Cartier 1.57 carat GIA FVS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Baguettes
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite piece by Cartier, this engagement ring features a 1.57 carat round diamond certified by GIA as F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Retro Diamond Feathers Ring, ca. 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
The ring has three central diamond elements following the design of feathers, studded with round brilliant cut and tapered baguette cut diamonds of ca. 4 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 1982 Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering two baguette cut sapphires channel set north to south Weighing approximately 0.82 carats total - transparent medium blue Flanked by tapered rows of bead set round brilliant...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 4.68 carat emerald-cut diamond ring, circa 1988.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier 4.68 carat emerald-cut diamond ring. Set with an impressive octagonal emerald-cut diamond, I colour, VVS2 clarity, with a weight of 4.68 carats in an open back claw setting, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 3.27 carat Solitaire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier diamond solitaire ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond, D colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 3.27 carats in an open back claw setting, flanked by two rectangul...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Pink Heart Diamond Dinner Engagement Ring 2.02 ct.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The contemporary cathedral setting, with six prongs securing the diamond, is complemented by tapered white baguette diamonds on the band.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1975
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier ruby, sapphire and diamond cocktail ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
$63,600Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 1.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
With VS2 clarity, the stone remains visually clean, with inclusions that are subtle and not noticeable to the naked eye, ensuring an elegant and luminous appearance. The center diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Men's Cartier Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Men's Cartier Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring A platinum men’s ring by Cartier with a center cat's eye Cartier Men's Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Ring adorned with tapered baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Chrysoberyl, Platinum
Cartier 1980's Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Ballerina Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut diamond weighing approximately 0.93 carat - G color with VS2 clarity Prong set at an angle in yellow gold atop a cluster of round and oval cut rubies Weighing a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Toi et Moi Ring 1.02ct Mozambique Ruby & 1.31ct Diamonds Baguettes in 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
In total, the ring features 1.31 carats of diamonds, combining baguettes and a pear brilliant to elevate the center ruby with a sophisticated, Art Deco–inspired brilliance.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Oscar Heyman 2.51ct Tsavorite & Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum pendant contains a bright 2.51ct vivid green East African Tsavorite surrounded by 16 tapered baguettes (2.40tcw, F-G/VS quality) that are angled in an oval fram...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
Bulgari Diamond Burma Ruby Bombe Earrings GIA Certified in 18 Karat Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
Central ruby in each earring is encircled by a band of high-sparkle tapered-baguette diamonds which form a teardrop outline and allow for a placement of a larger marquise diamond at ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Art Deco 1.75 Carats Baguette Cut Diamond Platinum Tapered Vintage Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a baguette cut diamond weighing approximately 1.41 carats - G color with SI1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier GIA HVVS2 2.51 ct Round Diamond Engagement Ring with Tapered Baguettes
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Set in a platinum, three-stone with tapered baguettes = 0.50 carat total weight, this ring is beautifully executed by the famed jewelry house.
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Cartier Diamond Platinum Engagement ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Cartier, Platinum mounted 1.20 Carat Emerald cut Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA graded as F in Color and VVS2 in Clarity further set with a .12 Carat tapered Baguette Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Sapphire Emerald Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Platinum cluster ring set with brilliant round, marquis and tapered baguette cut diamonds (2.50cttw), faceted oval blue sapphires (1.50cttw) and round brilliant emeralds (.30cttw), a...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Midcentury Cartier GIA 1.37 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Cartier GIA 1.37 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier GIA Certified D Color 2.32 Carat Marquise Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
The tapered baguettes accenting the central diamond match in quality to the center stone.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Paris Mid-Century 1.48 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Flush set with straight baguette cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.15 carat - matched to center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 4.12ct E/VVS2 GIA Certified
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An extraordinary platinum diamond engagement ring by Cartier. The ring is set to the centre with an emerald cut diamond weighing 4.12ct, E colour and VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
8.20ct F VS1 Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond Ring by Cartier, Paris
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A stunning diamond ring by Cartier c.1980s, set to the centre with a beautiful vinatage emerald-cut diamond with deeply angled corners in a platinum claw setting, the simple open gal...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier No Heat Ceylon Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring, AGL Certified
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Flanking the center from either side is one tapered baguette shaped Diamond. Total diamond wieght is appx. 0.35 carats and are of F-G color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Paris Art Deco 7.17 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Exuding romance, inner fire, and endless elegance this Cartier Paris Art Deco 7.17 carat cushion cut diamond platinum engagement ring is extraordinary.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 5.10 Carat GIA Certified Red-Orange Sapphire Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bold and beautiful 18kt white gold Cartier Ring set with 2 diamond baguettes of 0.12 carats features a GIA 5.10 carat oval mixed cut red-orange sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Three Stone Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing 2.80 carats - transparent medium blue Natural Madagascar in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Prong set in yellow gold ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Black Opal Ring Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The platinum band is slender and slightly tapers towards the back. This black opal ring combines early 20th century diamond cutting styles and Art Deco geometrical look with a bold ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
New Asymmetric Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring Cocktail Design
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: New Era: Art Deco Year: 2022 Metal: Platinum Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 1.20 Cut: Round Color: I Clarity: VVS2 Accent Diamonds & Gemstones: 24 Round & 6 Baguette Di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
5.70ctt Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA I Color SI1 Clarity Triple Ex
Located in New York, NY
Center Diamond: 5.70 carats, Round Brilliant GIA Certified: I Color, SI1 Clarity, Triple Excellent Cut Side Stones: Two tapered baguette diamonds Metal: Platinum (6.26 grams) Nat...
Diamond, Platinum
OSCAR HEYMAN Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold, Platinum, 2.98 Ctw Emeralds & Diamonds
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: Mount around in flush prongs settings, with 17 well matched tapered baguettes cuts diamonds, with a total weight of about 1.24 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-1 clari...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
OSCAR HEYMAN Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphires And Diamonds
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Sapphires: Mounted at the sides in channel settings, with 24 calibrated tapered baguette cuts of natural vivid blue sapphires, with a total weight of about 1.44 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Cartier Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Talk about sheer perfection! This elegant Cartier vintage, circa 1980's, emerald cut diamond engagement ring is so sleek and modern that it could have been designed yesterday.
White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring 1980's
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1980's CARTIER Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18kt Yellow Gold Oval Ruby 1.50 cts Pretty Red Color RUBY Measurement: 6.25mm x 4.75mm Round Diamonds Pave Set Diamond R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 4.07 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
GIA certified- I VS2. Also set with 2 tapered baguette diamonds. Signed Cartier Monture, numbered and stamped.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 1.51-ct. H/VS1 Diamond & Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featuring a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.51 carats, GIA graded H/VS1, flanked by two tapered baguette-cut diamonds, together weighing 0.64-ct., each GIA graded D/VVS2.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 2.03 Carat GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is made of platinum and features an emerald cut diamond flanked with two tapered baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Paris Unusual Eternity Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.12 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: Mounted in channel settings, with 12 tapered Baguette cut diamonds, 0.60 carats, white colorless E color, VS-1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
OSCAR HEYMAN Ballerina Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 2.86 Ctw Diamonds & Sapphires
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Sapphires: Mount in prongs-wall settings, with 25 calibrated tapered baguettes cuts of natural vivid blue sapphires, with a total weight of about 1.98 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1950s Cartier Pear Shaped Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A glamorous 1950s platinum ring by Cartier holding a pear shape 16.88ct natural aquamarine, with long slender tapered baguette diamonds on each side.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
CARTIER Platinum 2.16 TCW Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Cartier platinum round 1.56 carat diamond solitaire with tapered baguettes weighing 0.60 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 3.06 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement` Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond engagement ring, showcasing a fine colorless emerald-cut diamond weighing 3.06 carats (D-color/VS2-clarity), with a pair of tapered baguette-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 1.50 Carat Diamond Soltiaire Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
From the famed house of Cartier Paris, a classic, super-stylish diamond solitaire engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Very Fine Cartier D Color Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier platinum ring is set with the original stones of 1.01 carat D VS1 emerald cut diamond and a pair of tapered baguettes.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 4.99 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Colombian emerald and diamond ring, centering on an octagonal-shaped step-cut emerald weighing 4.99 carats, flanked by tapered baguette-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in platinum wit...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 7.20ct Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
PLATINUM EMERALD CUT DIAMOND - 7.20ct (12.82 x 9.30 x 6.75mm) SEE CERTIFICATE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS TAPERED BAGUETTE DIAMONDS - 1.19ctw MEASUREMENTS RING SIZE - 6.25 MARK...
Cartier 3.34 Carat GIA Cert Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Emerald and diamond ring, centering an octagonal-shaped step-cut emerald weighing 3.34 carats, flanked by emerald-cut diamond shoulders to tapered baguette-cut diamonds, the two emer...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
$1,600,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 56 Carat Tennis Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional necklace showcases a breathtaking arrangement of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 56 carats. At its heart lies a dazzling 3-carat centerpiece, sea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.65 Carat Emerald-Cut London Blue Topaz Diamond Accents 10K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 10K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Free Size (1 pcs) 2.03 carat Emerald-Cu...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in New York, NY
Classic, elegant estate Art Deco period 3.56 Carat natural blue sapphire diamond 18K white gold engagement ring Early 20th Century Circa 1920 Sapphire: 3.56 carats, octagonal, step c...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Mon Amour Diamond Bracelet Sz 15 Estate 18k White Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Cartier Mon Amour diamond bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold. 1 estimated 0.08 carat diamond is set into the heart charm (estimated at G-H color and VS2 clarity). ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handmade Art Deco Platinum Ring 4.11 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond – I/VS2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
This elegant handmade Art Deco ring features a stunning 4.11-carat Old Mine cut diamond, ( Dating pre-1900’s) graded I color and VS2 clarity (GIA certified). The platinum setting, cr...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY&Co. Harmony Cluster Diamond 0.15ct / Pink Diamonds Ring US 3 1/4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 23290506 ■ Brand: TIFFANY&Co. ■ Product Name: Harmony Cluster Ring ■ Model Number: - ■ Material: 1P Diamond (approximately 0.15ct), 6P Pink Diamonds, Pt950 Platinum, 7...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...
Rhodium
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
Art Deco Watch Ring
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Watch Ring with a pink crystal. Set in sterling silver with pastes detailing with faceted pink crystal. Made by Lotos, Swiss made. Watch runs when wound, 1920's USA...
Sterling Silver
$1,136Sale Price / item|20% Off
Toi Et Moi Ring Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with a pear cut emerald in center and a round cut diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Hermes Helium Hac 50 Travel Bag Alezan Togo Aluminum Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Helium 50 HAC bag (Haut a Courroies) featured in Alezan togo leather. Limited edition accentuated with Aluminum hardware. Chic and timeless. Th...
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .06ct Diamond Heart Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .06ct Diamond Heart Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Diamond: Round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .06 Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&CO. Pt950 Condition: Excellen...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This chic 1970s emerald and diamond ring in 18K yellow gold features a square emerald-cut emerald weighing 2.15 carats and measuring 8 x 8 mm. The vibrant green center stone is elega...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Bag Gold Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 bag featured in timeless Gold. This iconic hue from the House of Hermes is totally neutral and year round perfection. Perfectly complime...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Black Togo Leather Rose Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a gorgeous Black Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured with the warm glow of Rose Gold hardware. This beautiful Birkin bag is a perfect combination to move from day to eve...
Hermes HAC Birkin 40 Bag Black Toile and Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers The Hermès HAC 40 in Black with crisp Black and Ecru Toile represents timeless sophistication grounded in heritage design. Crafted from Togo leather and accented wi...
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.