GRS Certified 10.11 Carat Natural Untreated Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Weston, MA
The gem has a large face measuring 13.60mm * 12.46mm * 6.78mm, making it a truly magnificent centerpiece for this regal piece of jewelry. The ring design is inspired by the Crown of...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Unheated Mozambique 1.49 Ct Ruby Queen Elizabeth Inspired Engagement PT950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified Unheated Mozambique 1.49 CT Ruby Queen Elizabeth III Engagement Inspired Ring With Natural VVS D Diamonds Set in 950 Platinum Ring Size 7
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
19th Century Large Queen Elizabeth I Cameo Agate Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Carved to depict of Queen Elizabeth I, three-quarter-length, in a bejewelled dress with pearl trim a...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Diamond 19 Karat Yellow Gold Queen Bee Ring
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring designed with square cushion shaped head with hammered gold texture throughout Centering a gold cushion cabochon engraved with bee crown and laurel Featuring gold beading and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Queen Elizabeth II 24 Karat Gold Coin Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully handcrafted in 24 Karat yellow gold this ring features a cold coin dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II set in a boarder of gold beads with fine hand-engraving on either side ...
24k Gold
Natural Sapphire and Diamond Eyed Snake Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
If so, I can size it and pass the jeweler's charge on to client..English origin c. 1880. Queen Elizabeth chose such a ring upon her engagement to Prince Albert.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Elizabeth Locke 19 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond "Queen Bee" Ring
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cushion-shaped "Queen Bee" engraved ring, set in 19k yellow gold with four round brilliant-cut diamond accents weighing 0.25 total carats.
Elizabeth Locke 19 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond "Queen Bee" Ring
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cushion-shaped "Queen Bee" engraved ring, set in 19k yellow gold with four round brilliant-cut diamond accents weighing 0.25 total carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k yellow gold cat brooch, with approx. 1.10ctw H/SI1 diamonds. Brooch measures 1.25" x 1". Marked 18k on the back. Weight - 10.7 grams.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 10.00 Carat Mozambique No Heat Ruby
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, details, and any questio...
Ruby
J. Birnbach 9.43 carat GIA DVS1 Round Diamond Ring with Tapered Baguettes
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent piece, this glamourous 9.43 carat round diamond engagement ring with tapered baguettes will take your breath away. The center diamond is a rare combination of ext...
Diamond, Platinum
F/W 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Mesh Hand Painted Rose Bustier Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black mesh Dolce & Gabbana gown. From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this two-piece gown consists of an interior skirt and exterior mesh dress. Constructe...
$232,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Dangle Platinum Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive and rare 7 carat total weight matched pear shape with a color and clarity of E/F Color VS1/VS2 Clarity all GIA certified by Antinori di Sanpietro ROMA. This exception...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
French Belle Époque Cartier 40 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Cartier, this exquisite Belle Epoque diamond bracelet, Circa 1915, is crafted in platinum and features 389 Old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 40.55 ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Diamond Clover Necklace and Bracelet Suite in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Cartier diamond clover necklace and bracelet suite features delicately crafted clover motifs with dazzling diamonds, seamlessly blending luxury with the timeless beauty of nature...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Very Fine Pearls & Diamond Choker Necklace, Detachable Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Very Fine Pearls & Diamond Choker Necklace, Detachable Pendant Pearls: 560 Pearls with Amazing Luster & Life, each pearl has a diameter of 3.8 mm on the pendant are...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Platinum Diamond Flower Brooch, 29.15ct, Retro Style, France
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent flower brooch embellished with diamonds and made in platinum. Designed as two flowers set "en tremblant" in the centers with 2 round diamonds weighing approximately 5.50 ...
White Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron GIA Certified 11.22 Carat G SI1 Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
This important, Boucheron, three-stone ring crafted in 18K yellow gold features a certified 11.22 carat pear shape diamond of G color and SI1 clarity as described by GIA grading repo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 12 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a spectacular GIA certified 12 Carat Natural fancy yellow diamonds with excellent saturation throughout. The clarity is Vs2 with and an exceptionally clean diamond. Simply...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Certified Imperial Green Jade Butterfly & Rose Cut Diamond Ring, Pendant, Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. This i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Diamond Kite Shape Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Avg Size : 1.04 Color : D-G Clarity : FL-VS2 Floro. : NON-FNT Total Weight : 77.1 Ct No. of Pcs. : 74 From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located ...
Diamond
GIA Certified 15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Discover the GIA Certified 15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, a breathtaking masterpiece of grandeur, sophistication, and timeless elegance. Featuring an awe-inspiring 15-carat emera...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...
GIA Fancy Intense Yellow 4+ Ct Radiant-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings Scarselli VS2
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Natural GIA-certified fancy intense yellow radiant-cut diamond earrings, featuring 4.79 and 4.94 carats respectively, on a platinum and 18k yellow gold setting. Classic radiant-cut f...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Asprey London Set Necklace & Earrings Coral&Diamond, Gübelin, Estate Sultan Oman
By Asprey London
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificant Asprey London Platinum Set Necklace & Earrings in the Original Box, Gübelin Certified Coral, 51 ct. Diamonds from Estate of His Majesty The Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said...
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
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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