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Rings For Sale
Creator: Roman Malakov
Creator: Oscar Heyman
Roman Malakov 3.01 Carats Round Morganite & Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stylish engagement ring, featuring a 3.01 carats round brilliant cut morganite, set on a classic four prong setting. Surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut diamonds and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Morganite, Platinum
Roman Malakov 1.35 Carat Round Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Floral Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant fashion ring, showcasing a 1.35 carats round cut blue sapphire surrounded by six flower petals with diamonds weighing 0.78 carat total. Accented by a diamond encrusted sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 1.04 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring, showcasing a 1.04 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as E color and VS2 clarity, set on a three prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of round brilli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 7.91 Carat Total Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
An important and marvelous wedding band showcasing a row of 15 brilliant oval cut diamonds, Diamonds weigh 7.91 carats total, F color, SI clarity. Made with Platinum Size 6.25 US
Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers. Horizontally set with an oval old cut natural Colombian emerald with no colour enhancement in an open back rubove...
Category
1970s American Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.50 Carats Oval Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful engagement ring, showcasing a 1.50 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color, set on a classic four prong setting made of yellow gold. Flanke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 2.03 Carats Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring, showcasing a 2.03 carats princess cut diamond certified by EGL as approximately G color and SI3 clarity, set on four v-shaped prongs. Accented by graduatin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 0.74 Carat Round Diamond & Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A lovely three-stone engagement ring, featuring a 0.74 carat round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as D color and SI2 clarity. Flanked by two vibrant blue sapphires weighing 0...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Roman Malakov 9.17 Carat Emerald Cut Elongated Aquamarine Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous cocktail ring, featuring a 9.17 carats emerald cut elongated aquamarine, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds and accented by a diamond encrusted split-sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 2.56 Carats Total Round Cut Sapphire & Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
A lovely wedding band ring, showcasing three round cut sapphires weighing 1.74 carats total and two round cut diamonds weighing 0.82 carat total, set on a shared prong setting in an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 4.58 Carats Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, featuring a bezel-set 4.58 carats emerald cut emerald. Surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds and accented by tapered baguette and graduatin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.13 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Five-Row Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful fashion ring, showcasing five rows of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.13 carats total with F-G color and VS-SI clarity, set with an entwined design on a micropavé...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 0.75 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
An antique style engagement ring, showcasing a 0.75 carat emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as H color and VVS1 clarity. Surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds and f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 2.13 Carat Total Baguette & Round Diamond Wide Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A wide fashion ring, showcasing 40 baguette cut diamonds weighing 0.85 carat total with F color and VS clarity, elegantly graduating in size of approximately 9 mm to 11.15 mm. Design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 2.46 Carats Round Diamonds Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A classic eternity wedding band showcasing 20 round brilliant diamonds weighing 2.46 carats total, H Color and SI2-SI3 in Clarity. Set in a double shared prong setting and Made in 18...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 1.39 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond Pavé Engagement Ring in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, showcasing a 1.39 carats cushion cut diamond certified by EGL as G color and SI2 clarity, set on four double claw prongs. Accented by a diamond encrusted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.15 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, showcasing a 4.15 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as G 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 5.82 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated engagement ring, showcasing a 5.82 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as M color and VVS2 clarity, set on a four claw prong setting. Accented by four graduat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Brothers Natural Unenhanced Chrysoberyl Cats Eye and Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Oscar Heyman Brothers cat's eye chrysoberyl and diamond ring. Set with thirteen round cabochon cat’s eye chrysoberyls in open back claw settings with an approximate combined weight o...
Category
1960s American Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.66 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 5.66 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Yellow color and VS1 clarity, set on an eight prong 18K yellow gold basket....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Roman Malakov 1.51 Carats Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Five-Stone Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Features five radiant cut diamonds weighing 1.51 carats total fancy yellow diamond and VS in Clarity. Each diamond is surrounded by a single row of brilliant round diamonds set in a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.39 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant engagement ring, showcasing a 5.39 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as L color and VS2 clarity, set in a timeless eight prong setting. Flanked by smaller radian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 1.01 Carats Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, featuring a vibrant 1.01 carats emerald cut sapphire, set on a classic four prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds and accented...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.76 Carats Oval Cut Yellow Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring a 1.76 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Light Yellow color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Surrounded by a halo o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.12 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, featuring a 2.12 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as G color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Flanked by two tapered trapezoid cut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.07 Carats Oval Cut Pink Diamond Triple Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, featuring a 1.07 carats pink diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Purplish Pink color, set on a four prong basket made of 18K rose gold. Surrounded by two r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.05 Carats Cushion Cut & Old European Cut Diamond Men's Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and antique men's wide wedding band, featuring 1.05 carats cushion cut diamond center stone certified by GIA as I color and SI2 clarity. Surrounded by 10 old European cu...
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 4.91 Carats Marquise Cut Turquoise & Pink Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stylish fashion ring, featuring a 4.91 carats marquise cut natural turquoise surrounded by a halo of round cut natural pink diamonds weighing 1.04 carats total. Finely made with 18...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Pink Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.74 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 1.74 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as I color and VS2 clarity, set on a five prong setting. Flanked by two tapered b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.01 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, showcasing a 3.01 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as E color and VS2 clarity, set on four rounded prongs. Accented by a diamond encrusted spl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 7.43 Carats Total Oval Cut Ruby East-West Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A classy and beautiful wedding band showcasing a 7.43 carats total color-rich oval cut rubies, set in a eternity east-west design and finely made in 18k rose gold. Size 6 US resizabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Malakov 2.48 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Cluster Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous fashion ring, featuring a cluster of 2.48 carats total of mixed-cut diamonds with E-F color and VS clarity; consisting of 1 round brilliant of 0.32 carat, 3 pear of 0.73 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 3.85 Carats Total Round Brilliant Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous wedding band, featuring five round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 3.85 carats total, set on a shared prong setting. Finely made with platinum and 18K yellow gold. Size is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 1.02 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Men's Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A chic men's fashion ring showcasing round brilliant diamonds, set in a flat 14K yellow gold mounting. Finished with bar edges to add to its modern look. Diamonds weigh 1.02 carats t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.17 Carats Oval Cut Yellow Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant engagement ring, featuring a 1.17 carats oval cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Light Yellow color and VS2 clarity, set on an eight prong basket made of 18K yellow gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 1.44 Carats Total Blue Sapphire & Diamond Fashion Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous art deco fashion ring, featuring a 0.56 carat emerald cut blue sapphire, set on platinum. Surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.29 carat total in a unique ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.77 Carat Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring and wedding band set. The engagement ring features a 0.77 carat round diamond certified by GIA as F color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Acce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 2.25 Carats Total Emerald Cut Diamond Seven-Stone Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A classic wedding band ring style showcasing seven emerald cut diamonds weighing 2.25 carats total, F color and VS in clarity, set in a timeless shared-prong basket setting. Made in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 4.58 Carats Total Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated eternity wedding band, showcasing emerald cut diamonds weighing 4.58 carats total, set on a shared prong open-gallery setting. Diamonds are approximately D-F color an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 5.56 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, featuring a 5.56 carats old European cut diamond certified by GIA as M color and VS2 clarity, set on a classic four claw prong setting. Surrounded by a halo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 7.64 Carats Total Cushion Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant diamond eternity wedding band showcasing 15 GIA Certified 7.64 carats total cushion cut diamonds, J Color and VS1-VVS in Clarity, set in a classic shared prong setting. F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
2.52 Carats Total Round Cut Alternating Ruby and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A classic alternating eternity wedding band ring that features round cut rubies weighing 1.34 carats and round white diamonds weighing 1.18 carats. The stones weigh a total of 2.52 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 2.51 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An excellent engagement ring, featuring a 2.51 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as F color and SI1 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Surrounded by a halo of ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.02 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring, showcasing a 1.02 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as E color and SI1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Accented by a halo of round ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 16.10 Carats Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent engagement ring, featuring a C. Dunaigre certified large green emerald cut emerald weighing 16.10 carats, set on a classic four prong setting. Flanked by tapered diamon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.61 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A lovely solitaire engagement ring, showcasing a 1.61 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as M color and VS2 clarity, set on a classic four prong setting made of 18K white go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 5.06 Carat Total Cushion Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A classic and fine quality wedding band system handcrafted by Roman Malakov Diamonds in New York City. Showcasing a row of brilliant cushion cut diamonds weighing 5.06 carats total, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.73 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Diamond Engagement Ring in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, showcasing a 0.73 carat cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Orangy Pink color and VS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting made of 18K yellow gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov, Two-Row Micro-Pave Pink Diamond Wedding Band in Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and chic rose gold wedding band showcasing two rows of micro-pavé round pink diamonds of 1.11 carats total, set in 18 karat rose gold mounting. A versatile piece that can ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.21 Carats Total Four-Row Micro-Pave Round Pink Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A chic and color-rich wedding band showcasing four rows of 200 round brilliant pink diamonds, micro-pave set in 18k rose gold. Diamonds weigh 1.21 carats total. The band is 5mm in wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.53 Carats Oval Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring a 1.53 carats oval cut yellow diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Yellow color and VVS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting made of 18K yellow go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 9.61 Carat Oval Cut Green Emerald Halo Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant cocktail ring, showcasing a GRS certified 9.61 carats oval cut green emerald, set on a classic four prong setting. Adorned by 74 round brillia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Pink Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Roman Malakov 9.91 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A mesmerizing cocktail ring, showcasing 64 oval cut pink sapphires weighing 9.91 carats total, bezel-set in a unique freeform design. Accented by round brilliant cut melee diamonds w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Malakov 6.43 Carat Total Round Diamond & Pear Ruby Dome Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful fashion ring, showcasing a cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 3.76 carats total, set on a domed mounting. Accented by vibrant pear shape rubies weighing 2.6...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.76 Carats Yellow Diamond Halo Vintage Style Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vintage style engagement ring, showcasing a 1.76 carats radiant cut yellow diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Brownish Yellow color and VS1 clarity, set on a four prong setting. Sur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 44.04 Carats Cushion Cut Tanzanite & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite cocktail ring, showcasing a large 44.04 carats cushion cut tanzanite, elegantly set in four double claw prong setting. Accented by multiple rows of round cut diamonds ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 4.09 Carats Total Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant eternity wedding band showcasing oval cut diamonds, weighing 7.50 carats total, G-H Color and VS-SI in Clarity. Made with Platinum, Size 6.25 US.
Roman Malakov is a cust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 0.40 Carat Total Round Cut Green Emerald & Halo Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and brilliant wedding band, featuring five color-rich round cut green emeralds weighing 0.40 carat total. Each emerald is surrounded by a hal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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.