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Rings For Sale
Creator: Roman Malakov
Creator: Oscar Heyman
GIA Certified 10.59 Carats Radiant Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 10.59 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Yellow color and VS1 clarity, set on an eight prong 18K yellow gold baske...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.51 Carats Oval Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, featuring a 2.51 carats oval cut Colombian emerald, bezel-set in a platinum mounting. Surrounded by a halo channel-set baguette cut diamonds and accented...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.02 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, featuring a 10.02 carats elongated cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as I color and VS1 clarity, set on an eight prong setting. Flanked by half moon c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 7.77 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Three-Row Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and stunning wedding band showcases three rows of 28 brilliant round diamonds. D-F color, SI2 in clarity. Diamonds weigh 7.77 carats total. Each stone mounted in a tim...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Important Oscar Heyman 2.57 & 2.55 Carat Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking ring by famed American designer Oscar Heyman of New York. This special piece features two large matching trillion-cut diamonds, weighing 2.57 and 2.55 carats each, which f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.40 Carats Elongated Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, featuring a 4.40 carats elongated radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as D color and SI2 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Accented by round ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 7.19 Carats Pear Shape Dark Gray Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable engagement ring, showcasing a 7.19 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Dark Gray color (natural black diamond), set on a three prong setting. Surrounded...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.05 Carats Asscher Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, showcasing a 5.05 carats Asscher cut diamond certified by GIA as G color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong basket made of platinum. Flanked by epaulett...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 18.76 Carats Square Emerald Cut Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A rare engagement ring, showcasing an 18.76 carats square emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as L color and VS2 clarity, set on an eight prong setting. Flanked by four elongated ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.45 Carats Elongated Oval Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, featuring a 6.45 carats elongated oval cut diamond certified by GIA as L color and SI2 clarity, set on an eight prong setting. Flanked by epaulette cut di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.11 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful engagement ring, featuring a 5.11 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as D color and SI1 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Flanked by epaulette cut diamo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.50 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless solitaire engagement ring style. Features a 4.50 carat princess cut diamond certified by GIA as F color, VS2 clarity, set in a classic four-prong mounting made in platinum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.09 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, showcasing a 5.09 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as I color and SI1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by brilliant trapezoid cut dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 11.46 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant engagement ring, showcasing an 11.46 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of round br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.81 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous three-stone engagement ring, featuring a 5.81 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and VS2 clarity. Flanked by trillion cut diamonds weighing 1.10 carats...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.31 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, featuring a 3.31 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Yellow color and VVS2 clarity, set on a classic four prong basket made of 18K yellow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 5.48 Carats Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring, showcasing a 5.48 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as N color and VS2 clarity with excellent polish and excellent symmetry. Finely made ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Diamond Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Oscar Heyman diamond band ring is dazzling in its sparkle. It has four rows of G color, VS quality diamonds. The 40 stones weigh a tota...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 16.00 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a large 16.00 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and VS2 clarity, set on an eight prong setting. Finely made with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 10.05 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind engagement ring, showcasing a 10.05 carats cushion cut diamond, set on an eight prong setting. Because of its strong blue fluorescence, this ring looks colorless (D c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman .85 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Oscar Heyman diamond cocktail ring in yellow gold and platinum. Set with 14 round brilliant cut diamonds with platinum prongs.
14 round brilliant cut diamonds, G-H VS approx...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Roman Malakov 7.66 Carats Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite engagement ring, showcasing a vivid 7.66 carats Sri Lankan blue sapphire certified by GRS as Royal Blue color, set on a classic four prong setting. Accented by graduatin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oscar Heyman Brothers vintage diamond band ring, American, circa 1960.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Vintage Oscar Heyman Brothers diamond band ring. Set with twenty one round brilliant cut diamonds in open back platinum grain settings with fine rubover edging and an approximate com...
Category
1960s Central American Retro Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.66 Carats Oval Cut Fancy Light Pink Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 3.66 carats oval cut pink diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Light Pink color and Internally Flawless clarity, bezel-set in 18K rose ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.88 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A chic three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 1.88 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as F color and SI2 clarity, set on a five prong setting. Flanked by two pear shape di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
OSCAR HEYMAN Cocktail Ring Platinum With 8.78 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
A cluster cocktail ring designed by the Oscar Heyman Brothers.
This is a fantastic cluster cocktail ring created in New York city by the iconic jewelry makers of Oscar Heyman Compan...
Category
1950s American Modernist Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 7.20 Carats Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, showcasing a 7.20 carats antique cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as O color and VS2 clarity, set on an eight prong basket made of platinum. Flanked b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 7.03 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 7.03 carats radiant brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as H color and SI1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Accented by ta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Gia Certified Classic Ring Plat 18Kt Gold 3.19 Cts Diamonds Emerald
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional ring with certified Colombian emerald designed by Oscar Heyman.
This is a very elegant classic three-stones setting ring, created in New York city by the Oscar Heyman Br...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.09 Carats Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A special engagement ring, showcasing a 10.09 carats elongated cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as I color and SI1 clarity, set on a four...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 9.82 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious engagement ring, showcasing a 9.82 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as G color and VVS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by smaller emerald cut di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Oscar Heyman Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1980s
Maker: Oscar Heyman, Hallmark and Serial Numbers on inner shank.
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6 (Sizable)
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 6.2 g...
Category
1980s Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 6.73 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 6.73 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and VS2 clarity. Flanked by smaller emerald cut diamonds weighing 1.2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.57 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, featuring a 3.57 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and VVS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by two tapered baguette cut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.03 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 10.03 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and SI1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by tapered baguet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 7.64 Carats Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique style engagement ring, showcasing a 7.64 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Yellow color, set on four double claw prongs made of 18K yellow gold. Surroun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 5.47 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Two-Tone
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a 5.47 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as M color and VVS2 clarity, set on four double claw prongs made of platinum. Finely...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.16 Carats Round Brilliant Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless engagement ring, featuring a 4.16 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as H color and VS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by two tapered bague...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.56 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a 5.56 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and VVS2 clarity, set on a four claw prong setting. Finely made with an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.31 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique style engagement ring, showcasing a 2.31 carats old European cut diamond certified by GIA as M color and VS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by pear shape di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 7.03 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic solitaire engagement ring, featuring a 7.03 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as G color and VS2 clarity, set on a popular six prong setting and attached ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.58 Carats Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A classy engagement ring, showcasing an elegant 1.58 carats Asscher cut diamond certified by GIA as E color and VS2 clarity, set on a four claw prong setting. Accented by a diamond e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.01 Carats Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a 3.01 carats elongated cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as H color and VS1 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Accented by round...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Oscar Heyman Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Baguette cut Rubies weighing a total of 4.57 carats, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 2.22 carats.
Numbered by Oscar Heyman
Circa ...
Category
1960s Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 17.18 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a 17.18 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as M color and SI2 clarity. Flanked by half moon diamonds weighing 1.61 carats total. Finel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 12.55 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent engagement ring, showcasing a 12.55 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and SI2 clarity, set on an eight ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.07 Carats Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary engagement ring, showcasing a 5.07 carats elongated cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Light Yellow color and SI2 clarity, set on a four double claw prong s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman 1990's 1.35 CTW Square Step Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Eternity Band
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring square step cut diamonds channel set fully around
Weighing approximately 1.35 carats total
H/I color and VVS clarity
With high polish finish
Stamped for 18 karat gold
Numbe...
Category
1990s Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Oscar Heyman Sapphire Eternity Ring in 18k Yellow & Platinum
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
A classic Oscar Heyman eternity ring set in a beautiful mixture of 18k yellow and platinum. Typically with Oscar Heyman pieces this eternity...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Diamond and Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail or Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oscar Heyman diamond and emerald 18k yellow gold cocktail cluster style ring.
The centerpiece of this ring is a 0.70 carat round diamond surrounded by 2 round diamonds totaling 0....
Category
Late 20th Century Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.15 Carats Old European Cut Diamond & Sapphire Halo Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vintage style engagement ring, showcasing a 2.15 carats old European cut diamond certified by GIA as G color and VS2 clarity, bezel-set on a platinum mounting. Surrounded by a halo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 6.10 Carats Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 6.10 carats cushion cut blue sapphire, set on a four double claw prong setting. Flanked by step cut trapezoid diamonds weighing 0...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.09 Carats Radiant Cut Blue Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A rare and magnificent engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 1.09 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Light Blue color and VS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Pink Diamond, Blue Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 2.32 Carats Cushion Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique style engagement ring, showcasing a 2.32 carats cushion cut ruby certified by GRS as vivid red in color, set on a classic four prong setting. Flanked by half moon diamonds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 6.15 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A chic and stylish eternity wedding band, showcasing a row of 10 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 3.05 carats total, elegantly spaced by 20 smaller round melee diamonds weighing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.01 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 4.01 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as M color and I1 clarity, set on an eight claw prong setting. Flanked by oval cut ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Oscar Heyman 2.45 carat Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Discover the timeless elegance of the Oscar Heyman Vintage Platinum Ring. This ring showcases 35 step-cut natural emerald diamonds, totaling approximately 2.45 carats. Each diamond, ...
Category
1990s American Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.47 Carats Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A well-crafted engagement ring, showcasing a 6.47 carats cushion brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as U-V color and SI1 clarity, set on a four prong basket made of 18K yellow go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, 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.