Vintage Paraiba Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Paraiba, Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
2010s French Artisan Cocktail Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Paraiba, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Spinel
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Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French More Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Early 2000s Cluster Rings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Early 2000s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Retro Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage Paraiba Tourmaline For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right rings for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Incredibly rare, the lovely blue-green Paraiba tourmaline gems are found in Brazil, Nigeria and Mozambique. Their color is what makes them so rare and so highly desirable. First discovered in Paraiba in northeastern Brazil, hence the name of this stone, it has since been found in other regions. However, the Brazilian Paraiba tourmalines continue to be more valuable and have a more intense hue than gems sourced in other locations. On 1stDibs, find Paraiba tourmaline jewelry from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A Paraiba tourmaline is going to be worth a lot — while diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraiba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value. Find a collection of antique and vintage tourmaline jewelry on 1stDibs today.
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