French Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
French marks. Ring size: 6 US.
1990s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
French marks. Ring size: 6 US.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum ring, with French cut rubies and diamonds, surrounded with round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1950 French Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Set with fifty three tapered baguette cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back channel settings with a combined approximate weight of 7.50 carats, f...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique French Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful diamond and ruby ring dating back to the late 1800s. The ring is in the highly decorative French Second Empire style which emerged under Napoleon III and lasted r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A French Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring. The center ruby is 0.78 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French Modern Ruby Diamonds Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Charm ring, it is set with 4 claws of an oval ruby supported like a flower by 3 modern brilliant-cut diamonds in millegrain setting on both sides.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage French Ruby and Diamond Tank Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful vintage tank ring crafted in 18ct white gold. The ring is an impressive 19.3 grams and features a rich red ruby in the centre. The ruby is surrounded by roun...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Platinum Ruby Sapphire Diamond Bilateral Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1940s French 0.90 carat ruby, 0.90 carat sapphire and 0.80 carat diamond, platinum hinged bilateral ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
French Invisibly-Set Ruby and Diamond Bombé Ring
Located in New York, NY
This bombé ring, made in Paris circa 1980, features rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, 1913.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.80 carats, further set w...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French Retro Buckle 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold retro ring designed as a buckle with a double-level spray of pear-shaped natural rubies.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Cut Diamond and French Cut Red Ruby Square Design Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Classic Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. Centering Securely Hand set 1.34tcw French Cut Diamonds, surrounded by 1.26tcw French Cut Red Rubies, accented with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French Circa 1930s Emerald Sapphire Ruby Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
French made, possibly by Belperron, circa 1930s, 18k gold dome ring, set with rubies, sapphires and emeralds.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Burmese ruby and diamond crossover ring, French, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Burmese ruby and diamond crossover ring. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.30 carats, furt...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French Modern 1, 22 Carat Ruby Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Magnificent contemporary ring, its setting is adorned with an oval ruby set with 4 claws.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French 1980s Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
This vintage yellow gold ring is shaped like a band engraved with radiating motifs on the top and adorned with a faceted oval ruby in a bezel setting.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mellerio ruby and diamond dress ring, French, circa 1945.
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in London, GB
Mellerio ruby and diamond dress ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 0.75 carats, flank...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Modern Art Deco Style Ruby Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Superb ring inspired by art deco, it is set with claws of an oval ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mauboussin Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1940
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Set to centre with four round old cut diamonds in open back individual grain set box collets with an approximate combined weight of 0.80 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Dome Ring 18k Gold French Diamond Ruby
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vibrant colors and a touch of geometric flair provide a distinct character to this vintage ring. CIRCA: 1980s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Diamond & Ruby WEIGHT: 6.5 Gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mauboussin black pearl, ruby and emerald cluster ring, French, 1957.
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin pearl, ruby and emerald cluster ring. Set to centre with a black pearl in a half-drilled open back setting, further adorned with nine rectangular baguette cut natural unen...
Emerald, Black Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Fred, Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, French, circa 1960
By Fred
Located in London, GB
Fred, ruby and diamond cluster ring. Set with twenty three round old cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 4.50 carats, fur...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, French, circa 1970
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron ruby and diamond cluster ring. Set centrally with seven round old cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with an approximate weight of 2.50 carats...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1929
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular step cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 0.91...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1940
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Centrally set with two rows of square step cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back rubover and channel settings, fourteen in total with a...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Edwardian Untreated Ruby Diamond 18 KT/Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This breathtaking Edwardian ring is 1900/09 circa Elegantly designed as a flat crown panel, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with Platinum top French origin, hallmarked Set on one si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : A ruby and diamond daisy ring in excellent condition.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and French Cut Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
orgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and French Cut Ruby Ring. A beautiful Art Deco ring finely made and features 4 large French cut rubies going down the center.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby, 2.65 Carat, Burma, No Heat, and Diamond Ring, France
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A ruby and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold, France.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k gold ring with natural rubies and diamonds, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Exceptional 18K Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds We present a unique ring crafted from high-quality 18-karat yellow gold (hallmark 0.750), combining timeless design with the charm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
French Napoleon III Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This gorgeous ‘Duchess’ antique ring is claw set with 2 rubies separated by a small bezel set rose- cut diamond with a natural baroque pearl above.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
French 1930s Calibrated Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - French work of the 1930s. Our opinion : This charming antique ruby wedding band can be worn alone or paired with an engagement ring, for example.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s 3.10 Carats Ruby 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
In the center, a treated oval ruby is set with 4 claws. On either side of the head, a palmette motif adorns the base of the ring.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
An 18 Carat Gold French Cocktail Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat cluster ring set with a cluster of brilliant cut diamond (app. 1.4 carat in total) with around a swirl of a double row of rubies (app. 4 carat in total), French master ma...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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 in the Art Deco style; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage French Rose Gold Band Ring with Rubies and Emeralds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Vintage French Rose Gold Band Ring is an exquisite piece of artistry, crafted in 18kt rose gold with a captivating blend of rubies and emeralds, inspired by a medieval design.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: F, Clarity: SI Ruby Dimensions: 32 (1mm) Marked: French Platinum Mark Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French 1940s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Voluminous tank ring, it is decorated in its center with an emerald-cut ruby, with two rows of rose-cut diamonds and two rows of calibrated synthetic rubies on either side, in stagge...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style French Cut Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Deco style platinum ring, with French cut rubies and approx. 0.50ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14 karat Art Deco Ruby and Diamond French Cut Solitaire Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The 22 mm band features French-cut rubies and black onyx surrounding the center, complemented by baguette-cut ruby and round brilliant diamond accents along the shanks.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Retro Tank Ring Diamonds Synthetic Rubies 18K Gold Platinum circa 1945
Located in PARIS, FR
Roll tank ruby ring in 18 karat gold. 1940s ring, edged with a line of 5 8/8-cut diamonds in a platinum setting, surmounting a succession of scrolls; in contrast, a vertical line of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald, ruby, and diamond yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped, 1920s Ruby & Diamond, Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Buckle Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct and platinum cocktail ring, a true embodiment of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
French Belle Époque ruby diamond 18k rose gold Navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The rose cuts provide a subtle, candlelit shimmer that is characteristic of early 20th-century French jewelry craftsmanship. The ring is executed in a traditional combination of 18k ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage French 1.30 Carat Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage French 1.30 carat ruby and 0.90 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow and white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collection...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marchak Cabochon Emerald, Carved Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1950
By Marchak
Located in London, GB
Marchak cabochon emerald, carved ruby and diamond ring. Set centrally with a round cabochon natural emerald with no colour enhancement in an open back rubover setting with an approxi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,801Sale Price|20% Off
French Modern Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Band Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
White gold modern ring featuring a bezel set oval ruby in a pave diamond bed.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
18ct Gold French Hallmarked, Edwardian Ruby & Pearl Ring with Feather shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Rose Gold French Hallmarked Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct rose gold ring from the Edwardian era, a true testament to the artistry of that...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage French Multi-Gem Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exceptional vintage French ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and adorned with an elegant array of precious gemstones.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Cut Ruby & Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Elevate Your Everyday Elegance with Our French Cut Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Ring, brilliantly crafted in luxurious 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 1950s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetrical Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
The top of this tank ring is asymmetrical, set on the roll with a row of calibrated verneuil rubies in the center of two rows of 8/8 cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$17,680Sale Price|20% Off
Old European Cut Halo Ring. 1.50ct Diamond French Ruby Halo Ring Platinum K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1910 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.50-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: K Color Primary St...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum 3 Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Magnificent, this ruby-diamond ring is set with claws on the top of an oval ruby surrounded on the top and bottom by 2 x 3 modern brilliant-cut diamonds also set with claws. 3 rings ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K oOo Ruby Diamond Ring with Certification Papers. Stamped Cartier 750
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
French 1980s 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Revival Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant and distinctive French Art Deco Revival ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, dating to the 1980s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 20th century. Our opinion : Feminine and original, this antique ruby diamond ring would make a lovely engagement ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Eternity Ruby Band. 1.30ct French Cut Natural Ruby Eternity Band Platinum 2.40mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Ruby Stone Cut: French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.40mm Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite platinum eternity band...
Ruby, Platinum
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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