Emerald Diamond engagement ring platinum 2ct GIA certified
Located in Jupiter, FL
Modern emerald diamond ring made in platinum, center diamond is 2 carats GIA certified, SI2 clarity, I color. The ring is stunning, eye clean and very luxurious. The side trapezoid d...
Diamond, Platinum
2ct Black Diamond ring solitaire 14KT gold elegant large diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A unique diamond ring indeed, natural black diamond 2.02 carats in 14KT white solid gold setting, this ring looks great with any wedding band and definitely shows you are a unique pe...
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring 18KT White Gold Engagement Ring 2ct
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Incredible sapphire ring with a 2ct center Ceylon sapphire, such a beautiful gentle light blue color in a side way design in 18KT white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Cocktail 2ct Natural Diamonds Ring 14kt Gold 95573
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Intricate three-row raised deck cluster featuring 2 carats total weight of natural diamonds. A marquise center diamond is surrounded by baguette and round diamonds, set in 14 karat y...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring 2CT Sapphire 2.00CTW Diamonds Silver & 14K
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title: Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring 2CT Sapphire 2CTW Diamonds Silver & 14K Gold Description: Antique ring designed in a marquise silhouette, featuring one oval faceted blue sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
White Gold Ring with Approx. 2 ct Baguette Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
18K white gold ring set with approximately 2 carats of baguette-cut diamonds. Total weight: 5.01 g Ring size: US 7.5
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14.5 Carat Cushion Shape Rhodolite Garnet and 2 Carat Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Garnet ring has approximately 2 ct of brilliant cut round diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 14K 1/2 ct Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold filigree ring featuring an European cut diamond weighing about 1/2 carat. The diamond has VS2 clarity and I-J color. It measures about 4.8mm. The antique diamond is se...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. Solid Gold Ring with 2.36 ct. Diamonds and 2 ct. Emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt. Solid Gold Ring with Diamonds and Beautiful Colour and Quality Emerald Stones. Emeralds and Diamonds are from Amazing Quality and Color, Ring is completely hand made...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Ring. 2ct Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 2.00 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.65 carats total Diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
4 Ct Morganite 2 Ct Diamond 18K Rose Gold Handmade Ring-Fine Jewelry
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Precious Elegant 18K Rose Gold Ring (Handmade) Size: US:7.50 Ring Weight: 14.8 g Gemstone Details: Primary Gemstone: Type: Morganite Approximate Carat Weight: 4 ct Color: Trans...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Old European Diamond Ring. 2ct Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum K SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 2.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: I1 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Design 18k Gold Tanzanite Ring & 2ct Diamonds
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning design Art Deco in 18k gold with natural blue tanzanite of 6 carats , and natural diamonds round brilliant cut 💎 ct 2 F/VS. Handcrafted by artisan goldsmith.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ring. 2ct Old Euro Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1, 84 ct Ruby, ct 2, 35 Tanzanite, ct 4, 19 Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Delightful ring in 14kt white gold composed of a center of Tanzanite ambellished with rubies and a crown of diamonds. tanzanite 2.35 ct rubies 1.84 ct diamonds 4.19 ct tot weight 8....
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold Solitaire Ring with 2ct Diamond Brilliant clarity:VVS1
Located in Berlin, BE
18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Ring A solitaire ring in 18K yellow gold Diamond Specifications: Carat: 2.04 ct Color: M Clarity: VVS1 Cut: Very Good Girdle: Polished Culet: Poi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2ct G /SI2 engagement diamond ring three stone ring 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
2carats center diamond SI2 clarity and G color, same parameters for the trapezoid diamonds at 0.49 carats. The ring is made in 14KT gold with natural certified diamonds in three sto...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2ct Diamond engagement ring Designer ring 18KT yellow gold VS1 E
Located in Boca Raton, FL
VS1 clarity and E color center diamond, marquise brilliant in 18KT yellow gold. Artist unknown. The ring is very different made into an artistic bezel. **All items leave our premise...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.15 Ct. Square-Cut Emerald with 2 Ct. Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring, 18K
Located in New York, NY
A 1.15 ct. Square Emerald with 2 ct. Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring made in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$4,933 / item
2ct Oval-Cut Diamond 14K Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald and Oval Cut Eternity Band is a stunning representation of timeless elegance, perfect for marking life's most special moments. Featuring natural diamonds in a graceful ov...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
~2ct Multi-Row Diamond Bypass Wave Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Ring Size: 6 Total Weight: 4.5 Grams Diamond Count: 23 Round-brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~2 carats Diamond Color: G-I ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$11,840Sale Price|20% Off
2ct Fancy Yellow diamond ring in 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful engagement diamond ring in 18KT white gold, classical beauty! Metal Type: 18KT Natural Side Diamond(s): Color: F-G Cut:Round Brilliant Carat: 0.50ct Clarity: VS Natural C...
Beauvince 2 Finger Wings Diamond Ring (0.86 ct Diamonds) in Rose Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Diamond and Rose Gold Wings Ring is a cool and funky expression of style and playfulness. Diamonds Shape: Round Diamonds Weight: 0.86 ct Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: VS...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Amazing Design with 2, 28 Ct of Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite contemporary design in 14k gold with natural diamonds round brilliant cut 2,28 ct ,H-SI1. Handcrafted by artisan goldsmith. Excellent manufacture and quality. Whosale...
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA 2ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum H VVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Certification: GIA Cert...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 2ct Diamond Marquise Cluster Ring, Gold & Silver, 1870s
Located in Firenze, IT
Of marquise form set with old brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2 carats, to a gold shank. Bezel 2.3 cm by 1.0cm. Finger size: 6 1/2 Weight: 4 gr
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
1 Ct Brilliant Round Center Diamond, 2 Ct 14 Karat White Gold ENGAGEMENT Ring
Located in New York, NY
1 Ct Brilliant Round Center Diamond, 2 Ct 14 Karat White Gold ENGAGEMENT Ring 14 K gold Stamped 7.8 Grams Diamond VS quality and G/H color.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring. GIA 2ct Euro Diamond Ring Platinum L VVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Certification: GIA Cert...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
$2,584Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Modern Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring, Size 7, 2ct
Located in Miami, FL
18k White Gold Weight 6.40g Diamond Approx. 2ct Sapphire Approx. 0.80ct Flower Ring Size 7 Measurements 0.72inx 0.75in
Diamond, Sapphire
2ct solitaire diamond ring platinum GIA VS clarity F color
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning 2 carats round brilliant ring with VS clarity and F color. Made in platinum in size 6 and can be re-sized. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers name...
Diamond, Platinum
2ct GIA certified oval diamond engagement ring 18KT white gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Classical diamond ring with oval diamond 2 carats SI2 clarity, K color diamond with 0.38 carats of small diamonds SI clarity and G color. The ring is made in 18Kt white gold, in size...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring. 2ct Old Euro Diamond Halo Ring Platinum J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$13,006Sale Price|40% Off
GIA ct 1 of diamond and ct 2, 50 of Ceylon sapphire on ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent design in 18k with Ceylon sapphire blu ct 2,05 and diamonds cushion cut ct 1 J/VS1 GIA certificate and side diamonds ct 0,81 F/VS. Top quality.
Diamond, Sapphire
3.91ct Emerald and 2ct Pear Diamond ring MOI et TOI style ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A unique moi et toi emerald diamond ring, chunky and well made with a sturdy appearance for the lovers of large jewelry pieces. The emerald is natural and untreated at approximately ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco 21 Ct Blue Star Sapphire 2 Ct Old MIne Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Art Deco Star Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring. The magnificent jewel is centered with a 21.4 Carat Blue Star Sapphire of extraordinary beauty. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Filigree Ring. 2ct Oval Pink Tourmaline Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Tourmaline Center Tourmaline Weight: 2.00 Carats Center Tourmaline Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.05 Carats ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Ballerina Ring 2ct Tapered Baguette Diamonds & 1.93ct Emerald Size 5.75
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this stunning vintage ballerina ring, featuring a captivating 1.93-carat oval emerald at its heart. Surrounded by 36 t...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2ct Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Gypsy Set Ring in Platinum, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
A contemporary sapphire and diamond gypsy set ring, centred with a beautiful cushion shaped brilliant cut Celyon sapphire weighing 2cts set flush between two old mine brilliant cut d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2ct Rubellite Diamond Forget-Me-Not Ring by Designer Ohliguer
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features an extraordinarily red Rubellite tourmaline embraced North, South, East, West by gorgeously gold talons and...
Rubelite, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
2 Carat Natural Square Emerald & 0.65 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Natural Square Emerald & 0.65 Ct Diamond Ring In Platinum size 3.75 i am selling this ring at a very reasonable price.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA 18kt White Gold Ring 2ct Fancy Yellow Diamond & 4.2 Ct Surrounding Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
GIA Amazing 18kt White Gold Ring With 2 ct Fancy Yellow Diamond and 4.2 ct Surrounding Diamonds Diamond: Round brilliant cut, natural, fancy yellow diamond 2ct Comes with GIA Certif...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
9 Ct Finest Zambian Sugar Loaf Emerald & 2 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
9 Ct Finest Zambian Sugar Loaf Pear Shape Emerald & 2 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring, Size 7, is a classic piece of jewelry showcasing a pear-shaped sugar loaf emerald from Zambia with exc...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18kt White Gold Ring with 2 ct Baguette & Brilliant Cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt White Gold Ring With Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds, together approx. 0.30ct and baguette cut diamonds together approx. 1,7 ct ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Emerald Diamond halo ring 18KT yellow gold Colombian Emerald ring 2ct
Located in Boca Raton, FL
An engagement ring with a center emerald Colombian origin 2 carats accompanied by natural diamonds totaling 0.40 carats VS clarity and E-F color, the ring is well made. This is a fin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ct 2, 40 Diamonds and ct 3, 62 Emeralds Rubies Pearl Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Cocktail ring in 14k white and yellow gold mounted with diamonds, rubies, blue sapphires and a gold flower with blue sapphires surround the central pearl. Diamonds 2.40 kt Rubies and...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
Large Sapphire Diamond ring 18KT yellow gold Halo engagement ring 2ct sapphire
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning oval sapphire, blue in color and slightly included in clarity, made in a vintage halo style ring in 18KT yellow gold. The ring is very bright and sparkly! Sapphire is approx...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Brownish Diamonds Ct 2 Contrarie Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning GIA certified fancy yellow brownish ct 2 in total and white diamonds ct 0,40 x 2 D color GIA certified, on band in 18k gold .
18k Gold
Amazing Certified GIA Ct 2, 00 of Radiant Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
So stunning solitaire ring in 18k gold with GIA certified diamond ct 2,00 radiant cut , H/SI1, and side diamonds ct 0,87 G/SI1. Handmade by artisan goldsmith. Excellent manufacture. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
CT 2, 41 Diamonds, Australian South Sea Pearl Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Cluster ring in 14k white gold mounted with one pearl in the center and diamonds around it. Diamonds 2.41 kt Pearl 1.90 gr/ 11 mm Tot.Weight 12.10 gr R.F +CEIU RK.ARFF Italian Siz...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$23,892Sale Price|30% Off
Exquisite GIA Certified Ct 2, 01 of Fancy Diamond on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent piece d’art in 18k gold with cushion cut fancy brownish yellow diamond ct 2,01 and around diamonds, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds ct 3,30 F/VS-VVS . Handmade ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Designer 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Ring with Diamond Halo, 2ct Gemstone
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an EMERALD gems...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
2ct Emerald solitaire ring with diamonds set in 18ct yellow gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Custom Made to your size ** please contact our customer care team to choose your perfect emerald. 2ct emerald natural gemstone Emerald cut Diamond band Hidden diamonds underneat...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage Reddish Orange Sapphire Ring. GIA 2ct Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Reddish Orange Sapphire Gemstone Weight: Approx 2.00 Carats Gemstone Cut: Oval Cut Gemstone Certification: GIA Certified Accent Stones: Diamonds Total ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$5,017Sale Price / item|20% Off
Brilliant 2 Ct Diamond Bridal Wedding Ring Set of 2 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Brilliant 2 Ct Diamond Bridal Wedding Ring Set of 2 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry This ring features a stunning marquise-shaped center diamond surrounded by a delicate cluster of smal...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Brilliant 2 Ct Diamond Bridal Wedding Ring Set of 2 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Brilliant 2 Ct Diamond Bridal Wedding Ring Set of 2 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry This ring features a stunning marquise-shaped center diamond surrounded by a delicate cluster of smal...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Buccellati 2ct Old European Cut Engagement Ring. Vintage GIA Diamond Ring E VVS2
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: E Color Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Clarity Cert...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2ct Vintage Diamond ring year unknown VS-SI clarity F color engagement ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning ring, vintage, year unknown. Beautiful finish, chunky but elegant made with 2 carats of diamonds F -G colors and VS -SI clarity. The ring is made in platinum in size 6 and c...
Diamond, Platinum
0.30 Ct Fine Natural Ruby & 2 Ct Finest Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 Karat Gold Ring, which showcases a stunning 0.30 Carat natural Ruby alongside 2 Carats of brilliant cut and Pear shape diamonds set in lustrous white gol...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Le Vian 18K White Gold 2 ct Oval Tanzanite 0.9 ct Round Diamonds Ring Sz 7
By Le Vian
Located in Addison, TX
Weight: 8.2g Number of Diamonds: 34 Antique: No Main Stone Color: Blue Metal: White Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone: Tanzanite Vintage: No Personalize: No Ring Size: 7 Depar...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Wide Band Tri-Color Diamond Pave Ring 18K Gold Platinum 2ct Diamonds Statement
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ US size 6.75 (Free resizing up or down 1 size) ♥ Material: PT900 and 18K gold; 8.29g ♥ Gemstone: Diamonds 2ct ♥ Note: This is a preowned piece that may have signs of wear and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.
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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