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Rings For Sale
Creator: Roman Malakov
Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Turquoise and Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring
Located in London, GB
A rare 18k white gold turquoise ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Vintage Alhambra collection. The ring features the iconic 4-leaf clover ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.37 Carat Total Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Crossover Infinity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
An antique looking hand crafted infinity wedding band ring showcasing a row of 130 pieces of brilliant round shape diamonds that crossover to a r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 2.27 Carat Total Princess Cut Diamonds Triple Rows Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless and fashionable wide triple rows fashion ring showcasing 94 brilliant round diamonds that elegantly graduating and designed with three rows of 39 princess cut diamonds. Br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef Arpels 1970 Paris Bombe Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 1.26 Cts VVS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
A vintage piece made in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the late 1970's. It was crafted in solid yellow ...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Icone Solitare 0.32 ct Diamond Platinum Ring Size 50
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
From the exclusive Van Cleef & Arpels Icone collection comes this ring which is truly a spectacle. On a beautiful platinum band sits a large brilliant-cut diamond skillfully surround...
Category
2010s French Contemporary Rings
Materials
Platinum
1.00 Carat Total Baguette Cut Diamonds Men's Wide Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A subtle yet distinctive men's wide wedding band, showcasing baguette cut diamonds weighing 1.00 carat total with G color and VS clarity. Invisible setting with matte finish in 18K w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 7.66 Carats Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An appealing and exquisite gemstone engagement ring showcasing a GRS Certified Sri Lanka Origin vivid blue sapphire center stone weighing 7.66 carats total, Royal Blue in Color. Acce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Sweet Alhambra Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Sweet Alhambra Diamond Mini Ring.
Size 47. American 4.
With VCA Certificate.
Perfect as a pinky.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond cocktail ring. Set centrally with twelve round brilliant cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.60 carats, to an ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 1970 Paris 18Kt Yellow Gold Ring 12 VS Diamonds Chrysoprase
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
A vintage bombe colorful piece made in Paris France, circa late 1970's. It was crafted by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels in solid yello...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Chrysophrase, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Multi-Gemstone and Diamonds Fashion Ring, 3.72 Carat Total
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable and rare style of ring, showcasing multi-row of round brilliant cut gemstones and diamonds set on a creative design weighing 3.72 carats total. Vibrant amethysts weigh ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Texture 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a dome band design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with 26 brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estima...
Category
1980s Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Made in France, circa 1960.
Signed VCA and numbered.
Ring size: UK I
Category
1960s French Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels "Fleurette" Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond fleurette ring in 18k yellow gold. The ring features a
flower in the center, composed of 7 round brilliant cut diamonds, accented with shank half way pave ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1975 Gem Set Coral Band in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set coral ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1951-1975. It was crafted in sol...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 5.40 Carat Colombian Green Emerald Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A well-crafted high end jewelry fashion ring, featuring GRS certified 5.40 carats baguette cut green emerald gemstone with 12 pear shape diamonds weighing 1.99 carats total and 4 bri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Certified Sapphire & Diamond Ring
An 18 karat gold ring set with a oval cut heated Ceylon sapphire weighing approximatel...
Category
1980s French Vintage Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Turquoise Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k white gold turquoise ring from the Lucky Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring is set with an off-centre butte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Rings
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Made in France, circa 1960.
Signed VCA and numbered.
Ring size: US 4.75
Category
1960s French Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger’s Eye and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Tiger’s Eye and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Made in France, circa 1960. Signed VCA and numbered.
Ring size: UK I
Category
1960s French Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Made in France, circa 1960.
Signed VCA and numbered.
Ring size: UK K
Category
1960s French Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 1.79 Carat Total Blue Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated eternity wedding band, featuring gleaming round brilliant cut diamonds of 0.85 carat with H color and VS-SI clarity alternating with blue sapphires of 0.94 carat. Bea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Roman Malakov 0.49 Carat Total Round Diamond Seven Stone Men's Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
This classic men's wedding band style showcases seven brilliant round diamonds weighing 0.49 carats total, mounted in a channel setting. Finished with millgrain edges. Made with 18K ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Ring. Sz. 54
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a fluted design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with fluted lapiz lazuli and round brilliant-cut F-G-H VS1-VS2 diamonds weig...
Category
1970s Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and Turquoise Bypass Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and Turquoise Bypass Ring, 18k. The total weight of the ring is 5.27 grams. The ring size is US 5.75.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created by Van Cleef & Arpels, this 0.43 carat diamond solitaire ring is set in platinum. It weighs 2.1 grams. Size 3. It comes with certificate of authenticity and proof of purchase...
Category
2010s Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Burmese Ruby Diamond 18k Gold French Estate
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning and chic cocktail ring created by Van Cleef & Arpels in France in 1985. Features an approximately 8.86-carat oval cabochon natural Burmese ruby set in yellow gold and framed...
Category
1980s American Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.97 Carats Mixed Cut Fancy Intense Yellow and Pink Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique and fashionable engagement ring, showcasing a 1.97 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS1 clarity. The center diamond is s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 10.78 Carat Oval Shape Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless and luminous engagement ring style showcasing a 10.78 carat oval cut diamond, accompanied with a GIA report certifying as S-T color, SI2 clarity. The diamond also has stro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.09 Carats Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring style showcasing a GIA Certified 10.09 carats elongated cushion cut diamond, I Color and SI1 in clarity. The cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.54 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond French Pave Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic french pave set diamond engagement ring style showcasing a cushion cut diamond center stone set in an eight prong style basket. Shank is encrusted with brilliant round dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960 Geometric Ring 18Kt Gold 2.68 Ctw Diamonds Chrysoprase
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
An unusual retro cocktail ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1960. This bold...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Chrysophrase, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris No-Heat Burma Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created in the late 1930s by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris, this Burma sapphire and diamond ring is mounted in platinum. The ring centers three vertically-set cushion-cut sapphires, weighing 1.96, 1.21, and 1.20 carats, flanked by two canted rows of calibré-cut sapphires mounted on either side of an domed step, and arched shoulders set with graduating round-cut diamonds. Densely set with royal blue Burma sapphires, and rich in artistic impact, this streamlined masterpiece by Van Cleef & Arpels is a statement of sculptural monumentality in miniature.
Product Details:
Item #: R-20587
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels
Country: France
Circa: Late 1930s
Size: (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information)
Materials: 1 cushion-cut sapphire (approximate total weight 1.20 carats); 1 cushion-cut sapphire (approximate total weight 1.96 carats); 1 cushion-cut sapphire (with approximate total weight 1.21 carats); 10 round diamonds (approximate total weight 1.00 carats); platinum
Signed: Van Cleef & Arpels Brevete. s.g.d.g. 48551 French assay marks and maker's mark
Documentation: Accompanied by American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) reports nos. 1123997, 1123998, and 1123999, all dated 15 July 2022, stating that the three largest sapphires are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no evidence of heat enhancement.
Literature: For important mid-century jewels with a similar sculptural character, see Van Cleef & Arpels, Reflections of Eternity, by Marc Petit...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.51 Carats Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic solitaire engagement ring GIA certified 2.51 carats round brilliant diamond, L color and SI1 in clarity. Set in a 6 prong basket, knife-edge setting made in platinum. Size...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Coral Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels "Alhambra" coral diamond ring
Coral in a clover design, round-cut diamond of approximately 0.60 carat, 18 karat yellow gold; marked VCA, 18k, 5K790355E
Size: 7 ...
Category
1960s Contemporary Vintage Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.52 Carat Round Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A color-rich engagement ring showcasing a 1.51 carats brilliant round cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color and SI2 in clarity. Surrounded by a single row of rou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.00 Carat Total Round Diamonds Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable and chic style ring, showcasing five round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.00 carat total with I color and VS clarity. Set on a shared four-prong setting made of 14K ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.02 Carats Brilliant Round Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classy and simple three stone engagement ring showcases a 3.02 carats brilliant round diamond certified by GIA as G color and SI2 in clarity, set in a four prong basket setting....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.06 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcases a 4.06 carats radiant cut fancy yellow diamond that GIA certified as Fancy Yellow color, SI1 in clarity, accented by brilliant trillion cut diamonds on each side weighing 0...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Bombe Sequin Ring
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Bombe Sequin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond weight approx. 3.90 carats total. Measures approx. 0.65″ in width tapering to approx. 0.25″, 1″ in length, 0....
Category
1980s American Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the iconic Vintage Alhambra collection features the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and beautifully accented with blue turqu...
Category
Early 2000s French Rings
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 26.35 Carat Cushion Tanzanite with Diamond Three-Stone Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful ring showcasing an amazing 26.35 carat fine tanzanite. The gemstone is rich in color and saturation. Flanking the center are two epaulette diamonds finished in a brillian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A French Van Cleef & Arpels Gold and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k Gold. The ring has 42 diamonds weighing appx. 1.25 carats. The color is appx. F/G and the clarity is VS1. Frenc...
Category
20th Century Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Black Onyx Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
This highly collectable vintage diamond and black onyx navette shape boast twenty brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 carats, set in 18 karat g...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Fleurette Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Feasterville, PA
A timeless authentic Van Cleef and Arpels Fleurette ring set with 16 of the finest Van Cleef & Arpels round brilliant cut diamonds in 18...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 5.17 Carats Emerald Cut Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A rare and spectacular engagement ring showcasing a 5.17 carats emerald cut diamond center stone certified by GIA as fancy yellow color and VS1 in clarity. Flanked by two small emera...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Textured Bombe Cocktail Ring in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cocktail Ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
An estatement bold piece, created by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. This bombe cocktail ring is composed by...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 7.03 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic three-stone engagement ring style perfect for anyone. Showcases a 7.03 carat brilliant radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as H color, SI1 clarity, accented by brilliant t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 2.77 Carat Round Cut Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic and unique three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 2.77 carat round cut blue sapphire. Flanked by heart shape diamonds weighing 0.65 carats total. Set in a chic knife-edg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Fancy Brown Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold ring centring a 3.8 carat fancy intense brown yellow diamond, highlighted by diamond pave on the shoulders.
Category
1980s Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Perlee Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Feasterville, PA
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Perlee Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 6 (.51ct) Diamond Weight
Category
1980s Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless engagement ring showcasing a GIA Certified 2.02 carat oval cut diamond, G Color and VS1 in Clarity. Accented with round melee brilliant diamonds down the band, weighing 0....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 0.91 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique roman-style engagement ring showcasing a 0.91 carat round diamond E-F Color and VS2 in Clarity. Made with 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Size 5.5 US
Roman Malakov is a cus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 1.06 Carat Round Diamond Bezel Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A simple solitaire engagement ring features a 1.06 carat round diamond. Bezel set in a rounded fit in 14K White Gold. Band made with 14K Yellow Gold. Size 5.75 US.
Style available i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cosmos Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Van Cleef & Arpels, Cosmos collection thier medium model diamond ring in 18kt white gold.
• Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels
• Metal: 18 karat white gold
• Circa: 2018
• Size: 4 3/...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Invisibly Set Diamond Sapphire Boule Ring
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Invisibly Set Diamond Sapphire Boule Ring From Our Signed Jewels Vintage Collection.
Platinum. Fully signed Van Cleef...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 5.52 Carat Total Pear Shape Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant and unique eternity band style, featuring 18 brilliant pear shape diamonds weighing 5.52 carats total with E-F color and VS-SI clarit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 8.76 Carats Total Multicolor Cabochon Intertwined Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique and stylish ring is showcasing a multicolor cabochon with round brilliant diamonds that elegantly intertwine with each other. The ring consists of 2.41 carats total ameth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Rose 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.
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