Estate Bypass Certified Unheated Thai Ruby and Diamond Twin Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Discover the beauty of this matching stone bypass oval ruby and emerald cut diamond twin ring. This estate piece is an elegant and timeless diamond band that gracefully curves and w...
18k Gold
4.00ct GIA Burma Antique EF Natural Unheated Red Ruby & Old Diamonds Ring 18K
Located in New York, NY
ITEM SPECIFICATION DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $12,500 Item Stock Number - 344721121 Shape - Round, Old Cut Carat Weight - 1.00ct Ruby, 3.00ct Diamonds Measurements - ring to...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.17 Carat Unheated, African Ruby & Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 2.17 Carat Natural Untreated, Mozambique Ruby and 0.47 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit mea...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2.06ct Unheated Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold, GRS Certifie
Located in Roma, IT
This elegant ring features a certified 2.06-carat natural ruby of Mozambican origin, boasting an intense, vivid red hue and exceptional brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 1.26 Carat Unheated Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Whether it's a special occasion or just to indulge yourself, this IGI Certified 1.26 Carat intense pink red UNHEATED Natural ruby ring in cushion shape & 0.31ct natural round brillia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
ARAYIAN Unheated Mozambique Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Unheated Ruby – 1.66 carats Diamond – 1.85 carats Gold – 7.25 grams A perfect 1.66 -carat ruby engagement ring, set with a halo of round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.21 Carat Burmese Oval Unheated Ruby 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless creation by Cecile Blake, this exquisite ring showcases a vibrant 4.21-carat natural ruby of Burmese origin, certified by GRS for its pinkish-red hue and untreated status....
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated 1.73ct Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring No Heat GRS Certificate - Stunning
Located in bangkok, TH
A Simply stunning Unheated 1.73ct Burma Ruby from the famed gem mines of Mogok in Burma (Myanmar), set in this gorgeous classic platinum and diamond setting. The colour of this magni...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
3.44 ct Natural Burma Unheated Ruby 1.68 carat Emerald Diamond Ring Cum Pendant
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Gross Weight 13.49 gms 18k Gold- 12.43 Burmese No Heat Ruby 3.44 carats (not certified) Natural Emerald 1.68 carats Diamonds .16 carats Appraisal Certificate Available by GIA certif...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
GIA Certified 1.14 Carat Natural, Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.14 Carat Natural Untreated (Unheated) Ruby and 0.61 Carat Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French Belle Epoque Certificated Unheated Burma Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, England
This is the one of the finest ruby rings we have ever seen. The stone, which is a natural un-heated Burma ruby , is very clear and full of fire.
18k Gold
NEW SSEF* 4.542CT Pigeon Red Unheated Burma Mogok Ruby Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Warren, NJ
One of a kind! Rare Gorgeous Unheated Intense Vivid Pure Red Color Burmese Ruby Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AIGS Certified 1.03 Carat Natural Unheated Ruby & Diamond Ring Made in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in 18 Karat White Gold featuring a 1.03 Carat Natural Unheated Ruby and 0.92 Carat Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
GIA Certified Unheated Ruby 7.57 carats, Ruby 0.80 carat and Diamond 1.25 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.06 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unheated Heart Shape Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Burmese Ruby 1.29 carats with Diamond 0.65 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.54 grams "We first opened...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unheated Natural Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8grams Ruby Details: .50ct, Unheated, Natural Ruby, Burmese Side Stone Details...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 5.91 ct Natural Unheated Oval Ruby Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k YG
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 5.91 ct Natural Unheated Oval Ruby Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Ring features one natural unheated oval Ruby originating from Thailand, w...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Mozambique Unheated Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Mozambique Unheated Ruby 3.05 carats with Diamond 2.49 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.22 gr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fine GCI-Certified 3.17 ct Natural Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring – 18K Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
An exceptional natural unheated ruby of 3.17 carats, displaying a vivid, fiery red hue, the most coveted shade among connoisseurs.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$280,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS-Certified 4.66 Carat Unheated Mozambique Heart-Shaped Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking celebration of rarity and color, this magnificent ring is centered on a 5.02 carat natural ruby of exceptional vivid red saturation. Expertly fashioned in an elegant oval ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
New SSEF Cert 5.641 CT Unheated Burma Mogok Clean Pigeon Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Warren, NJ
One of a Kind, Gorgeous and Rare Intense Red and Brilliant Unheated Burmese Oval Ruby Diamond Ring. It is a perfectly clean 5.641 ct. ruby ring in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.07 Carat Unheated Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Indulge in the opulent beauty of this exquisite IGI Certified 2.07 Carat Ruby and Diamond Antique Style Ring, a piece that exudes elegance and sophistication in every detail.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Unheated Burma Ruby Oval and White Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous GIA 0.90 ct. unheated Burma ruby oval with good quality white diamond rounds.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 5.05 Carat Unheated Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional ring showcases a 5.05-carat natural ruby of Mozambique origin, certified by GRS as untreated — a rarity in the world of fine rubies. The cushion-cut gem, measuring 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Unheated Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.93 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.30 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 1.02ct Unheated Ruby & 1.20cttw Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1920 - Platinum Art Deco 1.02ct Unheated Ruby & 1.20cttw Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - VEG#558 Ring Details: Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.3 g Gem S...
Emerald cut Unheated Mozambique Ruby 3.94ct Art Deco Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Architectural rhythm meets timeless romance. This masterpiece showcases rows of rich, pigeon-blood-red Emerald-Cut Mozambique rubies set vertically, punctuated by the sharp brillianc...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 18K 2.57 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Red Ruby Art Deco Design Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 2.57 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Red Ruby Art Deco Design Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Purple Red Ruby weighing 2.57 ct set on the 18K white gold band wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bell Certified 8.676 Unheated Sapphire Mozambique Ruby Cocktail Ring 236 gems
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
1 Hexagon Sapphire Madagascar Unheated 3.486 carats Bell certified R-202137533 1 RUBY Cushion cut Mozambique Heat 1.10 carats GCI certificate 2208CDR1631 1 RUBYCushion cut Mozambiq...
3.54ct Natural Unheated Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo 18K Gold Coronet Cluster Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
At its centre lies a spectacular 3.54ct natural unheated oval ruby, showcasing a vivid fuchsia-red hue, set in a milgrain rub-over setting within a timeless design that highlights th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.58ct Unheated Mozambique Ruby - SUPER RED COLOR ! GRS Certified.
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A striking rarity for the true connoisseur. This 1.58-carat unheated ruby hails from the famed mines of Mozambique, renowned for producing some of the world's finest rubies. What se...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma Unheated Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Singapore, SG
Kindly note that the stated price for this item is fixed and non-negotiable. We appreciate your understanding and respect for our pricing decision. Features: Main Gemstone (1pcs) -...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 18K 3.08 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Red Ruby 3-Stone Design Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 3.08 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Red Ruby 3-Stone Design Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Purple Red Ruby weighing 3.08 ct set on the 18K white gold band with...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 2.30 Carat Natural Red No Heat Ruby Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Unheated Cluster*
Located in New York, NY
1.12ct. Natural GIA "No Heat" Ruby Diamonds ring. Ruby No Heat Classic Vintage Cluster Deco Class. Ruby, Clean Clarity Vivid red color. Brilliant sparkles from all angles Prist...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Unheated 4 carat Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 4.19 carats with Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 10.59 grams "We fir...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum 1.02ct Unheated Ruby & 1.20cttw Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.3 g Gem Stone Details: Type: Ruby - Natural, Unheated Shape: Antique Cushion Color: Red Size: 1.14ct Diamond Details: Shape: Antique Cu...
Platinum
GIA Certified Unheated Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
By Jae's Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring featuring a 3.40 carat oval cut unheated eye-clean Thai ruby with GIA report 2235346604 accented by 2 oval cut diamonds of G color and VS2 clarity (...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 3.11 Carat Unheated Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional three stone ring centered by a 3.11 carat natural ruby from Mozambique, accompanied by a GRS GemResearch Swisslab report confirming its natural origin and stating no i...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
$12,740Sale Price|30% Off
GRS Certified Unheated 3.93 Carat East African Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An elegant platinum ring centered by a striking 3.93-carat natural ruby, certified by GRS Gemresearch Swisslab.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unheated "Pigeon Blood" Ruby Stone 1.25 cts in Platinum Ring w Dia / AIGS Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set in platinum, a strong yet sturdy noble metal, she will not have anything to worry about, as the ring can take a lot of wear and tear. Ring Overview SKU 4176 Center Stone Ruby Si...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Exceptional 5.00 Carat GRS Unheated Collectors Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry New York, located in the iconic Gia building in New York's diamond district. It is extraordinarily rare to encounter a ruby of this importance with such a remar...
GIA Certified Unheated 1.56 Cts Ruby with Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.56 carats with Diamond 0.71 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.03 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald cut Unheated Mozambique Ruby 3 ct Art Deco Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring a bold, multi-row layout of exceptional baguette and emerald-cut rubies from Mozambique (untreated), its architectural design is softened by radiant diamond accents shaped ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Unheated Red Ruby Stone 1.93 cts in 14KWG Ring w Diamonds / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Live, love and laugh with this stunning dainty ruby ring. With GIA certificate, this vivid red natural ruby is a rare find.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified Unheated Ruby with Diamond Jacket Ring in 18 Karat Rose/White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.74 carats with Diamond 0.92 carats Ring set I 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (GRS Certified) Diamond 2.9 carats Jacket Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (Jacket) Main R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$240,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5 Carat Unheated/Untreated Ruby from Mozambique
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A truly magnificent classic ring. This spectacular investment grade three stone engagement ring features a incredible cushion cut 5 carat pure red ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.01 Carat Unheated Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Platinum Three-Stone
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary statement of rarity and elegance, this handcrafted platinum ring showcases a breathtaking 4.01 carat natural Mozambique ruby, certified by GRS as unheated with an ex...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Unheated Red Ruby Stone 3.10 cts in 18K Two Tone Ring with Diamonds / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of the Natural Unheated Tanzanian Ruby, masterfully set in an 18K two-tone ring adorned with dazzling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated Red Ruby Stone 2.01 cts in 18K White Gold Ring w Diamonds / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The best things in life are everlasting. And our gemstones will never fade, just like your love for each other. Live, love and laugh with this stunning dainty ruby ring. With GIA and...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.52 Carat Antique Cushion Unheated Burma Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This red cushion cut cut ruby is custom set in an antique one-of-kind diamond and platinum ring, consisting of 1 "pigeon blood red" cushion cut ruby of Burmese origin with no indicat...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$45,600Sale Price|20% Off
5.46 Ct GRS GIA Two Certificate Natural unheated Burma Mogok Ruby Red color
Located in bangkok, TH
E051 GRS,GIA Two Certificate 5.46 Ct Natural unheated Burma Mogok Ruby Red color with Ring platinum Gold 1-Main stone : 5.46ct Natural Ruby Unheated Mogok burma Gemstone GRS,GIA ...
Ruby
GIA Certified Unheated 2 Carat Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular eternity band features a fine 2.00 carat emerald-cut unheated ruby and over 3 carats in baguette cut diamonds!
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unheated 3.07ct Burma Pink Sapphire No Heat & Diamond Ring - Stunning!
Located in bangkok, TH
Google what 3ct++ unheated pink sapphire and ruby fetch these days in the international auction houses - you will be amazed - and you will see the extraordinary value in this ring fo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GRS Unheated 4.04 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby in Platinum with Diamonds
Located in La Jolla, CA
GRS Certified 4.04 Carat Unheated Cushion Cut Ruby in Platinum Three- Stone Ring with Diamonds Ruby and Diamond Ring features a Natural Cushion cut Ruby weighing 4.04 carats with tw...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Certified Unheated Star Pink Sapphire, Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Pink Sapphire 4.09 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.32 carat and Diamond 0.25 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand)...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified 40 Carat Natural Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Certified 40-carat natural unheated Ceylon (Sri Lankan) yellow sapphire, ruby and diamond cluster cocktail ring in 14kt yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Natural Ruby Ring & Diamonds 18 karat Yellow Gold Pear Shape Ruby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GIA Certified Unheated Natural Ruby Ring. Ruby weight 3.53 carat, Pear Shape, some visibale inclusion.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,359Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Natural Ruby Ring & Diamonds 18 karat Yellow Gold Pear Shape Ruby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
GIA Certified Unheated Natural Ruby Ring. Ruby weight 3.53 carat, Pear Shape, some visible inclusion.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 3.43 NO HEAT Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
🔥 Exquisite Rarity: 3.43 Carat GRS-Certified Red Unheated Ruby & Diamond Ring 🔥 Indulge in the epitome of luxury with this exceptional 3.43-carat GRS-certified Red unheated Ruby, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 7.18 Carat Unheated Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Heart Diamond Halo Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional natural blue sapphire and diamond heart ring, centered by a magnificent 7.18 carat heart shaped natural sapphire certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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.
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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