AIG Certified 9.50 Carats Natural Burma Ruby 3.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18K gold , with a Natural Burma Ruby of 9,50 carats, in perfect heart cut, spectacular color, fine quality, and 204 pieces of natural Diamonds in round brill...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Heart Shaped Ruby Ring with Marquise Diamond Accents in 18k white gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Heart Shaped Ruby Ring with Marquise Diamond and Round Diamond accents perfect gift for yourself or your loved ones.
AIG Certified 3.60 Carat Natural Burma Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Jewerly is not just about adornment; it is tangible expression of emotion and individuality. Each piece tells a unique story that connects and captivates hearts. These ring is the ep...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,052Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luxury 18Kt Yellow Gold Heart Cut Ruby and Diamond Dome Band Ring Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Luxury Heart Cut Ruby and Diamond Dome Band Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold featuring 0.56 Ct heart-cut ruby at the center, accentuated by 0.10 Ct sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIG Certified 3.60 Carat Natural Burma Ruby 1.60 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Jewerly is not just about adornment; it is tangible expression of emotion and individuality. Each piece tells a unique story that connects and captivates hearts. These ring is the ep...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 2.98 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
These round brilliant-cut diamonds have a substantial total estimated weight of 0.80 Carat, forming a shimmering halo and adorning the shoulders of the band to maximize the ring’s ov...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ring 0.52 Heart Cut Ruby 0.24 White Diamonds Brilliant Cut
Located in Bergamo, BG
Ring made of 18kt white gold with natural heart-cut ruby for ct.0.52 and natural white brilliant-cut diamond surround for ct.0.24 ------------------------------------------------- I...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,280Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Taper Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 1.33 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, this ring offers a sleek and modern design that perfectly complements the ruby and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 3.08 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This 18k white gold ring featuring a 3.08 carat rare heart-shaped ruby is a great example of the Burmese allure - deep red tones with the slightest hint of pink.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 0.35ct Sapphire and Ruby Double Heart Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This enchanting Victorian double heart crowned ring features a romantic design of two entwined hearts with two beautiful gemstones at their centres, a 0.35 carat ruby and a 0.35 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GFCO Certified Burma Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.335grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Heart Carat: 0.55 Colour: - ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 1.67 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby Cluster/ Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Mid Victorian Heart Locket Lover's Ring with Rubies, Emeralds, and Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A charming Victorian gem-set heart locket ring, crafted in 18 carat gold and dating to the mid 19th century. The ring is designed with an elegant knot motif to the centre, symbolisin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oval Burma Ruby with Heart Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Burma Ruby with Heart Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate. Elegant Innovative Design for this Ring with a Stunning Oval Ruby (ct. 3.27 Certificate GRS 2017-121190 vivid re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Unique in its design, this stunning ring features a double heart cluster design. At the centre of each heart a pear cut ruby is set. Each ruby is 0.20 carat in size and is surrounde...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.89 Carat Pigeon Blood Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ships from USA. No Tariffs. This ring features a rare 0.89-carat GIA-certified heart-cut ruby from Burma, prized for its "pigeon blood" color and untreated natural beauty. Paired wi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Heart Shaped Ring with Diamond, Sapphires and Rubies, circa 1902
Located in London, GB
Hallmarked in 1902, thia Victorian ring features a diamond, sapphire and ruby all set to centre. The sapphire and ruby each weigh 0.10 carat, whilst the centre diamond weighs 0.03 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Moonlight Heart Ring in 18ct White Gold with Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Moonlight Heart Ring in 18ct White Gold with Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies Towards the Stars Collection The Moonlight Heart Ring from Sybarite’s Towards the Stars Collection is a brea...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18...
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.30 Carat Diamond 1.35 Carat Heart Cut Ruby Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage heart band ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.10 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby Ring Set in Platinum and 18k Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum and 18K Gold featuring a GIA Certified 2.106 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and 3.682 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit me...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Large Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Modelling wax in the round allows to sculpt small and large pieces, and polishing with agate stones gives characteristic light effects. The Ring is comprised of 18k Yellow Gold, set...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, 2.09 Carat Ruby Heart and 1.17 Carat Diamond Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini Jewelers NYC crafted this beautiful one of a kind ring which centers a 2.09 all natural Ruby heart, which is surrounded by .78 carats of baguette cut diamonds. The top of the...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Ruby 1.39 Carat and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Gold, Heart Shaped Prongs
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a nice Burma Ruby and diamond ring. The ring is set in 18k white gold and diamonds.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Sacchi Small Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely Small Size Heart Ruby and Diamonds Satin Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, from Sacchi’s Universe Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of ...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Large Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely Large Heart Ruby and Diamonds Satin Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, from Sacchi’s Universe Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the o...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Heart Motif Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring features a striking deep-red center stone set in a warm yellow gold band with an elegant, openwork design. The ruby sits in the middle like a glowing focal point, framed by...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 11, 88 Carats of Rubies and Diamond Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From love ❤️ collection, a magnificent double hearts design for this original ring with two pieces of Burma rubies of 8,20 carats and diamonds round brilliant and baguettes cut of 3,...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Heart Shape Ruby, Green Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.35 carats, Green Sapphire 4.35 carats and Diamond 0.19 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.4 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 10.83grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Ruby and 0.75 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Shape Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 2 Ct Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Shape Ring Ruby approximately 2 ct Diamonds approximately 0,75 ct. All round brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.91 Carat Burmese Pigeon’s Blood Ruby Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and refined, this 18K yellow gold ring centers on a GIA-certified 1.58 carat heart-shaped Burmese ruby, celebrated for its vivid red “Pigeon’s Blood” color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Stunning Ct 3, 74 of Burma Ruby and Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From love ❤️ collection, amazing design in 18k gold with heart cut Burma ruby 2,50 ct and round brilliant cut diamonds 1,24 ct E/F-VS. Handcrafted by artisan goldsmith. Excellent man...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 0.81 Carat Ruby Burmese No Heat and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ring by REWA Jewelry which reimagines the timeless Toi et Moi style with a captivating pairing of a heart-shaped diamond and a rich ruby. Ships from USA. No Tariffs or im...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite Certified Ct 9, 70 of Burma Ruby and Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From ❤️ love collection, exclusive design in 18k gold with heart cut Burma ruby ct 8,60 and round brilliant cut diamonds ct 1,10 F/VS. Handmade by artisan goldsmith. Excellent manufa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.00 Carat Burmese Ruby, Tsavorite & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Embrace the essence of elegance with this stunning ring, showcasing a magnificent 2.00-carat heart-shaped ruby at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
$31,545 / item
Towards the Stars Sunlight Heart Ring
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Towards the Stars Collection The allure of this ring lies in its remarkable ability to surprise and enchant, much like the intricate wonders of the universe we inhabit. At first glan...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.53 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ring by REWA Jewelry which reimagines the timeless Toi et Moi style with a captivating pairing of a heart-shaped diamond and a rich ruby. The centre of the ring is a hea...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.85 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring showcases a 0.85-carat GIA-certified heart-cut red ruby from Burma, left untreated to highlight its natural, rich color (certificate number GIA5506603556). Surrounding the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dalben 1.55 Carat Hart Shape Slice Cut Ruby Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 1,55 carat hart shape slice cut ruby ring mounted in 18 kt white gold , 4 flower shape milligrana bezel set with round shape rose cut diamonds on the two sides total ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.73 Carat Burma No Heat Red Ruby with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring features a rare 0.73-carat heart-cut red ruby from Burma, certified by GIA as untreated to preserve its natural beauty (certificate number GIA7508603695). Paired with a 0.4...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.78 Carat Ruby Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ring by REWA Jewelry which reimagines the timeless Toi et Moi style with a captivating pairing of a heart-shaped diamond and a rich ruby. The centre of the ring is a hea...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.66 Carat Ruby Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ring by REWA Jewelry which reimagines the timeless Toi et Moi style with a captivating pairing of a heart-shaped diamond and a rich ruby. The centre of the ring is a hea...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Pinky Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond pinky ring features a chestnut shape faceted African ruby of brilliant color weighing 2.04 carats. The center stone is flanked on one side by a row of large cust...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Ruby Bezel Set 18kt Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Handset in our 150 year old workshop, where this striking really comes into its own is when the time and consideration of how to set this is brought to attention. The thought behind ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.88 Carat Burma No Heat Red Ruby Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring features a 0.88-carat GIA-certified heart-cut red ruby from Burma, left unheated to showcase its natural, intense red color (certificate number GIA3505474904). Paired with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.58ct Unheated Mozambique Ruby - SUPER RED COLOR ! GRS Certified.
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A striking rarity for the true connoisseur. This 1.58-carat unheated ruby hails from the famed mines of Mozambique, renowned for producing some of the world's finest rubies. What se...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Ruby Heart 14K (18K Custom) Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Elegant Ruby Heart 14K (18K Custom) Gold Statement Ring is the perfect blend of bold elegance and refined craftsmanship.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$527,121Sale Price|20% Off
Adler Genève Set 18k Gold Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Ruby, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adler Genève Set 18k Gold Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Vivid Red Ruby, 37 Carat Diamonds from Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set Adler Genève Necklace, Earrings, Ring, Estate to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set Adler Genève Necklace, Earring, Ring Ruby Heart shape, Diamonds Estate to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Comes with the original Adler Genève jewellery box Necklace Diamonds: Brill...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.28 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond and ruby ring, the ring in the form of a double heart, set with a pear-shaped diamond and a faceted ruby of similar shape, estimated to weigh 0.84 carats and 1.28 carats, t...
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
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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