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Rings For Sale
Creator: Roman Malakov
Creator: Oscar Heyman
OSCAR HEYMAN Vintage Platinum Marquise Diamond Engagement Suite 1.00ct
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous vintage diamond engagement ring with two fitted ring guards from the 1960s by legendary designer OSCAR HEYMAN! This unique trio of rings is composed of platinum, and the c...
Category
1960s Retro Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.87 Carats Round Cut Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 1.87 carats round cut green emerald certified by GIA as having a Russian origin. Flanked by two round brilliant cut diamo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 5.58 Carats Fancy Light Yellow Marquise Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique ring, showcasing a 5.58 carats marquise cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Light Yellow color and VS2 clarity, bezel-set on a four prong setting made of 18K yellow gold. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.05 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring, showcasing a 2.05 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Light Yellow color and VVS2 clarity, set on a four claw prong setting made of 18K ye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.03 Carats Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent three-stone engagement ring, featuring a GIA certified 2.03 carats emerald cut ruby, set on an eight prong setting made of 18K yellow gold. Flanked by princess cut diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.62 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond & Ruby Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 1.62 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as E color and VVS1 clarity. Flanked by emerald cut rubies weighing 1.04 and 1.0...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.65 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, showcasing a 10.65 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and SI1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Accented by an intricately designed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.02 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A chic engagement ring, featuring a 2.02 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Yellow color and VS2 clarity, set on a classic four prong basket made of 18K yellow gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman 18K Yellow Gold 1.78ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring OH11-100224
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Southampton, PA
A dynamic design beautifully showcases the stunning array of gemstones present on this Oscar Heyman ring. The 0.55 carat oval-cut diamond center stone serves as a stunning focal poin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 4.06 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Seven-Row Dome Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling wide wedding band, showcasing seven rows of 294 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 4.06 carats total, set on a domed micropavé setting. Finely made with 18K white gold....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.31 Carats Total Five Heart Shape Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A classic and stunning wedding band, showcasing five brilliant heart shape diamonds weighing 5.31 carats total certified by GIA as H-I-J color and SI2-I1 clarity, set on an alternati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.31 Carats Heart Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful three-stone engagement ring, featuring a 3.31 carats heart shape diamond certified by GIA as K color and SI1 clarity, set on a five prong setting. Flanked by two tapered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.02 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Antique Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A well-crafted engagement ring, showcasing a 3.02 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as H color and VS2 clarity, set on a four claw prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.00 Carats Round Cut Yellow Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a 2.00 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Light Yellow color and SI1 clarity, set on a four prong basket mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman 3.27 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Double Ballerina Halo Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.82 carat
F color with VS1 clarity - prong set in platinum with a tiered halo surround
Immediate halo is ballerina sty...
Category
1970s Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.37 Carats Cushion Cut Sapphire & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, featuring a 3.37 carats cushion cut blue sapphire certified by GIA as blue color with no indications of heat, set on a four claw prong setting. Surrounded...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.75 Carat Total Princess Cut Sapphire & Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A chic semi-eternity wedding band ring, featuring eight princess cut sapphires weighing 0.41 carat total and seven princess cut diamonds weighing 0.34 carat total, channel-set in an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Untreated Ceylon Sapphire Ring by Oscar Heyman, 8.53 Carats
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
An 8.53-carat untreated 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-af...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Oscar Heyman 18K Yellow Gold Ring, set with alternating rows of Emeralds and Diamonds that come to a Peak at the top, the ring measures 3/4 X 3/8 inch across the top. Set ...
Category
1990s American Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 10.96 Carats Radiant Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious fashion ring, showcasing a 10.96 carats radiant cut Sri Lankan sapphire certified by GIA as Light Blue color with no indications of heat treatment. Accented by round bril...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Brothers ruby and diamond ring, American, circa 1940
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Oscar Heyman Brothers ruby and diamond ring. Set with twenty four square baguette cut diamonds in open back channel settings with rubover border and an approximate combined weight of...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
"Oscar Heyman creates jewelry that is as timeless as the very gemstones it holds." - Oscar Heyman website.
This ring is a classic Oscar Heyman. It will last a lifetime and can be passed down through generations.
18 karat yellow gold with beautiful baguette sapphires in a criss/cross design.
Two diamond stations on either side of the sapphire design.
24 beautiful blue baguette cut...
Category
Early 2000s American Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.11 Carats Radiant Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 10.11 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Light Yellow color and SI1 clarity, set on an eight prong 18K yellow g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 7.04 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond & Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, showcasing a 7.04 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as K color and SI1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of 12 round cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.50 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A timeless solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a 3.50 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Finely made with a thin plat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.12 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, showcasing a 10.12 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 bril...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Brothers Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye and Diamond Ring, American.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Oscar Heyman Brothers chrysoberyl cat's eye and diamond ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape cabochon natural unenhanced chrysoberyl cat's eye in an open back claw setting with a...
Category
2010s American Rings
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Roman Malakov 2.82 Carat Total Baguette and Round Diamond Wide Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless and fashionable wide ring showcasing 14 baguette diamonds that elegantly graduating in size of approximately 8.20mm-10.75mm, finished with a total of 24 brilliant round di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.12 Carats Oval Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 4.12 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color, set on a four claw prong basket made of 18K yellow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Brothers emerald and diamond ring, American, circa 1960.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Oscar Heyman Brothers emerald and diamond ring. Channel set with twelve calibre cut natural emeralds in open back rubover settings with a combined weight of 0.58 carats, further set ...
Category
1960s Central American Retro Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Roman Malakov 5.73 Carats Total Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and unique eternity wedding band, showcasing a row of emerald cut diamonds weighing 5.73 carats total with F color and VS clarity. Surrounded by a row of round brilliant ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 2.49 Radiant Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, showcasing a 2.49 carats radiant cut Colombian green emerald certified by AGL as G color and VS clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Flanked by t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
6.92 Carat Cushion Cut Red Spinel & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous fashion ring, featuring a C. Dunaigre certified 6.92 carats cushion cut natural red spinel of Burmese origin with no indications of heat treatment. Surrounded by a halo o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Brothers Pansy Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Oscar Heyman Brothers pansy ring. Set with eighteen channel set calibre step cut natural unenhanced amethysts in open back grain and rubover settings w...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman 18k Gold Matching Rings with Fine Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Aspen, CO
Oscar Heyman 18K yellow gold rings with very fine fancy cut natural Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. All of these natural stones are of the finest quality, The Ruby band possesses 5 squ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Roman Malakov 5.53 Carats Round Brilliant Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, showcasing a 5.53 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by EGL as L color and SI1 clarity. Flanked by two smaller round brilliant cut diamonds wei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.51 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, featuring a 4.51 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Yellow color and VS1 clarity, set on an eight prong 18K yellow gold setting. Surrounde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Roman Malakov 7.71 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent cocktail ring, showcasing a 7.71 carats oval cut blue sapphire, set on a classic four prong setting. Surrounded elegantly by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds weig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.04 Carats Emerald Cut Purple Pink Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant engagement ring, showcasing a GIA certified 2.04 carats emerald cut purple pink sapphire of Madagascar origin, set on a classic four prong setting. Flanked by heart shape d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.00 Carats Radiant Cut Fancy Color Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a 4.00 carats radiant cut Fancy Deep Brownish-Yellowish Orange diamond, set on a classic four prong 18K yellow gold basket. Flanked by emerald ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Roman Malakov 1.36 Carats Marquise Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classy solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a 1.36 carats marquise cut diamond, set on a six prong setting. Finely made with an 18K yellow gold mounting. Size 6 US, resizable upon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.38 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent engagement ring, showcasing a 5.38 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as J color and VS1 clarity, set on a five prong setting. Flanked by two tapered baguette c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
OSCAR HEYMAN Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.52 Ctw In Diamonds & Rubies
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by the Oscar Heyman Brothers.
A beautiful cocktail ring, created in New York city by the iconic jewelry makers of Oscar Heyman Company. This colorful ring has...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 4.74 Carats Oval Cut Ruby & Diamonds Halo Eight Stone Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A fascinating gemstone wedding band eight stone style showcasing a row of vibrant oval cut rubies weighing 4.74 carats total, surrounded by brilliant round diamonds in a halo design ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 5.03 Carats Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, featuring a 5.03 carats princess cut diamond certified by GIA as G color and VS2 clarity, set on an eight prong basket made of 18K white gold. Accented by t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 5.01 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, showcasing a 5.01 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 brill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.65 Carats Pear Shape Diamond & Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, showcasing a 6.65 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as M color and SI2 clarity, set on a three prong setting. Flanked by pear shape emeralds weighi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 15.27 Carats Oval Cut Sapphire & Diamond Wide Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A charming cocktail ring, showcasing a GRS certified 15.27 carats oval cut Sri Lankan royal vivid blue sapphire, set on a beautiful wide band. Accented by five rows of 176 round bril...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 13.47 Carats Total Cushion Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic eternity wedding band ring, featuring 13 cushion cut diamonds weighing 13.47 carats total with F-H color and SI-I1 clarity, set in a four prong setting. Finely made with a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.25 Carats Total Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous eternity wedding band, featuring 14 oval brilliant cut diamonds weighing 10.25 carats total, set on a four prong setting. Each diamond is certified by GIA as D-F color and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
7.80 Carats Total Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous eternity wedding band, featuring 19 stunning radiant cut fancy yellow diamonds weighing 7.80 carats total with VS clarity, set on a timeless shared prong setting. Finely m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 2.14 Carats Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, showcasing an AGL certified 2.14 carats emerald cut emerald with VS clarity, set on a four prong basket made of 18K yellow gold. Flanked by brilliant trap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.16 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated engagement ring, showcasing a 5.16 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as H color and SI2 clarity. Flanked by smaller emerald cut diamonds weighing 1.11 carat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 5.85 Carats Pear Shape Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful cocktail ring, showcasing a 5.85 carats pear shape emerald certified by GIA as natural and of Zambian origin. Flanked by pear shape diamonds weighing 1.13 carats total. F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Oscar Heyman 3.57ct Burma Cushion cut Ruby Ring AGL
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Oscar Heyman 3.57ct Burma Cushion cut Ruby Ring
One of the best pure red color ruby's you will ever see...
Set in a magnificent original Oscar He...
Category
1980s Vintage Rings
Materials
Ruby
GIA Certified 3.20 Carats Oval Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
A lovely engagement ring, featuring a 3.20 carats oval cut sapphire certified by GIA as natural with purplish pink color and no indications of heat treatment. Accented by a halo of 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.42 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, featuring a 5.42 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and VS1 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Flanked by graduating French...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 4.53 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring a 4.53 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by EGL as E color and SI2 clarity, set on an eight prong setting. Flanked by tapered baguett...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.