18K Yellow Gold & Platinum GIA Oval Cabochon Ruby w/ Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a truly breathtaking, GIA certified, genuine ruby vintage ring crafted in solid 18k yellow gold & platinum featuring an oval double cabochon cut ruby solitaire with an outsta...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
5.81 Carat Oval Cut Vivid Red Thai Siam Ruby & Diamond Halo 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Natural Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 7.05 Grams Ring Size: 6 Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Ruby Carat: 5.81 Color: Vivid Red Cut:...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby Double Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 3.10 ct Color: Red Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.64 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE METAL ★ 14K So...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Pink Ruby Marquise Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This three stone ring features an oval pink ruby set at the center in a secure ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,759Sale Price|21% Off
GIA Certified 1.06 Carat Cushion Ruby 14 Karat Gold Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold oval Ruby diamond halo ring, containing 1 GIA cushion cut ruby of gem quality weighing 1.06cts.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
AGL Certified No Heat Oval Cut Burma Ruby and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Description: ✔ Stone: Ruby ✔ Stone Carat: 5.52 Carat ✔ Stone Color: Vivid Red ✔ Stone Cut: Oval ✔ Provenance: Burma (Myanmar) ✔ Heat Treatment: None ✔ Certificate: AGL (American Gem ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$2,429Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Untreated Deep Red Ruby & Diamond Oval 18k Yellow Gold Halo Rubover Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Untreated Deep Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring. Stylish modern halo ring featuring a fine natural deep red untreated/unheated ruby with a carat weight of 0.62ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.51 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.51 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
1.20 Carat Natural Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20 Carat Natural Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat We...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Oval Halo Diamond Gemstone Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 3.28 ct Color: Pink Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.67 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★THE METAL ★ 14...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.03 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.03 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Natural Oval Cut Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Round Cut Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,300 / item
”Aura” Ruby And Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
”Aura” Ruby And Diamond Engagement Ring This item is made by order, please let us now your desired gold colored and ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
3.06 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stylish cocktail ring showcasing a 3.06 carat color-rich ruby, surrounded by rows of round brilliant diamonds. Flanked on either side by a round brilliant diamond. Diamonds weigh 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Shape Red Pink Ruby Diamond Pave 14K Rose Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A fusion of elegance, color, and brilliance. This striking ring showcases a captivating, deep red oval ruby at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary 4.28 CTW Oval Step Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut ruby weighing 2.86 carats total - natural Vietnamese in origin Transparent bright medium red in color - set with talon prongs Featuring a halo surround of round...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold and Silver Ring with Oval Ruby and Diamonds, Italy
Located in Perugia, IT
Antique style gold and silver ring with diamonds and oval ruby ct 0.95 This antique-style ring is made of 18k gold and 925 sterling silver. In the center is an oval-shaped Ruby surr...
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
$64,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 2.72 Carat Pigeon's Blood Oval Deep Red Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite peagon's blood deep red ruby set with two trillion cut diamonds d/e color vvs clarity set in platinum
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carats Oval Cut Burmese Ruby & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, showcasing a 3.00 carats oval cut ruby certified by GIA as Burmese, set on a four prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Unheated Burma Ruby Oval and White Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous GIA 0.90 ct. unheated Burma ruby oval with good quality white diamond rounds.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Le Vian Couture Three-Stone Oval Ruby and Half Moon Diamond Ring 6.40ct Center
By Le Vian
Located in Chicago, IL
Copy of original Levian certificate included. This Le Vian ring is made of 18K white gold. It contains an oval ruby weighing 6.40 CTTW.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.70 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Oval Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 1.70CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style, 3.10 grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.62 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Mix Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stylish cocktail ring showcasing a 3.62-carat color-rich oval cut Ruby, surrounded by a row of round brilliant diamonds in a halo design. 56 Diamonds weigh 1.27 carats in total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.0 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.02 Carat Weight Oval Shape Ruby & Baguette Diamond Fashion Ring in 18k WG
Located in Chicago, IL
Make a bold statement with this stunning 2.02 carat weight oval shape ruby fashion ring. The vivid red hue of the ruby is truly captivating, and the oval cut allows it to reflect lig...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Oval Platinum Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.25 carats, framed by French calibré-cut rubies within an oval border of small old European-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1.59ct Oval Ruby Ring in 14K Rose Gold with Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiant, romantic, and beautifully timeless—this 1.59 Carat Ruby Ring is a stunning expression of elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 4.06 Carat Oval Cut Red No Heat Ruby Diamonds Ballerina Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.50Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 5191792586 Oval cut Clean Clarity 8.28 X 6.49 X 2.87mm GIA: Purplish Red No Heat / Fully Natural 1.50ct. side round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.61 Carat Oval Cut Purple Red Ruby 1.01Carat Diamonds Ring 18 kt*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.61Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 6177094723 Oval cut Clean Clarity 8.53 X 6.50 X 3.15mm GIA: Purpulish Red Heat Only. 1.01ct. side round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.19 Carat Oval Cut Red No Heat Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.19Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 6193270038 Oval cut Clean Clarity 7.47 X 4.88 X 3.54mm GIA: Purplish Red No Heat / Fully Natural .20ct. side round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
IGI Certified 1ct Oval Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring - 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Primary Stone: Approx. 1.00ct Natural Oval-Cut Red Ruby Accent Stones: 0.75tcw Natural Tapered Baguette & Round-Cut Diamonds (G/VS) Metal: Solid 18K White Gold (Approx. 3 grams...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Cut Ruby and Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A luscious oval ruby sits at the heart of this dazzling ring, its rich red color glowing warmly against a sunburst of surrounding diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Ruby & Diamonds ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a Natural Ruby of 4,00, spectacular vivid color , in perfect oval cut, and dazzlig Natural Diamonds of 1,34 carats, F-G color VS clarity, ver...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Stacking Gemstone Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 3.12 ct Color: Red Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.85 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE METAL ★ 14K So...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Oval Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond in 14K Solid Gol
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: A tilted oval ruby is secured in a prong setting at the center of this ring.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
$974Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby, side diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby, side diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval ruby ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Large Oval Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Parrot Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This extraordinary cocktail ring is a true work of wearable art, showcasing a magnificent large oval ruby cabochon 8 to 10 carats as its centerpiece, displaying a deep, velvety crims...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
0.7ct Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
💎 Product Description: An exquisite fusion of timeless beauty and refined craftsmanship, this Seven-Stone Cluster Halo Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring captures the essence of endur...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Centered by an oval Ruby of 1.49 carat and Diamond of 2.8 carat total estimated F color and VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$974Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby and diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval Ruby gold ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Centered by an oval Ruby of 0.54 carat and 20 Diamond of 0,69 carat total estimated F color and VVS2 clarity .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Ring. Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.00 carat Center Ruby Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Round brilliant cut diamonds, Diamond Weight: approximately 0.10 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Gold Art Deco Style Orange Red Ruby Natural Diamond Oval Halo Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This strikingly beautiful and bold cocktail ring showcases a stunning 2.35ct oval faceted natural ruby, with an extraordinary orangy-red to blood orange hue, bezel set at its centre.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut AIGS Certificate 2.12ct Ruby Ring "Tokyo" In 18K Gold
Located in Vilnius, LT
Hand-Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, the Tokyo ring showcases a magnificent 2.13 ct oval-cut ruby, accompanied by a certificate from the AIGS.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Oval Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Oval Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring. This incredible Edwardian Old Mine Diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.70 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.70 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring This glorious wine red ruby and diamond ring is sensational.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Opal & Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Step into a world of vintage elegance with our exquisite opal with ruby and diamond art deco style ring in yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby Bypass Cocktail Ring with Baguette and Round Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby Bypass Cocktail Ring with Baguette and Round Diamond Accents Description: This striking bypass-style cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features two prom...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Ruby 3.15Ctw And Diamond 0.75Ctw Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Size 5
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ruby and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in lustrous 14k white gold, it features a center prong set oval cut pinkish red ruby with round, baguette and princess cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Burma Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
The bypass ring showcases a stunning 5.18-carat oval Burmese ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Cadillac Diamond Natural Oval Ruby Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an exquisite 18K White Gold Ring featuring a Natural deep reddish-purple oval-cut Ruby, weighing 4 Carats at its center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and sexy ring featuring 3 gem quality vivid red rubies. The rubies weigh a total of 1.01 carats and each have an intense pigeon blood color with excellent brilliance. They are...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
4.50 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 4.50CTW G-H SI 18K White Gold Prong style Size 7 diamonds – 1.25ct, ruby – 3.25ct R7455WR ALL OUR ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE TO BE ORDERED IN 14K WHITE...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Oval Emerald Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Floral 18K White Gold Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Shoulder Ring showcases a stunning 1.3 carat emerald at the center, surrounded by rubies that complement its rich green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sacchi Oval Ruby and White Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Small 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 18 Karat Yellow Gold...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.73 Carat Oval Cut Ruby & 0.17ctw Diamond Fashion Ring, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This is a very unique ring and features a 0.73 carat oval cut ruby surrounded by 0.17 carat total weight in round diamonds set in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring 0.87ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous ruby and diamond dress ring. The ring is set to the centre with an oval cut ruby weighing 0.87ct displaying a deep red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$18,200
Rubies and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with 17 diamonds 2.01 cts and 17 17 rubies 2.56 cts Size 54 Total weight: 8.83 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 5.91 ct Natural Unheated Oval Ruby Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k YG
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 5.91 ct Natural Unheated Oval Ruby Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Ring features one natural unheated oval Ruby originating from Thailand, w...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Princess Diana Inspired 3.50 Carat Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
Princess Diana Style 3.50 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Oval Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Ruby 3.50CTW Diamond Color G-H Diamond Clarity ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Sophia D. Art Deco Inspired 1.88 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Art deco inspired oval cut shape ruby center ring set in platinum with the total weight of the center ruby 1.88 carats surrounded by stunning small rubies weighing 0.35 carat along w...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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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