Vintage diamond platinum three stone engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage diamond three stone engagement ring is a graceful composition of symmetry, light, and timeless design.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1.07 Carat Marquise Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The tapered baguette diamonds are set along each shoulder, adding a clean architectural line that complements the center stone without overpowering the design. The ring is stamped PL...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.30 carat sapphire diamond platinum three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Graded H–I in color with VS clarity, the diamonds provide warmth, depth, and a graceful halo of light that enhances the center stone without overpowering it. Crafted entirely in pla...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 3.01ct Round Brilliant Natural Diamond GIA Baguettes Three-Stone Ring
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Platinum Three-Stone Ring 3.01ct Round Brilliant Natural Diamond GIA with Baguettes 🡆 Description: One (1) lady’s platinum three-stone diamond ring containing one (1) round brillia...
Diamond, Platinum
$41,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Their clean lines and precise cuts complement the architectural elegance of the emerald, while additional diamond accents along the shoulders add subtle sparkle without overpowering ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
$25,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.01 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald Three-Stone Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Their sleek, elongated shape provides subtle sparkle and architectural balance, enhancing the fluid lines of the ring. Center Stone: 6.01 carat natural emerald, GIA certified Shape...
Emerald, Platinum
4.06 Carat GIA Montana Green Blue Sapphire Three Stone Platinum Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare and captivating 4.06 carat green blue Montana sapphire three stone ring in platinum, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills and accompanied by a GIA report.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapp...
J. Birnbach GIA 2.01 Carat F VS2 Oval Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This platinum three-stone ring is a refined and timeless design, centered around an elegant oval cut diamond with beautifully matched side stones.
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 1.28 Carat G VVS1 Oval Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This platinum three-stone ring is a timeless expression of balance and refined elegance, designed to showcase exceptional diamond quality in a classic yet enduring setting.
Diamond, Platinum
1918 Antique 3 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 8.75 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Three - stones Ring hand - made in 1918. In finest used condition after 106 years of existence :) Band with plain shoulders in solid 18ct Yellow Gold crown featuring plati...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Beautiful Brazil 10.85 Aquamarine & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A sensational vintage aquamarine ring, probably 20-30 years old, in a solid platinum setting.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Amethyst Engagement Ring. 2.40TCW Marquise and Round Cut Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Together, the amethysts have a combined total weight of approximately 2.40 carats, delivering a harmonious presence without overwhelming the design. Crafted in platinum, the ring pr...
Amethyst, Platinum
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.38 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in platinum, the setting is designed to emphasize the geometry and purity of the stones, allowing maximum light performance while maintaining a timeless and architectural aes...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Harry Winston GIA Certified 8.54 Carat Marquise Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Key Details - 8.54 carat marquise-cut center diamond, GIA I SI2 - Tapered baguette side diamonds, 1.00 total carat weight, H color, VVS clarity - Handmade platinum setting, signed H...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.42 Carat Purplish Pink Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring size 6, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Three Stone Engagement Ring Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Size: 7 Adjustable Total Weight: 6.66 grams Band Style: P...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco French Platinum Ring, Emerald and Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This superb Art Deco platinum ring showcases a vibrant step-cut emerald of approximately 1.5 carats, framed by two beautifully matched old-cut diamonds totaling around 1.40 carats. T...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mahenge Spinel 8.99ct Pinkish Red Pear Cut Trillion Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Monaco, MC
Mahenge spinel and diamond three-stone ring in platinum, centering an 8.99-carat natural pinkish-red spinel of Tanzanian origin, certified by the American Gemological Laboratories (A...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 1.79 Carat I SI1 Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This platinum three-stone ring is a timeless and sophisticated design that highlights the clean geometry and understated brilliance of step-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Graff GIA 3.54 Carat H VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Key Details GRAFF signed platinum three-stone ring - 3.54 carat round brilliant diamond, GIA H VS1 - Tapered baguette side stones, 0.85 total carat weight - Platinum setting - Ring...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 3.01 Carat D SI1 Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Key Details - 3.01 carat emerald cut center diamond, GIA certified D SI1 - Matching epaulette side diamonds, D color, VS clarity, 0.59 total carat weight - Handmade platinum three-s...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 3.67 Carat D VS2 Vintage Marquise Diamond Five Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Key Details - 3.67 carat marquise cut center diamond, GIA certified D VS2 - 4 straight baguette diamonds, 0.69 total carat weight - Single-cut diamonds, 0.07 total carat weight - Pl...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 8.33 Carat D Flawless Marquise Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Key Details - Center diamond: 8.33 carat marquise cut, D color, Internally Flawless, GIA - Side stones: Tapered baguettes, 0.50 total carat weight - Platinum setting - Ring size 6 ...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 2.91 Carat Total Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring blends warmth and brilliance in a beautifully balanced platinum and 18K yellow gold setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring. GIA No Heat 5 Sapphires Platinum Elongated
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stones: Natural No-Heat Sapphires Secondary Stones: Diamonds Sapphire Cut: Oval Cut Diamond Cut: Old Cut Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 1.68 Carats ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Finish Ring A.Tillander 0.65ct Sapphire 0.7ctw Diamonds Platinum Ø5.5US
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1913 Ring 0.25ct Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS9.5/ 3gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1937 Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/ 2.1gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØU7.25 /2.25gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Oval Cut Diamond D Color VVS2 Clarity Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Tapered baguette diamonds gently frame the center, adding structure and visual harmony without overpowering its presence. The platinum setting provides a luminous and enduring base, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 0.8ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 7.25/ 3.8gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring 0.45ct Diamond 0.45ctw Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5 /2.1 gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930 Finish Ring 0.5ctw 3 Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum US7 / 1.4gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1948 Ring natural 2ct. Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/2.7gr
Located in SE
Three Stone Cluster Ring set with sort of transitional bezel and claw setting with oval cut natural Blue Sapphire accented with 2 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum claws on solid...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1912 Antique Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 5.5 US / 2.0 gr
Located in SE
Three stones Ring with crown top in Platinum on 18K Yellow Gold Ring featuring old European diamond cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1933 Wedding Ring 3 diamonds 0.6ctw solid 23K Gold Platinum Ø 5.75 US/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
1932 Finish Three stones Ring 0.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18KGold Ø US6.25 /2gr
Located in SE
Nice Finish Three Stones cluster ring made in 1932 . Combination of 18K Orange Gold, White Gold /or Platinum and three natural Diamonds of old European Diamond cut, hand - made cut.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring – CISGEM Certified
Located in Roma, RM
An elegant and refined ring from the 1920s, featuring three natural pearls of fine luster, arranged in a vertical composition typical of early 20th-century design. The pearls are fra...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 3.10 Carat Antique Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Key Details - 3.10 carat cushion brilliant center diamond, GIA E I1 - 0.28 carats total weight tapered baguette side stones - Handmade platinum three-stone setting - Ring size 6 Pu...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.10 Carat Old Mine Muzo Colombian Emerald & Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Set in a stunning filigree platinum ring setting. This ring features 2 Old-European cut diamond side stones flaking the emerald center stone.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1946 Ring natural 2.25ct. Sapphire 0.2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS5.75 /2.8gr
Located in SE
Three Stone Cluster Ring in solid 18K set with octagon cut natural Blue Sapphire accented with 2 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum settings.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø7.25 US / 9 gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$312,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.03-carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Free of fluorescence, the diamond displays its true natural beauty with absolute clarity. A shimmering platinum pavé band adds delicate sparkle without overpowering the commanding c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1933 Nordic Ring natural Blue Spinel Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 /1.7gr
Located in SE
Art -Deco period Three stones Ring featuring a band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters holding three old - diamond hand-cut natural stones.
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
It is often difficult or impossible to get an accurate characteristics of the weight , color and nature of inclusions without removing the stones from the settings to be weighed and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$21,450 / item
13.73 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
The Emerald profile and Three-Stone Ring architecture give it a quiet authority that works in every setting.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$27,500 / item
15.44 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Prince Albert II of Monaco · Aristocratic taste leans toward clarity of form: one decisive emerald cut silhouette, one refined emerald green mood; this 15.44tcw three-stone emerald r...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.5 Carat Marquise Statement Champagne Sophistication Signature Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Marquise cut Colour family: Champagne Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 1.5 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.3 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Who This Ring Is Made For This Three-Stone Ring is created for clients who would rather own one decisive jewel than a drawer full of compromises.
Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2.3 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Modern Nobility
Located in Mumbai, IN
We refine the inside edges, pressure points and balance of this Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold so that the ring feels reassuringly present without pinching, spinning or catching.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1.65 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Pure Sophistication
Located in Mumbai, IN
The Emerald profile and Three-Stone Ring architecture give it a quiet authority that works in every setting.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
10.31 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Gold High Jewellery Supremacy
Located in Mumbai, IN
The Emerald Cut profile and Three-Stone Ring architecture give it a quiet authority that works in every setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$379,500 / item
8.02 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring SI 18K Gold Refined Grandeur
Located in Mumbai, IN
Ring Design, Setting & Craftsmanship Inside the Legacy workshop, the starting point is always structure: a clean, balanced ring architecture in 18K Gold that supports the natural...
Diamond, 18k Gold
6 Carat Marquise Statement Brilliant White Grandeur Signature Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
The carat weight is generous enough to be unmistakable in a room, yet balanced so that the ring never feels overpowering. Ring Design, Setting & Craftsmanship Legacy prefers to b...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1.68 Carat Oval Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Elegant Sparkle
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring On the hand, this 1.68 carats Emerald Green Three-Stone Ring is best treated as a focal point.
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Cushion Statement Champagne Pure Sophistication Heirloom Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
The carat weight is generous enough to be unmistakable in a room, yet balanced so that the ring never feels overpowering. Ring Design, Setting & Craftsmanship On the workbench, b...
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant Pure Sophistication Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
The result is a carat presence that feels deliberate and architectural rather than simply large. Ring Design, Setting & Craftsmanship Inside the Legacy workshop, the starting poi...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat Pear Statement Fancy Yellow 14K goldRadiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
It is especially suited to Gala, Red-Carpet & Black-Tie clients who want a piece that can move from private dinners to red-carpet-level events without changing rings. Certificati...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry 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.
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