4.87 Carat Pear-shaped Spinel, Kite-Shaped Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18K
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Such a beautifully designed ring with a sophisticated Pear-shaped Lavender Spinel surrounded by
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
Pear Shaped Malachite Cocktail Ring With Spinel & Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18K:5.673g, Diamond:0.670ct, Malachite:6.450ct, Spinel:0.515ct,,,, Size: US-7"
Diamond, Malachite, Spinel, White Gold, 18k Gold
An 18kt White Gold Tension Ring holding a Purple Pear Shaped Spinel of 1.1 Carat
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
This important 18kt White Gold Tension ring is holding a Magnificent Purple Spinel of 1.1 Carats
Spinel, White Gold, 18k Gold
Pear Shaped 1.5 carat Spinel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Band Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
Magical Spinels. Often mistaken for Rubies, Spinels have been favoured for centuries by Mughal
Spinel, 18k Gold
Princess Diana Inspired 3.55 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Princess Diana Style 3.55 Carat Natural Diamond and Sapphire Oval Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Sapphire 3.55CTW Diamond Color G-H Diamond Clarity SI 14K Whi...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Purplish-Pink Sapphire Ring, 4.41cts
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking cushion brilliant-cut purplish-pink sapphire, weighing 4.41 carats, sits at the center of this ring. The rosy jewel is encircled by round brilliant diamonds totaling 1.05 ...
Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 3.82 Carat Pinkish Purple Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful cocktail ring crafted in platinum showcasing a spectacular GIA Certified Pinkish Purple oval Sapphire with a Thai provenance, weighing 3.82 carats, surrounded by 10 round b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.39 Carat Natural, Unheated, Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 2.393 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.56 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness as well as t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 3.22 carats with Diamond 0.71 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.65 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.00 Carat Natural Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 6.006 Carat Natural Unheated Sapphire and 1.27 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness as ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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3.56 Carat Oval Purple Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
3.56 carat Oval Sapphire with eight Oval Diamonds 1.38 carats set in a Platinum ring
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5cts Purple Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Purple Sapphire 5.11 carats with Diamond 2.66 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.87 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.81 Carat Purple Sapphire and 2.28 Carat Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.81 carat Madagascar purple sapphire and 2.28 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Platinum 4.29 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Modern Platinum Ring. The 3.15 carat centerstone is a Royal Blue Cushion Shaped heated Sri Lankan Sapphire measuring 8.64x7.53x5.24mm. The ring is set with 26 natural roun...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 8.50ct natural no heat sapphire diamond ring 14kt. unheated purple pink
Located in New York, NY
A+ Tangibility. GIA Certified 5.50ct. Natural No heat Sapphire ring. Report: 2155939886 Oval cut: 12.18 X 8.67 X 6.05mm Transparent, purplish pink & Clean Clarity. 3.00ct. ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.05 Carat Natural No Heat Color Change Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Halo Cluster Cocktail Royale GIA Certified 5.05ct. Natural Sapphire ring. Report: 5181699389 (to accompany) Transparent, vivid royal blue & Clean Clarity. Pure. No Heat, No En...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.30ct Natural Color Change Sapphire Diamonds Ring 18kt Gold 85442
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Sapphire Ring Report 2201858090 8.26 x 7.11 x 5.96mm Transparent, No Heat Violet changing to pinkish purple 1.75ct Natural Round Diamonds G-H color vs-2 clarity...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Very Clean IGI Certified 8.09 Carat Natural Sapphire Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
beautiful 18k white gold ring with natural untreated 8.09 carat blue sapphire ; this stone is from Sri Lanka. the main stone surrounded by 1.60 carat round diamonds. the diamonds are...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
6.44 Carat Cushion cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in London, England
6.44 Carat Cushion cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring. This stunning ring features a magnificent 6.44 carat Blue Sapphire at its centre, with a pear-shaped Diam...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.61 Carat Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA certified emerald cut Ceylon Sapphire weighing 4.61 carats Measuring (10.31x9.10x4.57) mm Trapezoid diamonds weighing .76 carats Diamond quality is G-VVS2 Set in platinum ring 7....
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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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