French 1930s 2.50 Carats Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum ring, dog head hallmark. Superb art deco ring, it is adorned on its top with an intense blue sapphire set with 4 flat claws on an asymmetrical decoration, and should...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.33 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
The Sapphire is flanked by a Half Moon Diamond on both sides.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Pear Shape Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This divine pink sapphire and diamond ring makes for a perfect engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1.20 Carat Round Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Armadani
Located in Greenville, DE
The I1 clarity is very good, looks eye clean. The diamond is bezel set and has (10) sapphire baguettes going down the side weighing approximately 1.17cttw and (28) brilliant round di...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$14,360Sale Price|20% Off
BVLGARI Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.74 Ctw In Diamonds And Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: Mount at the sides in prongs settings, with 2 pear brilliant cut diamonds, 0.50 carats, white colorless E/F color, VVS/VS clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1.13 Carat Diamond Sapphire Gold Scalloped Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and sapphire 18k gold engagement ring. Oval cut diamond center stone bezel set and accented by pear shape blue sapphires on each side with extra fine quality round brilliant ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 stones Ring natural 0.6 Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US6 / 2.3 g
Located in SE
Beautiful Two - stones Ring with bezel set natural Blue Sapphire stone oval cut 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct. and square pave set old diamond cut natural Diamond Ø 2mm ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Excellent) Weight: 4.3 grams Ring Size: M 1/2 (53) Face Dimensions: 20mm x 15.5mm Central Sapphire: Approx. 1.40 carats Further Sapphires: Approx. 0.80 carats Diamon...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$970Sale Price / item|44% Off
Snake ring with orange sapphire in 14k solid gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural yellow sapphire, rose sapphires and diamonds.
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
3.06 Carats Ceylon blue sapphire and diamond ring
Located in Uccle, BE
18 Karat white gold ring. Ring set with a center very pleasant blue Ceylon sapphire of 3.06 Carats, 2 side brilliant shape diamonds for a total of 0.63 Carats and 0.32 Carats full ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
New Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Charming art deco style ring, it is set with an emerald- cut sapphire set with four claws and shouldered on both sides with 2 x 3 modern brillian...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with a rectangular step cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back tension setting with an approximate weight of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
0.85 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire Cushion Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.230 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.85 ct Colour: P...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vanna K 18K White Gold Halo Ring with 2.00 Ct Round Sapphire & Marquise Diamonds
By Vanna K
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vanna K designed 18K white gold three stone halo ring with two side marquise cut diamonds and round diamonds weighing a total of 1.12 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. Platinum ring featuring an 8.51 ct Ceylon sapphire with 2 trillants
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum custom sapphire and diamond ring featuring an 8.51 ct oval certified Sri Lanka natural Ceylon blue sapphire with 2 triangle cut diamonds F color VS clarity, sides totaling ...
Sapphire, Platinum
Signature Sapphire and Diamond Bezel Set 18K Gold Ring
Located in Venice, CA
The ring contains four natural round cut diamonds that measure 2 mm for a TCW of 0.12 of a carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Cert. No Heat Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire Ring with Trapezoid Cut Diamonds
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 23.28 carat cabochon cut Blue Star Sapphire and diamond ring in 18k white gold. Set with 2 trapezoid cut diamond side stones, and a round cut diamond hidden halo.
White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIT & GFCO Certified Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold sapphire ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.375 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.68 Co...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gem Fancy Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is shaped as a cushion and weighs 8.50 carats with no eye-visible inclusions, a true gem. It is complemented by 2 carats of princess-cut diamonds which are invisibly set on the tw...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Star Sapphire Wide Band Ring with Diamonds in 12 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 12 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Star Sapphire and Diamonds Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 8.17 CTW Sapphire Shape & Cut: Oval cabochon cut Sapphire Color: Greyish blue Sapphire ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Sapphire with Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco cocktail ring features a bezel-set oval sapphire as the centerpiece, flanked by sapphires on both sides for a rich, vibrant look.
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.75 US /2 gr
Located in SE
104 years old Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum or White Gold settings.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
The sides are completed by 2 sparkling diamond of an estimated 0.60 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$29,297Sale Price|20% Off
6.27 Carat Cushion Sapphire Trillion Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
18K White gold ring, eagle head hallmark. Featuring a 4 x 2 claw set cushion cut blue sapphire enhanced at each side by trillion cut diamonds in an openwork bed.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire Gemstone 1.99 cts in 18K White Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Jupiter Gem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Overview SKU 361 Center Stone Pink Sapphire Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type 18K White Gold Metal Weight 4.79 gr Size 6.75 Center Stone Quantity 1 Total Weight 1.99 carats Color ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire
Vintage 1990s Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.52 carat sapphire and 0.39 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold twist ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.22 carat sapphire and 0.62 carat diamond, 14k yellow gold and 14k white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.80 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive oval cut sapphire ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Blue Sapphires Gemstone 0.56 carats in 18K White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Overview SKU 460 Center Stone Blue Sapphire Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type 18K White Gold Metal Weight 3.00 gr Size 6.75 Center Stone Quantity 8 Total Weight 0.56 carats Color...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Gold 3.43 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stone: Natural Finely Faceted Quality Sapphire, Diamond Species & Variety: Natural Corundum/Sapphire Stone Cut: Oval Mixed Cut Stone Color: Blue Transparency: Transparent Saturat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1930’s Gorgeous Square Sapphire Set with Two Brilliant Cut Diamonds Either Side Diamond Weight Approx 0.25cts Face of the ri...
Diamond, Sapphire
Vintage 1.85 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.85 carat sapphire and 0.08 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our diverse collection of sapphire engagement rings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18K White Gold 13.10ct Unheated Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Center Stone: 11.89 ct Cushion-Cut Natural Ceylon Blue SapphireSapphire Enhancements: 100% Natural, Unheated / UntreatedSapphire Dimensions: 14.13 x 12.79 x 6.80 mm Side Stones: 2 Br...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring with 2.30 total ct Sapphire & Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
2.3 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold This stunning ring features a 2 carat oval cut sapphire with a deep blue color and transparent clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Trillion Diamond Ring 2.16ct .70ctw AIGS
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Platinum Padparadscha Sapphire & Trillion Diamond Ring 2.16ct Oval, 0.70ctw Diamonds, Size 5.75 Description: Crafted in platinum, this ring contains one oval faceted natural sapphir...
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
1.32 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
Sapphire, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Platinum Certified Oval Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The ring features a gorgeous oval brilliant cut sapphire solitaire neatly claw-prong set in the center and flanked on both sides with a very fine quality tapered baguette cut diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Handcraft Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Sensational 18 karat white gold ring set with diamonds, marquise sapphires on 2 sides, and an oval-cut sapphire in the middle.Worked by our craftsmen Oval Sapphire weight 3.51 karat...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1900s Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
In the center is a round sapphire in a square design accompanied on both sides by 2 x 1 diamond in star setting.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GRA Certified 0.81 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.616 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.81 ct Colour: P...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique French Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920's blue sapphire and diamond ring ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Burma Sapphire Diamond Cocktail/Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Stunning Art Déco platinum Burma sapphire diamond cocktail/engagement ring. Handcrafted in platinum and set with an oval, non heated Burmese sapphire of circa 4.2 carats surrounded...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.61 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Pink Padparadscha Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Cushion cut GIA certified center sapphire in a platinum three-stone setting with 2 round side diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
Peter Suchy 1.55 Carat Diamond Pink Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
The Peter Suchy 1.55ct Diamond and pink sapphire engagement ring is a masterpiece that promises to captivate.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
1.10ct Ceylon Oval Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in a 14k white gold three-stone setting with 2 full cut side diamonds. 1 oval Ceylon fine gem blue Sapphire, approx. total weight 1.10cts, VS, 7.1 x 5.1mm 2 full cut round diam...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural Brown Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center brown and red center sapphire with 2 ideal cut side diamonds in a three-stone platinum setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
5.70 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
An absolutely exquisite engagement ring featuring a royal blue oval sapphire weighing 5.70 carats set in a four claw, open back setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
AGL Certified 1.79 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. AGL certified pink round center sapphire, in a platinum three stone setting with 2 round brilliant cut side diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Modern Pink Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
On the start of the ring, on both sides are set 2 x 2 modern brilliant- cut diamonds in fall.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Stunning 3.77 ct Natural Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
-Center Stone: 3.77 ct Natural Sapphire -Side Stones: 2 Emerald-Cut Diamonds, 0.72 ctw, E/F Color, VS Clarity -Metal: Platinum -Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable) A remarkable and elegan...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon Sapphire Trilliant Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold sapphire ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.349 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Trilliant Carat: 0.78 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Oval Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold 2.75ctw Sapphire 1.00ctw Dia Ring Size 5
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Offered is one (1) lady’s sapphire and diamond ring crafted in solid 18K white gold, featuring a bezel-set oval faceted natural blue sapphire, flanked by six (6) round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 2.50 Carat Burmese Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 6.0 grams Size: L 1/2 (52) - Resizable Band Width: 1.9mm - 1.5mm Face Dimensions: 19.5mm x 10mm Sapphire Weight: 2.499ct Sapphire Details: Origin:...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Estate Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold 2.78ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
A striking design showcasing richly hued sapphires alongside fine white diamonds, crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. Sapphires – approx. 2.00 carats total, square cut, richly colored...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.94 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The central diamond is flanked on either side by a bezel set round mixed cut blue basaltic sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.77 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 0.76 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.77 carat Basaltic sapphire and 0.76 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our diverse baguette side stones jewelry collection.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.66 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Dainty Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The sapphire is paired with 2 round-cut diamond side stones, weighing 0.04 carats total.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified .94 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Accented with 2 pear shaped side diamonds. The GIA has graded this gemstone as natural and no heat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
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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