Art Deco Diamond Vertical Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Two matching Old European cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats, G-H color, VS clarity
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Vertical Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Two matching Old European cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.20 carats, G-H color, VS clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Vertical Ring
Located in Denver, CO
diamonds and eight calibrated blue square-shaped sapphires in a vertical orientation with delicate
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vertical Bar Design Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Birthday Promise Diamond Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vertical Bar Design Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Birthday Promise Diamond Ring. Diamond Weight 0.07
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vertical Diamond Cocktail Ring .75cttw 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .75cttw Diamond Cut: Round
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Vertically Set Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
This unique and handmade ring features a centre diamond weighing 1.65 carat. It is a dazzling
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Edwardian Inspired Pink Sapphire & Diamond Vertical Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat white gold Edwardian era-inspired Pink Sapphire and Diamond cluster vertical ring. GIA
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k gold 0.30 Carat baguette diamond vertical bar ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exquisite Brilliant Diamond ring in 14k Solid gold featured with natural white 0.30ct baguette
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k gold 0.30 Carat baguette diamond vertical bar ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exquisite Brilliant Diamond ring in 18k Solid gold featured with natural white 0.30ct baguette
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Diamond Three-Stone Vertical Ring, 0.30ctw
Located in Miami, FL
A refined vintage three-stone diamond ring crafted in solid 14K gold and set with three bright
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cabochon Cut Sapphire Vertical Row Accent Emerald Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
details, including vertical rows of calibre-cut emeralds and sparkling old European-cut diamonds, adding
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Stacked Round Diamond Vertical Cluster Style Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This breathtaking diamond ring embodies brilliance and movement, designed in a vertical floral
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Ruby Diamonds Vintage Style Vertical Three Stone 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A vintage inspired Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring. This yellow gold ring is set vertically to
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.51 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Two Stone Vertical Pave Swirl Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
3.41 carat oval cut blue sapphire and diamond ring. Adorned with diamonds that total 1.10 carats
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Vertical Trinity Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
and diamonds. GEMMA FILIGREE custom ring box and certificate of authenticity are included with every
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brilliant Cut Vertical Diamond Row Ring 18K and 24K Yellow and White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.15 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 6.5 Total
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
Large Three Vertical Row Diamond Waterfall Ring in 14k White and Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Diamond Carat Weight: ~2.45 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI2 Ring Size: 5.5
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Top River Vertical Set 6 Carat Old Euro Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
carats in diamonds. This gorgeous ring features 3 bezel set Old-European cut diamonds, vertically set
Diamond, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Vertical Three Stone 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A vintage inspired Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring. This white gold ring is set
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 0.11 Carat Old Cut Diamond Two Stone Vertical Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco style two stone vertical ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features: - 2 pcs
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
14k Solid Gold Vertical Bar Handmade Delicate Women Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Vertical Bar Ring Handmade Delicate Women Ring Valentines Gift Light weight can be
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2.0tcw 14K Emerald Cut Emerald Vertical & Trillion Diamond 3 Stone Gold Finish
Located in Jupiter, FL
set vertically for a modern and sophisticated look. Two trillion cut diamonds are set on either side
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$852Sale Price|20% Off
Waterfall Cluster Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Waterfall Cluster Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine vertical 5 stone diamond ring
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond cluster ring. Vertically set with two round old cut diamonds in open back rubover
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco diamond ring, American, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco emerald-cut diamond ring. Set vertically with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond to centre
Diamond, Platinum
Antique marquise shape emerald and diamond ring, circa 1900.
Located in London, GB
Antique marquise shape emerald and diamond ring. Vertically set with five octagonal emerald-cut
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
Antique Natural Unenhanced Marquise Ruby Diamond Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique marquise ruby and diamond ring. Vertically set to the centre with two round old cut
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,717Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18K Yellow Gold 0.94tgw Ruby and Diamond 7 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
ruby. The ruby is flanked by 2 pairs of old single cut diamonds, set vertically. The ring is finished
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1.50ct Old Cut Diamond Twin Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating from the Edwardian period, this graceful twin stone diamond ring flows vertically from one
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum & 1.80 Carat Diamond Baguette Cocktail Ring with 1.26 Carat Oval Rubies
Located in New York, NY
This is a very elegant cocktail ring. Designed in platinum with diamond baguettes set vertically
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
3 carat Oval Eternity Band 18K Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
diamond ring. The vertical placement of diamonds gives you more diamonds at a steal price. Gold- 2.59
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
3 Carat Oval Eternity Band 14K Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
diamond ring. The vertical placement of diamonds gives you more diamonds at a steal price. Gold- 2.20
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vertical Two Stones Round Brilliant-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage two-stone diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing 1.01 and 1.18 carats
Diamond, Platinum
Belle Époque Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque natural pearl and diamond ring, the vertically set three stone pearl, accompanied by
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vertically Set Victorian Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring in the 1940s. This 14k yellow gold ring is designed using three vertically set Round natural
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
2.11 ct Canary and White Diamond Vertical Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the extraordinary allure of this 2.11 carat Canary and White Diamond ring, a symphony of
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
SOHNAA 18Kt Gold Diamond Enamel Miraas Aynur Vertical Oval Signet Ring
By SOHNAA
Located in Surat, IN
Aynur Vertical Oval Signet Ring Medium, from our award winning Miraas collection meticulously
Diamond, 18k Gold
Calliope Rose Cut Diamond Vertical Wavy Bar Ring in 18k Gold
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
Calliope vertical wavy bar ring is from JeweLyrie's Allongé collection, featuring 4 rose-cut white
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sweet Pea 18k Yellow Gold Vertical Bar Ring set with White Diamond
By Sweet Pea
Located in London, GB
Sweet Pea ring from the Bits and Bobs collection, handmade from 18k yellow gold. A pretty, vertical
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.35 and 0.16 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Couple Rings with Vertical Edges
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
0.35 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring with 18 Karat White Gold Vertical Edges Ring size: 56
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Never Ending Pink Opal Yellow Gold Vertical Cocktail Ring
By Jade Jagger
Located in London, GB
Beautifully handcrafted 7.88ct. Pink Opal ring set in 14K gold band with Diamond Pave surround
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
0.16 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Vertical Edges
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
0.16 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring with 18 Karat White Gold Vertical Edges Ring size: 53
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.35 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Vertical Edges
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
0.35 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Band Ring with 18 Karat White Gold Vertical Edges Ring size: 56
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Diamond Baguette Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By Sasha Primak
Located in New York, NY
all vertically channel set. 4.95 Carats Diamonds Ring Size 7
Diamond, 18k Gold
Freeform Sterling Silver and Diamonds Fashion Ring
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies' Sterling Silver and Diamonds Fashion Ring. Vertical stylized infinity design weaves through
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
18 Karat Sapphire and Diamond Modern Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A truly unique mid-century modern style 18 karat yellow gold blue sapphire and diamond ring
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Debra Navarro Colored Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three-Stone Band Ring
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
The three-diamond Stepping Stone vertical ring, from our Barefoot Collection, is a representation
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Debra Navarro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Line Band Ring 1.09 Carats Bezel Set
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
The five-diamond Stepping Stone vertical ring, from our Barefoot Collection, represents each step
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
Debra Navarro Three Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Line Band Ring 0.97 Carat
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
This three-diamond Stepping Stone vertical ring, from our Barefoot Collection, is hand-crafted with
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Fancy Color Diamonds Ring 3.49 Carat Total Vivid Yellow Deep Orange-Yellow
Located in New York, NY
Eighteen karat vertical three diamond ring. The ring is made up 3 diamonds with certificates from
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian FJG Vertical Five-Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vertical Five-Diamond Ring. Five graduated diamonds are set vertically in this
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Vertically Set Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco vertically set two-stone diamond ring with an intersecting row of collet-set diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Three-Stone Vertically Set Diamond Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
platinum with a vertically-arranged trio of old cut diamonds weighing 0.40 carats in total. The ring’s 18
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Vertically Set Three-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
This unusual three stone ring has three old cut diamonds set vertically, rather than the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vertically-Set Three-Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1870s
Located in London, GB
Three old cut diamonds are rubover-set vertically on the bias at the focal point of this
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.35 Carat Diamond Vertical Three-Stone Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
Three old cut diamonds sparkle in this Edwardian ring. The centre diamond is 0.65 carat, while the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.80 Carat Vertically-Set Three Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
In a style evocative of decades past, this dazzling circa 1950s three stone diamond ring
Diamond, Platinum
3.37 carat Pavé Diamond Vertical Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
3.37 Carats Total Pavé Diamond Vertical Ring in 18K White Gold Long Diamond Pavé Cocktail ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Vertically Set Three-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1900s, this ring features three rub over set old cut diamonds. They have been
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring, 10k Round Brilliant Cut .32ctw Vertical Stripe
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .32ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond 3-Stone Vertical Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
A gorgeous Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 3 Stone Vertical Ring. This beautiful dainty
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Vertical Platinum Dress Ring, C.1920's
Located in London, GB
ring features centrally two old mine cut diamonds in a rectangular, open back, milgrain edged setting
Diamond, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Vertical Three Stone Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vintage inspired Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring. This yellow gold ring is set vertically to
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Vertical Three Stone Ring in 9k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
surrounded by small old cut diamonds, the stones sit vertically on the finger. Eye-catchingly striking, this
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Straight Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Approximately .55 total diamond weight. Diamonds are set vertically. Overall ring tapers from approximately
Diamond, 14k Gold
A BLACK STARR & FROST Art Deco Diamond Ring
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco, two-stone diamond ring of vertical, double hexagon design in a pierced and tapered
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 0.51ct Diamond and Sapphire Wide Ring MF07-110525
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
sapphire duos alternating with brilliant diamond trios set vertically. The ring's entire outer edge is
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1.26 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive antique diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated
Diamond, 18k Gold
French Art Deco 1.22 Carat GIA Certified Transitional Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Art Deco era 1.22 Carat Transitional Cut (Early Made Round Cut) Diamond Vertical 3-Stone
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Baguette and Platinum Band
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful eternity band of vertical placed vintage baguette diamonds. This ring is Art Deco with
Diamond, Platinum
18k White Gold and Diamond Vertical Bar Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
For the bold and the beautiful! This contemporary 18k white gold bar ring amps up the volume with
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Diamond Vertical Three-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
as H in colour and VS2 in clarity, they are rub over set in platinum. The diamonds are vertically set
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Opal Diamond Gold Crown Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Crown your hand with this stunning pear shaped opal and diamond gold ring. Vertical filigree in
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
of the square shaped setting sits a diamond point. This ring has an Art Deco style reflected in the
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond ring, the vertically-set old cut diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 0.75
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Vertical Seven-Stone Ring
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
. Featuring three brilliant blue sapphires surrounding four small diamonds, the stones sit vertically on the
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.30 Carat Old Cut Diamond Rose Gold Vertical Three Stone Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A divine ring. The three old cut diamonds are off the highest quality; high white, internally clean
Diamond, Rose Gold
Platinum Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
diamonds separated by a vertically prong set baguette diamond. Ring has a total of 10 diamonds at various
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
French Toi et Moi Diamond Platinum Two Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A Fine Two-stone Diamond Ring, French, vertically millegrain set with cushion-shaped stones
Diamond, Platinum
One-of-a-Kind Victorian Vertically Set Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cut diamonds set vertically in a unique rectangular setting totaling approximately 0.60ct. The ring is
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco GIA Vintage Antique 3.0ct Old EURO Diamond Sapphire Pt Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco GIA 3.0ct Old EUROPEAN Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Vintage Antique Ring. Few come finer or as fabulous as this original handcrafted platinum diamond and sapphire ri...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930's Platinum 3 Stone Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in Boston, MA
An exquisite example of 1930s artistry, this platinum dinner ring showcases three magnificent European-cut diamonds as its sparkling centerpieces. Each of the trio of old European-cu...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Shield Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum ring from the Art Deco era is centered with a sparkling old European cut diamond that weighs approximately 1.00ct. graded K color with VS1 clarity. The center d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Plaque Ring
By Janesich
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco emerald and diamond plaque ring attributed to Janesich, the emerald-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.8 carats, accompanied by GCS laboratory report, stating to be of Colo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s from platinum, this dazzling Art Deco gem features eighteen Old European cut diamonds, F-G color, VS-SI clarity within a navette-shaped frame, totaling approxima...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Emerald Diamond Ring Platinum Elongated Plaque Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco emerald & diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in platinum. Center set old European cut diamond is estimated at .90 carats, accented with 12...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 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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