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Rings For Sale
Style: Artisan
Style: Georgian
Georgian Dendritic Agate Garnet 18 KT Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Magic Georgian Trees
A beautiful Georgian ring set with Dendritic Agate within a border of table cut Garnets
Dendritic Agate is a form of Agate displaying magic landscapes, much ...
Category
1780s European Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Agate, Garnet, Gold
Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 22k Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring is a true work of art, handcrafted from luxurious 22k gold and featuring 20 3.0mm sparkling diamonds. The wide, textured band evokes the classic cigar band style, ...
Category
2010s North American Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, 22k Gold
AJD Delightful Round Opal in 18KT Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Raleigh, NC
Experience the timeless beauty of this exquisite creamy round Opal, glowing with flashes of vibrant green and blue, elegantly set in a handcrafted 18KT rich yellow gold ring. This st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Gold Vermeil Diaspora Starfish Ring by Chee Lee Designs
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Gold Vermeil Diaspora Starfish Ring by Chee Lee Designs
This Dome-shaped ring is embossed with a starfish, another celestial symbol that rep...
Category
2010s American Artisan Rings
Materials
22k Gold, Vermeil
Ring in Pink Gold and Pink Mother-of-pearl
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring in Pink Gold 18 Carat and Pink Mother-of-pearl
With its original frame, which is neither really square nor really rectangular, it is a vintage-inspired ring.
Mother-of-pearl is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian 1.30 Ct. Antique Cut Diamond 18 KT Locket Mourning Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian Remembrance
This simply exquisite antique Georgian ring is 1790/1810 ca. – English origin
A rare example of memorial jewelry in use during Georgian period as keeper of remem...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1ct Forget Me Knot Emerald Cut Diamond ring with knots in 18ct Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features a glorious bezel set emerald cut diamond, embraced by fine golden ropes.
•Available in 18ct Yellow, White...
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Tacori 1.50 Carat GIA Certified Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Austin, TX
TACORI ORIGINAL DESIGNER RING. The diamond engagement ring is a TACORI ORIGINAL with a GIA CERTIFIED ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND.
NEVER BEFORE WORN TACORI RING! This is an original Taco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Georgian Early 19th Century 1ct Ruby and Diamond Target Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian ruby and diamond ring made in England, circa 1820. The centre of this ‘target’ shaped cluster ring is set with a 1ct cushion cut deep red ‘pigeon’s blood’ r...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
3ct Emerald cut Emerald and Diamond Ring set in 18ct gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
3ct emerald of your selection, please contact our concierge team to start the process of hand selecting your stone
18 x white diamonds
Emerald cut
Custom made to your size
Dia...
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
3ct Blue Ceylon Sapphire Cushion Cut Forget Me Knot Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
3ct Elongated Cushion Cut Ceylon Sapphire.
Set in 18ct yellow gold Forget Me Knot Ring.
Please note unheated is for the full price l...
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 15k/Sterling Silver Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond ring from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 15k yellow gold and sterling silver, this ring features 3 diamonds running horizontally across the ring's front su...
Category
1750s American Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Rose Gold "Snake" Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat rose gold "Snake" diamond ring containing 18 round full cut diamonds weighing .18pts. and 2 round rubies as eyes weighing .06pts. This ring is a size 6.5 but we will size t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karats Gold 4.8 Karat Heart Shaped Rose Tourmaline White Diamonds Love Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 0.09 Carat White Diamonds 4.8 Carat Rose Tourmaline Heart Shaped set in 18 Karats Rose and White Gold Ring
A beautiful design ring handcrafted in ...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, White Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
4ct Pear Cut Diamond Croc Tail Ring in Platinum and White diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
Making a strong yet playful statement, the croc tail ring is designed in platinum. Inside of the ring reveals an intricate crocodile skin filigree.
Available in 18ct white gold/ ...
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Rectangular Pink Opal And Oval Pink Tourmaline Inlay Cocktail Ring / 18k Yellow
Located in Pignola, IT
Rectangular Pink Opal And Oval Pink Tourmaline Inlay Cocktail Ring / 18k Yellow Gold
Pink Opal 12.25 Ct
Pink Tourmaline 3.09 Ct
Diamond 0.20 Ct
Category
2010s Brazilian Artisan Rings
Materials
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, 2.36 Carats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 3-stone engagement ring features a sparkling, cushion-shaped Ceylon blue sapphire weighing 2.36 carats! The sapphire has gorgeous medium-blue color and corresponding G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
8.57ct Colombian Emerald Forget Me Knot ring in 22ct yellow gold and platinum
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper one of a kind ring features an intense 8.57ct natural Columbian Emerald poised b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ombre Ultramarine Boulder Opal One of a Kind 22k Gold Ring, Lola Brooks, 2022
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Ring by jewelry maker Lola Brooks hand-fabricated in matte-finished 22k yellow gold featuring a breathtaking 5.84 carat ultramarine boulder opal with ombre coloration a...
Category
2010s American Artisan Rings
Materials
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Handcraft Frog 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This stunning 18kt white gold frog-shaped ring is a unique and playful piece that combines exceptional craftsmanship with luxurious detailing. Designed for those who appreciate both ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AJD Vintage Garnet and 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size 5.25
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exquisite Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Ring – Orange Blossom Setting
Discover the allure of this lovely vintage ring, elegantly crafted i...
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Rings
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Artisan Sterling Silver Aquamarine Chrome Diopside Iolite Branch Ring Size 8
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous tree branch ring is sterling silver with vermeil accenting.
It features a combination of a 12mm aquamarine, 6mm iolites and 2 to 3mm chr...
Category
Early 2000s North American Artisan Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Iolite, Sterling Silver
Ceylon Blue Sapphire Split-Shank Ring – 18.47ct Cabochon in 22K, Darlene deSedle
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vivid and regal, this 18.47ct Ceylon blue sapphire glows in a rich cornflower hue, cabochon cut to maximize its luminous depth. Set in a bold split-shank design crafted from 22K yell...
Category
2010s American Artisan Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian approx 4.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Monumental Georgian Statement
Outstanding and utterly beautiful this rare example from the Georgian period, 1790/1800 ca
Comes to us in fine original, wearable, condition
Flat wide c...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1760 Sentimental Rose Cut Diamond Ring Silver Gold Pansy Engraving
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sentimental diamond ring was created in the 18th century. Five old cut diamond roses are mounted in silver onto a gold ring engraved at the back. Each diamond is engraved on its...
Category
1760s Unknown Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Georgian/Victorian 1.00 CT Plus Rose Cut Diamond Three stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Stopping the Time
This extremely beautiful, rare Georgian /Victorian ring is 1800 ca
Marvellous mounting, one of the most desired in trilogy version, displaying the glorious workmans...
Category
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Natural Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
Experience nature's wonders with our breathtaking colorful gemstone Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Sapphire Ring. Crafted with precision and adorned with a mesmerizing array of gemstones...
Category
2010s African Artisan Rings
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum, Sterling ...
12.68ct Cushion Cut Emerald Forget Me Knot ring in 18ct yellow gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features an intense natural Emerald poised between sharp eagle style talons and embraced by powerful golden, emerald...
Category
2010s Oceanic Artisan Rings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.30 Carat Opal in Handmade 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 4.30 carat opal in this handmade 18k yellow gold ring is bursting with color! This gemstone displays flashes of bright green, orange, yellow, and the most highly-prized and rare ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1.00 Carat X Design Solitaire Satin and Polish Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
A bold and unique ring perfect for the innovative and elegant bride. This X ring is a fashion engagement ring with a mix of high polish and satin finish. This mounting was made to ho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Personalised Unisex Love Hercules Knot 18k Yellow Gold Handcrafted Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Unisex 18k yellow gold Hercules knot Ring, handcrafted in Italy by Rossella Ugolini, represents the eternal bond of love and commitment.
The intric...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Original 18K Yellow Gold Akoya Pearls and Diamond Nugget Ring, Pearls from Japan
Located in Austin, TX
Metal Quality: 18 kt Yellow Gold
Diamond Number: 1
Diamond Total Weight: .05 ct
Diamond Clarity: VS2 (excellent, eye clean)
Diamond Color: G (excellent, near colorless)
Diamond S...
Category
1990s American Artisan Rings
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Zertifizierter 1.50 Carat Diamant Verlobungsring
Located in Spiez, CH
Ein zauberhafter Ring aus edlem Rotgold, der durch seinen strahlend weissen Diamanten im Zentrum besticht. Das Design erinnert an eine zarte Blume, deren Blütenblätter den Diamanten ...
Category
2010s Swiss Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Imperial Topaz Diamond distinctive 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Imperial Topaz Magic Allure
Imperial topaz is also known as “precious topaz”. It is the most sought after natural topaz
Considered to be the colour of the setting sun, imperial topaz gets its name from the Russian Tsars...
Category
1790s European Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold
Gold Ring with Rubellite Solitaire
Located in Vannes, FR
Immerse yourself in timeless opulence with this exquisite gold ring, featuring a rubellite solitaire. This exceptional, carefully crafted piece is ...
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage Rings
Materials
Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt white gold ring with 1.02 ct Emerald and 1.84 ct pavé Diamonds
Located in Vittoria, IT
Handcrafted 18kt white gold ring with 1.02 Ct Emerald cut and 1.84 Ct diamond pavé
This extraordinary handmade ring is a perfect example of timeless elegance and refined craftsmans...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgian diamond cluster ring in 18k gold, Iberian ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Georgian iberian cluster ring in 18 karat gold, set with nine rose cut diamonds, including a larger central diamond. The diamonds are set on foils, gi...
Category
1780s Spanish Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Jade Ring Hand Carved Band Certified Untreated Size 6
Located in Southbury, CT
This ring was carved from a single piece of certified natural and untreated tricolor Burmese jadeite jade.
This simple, elegant, and expertly carved jade band...
Category
2010s Chinese Artisan Rings
Materials
Jade
Chrysoprase Oval Cabochon One of a Kind Gold Ribbon Ring, Barbara Heinrich 2024
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Ribbon Wrap Ring handmade by master jewelry artist Barbara Heinrich featuring a stunning 20.19 carat natural chalcedony oval cabochon bezel-set in Barbara's signature-f...
Category
2010s American Artisan Rings
Materials
Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Intaglio Seal Silver Signet Ring
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signet ring.
In solid silver.
Bezel-set with an antique 18th Century Wedgwood & Bentley black basalt stoneware intaglio seal.
The intaglio depicts Harpocrates stand...
Category
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Silver
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Oval Peridot Handcrafted Rope Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Oval Peridot Handcrafted Rope Ring. Available any size on order
Peridot Size: 7x5 mm.
Handcrafted 18K yellow gold rope essential peridot ring. The ov...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Horse Ring with a Ruby Eye, Containing 1 Round Ruby Weighing .04
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver horse ring with a ruby eye, containing 1 round ruby weighing .04pts. ring size is 9 and can be size to fit for free. weighing 11 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Materials
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Georgian Ruby and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is in gorgeous condition for an oldie! The ruby is a lovely pink colour and surrounding it is a shimmering halo of pearls. The split shoulders lead perfectly down to a simp...
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
AJD Unique Carved Green Tourmaline and Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exquisite Carved Green Tourmaline Ring in Custom Sterling Silver
Elevate your jewelry collection with this unique carved green tourmaline ring, set in a beautifully crafted custom-ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This sophisticated ring is crafted in a striking combination of 18kt yellow and white gold, designed to exude timeless elegance and refined luxury. The band-style setting features a ...
Category
1990s Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.02 Carat GIA Certified Alexandrite Chrysoberyl and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This GIA certified 2.02 carat alexandrite chrysoberyl is a truly spectacular, world-class gemstone with exceptional color that changes from rich dark green blue under fluorescent lighting to gorgeous purple in incandescent lighting. Fine alexandrites are rarer than fine diamonds, so a superior gem like this weighing over 2 carats, with such saturated color and exquisite proportions is undeniably a true collector gemstone. We set this impressive gem in a stunning 18k white gold design with straight baguette-cut diamonds on either side of the center stone, framed by brilliant white diamonds that continue down both sides of the split band. This ring is breathtaking from every angle! Accompanied by Gemological Institute of America Report #6157860775, it is an exceptionally rare gem in a timeless design to be treasured forever!
Ring size 6
Complimentary sizing as needed
Alexandrite oval...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Materials
Chrysoberyl, White Diamond, Diamond, Alexandrite, Gold, White Gold, 18k ...
Lantern Ring in Yellow Gold and Blue Topaz
Located in Cattolica, IT
An original lantern-shaped ring design made of 18-karat yellow gold with a satin finish.
The top of the ring, which is movable and jointed, is composed of a blue Topaz with a round f...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Topaz, 18k Gold
Modern 18k Yellow Gold 7 row Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern 18k Yellow Gold 7 row Diamond Ring
Specifications:
GEMSTONE: 65 round Diamonds
carat total weight: .65pts.
diamond quality: ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14k Gold Turquoise Nugget Ring Kingman
Located in Wallkill, NY
This 14k gold ring features a Beautiful Kingman Turquoise nugget that will add a pop of color to any outfit. The unique shape of the nugget and the intricate details of the band make...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Rings
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold
1 Carat Organic Oval Turquoise Brown Teal Green Ring 24K Gold & Sterling
Located in Bozeman, MT
1 Carat Organic Oval Turquoise Brown Teal Green Ring 24K Gold & Sterling
Unisex 24K, Sterling Ring Handmade by Prehistoric Works
Ring details:
Turquoise - 1 ct
24K Gold - 1.90 grams
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
Georgian 18th Century Signet Ring with Ancient Roman Nicolo Intaglio of Hercules
Located in London, GB
A superb ancient Roman nicolo intaglio set in a late 18th century gold signet ring. Nicolo intaglios are a particular type of intaglio ma...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Rings
Georgian 2 carat total weight diamond 18k yellow gold silver cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Georgian cluster ring showcases 2 carats of luminous old mine cut diamonds, set in elegant 18k yellow gold and silver craftsmanship.
Center stone: 8 old mine cut diamonds
Tota...
Category
1820s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Forget Me Knot Oval Cut Emerald Ring 1 Carat in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features a glorious claw set oval cut emerald, embraced by small golden ropes, converging to two knots and round bri...
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Solitaire Style Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Natural sourced emerald
oval or round shape * you choose your own stone! Contact us to select your own stone
Knotted band
Petal detail
Comes in luxury packaging
Can be made in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Artisan Rings
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Sugarloaf 1.25ct Cabochon Emerald Knot Ring in Platinum/ rose or yellow gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features a deliciously green sugarloaf emerald set with eagle style talons and embraced by powerful-gold, knotted ro...
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rainbow Sapphire Emerald Semiprecious Stone Made in Italy 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Rainbow Sapphire Emerald Semiprecious Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Made in Italy
This multicolor eternity ring is set from 17 stones. It has yellow, orang...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Iolite, Emerald, Aquamarine, Amethyst, ...
Cartier Nouvelle Vague Crossover Band Ring White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cartier size : 56
The Cartier Nouvelle Vague Crossover Band Ring is a stunning expression of modern artistry and timeless elegance. Crafted from luxurious **18kt white gold**, this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Rings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Green Tourmaline and Red Garnet Three-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow and Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unusual 3-stone cocktail ring features a large, 8.74 carat emerald-cut olive green tourmaline set with rich, red garnet side stones set in 18k yellow and rose gold. The center t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow 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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