French GIA 13 carat emerald yellow sapphire diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bold French cocktail ring dazzles with a GIA-certified 13 carat Brazilian emerald in a rare double cabochon cut.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.02 Carat Purple Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring, Excellent Color & Transparency
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD Video. This 3 stone ring is stunning. The superb natural purple / lavender star Sapphire is beautiful. The ring is set in platinum and diamonds. There are 2 r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified No Heat 3.50 Carat Pink/Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified No Heat Pink/Purple Star Sapphire & Diamond Dome Ring. This dome ring features a bezel-set star sapphire center stone.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turtle 18 Karat Gold Diamonds 0.60 Karat Sapphires 0.35 Karat Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design collection, a Turtle shaped cocktail ring handcrafted in 18 Karats Rose Gold and adorned with 6,40 Karats Cabochon Sapphires, 0,60 Cabochon Ruby, 0,35 Grey Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
9ct Natural Star Sapphire Ring Six Point Diamond Vintage 18k Gold Blue Grey 9.5
Located in Torrance, CA
The ring is in very good condition. Particulars: Weight: 12.2 grams Stones: Cabochon cut natural star sapphire measures 12mm diameter (estimated at 9 carats).
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
GIA Certified 37.55 Carat Star Ruby and Sapphire 14K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A real statement piece - 37.55 Carat Star Ruby and Multicolored Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14K Rose Gold This ring has a gorgeous 34.96 Carat Round Cut Star Ruby that is unheated. T...
Sapphire, Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20 Karat and 22 Karat Sapphire and Macle Diamond Ring
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
20 and 22 Karat ring with oval blue Sapphire cabochon and Macle Diamonds ring, set in a hammered band .
Diamond, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sapphire measuring 16,69 mm x 12.2 mm x 10.7 mm deep /ca. 25 ct, most likely of Ceylon origin.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Men's White Gold 11.70ctw Star Sapphire Diamond Florentine Finish Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Violet Blue Color - Sharp Star - 100% Natural - 11.2x10.1x9.4mm - 11.30ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Oval Opal & Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A totally unique opal, sapphire and diamond cluster ring of exceptional design.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,952Sale Price|23% Off
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Tapered Templar Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A stunning 18ct yellow gold tapered Templar ring. Set in the center is an oval cabochon Sapphire.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,624Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby with Blue Star Sapphire Ring Set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.68 carats with Blue Star Sapphire 3.72 carats Ring set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.15 grams "We first opene...
Ruby, Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chalcedony with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chalcedony 13.25 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.52 carat and Diamond 0.11 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.56...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Triangle Diamond Ring with GIA-Certified No-Heat Star Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Make a powerful and elegant statement with this captivating 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring, showcasing a mesmerizing natural star sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), certified by GIA as ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.36 Carat Sapphire and Colombian Emerald Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A bright colorful ring mount in the center, with one oval cabochon cut Colombian emerald of 1.90 carats.
Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Sapphire: Mount in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (8 x 7 x 6 mm) of a natural vivid blue sapphire of about 3.62 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
No Heat Natural Blue Star Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring GIA Cert
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning and unique star sapphire diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat white gold.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
$27,300Sale Price|35% Off
PURPLE PINK NATURAL STAR SAPPHIRE RING 17 CT! GIA CERTIFIED NO HEAT! Sri Lanka!
Located in Galveston, TX
This star sapphire is a RARE DOUBLE CABOCHON CUT - usually only found in pendants, where both sides of the stone might be seen.
Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Jade with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 4.65 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.70 carats and Diamond 1.17 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 19.42 gra...
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 13.68 carats with Diamond 1.86 carats and Black Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2. cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 55 "Since we ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Quartz 3 Karat Sapphires 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, 18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Quartz 3 Karat Sapphires 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring Size 6.75 and 5.75 (Italian Size 10 and 14) in stock available imm...
White Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 4.88ct Ceylon Sugar Loaf Sapphire Ruby Ring in 14K White Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Featuring a captivating 3.88-carat blue Ceylon Sugar Loaf Sapphire as its centerpiece, this exquisite ring showcases the refined elegance of 14K white gold craftsmanship. Flanking th...
Sapphire, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
$735Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Serpent Emerald, Sapphire & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Serpent Emerald, Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Bochic Serpent Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Ring Ruby Natural Cabochon Pink Natural Sapp...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
$4,796Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 1940 Designer Cocktail Ring 14Kt Gold with 47.24 Cts Blue Star Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Mount in the center, with a round cabochon cut (18 x 18 x 13.5 mm) of a natural color changing grayish-violetish-bluish star sapphire of 47.24 carats.
Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Men's 14k White Gold Oval Blue Star Sapphire w/ Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel/Burnish Set - Blue Color - 12.2x7.9mm - 7.8ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Beze...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fire Opal with Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fire Opal 1.25 carats with Orange Sapphire 0.28 carat and Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first op...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal with Pink Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 6.64 carats with Pink Sapphire 1.50 carats and Brown Diamond 1.39 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first o...
Brown Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified .94 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and sapphire cocktail ring. GIA certified center cabochon center sapphire with 56 full cut round diamonds in a 18k yellow gold cluster setting.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14 Karat White Gold Malachite Cabochon Center Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Cabochon Sapphire Ring With Diamond Accents Size 10.75. 0.86 total diamond weight. 11.59 mm x 9.55 mm Cabochon Sapphire 9.17 grams total weight. 13.02 ring heigh...
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold
3 Karat Rose Sapphires 18 Karat Gold Pink Quartz 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design collection , a row cable cocktail ring handcrafted in 18 karat rose gold and embellished with cabochon cut rose quartz, 3.0 karat sapphires and 0.10 karat whi...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 23.32 carats with Brown Diamond 1.07 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 19.95 grams "We f...
Brown Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18ct Gold Sapphire And Pearl Victorian Antique Engagement Ring Rose Gold.
Located in London, GB
Sapphire cabochon round shaped total weight 0.65ct 18ct rose gold chunky sapphire and pearl antique ring.
Pearl, Sapphire
$393Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Deep Blue Sapphire Gemstones Band Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Rich Blue Natural Sapphire Cabochon Gemstones Statement Band Ring in 925 Sterling Silver – Handmade
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Ruby Emerald Sapphire Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold by Giovane
By Giovane
Located in beverly hills, CA
An exquisite ring adorned with multiple gemstones, including cabochon ruby, cabochon emerald, and square-cut sapphire.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco Style Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Art Deco style ring, it is decorated in the center of a radiant calibrated ruby pattern, of a cabochon sapphire in closed setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Vintage 3 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Vintage 3 Gem Ring Set 18K & Silver Red natural Ruby, Oval cabochon shape - 13 carats Blue Natural Sapphire, Oval shape - 4 carats Green ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Black Star Sapphire with Ruby and Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 29.64 carats, Ruby 9.37 crats with Brown Diamond 0.89 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 3.5 cm Length: 4.0 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 2.63 carats with Diamond 0.09 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.78 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Turquoise, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Star Pink Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Pink Sapphire 3.08 carats with Diamond 0.04 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.65 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 5.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring dates to the 1950s and showcases a stunning 5.00 carat cabochon cut sapphire at its centre..
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.30 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is ornamented with a feature bezel set 1.30ct cabochon cut sapphire.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 4.57 carats with Diamond 0.17 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.84 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring natural 1.3ct. Sapphire Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø4.75US/ 1.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful old Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural medium Blue Sapphire and 6 miniature natural seed pearls settings. Natural Sapphire / Princess cut 6mm x 6 mm / ca. 1.3 ct ,...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Ring with Sapphire and Tourmalines
Located in Astoria, NY
The stunning ring features Blue Sapphires and cabochon Tourmalines.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver...
$5,199Sale Price|13% Off
2.31 Carat Natural Tanzanite, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite = 2.31 Carat Sapphire = 1.21 Carats Diamonds = 0.71 Carat Ring Size: 8* US *It can be resized complimentary Small 0r Bigger.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pair of 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Nesting Rings
By effegi
Located in New York, NY
A very easy to wear set of rings. Both rings are designed in 18 karat fluted yellow gold, with pave diamonds an a oval ruby and sapphire cabochon center.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 9ct gold band has a ruby, emerald and sapphire as the the main detail and diamonds either side. Central diamond 10pts, sapphire 13pts, ruby 10pts. The diamond either side total ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
1926 Ring 3 stones natural 0.8ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 23K Gold ØUS 7.25/ 6gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Three - stone Ring, hand-made ca. 1920s. Band in solid 23k Gold with crown in 18K Gold set with claw set natural Sapphire stone cut cabochon Ø 4.75 mm x 3.25 mm / c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
3.65ct Blue Moonstone with Blue Sapphire Halo in 18K White Gold
By Soley Gems
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing Thalina, a poetic tribute to the sea and sky. This captivating ring features a luminous blue moonstone with a cool, ethereal glow—like moonlight on water. A delicate halo...
Diamond, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold William Russer Cherub In Coral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical vintage 14k yellow gold ring features a charming sculptural cherub reclining atop a cluster of soft pink coral cabochons.
Coral, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 8 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 8ct gold band has a ruby, emerald and sapphire set within it with diamonds in between. The three coloured stones measure 5pts each and the diamonds measure 3pts each. Ring Siz...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Sugarloaf Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sugarloaf Emerald 5.52 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.56 carats and Diamond 3.90 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 17.59...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold GIA 8.36ctw Carved Pink Spinel Yellow & Blue Sapphire Wide Cigar Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare & Unique Cigar Band Ring, with GIA 8.36ctw Carved No Heat Pink Spinel, Yellow & Blue Sapphire --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Spinel - Oval Carved Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set -...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
X Pumpkin bascket Emerald Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
For a glamorous Gala, nothing captivates quite like an emerald fruit basket cocktail ring. This extraordinary, conversation-starting piece features a cluster of vivid, responsibly so...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,225Sale Price / item|30% Off
Green jade 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Green jade 14k gold ring. Oval cabochon jade ring. Jade gold ring. Jade vintage style ring.
Sapphire, Jade, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$8,500 / set
David Webb Trio of Gemstone Rings
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
One has a ruby; one an emerald and one a sapphire. All of the stones are cabochon cut. The rings are size six; they can be made larger or smaller.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (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.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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