GIA Certified 1.30 Carat East-West Oval Halo Double Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.3 Color: I Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/VG/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold D...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.52 Carat East-West Oval Halo Double Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.52 Color: G Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold D...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.91 Carat Oval Solitaire & Pave 18K Yellow Gold 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 magnificent centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 0.91 , that radiates...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.81 Carat Oval Solitaire Pave 18K Yellow Gold 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 featuring a remarkable oval J SI1 1.81 center stone. Set in a refined r...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$13,799Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.81 Carat Pave Entwined Nature Band Oval Platinum 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 center stone weighing 1.81 and graded J with SI1.
Diamond, Platinum
$4,932Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.91 Carat Pave Entwined Nature Band Oval Platinum 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 center stone weighing 0.91 and graded I with SI2.
Diamond, Platinum
$7,816Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.3 Carat Oval Halo Pave 18K Yellow Gold 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 is a remarkable testament to elegance and craftsmanship, featuring a breathtaking ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Oval Halo Pave 18K Yellow Gold 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 is a remarkable testament to elegance and craftsmanship, featuring a breathtaking ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$6,544Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Oval Halo Pave 18K White Gold 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 is a remarkable testament to elegance and craftsmanship, featuring a breathtaking ...
Diamond, White Gold
$6,844Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Oval Halo Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring is a remarkable testament to elegance and craftsmanship, featuring a breathtaking oval I SI1 1 center stone.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.51 Carat Oval Halo Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring is a remarkable testament to elegance and craftsmanship, featuring a breathtaking oval G VS2 2.51 center stone.
Diamond, White Gold
$18,740Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat East-West Oval Halo Double Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 2.0 Color: G Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold DI...
Diamond, White Gold
$7,980Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.3 Carat East-West Oval Halo Double Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.3 Color: G Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold DI...
Diamond, White Gold
$7,090Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.4 Carat East-West Oval Halo Double Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.4 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold DI...
Diamond, White Gold
$10,858Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.79 Carat East-West Oval Halo Double Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.79 Color: I Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$27,791Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.01ct Oval Curved Halo Split Band Pave Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this captivating diamond ring showcases a stunning oval center stone weighing 2.01 , graded H and VS1 , radiat...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,490Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.4ct Oval Curved Halo Split Band Pave Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this captivating diamond ring showcases a stunning oval center stone weighing 1.4 , graded J and SI2 , radiati...
Diamond, Platinum
$11,974Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.51ct Oval Curved Halo Split Band Pave Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this captivating diamond ring showcases a stunning oval center stone weighing 1.51 , graded G and SI2 , radiat...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.80ct Oval Curved Halo Split Band Pave Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this captivating diamond ring showcases a stunning oval center stone weighing 0.80 , graded H and VS1 , radiat...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.2ct Oval Solitaire & Pave Curved Shank 18K Yellow Gold 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 center stone consisting of a oval diamond weighing 1.2 , g...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.01ct Oval Solitaire & Pave Curved Shank 18K Yellow Gold 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 center stone consisting of a oval diamond weighing 2.01 , ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.8ct Oval Solitaire & Pave Curved Shank 18K White Gold 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 center stone consisting of a oval diamond weighing 1.8 , g...
Diamond, White Gold
$6,608Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Oval Solitaire & Pave 18K Yellow Gold 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 magnificent centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 1.01 , that radiates...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,234Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.82 Carat Oval Solitaire & Pave 18K White Gold 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 magnificent centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 0.82 , that radiates...
Diamond, White Gold
$7,708Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Oval Solitaire & Pave 18K White Gold 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 magnificent centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 1.2 , that radiates ...
Diamond, White Gold
$7,276Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Oval Solitaire & Pave 18K Yellow Gold 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 magnificent centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 1.03 , that radiates...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2 Carat Oval Solitaire & Pave 18K Yellow Gold 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 magnificent centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 2 , that radiates wi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$27,895Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Oval Solitaire & Pave 18K White Gold 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 magnificent centerpiece of a oval diamond, weighing 2.01 , that radiates...
Diamond, White Gold
$23,564Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat Oval Solitaire Pave 18K Yellow Gold 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 featuring a remarkable oval H SI2 2 center stone. Set in a refined rais...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,782Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Oval Solitaire Pave 18K Yellow Gold 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 featuring a remarkable oval J SI2 1 center stone. Set in a refined rais...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$5,746Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Oval Solitaire Pave 18K White Gold 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 featuring a remarkable oval J SI2 1 center stone. Set in a refined rais...
Diamond, White Gold
$8,122Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Oval Solitaire Pave 18K Yellow Gold 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 featuring a remarkable oval H SI2 1.2 center stone. Set in a refined ra...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Oval Solitaire Pave 18K White Gold 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 featuring a remarkable oval I SI2 1.51 center stone. Set in a refined r...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.52 Carat Oval Solitaire Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring featuring a remarkable oval H SI1 1.52 center stone. Set in a refined raised prong design, the centerpiece is compleme...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Oval Halo Pave 18K Yellow Gold 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 is a remarkable testament to elegance and craftsmanship, featuring a breathtaking ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.4 Carat East-West Oval Halo Double Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.4 Color: J Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold D...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Oval Halo Pave Cathedral 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that elevates elegance to new heights, showcasing a breathtaking oval diamond weighing 0.90.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.20ct Oval Solitaire & Pave Curved Shank 18K White Gold 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 center stone consisting of a oval diamond weighing 1.20 , ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Oval Solitaire Pave 18K White Gold 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 featuring a remarkable oval I SI2 1.5 center stone. Set in a refined ra...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.9 Carat Oval Halo Pave Cathedral 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that elevates elegance to new heights, showcasing a breathtaking oval diamond weighing 0.9.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Oval Halo Pave Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that elevates elegance to new heights, showcasing a breathtaking oval diamond weighing 1.7.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Oval Halo Pave Cathedral 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that elevates elegance to new heights, showcasing a breathtaking oval diamond weighing 1.2.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Oval Halo Pave Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that elevates elegance to new heights, showcasing a breathtaking oval diamond weighing 1.2.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.9 Carat Oval Halo Pave Cathedral 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that elevates elegance to new heights, showcasing a breathtaking oval diamond weighing 0.9.
Diamond, White Gold
$7,341Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.4 Carat East-West Oval Halo Double Pave Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 1.4 Color: J Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7655-03
Diamond, Platinum
$23,052Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat East-West Oval Halo Double Pave Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Oval Carat: 2.01 Color: E Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7605-04
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Oval Halo Pave Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that elevates elegance to new heights, showcasing a breathtaking oval diamond weighing 1.03.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$23,956Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.53ct Oval Micro Pave Twisted Braid Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The ring features a classic four-prong setting, allowing the diamond to take center stage, while the intricately designed yellow gold twisted braid band is adorned with sparkling mic...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$22,595Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.01ct Oval Micro Pave Twisted Braid Band 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The ring features a classic four-prong setting, allowing the diamond to take center stage, while the intricately designed white gold twisted braid band is adorned with sparkling micr...
Diamond, White Gold
$5,446Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Oval Micro Pave Twisted Braid Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The ring features a classic four-prong setting, allowing the diamond to take center stage, while the intricately designed yellow gold twisted braid band is adorned with sparkling mic...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$11,903Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.5 Carat Oval Twisted Pave Braided Band 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** The remarkable diamond ring features a stunning oval 1.5 center stone, radiating with a captivating brilliance.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.71 Carat Oval Halo Openwork Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing oval diamond, weighing 1.71 , graded I and SI1. The ring features a distinctive basket setting with graceful lace openwork, enhancing its visual allure.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.9 Carat Oval Halo Openwork Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing oval diamond, weighing 0.9 , graded I and VS2. The ring features a distinctive basket setting with graceful lace openwork, enhancing its visual allure.
Diamond, White Gold
$6,332Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.8 Carat Oval Twisted Pave Braided Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** The remarkable diamond ring features a stunning oval 0.8 center stone, radiating with a captivating brilliance.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$6,148Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.8 Carat Oval Twisted Pave Braided Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** The remarkable diamond ring features a stunning oval 0.8 center stone, radiating with a captivating brilliance.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.8 Carat Oval Halo Openwork Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a mesmerizing oval diamond, weighing 1.8 , graded G and SI2. The ring features a distinctive basket setting with graceful lace openwork, enhancing its visual allure.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$7,148Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Oval Hidden Halo Pave 18K Yellow Gold 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 I SI2 weighing 1.2 , secured in a elega...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$8,560Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Oval Hidden Halo Pave 18K White Gold 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 I VS2 weighing 1.2 , secured in a elega...
Diamond, White Gold
$10,744Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.79 Carat Oval Hidden Halo Pave 18K Yellow Gold 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 I SI2 weighing 1.79 , secured in a eleg...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$8,028Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Oval Hidden Halo Pave 18K White Gold 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 SI2 weighing 1.5 , secured in a elega...
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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The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
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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.