Rose Cut Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.97 carat with Diamond 0.29 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 2.67 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Radiant 0.15ct Natural Diamond Ring Setting in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This pre-owned 18K white gold ring setting gleams with sophistication, accentuated by 22 round brilliant natural diamonds totaling 0.15 carats. With G-color, VS clarity stones, each ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Setting Ring 1.09ct D/IF
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A dazzling platinum diamond solitaire ring by Tiffany & Co. from the Setting collection. The solitaire features a round brilliant cut diamond set to the centre in a 6 prong mount...
Diamond, Platinum
Padparadscha with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Padparadscha 0.60 carat with Diamond 0.21 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 2.36 carats with Diamond 1.01 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.23 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 4.14 carats with Diamond 0.65 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.58 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Padparadscha with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Padparadscha 0.66 carat with Diamond 0.37 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 3.61 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Almandite and Demantoid Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Almandite 1.85 carats and Demantoid 2.95 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.89 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 10.62 carats with Diamond (U/H Color) 0.60 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 10.79 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Aquamarine with Blue Sapphire Ring set in Platinum 900 settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Aquamarine 7.03 carats with Blue Sapphire 2.27 carats Ring set in Platinum 900 settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 12.23 grams "We first opened door...
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 8.81 carats with Diamond 1.44 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.46 grams Blue Sapphire Width: 1.1 cm...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Emerald Cut Engagement Ring 2.50 Carats
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
18K Ring set with cluster of baguette and round diamonds in an engagement ring style setting to create the illusion of a single emerald cut look.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 1.73ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 1.73ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ743 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: 1.73ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring T...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.8ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.8ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1296 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: 0.8ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Ring Type: Ring Se...
Diamond, Platinum
Green Tourmaline with Ruby Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Tourmaline 3.0 carats with Ruby 0.49 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.61 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Three Stone Diamond Ring, 0.72 ct in 18kt White Gold Setting
Located in Lisboa, PT
The central diamond is flanked by two side stones, creating a balanced composition that symbolizes past, present, and future, a meaningful choice for an engagement ring or anniversar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.12ct Heart Shaped Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Halo Setting
Located in La Jolla, CA
1.12 carat Heart Shaped Diamond Center Halo Ring in 18k White Gold Heart Diamond Ring features a bright and lively, natural Heart Brilliant Diamond weighing 1.12 carats surrounded b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.54 Carat Diamond Ring in Platinum Setting with Micropave Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond ring with GIA 4.54 h-vs2 (rdc3681) set with micropave diamonds (1.20ct)in a halo all the way around in platinum setting.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.56 carats with Diamond 0.54 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.37 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.94 ct Diamond Solitaire Ring in a Tiffany & Co. Platinum Setting
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine estate solitaire diamond engagement ring. In .950 platinum. This ring is a wonderful marriage of a vintage Tiffany 6-prong setting and a vintage natural round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Platinum
Stunning 6.27ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold Setting
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Stunning 6.27 carat round brilliant diamond surrounded by diamonds in the setting including the profile! The center diamond is bright and lively. This ring is for someone that wants ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald with Pink Sapphire Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 2.20 carats with Pink Sapphire 2.29 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.97 grams "We first opened doors i...
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unheated Padparadscha with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Padparadscha 1.61 carats with Diamond 0.33 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.91 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare tanzanite ring with matte finish setting size 9 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This ring is so different, tanzanite is nice and vivid purplish blue, made in 14KT solitaire setting that faces up NWSE with matte finish in size 9. This ring can be re-sized. Tanzan...
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco PLATINUM Diamond Solitaire Ring. Platinum diamond Square setting
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1930s Size: 6 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Style: Art deco Amazing Art Deco Solitaire ring. Diamond set in a square ...
Platinum
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.35 carats with Diamond 0.17 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 4.71 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Sapphire with Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 2.77 carats with Blue Sapphire 1.25 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.11 grams "We first opened door...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire 1.15 carats with Diamond 0.62 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.38 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.83 carat with Diamond 0.26 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.98 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Tourmaline with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Tourmaline 3.42 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.36 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 4.24 carats with Diamond 1.19 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 10.08 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire with Yellow Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.82 carats with Yellow Diamond 0.42 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.75 grams "We first opened doors ...
Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unheated Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Burmese Ruby 1.06 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 3.75 grams "We first opened doors...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pink Sapphire with Emerald Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 2.0 carats with Emerald 0.96 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 6.46 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.62 carats with Diamond 0.28 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.26 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.03 carats with Diamond 0.92 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 3.19 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 1.71 carats with Diamond 0.32 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.26 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.81 carat with Diamond 0.21 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 3.83 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unheated Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Blue Sapphire 2.70 carats with Diamond 0.59 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.05 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.86 carat with Diamond 0.21 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 3.69 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.47 carats with Diamond 0.57 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.17 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 0.15ct Natural Diamond Pave Ring Setting in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Crafted with precision and elegance, this pave diamond ring setting is the perfect foundation for a breathtaking masterpiece. Set in radiant 18K white gold, its 16 round brilliant di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Destinee PT950 Platinum Cushion 1 Carat Diamond Ring with Halo Setting
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Cartier Destinee Cushion Diamond Ring, PT950 platinum with halo setting, size 52. Center stone: 1.11ct, Color F, Clarity VVS1. Purchased in 2018. Complete with original box, warranty...
Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire 1.44 carats with Diamond 0.74 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.81 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold
Ruby, Tsavorite and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.59 carats, Tsavorite 1.24 carats and Diamond 0.15 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.72 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.98 carats with Diamond 0.42 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.97 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.43 carats with Diamond 1.31 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.65 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Royal Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Royal Blue Sapphire 3.77 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.04 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.71 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.45 carat and Diamond 0.77 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.89 gr...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 5.20 carats with Diamond (F color) 1.80 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 7.53 grams Blue sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring A timeless and sophisticated engagement ring, this white gold setting showcases a rich, deep blue emerald-cut sapphire at its center.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
No-Heat Burmese Star Ruby Ring, AGL 11ct, Art Deco Platinum Setting
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 11-carat star ruby commands this ring, cut as an oval cabochon and bezel-set in platinum to protect its domed surface while showcasing the strong six-rayed asterism confirmed on t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.94CTW Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with a Halo Setting
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning GIA certified Emerald Cut diamond ring crafted with 1.94ctw of Earth Mined diamonds. Center Diamond Carat Weight: 1.09ct Earth Mined Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Cente...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 0.64ct Diamond Tiffany Setting Channel Set Ring in Plat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. diamond ring set in 950 platinum.
The ring is composed of a round brilliant-cut diamond set to the centre in a classic Tiffany Setting, c...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.22ct Luxury Setting Diamond Ring VVS2 Color I Size 50
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Tiffany & Co. 0.22ct Luxury Setting Diamond Ring VVS2 Color I
GIA 2.01ct D Color VS2 Pear Shape Diamond Ring in Platinum Setting
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA 2.01ct Pear Shape Center Vintage Diamond Ring in Platinum Diamond Ring features a GIA certified center Pear Brilliant Diamond, weighing 2.01 carats with D color and VS2 clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Cert. 1.64 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Setting 18K White Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A simple, elegant, and practical diamond engagement ring. Item Details: - Type: Solitaire Engagement Ring - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 2.90 Grams - Setting: Tiffany-Style - Siz...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Diamond Ring, Invisible Setting Square Cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
WHITE GOLDEN RING WITH INVISIBLE SET SQUARE CUT DIAMONDS & BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold, 8.9 Gram SIZE: 54 EU / 7 US ( Can be resized for free) DIAMONDS: Squa...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Green Sapphire with Pink Sapphire Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Sapphire 1.70 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.39 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.05 grams "We first opened d...
Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 0.57ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond engagement ring in Tiffany-style setting. Marked 14k and weighs 2.3 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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