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Rings For Sale
Style: Artisan
Style: Georgian
Brazilian Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
1990s Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
PHILIPPE SPENCER 20K Gold Hand & Anvil Forged 10 x 1.5mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Key West, FL
PLEASE NOTE: PHILIPPE SPENCER NEVER DISCOUNTS its pricing. REQUESTS FOR DISCOUNTS / OFFERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. IF YOU LOVE OUR ONE-OF-A-KIND WORK, BUY IT BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE DOES.
PHILIPPE-SPENCER - 10 X 1.5mm Solid 20K Gold Hand-Forged Statement Band. Heavy Matte Exterior, Mirror Polished Interior. Each is a unique one-of-a-kind work of art. This PHILIPPE SPENCER solid 20K Gold Hand Made band...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Materials
Gold
Owl Diamonds Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
0.90 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring 14 Karat White Gold with Diamonds.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round Sapphire AAA brilliant deep Blue color 0.90 cts.
Total diamonds 0.40 carat G H-VS
14k White Gold 2.50 Grams,
Finger Size 7
All stones are natural and none treated.
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Georgian Rose Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Foiled rose gold diamond Marquise Shape ring, featuring a central marquise diamond surrounded by rose cut diamonds.
Shoulders are ornately carved with floral and natural motifs.
R...
Category
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Rockrageous Gold Rutilated Quartz, Pearl, Rhodonite, Citrine Cluster Ring
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Rockrageous Gold Rutilated Quartz, Mother of Pearl, Rhodonite, Citrine, Tourmaline, and Cognac Quartz Cluster Ring
Stephen’s heart and passion g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Materials
Gold
Georgian rose cut diamond 18k yellow gold silver ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Georgian ring showcases 7 luminous rose cut diamonds, set in a timeless design crafted in 18k yellow gold and silver.
Center stone: 7 rose cut diamonds
Weight: Approximately ....
Category
1820s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
AJD Exciting Emerald Cut 12CT Amethyst & Sterling Ring February Birthstone!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Captivating 12CT Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring in Sterling Silver
Discover the beauty of this exciting 12CT Emerald Cut Amethyst and Sterling Silver ring, featuring a stunning 16x12MM ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Dubini Pietra Sodalite Gem Stone of Harmony Peace 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI ring from the 'Pietra' collection features a smoothly cut sodalite set in 18K yellow gold.
STONE OF HARMONY
Sodalite, a member of the feldspathoid mineral group, captiv...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Snake Shaped Long Ring With Ruby & Sapphire With Pave Diamonds In Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:9.200g,
Diamond:0.49ct,
Ruby:0.03ct,
Sapphire:0.11ct,
Size: US-7"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4ct Emerald Cut Forget Me Knot ring in 18k
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive.
This showstopper ring features an intense green oval cut 4ct Emerald embraced North, South, East, West by gold...
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Materials
Emerald, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Handcraft Heart Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20k California Gold 6mm Textured Wedding Band Handmade by Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This 20k gold wedding band is handcrafted from 100% natural California gold by Bracken Jewelers in Venice, California. Named "River Rock", this 6mm ring offers understated boldness w...
Category
2010s American Artisan Rings
Materials
Gold
20k California Gold 8mm Textured Wedding Band Handmade by Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Ethically made yellow gold wedding band, crafted from responsibly-mined natural California river gold. Stamped inside with a hallmark of the California grizzly bear.
Emulating the r...
Category
2010s American Artisan Rings
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver "Dolphin" Ring with a Sapphire Eye
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver "Dolphin" ring with a sapphire eye, containing 2 round sapphires weighing .07pts. matte finish ring size is 7 and can be size to fit for free.
Category
2010s American Artisan Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Estate Sajen Sterling Pink Mother of Pearl Ring Size 7
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous ring is a product of Sajen.
It is sterling silver and features a huge 16x31mm faceted pink mother of pearl accented by 4mm pearls.
The face of this ring measures 1 11/...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Fine Antique Chinese Carved A-Grade Mottled Green Jadeite Archers Thumb Ring
Located in Richmond, CA
Fine antique Chinese hand carved jadeite archer's thumb ring with natural mottled emerald green color inclusions on white ground, the natural jadeite material is translucent and untr...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Rings
Materials
Jade
Boulder Opal Ring Triple Gold Band 22k 18k Gold
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
This Boulder opal ring has blue green fire with an undulating roof surface making it organic looking, and preserving the raw nature of the opal gem....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Cat's Eye Cabochon Gypsy Ring – 22K Yellow Gold, Sri Lankan
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A striking blend of nature’s magic and bold design, this Sri Lankan cat’s-eye gemstone (6.82ct) displays a mesmerizing chatoyancy—a silky, glowing line that moves across its honey-gr...
Category
2010s American Artisan Rings
Materials
Cat’s Eye, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Cocktail Ring White Gold Turquoise and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This exquisite French Cocktail Ring is a striking blend of classic elegance and bold design. Crafted from 18kt white gold, the ring showcases a stunning combination of turquoise gems...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Onyx Ring with Diamond 14k Rose Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This awesome black onyx ring is set in 14K rose gold. It is large and covers the finger quit nicely. It has a small Diamond set on the top of approximately 0.10 cts. This ring is from the 1940's and is highly detailed and chase worked, just look at the sides and mount the details are stunning and you can tell handmade as no machine can produce this type of workmanship. It is substantial and weighs 9.7 grams. It is 3 cm long and 2 cm wide and a depth of 2.34cm size 10. This is a basic and classic ring for many and this Black Onyx ring with Diamond...
Category
1940s British Artisan Vintage Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
AJD Elegant Emerald and White Sapphire Ring
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exquisite Brazilian Emerald & White Sapphire Ring in Gold Rhodium Over Sterling Silver
Elevate your style with this stunning pear-shaped Brazilian...
Category
2010s American Artisan Rings
Materials
Emerald, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Handcraft 5.86 Karat Ceylon Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18 kt. Gold Ring Himalayan Afghanistan Emerald & Diamonds, Estate Sultan Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring With 2.3 ct. Himalayan Mountains RARE Emerald & 3.24 ct. Diamonds With GRS Certificate from Estate Sultan of Oman Qaboos...
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
AJD Distinctive Ring of Round Green Tourmaline in Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant Brazilian Green Tourmaline Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Yellow Gold
Add a touch of luxury to your everyday look with this st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.85 Carat Emerald Princess Cut and Diamond Cross Over Band 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant emerald and diamond band is the kind of refined piece you’ll reach for every day. With its sleek crossover silhouette and balanced sparkle, it merges timeless design wit...
Category
1990s Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Flashy Fancy Blue Zircon White Diamond One of a Kind Gold Ring, Pamela Froman
Located in Dallas, TX
Crush Ring handcrafted by award-winning jewelry designer Pamela Froman in intricately-finished 18k yellow gold showcasing a spectacular natural 4.28 carat fancy-cut Cambodian blue zi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Multi-gemstone, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k G...
Ring Emerald Citrine Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this superb 18-carat yellow gold ring featuring a magnificent emerald-cut citrine. With its palette setting on a 3-row engraved band, this ring is a true piece of vintage je...
Category
20th Century French Artisan Rings
Materials
Citrine, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Artisan Man Band Ring Made in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini's men's band ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold, is a striking piece from the Castle of Italy Collection.
Weight: 17 gr
Height: 0,55 inches (1.4 cm)
Tapered Heigh: 0,...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Chalcedony Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Oval cabochon cut chalcedony is mounted in 14K yellow gold. Beautifully hand crafted ring in twisted bezel setting is suitable for your everyday companion. Carefully chosen gem stone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Rings
Materials
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Ring with Carved Coral-Colored Resin Rose and Marcasite
Located in Milano, IT
Embrace timeless romance with this vintage Italian sterling silver ring, featuring a beautifully hand-carved rose crafted from coral-colored resin. Dating to circa 1970s, this piece ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Rings
Materials
Coral, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Piaget 18kt Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Orange Citrine of 2.8 ct. Heart Shape Shank
By Piaget
Located in Antwerp, BE
Piaget 18 kt. Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Orange Citrine - 2.8 ct. set within a heart shape shank
Signed Piaget and numbered, stamped 750
Citrine: Orange heart shape citrine, approx. ...
Category
20th Century European Artisan Rings
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Rhodolite Garnet and Amethyst Ring, Gold Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible's unique "Treasures" ring collection features intricately designed, one of a kind rings in a more delicate size and great price! Generally one of a kind Kent Raible rings start at around $8,000.
These spontaneously created one of a kind rings are an exception! Fine granulation is paired with a round Rhodolite Garnet and triangle Amethyst...
Category
2010s American Artisan Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Gold
Scarce Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Flower Floral Cluster Ring Rare Design
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian diamond cluster ring, circa 1780-1820.
The silver-topped gold bezel exhibits a floral cluster of rose cut diamonds, all in closed-back rubover silver sett...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Intense Fancy Yellow SI2 Cushion Diamond Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This magnificent ring boasts a Gia Certified 5.01 Carat Intense Fancy Yellow cushion diamond as the center stone with two trapezoid white diamond as side stone. The center stone is m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring 14 Karat White Gold with Diamonds.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oval Shape Sapphire AAA brilliant deep Blue color 1.05 carat.
Total diamonds 0.50 carat G H - VS
14k White Gold 5.00 Grams,
Finger Size 7.5
All stones are natural .
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Sterling Silver and Amethyst Druzy Statement Ring with Ornate Silver Detail
Located in London, GB
Wonderful sterling silver amethyst druzy ring, with ornate silver detail. The front measures 2.9 cm / 1.14 inches by 2.4 cm / .9 inch. Ring size UK M / US 6, inside diameter 1.7 cm /...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Artisan Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Druzy, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Ring 14 Karat White Gold with Diamonds.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marquis Shape Sapphire AAA brilliant deep Blue color 0.05carat.
Total diamonds 0.06 carat G H-VS
14k White Gold 2.5 Grams,
Finger Size 8
All stones are natural and none treated.
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
GIA Certified Platinum 15 Carat Fancy Intense Enhanced Pink Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
GIA Certified Platinum 15 Carat Fancy Intense Enhanced Pink Diamond Ring
Amazing Pink Diamond Ring with Pavé diamonds set in solid Hand Made Platinum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Rings
Materials
Pink Diamond, Platinum
55.85Ct Huge Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our magnificent 55.85Ct Huge Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold. This meticulously crafted ring showc...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Pink Sapphire Flower Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
18ct yellow gold
Custom made to order please contact our designer with your finger size to start the design process
Combination of Burmese red rubies and pink sapphires set in 18ct...
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Rings
Materials
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
33.24 Carat Natural Oval Cut Star Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This beautiful pendant showcases a vivid 7.19-carat tanzanite, with its stunning blue hue taking center stage. The stone is elegantly surrounded by a double row of white diamonds, ad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgian Carved Citrine and Gold Passion of Christ Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period gold and oval foiled-back citrine ring featuring the martyrdom of Christ with two mourners, with fluted undergallery and split shoulders accented with leaf...
Category
1790s Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Jade Ring Hand Carved Band Certified Untreated Size 9
Located in Southbury, CT
This ring was carved from a single piece of certified natural and untreated black nephrite jade. The gleaming grand piano polish creates a circle white light all the way around the b...
Category
2010s Chinese Artisan Rings
Materials
Jade
Rose Quartz Gold Plate Statement Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This lovely rose quartz ring has been handmade in our workshops. Embedded with faceted rose quartz, it has been made using jaali work.The ring has a sterling silver shank, and the t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
The Ankh Ring in 22k gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite diamond Ankh ring is a stunning piece that combines modern design with timeless elegance. It is a unique meaningful piece of jewelry. Handm...
Category
2010s North American Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, 22k Gold
Georgian Royal Blue Enamel Diamond Natural Pearl 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Treasure
This quite outstanding antique ring is genuine Georgian period, 1790/1800 ca
Marvellous large Marquee shaped with a very flat profile when worn
It displays the skilful ...
Category
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Mourning Ring With Black Enamel 1810's
Located in Firenze, IT
A late Georgian English gold mourning band for M. Milner who died the 22st of December, 1810 at the age of 67; details which are given in gold letters around the black enameled band....
Category
1810s British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
Enamel
Aquamarine Cabochon Hand Engraved Cocktail Ring
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This gorgeous one-of-a-kind aquamarine ring has been handmade in our workshops. It features a central cabochon aquamarine, set in 18k gold hand-engraved motifs. The shank is a mixt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
A Georgian Mourning Ring Oval Shaped Panel Painted En Grisaille 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
A georgian mourning ring, the oval shaped panel painted en grisaille with miniature depicting a tomb, beaded edge and tapered shoulders, yellow ...
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kent Raible 18 Karat Rubellite Tourmaline Cocktail Ring with Fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible's square cushion cut Rubellite ring is a knock out! The gem is lively displaying reds and magentas. The artistry and craftsmanship are impeccable. Hand made by the artist...
Category
2010s American Artisan Rings
Materials
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
3.00 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This beautiful band showcases double row pave setting of brilliant cut white diamonds. Timeless band features halfway diamond with classic shared prong.
Diamond: 3.00 carat White
Go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal & Paraiba Tourmaline Trinity Talisman Ring with Diamonds in 14k
Located in Kula, HI
Australian Opal and Paraiba Tourmaline Trinity Talisman Ring in solid 14k Yellow Gold with Diamonds. 30mm in length.
This amazing Lemurian Trinity Ring features a very special Pa...
Category
2010s American Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold
Kent Raible Indicolite Tourmaline, Diamond, 18K Gold Granulation Cocktail Ring
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
From the Kent Raible limited edition Studio Collection, we present the Prayer Wheel Ring.
The vivid Indicolite (blue-green) Tourmaline 'Torus' was cut by master gem carver Glenn Lehrer. The faceting is all cut on the underside of the gem creating a stunning play of light through the top. The torus shape holds a diamond in it's center, and the ring is accented with a diamond at each of the four directions.
Indicolite Tourmaline 3.80 ct (10mm round)
Diamonds GVS/SI .48ct total (4 X 3mm around the sides, 2.5mm center)
Embellished with 18K gold granulation...
Category
2010s American Artisan Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold, Gold
Rare Arline Fisch Woven Sterling Silver Artisan Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver woven ring by Arline Fisch of San Diego California. Ring is approximately a finger size 6.75 to 7.25 due to its unusual shape. Signed St...
Category
1990s American Artisan Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
14.70 Carat Amethyst Cabochon, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking ring features a 14.70 carat amethyst cabochon set in rose gold with bright pink sapphires and diamonds. The amethyst has beautiful crystalline purple color with pinkish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, 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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