Antique Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring dates to the early 1900's and holds three inky blue sapphires.
Antique Early 1900s British More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring dates to the early 1900's and holds three inky blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique 1.13 Carat Square Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A 1950s antique three-stone engagement ring from the fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.74 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and Diamond three stone engagement ring. At the center is a 1.32ct round sapphire, mounted in a 14k white gold three-stone setting. Accented with 2 round diamonds. The sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring dates to the early 1900's and holds three inky blue sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Oval Blue Sapphire 14K (18K Custom) White Gold Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined three-stone ring features a deep blue oval-cut sapphire at its center, framed by two round diamonds that add balance and timeless elegance.
14k Gold, White Gold
1.38 Carat Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. AGL certified round center sapphire in a 14k white gold three-stone setting with two baguette side diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Vintage Style Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from lustrous 14k yellow gold, the setting features romantic vintage-inspired details that beautifully complement the three-stone arrangement. This ring is a perfect choice f...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Swirl Ring 18K Gold Diamond & Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold (750‰), the ring features a refined three-stone composition arranged in a dynamic tourbillon motif, evoking movement and harmony.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$5,278Sale Price|20% Off
Ukrainian Heritage Citrine and Sapphire Gold Three-Stone Designer Diamond Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow 18 K Gold (Matching Earrings Available) Weight 7.7 gramm Diamond 1-Round-0.05ct-3 / 5A Diamond 7-Round-0,12ct-3 / 5A Citrine 1- Square-4.48ct 2 / 1A Yellow sapphire- 9-0....
Citrine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
Three-Stone Blue Oval GIA Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold - Size 6.75
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - --------------------------------------------- Primary Stone(s): Sapphire - Stone Grading: - Origin: Natural - Report #: GIA 2235967962 - Color: Blue - Cut: Oval ...
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 4.34 Carat Cushion Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy split shank three-stone sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
1.4CT Natural Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Three-Stone Halo Engagement Ring
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
đź’Ž Product Description: An emblem of eternal elegance and refined artistry, this Natural Gemstone and Diamond Three-Stone Halo Engagement Ring evokes the timeless glamour of vintage ...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 1.68ct Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary sapphire and diamond three-stone ring crafted in 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 5.65 Carat Octagon Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional sapphire three-stone engagement setting. This ring has a beautiful center octagonal step cut 5.65 carat sapphire that is light blue, GIA certified, natural, and no heat.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Three stone sapphire emerald ruby ring 18KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1ct center blue sapphire accompanied by diamonds, single ruby and single emerald in 18KT yellow gold. The gemstones are good-medium quality with some small inclusions seen by naked e...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.78 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous three-stone ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 8.16 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring. GIA certified 8.16 carat oval sapphire in a platinum setting with 2 emerald cut side diamonds totaling 1.09cts.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Three stone diamond sapphire ring platinum tulip diamond ring floral design
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1ct center diamond Si1 clarity and G color(eye clean) accompanied by two natural dark blue sapphires in platinum, the ring is made by hand from scratch and has a lot of small details...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Contemporary 3.66ct Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary sapphire and diamond three-stone ring set in platinum and 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 7.99 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Introducing this Peter Suchy original design. GIA 7.99 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central sapphire measures 60pts and the ones either side measure 35pts each. In between the blue stones are pairs of diamonds measuring 6pts per pair. The ring is modelled in 18...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 4.02 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified Old European cut blue sapphire set in a platinum three-stone setting with two round side diamonds. 10 round diamonds accent diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Three Stone Shield Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by antique romanticism, this exquisite sapphire filigree ring showcases a vertical trio of round blue sapphires held within an elongated shield-shaped frame. Flanked by geom...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 2.11 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy Antique Inspired sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Complete with crossed prongs, hand engraving and pave diamonds. The main stones are from an estate circa 1920 wit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.74 Carat Round Diamond & Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Flanked by two vibrant blue sapphires weighing 0.82 carat total. Each stone is set on four rounded prongs.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 1.50 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
1.50 carat old mine brilliant cut diamond and sapphire three-stone engagement ring. With raised crown and small table.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
3.20 Carat Oval Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring GIA
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
3.20 carats of natural blue Ceylon sapphire anchor this platinum three stone ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
This characterful 1980s trilogy ring features a vibrant blue sapphire at its centre, flanked by a pair of round briliant diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
6.47 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ladies Ring
Located in New York, NY
6.47 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ladies Ring -Metal Type: Platinum -5.20 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Blue Sapphire -1.27 Carat Cushion Cut Natural side Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 3.48 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval natural untreated color change sapphire and diamond ring. Changes from blush violet to purple depending on light. GIA certified natural no heat, oval center sapphire with two ac...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Three Stone Ring with 3.57ct Oval Teal Sapphire & Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare and beautifully balanced three stone ring featuring a 3.57 carat oval cut teal sapphire, handcrafted in platinum by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills.
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central sapphire measures 35pts and the ones either side measure 10pts each. In between the blue stones are pairs of rose cut diamonds measuring 2pts per pair. The ring is modell...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
6.14 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ladies Ring, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
6.14 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ladies Ring, GIA Certified -Metal Type: Platinum -5.05 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Blue Sapphire, GIA Certified -Sapphire Measuremen...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.39 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ladies Ring
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
1.39 Total Carat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ladies Ring -Metal Type: 14K White Gold -0.67Carat Round Blue Sapphire -0.72Carat Round Natural Center Stone -Size 6.25 Made in New Y...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,876Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.11ct Sapphire 0.4ct Diamond Three Stone Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.11ct Sapphire 0.4ct Diamond Three Stone Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold features three vibrant trillion-cut blue sapphires, each framed by a halo of round-cut diamonds making a ...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy GIA .97 Carat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and Diamond three stone engagement ring. This simple classic design begins with a GIA certified .97ct oval sapphire mounted in 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds three deep blue sapphires which total 50pts and two pairs of diamonds which total 4pts. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Hallmarked Birmingham 1975. Ring ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
CDC Certified 6.31 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Great Neck, NY
CDC Certified Emerald Cut Sapphire weighing 6.31 carats Measuring (12.37x9.02x5.55) mm Two Trapezoid diamonds weighing 1.13 carats Set in Platinum Ring
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Three Stone Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Beautiful Modern/Art Deco Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium Stones- Natural Oval Ceylon Blue Sapphire 2.00 Carats, 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.45 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Starting with a 1.45 carat GIA certified royal blue 1.45ct oval sapphire which is accented by 2 oval diamonds, set in a 14k white gold...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.06 Carat Trillion Natural Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A round-cut natural diamond sits at the center of this three-stone ring, flanked by matching trillion-cut natural blue sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
GIA Certified .60 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval center stone with two half-moon side diamonds in a three-stone 18k white gold setting. 1 GIA certificate #2145602011 oval S...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Contemporary GIA 8.09 carat Ceylon sapphire diamond platinum three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This contemporary three stone ring makes a bold statement with a cushion brilliant cut sapphire weighing an exceptional 8.09 carats, GIA-certified as a heated Ceylon sapphire from Sr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA .73 Carat Diamond Sapphire Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified center diamond with two round side sapphires in a 14k white gold three-stone setting. Created in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 round Ideal cut diamond approx. total wei...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 7.75 Oval Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring. GIA certified rich purple and blue oval 7.75ct sapphire with a raised crown, small table and step cut bottom, mounted in a crown mad...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 7.47 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional three stone ring centered by a magnificent 7.47 carat natural blue sapphire from Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon.
Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.38 Carat Round Diamond Sapphire Three-Stone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Three-stone diamond and sapphire engagement ring.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Sapphire Three Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds three dark inky blue sapphires. The three stones total approx 75pts.
Sapphire, Gold
GIA 5.37 Carat Green Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Art Deco green sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified octagon shape 5.37ct rich green sapphire mounted in platinum three-stone setting with 2 straight baguette ac...
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant blue sapphire is flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds in this stunning 1920s trilogy ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$2,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.35 Ct Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone engagement ring features 1 natural emerald-cut blue sapphire totaling 3.35 carats, beautifully set in rich 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,304Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.35 Ct Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone engagement ring features 1 natural emerald-cut blue sapphire totaling 3.35 carats, beautifully set in rich 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$84,966Sale Price|20% Off
1.84 Carat Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
An 1.84 carat Kashmir sapphire and diamond three stone platinum engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified Oval Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire Three Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite ring showcases an 8.95-carat oval natural sapphire from Sri Lanka, celebrated for its vibrant blue hue and untreated quality. Adorned with sparkling diamond side stone...
Sapphire, Platinum
Roman Malakov 10.58 Carats Oval Cut Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Wedding Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant engagement ring, featuring a 10.58 carats oval cut blue sapphire certified by C. Dunaigre as Ceylon/Sri Lankan origin, set with a timeless four prong setting. Flanked by ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Three Stone Open Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting 3-stone ring, crafted in 18k white gold and weighing 6.56 grams, showcases a breathtaking color combination that is both vibrant and elegant. At its center, a stunnin...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$54,700Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander GIA 12.05ct Ceylon Sapphire No-Heat & Diamond Three Stone Halo Ring
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning Ceylon sapphire and diamond halo ring, GIA certified. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 14.47 carats total gemstone weight. GIA certified 12.05 carat oval sapphire, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 1.52 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 1.52 oval sapphire in a platinum three stone setting with two princess cut side diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
4.75 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ladies Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
4.75 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Ring. GIA Certified. -Metal Type: Platinum -4.13 Carat Oval Cut Natural Blue Sapphire, GIA Certified -Sapphire Measurements: 11.19 x 9....
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.11 Carat GIA Certified Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural GIA certified color change Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. The GIA 2.11ct oval sapphire center stone has great color change in different lighting that ranges from green...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.Â
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.) Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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