Purple Cabochon Ring
20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Band Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Jade, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Rose Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Iolite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Jade, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s German Artisan Fashion Rings
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18...
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
2010s German Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Black Opal, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Amethyst, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
20th Century Fashion Rings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Australian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Purple Cabochon Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Purple Cabochon Ring?
Finding the Right Rings for You
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.
- What is a cabochon ring?1 Answer
Roman Malakov DiamondsApril 19, 2021A cabochon ring is a ring set with a cabochon gemstone. A cabochon is characterized as having a convex, rounded surface that is polished but unfaceted. - What are cabochon rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A cabochon ring is a piece of jewelry that shows off a gemstone in the cabochon style, meaning it has a polished and rounded top surface and a flat back. It differs from a faceted ring, in which the gem is cut with tools. Cabochon rings tend to highlight the color and reflectivity of the gem and do not have the sparkle of faceted stones. Find a range of cabochon rings on 1stDibs.
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