$3,344Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mozambique Pigeon Blood Cushion Cut Ruby Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - Cushion Cut High Quality Natural Heated Ruby from Mozambique with 2.06ct - 26 Round Brilliant Cut High Quality Natural Diamonds with 0.90ct Quality: D-F in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,300Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.06ct Heart Pigeon's Blood Ruby & 0.58ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: Yellow Gold Ruby: Natural, pigeon's blood red, standard heat- treatment, heart cut, 1.06 carats, 6.30 x 6.70 mm Diamonds: Natural...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$216,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 5 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Center Stone: 5 carat natural ruby Certification: GRS, no indication of heat treatment Color: Vivid Red — “Pigeon Blood Red” Origin: Mozambique Cut: Rectangular Cushion Side Sto...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$11,998Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 4.08ctw GIA Pear Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood Burma Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Pear Brilliant Step Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Pigeon Blood Red Color (NOTED ON GIA) - Burma - Heated - 2.00ct (exact) ** See Certification Deta...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA Vivid Pigeon Blood Red Burma Ruby & Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Octagonal Step Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Pigeon Blood Red Color (NOTED ON GIA) - Burma - Heated - 1.03ct (exact) ** See Certification Details B...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.00 Carat Natural Unheated, Pigeon's Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring a AIGS Certified 1.00 Carat Natural Unheated, Pigeon's Blood Ruby and 0.65 Carat Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.01 Ct. Pigeon Blood Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A GIA Certified 1.01 ct. Oval Pigeon Blood Burma Ruby and 0.45 ct. Diamond Ring made in Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$37,236Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified Pigeon's Blood Ruby Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
It features an oval GRS Certified Pigeon's Blood Red ruby from Burma (0.98 Ct), measuring 5.93 x 4.92 x 4.17 mm, as well as big oval and pear cut rubellites from Brazil totaling 4 ca...
Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Par...
Unheated Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Pigeon's Blood Ruby 0.67 carat with Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 2.95 grams "We first opened...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.18 Carat No Heat Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring, Vivid Red “Pigeon Blood”
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunaigre Switzerland, displaying a richly saturated vivid red color, a color grade that falls within the coveted “pigeon blood” range in the trade. The ruby is fashioned in a cushio...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.25 Carat Burma Ruby Engagement Ring Solitaire Pigeon Blood Red
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Beaumont natural ruby engagement ring is centered by a vivid, pigeon blood red oval ruby certified by the Gemological Institute of America.
Ruby, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.30 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring Tiffany & Co Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking Tiffany & Co. ruby and diamond ring showcasing a magnificent 1.30 carat pigeon blood ruby, certified by GIA, celebrated for its exceptionally vivid and saturated red c...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$12,716Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.51 Carats Blood Pigeon Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Certified 1.51 Carats Blood Pigeon Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Cocktail Ring This ring is made of 18-carat yellow gold weighing 4.91 g. 18K yellow gold, offering warmth and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$256,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 5.02 Carat Pigeon Blood Vivid Red Natural Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The ruby exhibits a vivid red hue reminiscent of GRS-type "pigeon blood" rubies, with no indication of thermal treatment, making it an extraordinary and rare gemstone.
Ruby, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisible Set Pigeons Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: JCR Material: 18K Yellow gold Diamonds: 15 round cut = .15cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ruby: 36 invisible set square faceted cut = 3.24cttw Ruby: 1 pear cut = .52ct Color: Pi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Heated 3.17 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Certified by GIA as 'Pigeon Blood' Red in color, the ruby originates from the prestigious Burmese mines, boasting a vivid hue that epitomizes rarity and beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 1.22 Carat ''Pigeon's Blood'' Burma Natural Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 18K White Gold Primary Stones: Round ''Pigeon's Blood'' Natural Ruby Origin: Burma Carat Weight: 1.22 Carats GIA Certified: 6227421831 Accent Stone: Thirt...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Heart Ring with Pavé Diamonds, Gübelin & GRS
Located in Roma, IT
Certified by both Gübelin and GRS, the ruby is confirmed as natural, no heat treated, and of Mozambique origin, with the coveted “pigeon blood” color designation—representing the fin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Pigeon's Blood Burmese Burma Ruby Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Certified Pigeon’s Blood Burmese ruby and diamond toi-et-moi engagement ring in 19.2kt white gold, Portugal circa 2000s.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pigeon's Blood Ruby 2.01 carats with Diamond 2.04 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.02 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is accompanied by Gemological Institute of America Report #2151860794 stating that this gem is from Burma, famous for rubies possessing the highly coveted "Pigeon's Blood" color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.28 Carat GRS Certified Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful and rare ring, it features an exquisite GRS Lab certified "pigeon's blood" red Burmese ruby weighing 1.28 carat with a halo of white round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.7...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$24,000Sale Price|76% Off
GRS 2.06 ct 18K White Gold Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GRS 18K 2.06 ct Pigeon Blood Ruby&Diamonds Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring* GRS-Certified natural pigeon blood ruby as the center stone weighing 2.06 ct set on the 18K white go...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Pigeon Blood Ruby 'No Heat, Burma' and Diamond Cluster Ring, ca. 1900
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
The cushion cut ruby is of exceptional quality. It has a pigeon blood red colour and beautiful crystal.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified 2cts Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.01 carats with two Diamonds on either side total 1.08 carats, and the rest of the Diamond total 1.27 carats Ring and Ring Jacket set in Platinum 900 Settings (GRS Certified) ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby & Marquise Diamond Flower Ring. 18k Rose Gold.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! Here is a nice Burma Ruby and diamond flower cocktail ring. The nice pigeon blood red ruby 8mm x 4.7mm has very strong fluorescence.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GRS Certified 1.95 Carat Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This magnificent ring features a 1.95 carat heated Burmese ruby and 1.26 carat in total of mixed cut colorless diamond; 10 round brilliant cut, 8 marquise and 2 pear shaped diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GRS Certified 0.88 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A ‘Pigeon Blood’ red ruby and diamond solitare ring made in 18 Karat gold made by Rewa The ring ships from the US, there are no tariffs or import tax to buyers in the US..
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vivid Pigeon Blood Red Perfectly Clean 1.21 ct Unheated Burma Mogok Ruby Ring
Located in Warren, NJ
This gorgeous Burma unheated vivid pigeon blood red ruby ring will soon be auctioned live i 1stdibs.
Diamond, Ruby
Pigeon's blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond three stone ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
GIA 18K 1.01 Ct Burma Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood Ruby&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 1.01 Ct Burma Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood Ruby&Diamonds Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Burma Vivid Red ( Pigeon's Blood ) Ruby weighing 1.01 ct set on the 18K yellow gold band...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA 18K 1.08 Ct Burma Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood Ruby&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 1.08 Ct Burma Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood Ruby&Diamonds Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Burma Vivid Red ( Pigeon's Blood ) Ruby weighing 1.08 ct set on the 18K yellow gold ...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GRS Certified 1.09 Carat Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring. The ruby weighs 1.09 carat and is certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, no heat, and 'Pigeon Blood'.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
SSEF Certified 1.08 Carat Burma No-Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 4 ROUND DIAMONDS 0.23 CARATS 4 TAPERED DIAMONDS 0.23 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT PIGEON BLOOD BURMESE RUBY 1.08 CARATS GUBELIN LAB CERTIFIED, PIGEON BLOOD RED Introducing ou...
Diamond, Ruby
Emilio Jewelry Certified 10.29 Carat Pigeon Blood No Heat Burma Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. Appraisal available upon request by the...
Ruby
$64,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 2.72 Carat Pigeon's Blood Oval Deep Red Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite peagon's blood deep red ruby set with two trillion cut diamonds d/e color vvs clarity set in platinum
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 0.82 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS), the ruby boasts the coveted 'Pigeon Blood' Red color and originates from the revered mines of Burma.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.18 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Crafted in 18K
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 1.18 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this striking cocktail ring centers a vivid oval Pigeon Blood ruby, certified by GIA (Re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Burmese Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese Pigeon's Blood Ruby 2.03 carats with Diamond 0.39 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.23 grams "We first opened...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.33 Carat Pigeon's Blood Red Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.33 Carat Natural Pigeon's Blood Red Burmese Ruby and 0.37 Carat Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.08 Carat Burmese, Pigeon Blood Color Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 2.08 Carat Natural Burmese, Pigeon's Blood Ruby and 1.12 Carat Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified Burmese Pigeon's Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pigeon's Blood Ruby 1.23 carats and Diamond 3.59 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.10 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 3.04 Carat Pigeon’s Blood No-Heat Ruby with Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 3.04 Carat No Heat “Pigeons Blood” Oval Ruby with Cathedral Diamond Halo Ring Setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,048Sale Price|20% Off
1.32 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite 1.32 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Ring, a stunning piece crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.08 Carat, Pigeon Blood Red, Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Natural, Pigeons Blood Red, Burmese Ruby and 1.16 Carat Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GRS Certified 1.37 Carat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold. The center gemstone is a Burmese origin, "pigeons blood" red, 1.37 carat Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.29 Carat Burma No Heat Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood GRS Certified Ruby Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing our exquisite 3.29-carat Burma No Heat Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood GRS Certified Ruby Ring! This stunning piece features a natural Mogok Burma ruby, renowned for its unmatch...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Pigeon's Blood Red Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Natural Untreated, Burmese Ruby and 0.37 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meanin...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Pigeon's Blood Red Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and 0.37 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Pigeon's Blood Red Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and 0.54 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.10 Carat Octagon-Cut Pigeon's Blood Red Ruby and White Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ruby is of fine quality, hailing from Burma, natural with heat treatment, with "pigeon's blood red" colour and great clarity as well as excellent brilliance.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco GIA Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Surrounded by Love, Shielded from Envy: GIA Art Deco Burma Ruby & Diamond "Evil Eye" Platinum Ring. This fabulous late Art Deco Diamond and Burma Ruby Platinum Ring is a powerful st...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GRS Certified 1.58 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.58 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Pear Shape Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Gemstone at the centre: Very high quality Heated Pear shaped Natural Pigeon Blood Ruby 38 round brilliant cut diamonds with total carat weight of 0.38ct Qual...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.62 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.62 carat ruby.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GRS Certified 1.50 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.50 carat ruby.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Certified Burmese Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.69 carats with Diamond 0.61 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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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