Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with three central diamonds surrounded by rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds and, externally, a round of rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Platinum Oval Ruby and Split-Shoulder Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Oval Ruby and Split-Shoulder Diamond Ring Description: This classic ring is crafted in solid platinum and features an oval-cut center ruby weighing 1.37 carats with a satur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oval Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring This ballerina-style cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a vibrant .94-carat oval ruby at its center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring Description: This exquisite cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a vibrant 1.02-carat round ruby as its centerpiece.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oval Ruby and Marquise Diamond Butterfly Wing Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Marquise Diamond Butterfly Wing Ring Description: This elegant cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a vibrant 1.58-carat oval-cut ruby as its center...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds and, between of theem, rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Diamond and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring is set with three round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.20 carats, with H color and SI-1 clarity, complemented by two vibrant round brilliant-cut rubies totaling 0.18 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 7.7 grams Ring Size: N 1/2 (54.5) - Resizable Band Width: 2mm - 1.5mm Face Dimensions: 27mm x 11mm Total Ruby Weight: Approx. 0.66ct Total Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by a frame of diamonds and little rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning dome ring features alternating rows of channel set rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby and Multi-Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Multi-Cut Diamond Halo Ring Description: This sophisticated cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and centers on a vibrant 1.03-carat oval ruby with a deep, satur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Style Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: UK - K, US - 5.25 1.17 Carats Ruby 0.90 Carats Diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Untreated Ruby and Diamond Ring 3.02 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Two teardrop shaped diamonds are set, one on each side, of the untreated gemstone, while round diamonds encircle the perimeter and shank, adding to the brilliance of the remarkable r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Ruby and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold, 1960s.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Gypsy Ring Description: This three-stone gypsy-style ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a low-profile, domed mounting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a beautiful combination of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Octagonal Platinum Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1930s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Patridge's Eye" octagonal platinum ring with a central diamond of 1.5 carats and baguette cut rubies on the edge / Made in Italy 1930s Ring size US 6
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.6 grams Face Dimensions: 18mm x 16mm Ruby Dimensions: 8 (3mm) Emerald Dimensions: 7mm x 5mm (approx. 0.85ct) Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.49c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Buckle Ring
Located in Venice, CA
The rubies add a pop of color and the diamonds bring gorgeous sparkle to the ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald-Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald-Cut Ruby and Diamond Halo Filigree Ring Description: This vintage-inspired statement ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a prominent emerald-cut ruby at its...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Charles Krypell Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautiful ring by Charles Krypell with two rows of rubies over which is a diagonal band of 17 diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby and Double Halo Mixed-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Double Halo Mixed-Cut Diamond Ring Description: This elegant cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and centers on a vibrant 1.03-carat cushion-cut ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring showcases a crossover design with alternating baguette-cut rubies and diamonds over pave set round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Platinum Bridge Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Natural rubies: Calibrated (≈ 0.20 ct total) Diamonds: Huit-huit and carré cut (≈ 1 ct total) Dimensions: Height: 1.4 cm x Width: 1.6 cm Weight: 11 g Ring size: ITA 12.5 (resizable u...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Contemporary 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
A halo of shimmering round brilliant cut diamonds envelops a bright oval-shaped ruby set in an open back four claw mounting at the centre of this sensational right hand ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Shaped Ruby and Diamond You & Me Ring
Located in New York, NY
Heart-Shaped Ruby and Diamond You & Me Ring A platinum You & Me ring with a heart-shaped diamond and ruby set with two tapered baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring. Hand set with Diamonds weighing approx. 0.48tcw and Rubies, approx. 0.90tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Levian, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring signed by Levian made in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Shield-Cut Ruby and Diamond Starburst Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Shield-Cut Ruby and Diamond Starburst Halo Ring Description: This unique cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and centers on a striking shield-cut ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,500
Ruby & Diamond Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Men's Ring An 18 karat yellow gold ring set with a cushion cut ruby, 10 baguette cut diamonds, and 18 round cut diamonds Accompanied by an AGL report stating that th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Floral Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning bombe ring featuring a vibrant array of gemstones. A domed shaped head plays host to clusters of perfectly matched round red rubies and green emeralds, inters...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Oval Ruby and Diamond Accent Floral Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Diamond Accent Floral Filigree Ring Description: This elegant ring is crafted in solid 18k gold and centers on a substantial 6.08-carat oval-cut ruby with a deep, purp...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Synthetic ruby and diamond buckle ring, circa 1940.
Located in London, GB
Synthetic ruby and diamond buckle ring. Set with three rectangular baguette cut synthetic rubies in open back rubover settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.30 carats, furt...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Burma ruby and diamond ring GIA Certificate
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage ring set in 18ct gold with natural Ruby - Burma (Myanmar) of 1.5ct c.a. and diamonds for circa 0.60ct total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Aquamarine, ruby and diamond cocktail ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Aquamarine, ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Set with an octagonal emerald-cut natural aquamarine in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 8.22 carats, flanked by si...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby
Georgian Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An unusual and highly decorative Georgian ring dating to the late 18th century, set with a principal natural ruby and a principal pear-shaped diamond within an asymmetrical cluster o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Natural Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This mid-century ring features a natural unheated oval ruby measuring approximately 5.5 x 9mm, surrounded by a halo swirl adorned with eighteen gleaming round diamonds totaling appr...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 4 Star Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage 4-Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Gold Band Ring. Hand set with 4 Star Rubies weighing approx. 3.00tcw and Diamonds, approx. 0.12tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1.36 Carat Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Band Ring The ruby stones are channel set and give it a very luxurious look.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Impressive Platinum, Diamond, and GIA Certified Ruby Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An impressive ruby and diamond ring set in a platinum mount. The central oval cut ruby weighs 3.06 carat and is accompanied by a GIA certification stating its origin as Thai and that...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Architectural Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Architectural Cocktail Ring Description: This architectural cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and centers on a substantial oval-cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond cluster ring is crafted in 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Ballerina Ring Description: This magnificent cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and centers on a significant 3.29-carat oval caboch...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Turquoise Cabochon Ring with Diamonds, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby and Turquoise Cabochon Ring with Diamonds made in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Rows of baguette-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds are interwoven with richly saturated rubies, creating a captivating contrast between the diamonds' crisp brilliance and the vivi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Emerald and Ruby Heart Ring with Diamonds, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Emerald and Ruby Heart Ring with Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Octagonal Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Octagonal Halo Ring Description: This exquisite estate ring features an Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, meticulously crafted in a two-tone blend of 14k white ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 7 GAI Certified- This lovely ring features one pear shaped ruby (5 mm x 4 mm) surrounded by 28 baguette diamonds and 11 round brillia...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring — Marquise Center Ruby
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant cluster ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a vivid marquise-cut ruby at its center, framed by a halo of sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 2.04ct Natural Ruby, 1980
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Metal: 18 carat white gold Ruby: Natural ruby, certified, 2.04 ct (intense deep red) Diamonds: Brilliant-cut, pavé-set, total approx. 0.21 ct Ring size: 54 resizing possible Total...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Cluster Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Cluster Ballerina Ring Description: This vibrant cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a central 0.99-carat cushion-cut ruby with...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Bros Ruby and Diamond Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Bros Ruby and Diamond Floral Ring Description: A beautifully sculpted ring by Oscar Heyman Bros, crafted in 18K yellow gold and designed in a floral motif of alternatin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Featuring vintage details, this 14K white gold ring showcases the timeless beauty of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This bold and glamorous cocktail ring features a vivid, oversized ruby at its center, accented by two radiant flanks of tapered baguette-cut diamonds set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Gold 1.1ct Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.1 Grams Stone: 1.1ct Ruby, Diamond baguettes (0.23tcw) Measurements: 14.15 x 21.4 x 5.7mm Ring Size: 8.5 Hallmark: 18K 750 Metal: XRF Tested, Ranges 15-17k White Gold Item...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Ruby and Diamond Studded Band Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
It is a colorful piece between the bright red rubies, white diamonds and 14k yellow gold. This wears great on its own or stacked with other rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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