Vintage Garnet and Silver Square Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A piece to cherish yourself or to give as a gift to someone special. The ring is in good condition. US ring size 6.5, the front measures 11 mm in height, width 11 mm and weighs 2.82...
Garnet, Silver
Kai Renaissance 1.86ctw Garnet & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Set in 14K solid gold, the intricate design draws inspiration from antique jewelry, with carved details, Perfect for special occasions or adding a bold touch to everyday wear, this ...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Garnet 18 Karat Rose Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, horsehead hallmark. Marquise ring, this elegant antique ring is set with faceted garnets in a closed-back setting.
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Large Hessonite Garnet Silver Ring Cabochon Gift Red Color Natural Indian Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Hessonite Garnet hessonite origin - India cabochon measurements - 0.2 х 0.43 х 0.51 in / 5 х 11 х 13 mm cabochon weight - 11 carats ring weight - 20.08 gram...
Garnet, Hessonite, Silver
18k Yellow Gold 3.91ctw Rhodolite Garnet Pave Diamond Sides Solid Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.23 Grams Overall Width: 11mm (0.43") (top of the ring - north to south), 3.6mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 8.56mm rise off ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Wide Pave Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite Garnet & More Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 90 stones - full cut round - 1.2 - 1.5 mm - approximately 1.20 total carats - G-H-Light Brown color, VS-SI clarity - pink sapphires, yellow sapphires, tsavorite g...
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Contact Us for more information. Ring Size: 11 (Japan), 6 (US), L 1/2 (UK/Australia) Stamping: Pt900 1.05 D0.84 ------------------------------------------------------------------...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
4.5 Ct Natural Spessartine Garnet & Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
4.5 Ct Natural Spessartine Garnet & Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold size 7.25 A classic, Cocktail ring 9.5 X 11 Oval cut Spessartine Garnet & Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Go...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$100Sale Price / item|50% Off
Round Cut Natural Garnet Wide Unisex Silver Band Ring Statement Jewelry Gift
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS: Metal - 925 Solid Silver Gemstone - Garnet Gemstone Shape - Round Gemstone Pcs - 11 Gemstone Size - 3.25 mm Gemstone Weight - 1.75 cts Gross Weight - 4.285 grams Sh...
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.54 Carat Natural Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Halo Set Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Contact Us for more information. Ring Size: 11 (Japan), 6 (US), L 1/2 (UK/Australia) Stamping: Pt900 1.05 D0.84 ------------------------------------------------------------------...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Meghna Jewels 11.74 Carved Garnet Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Flower Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Size-US-7 Total Weight-4.661 Gold Weight(Gms)-2.264 Diamond Wt(Cts)-.11 Emerald (0.14 Ct) Garnet (11.74 Ct)
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
$110Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Natural Deep Red Garnet 6.05 Ct Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 925 sterling silver ring features 11 bright oval-shaped garnet stones, each measuring 6x4 mm, totaling 6.05 carats.
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
Parrot Bird Multi-Colour Sapphire Ruby Diamond & Garnet 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x1.20x2.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "11 Blue Sapphire 0.08 CT 28 White Diamonds 0.08 CT 60 Green Garnet 0.42 CT 61 Pink Sapphire 0.43 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 37 OS...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Yellow Gold 19.50ctw Large Garnet White & Blue Diamond Halo Open Wire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.80 Grams Overall Width: 25.8mm (1") (top of the ring - north to south), 3.9mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 10.4mm rise off t...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.33 Carat Round Pink Sapphire Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Rose Gold Flower Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular Sapphire, diamond and Tsavorite Garnet flower cocktail ring. This stunning show piece is composed of 18k rose gold, 161 round pink sapphires, 31 round brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Ros...
Antonio Seijo 7.7 Ct Demantoid Garnet Pearl Diamond Ring, Sex and the City, Cert
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Specifications Designer: Antonio Seijo Year: Circa 2003 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (Signed & Stamped 750) Center Stone: Certified Demantoid Garnet, 7.70 carats Pearls: Natural pearls...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold
Parrot Bird Pink Sapphire Diamond Sapphires & Garnet 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 1.20x2.60x2.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "6 Blue Sapphire 0.10 CT 16 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 11 Green Garnet 0.18 CT 108 Pink Sapphire 1.94 CT 10 Yellow Sapphire 0...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Sapphire Green Garnet White Pearl & Gemstone 18K Rose Gold Double Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 0.90x4.00x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "11 Pink Sapphire 1.16 CT 1 MAPS 1.25 CT 12 Green Garnet 0.38 CT 1 White Shell 2.00 CT 18KR 6.24 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & P...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$775Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Trillion Gemstone 6 mm Trillion Gemstone Engagement Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 14k Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
$730Sale Price / item|20% Off
10k Gold Trillion Gemstone 6 mm Trillion Gemstone Engagement Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 10k Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
Multi Color Rainbow Gem & Fancy Diamond lower 18K Rose Gold Full Finger Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "11 White Diamonds 0.07 CT 70 Fancy Diamonds 0.70 CT 92 Green Garnet 0.88 CT 42 PS/RU 0.62 CT 5 BS/TM 0.87 CT 8 White Shell 2.45 CT 18KR 20.78 GM (WBT...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Sapphire & Gemstone and Diamond Pave Bee 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 1.50x1.70x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 12 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 11 Green Garnet 0.12 CT 17 Ruby 0.34 CT 18KR 3.27 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fan...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Owl Bird Orange Sapphire Pink Sapphire Ruby & Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.35x2.65cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 White Diamonds 0.01 CT 1 Fancy Diamonds 0.02 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.13 CT 8 Orange Sapphire 0.79 CT 29 Pink Sapphire 0.51...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Multicolor Pink Gemstone & Diamond Pave Fly Bug 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.75x2.30x2.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 1 Amethyst 1.85 CT 11 Fancy Diamonds 0.06 CT 10 Green Garnet 0.11 CT 68 Pink Sapphire 1.18 CT 2 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 5.86 GM 18K Gold...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Sapphire Multi-Gemstone Pave Set Lilly Flower 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.60x3.30x3.20cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "11 Brown Diamonds 0.12 CT 128 Blue Sapphire 2.93 CT 10 White Diamonds 0.07 CT 3 Fancy Diamonds 0.11 CT 10 Green Garnet ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire & Diamonds Pearl Pave Butterfly Sweet 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "38 White Diamonds 0.15 CT 11 Fancy Diamonds 0.06 CT 8 Green Garnet 0.12 CT 4 Pink Shell 1.70 CT 48 Pink Sapphire 0.41 CT 18KR 8.31 GM (WBTT)" 18K Go...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Austrian Bohemian Cross Silver Turquoise Garnet Pearl Enamel Pendant/11g
Located in SE
Antique Cross in guilt Silver decorated with natural blue Turquoises, one Garnets , pearls and remnants of black enamel. Late period of Austrian-Hungarian Empire, bail has hallmarks ...
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver
Located in SE
Antique Egyptian Revival sacred Scarab Beetle Brooch made of Gilt / Fold Filled Silver decorated with 15 natural Rubies, 11 natural Sapphires , 28 natural Diamonds, one Citrine and a...
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
Red Garnet Sterling Silver Double Lines Ring US5
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
EU 63 . 62.7mm UK V . US 11 . EU 64 . 64mm We care about our environment.
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Pear ring. Garnet and Amethyst with withs white zircon , Sterling silver
Located in Bangkok, TH
Garnet pear 3.20cts 1 pc. Amethyst pear 2.40 cts. 1 pc. White zircon round 2 mm 11 pcs. White gold Plates over sterling silver size 10 us. Can be smaller resizable free. take up 7 d...
Amethyst, Garnet, Zircon, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Georg Spreng - Ufo Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold orange Mandarin Garnet and Diamonds
By Georg Spreng
Located in Waldstetten, DE
Ring Size 54 (European Size) Ring Size 6 3/4 (US Size) 1 Mandarin Garnet Cabochon 5.99 ct 14 Diamonds H/si totaling 0.37 ct set in 18K Yellow Gold The size of the center stone is 1...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet Red Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Legacy Victorian Handmade Cocktail Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
• 18 karat yellow-mix-white gold • Carat total weight of diamonds 0.38 over 17 gems • Total weight 28 g • Size: 6 1/2 (US), 51 1/2 (France), 11 1/2 (Italy).
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Towe Norlen Star Pillow 4.59 Carat Contemporary Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
The ring's inside diameter is 16.5 mm, US 6. However, this ring can be ordered in any size, stone type (such as different colours of diamond, sapphire, ruby or green tzavorite garnet...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century 18 Karat White Gold and Yellow Jade Dragonfly Cocktail Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
For fans of Outlander, this is a fine piece to remind you of the romance and beauty of the timeless story. The photographed ring is an 11 EU/ 5.75 US ring size but it can be re-mad...
Jade, Tsavorite, Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th century Water Squirt Ring in Silver and Gold with Rock Crystal
Located in Chicago, IL
Squirt Ring West European, 1800-1900 Silver, gold, rock crystal Weight 9.4 gr.; circumference 60.38 mm.; cylinder length 41.2 mm US size 9 ¼ ; UK size S ¼ Fascinating nineteenth cen...
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Fire Opal and Tsavorite Garnet Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Two tiny diamonds of .02tcw add even more sparkle, and they are H-I color and I1-I2 clarity. The ring is a US finger size 10 and is sizable, though this is not a service we provide.
Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.42 Carat Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Halo Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Contact Us for more information. Ring Size: 11 (Japan), 6 (US), L 1/2 (UK/Australia) Stamping: Pt900 0.42 D0.65 ------------------------------------------------------------------...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
David Yurman Garnet Diamond Albion Ring, Sterling Silver, 18K Gold
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - garnet, 1 stone - checkerboard cushion cut - 11 mm - diamonds, 32 stones - full cut round - 1.12 mm - approximately .21 total carats - H-I color, SI clarity Ring Size 7 ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
4.78 Carat Natural Spessartine Garnet and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Ring Size: 11 (Japan), 6 (US/Canada); L 1/2 (UK/Australia) Stamping: Pt900; 4.78; D0.25 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
3.53 Carat Natural Spessartine Garnet and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Ring Size: 11 (Japan), 6 (US/Canada); L 1/2 (UK/Australia) Stamping: Pt900; 3.53; 0.22 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Antique 15ct Gold Georgian Onyx, Garnet & Enamel Mourning Ring 1824
Located in Brighton, GB
Weight 6.9g UK Size U 1/2 US Size 10 1/2 Due to the nature of the design this ring is not sizeable.
Onyx, Garnet, Enamel, 15k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Emerald, Garnet and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Emerald weight, estimated: 0.13ctw Total garnet weight, estimated: 0.23ctw Seed pearl size, each, estimated: 2.5 mm Gross weight: 2.2g Ring size: UK – K.5 US – 5.5 EU – 50.5 mm...
Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Wide Pave Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite Garnet & More Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
This band features a wide tapered design with pavé set round cut stones including diamonds, light brown diamonds, tsavorite garnets, pink sapphires and yellow sapphires. Stones: - ...
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Isabelle Langlois Paris Rhodolite Garnet Ring Made in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
Ring Size: 11 (Japan), 6 (US/Canada) Stamping: 18K --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Established in 1994, Rita Fine Jewelry has ...
Diamond, Garnet, Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Wide Pave Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite Garnet & More Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 90 stones - full cut round - 1.2 - 1.5 mm - approximately 1.20 total carats - G-H-Light Brown color, VS-SI clarity - pink sapphires, yellow sapphires, tsavorite g...
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.56 Carat Natural Tsavorite Garnet & Diamond Ring Set in Platinum and 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
Ring Size: 11 (Japan), 6 (US/Canada); L 1/2 (UK/Australia) Stamping: Pt900; K18; 1.56; 0.47 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Platinum, 18k Gold
0.32 Carat Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring Made in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
Contact Us for more information. Ring Size: 11 (Japan), 6 (US), L 1/2 (UK/Australia) Stamping: Pt900 0.32 D0.18 ------------------------------------------------------------------...
Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Russian Opal Demantoid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Width - 17 mm (11/16 in.) Weight - 14.4 grams US ring size - 9 1/2 (19 mm) Marked with 56 zolotnik old Russian gold standard (14K) with assasyer's initials 'AB' for head a...
1.49 Carat Multicolored Gemstone 14 Karat White Gold Stackable Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 11 Multicolored Genuine Gemstones in this band that weighs 1.49 Carats. The band has a mixture of Pink Sapphires, Amethysts and Purple Garnets! It is perfect for everyday w...
Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.41 Carat Multicolored Gemstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stackable Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 11 Multicolored Genuine Gemstones in this band that weighs 1.41 Carats. The band has a mixture of Pink Sapphires, Amethysts and Purple Garnets! It is perfect for everyday w...
Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Color Gemstone White Gold Stackable Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 11 Multicolored Genuine Gemstones in this band that weighs 1.49 Carats. The band has a mixture of Pink Sapphires, Amethysts and Purple Garnets! It is perfect for everyday w...
Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi-Color Gemstone Yellow Gold Stackable Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 11 Multicolored Genuine Gemstones in this band that weighs 1.41 Carats. The band has a mixture of Pink Sapphires, Amethysts and Purple Garnets! It is perfect for everyday w...
Amethyst, Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.33ct Halo Diamond Tsavorite Black Opal Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT Solid 18k Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal: 0.98 ct 20 ...
Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1935 Nordic Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25 US /4.8gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with crown being a hidden compartment 13 mm x 11 mm x 5.5 mm deep covered with secure and tight hinged lid decorated with rose cut Garnet.
Garnet, 18k Gold
1841 Antique Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75 US / 1.4 gr
Located in SE
Poison compartment measures : 11 mm x 9 mm x 3.5 mm deep. Size: Ø 6.75 US / 17.13 mm.
Garnet, 18k Gold
Garnet Rose Gold Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
It is a large ring, being a size 11 ½, but it sits close to the hand making it very comfortable to wear.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.
Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.
Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.
Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.
Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today 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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