ALGT certified Natural 3.32 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Origin of Alexandrite is Ural Russia. I have two certificates.
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
ALGT certified Natural 0.77 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Origin of Alexandrite is Ural Russia. I have two certificates.
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau Natural Alexandrite Ring of 10k Gold - GIA Cert
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A luminous treasure from the Art Nouveau era (circa 1910–1920), this antique ring features a mesmerizing, 0.59ct GIA-certified color-changing alexandrite from the Ural Mountains, sur...
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, 10k Gold
Russian 0.37 Carat Alexandrite Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary solid platinum ring features a rare rectangular step cut 0.37 carat Russian Alexandrite from the Ural Mountains. The Alexandrite changes its color from bluish gree...
Alexandrite, Platinum
Very Rare Russian Alexandrite and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Russian 14K gold ring, circa 1900, was later set with a superb and very rare Russian alexandrite from the Ural Mountains and a transitional brilliant cut diamond (c. 193...
Alexandrite
Very Rare 2.05 Ct Russian Alexandrite Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage Russian 14K gold ring features a very rare 2.05 carat cushion cut Alexandrite from the Ural Mountains. Renowned for its remarkable color-change phenomenon, the gemstone ...
Alexandrite, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified Color Change Alexandrite and Diamond Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
We designed this 0.84 carat oval to shine brightly in a bespoke platinum pavé setting adorned with over 3/4 carat of dazzling diamonds. Alexandrite was discovered in the Ural mountai...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Russian Alexandrite 18k Gold Antique Design Ring with Diamonds
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Alexandrite was first found in Russia's Ural Mountains in 1830, and called after the name of Russian Czar Alexander , so it has the richest history of all the alexandrites from other...
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold
GEM Report Natural 1.53 Carat Alexandrite & Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Origin of Alexandrite is Ural Russia. The stone change color from green to purple very well!
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1880 This antique Victorian curb link bracelet is a true treasure. Crafted from 15ct yellow gold, this chunky design is sure...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Oval Turquoise Diamonds Two Tones 14kt Gold Vintage Style Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic ring with an oval Turquoise measuring 10x12 mm. set in a yellow gold bezel and surrounded by 14 full cut round diamonds of 0,06 cts each set in 14 kt white gold. Each side of...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian Diamond Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Gorgeous antique Edwardian eighteen karat 18K white gold ring with its regal oblong shape features a beautiful 1.60 carat round faceted Miner's Cut diamond highlighted by two faceted...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Austro-Hungarian Synthetic Ruby Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1880s Austro-Hungarian era 18k gold earrings centered with 2 antique synthetic ruby stones flanked with rose cut diamonds earrings lenght 2.5cm hall marked with dog head gold...
Belle Epoque Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Antique 18Kt rose Gold and silver Ruby and Diamond ring. The cluster style ring is centered with a stunning oval natural emerald, accented by an halo of sparkling old mine cut diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
$1,429Sale Price|35% Off
Sapphire & Diamond 14k White Gold Filigree .50 Carat Diamond Art Deco Revival
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
For the art deco jewelry lover! This ring is a gorgeous art-deco-inspired design with a genuine blue sapphire gemstone set in the center. The blue sapphire is surrounded by a diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$19,960Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Art Deco Style Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Ring Engagement Ring
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
I am seriously in LOVE with this ring. It might just be my favorite ring yet. Crafted in Platinum, the design features an amazing gemstone center, flanked by French Cut Diamonds, and...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mings Hawaii Green Jade Hinged Bangle 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 59.1 Grams Bracelet Circumference: ~7.0" Bracelet Width: 13 mm Bracelet Thickness: 7.9 mm thick Stamped...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.73 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a GIA Certified 2.73 Carat Natural Emerald and 1.43 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. E...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous antique Edwardian old mine cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 18k yell...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring mounted in Platinum. A refreshingly cool light blue hue colors the billowy cushion-cut aquamarine that glistens. The gem...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A rare Christian Dior mini evening saddle bag designed by John Galliano From a collectable, limited edition in 2002 Offered only in Dior flagship stores to a limited clientele Get th...
GIA Certified 3.52 Carat, Minor Oil (F1), Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a GIA Certified 3.52 Carat Natural, Minor Oil (F1), Colombian Emerald and 1.83 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s gree...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2.5 Carat Lavender Jade and Pearl Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage 2.5 Carat Lavender Jade and Pearl Gold Halo Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 2.5 Carat Lavender Jade. Surrounded by 14 Round Pearls. Hand crafted...
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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