Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
1990s European Art Deco Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, 10k Gold
1990s Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s Edwardian Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1980s Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century English Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s French Retro Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Platinum
1980s Retro Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Folk Art Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1980s Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, 10k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Brazilian Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Rubelite, Indicolite, Go...
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s European Retro Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold
1970s Brazilian Retro Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Aquamarine, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k ...
1980s Danish Retro Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Amethyst, Silver, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Citrine, 10k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Gold
1910s Unknown Art Deco Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Diamond, Platinum
1820s British Georgian Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Aquamarine, Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
1980s Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Nouveau Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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1960s Italian Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Swiss Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yello...
1990s American Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Silver
1990s American Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
1980s Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s British Retro Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modernist Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Aquamarine, Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Sapphire, Diamond
Mid-20th Century British Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Diamond, Quartz, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Amethyst Engagement Ring
Diamond, White Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An amethyst ring is good for an engagement ring. Its Mohs hardness of 7 means it's good for everyday wear, but will show wear over the years. The choice in engagement ring stone is a personal choice.
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