Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
The ring has a cross style design which could be interpreted as the St George Cross.
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
The ring has a cross style design which could be interpreted as the St George Cross.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Silver Ring St.George And The Dragon St.Eustace with Dear
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This antique silver ring shows Saint George fighting the dragon on the curbed ring head The reverse shows Saint Eustace kneeling in front of a dear. The ring shoulders are designed...
Silver
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Classy wide solid 18 Karat yellow gold ring channel set with square rubies and white diamonds. excellent make, bearing the french 18 Kt hallmark state stamp. Diamonds : ±2.16 carat ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold GIA Fine Vivid Red Oval Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly breathtaking ruby and diamond three stone engagement ring, hand crafted in solid 18k gold. The ring features a truly mesmerizing, GIA certified ruby solita...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 1.65 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful AGL certified 1.65 carat oval Myanmar, Burma, ruby and diamond engagement ring set in 18k yellow gold crafted by Repossi Jewelers of Monaco. This elegant ring features a be...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.07 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Men's Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This stunning art deco fashion ring is the perfect choice for adding a touch of sophistication and glamour to your look. The ring features a 207 carat emerald cut emerald set in a di...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Scatter Signet Ring in 9 Karat Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This contemporary take on the classic signet ring is crafted from solid 9-carat yellow gold and features eight diamonds ranging in size and color from pale champagne to cognac and a ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Santa Maria color emerald cut aquamarine is the centerpiece of this handcrafted platinum engagement ring. The aquamarine weighing 1.16 carats is embellished with 6 bright ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 2.76 CTW in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Step into the elegance of the Roaring Twenties with this exquisite Art Deco-era filigree ring, a stunning testament to the craftsmanship and opulence of the period. Crafted in lustro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Old Cuts 1.08 Carat
Located in San Diego, CA
OLD CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING Style: Solitaire with Side Stones Metal: Platinum Size: 5 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 1.08 twc Diamond Shape: Old Cut Round 0.58 cts H color, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Certified Unheated Burmese Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Art Deco three stone 18k Gold ring set with a round cut unheated ruby, weighing 1.14 carats and 2 old cut octagonal diamonds with a total weight of approx. 1.20 carats H/I color VS/S...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Ruby ring 14KT natural untreated ruby ring Burma
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant mens ring with a beautiful ruby in center untreated 100% natural ruby originating from Burma, the ruby is 7x5mm and the ring is made in solid 14KT yellow gold. Metal Type: 1...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.90ct Ruby and 2.95ct Diamond Bombé Ring, CF Carlman, 1971
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
1.90ct Ruby and 2.95ct Diamond Bombé Ring by CF Carlman, Stockholm, 1971 Bold, colorful, and oversized — meant to draw attention! The coolness of the colorless diamonds is heighten...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 2 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco diamond and sapphire engagement ring beautifully bridges the Art Deco and Edwardian eras, showcasing a timeless design with a touch of vintage glamour. At its c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Men’s GIA Certified 2.31 Carat Round Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Very fancy and bold Men’s GIA Certified 2.31 Carat Round Diamond Ring. The diamond in the center is Certified by GIA with report number 2225393189 and weights 1.38 carat with color: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920 Art Deco 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with 2.50 CTW in Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite Art Deco style ring showcases the era's sophisticated design elements, crafted in lustrous 18kt yellow gold with platinum top and featuring a beautiful 1.00-carat old ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.17 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.67 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.31ct Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White & Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous engagement ring is beautifully centered with 3.31ct vibrant red oval shaped ruby mounted in an eight claw, open back setting. The wonderful ruby is accompanied by 3 rou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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