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Type Iia Diamond Ring

Type IIa marquise shape diamond solitaire ring.
Located in London, GB
Type IIa marquise shape diamond solitaire ring. Set to centre with a Golconda type IIa marquise
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Type IIa light pinkish brown diamond solitaire ring.
Located in London, GB
Type IIa light pinkish brown diamond solitaire ring. Set to centre with a type IIa marquise shape
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 5 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring TYPE IIA Golconda Type
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent engagement ring features a breathtaking GIA certified 5 carat cushion-cut diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 20 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring TYPE IIA Golconda Type
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 20 Carat Type IIA D Color Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring An
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

GIA Certified 16 Carat Type IIa Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 16.02 Carat Type IIa Emerald Cut Diamond Ring Featuring an exceptional 16.02 carat
Category

2010s Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

'The Rose Diamond' - Type IIA Natural Pink Pear Shaped Diamond Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
certified with a GIA certificate, which also includes a GIA Type IIA certificate. Type IIA diamonds are the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

TYPE IIA GIA Certified 14 Ct. Oval Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
oval diamond ring the diamond comes with a Golconda type certificate Crafted in luxurious platinum
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 3.11 Oval Brilliant Cut Type IIa Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
Snow white. This rare vintage 3.11 oval brilliant cut 'type IIa' diamond platinum handmade
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Golconda Type IIa 2.36 Carat Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Golconda type IIa diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a Golconda type IIa octagonal
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 7.33 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Diamond type IIA Golconda
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary engagement ring showcases a 7.03 carat cushion brilliant cut diamond, certified
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.06 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring TYPE IIA
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite solitaire ring features a GIA-certified 6.06-carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond, set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 12.30 Ct Type IIa Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
12.30 Carat Type IIa Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring – 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum This
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 12.91 Carat D Flawless Type IIa Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 12.91 Carat D Flawless Type IIa Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum A masterpiece
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 8 Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring TYPE IIA
Located in Chicago, IL
ring is a size 7, providing both elegance and comfort for everyday wear. The center diamond is graded
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Type IIA
Located in Chicago, IL
Weight: 10 ct Type IIA Diamond Color Grade: D Clarity Grade:VVS1 Proportions: Excellent polish and very
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.21 Carat Round Shape Diamond Platinum Ring FLAWLESS Type IIA
Located in Chicago, IL
carats, d color, flawless clarity Type IIA Golconda type diamond
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.55 Carat D IF Type IIA GIA Certified Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Rive Gauche Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
type of pure diamonds, type IIA known to have come from the mines of Golconda . Ring size 6.5 , can be
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 17 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Clarity Ring TYPE IIA
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This breathtaking three stone engagement ring showcases a commanding 17 carat emerald cut diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.03 Carat D Internally Flawless Type IIa Heart Shape Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 5.03 Carat D Internally Flawless Type IIa Heart Shape Diamond Platinum Ring A true
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.51 Carat Natural Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring TYPE IIA
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 6.51 Carat Natural Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond. This Beautiful Diamond has a Maximum
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Round Cut Diamond Ring D Color Flawless Type IIA
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
exhibits exceptional brightness and fire. This diamond is classified as Type IIa, a rare and highly pure
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

TYPE IIA IF GIA Certified 2 Carat Halo Oval Diamond White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating ring showcases a striking GIA-certified 2-carat oval diamond Type IIA! It
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Exceptional GIA Certified 8.03 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond D Color Type IIA
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional three stone ring showcases an 8.03 carat emerald cut diamond of unparalleled
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.06 Carat Round Cut Diamond D Color Flawless Clarity Type IIA
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
. Adding to its exceptional nature, the diamond is classified as Type IIA, a rare category known for
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hancocks 2.12ct D IF Golconda Old Cut Moval Diamond and Platinum Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
An old cut type IIA diamond and platinum ring by Hancocks. The ring is set with a 2.12ct D IF old
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Recent Sales

White Gold Flawless Heart Shape Diamond Ring, 3.13 D IF Type IIA
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
WHITE GOLD FLAWLESS HEART SHAPE DIAMOND RING -3.13 D IF TYPE IIA Set in 18K White gold Type IIA
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.85 Carat Pear Shape Diamond, GIA Certified, Type IIa
Located in New York, NY
5.85 Carat Pear Shape Diamond, GIA Certified, Type IIa Accompanied by GIA Report 2221102596 stating
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2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 2 Carat VVS1 type IIa Very Light Pink Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
This magnificent cocktail ring is set with a 2 carat Very Light Pink type IIa pear cut diamond
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 7.31ct Asscher Cut Diamond Ring D Color VVS2, Type IIA, circa 1925
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Asscher Cut Diamond Ring with a 7.31Ct Asscher Cut Diamond, D color, VVS2 Clarity
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.21 Carats Type IIa Faint Pink IF Heart Cut Diamond Ring Pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
. Versatile, you can also wear it as a magnificent pendant. New ring Main diamond: Faint Pinkish Brown 2,21
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 4.17ct D VVS2 Round Brilliant Type IIA Diamond Ring Pavé Shoulders
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
diamond weighing 4.17cts and of D colour, VVS2 clarity and Type IIA classification, four claw set in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. GIA Certified 17.06 Ct Cushion D IF Type IIA Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Mounted in a signed Tiffany & Co. platinum, pavé ring = 2.00 carat total weight. Type IIa diamonds are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Report 3.58 Carat Golconda Cushion Shaped Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Cushion shape old mine Type IIa diamond ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine Golconda
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Monture GIA Certified 7.48 Carat Type IIa Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified Internally Flawless D color, Type IIa marquise cut diamond weighing 7.48 carats
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

5 Carat Marquise Diamond D Color Internally Flawless Type IIa GIA Ring / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
5 carat Marquise Diamond D color Internally Flawless Type IIa beautifully cut and ready for us to
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2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

4.54 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
extraordinary inner light. With a rare D color Type IIA classification, this exceptional diamond ring is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

4.54 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
extraordinary inner light. With a rare D color Type IIA classification, this exceptional diamond ring is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Raymond Yard Art Deco 3.46 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
engagement ring is extraordinary. With a rare D color Type IIA classification, this exceptional diamond ring
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

TYPE IIA GIA Certified 7 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
7 Carat Cushion D Color Flawless Clarity Type IIA Golconda Type Diamond Ring. Immerse yourself in
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2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

GIA Certified 1.07 Carat Type IIA Golconda Diamond
Located in Las Vegas, NV
diamond. Type IIa Golconda diamonds are the purest and most valuable type of colorless diamond. Making
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Cartier GIA Certified Type IIA 4.06 Carat D VS1 Marquise Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
(approximately), this ring is a treasure coveted by jewelry aficionados all over the world. Type IIA diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Golconda Type IIA GIA Certified 3.65 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond mines of India, all are type II diamonds. Type IIa is a rare type of diamond that contains no
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 7.88 Carat Type IIA Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

GIA Certified Rare Emerald Cut Type IIA Golconda Diamond Ring 2.01ct D/Flawless
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum emerald cut diamond ring. The diamond is set within a classic 4 claw setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chopard Heart Shape Type IIa Diamond Ring, 3.93 Carat
By Chopard
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
RRP: 194,220 CHF Chopard Heart Shape Type IIa Diamond Ring - 3.93 ct Set in Platinum Total
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

6.21 Carat Exceptional Type IIA Oval-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond engagement ring, centering an exceptional Type IIA oval brilliant-cut diamond weighing 6.21
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Siegelson GIA Certified 2.10 Carat Type IIA Diamond Platinum Ring
By Siegelson
Located in New York, NY
the 2.10-carat modified marquise brilliant diamond has been determined to be a type IIa diamond. “Type
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LFG Certified 3.13 Carat Round Diamond D Type IIa Solitaire Ring
Located in Beziers, FR
with no fluorescence. Accompanied by LFG Paris Certified diamond Type IIa Ring size: 6 1/2 US ( 53 1/2
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21st Century and Contemporary French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Flawless Heart Shape Diamond Ring, 3.13 D IF Type IIA
Located in Knightsbridge, GB
WHITE GOLD FLAWLESS HEART SHAPE DIAMOND RING -3.13 D IF TYPE IIA Set in 18K White gold Type IIA
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 4.45 Carat Oval-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA, D IF Type IIA
Located in San Francisco, CA
rarest of the rarest in white diamonds. Type IIa diamonds are the most chemically pure of all diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Ring 6.61ct H IF, Type IIA GIA Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
A Stunning, 6.61ct, H Color, Internally Flawless, Type IIA Antique Oval Cut Diamond Ring, GIA
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring. This incredible Victorian ring is crafted in 18k rose gold. The center of the ring holds a gor...
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Diamond Emerald Platinum Riviera Necklace
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1960s French Cropped Jackets

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Located in New York, NY
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Type Iia Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the type iia diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 6 vintage editions and 12 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a type iia diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic type iia diamond ring over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Antinori Fine Jewels and Betteridge are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a marquise cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a type iia diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Type Iia Diamond Ring?

On average, a type iia diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $212,346, while they’re typically $14,500 on the low end and $3,200,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.