Art Deco 18k white gold ring with diamonds and synthetic sapphires, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco 18k white gold ring with diamonds and synthetic sapphires, circa 1920
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1920's
Located in Chatham, CA
French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby and Diamond halo ring - featuring a milgrain set Emerald cut lab grown Ruby (approx. 3.79 carats - 12 x 9 x 4 mm.) - surrounded by 18 round prong set o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Moi et Toi 14k Gold Sz 7 Synthetic Ruby
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era diamond & synthetic ruby 'moi et toi' ring crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1920s to 1930s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.10 carat diamond and synthetic ruby, 14 karat yellow gold three-stone/trilogy ring; part of our diverse gemstone ring collection.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco ruby diamond ring in 18 karat gold and platinum, synthetic rubies
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco ruby diamond ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. This Art Deco ring is set with synthetic rubies, the central one weighing 1.78 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
1940s Retro 14K Yellow Gold Band with Synthetic Ruby and Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Rectangular French Cut Synthetic Ruby Weight: Approximately .40 Carat Accent Stone: Old Mine Cut Diamond Weight: Approximately .35 Carat Color: I Clarity: I Metal: 14K...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum 1.5 Carats in Total Synthetic Sapphire and Old European Cut
Located in Cape May, NJ
Art deco platinum 1.5 carats in total synthetic sapphire and old european cut diamond ring Era: Art Deco Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: (5) Synthetic Sapphires Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pink cocktail diamond ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pink synthetic ruby and natural diamond ring in 18KT gold, diamonds are Canadian origin and fine quality, synthetic ruby is pink vibrant color, metal is 18KT gold in size 6, can be r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Mine Diamond and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: Art Deco (circa 1920s) Metal: Platinum Stones: Natural Diamond & Synthetic Sapphires Ring Size: 7 1/2 (sizable) Ring Width: 0.34 inches (8.6 mm) Total weight: 6.1 grams / 3.9...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful diamond and ruby cluster ring. The ring features a central ruby and is surrounded by a halo of rose cut diamonds and crafted in 18ct yellow gold. This ring starte...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Synthetic Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring, 14k Square 1.51ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Synthetic Emerald Carat: 1.19ct Cut: Square Color: Green Size: 7mm (sq...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
A Continental Pearl, Diamond And Synthetic Ruby Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
This lovely ring features a frame of early synthetic rubies, which were very popular in the early years of the twentieth century, in which is set lovely and glinting diamonds and a l...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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