$706Sale Price / item|25% Off
14k Gold Ring with Heart Ruby.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Heart ruby gold ring. July birthstone ring. Love ring.
Ruby, 14k Gold
14K Gold Ruby Ring with Emerald Accents Minimalist Ruby Emerald Ring Unisex
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Emerald Ring – Channel Set Square Ruby with Natural Emerald Accents Clean, modern, and effortlessly refined, this handcrafted ring showcases the timeless co...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,059Sale Price / item|40% Off
14k Gold Ring with Cabochon Ruby
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold ring with cabochon riby. July birthstone ruby ring.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
3.53 Carat Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an AGL certified Oval cut Ruby weighing 3.53 carats, and Shield cut side Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.80 carat. Size 6 1/2, resizable
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Ring with Diamond Double Halo
Located in New York, NY
Radiating timeless elegance, this exquisite ring features a captivating oval-shaped 1.15cts. ruby at its center, celebrated for its deep, vibrant hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14KW Ruby with Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful band-style ring has 5 round red rubies totaling 0.93 carats which are surrounded by 52 round SI, H color diamonds totaling 0.27 carats which create a beautiful halo ar...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Ring with Split-Shoulder Band
Located in Covington, LA
A vibrant red ruby takes center stage in this white gold solitaire ring, offering a bold contrast of color against the polished metal.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Invisibly Set Ruby Ring with Diamond Center
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant gold ring with 2 carats of invisibly set rubies placed in four rows.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,840
Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.07 grams Set with- Stone type: Burma Ruby Heat Shape: Round Carat: 0.05 Col...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,820
Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.75 grams Set with- Stone type: Burma Ruby Heat Shape: Round Carat: 0.90 Col...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Breathtaking Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RIng 18K White Gold Same Style Ring with Ruby Availiable Diamond 84-RD-0,31 ct Blue Sapphire 73-2,86 ct SIze US 7,2 Weight 6,1 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewel...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby Cocktail Ring - 1.67 Carat Ruby with Pavé Split Shank
Located in Covington, LA
A striking red ruby takes center stage in this warm yellow gold ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,400
Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.275 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 1.08 (3 Pcs ) Colou...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
ARAYIAN 2.07-Carat Ruby ring with Diamond
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Gold - 4.79 grams Ruby - 2.07 carats Diamond (pear) 14 pieces - 1.12 carats Diamond (rounds) 24 pieces - 0.26 carats AGL certified A stunning 2.07-carat ruby forms the centerpi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$706Sale Price / item|25% Off
14k Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural rubies and diamonds. July birthstone ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Ring Set in Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous and Chic ruby band ring set in Platinum PT900 with diamonds .
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K Gold With Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Elegant 21st Century 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted in 18k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,460
Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.11 grams Set with- Stone type: Burma Ruby Heat Shape: Round Carat: 0.90 Col...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby with Diamond Lattice Shoulders Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby with Diamond Lattice Shoulders Ring Description: This ring is crafted in solid 18kt yellow gold and features a vibrant 1.54-carat oval-cut ruby at its center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct White Gold Ring Set With Ruby
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
18k white gold ring set with ruby paving, very translucent for approximately 1ct in total.
Ruby, White Gold
Art Deco Ring with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: 18 pieces; Weight: 1.20 carats; Cut: Old Cut; Colour: F-G; Purity: VS-SI; Grinding quality: Very good; Gemstone: Ruby; Cut shape: cushion; Weight: 1.00 carat; Color red; Pu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Silver Ring with Diamonds Ruby and Spinel
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Silver Ring with Diamonds Ruby and Spinel MEASURES: Weight: 6.61gr.
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, Silver
$1,590
Checkerboard Ruby Ring
Located in Austin, TX
The squared face of the ring measures approx 1/2 inch. Want a ruby ring but something super unique?
Ruby, 14k Gold
Platinum Oval Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Oval Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents Description: This classic solitaire ring is crafted in solid platinum and centers on a substantial 3.13-carat oval ruby featur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Heart and Arrow Ring With Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Platinum and white gold ring with a heart of diamonds (app. o.3 carats) pavé set and in the middle an old cut round ruby (app. 0.75 carats) the heart is pierced by an arrow with a su...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Benoite Ruby Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow Gold with Natural Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
The Benoite Ring is a striking and luxurious piece crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a dazzling combination of natural rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.58 carats with Ruby 1.85 carats and Diamond 1.18 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 11.98 grams "We first o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Red Ruby Ring with White Diamond Surround
Located in London, GB
Its pinkish red colour contrasts not only with the diamonds’ sparkling white, but also with the ring’s classic white gold band. Ring Size: UK - H, US - 4 1/4 1.55 Carat Ruby
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The overall design feels bold yet wearable, with a continuous flow that wraps naturally around the hand. Rubies and diamonds set in 18K yellow gold, with a total weight of 6.45 g fi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Opal, Ruby and Diamonds, Turtle Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural opal, ruby and diamonds. October birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.5 g. depends from size Central stone: Natural opal Weight: 1.10 ct appr...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby with Diamond and Ruby Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.24 carats with Diamond 2.06 carats and Ruby 1.92 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.73 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
ARAYIAN 1.33-Carat Ruby with Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Ruby – 1.33 carats Diamond – 0.76 carats Gold – 4.63 grams A perfect 1.33-carat ruby engagement ring, set with a halo of round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Turquoise Cabochon Ring with Diamonds, 18k
Located in New York, NY
The ruby cabochon is 1.25 carats. Ring Size 6.25 US.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with pearl, ruby and diamonds. Pear ruby ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Pink Tourmaline Ring with White Diamond and Ruby
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail ring is a stunning example of beautiful and luxurious jewelry made in 18k (14.29gms.) white gold.
White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Ruby Tentacle Ring // Cabochon Ruby with Yellow Sapphires in Sterling Silver and
Located in New York, NY
This artisan ring centers on a glowing natural cabochon Ruby, bezel-set in radiant 14K gold, and surrounded by a constellation of faceted yellow sapphires.
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
$439Sale Price|24% Off
Sterling Silver "Frog" Ring with a Ruby Eye
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver "Frog" ring with a ruby eye, containing 2 round rubies weighing .27pts. ring size is 8 and can be size to fit for free.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Emerald and Ruby Heart Ring with Diamonds, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Emerald and Ruby Heart Ring with Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Zelda Ring – Platinum with Natural Ruby & Diamond Accents – 0.29 ct Round Ruby
Located in Greeneville, TN
Introducing the Zelda Ring — a delicate yet powerful symbol of passion, elegance, and refined beauty from Mountain Song Jeweler. 💕 This exquisite piece showcases a 0.29 carat natur...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.04 carats, Ruby 6.93 carats with Diamond 1.11 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 11.29 grams "We f...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Luna Ruby Diamond Ring, Platinum with 0.78ct Natural Oval Ruby & 0.28ctw Diamond
Located in Greeneville, TN
The Luna Ring is a graceful and timeless piece, featuring a vibrant 0.78ct natural oval ruby set in sleek, polished platinum, and accented with 0.28ctw of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,720
Oval Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.25 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 0.66 Colour: - Cla...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Ruby ring 14KT natural untreated ruby ring Burma
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant mens ring with a beautiful ruby in center untreated 100% natural ruby originating from Burma, the ruby is 7x5mm and the ring is made in solid 14KT yellow gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold
$298Sale Price / item|29% Off
Sterling Silver "Ram" Ring with a Ruby Eye, Containing 2 Round Ruby
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver "Ram" ring with a ruby eye, containing 2 round ruby weighing .30pts. ring size is 9 and can be size to fit for free. weighing 14.3 grams
Ruby, Sterling Silver
$4,199Sale Price|14% Off
Handcrafted Ruby Ring with Brilliant Round Cut Diamond
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Handcrafted Oval Ruby with brilliant round cut Diamond Ring Ruby - 2.51 CTS Brilliant round cut Diamond - 0.64 CTS 18 Karat Rose Gold - 7.45 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby Swan Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby Swan Ring with Diamonds 157 Diamonds - 0.97 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.02 CT 1 Ruby - 4.51 CT 6 Yellow Diamonds - 0.37 CT 18K Rose Gold - 7.75 GM This captivating 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
$6,000
Mozambique Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold Ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.935 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Pear Carat: 0.62 Colour: - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.98 Carat Thai Ruby Ring with made in PT900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vibrant, elegant, and expertly crafted—this 1.98 Carat Thai Ruby Ring is a timeless expression of sophistication and allure.
Diamond, Ruby
18K Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies 18KR 15.56GM 75MR 2.81CT 220RD 1.49CT Introducing our 18K rose gold ring, a stunning work of art that combines the finest materials w...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.33 carats with Diamond 0.69 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 6.23 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ladybug Ring with Diamonds & Rubies
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold Ladybug Ring with Diamonds & Rubies 43 Diamonds - 0.18 CT 1 Green Garnet - 0.68 CT 1 Purple Tourmaline - 0.26 CT 24 Rubies - 0.36 CT 18K Yellow Gold - 4.21 GM U...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Ruby Teardrop Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This mesmerizing 18K gold ring features a striking pear-cut natural ruby of 0.53ct, accentuated by 0.09ct of radiant natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
White gold entourage ring with diamonds and ruby
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds Weight: 0.15 carat Cut: Brilliant cut Colour: F-G Clarity: SI-P Quality: Very good Gemstone: Ruby Cut: Oval cut Colour: Red Weight: 2.50 carat Jewel: Ring Weight:...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
White gold pave ring with diamonds and ruby
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds Weight: 0.50 carat Cut: Brilliant cut Colour: F-G Clarity: SI-P Quality: Very good Gemstone: Ruby Cut: Round cut Colour: Red Weight: 1.50 carats Jewel: Ring Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.98 carats with Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 17.57 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Handcrafted Natural Ruby Ring with Intricate Gold Detailing
Located in Jaipur, IN
A ring with natural Ruby hand made in 18K Gold with intricate floral work on Gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.50ct Ruby Cluster Ring with 12 Round Rubies in Silver Palladium Alloy
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
It works as a distinctive personal piece, or as a gift for someone who appreciates jewelry with presence, individuality, and a clear departure from predictable cluster designs. 12 R...
Ruby, Palladium, Silver, Rhodium
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
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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