Custom Engagement Ring Made-to-Order Starting at 6k, Virtual CAD Design Deposit
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Bespoke Custom Engagement Ring – Made to Order A custom engagement ring is not simply made, it is thoughtfully brought to life, capturing emotion, intention, and a love story unlike...
Rhodolite, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Spinel, Tanza...
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GEMCOOK JEWELRY Star Beaded Spinel Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Enhance your style with the GEMCOOK JEWELRY Star Beaded Spinel Ring. Beautifully crafted with beaded spinel detailing, this ring adds a touch of elegance to any outfit.
Kent Raible Star Rose Quartz, Spinel and Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible's 'Wish Upon A Star' ring features a 17.78ct Madagascar Star Rose Quartz, 1.55ct Umba River Natural Peach Sapphires and 2.12ct Natural Fuchsia Spinels.
Quartz, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Green Tourmaline Ring 4.17 Carat
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Merkaba Jewelry, is a unique, world-class jewelry brand, dedicated to unveiling the rarest, finest and most sought-after gemstones globally, such as Alexandrite, Paraiba Tourmaline, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Alexandrite, Amethys...
Unheated Pink Purple Sapphire Ring 3.58 Carat Round No Heat
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unheated 3.58 carat Pinkish Purple Sapphire round, 18K white gold ring, surrounded by round brilliant diamonds weighing a total of 1.22 carats. Ring size 6.5. Resizing is complementa...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamar...
MCL Cream Enamel Black Spinel Star Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Black Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver and Black Spinel Pave Star Ring. By MCL
Sterling Silver
$517Sale Price|20% Off
CLEARANCE , 1.12ct Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
1.12 ct round brilliant cut loose natural diamond *Free shipping within the US
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
L 17 in
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 6.33 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and timeless round diamond tennis necklace with dangling asscher cut and GIA certified pear brilliant diamond. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 6.33 carats total di...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.96 Carat Green Beryl Square Radiant Cut Platinum Engagement Ring by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined platinum diamond engagement ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, centered by a natural green beryl weighing 4.96 carats in a square radiant cut. The vivid green hue is pa...
Beryl, Green Beryl, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
$504Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Uncut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Ring Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Uncut Diamond Stacking Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represent...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,610Sale Price|55% Off
Real Natural Certified 2 Carat Diamond Round Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Stunning approx. 2 Carat natural round cut diamond solitaire engagement ring in 14k white gold. An Approx. 2.00 carat brilliant round diamond is hand set in this 14k white gold engag...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 8.00 Carat No Heat Emerald Cut Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Showcasing the most spectacular Emerald cut ruby center just over 6.15ct...
Ruby
$484Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Aquamarine Square Cut Gemstone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold is a perfect statement jewelry to match with every outfit of your wardrobe. It's just a simple ring and simplicity is the ultimate form o...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$300Sale Price|40% Off
W 0.36 in L 0.44 in
New 1.42 Carat Emerald & Diamond Cut Sapphire 14k White Gold PL Sterling Earring
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful. There is a 7 x 5 mm pear cut natural emerald on each earrings totaling .71 carats on each earring. The emerald is surrounded by diamond cut white...
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
$100Sale Price|50% Off
Flower Motif 4.74ct Blue Topaz Sterling Silver Fashion Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Stunning flower motif ring with clear and saturated blue topaz stones. The prong work at middle bud is a work of art. The design is made to be fashionable, and it can be a fun ring f...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2.56ct Emerald Cut Tanzanite Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold, Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined tanzanite and diamond alternative engagement ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, crafted in polished 18K white gold. The center stone is a vivid 2.56 carat emerald cut t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Wh...
$400Sale Price|31% Off
W 0.28 in L 0.99 in
New 14k White Gold P 1.3 Carat Tanzanite & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Earring
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful. There are three 5x3 mm oval cut natural tanzanite on each earrings totaling .65 carats on each earring. The stones are surrounded by diamond cut ...
Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
Alternating Diamond and Sapphire Band Ring with Milgrain in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 This gorgeous 18 karat white gold band ring is a testament to refined elegance and intricate design. The focus of this captivating ring features a mesmerizing alternat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cushion Cut Black & White Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cushion Cut Black & White Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold Stunning Cushion Cut Black and White Diamond Engagement Ring Description as follows: Cushion Cut Diamond = 1.86 ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,153Sale Price|25% Off
1.47 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Classic solitaire diamond engagement ring with hidden halo. 1.60 carats total diamond weight. 1.47 carat round brilliant diamond, approximately J/K color grade and I1 clarity grade. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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