Antique Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Edwardian shield ring with 2 sapphires and a 0.80 CT Old European cut diamond in the
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 14k Shield Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
a momentous celebration, this Edwardian Shield Ring is the perfect accessory to elevate your style
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Goldstone Shield Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An unusual Edwardian period signet ring with a shield-shaped goldstone face. It's crafted in 9
9k Gold
Antique Edwardian Era Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Shield Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
A stunning antique Edwardian era early 1900s (1901-1910) rosecut diamond 14K yellow gold shank
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian Shield Ring c1913 15k Gold Agate Signet 9 Men's Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Antique Edwardian era agate shield signet ring (circa 1913), crafted in 15 karat yellow gold. The
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Platinum Plique-à-Jour Enamel and Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Magnificent Edwardian Shield Ring with an Old Mine Cut Diamond Center, beautiful green plique a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old Cut Diamond Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old Cut Diamond Emerald Shield Ring. This
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Shield Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Diamond Platinum Shield Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Shield Style Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Edwardian design period ( 1900-1920 ). This
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 9K Rose Gold Shield Shaped Signet Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A rose gold signet ring, with a shield-shaped face, in 9 karat rose gold. This lovely ring is in
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Shield Ring. This incredible art
Diamond, Platinum
Behemoth Antique Filigree Edwardian Diamond & Sapphire Shield Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Adorned with fabulous filigree, this ginormous antique Edwardian ring offers maximum finger
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Shield Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Shield Ring. This incredible
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Enamel and Diamond Shield Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Appearing as if pulled from a treasure chest, this authentic, Edwardian antique cocktail ring is a
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Cocktail Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Cut Diamond Filigree Shield Cocktail Ring - GIA. This
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Top Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Edwardian elongated shield ring in yellow gold with a platinum top and 15 old cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old European Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old European Diamond Shield Ring. This
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Cut Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Cut Diamond Shield Ring. This gorgeous
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Sapphire Shield Ring. This
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Pave Plaque Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Pave Shield Ring. This incredible shield
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Pave Plaque Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Pave Shield Ring. This incredible shield
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 9k Gold Lion Signet Ring, Shield Shaped
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome and regal antique 9kt yellow gold Signet ring. This is a shield shaped signet ring
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Shield Sardonyx Signet Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sardonyx Signet Ring Circa 1900 18ct Gold Makers Mark HC A classic signet ring set with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian Shield-Shaped, Woven Band Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1889 This antique signet ring is a true
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Plique a Jour Enamel & Diamond Sh
Located in Great Neck, NY
Magnificent Edwardian Shield Ring with an Old Mine Cut Diamond Center, beautiful green plique a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Circa 1910's Edwardian Platinum and Diamond Vintage Shield Ring
Located in Addison, TX
A sweet little shield ring with a big vintage feel, this Edwardian ring has a beautiful flapper
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Marquise Navette Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Shield Cocktail Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have an excellent example of an early 1900s platinum ring in a classic flowing Edwardian
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 1.71 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Shield Cocktail Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have an excellent example of a 1920's era platinum ring in a classic flowing Edwardian
Diamond, Platinum
Signet Ring, with Armorial Shield
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ, Ponte Vecchio, Florence A signet ring, with armorial shield. Ring size 10 1/4
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Signet ring with Shield Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring, the Shield form top measures 1/2 x 1/2 inch, hand chased
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carnelian Signet Ring, 9k Gold, Shield Shaped
Located in NEWARK, GB
This impeccable antique, Edwardian era 9kt gold and Carnelian signet ring has everything you could
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Shield Ring 18 Carat Dated Chester, 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Edwardian Ring is dated Chester 1910. The ring is set in 18ct Yellow Gold. The
18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Shield Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An elegant antique signet ring dating from 1901, the year Queen Victoria's record-setting reign
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian "Lion's Paw with Fleur-de-lis" Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Unusual Edwardian shield-shaped signet ring modelled in 18k yellow gold. The face has been intaglio
18k Gold
Art Deco Old European Diamond Black Onyx Heart Shield Ring Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special Edwardian, Art Deco Heart Shape Ring with Black Onyx, a central Old European Cut Diamond and a wonderful shield design in 10 Karat Yellow Gold. The antique ri...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910 Antique Edwardian 1.78 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 4.3 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Cut Carat Weight: 1.78 Carat Color: L Clarity: VS2 Side Stone Deta...
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Art Deco 0.38 carat blue sapphire and 0.50 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone j...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$34,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Victorian Style Apx 4.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond high jewelry ring. Center round rose cut diamond, approximately 4.50ct but faces up like a 5ct diamond. Approximately I/J color and VS clarit...
Diamond, Silver
New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a incredible, brand new, custom made diamond and sapphire three stone engagement ring crafted in solid platinum. It features a gorgeous, GIA certified, 0.91 carat emeral...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Navette 1ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Presenting a: Antique Platinum Navette 1ctw Diamond Ring Size 4.75. The ring is made is solid platinum Navette style with filigree design. Pave set with sparkling lustrous old min...
Platinum
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Double Row Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This double row band holds a total of 50pts worth of bright glistening diamonds. The ring is modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: P or 7 3/4 Panel Dimensions: 15x6mm Weight: 2.1g
Diamond, Gold
Original Antique Art Deco Diamond Five Stone and Calibre Sapphire Ring, 1920s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Antique Art-Deco Diamond Five Stone and Calibre Sapphire Ring 1920s Mounted and tested in Platinum. This ring is wonderly handmade with 5 Old European-cut Diamonds weighing ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Euro Diamond and No Heat Ruby Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Euro Diamond and No Heat Ruby Three Stone Ring. This incredible Edwardian three stone ring is crafted in platinum. The ring features a natura...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$11,885Sale Price|25% Off
GIA 4.30 Carat Sri Lanka Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully detailed, this 18k white gold ring has the elegance of a bygone era. Highlighting the 4.30 carat cushion-cut sapphire from Sri Lanka, a deep blue with hints of violet, an...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Three Stone Oval Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Oval Diamond Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1920s Step back into the elegance of the 1920s with this exquisite Art Deco diamond ring. Showcasing a stunning design, the ring f...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1940s Flower Design Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1940s This stunning vintage ring from the 1940s features a fabulous flower design crafted from 18ct yellow gold and platin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Platinum Cushion Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A rare and pristine Art Deco cushion sapphire platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. circa 1925. This ring features a blue cushion shaped sapphire weighing approximately 1.80 ct. The...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine & Diamond Ring 18ct Rose Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step into elegance with this stunning Edwardian up-finger ring, crafted from 18ct rose gold and platinum. ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$3,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
2ct Emerald Cut Engagement Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features a glorious claw set Emerald, embraced by small golden ropes and a one of a kind stone set within a petal ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Reddish-Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914) Hand fabricated in platinum and 18 Karat yellow Gold, glisten and glows with a bright fuchsia Reddish-Pink Emerald cu...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910. Classic Edwardian necklaces, engagement rings, earrings and other jewelry are often overshadowed by the more popular style of the era, Art Nouveau, which is a shame. At its best, Edwardian jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron.
Edward introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. Dozens of tiaras and formal jewels in an updated 18th-century style were purchased from French jewelers Boucheron and Chaumet and from Russia’s Fabergé. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation.
During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds. The pear-shaped pearl La Peregrina, for example, belonged to some of the most fabulous and strongest women in history and bounced among royal courts in Spain, France and Russia for several centuries. So while today the scale and clarity of a diamond ring matters, back then the size and quantity of your pearls was more important a declaration of wealth. And just as Victorian notions of propriety and femininity began to change after Queen Victoria died in 1901, jewelry design also evolved but there was some overlap with late Victorian styles.
Women of the Edwardian period sported bejeweled headpieces like tiaras and bandeaus with feathered aigrettes. Another popular piece of jewelry that is said to have been directly inspired by Queen Alexandra were colliers de chien, or dog collars — today's choker necklaces — which consisted of either a ribbon decorated with a brooch, a gemstone or several strands of pearls strung closely together.
Two major jewelry houses, Cartier and Boucheron, were founded in the mid-1850s, and by the beginning of the 20th century, the wealthy considered them household names. The Cartier brand became even more desirable once the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Cartier took this title seriously and designed some of the most innovative jewelry of its day, since it was willing to experiment with new materials like platinum and because it was mindful of fashion trends. Filigree settings also became popular. This saw-piercing technique was decorative and at the same time created a sense of lightness.
Perhaps even more important than Cartier’s use of platinum was the founding of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited in 1888. The discovery of new diamond mines made the stone more affordable and prompted the introduction of new gemstone cuts. It is not uncommon to see Edwardian jewels with baguette or briolette diamonds.
Find antique Edwardian rings, bracelets, watches and other 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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.