Vintage 1985 Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Diamond and Sapphire Statement Ring
Located in BILBAO, ES
timeless luxury. A distinctive statement ring ideal as a collector’s vintage piece, a bold right-hand ring
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage Royal Blue Sapphire & Trillion Diamond Ring 2.40ctw, 14K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
finishing. A graceful, romantic vintage engagement ring or right-hand jewel — elegant, enduring, and
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Emerald Ring Sz 5 Platinum Fine Jewelry 1920s
Located in Torrance, CA
lovely vintage alternative engagement or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a lower domed
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Opal Diamond Ring Sz 6 Platinum Engagement Bridal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
sparkling single cut diamonds. The ring would make a lovely vintage alternative engagement or right hand
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco 0.89ct Diamond Ring Sz 5.75 Platinum Engagement Bridal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
beautiful hand engraved scrolled details to the side shoulders. The ring would make a lovely vintage
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco GIA 1.55ct Diamond Ring Engagement Platinum Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
lovely vintage alternative engagement or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a medium profile
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco 1.30ct Diamond Ring Sz 6 Platinum Cocktail Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
and foliate details. The ring would make a lovely vintage alternative engagement or right hand ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring 6.25 14k Gold Engagement Filigree Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. The ring would make a lovely vintage alternative engagement or right hand ring for everyday wear. The
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Ring Emerald Moonstone Diamond Sz 10 Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
later addition to the ring). The ring would make a lovely vintage alternative engagement or right hand
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Square Ring Sz 7.25 Platinum Jewelry 1920s
Located in Torrance, CA
a lovely vintage alternative engagement or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a lower
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Ring Sz 5.5 Platinum Navette Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
rubies. The ring would make a lovely vintage alternative engagement or right hand ring for everyday wear
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Arrow Ring Sz 6.25 Platinum Navette Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a lower domed profile and rises 4mm from the
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Sheild Ring Sz 5.75 Platinum Jewelry 1920s
Located in Torrance, CA
make a lovely vintage alternative engagement or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a lower
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Sz 5 Platinum Navette Cocktail Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
ring would make a lovely vintage alternative engagement or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2 Carat French Cut Diamond Ring Vintage Platinum Band Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a lower profile and rises 4mm from the finger (0.15
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Emerald Ring Sz 7.75 14k Gold Engagement Bridal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
ring would make a lovely vintage alternative engagement or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Sz 5 Platinum Wedding Band Half Hoop Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a low profile and rises 2mm from the finger (0.07
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$2,236Sale Price|20% Off
Antique-Style 14K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
at 5, it is perfect as a vintage-inspired engagement ring, right-hand statement, or treasured
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$860Sale Price|20% Off
0.50 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in 14K White Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
- Condition: New A graceful design that nods to vintage elegance — perfect as a right-hand ring or
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Square Mixed Cut Diamond Ring Sz 6.75 Mid Century 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
vintage alternative engagement or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a lower profile and
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bold Vintage Cocktail Ring with Oval Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rose gold cocktail ring. This bold vintage right hand ring centers a prong-set Oval Cabochon Australian
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Edwardian Platinum 1.00 Carat Diamond Ring Cocktail Right Hand Ring
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Platinum hand pierced Edwardian Diamond ring, feating 2 prominent Old Mine Cut diamonds sharing
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cipullo Diamond Gold Platinum Eye on the Right Hand Vintage Ring
By Renato Cipullo
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Diamond RIng "Eye On The Right Hand," a Renato Cipullo vintage piece in 18kt yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.15 Carat Vintage Inspired Diamond Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
Stunning 18KT Yellow Gold 1.15ctw Vintage Inspired Diamond Right Hand Ring Size 7 You are viewing
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Era Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
right hand ring. Ring Details Material: 14K White Gold Head Length: 7mm Head Width:18.8mm Shank Width
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbon Right Hand Ring Contemporary Vintage
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous pave diamond ribbon ring fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring features round
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Diamond Tsavorite Garnet Band Right Hand Cocktail Ring Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Offered for sale is a truly superb vintage cocktail right hand ring, crafted beautifully in 14
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Eternity Ring Platinum Band Wedding Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
vintage wedding band or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a lower profile and rises 2mm from
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Band Platinum Wedding Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
of diamonds to the center. The ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Wreath Band 14k Yellow Gold Wedding Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
wreath style mount. The ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for everyday
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Wedding Band c1908 Ring 18k Gold 900 Platinum Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
12th 08". The ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for everyday wear. The
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Deco 0.85 Carat Engagement Diamond Ring Platinum Fine Antique Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
the finger (0.23 inches). A beautiful vintage engagement or right hand ring for everyday wear. The
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Band 14k White Gold Wedding Ring Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a lower profile
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Band Fine Wedding Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
the remainder of the band. The ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring 18k Gold Platinum Band Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
right hand ring for everyday wear. One of the loveliest Art Deco bands we have come across. The ring has
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Lab Sapphire Ring 18k Gold Platinum Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
small oval mount. The ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for everyday wear
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Vintage Art Deco Emerald Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
is smaller in scale and would make a lovely vintage engagement ring or right hand ring for everyday
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco 1.35ct Diamond Ring Engagement Platinum Sz 7 Bridal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
vintage alternative engagement or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a medium profile and
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring 14k White Gold Engagement Jewelry Sz 7
Located in Torrance, CA
into a circular mount. The ring would make a lovely vintage alternative engagement or right hand ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Alternative Engagement Jewelry Sz 5
Located in Torrance, CA
engagement or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a lower profile and rises 4.5mm from the finger
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Ring Diamond Lab Sapphire 18k Gold Platinum Band Jewelry 6
Located in Torrance, CA
, framed with four lab sapphires. The ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 18k White Gold French Cut Sapphire Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
the center. The ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right-hand ring for everyday wear
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Lab Sapphire Ring 18k Gold Platinum Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
rectangular mount. The ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for everyday wear. The
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Emerald Ring Sz 8.25 14k Gold Square Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
vintage alternative engagement or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a lower domed profile
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring 18k Gold Platinum Estate Jewelry Sz 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
east-west facing mount. The ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Edwardian Diamond Ring Sz 5 Platinum Navette Cocktail Fine Heirloom
Located in Torrance, CA
vintage alternative engagement or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a lower profile and
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Wedding Band Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a low profile and rises
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Eternity Ring Emerald Cut Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Torrance, CA
ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Square Wedding Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
mount. The ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Band Fine Wedding Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a lower profile and
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Deco Aquamarine Ring Antique 18 Karat White Gold Filigree Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
finger (0.23 inches). A beautiful alternative vintage engagement or right hand ring for everyday wear
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring French Cut Sapphire Platinum Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
scrolled detailing. The ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for everyday wear
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Eternity Ring Single Cut Sz 7.5 Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Torrance, CA
ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring has a
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Lab Sapphire Ring 18k Gold Platinum Band Fine Jewelry 7
Located in Torrance, CA
mount. The ring would make a lovely vintage wedding band or right hand ring for everyday wear. The ring
Diamond, White Diamond
Vintage 18k TT Gold 1.45ctw GIA Oval Prong Ruby w/ Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful ruby and diamond vintage engagement or right hand ring is crafted in solid 18k
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1990s Diamond Tourmaline Cluster Right Hand Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Not very old in terms of vintage and antique diamond rings, but what an unusual combination! It's
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage Modernist Ring, Diamond Set, Yellow Gold, London 1967
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A fabulous vintage right hand ring from the 1960s in the form of a flower head cluster, possibly at
Diamond, 18k Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Guild 18K 3.15 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*Guild 18K 3.15 Ct Zambia Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Engagement Ring* Guild-certified Zambia natural vivid green emerald weighing 3.15 ct set on the 18K white gold band with n...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$6,112Sale Price|20% Off
Toi Et Moi Ring With Pear Shaped Emerald Accented With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.177g,D:1.54ct, Emer:2.58ct,
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Handmade Art Deco Platinum Ring 4.11 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond – I/VS2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
This elegant handmade Art Deco ring features a stunning 4.11-carat Old Mine cut diamond, ( Dating pre-1900’s) graded I color and VS2 clarity (GIA certified). The platinum setting, cr...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond GIA Emerald Platinum Bypass Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A very elegant Vintage Emerald and Diamond Bypass Engagement ring. Crafted in Platinum with Diamond and Emerald Accents on the band. A beautiful Toi Et Moi-inspired Engagement ring. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$3,992Sale Price|20% Off
Natural 5.02 Carat Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.80 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-2334 Gross Wt :- 4.14 gm 18k White Gold Wt :- 2.98 gm Natural Diamond Wt :- 0.80 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt :- 5.02 ct Ri...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1925s Art Deco 2 Carat Emeralds 2.20 Carat Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco ring, its entire platinum setting is closed set on its top with a Colombian emerald- cut emerald and an antique- cut diamond. This duo of gems is s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 This early Art Deco octagon shape engagement ring is handcrafted in platinum. The ring is centered with a sparkling old cushion cut diamond (7.10 x 6.5 x 4.15 mm, approxi...
Diamond, Platinum
$9,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
8.54Ct Certified Emerald & Diamond Engagement Halo Ring In 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite may birthstone ring is handset with 8.54 carats of emerald and 0.68 carats of sparkling diamonds. Emerald is a May birthstone and is believed ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
Nice cluster Ring with the carved band and shoulders. Top parts of openwork crown in White Gold or Platinum holding bezel set natural Emerald stone and twenty diamonds, both of old ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent 15.87 carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic solitaire ring centering upon a stunning emerald-cut diamond of 15.87 carats, I / VVS2. The ring mount ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 This stunning Edwardian ring is a daisy-style cluster ring that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted in 18ct yel...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$15,600Sale Price|35% Off
IGI 18K 10.55 Ct Zambia Paraiba Color Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 10.55 Ct Zambia Emerald&Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid bluish green, Zambia emerald weighing 10.55 ct set on the 18K white gold band w...
Diamond, Emerald, Beryl, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rare GIA Certified Type 2A I Flawless 6.00 Carat Natural Pink Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Extremely rare and highly sought after, estate GIA Certified Type 2a or IIa large oval cut 6.00 carat natural pink diamond and white diamond three stone ring set in 18 karat white an...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Emerald & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one center emerald shape emerald 1.25ct, two straight baguette diamonds and two tapered baguettes, 0.78tcw. Diamonds are G in color and VS2 in clarity. Center stone is ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring A white gold art deco ring set with a old minue cushion-cut diamond accented by square-cut emeralds Approximate Emerald Weight: .55 Approximate Di...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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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