Sapphire, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted, in the central part, with a flower of sapphire and rubies, surrounded by diamonds.
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Rubies, Pearls, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds, pearls and rubies.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Gold Ring with Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Gold Ring with Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamonds A special white gold ring with 3 types of gems and diamonds that spread around forming a big circle.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ring set with a natural oval ruby weighing approximately 1 carat, and 34 mix cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.90cts (including pair of pear shape diamonds weighing approximately...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Bros Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Americana Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Bros Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Americana Ring Description: This authentic ring by Oscar Heyman & Brothers is crafted in solid Platinum and features a striking, geo...
Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
1960s Ruby and Diamond Baguette Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking 1960s 18K yellow gold ring that features bright white baguette diamonds and stunning vibrant rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Masterfully crafted in 14K rose gold, the ring features two rows of vibrant round rubies at the center, framed by colorless diamonds set in white gold to accentuate their brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Amethyst, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central amethyst surrounded by diamonds and rubies.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Marquise Diamond and Ruby Convertible Ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Marquise diamond and ruby convertible ring. Set to centre with a marquise shape brilliant cut diamond, D colour, IF clarity, with a weight of 1.62 carats in an open back rubover sett...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Retro Modern, circa 1940s Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Wailea, HI
Retro Modern Circa 1940's Ruby and Diamond Ring Four Square Cut Rubies weighing .55 carats approximately Ten Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing .35 carats approximately The Rubi...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in San Antonio, TX
Ruby and Diamond Ring designed as a snake. Signed 750 and Italian Hallmarks, Circa 1980
18k Gold
Candy Cane 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Baguette Ring, 2.29ct Rubies
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold ring with two rows of alternating baguette cut diamonds and rubies
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ladies White Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant ladies' white gold ring with rubies and diamonds Including certificate of authenticity.
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Ring, A ballerina ring with center oval ruby approximately 1.50 ct surrounded by 24 tapered baguette diamonds approximately 1.85 ct and 12 brilliant diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Mesh Wrap Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 14K White Gold - durable and elegant Stones: Brilliant Round Diamonds - total weight 1.1 carats Natural Rubies - total weight 1.3 carats Design: Mesh Wraparound Band Ring W...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Kutchinksy ruby and diamond coronet cluster ring, circa 1970.
Located in London, GB
Kutchinksy ruby and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to centre with a natural cushion shape old cut Thai ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 2.30 carats,...
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 3.15ct Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is a bold and highly eye-catching gemstone design, centered by a substantial 3.15 carat ruby accented by 1.01 carats total weight of diamonds graded J color and I1 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Old European Cut Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Old European Cut Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring Description: This sophisticated cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a classic "Moi et Toi" bypass design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Crossover Ring, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage, hand made, ruby and diamond crossover ring, set with a pear shape ruby, weighing approximately 1.27ct and a pear shape diamond weighing approximately 0.80ct, in claw setti...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Certified Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring A ring set with two Old European cut diamonds and one ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gold Oval Ruby and Swirling Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gold Oval Ruby and Swirling Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring Description: This vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and centers on an oval-cut ruby with a vibran...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14K Yellow Gold - 18 = 0.36 twt Baguette cut diamond - .94 CT Round cut ruby - Contemporary - Size 6.5 4.49 Grams The is an absolutely stunning contemporary ring made in 14k ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Cluster ring in 9 kt white gold structure mounted with a ruby and a folding fan of diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
1.0 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ladies Vintage Ring
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
1.0Carat Ruby and Diamond Ladies Vintage Ring -Metal Type: 18K White Gold -1.0Carat Oval Cut Ruby -0.52Carat Baguette Side Natural Diamonds -Size 6.75 Made in New York City
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Siam ruby in an open back four claw setting with an approximate weight of 2.00 carats, encircled by...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 11ct Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This bold vintage ring features a richly saturated, GIA-certified natural ruby, set in a heavy 18k yellow gold mounting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring Description: A vibrant White Gold ring designed with three floral-style clusters, each centering on a richly colored gemston...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring .75tcw 4.9gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring. The Ruby is natural, 50ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Ruby and Diamond Expandable Ring Size 7.75 #14593
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum Ruby and Diamond Expandable Ring Size 7.75 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring features 13 round brilliant cut diamonds and six natural rubies set in beautifully det...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K White Gold Ring Studded With Rubies And Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant ladies white gold ring, set with five rubies and four tiny diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Gold Flush Set Ring with Diamond and Ruby
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful, solid 18 carat yellow gold ring flush and vertically set with a table cut strong purplish-red ruby (unheated circa 1.68 carat Thailand origin) on each side is a carré cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Topaz, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Amethysts, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two amethysts and two rubies surrounded by a frame of diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by a frame of diamonds and rubies.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Topaz, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central tipaz surrounded by little topaz and flowers and leaves of diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Elegant ring in 9 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and, between of them, rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central amethyst with two flowers of rubies for each side and, between of them, diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Stunning Platinum Ring with 1.14 Carat Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning platinum ring with 1.14 ct ruby and ca.2ct diamonds Diamonds: 44 eight cut round diamonds ca.2 ct Ruby: 1,14 ct Material: Solid Platinum Total weight: 11,7 grams / 0....
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Waltham K18 Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Geometric Ring
By Waltham
Located in 台東区, JP
A distinctive geometric ring by Waltham, expertly crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and accented with brilliant diamonds and a vivid ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Unheated Mozambique 2.16ct, Ruby and Diamond Ring, PT
Located in New York, NY
A stunning GIA Unheated Mozambique 2.16 ct. Ruby and Diamond Ring made in Platinum. The diamonds weigh 0.35 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 18K White Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage ring centered around an impressive oval cabochon ruby weighing approximately 14.36 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by rubies and diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Turquoise, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two central flowers of turquoise paste surrounded by two flowers of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring 3.50tcw, 8.8gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
There is 3.50tcw of natural rubies and diamonds. Stamped 18k, weighs 8.8gr Size 8 1/4
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central flower of coral paste surrounded by diamonds and rubies.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Cabochon Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamond Ballerina Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamond Ballerina Bypass Ring Description: This magnificent cocktail ring is crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.30 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.30 Carat Ruby & Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring. The ring features a flower design very with marquise shaped Ruby’s weighing approx 1.10 carat and round diamonds weighting app...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Burma Ruby 1.53ct and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant ring set with a natural ruby from Myanmar (Burma) weighing 1.53 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.94 Carat Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Platinum ring, classic style, with hints of "special"… Immediately notice the intense, rich magenta color of the 3.94 carat ruby… Look closer to appreciate the separated prongs, the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Spectacular 6 Carats Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in London, GB
Make a statement with this one-of-a-kind ring, designed to stand out from the crowd. Its centre stone is a large ruby featured in an elegant marquise cut, whose deep red colour is am...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Cabochon Ruby and Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large Cabochon Ruby and Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring Description: This statement ring features a significant 27.12-carat oval cabochon ruby with a high-domed profile and a saturated ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Oval Ruby and Tiered Brilliant-Cut Diamond Starburst Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Tiered Brilliant-Cut Diamond Starburst Ring Description: This striking cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a vibrant oval-cut ruby as its cen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Vintage Burmese ruby and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage ruby ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Structured retro tank 1940's ruby and diamond ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Symmetrical in design, a-symmetrical in model, what a unique showstopper. The ring is set with 9 sugarloaf cut rubies, 26 brilliant-cut and 8 Swiss-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.24 carat ruby and 0.12 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage Iconic BMW Circle Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Featuring the iconic BMW roundel logo Hand set with .60tcw Diamonds and .12tcw Rubies. Hand-crafted 18K 750 Gold Nugget design mounting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.73ct Ruby and 0.18ct Diamond Platinum Ring, Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive ruby and diamond ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bear Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing bear ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two rubies ans eyes.All the body is studded with fancy diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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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