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Rings For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Tudor
Antique Victorian Ring Turquoise Mine Diamond Cluster 14k Yellow Gold Halo 5.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian era cluster ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Turquoise cabochon measures 9mm x 7mm, accented with 16 estimated 0.04 carat ol...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl Horseshoe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous natural pearl ring originally dating back to the Victorian era. The face has been crafted into the shape of a lucky horseshoe, a common symbol associated with...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique double heart ring dating back to the Victorian era. The ring features two open interlocking hearts which have been silver set with a vast array of round old ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Pearl and Enamel Star Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful mourning ring from the mid Victorian era. The head of the ring showcases an 8 pointed star which has been expertly enamelled and plays host to a centralised claw ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Natural Pearl, Enamel
4.32 Carat Ceylon Royal Blue Sapphire Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiating timeless elegance, this extraordinary piece has been specially designed to accentuate the mesmerizing beauty of this royal blue sapphire.
The sapphire, a regal emblem of r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Victorian Engraved Gold Wedding Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian gold wedding band circa 1890. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #A8082. Scroll down for specifications. This is a wide wedding band decorate...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold
1.32 + 1.04 Ct Natural Rose Cut Diamond Art Deco Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Behold this graceful and unparalleled treasure for connoisseurs of vintage jewelry, an Art Deco style, Diamond Ring, handcrafted to perfection, to capture the essence of timeless ele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Navette Cluster Ring with Green Peridot and Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A truly stunning antique Victorian 18K gold ring dating to around 1890. This navette-shaped cluster is constructed with 37 silver set rose cut diamonds surrounding an emerald cut per...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Circa 1880s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6 grams.
Main old cut diamond is 0.83 ct .
Totally is all old cut diamond about 3 ct.
Totally is ruby and sapphire 0.25.
Ring size is US 6.2 ...
Category
1890s European Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Garnet Cocktail Ring, Estate Cocktail, Yellow Gold, Three Stone Ring
Located in Austin, TX
The estate piece has three oval garnet gemstones set in six prongs each. The gemstones are set with character and have been well taken care of. This estate ring is in excellent condition with all original stones and gold. The ring is elongating and has tons of character! The ring has hand fabricated gold...
Category
1950s American Late Victorian Vintage Rings
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Gypsy Ring
18ct Gold
Victorian
Hallmarked Birmingham 1880
Beautiful Blue Sapphires & Old Cut Cut Diamonds
UK Size K 1/2
US Size 5 3/4
Can be resized usi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pavé Set Turquoise Dome Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian dome ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1890.
The piece features pavé set cabochon cut turquoise of different shades.
Signed “14K” on the shank.
Weight: 5.31g
Siz...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 2.3 grams.
Totally is diamond about 1 carat.
The diamond is has is H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3-Pique clarity.
Ring size is US 8.5 (We offer free...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Victorian Bloodstone Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A clean 15kt gold signet ring that has not been engraved. This gives you the opportunity to engrave the stone to show your identity. The bloodstone has little red flecks that the pho...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique Dog Micro Mosaic Ring in 12K Gold with Engraved Shoulders
Located in Danvers, MA
A charming, somewhat rustic and worn, Victorian micromosaic Dog ring to keep you company.
Crafted of yellow gold testing around 12K, the ring featur...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 2.2 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.65 ct.
The diamond is has G-H-I color and vvs-vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Ring size is US 6.75 (We offer free resizing)
...
Category
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Rose Gold Victorian Blue Banded Agate Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This is an elegant Victorian era ring, featuring the popular Scottish stone of banded agate. The banded agate is smooth and could be engrave with a personal sign or emblem, potentially making it a signet ring. The oval and smooth banded agate gemstone measures 3/8 by 5/8 of an inch. It is a very dark blue color, and the sides, where one can see the rings of the agate, is a darker black color. The band on the ring is banded also, with a nice texture that enhances the qualities of the stone. The rose gold color is a nice choice to set off the darker and moody gemstone. The ring is a size 4.5 but could be easily resized. Feels great to the touch making this a great everyday ring. The ring remains unmarked but has been acid tested to 14K gold. Weighs 3.65 grams.
"Pebble rings...
Category
1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Agate, Rose Gold
Victorian Revival Square Emerald Diamond 18k Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Revival Square Emerald Diamond 18k Rose Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one rectangular step cut emerald weighing approximately 0.60 carat. Accented by 12 transitional and...
Category
1950s Victorian Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Ruby Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Ruby Ring
15ct Gold
Hallmarked Birmingham 1873
Gorgeous Ring Set with Fabulous Coloured Sapphires & Rubies
UK Size Q
US 8 1/4
Can be resized using our resi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian 9kt gold 3.00 cts. orange citrine solitaire ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 9kt rose gold cushion - cut orange citrine solitaire ring.
Made in Circa 1900s
X-Ray tested positive for 9kt gold.
Dimensions -
Finger Size (UK) = O (EU) = 56 (US...
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Rings
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Victorian Solitaire Band 10k Cab Midi Ring Antique Child Sz 1
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 1
Era: Victorian
Date: 1870s - 1880s
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Garnet
Cut: Round Cabochon
Color: Red
Style: Solitaire Band
Theme: Starburst
F...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, 9k Gold, Split Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
This charming antique Victorian Mourning ring is full of character and alluring melancholy romance as mourning pieces are usually both beaut...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious Victorian style cocktail ring centered by a pure, lustrous Persian turquoise oval cabochon surrounded by a delightful dozen old mine cut diamonds. The rich patina of the ...
Category
1950s Victorian Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Opal Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering three graduated round-shaped opal cabochons ranging in size from 3.6 to 4.6 mm
Prong set east to west and translucent white with spectral play-of-color
Accented by 1.8 m...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Antique 1897 Sapphire & Diamond London Bridge Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Sweetly crafted in 18 carat gold, The Janice Ring is a vintage joy. Her intricate London Bridge setting holds three royal blue sapphires and two sparkling diamonds. From another time...
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Oval Opal Solitaire Ring W/ 0.80ctw Old Diamond Halo
Located in Montclair, NJ
This super cute Victorian era ring is crafted in solid 14k gold and features an oval cabochon opal stone displaying vibrant blue, green and orange play throughout. The opal solitaire...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
One Victorian Revival Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Revival Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one round brilliant cut emerald weighing approximately 1.00 carat. Accented by 12 round brillia...
Category
1950s Victorian Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Snake Ring. Featuring one old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carat, graded I color, SI2 clarity. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. ...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Gold you and Me Ring
Located in London, GB
Sentimental in nature, symbolizing the melding of two into one, or two souls lying along each other for eternity is this romantic diamond ring from Victorian era.
Sensual and compl...
Category
19th Century Unknown High Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Victorian 2.00ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A show stopping 2.00 carat Emerald, takes pride of place in this Victorian cluster ring. The cushion cut stone is fully natural and of Columbian origin, lending to it’s vivid colouri...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Victorian triple cluster ring. The centre of the ring is set with a button pearl with a lovely white lustre. On one side there is a ruby and the ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18kt gold diamond and ruby serpent
Located in Braintree, GB
Behold this exquisite Antique Victorian ring crafted from lustrous 18kt yellow gold, adorned with a captivating serpent motif. At the helm of this serpent, a mesmerizing old-cut diam...
Category
1880s European Late Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 10k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.5 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.60 carat.
The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity.
Ring size is US 5
We can make any size.
Box is...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Marquee Head Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold
Ring Size: 6
Weight: 3.30 grams
Width: 2.00mm
Ladies handmade 18K yellow gold, diamond victorian (1837-1901) cocktail ring with a half...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 3.7 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.80 carat.
Clarity is diamond Brown color and s1-s2-s3
Ring size is US 8.2
We can make any size.
Box is not inc...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.1 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.53 carat..
The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2 clarity.
Ring size is US 6.2
We can make any size.
Acid t...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Oval Blue Sapphire Sri Lanka No Heat 9.19ct, 2.5tcw Diamonds
Located in Overland Park, KS
Listed is a spectacular Estate Antique Victorian oval sapphire ring. The center stone is 12.54x10.54 and weighs 9.19ct w/ Sri Lanka origin and no heat from GIA. A stone this large an...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.7 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.15 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity.
Ring size is US 7.2
We can make any size.
...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 5 Stone Amethyst Band 9K Rose Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We love the scrollwork design on this vintage beauty!
Ring Details
Era: Victorian 1840 - 1900
Material: 9K Rose Gold
Shank Width: 3.0mm Tapering to 2.3mm
5 - 3.0mm Amethyst Gemstone...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 0.82 CTW Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 0.46 carat - transparent medium green
Flush set with beads and accented by a halo surround of prong set old mine cut diamonds ...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Toi Moi
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian - Edwardian Ring with two gorgeous natural Persian Turquoise cabochons of stunning beauty. The Turquoise gems are surrounded by a twisting halo of 21 sparkling a...
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Horseshoe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming Victorian horseshoe ring. The horseshoe features some dark tarnishing, we have left this as we feel it adds to the patina.
This piece started life as an anti...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Diamond And Garnet Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 3.2 gram.
Totally is diamond 0.05 ct.
The diamond is has H color vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is garnet 1.50 ct.
Ring size is US 7 (We can make any ...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique Large Gold Locket Faced Ring with Hair Work, Engraved 1860
Located in Danvers, MA
Dating to 1860, this lovely Victorian hair work ring was likely once a sentimental or mourning brooch or pendant. At some point in the Victorian period it was converted into the love...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Gold
Victorian Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Aquamarine Ring with Diamonds
Located in Fairfield, CT
This ring is a fine example of Victorian-era craftsmanship, showcasing a blend of durability and elegance. The centerpiece, a cushion-cut aquamarine, is secured in a platinum setting...
Category
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian French Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leda & Swan Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped carnelian tablet carved with intaglio depicting a woman and swan
Based on the Greek myth of the figure Leda and The Swan (Zeus)
Translucent reddish-orange a...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Cluster Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This Victorian-era ring, crafted around the 1880s, is an exquisite example of the period's intricate and opulent designs. The ring features a central royal blue sapphire flanked by t...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Three Stone Emerald and Diamond 10 Karat Rose Gold Antique Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 10 karat rose gold Victorian ring features a timeless three-stone design with an a diamond center in between two emeralds, a popular configuration during the Victorian era. The ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Three Stone Ring. Featuring one round mixed cut emerald weighing approximately 0.40 carat. Accented by two old European cut diamo...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Sapphire Diamond 10k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Sapphire Diamond 10k Rose Gold Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire weighing 1.72 carats. Accented by six senaille cut diamonds with a total weight of approximat...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Victorian era. This multi-layered piece consists of a single round faceted old cut diamond at the centre which...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Ruby, Pink Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely three stone diamond ring borrowing from the late Victorian style. Set upon a thin 18ct yellow gold band, the face of the piece presents a trio of old cut diamon...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold oval cluster ring. The ring is set with a centralised oval cut rub-over set cabochon sapphire which is surrounded by a cluster of rose cut diamonds. The h...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a very pretty Victorian sapphire and diamond cluster ring. The ring features a central cabochon sapphire surrounded by a cluster of rose cut diamonds and crafted in 14ct yell...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Burmese Ruby and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Victorian 18ct yellow gold cluster ring. The centre of the cluster is a lovely natural pearl that is surrounded by a cluster of 6 old cut rubies. On each side of ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 4.4 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.54 carat.
The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity.
Ring size is US 8.2 (We offer free resizing)
...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Revival Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Revival Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one octagonal step cut emerald weighing approximately 1.00 carat. Accented by 12 round brilliant cut dia...
Category
1960s Victorian Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Amethyst 14k Rose Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Amethyst 14k Rose Gold Solitaire Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut amethyst weighing approximately 4.10 carats. Crafted in 14 karat rose gold. The engraving inside the...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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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