Rare Engagement Stones
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Swedish Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Three-Stone Rings
Spinel, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Asian Romantic Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modernist Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Australian Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s French Artisan Engagement Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1860s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1870s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Classical Roman Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Post-War Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Colombian Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Zambian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Labradorite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings
Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Spinel, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
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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.
- Is a cat's eye stone rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the cat’s eye chrysoberyl gem is extremely rare. The highly sought after stone is only found in a few deposits in the world. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Three stone engagement rings are sometimes called trilogy or trinity rings. There are a couple of different meanings attached to these rings. One popular sentiment is friendship, love and fidelity. Another popular meaning is past, present and future. Both seem very appropriate for an engagement ring. Find a collection of engagement rings from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, engagement rings can have colored stones. In fact, you can find engagement ring sets with many colored stones, including varieties of diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies. There are no rules regarding what can and can't be an engagement ring, so feel free to choose any piece that appeals to you. Shop a diverse assortment of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, engagement rings can have three stones. Ones that do are sometimes called trilogy or trinity engagement rings. To some people, triple-stone engagement rings have symbolic meaning, representing the past, present and future, or the Holy Trinity in Christianity. Other people opt for trilogy rings simply because they find them visually appealing. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of trilogy engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, morganite is a great stone for an engagement ring. This stone is a 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, which means it's quite durable and suitable for everyday wear.
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