1.00ctw G-H SI1 Diamond Set in Iridium 900 Platinum Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking vintage diamond ring is crafted in luxurious iridium platinum, a rare and enduring
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1.00ctw G-H SI1 Diamond Set in Iridium 900 Platinum Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking vintage diamond ring is crafted in luxurious iridium platinum, a rare and enduring
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
H 1.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.15 in L 2.38 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Iridium Accented Waved Diamond Shaped Link Bracelet
Located in Mobile, AL
"Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold with Iridium Accented Waved Diamond Shaped Link Bracelet." The bracelet
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco-Era Diamond and Iridium Platinum Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in New Orleans, LA
sparkling white diamonds. The classic setting and hardware are comprised of iridium platinum, an exceedingly
White Diamond, Platinum
Iridium/Platinum Art Deco Style Diamond Watch Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clarity: SI2 brand: custom metal: IRIDIUM/PLATINUM type: ART DECO BRACELET weight: 28.2
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Iridium Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Iridium Platinum engagement ring. A striking 0.60 carat Old European cut diamond set at center (G/H/VS1
Diamond, Platinum, Rhodium
Vintage 1948 Tiffany & Co. 900 Platinum Iridium Faceted Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Weight: 3.34 grams Ladies TIFFANY & CO. designer made hand engraved 900 platinum and iridium braided
Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Iridium Floral Design Carved Wedding Stackable Band
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a gorgeous 1920's Art Deco era platinum iridium band with a beautiful floral carved
Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Iridium Floral Design Carved Wedding Stackable Band
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a gorgeous 1920's Art Deco era platinum iridium band with a beautiful floral carved
Platinum
Art Deco 10% Iridium 90% Platinum GIA European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Art Deco 10% Iridium 90% Platinum GIA Round European Cut Diamond And Single Cut Diamond Ring Size
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum and Iridium Double Row Single Cut Diamond Band, circa 1920s
Located in Addison, TX
in the message section. Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum and 10% Iridium (Tested
Diamond, Platinum
10% Iridium 90% Platinum Oval Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Single Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Platinum Oval Cut Natural Heated Ceylon Sapphire With Single Cut White Diamond Ring Size 6.5 4.3 Grams 1 Oval Cut Blue Ceylon Heated Sapphire 2.00 Carats 6 Round Single Cut Diamond...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
10% Iridium 90% Platinum 2 Carat Pear Shape Diamond with Tapered Baguette Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Vintage 10% Iridium 90% Platinum Pear Shaped Diamond With Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring Size 6.25
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum & Iridium Vintage Diamond Ring 1.35ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' vintage diamond ring in platinum and iridium setting. Using an XRF metals analyzer, the
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Wedding Band Marked "iridium plat", American, c. 1941
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
diamond shape at every other intersecting point. Marked on the inside "iridium plat". Iridium is a
Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Iridium Art Carved Knife Edge Band
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a genuine Art Deco wedding band crafted in platinum and iridium! A great example of a
Platinum
Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Iridium Vintage Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Almost like a ribbon of platinum, diamonds and sapphires! Size 7. The center diamond weighs approximately 0.65 cts and the smaller diamonds have an approximate total weight of 0.25...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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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