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Rings For Sale
Creator: Cartier
Creator: Roman Malakov
Cartier 3 Diamonds LOVE Ring 18kt White Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier LOVE Collection 3 Diamond Band Ring
Style: With Diamonds
Ref. number: B403255
Serial #: NU****
Metal: 18 kt White Gold
Size: 51 / 5.75 US
Width: 5.5 MM
TCW: 0.22 tcw
Ma...
Category
Early 2000s Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold 3 diamond Cartier love ring size 5.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18kt Rose Gold Love Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier LOVE Band Ring
Style: CRB4084800
Ref. number: EHR***
Metal: 18kt Rose Gold
Size: Cartier 58 / US 8 1/2
Measurements: 5.5 MM
Hallmark: ©Cartie...
Category
2010s French Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring 1980's
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1980's
CARTIER
Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring,
18kt Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby 1.50 cts
Pretty Red Color
RUBY Measurement: 6.25mm x 4.75mm
Round Diamonds Pave Set
Diamond R...
Category
1980s French Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier carved tourmaline ring made 1991
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Cartier Tourmaline ring set with three carved pink tourmalines and round brilliant cut diamonds. Made in 18 karat yellow gold the ring feature...
Category
1990s French Modern Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Enamel Snake Ring Sz 6 18k Yellow Gold Fine Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Cartier enamel snake ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s).
The elaborate snake with its sinuous serpentine shape measur...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Panthere De Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Cartier Panthère de Cartier diamond cocktail ring is a quintessential embodiment of luxury, elegance, and impeccable craftsmanship. This exquisite piece is a testament to Cartier...
Category
Early 2000s Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Nouvelle Vague Perruque Ring with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with dangling beads and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.50 carats.
Signed by Cartier
Size 54 (US 7)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Juste Un Clou Nail Classic Model, Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Cartier
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 18K Rose Gold
Ring Size: 6.5
Width: 2.65 mm
Weight: 7.20 grams
Ladies CARTIER 18K rose gold diamond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Inde Mysterieuse Fancy Rose De France Amethyst Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Cartier Inde Mysterieuse Fancy Cut Rose De France Amethyst And Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring.
Stunning rose gold ring with a fine 9mm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate Cartier Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Cartier Art Deco 3.41 ct Burma No Heat Ruby Platinum Ring with GIA Certification , accented by 3.90ctw Old European Diamonds I-J color Vintage Circa 1930's. Beautiful Ring whi...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Trinity Paved Diamond Ring 1.93ct 18k Rose White Yellow Gold sz 52 US 6
By Cartier
Located in Northbrook, IL
The Cartier Trinity Ring Set showcases an intertwined band design crafted from 18k gold, rose gold, white gold, and yellow gold. Adorned with pave set white diamonds totaling 1.93 ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Massai Panthère Ring Size V 1/2 (64)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. This piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold into the shape of panther with tsavorite set eyes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 1990 Himalia Eternity Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 2.0 Carats In Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Himalia eternity ring designed by Cartier.
This is a gorgeous Himalia eternity ring created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 2000. The iconic ring was carefully crafted as a continuous design in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish, and embellished with a great assortment of fifty white colorless diamonds.
Country: Paris France.
Period and style: Modernist, 2000.
Diamonds: Mounted in flush pave settings, with 50 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 2 carats, white colorless E/F color, VVS clarity.
Weight: 8.95 Grams, (5.75 Dwt).
Size: USA size 6.5. French size 53,
Measurements: The width is 9 mm (0.35 Inch).
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the maker's mark DG inside a lozenge cartouche, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .750/.999 gold, the six-digits serial numbers and signed in full as follows: "©CARTIER 53 .750 CARTIER 77225A".
Collateral: This ring is accompanied by the Cartier’s presentation jewelry pouch.
Condition: The overall condition of this Cartier Himalia ring...
Category
1990s French Modernist Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
CARTIER 1970 Modernist Enameled Signet Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric signet ring designed by Cartier.
This is a very unusual signet ring, created back in the 1970 by the jewelry house of Cartier. This ring has been crafted as a piece of Ita...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Gold Burma Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Gold Burma Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible Cartier Burmese sapphire and diamond engagement ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. This ring features a gorgeous bright royal blue natural Burmese sapphire with no treatments done and it comes with a GIA report. The sapphire is surrounded by white round brilliant diamonds and is set in a beautiful low profile Cartier mounting...
Category
20th Century Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Panthère de Cartier Diamond Onyx Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking embodiment of Cartier’s iconic feline, this Panthère de Cartier ring captures the spirit of elegance and power. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the sculptural design brings th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Rings
Materials
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
An 18k Gold Cartier Ring with a Flush set Solitair Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold flush set ring with a brilliant cut (app. 0.85 carat, G-H, Vvs). Signed and numbered: Cartier Paris 34908.
weight: 12.4 g
size: 18.25 mm / 8 US
width: 3 - 9...
Category
1980s French Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
C de Cartier Trinity Band with Diamonds set in 18kt White, Yellow and Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring features six solid tricolored bands that meet at the front with two iconic Cartier C motifs in white gold. Each C is set with 26 round brilliant cut diamonds, add...
Category
1990s Retro Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Platinum 3 Row Pave Diamond Eternity Domed Band Size 4 1.36 Ct.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier 3 row diamond pave band ring finely crafted in platinum featuring 3 rows of pave set high-quality round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.36 carats total weight. Ring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Lanières Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Cartier Lanières sapphire and diamond half-eternity ring set in 18k white gold.
From the discontinued Lanières collectio...
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Preowned CARTIER 18K WG 5-Diamond Happy Birthday Double C logo Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Preowned CARTIER 18K white gold "Happy Birthday” Ring set with 5 Diamonds ~ 0.20 carat and Double-C logos
Ring Size: 51 ~ US 5.75.
Band: 8 mm
Approximate Gross Weight: 13.50 grams...
Category
2010s French Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Vintage Deep Orange Citrine 18k Yellow Gold Tank Solo Band Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Deep Orange Citrine 18k Yellow Gold Tank Band Ring.
Stunning yellow gold ring with an 8mm tension set deep orange citrine. Fine je...
Category
20th Century French Rings
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Vintage Platinum Diamond Pyramid Ring
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
This exquisite vintage diamond ring is a signed piece by Cartier! Crafted in platinum, the centerpiece of this substantial pyramid ring is adorned with a variety of mixed cut diamond...
Category
Late 20th Century French Retro Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Love 18K White Gold 5.5mm Size 54 (US6.75) Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier ring from the LOVE collection finely crafted in 18 white gold with screw motifs. Measures 5.5 mm wide. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Ring is fully hallmarked with log...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Amethyst Tank Ring
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
This ring from Cartier is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a square cabochon cut amethyst at the center. This is a very simple modern ring but packs a punch. It can be wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rings
Materials
Amethyst, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.5MM Band
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier
Material: 18K yellow gold
Serial # A8XXX
Size: 56
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k rose, yellow, and white gold with pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.00 carats.
Signed by Cartier, from their Trinity col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond
CARTIER Paris 1970 Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 6.23 Cts In Diamonds & Coral
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring designed by Cartier.
This stupendous and colorful cocktail ring was created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1970. The ring is rare and w...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K oOo Ruby Diamond Ring with Certification Papers. Stamped Cartier 750
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Cartier Oval Cut Carnelian Gold Modernist Signet Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
This Cartier oval cut carnelian and 18 karat yellow gold modernist signet ring is handsomely stylish for both a man or woman, looks great on the pinky, ring, or pointer finger, and c...
Category
1990s French Modernist Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Cartier Trinity Ring, Small Model, Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Trinity Ring in 18k 3 Tone Gold 0.46 CTW (Small Model)
PRIMARY DETAILS
SKU: 141577
Listing Title: Cartier Trinity Ring in 18k 3 Tone Gold 0.46 CTW (Small Model)
Condition De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Gold
Cartier Etincelle Ring in 18k Rose Gold 0.36 CTW
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Etincelle Fashion Ring in 18k Rose Gold 0.36 CTW
PRIMARY DETAILS
SKU: 141011
Listing Title: Cartier Etincelle Fashion Ring in 18k Rose Gold 0.36 CTW
Condition Description: R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring, Diamonds (Yellow Gold)
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring, Diamonds (Yellow Gold)
PRIMARY DETAILS
SKU: 142986
Listing Title: Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring, Diamonds (Yellow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage CARTIER Platinum LOVE Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare Cartier platinum LOVE band ring with Cartier Certificate
Ring Size: 49 (US 5)
Approximate Weight: 4.90 grams
Band Width: 3.5mm
Hallmarks: © Cartier PT950, 49, Serial # Maker...
Category
20th Century French Modern Rings
Materials
Platinum
Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18k White Gold Large Tank Band Solo Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring.
Stunning white gold ring with a large 8mm tension set vivid green peridot.
Fine jewellery houses like Cartier onl...
Category
20th Century French Rings
Materials
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Nigeria Diamond Band White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Cartier Nigeria Diamond Band 18K White Gold. The ring features approximately 5.50ctw of brilliant round cut diamonds (F-G color, VVS-VS1 clarit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier diamond ruby 18k yellow gold bypass band
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Cartier 18k yellow gold bypass band sparkles with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.35 carats, D-E color, VS clari...
Category
1990s Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Cartier 18K White Gold Script Logo Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Cartier script ring.
In 18k white gold.
Spelling out in script around the circumference of the band "Cartier".
Fully hallmarked to the interior.
Simply great design from C...
Category
20th Century French Modern Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring (Yellow Gold)
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring (Yellow Gold)
PRIMARY DETAILS
SKU: 142480
Listing Title: Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring (Yellow Gold)
Condition Desc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier 1895 diamond ring B4071452
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Cartier 1895 diamond ring, width 2.6 mm, platinum 950/1000, set with 19 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 0.27 carats.
Signed:Cartier, Serial
Comes compl...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Trinity 18K Rose, White, and Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Refresh your style with the understated boldness of Cartier's iconic Trinity Ring. This tri-gold ring features three bands—in 18K yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold—that intertwi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This playful Cartier Panthere ring is endlessly charming. The luxury brands iconic panther emblem comes to life in 18K White Gold on this exquisite accessory. In its paws, a sparklin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Authentic Cartier 18K WG Nouvelle Vogue Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cartier Diamond 18K white gold Nouvelle Vogue Ring. Resembles a twisted ribbon with 11 brilliant cut diamonds
Ring Size: 50 (US 5.25)
Measurements: ~ 8 mm at widest (back...
Category
1990s French Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Clash Medium White Gold Ring Size O 55 Box & Certificate
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier
Clash
Medium
18K White Gold
Rhodium Finished
Box & Certificate
Immaculate
UK Size O
EU 55
US Size 7.5
Internal Diameter 17.5m
Immaculate Condition
Total Weight 1...
Category
2010s European Modernist Rings
Materials
White Gold
Cartier 1.09 Carat Diamond Ballerine Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite diamond engagement ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This platinum piece features an impressive 1.09ct round brilliant cut dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18K Gold Les Must de Cartier Tri-Color Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in Venice, CA
Designed by Louis Cartier in 1924, the Trinity Ring has become an iconic design. The bands represent love, friendship, and fidelity, and the three intertwine gracefully to symbolize ...
Category
1990s French Modern Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier ‘Destinée’ 1.44ct Diamond Halo Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This sublime Cartier Destinée diamond halo ring is the perfect choice to showcase the superb 1.44 carat round brilliant cut diamond set in its centre. The diamond is certified by GIA, and has been graded as F in colour and IF in clarity. There are 22 diamonds claw set in the halo and a further 9 diamonds set down each shoulder totalling to 0.58 carat. This Cartier halo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Juste Un Clou Nail Ring Small Model Yellow Gold 52 Size
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
A nail becomes jewelry. Designed in 1970s New York, the first Juste un Clou bracelet reflected a wild, freewheeling era. Bold, modern, and innovative, Juste un Clou is a creative twi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Rose Quartz Amulette De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier rose gold diamond rose quartz Amulette De Cartier ring
This 18 karat rose gold ring from the Amulette de Cartier collection is designed as a circular talisman, set with ro...
Category
2010s French Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Love Wedding Pave Diamond Band, Small Model (White Gold)
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Love Wedding Pave Diamond Band, Mini Model (White Gold)
PRIMARY DETAILS
SKU: 140555
Listing Title: Love Wedding Pave Diamond Band, Mini Model (White Gold)
Condition Description: Car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Love Wedding Band, Diamonds (Yellow Gold)
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love Band in 18k Rose Gold 0.19 CTW
PRIMARY DETAILS
SKU: 140075
Listing Title: Cartier Love Band in 18k Rose Gold 0.19 CTW
Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier C Collection Ring 18 karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Cartier C Collection Ring in 18-karat white gold is a stylish and contemporary piece of jewelry designed by Cartier, the renowned French luxury brand. The "C Collection" features...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Nigeria 18K Yellow Gold 5.65ct Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Covered in sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 5.65 carats, this dazzling Cartier Nigeria ring will continually impress. The simple, understated 18K Yellow Gold setting provide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Ring Size P 1/2 (57)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted 18ct white gold ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier. This piece forms part of their iconic 'Juste un Clou' collection a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.35 Carats Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, showcasing a 6.35 carats elongated cushion cut diamond that has a look of an 8+ carat, with D color and SI2 clarity, set on a unique compass prong setting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring (Yellow Gold)
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring (Yellow Gold)
PRIMARY DETAILS
SKU: 142717
Listing Title: Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring (Yellow Gold)
Condition Desc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage Rings, Cocktail Rings and Art Deco Rings for Sale 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.