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Rings For Sale
Creator: Roman Malakov
Creator: Oscar Heyman
Roman Malakov 2.13 Carats Blue Sapphire & Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, showcasing a 2.13 carats round cut blue sapphire, set on a classic four prong basket setting. Surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.19 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, featuring a 5.19 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and SI1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of round brilli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.35 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless solitaire engagement ring, featuring a 1.35 carats radiant cut yellow diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.20 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring, showcasing a 1.20 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as D color and SI2 clarity, set on four double claw prongs. Accented by a halo of rou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 8.01 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone engagement ring, showcasing an 8.01 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and SI1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by trapezoid c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Vivid Yellow Diamond Platinum Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Oscar Heyman Eternity natural Vivid diamond Diamond band ring with a sparkly glistening look.
This classic band is crafted in solid Plat...
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
OSCAR HEYMAN 18K Platinum Baguette Round Carré Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring 11ct
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A spectacular bombé style cocktail ring by Oscar Heyman hand done in 18K yellow gold and platinum and set with approximately 11ctw in F-G color Vs1+ clarity tapered, straight and sq...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.26 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, featuring a 10.26 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by epaulette cut diamonds ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 9.06 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 9.06 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by trillion cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Ceylon Sapphire Ring, 7.57 Carats
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
A 7.57-carat Ceylon sapphire displays its coveted royal blue hue at the center of this ring by the celebrated Oscar Heyman. Ceylon sapphires stand among the most sought-after colored...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.95 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique style engagement ring, showcasing a 5.95 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as L color and SI1 clarity, set on a nine prong setting. Flanked by four old-mine cut d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Oscar Heyman Brothers Ruby Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Diamond and ruby cluster ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers. Set with a round old cut diamond, E colour, SI1 clarity, with an approximate weight of 2.52 carats, in an open back four claw ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Roman Malakov 7.66 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique eternity ring style showcasing a row of emerald cut pink sapphires weighing 7.66 carats total. Inside the basket of the sapphires are round brilliant diamonds set underneath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.54 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond French Pavé Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring, featuring a 1.54 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as D color and SI1 clarity, set on an eight prong setting. Accented by a diamond encrusted sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.30 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a 2.30 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as M color and VVS2 clarity, set on a four prong 18K yellow gold mounting. Size 6 U...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 7.31 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 7.31 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as M color and VS2 clarity, set on an eight prong setting. Flanked by step-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 14.18 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 14.18 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as M color and VVS2 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Flanked by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Bros. Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
Oscar Heyman Bros. ring composed of 18K yellow gold with calibré-cut blue sapphires and round brilliant-cut diamonds. The 24 round diamonds total 0.65 carats, G-H color and VVS-VS c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman, 1.90 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous ring by Oscar Heyman Boasts a 1.90 carat Princess cut diamond flanked by two top quality princess cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.60 carat total. Mounted in plati...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 8.09 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Seven-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A well-crafted engagement ring, showcasing an 8.09 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and VS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Accented by six step-cut trape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 2.50 Carats Total Baguette Cut Diamond Men's 18K Wide Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A subtle yet distinctive men's wide wedding band, showcasing 10 baguette cut diamonds weighing 2.50 carats total, mounted in a half-way channel setting. Finely made in 18K white gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
An 18k Gold and Diamond Oscar Heyman Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold ring set with a concave top with 8 square cut diamonds set in platinum, signed and numbered: Oscar Heyman, 22385, American.
weight: 7.66 g
ring size: 17.5 mm / 7 US
Category
1980s American Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4.82 Carats Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, showcasing a GIA certified 4.82 carats emerald cut Colombian emerald, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by smaller emerald cut emeralds weighing 1.22 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Roman Malakov 13.58 Carats Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring a 13.58 carats emerald cut blue aquamarine, set on an eight prong setting. Flanked by four brilliant baguette cut diamonds weighing 1.87 carats ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 1.12 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Shank Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful fashion ring, featuring round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.12 carats total, set on a unique double shank design and accented by 10 round ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 5.17 Carats Emerald Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular engagement ring, showcasing a 5.17 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Yellow color and VS1 clarity. Flanked by smaller emerald cut fancy yellow diamon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.72 Carats Marquise Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable three-stone engagement ring, featuring a 2.72 carats marquise cut diamond certified by GIA as D color and SI1 clarity, set on a six prong setting. Flanked by two trillio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.07 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 4.07 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as D color and SI1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by step-cut tra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 26.14 Carats Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone engagement ring, showcasing an emerald cut heated blue sapphire weighing 26.14 carats, set on an eight prong setting. Accented by two step-cut trapezoid diamon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Roman Malakov 2.07 Carats Asscher Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful halo engagement ring, showcasing an EGL certified 2.07 carats Asscher cut diamond, bezel-set in a brilliant diamond halo. Accented by a diamond encrusted shank in a half-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.16 Carats Cushion Cut Pink Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A rare engagement ring, showcasing a 2.16 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Dark Brownish Pink color and SI2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Surrounded by a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 0.43 Carat Total Princess Cut Emerald & Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable semi-eternity wedding band ring, featuring eleven princess cut emeralds weighing 0.23 carat total and ten princess cut diamonds weighing 0.20 carat total, channel-set i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carats Princess Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful engagement ring, showcasing a 2.01 carats princess cut diamond certified by GIA as I color and VS2 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Accented by two trapezoid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.44 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, featuring a 10.44 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and I1 clarity, set on an eight prong setting. Flanked by brilliant trillion cut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 1.81 Carats Oval Cut Diamond & Ruby Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful engagement ring, featuring an elongated 1.81 carats oval cut diamond. Flanked elegantly by two oval cut rubies weighing 1.41 carats total. Each stone is set on a classic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
OSCAR HEYMAN Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 2.64 Ctw In Diamonds And Rubies
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by the Oscar Heyman Brothers.
Beautiful cocktail ring, created in New York city by the iconic jewelry makers of Oscar Heyman Company. This rare ring has been ...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.03 Carats Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring a 2.03 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS2 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting made of 18...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 10.02 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An extremely well-crafted engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 10.02 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS1 clarity, set on a clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 15.05 Carats Octagonal Shape Black Diamond Men's Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A dashing men's cocktail ring, featuring an octagonal shape black diamond weighing 15.05 carats, bezel-set in 14K rose gold. Size 9.5 US, resizable upon request.
Roman Malakov is a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Black Diamond, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 3.73 Carats Asscher Cut Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless engagement ring, showcasing a heated 3.73 carats Asscher cut blue sapphire of Madagascar origin, set on a classic four prong setting. Flanked by two step cut trapezoid dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 3.01 Carats Total Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A classic wedding band, showcasing a row of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 3.01 carats total with G color and SI clarity. Set on an open gallery eternity setting and made with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.06 Carats Pear Shape Fancy Deep Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring a vibrant 10.06 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Deep Yellow color and VS1 clarity. Accented by 16 round brilliant cut diamon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring with Accents
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
14k White Gold Ring with Round Yellow Diamond and White Diamonds
This exquisite 14k white gold ring showcases a stunning round yellow diamond, encircled by a halo of brilliant white...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond
Roman Malakov 3.75 Carats Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, featuring a 3.75 carats cushion cut blue sapphire, set on a four prong setting. Accented by three round brilliant cut diamonds on each side weighing 0.37 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman 17.35 Carat Emerald Cut Flyb-SI1 Diamond 18 Karat WG Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Designer:
OSCAR HEYMAN
Title:
Oscar Heyman 17.35 Carat Emerald Cut Flyb-SI1 Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Style:
Cocktail
Metal:
18 Karat White Gold
Gemstone 1:
5...
Category
20th Century Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire
GIA Certified 3.19 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 3.19 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as F color and SI1 clarity, set on a three prong setting. Elegantly flanked by t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.39 Carats Oval Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant engagement ring, featuring a 3.39 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color and SI1 clarity, set on a four prong 18K yellow gold basket. Surrou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Roman Malakov 1.34 Carats Sapphire & Diamond Halo Princess Diana Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and popular engagement ring style inspired by the wonderful Princess Diana, featuring a 1.34 carats oval cut sapphire surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.75 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful engagement ring, showcasing a 0.75 carat heart shape diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Brownish Pink color and SI2 clarity, bezel-set on 18K ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 8.96 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone engagement ring, showcasing an 8.96 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as O color and SI clarity, set on an eight prong setting. Accented by trapezoid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Gold and Platinum Square Ruby Band Ring, sz. 6
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18kt yellow gold and platinum ruby band ring contains 16 bright Square Rubies weighing 2.96cts. A beautiful pattern of platinum and 18k...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Platinum
2.38 Carats No-Heat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, featuring a 2.38 carats oval cut natural sapphire certified by GIA as Blue color with no indications of heat treatment, set on an eight prong setting. Flanked by bullet cut diamond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 11.30 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, featuring a 11.30 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong 18K yellow gold basket. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.04 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 4.04 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as I color and SI2 clarity, set on a five prong setting. Flanked by tapered bague...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Vintage Square Cut Diamond Platinum Bombe Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Innately stately this Oscar Heyman vintage square cut diamond platinum dome style ring is pure grace. Includes certificate of authenticity from Oscar Heyman. Circa 1969. Stamped w...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.53 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, showcasing a 5.53 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as M color and SI2 clarity, set on a four double claw prong setting....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 3.03 Carats Oval Cut Burmese Ruby & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a GRS certified 3.03 carats oval cut brilliant Burmese ruby, set on a timeless four prong setting. Flanked by epaulette cut diamon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 17.83 Carats Total Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic eternity wedding band, showcasing one row of emerald cut diamonds weighing 17.83 carats total with approximately I-J color and VS clarity, set on a shared prong setting. Fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary 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.