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Rings For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Revival
Style: Empire
Georgian 1770s Enamel and Hair Miniature Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The face of the ring features a wonderful hair work urn which sits underneath a willow tree and is set on an ivory plaque...
Category
1770s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Pearl and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Georgian 15ct gold pearl and ruby cluster ring. The central ruby is surrounded by four large natural half pearls which themselves ar...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Georgian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 15ct yellow gold Georgian ring. The ring features a central rich red ruby with a bright white old cut diamond on each shoulder. The gemstones sit in closed back s...
Category
1830s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique Mid-18th Century Table-Cut Diamond Jardinière Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period table-cut diamond giardinetto ring in the form of a flower, in sterling silver and 18k gold. France
* Includes letter of a...
Category
1750s French Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1830's 18 Karat Gold Ring Enamel Paste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This ring has been handcrafted in the 1830's. It is set with green and red paste stones and decorated with black enamwl.
Category
1830s George III Antique Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
7.40 Carats Pear Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds Big Ring In 14K White Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
This beautiful ring features IGI Certified 3 Carats [1.50 Carats x 2 Pieces] Pear Shape Natural Diamonds with Surrounding diamonds are Round Brilliant Cut weighing 4.40 Carats In Hal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gaetano Chiavetta 1.07 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Winged Angel Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful ring masterfully brought to life by the world-renowned antique jewellery re-designer Gaetano Chiavetta. The ring is handcrafted in 18ct yellow gold and silv...
Category
20th Century English Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A Georgian Bague au Firmament blue enamel and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian Bague au Firmament blue enamel and diamond ring, the oval blue enamel set to the centre with an oval rose-cut diamond, surrounded by six round rose-cut diamonds all diamo...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Georgian diamond and enamel memorial ring, circa 1790.
Located in London, GB
Georgian diamond and enamel memorial ring. Centrally composed of an oval plaque of dark blue engine turned enamel, the centre set with three cushi...
Category
1790s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
2.32ct 14K Dark Green Emerald Georgian Styled Black Rhodium Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is an elegant, natural emerald solitaire emerald-cut engagement ring/right-hand ring in 14K yellow gold, with a black rhodium rim. This gorgeous solitaire ring carries a fu...
Category
2010s Zambian Georgian Rings
Materials
Emerald, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Georgian Mourning Ring, hallmarked 1821
Located in London, GB
This mourning ring is an unusual and rare piece of history from the Georgian period. Hallmarked 1821, the words ‘In memory of DF’ is found across the centre of the ring within the t...
Category
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Gold Ring Rose Diamonds Inscription Dated 1809 Rose Diamond Initials
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The octagonal ring features initials made out of silver and set with rose diamonds. The initials are underlaied with fabric and covered by the original bevelled glas in an octagonal ...
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Era Blue Glass Diamond Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive late 18th century, circa 1790, silver-topped gold ring is vertically set with a large cobalt blue glass plaque centered with three old cut diamonds set in silver cut ...
Category
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond
Georgian Style Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, 18ct yellow gold, rose cut diamond ring. The ring is in a Georgian style and the band features wonderful foliate detail. Al...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Green Emerald Two-Tone Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A 3.5mm round green emerald centers this rare antique two-tone ring set in 18K yellow gold and silver and accented with intricate hand-engraved details. Circa mid-19th century.
Category
Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
BUCCELLATI Etched Squared Cocktail Ring In 18Kt White Gold With Diamonds
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Buccellati.
Beautiful classic ring, made in Milan Italy, by the famous jewelry house of Buccellati. This squared cocktail ring was carefully crafted in soli...
Category
1980s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Unusual Antique French 18K Gold Portrait Miniature Ring 18th Century Belcher
Located in London, GB
This highly unusual antique gold ring features a late 18th century French portrait miniature attached to a multi-strand belcher-link chain.
Portrait miniature rings were, for the m...
Category
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Macle Diamond Scarab Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold and sterling silver ring. This imposing yellow gold ring is a large scarab style, with the body of the scarab set with an oval cabachon gr...
Category
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...
Georgian Style Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring 18 KT/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
This gorgeous Victorian period Georgian style Diamond ring is 1900 ca
Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with silver portions
Modelled as a s...
Category
20th Century European Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian 18 Karat Gold, Enamel and Seed Pearl Mourning Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An 18kt yellow gold, black enamel, and seed pearl mourning ring dating to 1817. The piece centres on a piece of likely Essex crystal which sits atop of the letters 'WF' cut from gold. Surrounding this crystal is halo of seed pearls set in a bed of black and white enamel. The beauty of this piece is that the ring is entirely as it was manufactured 200 years ago, with the shank unaltered, evidenced by the uninterrupted patterns on the piece. An absolutely stunning piece of Georgian era jewellery...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Pearl, Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Amethyst ring silver Natural Purple LOTR style Gothic gift Sphere Oracul
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver rhodium plated ring with natural Amethyst sphere
gemstone origin - Brazil
sphere diameter - 0.43 in / 11 mm
ring weight - 6.03 grams
ring size - 6 US
Category
2010s German Gothic Revival Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Georgian Enamel Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique, circa 1790 / 1810, rose 14K gold long ring features a painted enamel pastoral scene (idealized country life) of a peasant girl carrying a basket of greens. The painted enamel miniature is set in a sky blue enamel frame embellished with cobalt blue rosettes highlighted by rose cut diamonds.
A very rare Georgian era ring...
Category
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
10k White Gold Pearl & Amethyst Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This stunning ring has been set with one Cultured Pearl & two Amethysts measuring 4.25mm (0.17") and 3.25mm (0.13"). They have been hand set into this delightful Trilogy setting the ...
Category
2010s British Georgian Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Corundum Blue Sapphire Signet Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold Corundum Cornflower Blue Sapphire signet ring. It depicts a ring with an oval faceted shaped Corundum Blue Sapphire (8.43 carats ) embedded in the center s...
Category
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Foiled Sapphire and Rose Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period sapphire and diamond ring, the central foil-backed sapphire flanked by tapering rose-cut diamonds in a carved mounting, in sterling silver and 18k gold.
F...
Category
1820s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18K Gold French 1960’s Frosted Glass Cameo Ring Renaissance Revival
Located in London, GB
A superb and unusual glass cameo ring made in Paris, circa 1960. The ring is rather large in scale, crafted in 18K gold and weighing a seriously impressive 29 grams. In the centre rests a bright orange “pate de verre” (moulded glass paste) cameo with a frosted glass effect to the front and a faceted underside. The cameo depicts the bust of a woman in classical style wearing a wreath of flowers and grapes.
The ring head features an openwork gallery which takes the form of circles which are enamelled in black. There is a white and black enamelled floral motif on each shoulder with chased crosshatching in typical Renaissance style.
This impressive ring is particularly unusual due to the fact that incorporates a variety of revival styles into the design, for example the 17th century style shoulders with the Art Deco era frosted glass classical bust.
UK size Q, US size 8 1/2
29g, French hallmarked 18K gold...
Category
1960s French Renaissance Revival Vintage Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Solid 14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal & Blue Topaz Georgian Style customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This stunning ring has been set with one 4.25mm (0.17") Colorful Opal and two 3.25mm (0.13") Deep London Blue Topazes. They have been hand set into this delightful Trilogy setting th...
Category
2010s British Georgian Rings
Materials
Opal, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jay Strongwater Gold Beauty and the Beast Baroque Cocktail Ring, Enamel, Crystal
Located in Milford, DE
A colorful statement ring straight out of a fairy tale! This stylish accessory features a magical scroll design, painted in green enamel and accented wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Baroque Revival Rings
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Dark Turquoise Egyptian Faience Frog Ring, Sterling Silver with Egyptian Motif
Located in London, GB
The Goddess of childbirth and fertility the Heqet frog breathes life into all who wear it.
The strength of the belief in Heket’s powers to protect women in childbirth and the body ...
Category
2010s British Egyptian Revival Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Castellani Pink Agate 19th Century Hercules Cameo 18kt Gold Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
An interesting Pink color agate 19th Century cameo depicting Hercules and the Nemean Lion (on Hercules’ head). Nemean Lion symbolizes the need to have a strong exterior and not let o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Rings
Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
Category
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
GIA Certified Vintage Carved Jadeite Jade & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Vintage Carved Jadeite Jade with Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Platinum Statement Ring. Size 5.75, adjustable.
Details:
Item Type: Statement Ring
Metal: Platinum
Size...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Pat de Verre Scarab in Massive 14kt Yellow Gold Mounting
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian Revival Patte de Verre Scarab mounted in Massive 14kt Yellow Gold double ridged Mounting. Scarab dating to the 1920's - Ring to the 1960's. Size 8.75. Rule the Nile - es...
Category
1960s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Florentine Engraved Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This regal eternity band was handcrafted by a family jeweler outside of Florence, Italy. It features delicate, Florentine engraving with each line scratched into the gold by hand to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian 18ct Gold Enamel Mourning Ring - London 1826
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
A superb 198 year old ring fully hallmarked for manufacture in London 1826, designed as a mourning ring commemorating the passing for a gentleman ‘John Milnes Waraker’ in 1826.
Craf...
Category
1820s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Georgian Diamond and Carved Agate Gold Memorial Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1780, 22k, England. This exceptional Georgian memorial ring features 1.50 carats of finely cut diamonds surrounding a carved agate featur...
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Judith Ripka Bloodstone Intaglio Ring with Diamonds
By Judith Ripka
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 18K yellow gold Signet Ring by Judith Ripka is centered around an oval shaped soldier's profile intaglio in bloodstone measuring 16mm X 12mm. Deriving its styling cues from anci...
Category
Late 20th Century American Etruscan Revival Rings
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 18th Century Stuart Crystal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Presenting a highly detailed and rare cluster ring from the early stages of the 18th century. This antique piece showcases a centralised crystal with an embedded floral motif encircl...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique C.1795 Yellow Gold Blue and White Enamel Locket Front Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique C.1795 Yellow Gold Blue and White Enamel Locket Front Ring
inscribed “jane mary roper died 16 feb 1795”
sweet and charming enamel ring
The item comes without the box in t...
Category
1790s British George I Antique Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Natural Ruby Table Cut Iberian 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This antique Ruby ring is Georgian period, classy Iberian example of the era in a rosette shape – hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold, tests as 18/20 KT
It has a flat large crown set wi...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Gold Mourning Ring Inscibed 1809 Orient Pearls Enamel Weeping Willow Urn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This ring was made in the first decade of the nineteenth century. In an oval frame decorated with oriental pearls we see an enamel painting an urn surrounded by a weeping willow
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Rings
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
AGL Certified 30 Carat No Heat Ceylon Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 30 Carat no Heat Ceylon Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring In Platinum
This unheated star sapphire ring boasts a 30 carat natural blue sapphire center stone with cabochon-ova...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Revival Rings
Materials
Star Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning diamond cluster ring dating back to the Georgian period. At the centre of the face we find a chunky table-cut diamond in a four clawed setting. This impressiv...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian 1771 22K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Amethyst Hairwork Urn Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian amethyst, enamel, hairwork, and yellow gold ring, comprising nine cushion shaped amethysts, glazed hairwork panel, and black enamel, in 22 karat and 18 karat yellow gold. ...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Second Etruscan Revival Figural Ram Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby Eyes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This striking figural ring is sort of a modified ouroboros -- the ancient round symbol of a snake eating its own tail -- only here the snake has the head of a ram. This whimsical ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Rings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival 925 Silver Pharaoh Ankh Crook and Flail Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful Egyptian Revival cartouche ring depicting a sitting pharaoh with Egyptian symbols. The pharaoh is holding a crook and flail in his hands, th...
Category
Late 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Rings
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Etruscan Revival 18k Yellow Gold 1.05ct Bezel Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Sapphire- Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Clean Nice Blue Color - 7x5mm - 1.05ct (approx.)
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold
Weight: 6.21 Grams
Ring Size: 9.5...
Category
20th Century Etruscan Revival Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Crystal and Enamel 18 Carat Engraved Memorial Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This memorial band is a wonderful example of a Georgian piece of jewellery. The man detail in this ring is the crystal cabochon set into the 18 carat gold band and the black enamel that circles the stone and all the way around the band. The outside of the band says 'in memory of' with raised gold letters. The inside of the ring has n inscription which reads 'my revered mother, Sarah Smith...
Category
1810s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Crystal, 18k Gold
Georgian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Mourning Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central old cut diamond and surrounded by five natural pearls and a border of black enamel. Each twisted s...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite cluster ring featuring a centralised antique cushion-cut diamond radiating a captivating white hue. This principal stone is elegantly collet-set whilst bein...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Old mine cut Diamond centering a yellow gold 18K ring.
Maker's mark Ilias Lalaounis.
Category
Late 20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Georgian Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful double heart ring taken from the Georgian period. This antique piece has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features a striking red ruby, alongside a chunky rose-cut diamond; both of which are surrounded by tiny matching stones of their counterpart. Atop we find an open crown motif set with vibrant emeralds and a deep blue sapphire at the centre, adding a rich array of colour to the design. The ring is made complete by an intricate gold band...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubellite Grecian Style 18Kt Gold Ring with Alexander the Great and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Rubellite Grecian - Ancient Style ring, handcrafted in 18Kt Gold Ring, with Alexander the Great and Diamonds. The simple base of the ring, the carv...
Category
2010s Greek Greek Revival Rings
Materials
Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Georgian Table Cut Diamond Inscribed Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A very unusual and special diamond ring from the Georgian (ca1820) era! This rare single stone piece features a lovely and romantic design crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold. A sparkling old Tablet Cut diamond rests at the center, held within a wide, squared bezel frame. The diamond weighs approximately 0.68ct and the unique cut sparkles beautifully within the open-backed setting. The squared centerpiece rests at the center of a solid gold band which has a special inscription that carries around the entire exterior and interior length of the band. Engraved along the outside, the sentimental message reads: "United hearts death only parts" while the inside reads "Fear God and Love me." Also found along the shank is the letter "M" which could have been part of a makers mark or hallmark that was removed to add the personalized inscription. A beautiful and romantic antique ring...
Category
1820s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Scarab Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 1 Moonstone 24.17 ct, 2 Rhodolites 0.67 ct
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the characteristic scarab motif, these colourful gems have been considered as lucky charms si...
Category
2010s German Egyptian Revival Rings
Materials
Garnet, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Georgian 1830s 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Pansy Locket Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian pearl, turquoise, and yellow gold ring, comprising one seed pearl, and 5 turquoise cabochons, in 18 karat yellow gold.
This endearing ring is set to the centre with a sh...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Crystal Silver Ring Raw Uncut Ghost Grey Natural Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Sapphire Crystal
sapphire origin - Sri Lanka
crystal measurements - 0.12 х 0.2 х 0.35 in / 5 х 6 х 15 mm
ring weight - 3.72 grams
ring size - 7.75 US
Category
2010s German Gothic Revival Rings
Materials
Crystal, Sapphire, Silver
5.51 Carats Ruby Cabochon Ring with a Diamond Halo
Located in London, GB
The hand-picked cabochon ruby at the centre of this vintage-style ring is enough to take your breath away, thanks to its large size and charming pinkish red colour. Accentuating its ...
Category
20th Century British Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow 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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