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Rings For Sale
GIA Certified Emerald Cut F VS1 Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully cut 4.15 carat F color, VS1 clarity GIA certified Emerald cut diamond ring. The center stone is set with step cut trapezoids weighing .67 cts. All set in a custom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GRS Certified 8.01 Carat "Padparadscha" No Heat Sapphire Rare Solitaire Ring
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A GRS Certified Padparadscha Sapphire No heat from Sri Lanka is set along with 1.80 carat of white diamond in this Platinum PT 900 mou...
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

Midcentury 18.82 Carats Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century 18.82 Carats Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. Featuring one octagonal step cut aquamarine of 18.82 carats. Accented by 14 single cut diamonds with a total w...
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1950s Vintage Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Natural Diamond Ring with 2.78 Carat Diamond & 4.83 Carat Emerald in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
this is an amazing ring with diamond : 2.78 carats emerald : 4.83 carats gold : 4.418 gms Please read my reviews to make yourself comfortable. I don't want to sell just one time bu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Natural Diamond Ring with 4.88 Carat Diamond 7.57 Carat Emerald in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
this is an amazing ring with diamond : 4.88 carats emerald : 7.57 carats gold : 5.148 gms Please read my reviews to make yourself comfortable. I don't want to sell just one time bu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Natural Diamond Ring with 2.81cts Diamond & 2.91cts Emerald in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
this is an amazing ring with diamond : 2.81 carats emerald : 2.91 carats gold : 4.196 gms Please read my reviews to make yourself comfortable. I don't want to sell just one time bu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

4.54 Carat Emerald Aquamarine Pave Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
4.54 carat Aquamarine, emerald cut, very high quality color, eye clean gem, accompanied a pave' of bright diamonds of approximately total carat weight of 0.38 carat, set in an hand ...
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2010s American Art Deco Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Authentic 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Rome, IT
vintage eternity band has an air of timeless sophistication! Masterfully crafted a lifetime in the past, the ring is set with 4 carats of very high quality baguette cut diamonds. Th...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Oval Pink Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one center GIA certified oval shape pink sapphire weighing 4.17ct. Center stone is accented by two side half moon cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.52cts. Pink Sapphir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

GIA Certified 8.04 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and very brilliant center sapphire! 8.04 carats Cushion Modified Brilliant natural blue sapphire with minimal heat certified by GIA. This center sapphire is set in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

11 Carat Oval Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
11.24 carats of ideal cut Oval diamonds G color VS clarity set in a custom handmade platinum mounting. An impressive ring in a unique cut! The ring is currently a size 6.25 but c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1950's Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful emerald and diamond ring with a unique vintage design. Approximately 4.5 carats of round emeralds and .75 carats of round brilliant diamonds set in platinum Size 6.5
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1950s Unknown Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Unique GIA Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
2.86 carat GIA certified Radiant cut center Fancy Light Yellow diamond, VS2 clarity. The center diamond is set with white step cut tr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Large Scale Vintage Architectural 14k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking Mid-20th Century 14K yellow gold dome ring is absolutely simple in design but makes a very strong statement because of it's scale. The design area is one full inch wide...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 8.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classy and vibrant three-stone engagement ring showcasing 8.01 carat radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as J color, SI1 clarity, flanked by two trapezoid diamonds weighing 1.0...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10.87 Carat Pear-Cut Diamond D-E Color GIA Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handmade diamond eternity band mounted with GIA certified pear shape diamonds. D-E color, IF to VS2 clarity. There are 14 diamonds in total of 10.87cttw. Please keep in mind that onl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Authentic Vintage 1 Carat Old European Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Rome, IT
vintage ring showcases a stunning old European cut diamond in a classic design that will never go out of style. Hand cut nearly a century in the past during the Art Deco era, the 1 c...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Roberto Coin 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Princess Satin Finish Square Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Princess Satin Finish Square Band Ring From the Princess Collection, satin finished. Ring is a square shape with diamonds set on one half. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine White Brilliant Cut Diamond Contemporary Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Diamond and white gold ring possessing 29 fine white brilliant cut diamonds all near colorless (H/I), and slightly included. The diamond weigh of these finely matched stones is .80 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Purple Amethyst Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat gold, this stunning contemporary ring is a diverse light show of radiant colour. A gorgeous emerald cut vivid purple amethyst rests in a yellow gold setting with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

925 Oxidized Silver Ring and 22 Karat Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Ring
Located in София, BG
925 Oxidized Silver Ring Gold kt: 22 Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 7 US Total weight: 7.10 grams Set with: - Tourmaline Cut: Emerald Color: Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Aquamarin-Cocktailring 6.24ct Blau, 18k Weißgold, 357 Handgefasste Diamanten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Handgefertigter blauer Aquamarin Coktailring "Asterion" aus unserer Starlight Kollektion. Besetzt mit einem facettierten blauen Aquamarin im Tropfenschliff 6,24ct. Hergestellt aus m...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco set with 3 central brilliant-cut diamonds with a total of circa 0,56 ct. in prong setting. Embellished with 16 small brilliant-cut diamonds weighing ca. 0,18 ct. Mounted in ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 15 Karat Gold Pinkie Ring Opal Natural Oriental Pearls Amethyst
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delightful little Georgian 15 karat gold ring dates from 1825 ca. It is set with cabochon amethyst within a natural pearl surround and an outer frame of cabochon cut opals.
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1820s English George IV Antique Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Gold, 15k Gold

Original 2013 Pomellato Rouge Passion Orange Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind, 2013 Precious Hand Inlaid Cabochon Cut Orange Sapphire flanked by two Red Sapphire Cabochon Drop, Solid Rose Gold Setting(0.51OzT, 15.80g): this stunning piece is part...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Georgian Style Solitaire Engagement Ring with Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Rose gold antique Georgian style solitaire ring with hand engraving. The ring features in the center one rose cut salt and pepper diamond weighing approximately 0.55 carats. * Fing...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sapphire Eternity Band, Natural Blue Sapphire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold, Eternity
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Eternity band Crafted in 14k solid gold with natural AAA grade Sapphires. This band has two rows of natural sapphires, Light and dark - Looks beautiful stacked with other ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI 14K 5.34 Ct Natural Zircon & Diamonds Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
** One IGI 14K White Gold 5.34 Ct Natural Zircon Diamonds Engagement Ring ** A very rare natural IGI-certified intense orange color Zircon with fire luster weighing 5.34 ct set on t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Yellow 1.12 Ct Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellow Diamond ring. Center stone: 1.12ct Oval cut Fancy Yellow SI1 diamond. Side stones: .32ct H-I-J VS1-SI1 Brilliant round diamonds. Total carat weight: 1.44ct. Metal: Plati...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Retro Golden Citrine 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted this 18 karat gold Retro ring from ca 1945 features a Golden Citrine measured to weigh approximately 7.40 carats. The perfectly cut e...
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1940s Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Carat Gold Engraved Keeper Ring, 1883
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian 18ct yellow gold engraved Keeper ring. The ring is engraved with an embossed foliate decoration. The ring is hallmarked with Birmingham marks, '18' for 18 carat gold, an...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

49.04gr Diamonds Sapphires Regal Peacock Cocktail Ring with Tszavorites
Located in Valenza, AL
49.04 grams of pure art The symbolism and meaning of the peacock have frequently been linked to the splendor of its feathers throughout human history. Peacocks are associated with numerous gods and goddesses as well as illustrious myths. In Hinduism, peacocks are associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, compassion and tenacity. Since the peacock's feathers regenerate to their former splendor after molting, the symbolism and meaning of the peacock also appear in Christianity as a representation of the resurrection. St. Augustine went one step further and claimed that the bird was impervious to corruption. This claim was presumably influenced by the widespread perception that peacock feathers protect objects from decay. Peacock jewelry...
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2010s Italian Artisan Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Wh...

4.54 Carat Emerald Aquamarine Pave Emeralds 18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite 4.54 carat Aquamarine, emerald cut, very high quality color, eye clean gem, accompanied a pave' of bright green Emeralds of approximately total carat weight of 0.35 car...
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2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white & yellow gold Diamond: 1 cushion cut = 2.51ct Color: Fancy Light Yellow Clarity: VVS2 AIGL: JK10794 Diamond: 2 princess cut = 0.82ct Color: G Cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Certified 12.01 Carat 'No Heat Santa Maria' Aquamarine Classical PT 900 Ring
Located in Hung Hom, HK
. Santa Maria aquamarine represents a particular shade of blue in a deeply saturated hue. This color was originally discovered at the Santa Maria de Itabira mine, in Minas Gerais, Brazil. In the gem trade, 'Santa Maria' can also describe any aquamarine stone displaying this color. This GRS certified 12.01 carat Santa Maria Aquamarine No Heat stone...
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Cynthia Scott 1.25ct Natural Alexandrite, Brazil, and 18kt Ring, Made in Italy
Located in Logan, UT
Elegant and sophisticated, yet incredibly easy to wear, my Italian crafted Contessa ring is a perfect backdrop for special gemstones. This ring features one of the most prized and hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rings

Materials

Diamond, Alexandrite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This charming Antique Victorian old cut diamond and pearl ring from ca. 1870 is gorgeous was beautifully hand-crafted in silver topped gold which was customary in this period. Three slightly baroque pearls, set up and down the finger are the center piece of this ring. The shanks are embellished with 5 old cut round diamonds...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond engagement ring beautifully handmade in 18k white gold. The details are as follows : Diamond weight : 0.96 carat ( HI color and VS clarity ) Measurements : 10.8mm by 17.3...
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2010s American Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Original 2013 Pomellato Rouge Passion Red Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind, 2013 Precious Hand Inlaid Cabochon Cut Red Sapphire flanked by two Red Sapphire Cabochon Drop, Solid Rose Gold Setting(0.53OzT, 16.50g): this stunning piece is part of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Beaded Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Size: 3.5 (please allow two additional days for sizing) Weight: 0.68 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

French 1950s 3.25 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. The mounting of this antique solitaire ring is formed of 2 rings and the departure dressed with a gold palm. It supports an openwork...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Coral Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Salmon Coral Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Salmon Coral Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Gold. The ring is a classic Art Deco design with its wonderful colors and style. The ring features a natural oval Salmon C...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

8.5 Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Rome, IT
timelessly elegant ring features a bright blue emerald cut topaz in a classic 14k yellow gold setting! The 8.5ct (approximate) natural topaz has a beautiful blue hue, and a mesmeriz...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9 Carat Yellow Gold Bloodstone Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Bloodstone Signet Ring charming unisex signet ring Measurements: Weight 3.17g, ring size UK K / US 51/2, head of ring 11mm x 8mm, height off finger 2mm ...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Certified Lady Diana Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
CDC certified oval Ceylon Sapphire weighing 7.83 carats Measuring (13.18x10.34x6.59) mm Diamonds weighing 1.14 carats G-SI1 Set in 18k white gold ring 5.77 g
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2010s American Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Original 2013 Pomellato Rouge Passion Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind, 2013 Precious Hand Inlaid Cabochon Cut Pink Sapphire flanked by two Red Sapphire Cabochon Drop, Solid Rose Gold Setting(0.57OzT, 17.60g): this stunning piece is part o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Vintage circa 1980s 14 Carat Gold Diamond & Bright Light Oval Aquamarine Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat gold, this gorgeous vintage ring features a wonderful 4.50-carat bright light blue oval cut aquamarine flanked by six glistening round brilliant cut diamonds in an...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 14k Gold Cameo Intaglio Ring
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Italian 14K yellow gold cameo intaglio adjastable ring with about 1 inch oval classic Roman young beauty. The ring band is wide hand hammered with the letter H on one side, marked 1...
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1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Cut 1.87 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Rome, IT
An exquisite engagement ring features a stunning 1.87 carat old mine cut diamond paired with a luxurious diamond encrusted platinum setting! The substantial center diamond is beautif...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Authentic Art Deco 1.90 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Art Deco engagement ring features a phenomenally brilliant 1.95ct old European cut diamond complemented by a richly detailed platinum setting. Fiery, and exceptionally clean with VS...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire Five-Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The five graduated cushion-shaped sapphires, accented by single pearls, to a scrolled gallery. Size: 6 1/4 Weight: 2.46gr.
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Memorial Ring, American, c. 1780
Located in Aspen, CO
Georgian memorial ring. This is an historically important American 18K gold enameled and miniature painted (under rock crystal) mourning rin...
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Late 18th Century American Georgian Antique Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Modern Ring with Pearls and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic geometric ring, this design is a statement maker. Classically inspired with a fusion of Art Deco and ancient Greek elements. Rendered in 18k gold, with white pearls and ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning vintage gold ring with emerald and diamond stones and platinum detail. Stamped 14k. Material: 14k gold, platinum, diamond, emerald.
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20th Century Art Deco Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum

18K, Persian Turquoise and Diamond Large Vintage Ring, circa 1960
Located in Aspen, CO
18K, diamond and fine old natural Persian Turquoise ring. This large and impressive ring in 18K yellow gold with a stippled patina with rope gold accents, centers a fine oval stone ...
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Natural Saltwater Fancy Color Pearls and Fine White Diamond Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Fancy color Natural saltwater pearls and white diamonds (F) and very very slightly included (VVS) come together to create an outstanding and highly unusual 18K white gold ring. Won...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold

White Brilliant Cut Diamond Pavè Viper Snake Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Valenza, AL
Snake are powerful animals. Their elegance and their sinuous body make them fascinating animals. So much so that the high-end jewelry aficionados have always loved snake shaped jewel...
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2010s Italian Artisan Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage circa 1970s 18 Carat White Gold Australian Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in gleaming 18 carat white gold, this gorgeous vintage ring, circa 1970s, features an opulent deep intense blue Australian-type sapphire with a glistening border of round brilliant cut diamonds raised above high-polish wide shoulders. Her name is The Aster Ring...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Antique and Vintage Rings

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 Bvlgari 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. The most collectible 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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