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Rings For Sale
Creator: Roman Malakov
Creator: Oscar Heyman
GIA Certified 1.86 Carats Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, featuring a 1.86 carats emerald cut green emerald, bezel-set in a platinum mounting. Surrounded by a halo of channel-set tapered baguette cut diamonds and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 7.04 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A timeless engagement ring, showcasing a 7.04 carats oval brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as F color and SI1 clarity, set in a unique compass setting. Finely made with a plati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Three-Row Round Diamond Half-Way Ring
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant piece of jewelry featuring three rows of round brilliant diamonds of 0.98 carat total, set half-way in an 18 karat white gold mounting. Size 6.25 US, resizable upon reque...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.74 Carat Pear Shape Paraiba Tourmaline Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cocktail ring, showcasing a GIA certified pear shape indicolite blue-green tourmaline weighing 4.74 carats, set on a three prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of round br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.01 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular three-stone engagement ring, featuring a 10.01 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as I color and VVS2 clarity, set on a four tab prong setting. Accented by two...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 6.16 Carat Mixed-Cut Emerald & Round Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An excellent cocktail ring, showcasing 16 mixed-cut emeralds weighing 3.98 carats total and 330 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.18 carats total. Set on 18K white gold with a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carats Oval Cut Burmese Ruby & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, showcasing a 3.00 carats oval cut ruby certified by GIA as Burmese, set on a four prong setting. Accented by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds weigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.02 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring, showcasing a 5.02 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as G color and SI2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Accented by tapered baguette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 8.35 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, featuring an 8.35 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as H color and VVS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by tapered step-cut trape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 11.03 Carats Natural Cabochon Star Burmese Ruby Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite cocktail ring, featuring a very rare 11.03 carats natural cabochon star ruby certified by AGTA as having a Burmese origin with a red c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.20 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning three-stone engagement ring, featuring a 4.20 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by epaulette cut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Platinum 15.74ct Marquise Rubellite & Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum ring contains a 15.74ct marquise rubellite tourmaline (with a CDC report) with two epaulette diamonds on either side with a total weight of 1.35cts (E/ VS) and ...
Category
2010s North American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.87 Carats Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A rare engagement ring, featuring a vibrant 3.87 carats elongated radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Yellow color and VS2 clarity, set on four double claw prong setting ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Dome Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sparkling brilliance that steals the spotlight!
This Oscar Heyman ring is made in 18-karat yellow gold. The ring contains 28 round diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat; G-H co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 3.77 Carats Total Pear Shape Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful eternity wedding band ring, featuring 18 pear shape diamonds weighing 3.77 carats total with E-F color and VS-SI1 clarity, set in an alternating inverted design. Finely m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.64 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A high-end engagement ring, showcasing a 3.64 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS1 clarity, set on a four prong basket made of 18K yellow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Oscar Heyman Brothers sapphire and diamond ring, American, circa 1960.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Vintage Oscar Heyman Brothers sapphire and diamond ring. Set with eight square baguette cut natural unenhanced sapphires in open back claw and grain settings with an approximate comb...
Category
1960s Central American Retro Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.01 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and well-crafted engagement ring, featuring a 5.01 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and SI2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by brillian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Oscar Heyman Star Sapphire Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Oscar Heyman star sapphire diamond cluster platinum ring.
The ring features a striking combination of star sapphires (total weight is 25....
Category
1960s American Vintage Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 3.25 Carats Cushion Cut Sapphire & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable engagement ring, showcasing three cushion cut natural blue sapphires weighing 3.25 carats total, each set on a four prong setting. Surrounded by a shared halo of round ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 12.16 Carats Radiant Yellow Diamond Twisted Band Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A well-crafted engagement ring, showcasing a 12.16 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Light Yellow color and VS1 clarity, set on a four prong 18K yellow gold basket...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 4.69 Carats Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring style, showcasing a 4.69 carats cushion brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting made of 14K white gol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 9.73 Carats Emerald Cut Aquamarine Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous three-stone engagement ring, featuring a 9.73 carats emerald cut Santa Maria blue aquamarine, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by two GIA certified brilliant baguette ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 9.18 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a 9.18 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Accented by brilliant trillion cut dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 1.44 Carats Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
A precious engagement ring, featuring a 1.44 carats emerald cut Colombian emerald, bezel-set in platinum. Surrounded by channel-set tapered baguette cut diamonds and accented by roun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
OSCAR HEYMAN Cluster Cocktail Ring Platinum With 8.78 Ctw Diamonds & Sapphires
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by the Oscar Heyman Brothers.
This is a fabulous cluster cocktail ring, created in New York city by the iconic jewelry makers of Oscar Heyman Company. The gor...
Category
1980s North American Modernist Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Roman Malakov 11.11 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, featuring an 11.11 carats emerald cut diamond certified by IGI as M color and VS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by shield step-cut diamond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.60 Carats Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A remarkably fine engagement ring, showcasing a 5.60 carats elongated cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and VS2 clarity, se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 3.02 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent engagement ring, featuring a 3.02 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and VS2 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 13.23 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A modern engagement ring, showcasing a 13.23 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and SI1 clarity, set on an eight prong setting. Flanked by two brilliant pear shap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.06 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, showcasing a 4.06 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Yellow color and SI1 clarity, on a four prong setting made of 18K yellow gold. Acce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.03 Carats Asscher Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a 3.03 carats Asscher cut diamond certified by GIA as I color and SI1 clarity. Flanked by two Asscher cut diamonds weighing 1.30 carats total. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.78 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless engagement ring, showcasing a 10.78 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as S-T color and SI2 clarity with a strong blue fluorescence, making it appear white in an out...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 5.05 Carats Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful engagement ring, featuring a 5.05 carats cushion cut blue Sri Lankan sapphire, set on a classic four prong setting. Surrounded by a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oscar Heyman Platinum Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stunning Oscar Heyman pink sapphire and diamond halo ring is a true masterpiece that captivates with its beautiful craftsmansh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Brothers vintage ruby and diamond ring, American, circa 1970.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Vintage ruby and diamond ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers. Set with a central horizontal channel set row of thirteen natural rectangular tapered baguette cut rubies in open back rubover...
Category
1970s Central American Retro Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.04 Carats Dark Orangey Brown Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, showcasing a 3.04 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Dark Orangey Brown color and SI2 clarity, set on a four claw prong setting. F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.01 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone engagement ring, featuring a 5.01 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and SI2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by step-cut epaulette diamonds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.06 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a 3.06 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and SI1 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Finely made with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant diamond ring by Oscar Heyman featuring a 1.35 carat marquise shape diamond, with a halo of round cut diamonds and baguettes running along the top and bottom. Set in platin...
Category
Late 20th Century Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 10.56 Emerald Cut Blue Sapphires and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
An appealing eternity wedding band style showcasing a color rich emerald cut blue sapphires weighing 10.56 carats total, set in a shared prong setting. Accented with a single Emerald...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Oscar Heyman & Bros. 18K and Fine Diamond Vintage Ring, c. 2000
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Aspen, CO
Oscar Heyman & Bros. 18K yellow gold and fine white brilliant cut diamond vintage ring. 39 very fine white diamonds are well cut and finely matched, and pave set in a slight bombe mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4.01 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring, showcasing a 4.01 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and SI2 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Finely made with platinum. S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov GIA 13.03 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Expandable Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning eternity wedding band, showcasing 16 emerald cut diamonds weighing 13.03 carats total, each set on a four prong setting. All diamonds are certified by GIA as D-F color and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 2.01 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a 2.01 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as F color and SI1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of round brill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 3.01 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring, showcasing a 3.01 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as G color and SI2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of round brilliant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
4.95 Carats Oval Cut Natural Purple Pink Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a natural and vibrant 4.95 carats no heat purple pink sapphire with VVS clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Flanked by three invisibl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman, GIA Certified Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully classic ring designed by Oscar Heyman boasts a bright oval brilliant cut ruby measuring 8.96 x 6.13 x 4.18 mm and weighing approximately 2.00 carats, flanked by two ...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Roman Malakov 3.00 Carats Emerald Cut Imperial Topaz & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring a vibrant 3.00 carats emerald cut imperial topaz. Surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds and accented by graduating round brillian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum
6.35 Carats Total Mixed Cut Fancy Intense Yellow & White Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable and stylish band ring showcasing marquise cut diamonds in a flower-motif design weighing 2.58 carats total, F color and VS in Clarity. Elegantly spaced by asscher cut f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
5.85 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Spiral Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed cluster depicting a spiral swirl of diamonds and sapphires prong set in platinum
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.82 carats
With a...
Category
1980s Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.50 Carats Alternating Round and Baguette Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique wedding band, showcasing alternating round and baguette cut diamonds. The round diamonds weigh 0.78 carat total while the baguette diamonds weigh 0.72 carats total. Made wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Beautiful 3-stone ring by designer Oscar Heyman.
Platinum split shank.
1.19ct oval ruby.
2 oval side diamonds, approximately .20ct each, F color, VS clarity.
Finger size 8.5 (can be ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oscar Heyman 1980's 3.60 CTW Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Bombé Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval mixed-cut rubyweighing 0.70 carat - transparent purplish red in color with medium saturation
Prong set in basket with a bombé shaped surround pavé set with round br...
Category
1980s Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
GIA Certified 10.11 Carats Round Brilliant Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring, showcasing a 10.11 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and SI1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by baguette cut dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.84 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Pavé Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A timeless engagement ring, showcasing a 1.84 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as E color and SI1 clarity, set on a five claw prong setting. Accented by a diamond encrusted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.71 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, featuring a 1.71 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as H color and SI2 clarity, set in between two EGL certified cushion cut diamonds weighing 2....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.07 Carats Princess Cut Diamond Halo Pavé Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful engagement ring, showcasing a 4.07 carats princess cut diamond certified by GIA as I color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of round bri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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.