ALGT certified Natural 3.32 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
color play and offers a timeless, sophisticated finish. Origin of Alexandrite is Ural Russia. I have two
Diamond, Alexandrite, White Gold, 18k Gold
ALGT certified Natural 0.77 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
color play and offers a timeless, sophisticated finish. Origin of Alexandrite is Ural Russia. I have two
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Russian Alexandrite 18k Gold Antique Design Ring with Diamonds
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
the ’60s of the XIX century. Alexandrite was first found in Russia's Ural Mountains in 1830, and
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Natural Alexandrite Ring of 10k Gold - GIA Cert
Located in Lewisburg, PA
mesmerizing, 0.59ct GIA-certified color-changing alexandrite from the Ural Mountains, surrounded by four pale
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, 10k Gold
Russian 0.37 Carat Alexandrite Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexandrite from the Ural Mountains. The Alexandrite changes its color from bluish green (daylight) to
Alexandrite, Platinum
Very Rare Russian Alexandrite and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
alexandrite from the Ural Mountains and a transitional brilliant cut diamond (c. 1930s). The ring is
Alexandrite
GIA Certified Color Change Alexandrite and Diamond Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
carat of dazzling diamonds. Alexandrite was discovered in the Ural mountains of Russia in 1830 and named
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
GEM Report Natural 1.53 Carat Alexandrite & Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
surrounded by 51 stones of brilliant cut diamonds approx.0.38 ct E/F/VVS/VS. Origin of Alexandrite is Ural
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Moon Necklace by Pamela Love 'Moon Phase' Lapis Diamonds Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Estate 18K Moon Necklace by Pamela Love 'Moon Phase' Lapis Diamonds Yellow Gold This necklace showcases a harmonious blend of lapis lazuli and diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold. The ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum A striking example of Art Deco elegance, this antique engagement ring features a luminous old mine-cut diamond set within an in...
Diamond, Platinum
$944Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Ruby - 11.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 1.00 Carat Natural Pink Sa...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,450Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.50ctw Pink Sapphire & 0.77ctw Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This amazing vintage ballerina statement ring boasts a stunning oval purplish pink sapphire of 1.50 carats. This one-of-a-kind oval cut sapphire is heavily surrounded by high grade ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Bohemian Garnet And Silver Gilt Necklace Circa 1870's
Located in Firenze, IT
Victorian bohemian garnet necklace. This piece is set in silver gilt with pretty garnet flowers and smaller drop flowers. Circa 1870-80, Measures: 42cm long and the central drop me...
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Merelani Mint Garnet White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Merelani mint garnet is featured in this classic three stone ring. Merelani garnet is named after its mining location, the Merelani Hils of Tanzania. Like Tsavorite Garnets, they a...
Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K Gold Weight: 26.30 grams Inside Circumference: 7" Width: 4.5mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Nordic Ring 1.5 ct Natural Cornflower Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold S
Located in SE
This Renaissance-styled ring has a flower-shaped composite Silver on an 18K Gold crown measuring 16 mm x 13 mm x 3.5 mm. The central stone is oval cut natural Ceylon Sapphire of Ligh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mings Hawaii Green Jade Hinged Bangle 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 59.1 Grams Bracelet Circumference: ~7.0" Bracelet Width: 13 mm Bracelet Thickness: 7.9 mm thick Stamped...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,960Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Art Deco Style Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Ring Engagement Ring
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
I am seriously in LOVE with this ring. It might just be my favorite ring yet. Crafted in Platinum, the design features an amazing gemstone center, flanked by French Cut Diamonds, and...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$10,465Sale Price|30% Off
A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique silver topped yellow gold brooch and pendant centering a gem quality natural approximately 22 ct. Siberian amethyst in a fancy octagonal shape. This stone, prong set, has an ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Austrian Necklace Amethyst Pearls Gilt Silver / 42cm/25gr
Located in SE
A Renaissance Revival styled Austrian / Hungarian Gilt Silver Necklace hand made on the territories of the former Austrian Hungarian Empire, ca. 1900 -1920s. Hallmarked 830S and Swed...
Pearl, Amethyst, Silver
5.10 Carat Spinel and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring, No Heat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
A vibrant purple-pinkish red 4.16 carat cushion-cut natural untreated Spinel is the centerpiece of this ring. The vibrant gemstone is highlighted by two round brilliant cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Antique Platinum, Edwardian era Cabochon Moonstone and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Moonstone Ring Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian era ring, crafted with exceptional attention to detail. This stunning piece features an...
Diamond, Moonstone, 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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