11.69 Carat Natural Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1.08 Carat Natural Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Halo Set Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
5.00 Carat Natural Type A Jade and Diamond Ballerina Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2.51 Carat Natural Type A Jade and Diamond Halo Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1.77 Carat Natural Type A Jade and Diamond Halo Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1.54 Carat Natural Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Halo Set Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
11.80 MM South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
GIA-Certified 2.29 Carat Yellow Sapphire Ring with Tiny Sapphires in 18K Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This new ring by Eytan Brandes is a design he made for one of our long-time customers in platinum with diamonds as an engagement ring.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 6.29 Carat Vivid Pink Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Pink sapphires are made up of the mineral corundum that is colored by trace elements of chromium. This is how they get their beautiful color. If the chromium content is high then you...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
0.75 Carat Natural Pear-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4.14 Carat Natural Oval-Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Platinum 0.25 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 4 Prong Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in high grade Platinum 950 to British Standard, with a total of 0.25 ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Open Ring Blue Sapphire 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Open Ring Blue Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Ring is a vibrant fusion of color and elegance. Crafted in 14K yellow and white gold, this stunning ring features a bold ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14...
2.61 Carat Natural Oval-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.39 Carat 'Honey-Color' Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum
1.38 Carat Natural Lightning Ridge Black Opal and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1.20 Carat Heart-Cut, Zambian Emerald and Diamond Crown Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.07 Carat Natural Heart Shape Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Engagement 0.68 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Twisted Love 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in high grade Platinum 950 to British Standard, with a total of 0.68 ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Platinum 0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 4 Prong Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in high grade Platinum 950 to British Standard, with a total of 0.40 ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.50 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Twisted Love 4 Prong Platinum Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in high grade Platinum 950 to British Standard, with a total of 0.50 ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Platinum Engagement 0.82 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Twist 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in high grade Platinum 950 to British Standard, with a total of 0.82 ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.94 Carat Platinum Engagement Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Vine 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in high grade Platinum 950 to British Standard, with a total of 0.94 ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.20 Carat Platinum Engagement Round Diamond Solitaire Twist Bespoke 4 Claw Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in high grade Platinum 950 to British Standard, with a total of 1.20 ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
6.23 Carat Natural Mexican Fire Opal and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
codebyEdge Customizable Diamond Platinum Stacking Ring - Letter V in Morse Code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
The Amanti Ring by codebyEdge, is a luxurious personalized stacking ring designed for meaningful storytelling. Expertly crafted to order in platinum or recycled 18k yellow gold or ro...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, E...
0.53 Carat Natural Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Platinum
4.22 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Halo Platinum GIA Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline.
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pink Diamond, Eme...
Bespoke 2.90 Carat Pear D Color Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in London, GB
Bespoke GIA 2.90 Carat Pear D Colour VS Diamond Double Halo Platinum Ring An exceptional bespoke pear-shaped diamond engagement ring, handcrafted in platinum and featuring an impres...
White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Whi...
1.302 Carat Natural 'Type-A' Jadeite and Rose Cut Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Platinum Aquamarine Stacking Band Ring by Rossella Ugolini, Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Available in Citrino, Amethyst, Rose and Green Tourmaline, Sapphires Rubyes and Emerald on order. This ring is entirely manufactured, in an artisanal way, in Rome, Italy and every st...
Aquamarine, Platinum
codebyEdge Customizable Diamond Platinum Stacking Ring - Letter L in Morse Code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
Each ring is made to order to your ring size, your metal selection - platinum, or recycled 18 karat yellow or rose gold. Please contact us for any specific customisation you would l...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond,...
2.90ct Blue Sapphire & 2.26ct Emerald 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring is a stunning piece that brings together a vibrant mix of emeralds, blue sapphires, and rubies, set in luxurious 14K y...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
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...
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 7.18 Carat Unheated Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Heart Diamond Halo Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional natural blue sapphire and diamond heart ring, centered by a magnificent 7.18 carat heart shaped natural sapphire certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Unique Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold, gift for her
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful handmade rose gold unique engagement ring set with round blue sapphire and pear cut diamonds on the side.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Oval Blue No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA certified oval cut blue sapphire is completely unheated and displays striking, vibrant blue color! The sapphire is certified by GIA, the premier gemological authority. GIA determ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Beaded Band Round Sapphire 14K (or 18k upon request) Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and captivating, this Heart Cluster Round Ruby 14K Rose Gold Ring features a stunning deep blue sapphire, set in a classic yellow gold band that enhances the gemstone's rich ...
Ruby, Platinum, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1.41 ct Natural Muzo Green Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.19 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
0.73 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Style 1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Platinum
Bespoke Platinum GIA 2.98 CT E VS1 Emerald Round Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Stunning GIA Certified 2.01 Carat white color E, clarity VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond which is set in the center of the Ring. It features 0.97 Carat H SI1 Round Brilliant Diamonds a...
White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphi...
Ruby Diamond Cluster 0.80 Carat Claw Set 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Available with other gemstones, such as emerald and sapphire. 18 Karat White Gold Total Gem weight: 0.80 Carat Diamond weight: 0.30Carat Ruby weight: 0.50 Carat Length: 11 mm top of...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Ye...
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Natural InternallyFlawless Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Platinum
0.10 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
0.17 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
0.16 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
0.16 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
2.02 Carat Natural, Very Light Yellow, Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
0.24 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
1.60 Carat Diamond Ruby Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Claw Set Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Available with other gemstones, such as emerald and sapphire. 18 Karat White Gold Total Gem weight: 1.60 Carat Diamond weight: 0.60 Carat Ruby weight: 1.00 Carat Length: 12.70 mm to...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
1.40 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ballerina Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.78 Carat Natural, Vivid Green Emerald & Diamond Ring made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.18 ct Natural Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.759 Carat Natural Colombian Sugarloaf Emerald & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.83 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Estate Cocktail Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$38,743Sale Price|20% Off
4.44 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Platinum Bespoke 8 Claw Large Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
We offer a wide range of gemstones including diamond, emerald, ruby, sapphire (blue, pink, yellow, green, orange), amethyst, garnet, and tourmaline, ideal for custom engagement rings...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.43 CWT Natural Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
We specialize in Colored Stone Jewelry and offer a wide range of products including rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. Our Jewelry comprises of exquisite stones such as Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald-Cut Royal Blue 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Sapphire Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald-Cut Royal Blue Sapphire Eternity Ring is the epitome of refined luxury. Crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, this striking piece features a seamless band of emerald-cut roya...
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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