20th Century 5 Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Garter Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum. Garter ring, it is adorned on its top with 5 bezel-set diamonds. Total diamond weight : approximately 0.15 carat. Height : 3.4 mm, Width :...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 14k Gold & Platinum GIA Old Mine Pear Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Absolutely dreamy antique diamond and ruby engagement ring from the Victorian period that remains in excellent condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Twist Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1880s, this delicate little ring features a 0.20 carat ruby in the centre. It is rub over set and highlighted wonderfully by two diamonds either side. The diamonds each...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian GIA 4.02 carat old mine cut diamond 18k yellow gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This magnificent Victorian ring centers on a 4.02 carat old mine cut diamond, certified by GIA, framed by delicate old mine and rose cut accents in 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 3-stone ring Victorian GIA certified, 2.43 carat F-I1 old European cut diamond ring with two old European diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Inspired 5 Stone Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With warm 18 karat rose gold topped with platinum settings. You can wear it alone or stack with other treasured rings.
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
French Antique 2.81 Kashmir Sapphire Diamond 14k Yellow Gold & Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare treasure from the Victorian era, circa 1880! This ring features a 2.81 carat antique cushion-cut Kashmir sapphire, an exceedingly rare and sought after gem.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14k Gold Platinum AGL Bezel Sapphire Diamond Black Enamel 11.90ctw Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly magnificent and stunning vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a breathtaking, AGL certified, natural sapphire stone neatly bezel set in p...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Victorian Era 18KT Two-Tone Gold Marquise Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique treasure from the Victorian era, this 18KT two-tone gold ring showcases an intricate marquise-shaped filigree design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.60ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful natural ruby is the centrepiece of this Victorian three stone. The stone weighs 0.60 carats and is rub over set into platinum and flanked by two old cushion cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 2.40 CTW Euro Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 2.21 carats - I color with VS1 clarity Set in a six-pronged mount with an ornately pierced crown-like basket Flanked by old mine cut di...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Platinum 18K Blue Sapphire Diamond Huge Ring Unheated Ceylon Mine 8.27 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents...VINTAGE LUXURY... GIA CERTIFIED PLATINUM & 18K 8.27 CARAT UNHEATED SAPPHIRE DIAMOND VINTAGE RING AND BOX. 4.95 CARAT TRANSPARENT BLUE GIA CERTIF...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold & Platinum 1.14 Carat Burma Ruby & Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Inspired Composition: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Primary Stone: Oval Cut Natural Ruby Carat Weight: 1.14 Carats Origin: Burma Treatment: Heated (Minor Residues) ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 3.80 Carat Three Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This rare and original Victorian era engagement ring, which dates back to the 1880s, showcases a gorgeous triad of old cut diamonds within an exquisite handmade setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian 1.00 Carat Three-Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Originating in the late Victorian years, this antique diamond engagement ring features three old cut diamonds in a traditional two-tone period setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Plat Oval Grey Opal 0.70ct Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Rosy Yellow Gold w/ Solid .900 Platinum Top Weight: 3.50 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (We can custom size this ring.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18k Gold & Platinum 2.02ct GIA European Diamond w/ Emerald 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Beautiful quilt pattern old diamond in a setting that is unique but also simple enough to let the diamond take center stage. Enjoy! --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old E...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 1.60 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This breath-taking ruby and diamond ring was made by hand in the late Victorian era.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.25ctw Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Pave Gold & Platinum Navette Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This is an exquisite example of a victorian navette marquise-shaped ring. It is crafted in yellow gold with a platinum top.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Victorian 1.34 Carat Diamond and 22k Rose Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine, and impressive 1.34 carat diamond and 22 carat rose gold, platinum set solitaire ring; part of our diverse collection of Victorian jewelry and estate jewelry.
Diamond, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Arts & Crafts 1.95 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.11 carats - J color with VS2 clarity Bezel set in platinum with additional diamonds bezel set in gallery - flanking di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring dates to the later Victorian era and centres around a stunning, vivid green emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Antique 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum & Rose Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring Rare
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French Antique 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum & Rose Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring Circa 1890s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible antique diamond ring. Tr...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.50 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Three-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
An old cut diamond and two old cut sapphires sparkle in this lovely Victorian engagement ring. The diamond is 0.50 carat and is F colour and VS clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian 2.30 Carat Five Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This stunning example of a late Victorian era five stone diamond ring dates from the first years of the twentieth century.
Diamond, Platinum
2.25ctw Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Pave Gold & Platinum Navette Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This is an exquisite example of a victorian navette marquise-shaped ring. It is crafted in yellow gold with a platinum top.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian 1.60 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Sapphire and Diamond cluster ring dating to approximately 1900. It has a classic Victorian style to the intricacy of the metal work and setting of the eight cut diamond, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Antique Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a oval shaped ruby weighing 1.01 carats - transparent medium red Natural Burmese in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Prong set in a gold and flanked b...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.56 Carat Old European Cut Diamonds and Emerald Platinum and Gold Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautiful French made old European cut Diamond engagement ring! The ring is designed with a bezel set 1.56 carat old European cut Diamond, surrounded by a single row of square cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
French 1.05 Carat Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum. In the shape of a flower, this ring called a daisy is adorned with an oval ruby surrounded by modern brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian 0.60 Carat Old Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
A Victorian era classic, this charming ring sparkles in a daisy cluster design with 0.60 carats of old cut diamonds set in platinum over 18 carat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian 1.45 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This late Victorian era rendition of the classic diamond solitaire engagement ring presents a 1.45 carat old cut diamond within handmade platinum gallery featuring millegrain detaili...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Diamond and Sapphire French Bypass Ring Platinum 18KY Gold Circa 1890's
Located in New York, NY
Antique French sapphire and diamond bypass ring finely crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum set with one old-mine cut diamond weighing 0.35 cts approximately in an I - J color bea...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Victorian 3.10ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This elaborately carved three stone ring dates back to the Victorian era. A 1.20 carat old cut diamond is central to the piece with a 0.95 carat diamond either side.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique GIA 2.04 carat old European cut diamond 18k yellow gold platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful antique ring is a romantic testament to turn-of-the-century craftsmanship, showcasing the soulful charm and hand-wrought elegance that define true antique jewelry. At ...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.83 Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.53 carat - transparent medium blue Set in a platinum bezel with milgrain detail and halo surround Comprised of prong set o...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Dog Conversion Ring 14k Yellow Gold Hound Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The beautifully detailed hound dog features lifelike detail, with a diamond set platinum collar. The ring exemplifies the Victorian era when jewelry was crafted with symbols ranging ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Large Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage old mine cut diamond three stone ring set in platinum. The piece is centrally set with a sparkly 2.30 carat old mine cut diamond which is securely 8 claw set to ...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Peridot, Diamond and Pearl Pendant, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This rare Victorian era pendant dating from the 1880s is a fine example of Victorian era craftsmanship and style. It’s set in 18 carat yellow gold and silver with a beautiful combina...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Victorian 0.55 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire with Set Shoulders
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.55 centre + 0.06 Colour: H Clarity: SI1 Metal: Platinum Age: Victorian, 1900s Size: N
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3 Stone Diamond Ring Set with Victorian Cut in 18ct Yellow Gold & Platin
Located in London, GB
Vintage 3 Stone Diamond Ring Set with Victorian Cut in 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum This is a stunning vintage style engagement ring is set in 18ct yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 18 Karat Gold 1.45 Carat Sapphire 0.28 Carat Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing Victorian three stone ring crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.53 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Platinum
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking Art Deco inspired, Emerald Statement Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with prec...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Victorian Three-Stone 2.10 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1881
Located in London, GB
An uncommon and romantic three stone diamond ring with history, engraved ‘F.C.J. Oct 1881’. Set in 18 carat yellow gold, with the diamonds mounted in platinum, this antique ring is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum 2.70 Carat Total Weight Old European Cut Diamond Five Stone Band
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Victorian Inspired Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Old European Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: Approximately 2.70 Carats Color/Clarity: E-I / SI1-2 Ring Weight: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique French 2.6 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Five Stone Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 5 Old European Cut Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 2.6 Carats Color: F Clarity: VS Metal: Platinum Era: Antique Circa: 1900's Hallmarks: French Mascaron...
Diamond, Platinum
Orange Blossom Antique 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Etched Wedding Band #18893
By Orange Blossom
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Traub Orange Blossom Antique 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Etched Wedding Band This beautiful etched wedding band is crafted from 18K yellow gold and platinum and is engraved with " Oc...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Victorian ring features a luscious green Emerald as the centre stone.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1900s Antique 1.22 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique French 1.22 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set trilogy twist ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This f...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$11,545
Natural Purple Spinel Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Super rare antique cushion cut natural GRS certified natural reddish purple Spinel in a simple and beautiful split shank ring pave set with single cut diamond shoulders. Excellent co...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$45,000
Old Miner Cut 5.78 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great old miner diamond. Clean stone and very light cape, warm tones of yellow. Set in a platinum ring. Size 5 1/2 and can be re-sized.
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$6,200
Opal and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Composition:18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Primary Stone: Opal Stone Carat: 2.77 Ct Dimensions: 12mm x 10mm Accent Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: .73 CTW Color/Clarity: G/H V...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Halo Engagement Ring. 1.40ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring Yellow Gold VS2
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite diamond cluster engagement ring features a stunning approx. 1.40-carat old European cut diamond at its center, showcasing a warm K color and remarkable VS2 clarity. Th...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.25 Carat Pear-Shaped Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Carat Weight: 1.25 Stone Shape: Pear Colour: G Clarity: VS2 Age: Victorian, 1900s Metal: Platinum
Diamond, Platinum
Vertically-Set Three-Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1870s
Located in London, GB
They have been given grades of H in colour and SI1 in clarity. In true Victorian era fashion, the diamonds are set in millegrain-edged platinum between hand-carved shoulders, with th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$7,273
Vintage Old Cut Diamond Cluster Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully assembled diamond cluster ring dating back to the Victorian period. The head of the piece has been crafted from platinum into the shape of a love heart wit...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold|$6,000
Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulously elegant pearl and diamond ring is crafted in solid platinum while the shank is crafted in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.
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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.