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Rings For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Revival
Style: Empire
Georgian Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian 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 di...
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Georgian Memorial Memento Gold and Gem Set Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1827 18K Yellow Gold Memorial, Memento Ring, measuring 5/8 X 1/2 inch across the top, set with Pearls and having a a tiny bit of hair set under Glass in the center of the ring ...
Category
1820s British George III Antique Rings
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly wonderful Georgian diamond ring. The ring features five chunky rose cut diamonds that graduate in size with the largest in the centre. The ring is of continental...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Egyptian Revival Fashion Ring with Natural Green Tourmaline
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Egyptian revival ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with natural green tourmaline, 2,49 carats, 9.5x6.7mm. It belongs to Mesopotam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Rings
Materials
Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gol...
Zolotas Greek Four Rams Cocktail Ring In 21Kt Yellow Gold With Blue Lapis Lazuli
By Zolotas
Located in Miami, FL
Rams cocktail ring designed by Zolotas.
A sculptural cocktail ring, created in Athens Greece by the jewelry makers of Zolotas, back in the late 1970's. This gorgeous ring is a real statement designed in three dimensions with ancient Greek patterns of four rams heads. This unusual ring has been crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 21 karats with brushed, hammered, textured and frosted finishes.
Lapis lazuli: Mounted in bezel settings, with 2 spherical cabochon cuts of 10 mm carved from natural blue lapis lazuli, with a weight of about 12 carats.
Weight: 13.95 Grams, (8.94 Dwt).
Size: 6 and may be sized on request.
Measurements: 24 mm by 28 mm (0.95 x 1.10 Inches) and raise 15 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with Greek marks, the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "ZOLOTAS GREECE 22KT .916".
History of Zolotas
The firm of Zolotas, was founded in Athens in 1895 by Efthimios Zolotas. The jewelry of Zolotas is very well known for their designs inspired by Greek antiquity. In the 1950, they made the decision to create the trademark and branches out into international markets. It was also during this era that the jewelry House of Zolotas began crafting what would become their ancient Greek signature style. In a gorgeous combination of modern and ancient styles. The high karat gold jewelry...
Category
1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Etruscan Style Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This 18K yellow gold ring features a stunning cabochon emerald at its center, accented with diamonds. The band is adorned with intricate Etruscan-inspired designs, blending timeless ...
Category
2010s Etruscan Revival Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18k Gold Panther Ring Ruby Eye & Diamonds. Leopard Pounce
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
The ring is captivating and a rare example of the Spanish designer Carrera Y Carrera's work. Extremely rare ring. Only one currently for sale.
The ring is stamped 256803 for its in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Etruscan Revival Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Kt Black and White Gold Diamonds Gothic Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
This ring has a Gothic design inspiration and it's made in 18 Kt gold, black in the top side and white at the bottom and inside.
The total weight is gr. 11,40
It is decorated with f...
Category
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgian Garnet Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming eternity ring originally dating back to the Georgian period. A 15ct yellow gold mount plays host to 35 square calibrated garnets; all of which possess a rich ...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1800 18K Giardinetti "Garden" Ring of Diamonds, Emeralds and Rubies
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare and wonderful Georgian giardinetti ring, Italian for "little garden", is artfully set in silver with colored stones and 18K gold of diamonds...
Category
1810s English George III Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring. This gorgeous Georgian ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and silver top. The ring features 3...
Category
17th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late Georgian Mourning Band Ring Size U (63)
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful 15ct yellow gold mourning ring from the late Georgian era. This piece has been expertly enamelled in black, white and gold aroun...
Category
1810s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Band Ring
Located in Troy, MI
Made from rich 18 karat yellow gold with fun, textured design, this band is a joy to wear! Having a granulated (from Latin: granum = “grain”) surface this ring gives a nod to the Etr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.88ct Ruby Cabochon & Rose-cut Diamonds studded 18K Pink Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Prepare to be captivated by the sheer elegance of this exquisite Statement Ring, guaranteed to steal your heart at first glance!
At the heart of this ring lies a magnificent 1.88 Ca...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgian Gold Carnelian Swivel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Georgian Gold Carnelian Swivel Ring
sweet carnelian ring which swivels round!
The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in an Howard’s Antique...
Category
19th Century European Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Spectacular Signet Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1911, 18k top, 14k band. This gorgeous 18k yellow gold signet ring features an armorial with the motto Tien Ta Foy… "Steadfast Faith" With generous size, scale, and heft, the bold town and country look is underscored by striking royal blue enamel. The look is vintage chic at its Renaissance Revival best. Finely made, this ring is in excellent condition.
Noted: The shank and top are originally separate pieces.
Stone Details: Beautiful blue enamel
Remark: "The boyfriend shirt, the boyfriend jacket, the boyfriend watch...
Category
1910s Renaissance Revival Vintage Rings
Materials
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monica Rossi Milan for Anaconda Cocktail Ring 19Kt Yellow Gold 5.79 Cts Iolites
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Monica Rossi for Anaconda.
Beautiful piece, created in Milano Italy by the famed jewelry designer Monica Rossi. This unusual ri...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Baroque Revival Rings
Materials
Iolite, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Florentine Engraved East to West Diamond Lattice Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This ring will surely turn heads at your next event or outing! It offers a statement while still holding classic elements to give it charm and sparkle. This piece was handmade by a f...
Category
2010s Italian Revival Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Enamel Mourning Ring, English, circa 1781
Located in London, GB
Georgian 'urn' blue enamel mourning ring. Set centrally with a crystal covered rounded marquise shape plaque in a closed back rubover setting, enc...
Category
1780s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Enamel
Pineapple Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The Pineapple ring is a white gold of 10 grams weight ring full with diamonds in the center a 1 carat Diamond and surrounded with more than 30 diamonds ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Baroque Revival Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
C1820 Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Bow Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This exquisite early 19th century hand carved diamond and sapphire cluster ring is set in silver and gold. During this early period in the 19th century, stones took center stage. Thr...
Category
1810s English Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gold posy ring, 'A true Friends gift', 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'A true friends gift', English. The slim D-shape band engraved to the interior in enamelled italic script 'A true friends gift’, approximately 2.4mm in width. Tested ...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Vintage Egyptian Revival 7.80 Carats Carved Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an antique circular cluster atop vintage cathedral shoulders. Centering an oval emerald cabochon weighing approximately 6.80 carats - bluis...
Category
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Georgian 18K Gold & Silver Diamond & Blue Glass Scorpio Firmament Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian diamond, Bristol blue glass, silver and rosy yellow gold ring, comprising forty-four rose cut diamonds, and a panel of Bristol blue glass, set in silver, to an 18 karat ro...
Category
1820s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.71 Carat Georgian Style Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, 22ct yellow gold, old cushion cut diamond ring. The setting of the ring is in a Georgian style and the band features wonderful foliate detail. The 22ct yellow go...
Category
1920s Georgian Vintage Rings
Materials
Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18k White Gold 2.83 Ct Royal Blue Oval Sapphire Ring Set With 4 Marquise Diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
Like the name, the Rosalie ring evokes the unparalleled beauty of roses. Soft and subtle, this engagement ring is inspired by the flower par excellence dedicated to the love of the b...
Category
2010s French Empire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgian Garnet Seal Ring, c.1800s
Located in London, GB
A true piece of history, this extraordinary ring dates back to the early 1800s in the Georgian period. Sat atop the ring a seal of garnet features the imprint of a lady. The imprint ...
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Tiger's Eye Ring One-of-a-kind
Located in London, GB
Vintage 14k Gold Tiger's Eye Ring One-of-a-kind
This vintage cushioned tiger's eye ring with 14k gold details and band is a striking yet wearable piece, perfect for any occasion. Ma...
Category
20th Century Revival Rings
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold
Victor Mayer Round Signet Ring Blue Layered Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 10 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Round Signet Ring Blue Layered Onyx (So-Called Nicolo) 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 10 mm
About signet rings:
Signet rings have a tradition that goes back to antiquity. Ou...
Category
2010s German Baroque Revival Rings
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Old European Cut Diamond Ring in 14k Pink Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14k Pink Gold
Style: Statement Ring
Ring Size: 8.75 (resizing available for a fee)
Total Weight: 5.2 Grams
Diamond Count: 1 old European cut
Diamon...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Zorab Creation, the Jezebel Marquis Amethyst and Blue Topaz Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
Just as mysterious as the Phoenician princess was, so too is the Jezebel Marquis ring, a Zorab Creation.
Shrouded in the hues of an ancient night is a se...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Revival Antique Rings
Materials
Zircon, Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Blue Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian 2.0 Ct Natural Sapphire 2.40 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful Georgian ring is 1790 ca.
Made of 18 Kt gold with silver potions
Round head overwhelmed by antique Flemish cut Diamonds for a total estimate of 2.40 Ct full of sparkle...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Rose Gold Serpent Ring with Natural Raspberry Pink Red Tourmaline
Located in Berlin, DE
This Serpent ring is in 18 karat rose gold with natural raspberry pink red tourmaline, 4.28 carats, 105x82mm. It belongs to Mesopotamian collection. This ring will be custom made in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
Georgian Golden Topaz, Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking round golden topaz is a pale yellow colour and is set in a gorgeous halo of seed pearls. It is modelled in 9 carat gold and has lovely decorative shoulders and ridged b...
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Topaz, Pearl, Gold
11.80 Carats Total Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring in White Gold & Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A vintage cocktail ring, showcasing a 3.80 carats rectangular emerald certified by AGL as Colombian minor. Accented by baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 8.00 carats ...
Category
1970s American Empire Vintage Rings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
Sultanato Ring in 18k Gold with Tanzanites, Sapphires and Aquamarines
Located in Miami, FL
Ottoman design ring, 10 grams solid gold 18k, of two flour tower, one central tanzanite of 0,35 k, then two tanzanites each lateral side, sapphires and aquamarines.
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Empire Antique Rings
Materials
Tanzanite, Sapphire, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Ring Bague au Firmament Diamonds Enamel 18K Gold Ø6.75 US / 11.5 gr
Located in SE
Very likely French Ring, a variety of Bague au Firmamen late 18th. -early 19th. cent.
From 1775, jewelry with blue enamel backgrounds became popular in Europe, especially in England...
Category
Late 18th Century European Empire Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
Zolotas Tiger Eye Ring
By Zolotas
Located in Paris, FR
Lion Heads Ring in 18K Gold and Tiger Eye. Signed Zolotas - Circa 1970
Category
1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Rings
Materials
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Florentine Engraved Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
The Paraiba Tourmaline is the rarest gemstone in the jewelry world today. It is a copper-bearing tourmaline with the element turning it a wonderful shade of tropical blue. This fanta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 14k and Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Urn Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exceptional and unusual memorial urn ring from the Georgian (ca1779) era! Crafted in 14k gold and sterling silver, this piece is richly detailed and serves as a fine example of th...
Category
1750s American Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Georgian Mourning Memorial Gold and Hair Navette Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1850 14 - 15k Yellow Gold Mourning Memorial ring, in a Navette shape measuring 1 1/8 inch in length X 5/8 inch wide, light color woven hai...
Category
1850s English Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Gold
Antique Gryllos Cameo Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Renaissance Revival Cameo Ring: Explore the exquisite craftsmanship of this antique Renaissance revival ring (circa 1850), featuring a cameo of a gryllos, a multi-headed animal and human composite set in a substantial 18k gold mounting adorned with hand painted black and white...
Category
Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Roman + Jules Ruby and Diamond Band Set in 14k White and Yellow Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Roman + Jules Ruby and Diamond Band set in 14K White and Yellow Gold
This antique-inspired wide Ruby and Diamond band design has milgrain detailin...
Category
2010s American Etruscan Revival Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Light Turquoise Faience Frog Set in Sterling Silver Egyptian Motif Ring
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
Contemporary Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Egyptian Revival Cartouche Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a slim cartouche shape featuring champlevé enamel hieroglyphics
Depicting a bird, anch, bowl, and other forms with linear surround
Completed by rounded shoulders
With h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Fire Opal Silver Ring Red Mexican Opal Gemstone Gothic Style gift christmas
Located in Berlin, DE
Blackened and gold plated silver ring with natural Fire Opal
opal origin - Mexico
opal weight - 0.55 carats
opal measurements - 0.20 x 0.28 in / 5 x 7 mm
ring weight - 2.88 grams
r...
Category
2010s German Gothic Revival Rings
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Silver
Museum Quality Antique Georgian Black Enamel Pearl Memorial Ring
Located in London, GB
Georgian pearl and black enamel memorial ring. Set to centre with an oblong crystal slice covering plaited hair in a closed back setting, encircled by a row of ten half seed pearls w...
Category
1820s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Seventeenth Century Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Sard intaglio of Athene holding Nike. The “large” intaglio is set in 15 ct gold ca 1820.
Measurement of bezel:19 x 17 mm
Size 7
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Gold
Castellani Old Mine Cut Diamond 18kt Gold Cleopatra Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
A charming old mine cut diamond circa 1880 is bezel set into the Castellani® Cleopatra ring using our 18kt Terra-Cotta Red™ Gold with a bright polish.
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Era Ring circa 1825 18 Karat Yellow Gold Memorial Hair Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Antique Georgian era memorial ring (circa 1825) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Natural pearls measuring (average) 2.5mm border an oval compartment that holds natural hair. The pearls are in very good condition showing good luster. The glass case protecting the braided hair is in excellent condition and free of cracks or chips.
The ring is a wonderful example of Georgian era memorial jewelry...
Category
1820s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Florentine Engraved Tanzanian Zircon and Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This beautiful, hand-made ring comes from a family jeweler outside of Florence, Italy. It is rich with warm color and regal detail and each individual line is engraved by hand along ...
Category
2010s Italian Etruscan Revival Rings
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian hardstone cameo ring, the oval-shaped layered agate cameo, measuring approximately 27 by 17mm, and depicting the finely carved profile ...
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Rings
Materials
Agate, Rose Gold
Gothic Style 1.35 Ct Old Mine Diamond 14 KT Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gothic Cross
This outstanding Gothic inspired, custom made vintage ring is artful hand crafted of solid 14 Kt gold, marked inside with assay and maker marks, it was made on commissio...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
8th Dynasty Ring, a Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
From the banks of the Egyptian river Nile, lotus flowers once grew. This was the legendary 8th Dynasty's sacred flower, opening each morning and closing each night, symbolizing regen...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Revival Antique Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Palladium
Antique Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful cluster ring originally dating back to the Georgian period. The antique piece showcases a single round faceted old European cut diamond at the centre of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
22k Gold Egyptian Revival Emerald and Garnet Movable Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This Egyptian revival ring mounts a 3-carat cabochon cut natural emerald, set in 22 karat solid gold. Featuring 2 cabochon cut garnet gemstones along the ring shank. The emerald disp...
Category
20th Century Egyptian Revival Rings
Materials
Emerald, Garnet, 22k Gold
18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Filigree Ring
By Esther Eyre
Located in London, GB
Breath-taking filigree ring in 18 carat yellow gold with diamond brilliants. Please note this item is made to order and a similar but not identical piece can be made. Allow four week...
Category
2010s British Baroque Revival Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Georgian Diamond Enameled Urn Mourning Hair Locket Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
This exceptional memorial urn ring from the Georgian era (ca1779) is quite an unusual piece! Crafted in 18kt rose gold, the ring is richly detailed, and s...
Category
1770s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 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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