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Vintage ruby diamond platinum cluster ring
Vintage ruby diamond platinum cluster ring

Vintage ruby diamond platinum cluster ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This refined vintage cluster ring showcases a richly colored oval ruby at its center, its warm hue

Category

20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 6.27ct Star Ruby Dome Ring
Vintage Platinum 6.27ct Star Ruby Dome Ring

Vintage Platinum 6.27ct Star Ruby Dome Ring

Located in New York, NY

This vintage ring features a striking star ruby cabochon set in a sleek platinum mounting. The ruby

Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Star Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Ruby and Diamond Bombe Ring
Vintage Platinum Ruby and Diamond Bombe Ring

Vintage Platinum Ruby and Diamond Bombe Ring

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A breathtaking vintage cocktail ring crafted in luxurious platinum, showcasing a vivid 2.94-carat

Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Vintage Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring

Vintage Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A beautifully sculpted vintage cocktail ring in luxurious platinum, centered with a vivid 1.10

Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Platinum .31ct Ruby and Diamond Ring
Vintage Platinum .31ct Ruby and Diamond Ring

Vintage Platinum .31ct Ruby and Diamond Ring

Located in Big Bend, WI

Vintage platinum ruby and diamond ring. The ring features a genuine earth mined round pinkish-red

Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage .64ct Ruby & Diamond Ring In Platinum
Vintage .64ct Ruby & Diamond Ring In Platinum

Vintage .64ct Ruby & Diamond Ring In Platinum

Located in Bloomington, MN

Vintage .64ct Ruby & Diamond Ring In Platinum Showcasing an exquisite Gemstone Fashion Ring

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 1980s Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Ring, Anniversary Ring
Vintage 1980s Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Ring, Anniversary Ring

Vintage 1980s Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Ring, Anniversary Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Ruby Eternity Ring Platinum Circa 1980s Discover the timeless elegance of our Platinum

Category

Late 20th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 1.61 carat ruby diamond platinum cluster ring
Vintage 1.61 carat ruby diamond platinum cluster ring

Vintage 1.61 carat ruby diamond platinum cluster ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage platinum cluster ring showcases a vivid 1.61 carat ruby glowing at its center

Category

20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Retro Diamond Ruby Platinum Vintage Circular Vintage Cocktail Ring
Retro Diamond Ruby Platinum Vintage Circular Vintage Cocktail Ring

Retro Diamond Ruby Platinum Vintage Circular Vintage Cocktail Ring

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This striking Retro-era platinum ring features a bold circular design centered by a half-moon cut

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 2.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Vintage 2.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring

Vintage 2.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage 2.73 carat ruby and 0.18 karat diamond, platinum ring; part of our

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Mid-Century Moonstone Ruby Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Mid-Century Moonstone Ruby Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring

Mid-Century Moonstone Ruby Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

With high polish finish Tested as platinum Circa: 1950s Ring size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures north to

Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum Vintage Filigree Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring
Platinum Vintage Filigree Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring

Platinum Vintage Filigree Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring

Located in Fairfield, CT

Platinum ring. This beautiful vintage platinum ring is a pierced filigree dome style, set in the

Category

Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Red Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Vintage Red Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Vintage Red Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Stylish and Finely detailed Vintage Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring. Centering set

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1.53 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring
1.53 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring

1.53 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring

Located in Miami, FL

This is a Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring. This ring showcases an unheated, 1.09 carat, oval cut

Category

1990s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified Natural Ruby & Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring
GIA Certified Natural Ruby & Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring

GIA Certified Natural Ruby & Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring

Located in London, GB

A stunning and sparkling, vintage Ruby and diamond halo ring, set in a classic and timeless

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 1.17 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Vintage Platinum 1.17 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

Vintage Platinum 1.17 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a stunning Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Known for producing the finest rubies in the

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring GIA Certified
Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring GIA Certified

Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring GIA Certified

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A captivating vintage treasure, this platinum ring centers on a 2.98 carat oval Burma ruby

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 12.0ct Aquamarine and 1.10tcw Ruby Statement Ring
Vintage Platinum 12.0ct Aquamarine and 1.10tcw Ruby Statement Ring

Vintage Platinum 12.0ct Aquamarine and 1.10tcw Ruby Statement Ring

Located in New York, NY

This striking vintage statement ring is crafted in luxurious platinum and showcases a stunning

Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Crossover Ring, Circa 1950
Vintage Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Crossover Ring, Circa 1950

Vintage Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Crossover Ring, Circa 1950

Located in London, GB

A vintage, hand made, ruby and diamond crossover ring, set with a pear shape ruby, weighing

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Ring with Oval Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamonds
Vintage Platinum Ring with Oval Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamonds

Vintage Platinum Ring with Oval Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamonds

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A striking vintage men’s ring crafted in solid platinum, centered by a richly colored oval-cut ruby

Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Star Ruby Ring, 17.29ct GIA, 3.0ct Diamond Accents
Vintage Platinum Star Ruby Ring, 17.29ct GIA, 3.0ct Diamond Accents

Vintage Platinum Star Ruby Ring, 17.29ct GIA, 3.0ct Diamond Accents

Located in Aspen, CO

diamonds are estimated to weight totally 3.0 cts. The ring is not marked, but has been tested as platinum

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Platinum GIA 3.23ctw Cushion Ruby Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
Vintage Platinum GIA 3.23ctw Cushion Ruby Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring

Vintage Platinum GIA 3.23ctw Cushion Ruby Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

) Material: Solid .850+ Platinum - Stamped PT900 Weight: 7.75 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 (Fitted on a finger. We

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Platinum Half Eternity 7mm Band Ring
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Platinum Half Eternity 7mm Band Ring

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Platinum Half Eternity 7mm Band Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Ruby and Diamond Platinum Half Eternity 7mm Band Ring. Hand set with

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Platinum Cocktail Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Platinum Cocktail Ring Fine Estate Jewelry

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Platinum Cocktail Ring Fine Estate Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Diamond and Ruby Platinum Vintage Art Deco Revival Ring. Centering a securely

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 1.09ctw Baguette Ruby & Round Diamond Wide Band Ring
Vintage Platinum 1.09ctw Baguette Ruby & Round Diamond Wide Band Ring

Vintage Platinum 1.09ctw Baguette Ruby & Round Diamond Wide Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

.800+ Platinum (tested) - stamped PT850 Weight: 6.70 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 1.70Ct Thai Ruby and 1.68Ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring 1975
Vintage 1.70Ct Thai Ruby and 1.68Ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring 1975

Vintage 1.70Ct Thai Ruby and 1.68Ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring 1975

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.70 carat Thai ruby and 1.68 carat diamond, platinum

Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage OEC Diamond and Buff Top Ruby Hexagon Platinum Ring
Vintage OEC Diamond and Buff Top Ruby Hexagon Platinum Ring

Vintage OEC Diamond and Buff Top Ruby Hexagon Platinum Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Diamond and Buff Top Ruby Platinum Hexagon Ring

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This three stone ring holds a ruby measuring 40pts and either side are two smaller diamonds which

Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 0.86 carat ruby diamond platinum three stone ring
Vintage 0.86 carat ruby diamond platinum three stone ring

Vintage 0.86 carat ruby diamond platinum three stone ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This elegant vintage platinum ring highlights a vivid 0.86 carat oval ruby accented by two

Category

20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 5.07ctw Round Cabochon Star Ruby w/ Diamond Swirl Ring
Vintage Platinum 5.07ctw Round Cabochon Star Ruby w/ Diamond Swirl Ring

Vintage Platinum 5.07ctw Round Cabochon Star Ruby w/ Diamond Swirl Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

: 5.07 (exact) Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 10.3 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger. We can

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 1920s Platinum Stamped, Diamond & Ruby Buckle Style Cocktail Ring
Vintage 1920s Platinum Stamped, Diamond & Ruby Buckle Style Cocktail Ring

Vintage 1920s Platinum Stamped, Diamond & Ruby Buckle Style Cocktail Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Buckle Style Cocktail Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This exquisite platinum buckle

Category

Early 20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 0.76ct Ruby and 0.32ct Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring, circa 1990
Vintage 0.76ct Ruby and 0.32ct Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring, circa 1990

Vintage 0.76ct Ruby and 0.32ct Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring, circa 1990

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage 0.76 carat ruby and 0.32 carat diamond, platinum cluster ring; part

Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Ruby and 1.63 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Vintage 1940s Ruby and 1.63 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Vintage 1940s Ruby and 1.63 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive vintage 0.72 carat ruby, 1.63 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Style Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Vintage Art Deco Style Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Vintage Art Deco Style Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Contemporary Art Deco Style Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring. This beautiful ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Open Square Diamond and Ruby Platinum Vintage Ring
Art Deco Open Square Diamond and Ruby Platinum Vintage Ring

Art Deco Open Square Diamond and Ruby Platinum Vintage Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Art Deco Open Square Diamond and Ruby Ring. Hand set with Diamonds and Rubies

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1.53 Carat Ruby and 1.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Vintage 1.53 Carat Ruby and 1.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Vintage 1.53 Carat Ruby and 1.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

vintage ruby engagement ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated frame is ornamented with

Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Estate 2.75 Carat Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring Platinum and 18K
Estate 2.75 Carat Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring Platinum and 18K

Estate 2.75 Carat Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring Platinum and 18K

Located in US

This distinguished vintage ruby ring presents a 2.43-carat natural ruby of pinkish-red hue in an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.35 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Double Horseshoe Ring
Mid-Century 1.35 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Double Horseshoe Ring

Mid-Century 1.35 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Double Horseshoe Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Eye clean and bright - bar set Completed by grooved shank Tested as platinum Circa: 1950s Ring size: 4

Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Mid-Century 4.10 CTW Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Bombé Ring
Mid-Century 4.10 CTW Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Bombé Ring

Mid-Century 4.10 CTW Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Bombé Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

inscribed 'FEB 3-5...' Tested as platinum Circa: 1950s Ring size: 8 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south

Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Estate 6.01 Carat No Heat Star Ruby & Diamond Platinum Ring
Vintage Estate 6.01 Carat No Heat Star Ruby & Diamond Platinum Ring

Vintage Estate 6.01 Carat No Heat Star Ruby & Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Platinum Ring Setting. Paired are an additional 23 round-cut diamonds, surrounding the halo of the ruby

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

Contemporary 1.53 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Three Stone Ring
Contemporary 1.53 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Three Stone Ring

Contemporary 1.53 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Three Stone Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

around Stamped for platinum Circa: 21st century Ring size: 6 and sizable Measures north to south 8.0 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage French 1940s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Vintage French 1940s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Vintage French 1940s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage French 0.90 carat ruby and 0.48 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

3.50 Carat Vintage Emerald Ruby Cocktail Ring 18 Karat and Platinum
3.50 Carat Vintage Emerald Ruby Cocktail Ring 18 Karat and Platinum

3.50 Carat Vintage Emerald Ruby Cocktail Ring 18 Karat and Platinum

Located in US

3.50 carat Vintage emerald, ruby ring, set in the center with a natural Colombian emerald measuring

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 3.32 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Vintage 3.32 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum

Vintage 3.32 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum

Located in Tokyo, JP

A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring 3.32 Carats Natural Untreated (No Heat) Ruby and 1.71

Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Ruby Platinum Ring Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact ruby platinum ring vintage you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 146 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect ruby platinum ring vintage among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a ruby platinum ring vintage has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and David Webb are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and emerald cut versions for sale. Most of our ruby platinum ring vintage for sale are for women, but there are 32 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Ruby Platinum Ring Vintage?

Prices for a ruby platinum ring vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $495 and can go as high as $97,799, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,499.

The Legacy of Ruby in Jewelry Design

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.