Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
cross style design which could be interpreted as the St George Cross. The ring is crafted in 18ct yellow
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
cross style design which could be interpreted as the St George Cross. The ring is crafted in 18ct yellow
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Silver Ring St.George And The Dragon St.Eustace with Dear
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This antique silver ring shows Saint George fighting the dragon on the curbed ring head The
Silver
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow & White Gold 2.45 Carat Large Cluster Pyramid Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a beautiful diamond ring and the diamonds are just spectacular!. It is a Magic Glo Diamond ring and they specialize in bright, sparkling diamonds. There are 3 brilliant...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$3,188Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Old Euro Cut Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Looking for a pop of color in your antique diamond engagement ring? Look no further! This platinum beauty features a 0.65 carat Old European Cut Diamond (+- K/VS) set with four prong...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$13,000Sale Price|23% Off
Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Ruby and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold, 1960s. The ruby in the centre is a beautiful gemstone with a vivid red colour and extra ordinary crystal. It is surrounded by round brillian...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gold posy ring, 'Rather die then faith deny', circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'Rather die then faith deny'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band engraved to the interior 'Rather die then faith deny' in elegant script, approximately 6....
Oscar Heyman Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
Oscar Heyman ring composed of 18K yellow gold, rubies, and diamonds. The featured oval shaped ruby is 1.68 carats, and is accented by calibré cut rubies that total 2.41 carats. Add...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Ruby And Diamond Mimi 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mimi Ring. Stunning yellow gold Cartier ring set with a beautiful 6x4mm centre oval cabochon ruby with a deep red colour and ex...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Dragon 10.2ct Cabochon Pink Tourmaline Diamond Men's Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This vintage men's ring is a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. Inspired by medieval motifs, the ring features a stunning dragon design that wraps around the finger, with ...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold
Diamond Scatter Signet Ring in 9 Karat Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This contemporary take on the classic signet ring is crafted from solid 9-carat yellow gold and features eight diamonds ranging in size and color from pale champagne to cognac and a ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 2.76 CTW in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Step into the elegance of the Roaring Twenties with this exquisite Art Deco-era filigree ring, a stunning testament to the craftsmanship and opulence of the period. Crafted in lustro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Old European Round Brilliant Cut Diamond & Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite authentic art deco platinum old european round brilliant cut diamond and sapphire engagement ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Men’s GIA Certified 2.31 Carat Round Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Very fancy and bold Men’s GIA Certified 2.31 Carat Round Diamond Ring. The diamond in the center is Certified by GIA with report number 2225393189 and weights 1.38 carat with color: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$63,440Sale Price|20% Off
2.80 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Experience timeless elegance with this exquisite Ruby and Diamond Ring, meticulously crafted in luxurious platinum. At its center, a striking 2.80-carat red ruby commands attention w...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 7.34 carats with Diamond 0.67 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.26 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$23,960Sale Price|20% Off
GARRARD & CO. Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 4.65 Cts Diamonds & GIA Burmese Ruby
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring by Garrard & Co. This is a fabulous cocktail ring created in London England by the jewelry house of Garrard & Co. back in 1960. The ring have been crafted with class...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Ruby ring 14KT natural untreated ruby ring Burma
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant mens ring with a beautiful ruby in center untreated 100% natural ruby originating from Burma, the ruby is 7x5mm and the ring is made in solid 14KT yellow gold. Metal Type: 1...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.71 carats, Ruby 0.76 carat and Diamond 0.24 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.22 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 cm Le...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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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