GIT Certified 0.53 Carat Natural Fancy Pinkish Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Pear Carat: 0.53 ct Colour: Pinkish Red Surrounding
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIT Certified 0.53 Carat Natural Fancy Pinkish Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Pear Carat: 0.53 ct Colour: Pinkish Red Surrounding
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 0.66 Carat Fancy Light Green (Undetermined) VVS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.66 ct Colour: Fancy Light Green
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.50/0.55 Carat Faint Blue/Very Light Green Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.50 / 0.55 ct Colour: Faint Blue
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Captivating 1.26ct Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: NA Side stone: 20 stones Natural Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.50ct Shape: Round brilliant
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow SI2 Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: 0.308 ct (69 Pcs ) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2)Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 1.04
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Platinum 6.27 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
stone is 6.27 Carat Pear Shape ruby certified by GIA and set with two hearts on each side surrounded by
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AGL Certified 0.24 Carat Fancy Pink VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.24 Colour: Fancy Pink Clarity: VS
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.39 Carat Very Light Blue VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.39 ct Colour: Very Light Blue Clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.69 Carat Light Green (Undetermined) VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.69 ct Colour: Light Green (Undetermined
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.56 Carat Fancy Green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.56 ct Colour: Fancy Green Clarity: VS
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.53 Carat Faint Blue (Undetermined) VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.53 ct Colour: Faint Blue Clarity: VS2
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Topaz 20.16 carats set in 18K Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Center Stone Topaz Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type 18K Rose Gold Metal Weight 8.49 gr Report N/A Size
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 0.35 Carat Light Blue (Undetermined) SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.35 ct Colour: Light Blue (Undetermined
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.65 Carat Fancy Yellowish Green I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.65 ct Colour: Fancy Yellowish Green
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.33 Carat Light Blue (Undetermined) SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.33 ct Colour: Light Blue Clarity: SI1
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.30 Carat Fancy Green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.30 Colour: Fancy Green Clarity: VS
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.60 Carat Cushion Shape Sapphire 18 K Pave Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shape Sapphire Side stones: 0.59 total carat weight, Round & Pear brilliant diamonds Metal: 18 Karat
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.16 Carat Cushion Shape Sapphire 18 K Pave Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shape Sapphire Side stones: 0.61 total carat weight, Round & Pear brilliant diamonds Metal: 18 Karat
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow VVS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.10 ct Colour: Fancy Light
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,912Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Opal Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 4 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Natural Opal/Crystal Opal Stone Cut: Pear Cabochon Stone Color: Yellow w/Green Orange, Blue Transparency
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Alluring 1.18ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
grade: N/A Side stone: 34 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.43ct Shape: round Color grade: E- F
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$140,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 9.46 ct total weight engagement ring
Located in Chicago, IL
measures 15.85 x 11.94 x 6.65 mm, making it a striking and substantial stone. This engagement ring is
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.19 Carat Light Green Yellow VSI Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.19 ct Colour: Light Green Yellow Clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Coral & Diamond Cluster Ring – 10.05ct Total Coral, 0.10ct Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
allure. Main Stone 4.90 carat Side Stone 5.05 carat Diamond 0.10 carat
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.83 Carat Fancy Light Green VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.83 Colour: Fancy Light Green Clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Precious 5.93ct Rubellite and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
Color grade: Purplish Red Side stone: 52 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.83ct Shape: Round
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Brown Pink I2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.01 Colour: Fancy Brown Pink Clarity: I2
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$300,000Sale Price|20% Off
10.38 Carat Moi&Toi Fancy Yellow Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
. On the platinum side of the ring, there are approximately 148 natural round brilliant cut side
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$108,000Sale Price|28% Off
GIA Certified Fancy Dark Brown Pink Diamond Ring with Diamond Halo in 18k
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
- Setting: Bezel Side-Stone Details (2): - Gem: Pink Diamond - Cut: Round Brilliant - Color: Fancy Pink
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Glamorous 28.26ct Emerald and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone: 1 pc Emerald Main stone carat weight: 24.20ct Shape: Pear Color: Green Side stone: 368 pcs
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.56 CT GIA Certified Light Pink Natural Color Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
*2.76mm Side White Diamonds: 1.36 CT (Pear & Round, F-G Color, VS-SI) Side Pink Diamonds: 0.07 CT Metal
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Neil Lane Cushion Cut Diamond Double Halo Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
. The center stone is surrounded by 65 natural Round Brilliant cut side diamonds, totaling approximately
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.57 Carat Light Blue (Undetermined) VVS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: VVS2 Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side Pink Diamonds Carat weight: 0.10 ct (21 Pcs ) Color
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1930s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning feature collet set 0.83Ct pear faceted cut ruby. The ruby is flanked on either side by bezel set
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.25 Carat Faint Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: F Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 2) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 1.74 ct (10 Pcs
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,352Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Citrine Diamond Ring 6.5 14k Y Gold 4.79 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Quality Citrine, Diamond Species & Variety: Quartz/Citrine Stone Cut: Pear Modified Brilliant Stone
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.62 Carat Y to Z Colour SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.62 Colour: Y to Z Colour Clarity: SI2
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,792Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 2.32 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Transparency: Semi-Transparent Saturation: Moderate Metal Color: White Ring Size: 6.75 75 Side Round Diamonds
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 0.61/0.50 Carat Light Blue/ Fancy Light Green SI1/VS2 Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.61 ct Colour: Light Blue (Undetermined
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Aquamarine Gemstone 3.43 cts in 14K White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
any jewelry collection, this ring is a timeless treasure. Center Stone: Natural Aquamarine Quantity
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 1.00 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
pear shaped diamond engagement ring. The stone is accented by 2 round brilliant cut side diamonds. The
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mesmerizing 25.7ct Citrine, Garnet, and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Round brilliant Color grade: Green Clarity grade: NA Side stone: 126 stones Natural Diamonds Side
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Onyx and Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Dome Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
deep polished surface creating a bold contrast against two pear-shaped pink tourmalines. Set side by
Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 0.54/0.30 Carat Light Pink/Faint pink SI1/VVS1 Daimond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart / Pear Carat: 0.54 / 0.30 Colour: Light Pink
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Brazilian Alexandrite Untreated 0.90 Carat And Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
_______________________ Side Stone Details: - Type: Diamond - Carat: 0.15 CTTW - Cut: Round
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring w/0.93 ct - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
baguette diamonds totaling 0.14 carats surround the pear-shaped center stone, and 10 round diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sebastian Bernards 3.05 Ct PS Tanzanite 2.45 Ct Diamond 18K Engagement Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Center stone: 3.05 Ct Pear shape Tanzanite Center dimensions 12.69mm x 7.68mm x 4.79mm Side stones: 2.45
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Luminous 1.32ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Diamond Main stone carat weight: 1.03ct Shape: Pear Color grade: D Clarity grade: VVS1 Side stone: 29
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Cert. 13.86 Carat No Heat Ruby Eiseman Signed Vintage Ring
By Eiseman
Located in Miami, FL
This 18K Yellow Gold ring features a 13.86 Carat cabochon pear cut Ruby and 1.75 Carats of round
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 4.37 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
stone, 0.22 carats of round brilliant diamonds are bezel-set in graceful clusters on either side, adding
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vibrant 3.26ct Amethyst & Tourmaline Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Shape: Pear shape Color grade: Purple Clarity grade: NA Side stone: 4 stones Tourmaline Side stone
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI 18K 3.21 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Treatment: Moderate Oiled Side Stone Variety: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Cut Weight: 0.87
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Colombian Emerald and Ruby Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
round brilliant cut diamonds that are set at each side, adding an absolutely glamorous touch to the ring
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Fine Ruby and Emerald Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
gorgeous stones are further accented with round brilliant cut diamonds that are set at each side, adding an
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cluster Emerald Natural Diamond Broad Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
: Natural Emerald Shape: Pear Carat: 1.82 ct Color: Green Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.59 CT Faint Pink SI2/0.30 CT Faint Pink I2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.29 / 0.30 Colour: Faint Pink Clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,807Sale Price|35% Off
4.9 Carat Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Stones – Diamonds Type: Natural Diamonds Cut: Round Brilliant Quantity: 1 Weight: 0.22
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry 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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