond Encrusted Oval Blue Sapphire Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The center stone is an oval 2.38 Carat Blue Sapphire The Sapphire is GIA certified HEATED There are 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vivid Diamonds 3.09 Carat East West Oval Diamond Eternity Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds Eternity Band crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring 13 oval cut diamonds weighing 3.09 carats total, E-F color, VS clarity. The diamonds were carefully s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 4.06 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oval Halo Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. The ring has 0.61 Carats in diamonds F/G VS.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vivid DIamonds GIA Certified 12.10 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Vivid Diamonds eternity band hand crafted in Platinum, showcasing 12 stunning GIA Certified oval diamonds weighing 12.10 carats total, D-F color, VVS-VS clarity. Each diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 5.10 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Vivid Diamonds eternity band crafted in Platinum, showcasing 17 stunning GIA certified oval diamonds weighing 5.10 carats total, F-G color, VS1-VS2 clarity. Each diamond wa...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 5.35 Carat Oval Eternity Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Vivid Diamonds eternity band crafted in Platinum, showcasing 17 stunning GIA certified oval diamonds weighing 5.35 carats total, D-E color, VVS-VS clarity. Each diamond was...
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 5.39 Carat Oval Eternity Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Vivid Diamonds eternity band crafted in Platinum, showcasing 16 stunning GIA Certified oval diamonds weighing 5.39 carats total, D-F color, VVS-VS clarity. Each diamond was...
Diamond, Platinum
Certified 2.13 Carat Oval Purple Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oval Halo Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. The center stone is an oval shaped 2.13 Carat Purple Sapphire. The Sapphire is heated and is certified by LAPIS. The ring has 0....
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
GIA Certified 2 carat total Oval & Emerald Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A striking two-stone engagement ring, anniversary ring, or signature right-hand diamond ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 7.90 Carat Oval Eternity Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite eternity band crafted by hand in Platinum, showcasing 15 stunning GIA Certified oval cut diamonds weighing 7.90 carats total, D-F color, VVS1-VS2 clarity. Each diamond is c...
Diamond, Platinum
1.60 Carat Diamond Ruby Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Claw Set Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 1.60 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is surrounded by 10 white stunning white diamonds weighing a total of 0.60 carat color G/H ...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
$2,270
Oval Shape Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.68 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 0.26 Colour: F Clar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut 2.69 Carats Green Agate and Diamond Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and Fun Ring The ring is 14K Yellow Gold There are 0.10 Carats In Diamonds G/H SI The Center Stone is an Oval Faceted Green Agate 2.69 Carats The ring measures on top 6/16"...
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified No Heat 3.22 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Sapphire Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.70 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/S1 The center stone is 3.22 Carats Oval Blue Sapphire The stone is certified by LAPIS and h...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster 0.80 Carat Claw Set 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 0.80 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is surrounded by 10 white stunning white diamonds weighing a total of 0.30 carat color G/H ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Ye...
Three-Stone 1.61 Carat Oval and Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Royal Diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Details • Metal: 14K Yellow Gold • Center Stone: 1.01 ct Oval-Cut Diamond • Side Stones: 2 × 0.30 ct Round Brilliant Diamonds (0.60 ct total) • Total Diamond Weight: 1.61 ct • S...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 1.04 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 18K White Gold The Diamonds are Half Moons Total 0.30 Carats G VS The center stone is an Oval Ruby, AGL Certified The ruby is 1.04 Carats Heated The ring is a size 6.25, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Morganite Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 12.99 Carats 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose Gold cocktail ring featuring one Pink Salmon color Morganite weighing 11.62 Carats flanked with 34 round brilliants weighing 1.37 carats. Morganite Measurements: L: 17...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 1ct Oval Cut and 1ct Emerald Cut Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A striking two-stone engagement ring, anniversary ring, or signature right-hand diamond ring.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.42ct Natural Oval I SI2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Remarkably rare and a timeless diamond, this 5.42 ct Oval delivers impressive face-up presence and enduring appeal.
Diamond, White Gold
$6,000
Oval Shape Diamond Ring
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
A celebration of Amwaj signature design aesthetic, a delicate yet sculptural diamond ring rounds around the finger to embrace a perfectly 1.51 carat oval diamond in this uniquely ele...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Oval Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Center Diamond Carat Weight: .80ct Earth Mined Center Diamond Cut: Oval Brilliant Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Side Diamonds: .41CTW Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Oval Ring
Located in Miami, FL
It features a central aquamarine with an approximate carat weight of 15.0, showcasing a blue color and an oval cut. The design includes a halo of round-cut diamonds with a total cara...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Five Row Round & Oval Cut Diamond Band Ring 2.54 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold band featuring 5 rows of 165 round brilliants weighing 2.15 carats and 5 oval cut diamonds weighing 0.39 carats. Very fashionable! 3 mm Band Size 7
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 4.07 Carat No Heat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Classic Oval Halo Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. The ring has 2.13 Carats in Diamonds F VS.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold engagement ring, with center approx. 0.34ct oval diamond, and size approx. 0.24ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
Certified 2.16 Carat No Heat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Milgrain Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Milgrain Square Halo Ring The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 0.89 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI The center stone is 2.16 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire The sapphire has NO HEAT a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 3.12 Carat No Heat Oval Greenish Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly Beautiful Greenish Yellow (Green) Sapphire Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The center stone is a Oval Green Sapphire 3.12 Carats The stone is Certified by LAPIS, NO HEAT T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
GIA Certified 8.49 Carat Oval Dark Greenish Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Classic Oval Halo Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. The center stone is an oval shaped 8.49 Carats Dark Greenish Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Vivid Diamonds 3.08 Carat Oval Cut East-West Eternity Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds Eternity Band crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring 13 oval cut diamonds weighing 3.08 carats total, E-F color, VS clarity. The diamonds were carefully s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 3.29 Carat No Heat Oval Bluish Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly Beautiful Bluish Yellow (Green) Sapphire Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The center stone is a Oval Green Sapphire 3.29 Carats The stone is Certified by LAPIS, NO HEAT The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold,...
2.73Ct Very Fine Oval Shape Tsavorite Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This beautiful Tsavorite Gemstone possesses a deep, rich, and intense green color. Tsavorite was first discovered in 1967 in the Tsavo National Park in Kenya -- hence the name. Tsav...
Tsavorite, Platinum
Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring A platinum ring with an oval-cut sapphire center framed with mixed cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$3,170 / item
Oval Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
This item is made by order, please let us now your desired gold colored and ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt •2.80gr •0.25ct Natural Round Cut Diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,550 / item
Faye Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
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Diamond, 14k Gold
Refined Oval Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Refined Oval Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold This timeless cocktail ring is a perfect blend of classic beauty and modern elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold
AGL Certified 2.05 Carat No Heat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Classic Oval Halo Ring. The ring is 14K White Gold. The center stone is an oval shaped 2.05 Carat Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Unique 6.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A total of 1.00 carats of diamonds all set in platinum. This ring is currently a size 5.5 but can be sized to any ring size.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ring - 14K Yellow - 1.03ct. - Natural diamond - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Ring size: 54 (EU) / 14 (IT) / 6 ¾ (US) Center Stone: ___________ Natural Diamond Cut: Oval Brilliant Carat: 1.03 cttw Color: Natural Coloured Clarity: VS1 Item ships from Israeli ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
3.40Ct Very Fine Oval Pink Sapphire Platinum Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This ring features a beautifully cut Oval Shape 3.40Ct Pure Pink Sapphire. The pink color appears rich and translucent and the stone is practically flawless. The design of the ring i...
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
AGL Certified No Heat 2.86 Carat Oval Purple Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
There are 0.60 Carats in Diamonds F VS The ring is a size 5.75, sizable. The ring weighs 5.6 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, ...
18K Gold 5.11Ct Oval Very Fine Tsavorite Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This ring features a very rare Gem Quality large Tsavorite which weighs 5.11Ct. The cutting on this Oval Shape Tsavorite is exquisite and it appears to be much larger than the cara...
Tsavorite, 18k Gold
$2,200 / item
The Holmes Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Holmes Oval Diamond Engagement Ring This item is made by order, please let us now your desired gold colored and ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt •...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Oval Sapphire & Diamonds Ring Vintage
Located in Milano, MI
Oval cut sapphire ring set in 18ct gold and round cut diamonds of around 15 points each.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.06Ct Very Fine Oval Brilliant Zambian Emerald Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
The beauty and depth of this exquisite Emerald will no doubt be appreciated by anyone who loves emeralds. High Quality Zambian Emeralds are renowned for their vivid saturation of col...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Platinum Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: platinum Center Diamond: 1 oval cut = 3.01ct Color: D Clarity: VVS2 GIA: 6342981185 Ring Size: 6 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dimensi...
Diamond, Platinum
AGL Certified 1.55 Carat Oval Emerald Three-Stone Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Three Stone Emerald Ring The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 2 side stones 0.62 Carats Diamonds F VS The Band has small princess cut diamonds 0.23 Carats F VS The Center ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, 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.
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