Vintage 9ct Gold, Enamel RAF and Diamond Ring, Circa 1940s
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage RAF sweetheart ring 9ct Gold Stamped Makers Mark J H Circa 1940 A touching mid
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Gorgeous Vintage Amethyst & Seed Pearl Dress Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
. A pretty pretty Sweetheart of a Ring.
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bypass Platinum Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
‘Sweetheart’ ring epitomizes vintage charm and would make a lovely alternative engagement ring. In excellent
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Heart Shaped Box
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Love is in the air”...Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! Give your sweetheart this beautiful
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co .50 Carat Blue Sapphire and 18K Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
sweetheart ring fits a size 7.5 finger and can be sized down 1 size only, it cannot be sized up. Wear this
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Ruby and Diamond Sweetheart Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A pretty 18 karat yellow gold ruby and diamond sweetheart ring. The two entwinned hearts are set
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14ct White Gold Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings, Circa 2000
Located in Brighton, GB
Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings Circa 2000 A timeless pair of cluster earrings, each featuring a central brilliant-cut diamond encircled by six matching brilliant-cut diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$135Sale Price / item|55% Off
Silvorra Elegant 925 Sterling Silver Floral Ring with Pink & White Cubic Zircon
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases a floral-inspired design meticulously crafted from 925 sterling silver. At its center, a cluster of mixed-cut clear white cubic zirconia stones creates ...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1895 Birmingham 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful late Victorian ring, hallmarked for Birmingham 1895, is a timeless example of 19th-century craftsmanship and sentiment. Crafted in rich 18ct yellow gold, the gently do...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Boat Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 This exquisite Edwardian-era ring showcases a stunning boat-shaped design, crafted from 18ct gold and adorned with vibrant rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 Makers Mark B H Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Victorian five-stone ring, featuring alternating natural rubies and d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.42ctw Diamond Nature Inspired Ring
Located in Orlando, FL
Diamonds – 9 round brilliant cuts, 0.42 carats total, graded G color, VS2 clarity Metal – 14k yellow gold with white gold prongs, 2.5 grams Size – currently fits approx. 6.25, resiza...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid White Gold Diamond Ring with Ruby
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
I ship all my products from the USA! Not my handwork! I'm selling my used CIRARI Ruby and Diamond ring! I bought it about 3 years ago on Gemshoping TV. At that time I wore white go...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique German Ring natural 5ct. Star Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Gold ØUS7.5/ 3gr
Located in SE
German Ring from ca 1920s -1930s with natural beautifully Purple natural Star Ruby stone 8.75mm x 7.75mm x 6mm /ca. 5 ct with minor flaws accented with 4 Diamonds. Ruby shows distin...
Diamond, Star Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 2gr
Located in SE
A Ring from 1920s -1930s decorated with natural emerald cut Emerald 4.75 mm x 3.75 mm x 2.1 mm deep ca. 0.4 ct with natural internal flaws and inclusions. Emerald is accented with si...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Carved Seven Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Carved Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite Victorian seven-stone ring, meticulously crafted in 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece showc...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring Stamped 18ct Gold Circa 1910 Five-stone ring set with three round-cut rubies and two diamonds in alternating sequence. The stones are claw-set in a b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ICA 18K White Gold 0.71ct Oval Vivid Green Tsavorite & 0.38ct Diamond Halo Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A luminous celebration of rare color and refined craftsmanship, this halo-set cocktail ring showcases a vivid 0.71ct oval-cut Tsavorite garnet, certified untreated by the ICA GemLab....
Tsavorite, Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 1.2ct. Sapphire Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø6.25US/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful old Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 18 natural Seed Pearls settings. Fragmented hallmarks, 18K, lokely Swedish or German ring, hand -made ca...
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham worn date letter Makers Mark AH A beautifully balanced antique ring featuring three sapphires interspe...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 1.80ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 1.80 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Nice German cluster Emeralds and Diamonds Ring. Plain band and shoulders. Openwork crown in White Gold 16mm x 12.6mm x 6.9mm deep. All stones with open backs. Claw set natural oval c...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
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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