$2,940Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.55 ct. Ring size is US 5.7 We ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.20 ct. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,062Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 carat. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.65 carat. Ring size is US 6 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,720Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.25 ct. Ring size is US 5 We can ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,711Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Round Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.36 ct. The diamond is has G-H colro and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 1 ct. Ring size is US 5.75 We ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,711Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 carat. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire about 0.40 carat. Ring size ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman 1980's Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Bombé Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval mixed-cut sapphire weighing 0.80 carat - transparent blue in color with medium saturation Prong set in basket with a bombé shaped surround pavé set with round brill...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,940Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.6 grams. Totally main diamond 0.37 ct. Totally is all diamond 1.29 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,281Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Sapphire Two Face Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Sapphire Two Face Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Round Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring A ring featuring a round cut center sapphire with marquise and round cut side diamonds. Sapphire Weight: approximately 2.75 carats Diamond Wei...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Parisian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, French. This gorgeous French ring features 2.50 carats of royal blue sapphire, surrounded by 1.0 carats of brilliant white diamonds (G color, VS clarity).
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,720Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.90 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1 clarity. Total weight is sapphire about 1.50 ct. Ring size is...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.40ct Diamond and Sapphire Cluster, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
Set in platinum, with an elegant band of 18 carat yellow gold, this ring is full of Vintage charm. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 0.40 Colour: G Clarit...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Retro Cluster Ring with Diamonds & Sapphires, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14 karat white gold diamond and blue sapphire cluster ring features a beautifully layered, multi-tiered design that creates striking dimension and brilliance. At the cen...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1980's 5.40 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wide Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut sapphire weighing approximately 3.02 carats - transparent deep blue in color Prong set and flanked east to west by tapered rows of channel baguette cut diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,764Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Sapphire Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has I color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 9.75 Totally is sapphire 2.16 ct. Please c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,018Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Pear Cut Sapphire Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.12 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.50 ct. Ring size is US 4.5 We can...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,842Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Sapphire Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.30 ct. Ring size is US 6 We can make a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,667Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Sapphire Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.80 ct. Ring size is US 6.25 We...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,228Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.13 ct. The diamond is has G-H color vvs-vs clarity. Totally is Sapphire and Ruby 0.30 carat. Ring size is US ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Bvlgari Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold, circa 1980s–1990s
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, RM
Surrounding the center stone, the ring is extensively set with brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds, arranged in a striking geometric composition that radiates outward from the sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1980s
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring Circa 1980s This ring features an oval cut sapphire, approximately 1.00ct, claw set at the centre flanked by two baguette cut diamonds a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s 8.16 Carat Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum, with an Oval cut Sapphire weighing 8.16 carats and channel-set Baguette cut and small Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.50 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14K Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring, Twisted Shank, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Striking and elegant, this 14 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring features a beautifully designed twisted split-shank setting that showcases a vibrant arrangement of ge...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Yogo Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite estate ring designed in an elegant bow motif features a rare Yogo sapphire from Montana's famed Yogo Gulch, weighing approximately 1.34 carats. The vivid cornflower bl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Sapphire Triangle-cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A timeless bangle ring, it features a wide, domed band set with a cushion-cut sapphire on top and two triangle-cut diamonds on either side.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1980s Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning combined 0.88 carat ruby, sapphire and emerald, 0.93 carat diamond, 18 karat gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and impressive...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Natural Cambodia Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - Work from the 1980s. Our opinion : The sapphire set in this magnificent diamond-studded setting is a deep, intense blue and of very fine quality.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Sapphire and Diamond Princess Di Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 14k, American. This gorgeous ring features a lively 2.40 carat cornflower blue sapphire surrounded by 1.0 carat of brilliant diamonds (I color, SI1 clarity).
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Diamond Sapphire Square Pinwheel Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This ring will make a statement without uttering a word! This pinwheel design, cast in platinum, is centered with a round, brilliant cut diamond weighing appx. 1.00 carats, H-I col...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,799Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.08 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is sapphire emerald and ruby 1.40 ct. Ring size ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring A Bezel Set Pear Shaped Sapphire Weighing Approximately 0.50 Carats Accented By 18 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity and H Color Totaling...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s 1.74ct Cabochon Cut Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1.74 Ct sapphire and 0.57 Ct diamond, 18k yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s 1.66 Carat Sapphire and 1.96 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.96 carat diamond and 1.66 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1980s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1980s. Our opinion : This charming sapphire-diamond ring can be worn alone or in combination with other rings, with or without gemst...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1980s 18k gold and 13c cabochon sapphire cocktail ring
Located in London, GB
This 18k gold cocktail ring's design is centred around a beautiful cabochon cut sapphire which weighs approximately 13 carats. The deep blue of the sapphire is enhanced by the yellow...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s 2.46 Carat Sapphire and 1.50 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 2.46 carat natural blue sapphire and 1.50 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. Thi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s 2.54 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and 1.16 Carat Marquise Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an Oval cut Sapphire weighing 2.54 carats, accented by Marquise cut Diamonds weighing a total of 1.16 carats. Circa 1980s Size 7 1/4, resizable
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring, A platinum and white gold ring set with a central oval sapphire with a halo of round diamonds and 21 rows of baguette diamonds extending outward S...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s 0.70 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring a center Oval cut Sapphire weighing approximately 0.70 carat and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.50 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Vintage 1980s 18k Yellow Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring, Circa 1980s
Located in Brighton, GB
Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Ring Stamped 750 Circa 1980 An 18ct white gold dress ring centred with a deep blue cabochon sapphire, its dome polished to a smooth, high lustre t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Faceted Oval Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning cocktail ring featuring a dark faceted blue sapphire weighting approximately 30 carats surrounded by 16 diamonds with approximate total weight of 5.60 carats. The sapphire ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 K Yellow Gold 1980s Cocktail Ring Sapphire Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Captivating cockatail Ring in 14 K yellow Gold featuring a lovely blue oval Sapphire weighing approximately 1.80 ct framed by Baguette and bBrilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980S Natural Burma Ruby Sapphire & Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Celebrate the beauty of nature’s finest gemstones with this exceptional Estate Burma Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond cocktail ring, masterfully crafted in solid 18K white gold. Designed ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Pink Topaz, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier pink topaz, blue sapphire and diamond ring in platinum. Center set with cut-cornered rectangular step-cut pink topaz weighing approximately 24.08 carat. flanked by 2 cut- cor...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
18ct Gold French Hallmarked, 1980s 2 Carat Sapphire & 2.5 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Tiered Cluster Ring 18ct Gold French Hallmarked Circa 1980s Introducing a stunning 18ct yellow gold cluster ring from the 1980s, featuring a fabulous tiered design that s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Estate Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A round natural blue sapphire measuring approximately 1.38 carats centers this exquisite estate engagement ring embellished with thirty round diamonds totaling approximately 0.30 car...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
UnoAErre Italian 18K Gold Modernist Sapphire & Diamond Bar Ring, 1980s
By UnoAErre
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Designer: UnoAErre Origin: Arezzo, Italy Period: 1980s Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, Hallmarked 750 with UnoAErre maker’s stamp Sapphires: 4 Round-Cut, ~0.04 Carat Total Diamonds:...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Diamond and Blue Sapphire Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This enchanting floral cluster ring features a round diamond weighing approximately 0.08 carats with five round blue sapphires forming delicate petals around the central stone, creat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Fourteen Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing .47 carats approximately GH-VS2-SI1 Fourteen Fancy Cut Sapphires weighing 1.35 carats app...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16.43ct No Heat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, Italy. This colorful, sparkly ring is set with a carved 16.43-carat fine blue No Heat, Ceylon sapphire (GIA laboratory report).
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful vintage sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. This piece features a sporadic array of gemstones including marquise shaped sapphires possessing a wonderfully r...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
One bold signet ring featuring an emerald cut sapphire weighing approximately a carat. It is embraced with 20 round brilliant cut diamonds that weighs approximately .50 carats. This ...
Diamond, Sapphire
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring, Vintage diamond and Sapphire cluster ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage 18 karat white gold ring. This ring is set with eight incredible sparkling brilliant cut diamonds which combine for a total weight of approx 0,3ct. They enci...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
One diamond and sapphire cluster ring. This beautiful ring contains 41 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing about a carat. Ring Size: 5.25
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry 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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