Antique Ring Setting
to
42
1,376
387
1,303
1,303
518
430
291
290
266
122
62
58
49
42
30
21
16
15
12
12
10
9
8
7
7
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
4
2
1
1
Sort By
Antique Tourmaline Gemstone Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A fine tourmaline gemstone sits pretty in this antique 14 karat yellow gold ring setting. In size 6
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
topped in silver prongs and gold ring setting in open work style ring dates back to europe 1880/1900.c
Category
1890s Antique Ring Setting
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with rose cut diamonds in detailed workmanship ring setting ring was
Category
Early 1900s Antique Ring Setting
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Solitair Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
detailed workmanship ring setting ring was made during the imperial russian era hall marked 56 imperial
Category
Early 1900s Antique Ring Setting
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Milano, MI
Antique carnelian intaglio gold (18ct) ring. Setting finely hand made and carnelian intaglio
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
in detailed work on ring setting and total gold weight 2.30 grams
Category
1910s Antique Ring Setting
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
carats H colour vs cleariry in detailed work on ring setting hall marked 56 imperial russian gold
Category
1910s Antique Ring Setting
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
a larger rose cut diamond flanked with smaller rose cut diamonds in detailed work on ring setting
Category
1910s Antique Ring Setting
Antique Carved Cameo Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Elegantly presented in a fancy fourteen karat 14k white gold filigree antique ring setting, this
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Ring Setting
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique, Royal Gold Ring with Rose Cut Trillion Diamond, Rubies and Ornaments
Located in Berlin, DE
the ring setting is intricately ornate.
PLEASE ask for the correct ring size!
Including certificate
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Antique Astro Hungerian Emerald And Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
diamonds estimate weight 0.50 carats in gold ring setting topped with silver prongs and open work design on
Category
Early 1900s Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Emerald, 10k Gold
Late Victorian Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
early 1900s, the ring’s setting features a fluted gallery and hand-carved shoulders, which are
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII
Located in New York, NY
seal of a Louis VIII profile within a gold bezel and an Arts and Crafts sterling silver ring setting
Category
1870s French Victorian Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified .87 Carat Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
8 Old European cut diamonds in its original 18k yellow gold cluster ring setting. This ring captures
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Owl Drachm Ring in 22k & sterling silver
Located in Atlanta, GA
will accompany this coin. This is an artisan made custom ring setting for an ancient coin - it is
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Ring Setting
Materials
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Classical Revival 2.34 ct Old Cushion Cut Diamond And 18k Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
: 13.05gr
Similarly styled Art Nouveau ring settings, all to be set with a single old cushion cut diamond
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Revival Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.25Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Circa 1895
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique diamond engagement ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
The broad
Category
1890s French Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Roman Intaglio Carnelian Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
crimson carnelian, more than a millennia-old, is set into a later 14K gold ring setting.
Also known as
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 5.63 Carat Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
of F, adding a brilliant white contrast.
Crafted in 18k gold, the ring's setting enhances the
Category
19th Century Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Pierced Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
platinum engagement ring setting has a .50ct Old European center stone accented with 8 Old European cut
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
IGI Certified Antique Aquamarine and Diamonds Ring Yellow Gold and Silver
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
sophistication.
The use of 18kt yellow gold in the ring's setting adds warmth and richness to the overall design
Category
Early 20th Century French Artisan Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA .65 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow White Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
original Platinum 1940’s engagement ring setting. Accented with a halo of 14 single cut diamonds. Sits
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 14K White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Venice, CA
side, the ring’s setting is lacy and feminine. A simple, clean classic diamond ring that makes a
Category
1910s Unknown Art Deco Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 4.75 Carat Garnet and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold.
The substantial antique ring setting displays a collet set, 4.75 carat oval faceted cut
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Intaglio Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
signet ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The substantial antique ring setting (circa 1880
Category
1820s Unknown Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stone diamond twist ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
The pierced
Category
1920s French Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1890s Victorian .91 Carat Diamond Gold Buttercup Setting Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Buttercup Setting with Bead Work along the Shank.
Item Details:
Ring Size: 8.25
Metal Type: 14 Karat
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Ring Setting
Materials
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Halo Setting Engagement Ring 1.52ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite cluster ring features a bezel-set 1.52 carat old European cut diamond at its center
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 3.84 Carat Garnet and 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian garnet ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The Victorian ring setting displays a claw set
Category
1890s British Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Victorian 3.71 Carat Garnet and 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The Victorian ring setting displays a collet set 3.71ct oval
Category
1890s Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Garnet, Yellow Gold
1920's Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring in Original Platinum Setting
Located in Boone, NC
1920's Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring in the Original Platinum Setting. This ring is a fine example
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14K Gold Ancient Coin Ring with Coin of King Agrippa I
Located in Venice, CA
Agrippa written in Greek. The ring’s setting is open so that the back side of the coin can be seen through
Category
15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Antique Ring Setting
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Old-Cut Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring in Handmade Platinum Setting
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
setting. Six old mine diamonds accent the ring's shank for added brilliance.
DIAMOND DETAILS
- Center
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Star Setting Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
ring is vivid and the setting thick.
Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 0.68 Carat Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
has been crafted in platinum.
The pierced decorated ring setting is ornamented with a stunning 0.42ct
Category
1920s Unknown Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.75 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
engagement ring has been crafted in platinum.
The pierced decorated ring setting is ornamented with a
Category
1920s Unknown Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Pearl and 0.76 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Target Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearl ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
The pierced decorated circular target ring setting
Category
1910s Unknown Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Antique 1.63 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
The millegrain
Category
1920s Unknown Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.02 Carat Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearl and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with platinum settings.
The antique
Category
1910s Unknown Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 7 Diamond Cluster Ring with Scalloped Setting in 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A show-stopping antique 14K white gold diamond cluster ring.
The piece features 7 old European cut
Category
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
been crafted in 14k white gold.
The pierced decorated Art Deco ring setting is ornamented with an
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Sade 14k Yellow Gold Ruby Ring Single Stone Ruby Simple Setting, Size 7.5
Located in Greeneville, TN
single, radiant ruby in a simple yet sophisticated setting, this ring is perfect for those who value
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1920s 1.15 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 9k white gold setting.
The
Category
1920s Unknown Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.43ct Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
border.
The impressive finely detailed antique diamond ring setting amalgamates into the ring shoulders
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 16.60 Carat High Zircon and Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting and blending seamlessly with the ring shank.
The engagement ring is hallmarked to the interior of
Category
1920s Unknown Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring in Rub-Over Setting
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous art deco solitaire diamond ring is timeless.
A gorgeous old European cut diamond is
Category
1920s British Art Deco Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby ans Diamond 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Diamonds are set in star settings. Fully hallmarked in Birmingham, 1910.
Ring Size: O or 7 1/4
Width
Category
1910s British Art Deco Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Ancient Roman agate intaglio of Pegasus in vintage high carat setting as a ring.
Located in Braintree, GB
Ancient Roman agate intaglio of Pegasus in vintage high carat setting as a ring.
Intaglio made in
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Ring Setting
Antique 18ct Onyx Oval Shaped Diamond Ring Halo Setting Rose Gold Band Cage Work
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx Ring
18ct White & Rose Gold Stamped
Circa 1920’s
Lovely, oval shaped ring
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1.82 Carat Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive five stone diamond ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a platinum setting
Category
Early 1900s Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1920s French 2.10 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting.
The pierced decorated Art Deco ring setting is
Category
1920s French Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Medusa Coin Ring18kt Gold Setting, Size 8.5
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic L. Plautius Plancus, Silver Denarius Coin (47 BC) ring. This Greek coin with Head of
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Ring Setting
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1.24CT Natural Oval Ruby Platinum Art Deco Setting with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
For those who adore vintage, this art deco cocktail ring is an absolute must-have. The natural oval
Category
19th Century American Art Deco Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Roman Intaglio in English Arts & Crafts 9 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Munich, Bavaria
letter p as well as the lions head for London.
ring size R - 8 3/4
Category
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
Diamond Yellow Gold Gent's Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The contemporary setting has been modelled in the style of an antique ring
Category
1880s British Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.05 Carat Diamond and Palladium Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions
Diameter of setting 1.48cm/0.58"
Width of setting 8.22mm/0.32"
Ring Size
UK Size L
USA Size 5 1/2
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Palladium
1.32 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
The pierced decorated, scrolling setting features an
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and 2.62 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with the plain ring shank.
This heart shaped
Category
Early 1900s Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4.89 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
(anchor).
This diamond ring is illustrated with a circa 1960's 14k white gold setting; this can be used
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Contemporary Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
sparkle and are set in star settings. Diamond total 13pts.
Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5
Band Width: 7mm
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Ring Setting
Materials
Diamond, Gold
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Ring Setting", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Antique Ring Setting For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the antique ring setting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for an antique ring setting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An antique ring setting from Antinori Fine Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An antique ring setting can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 20, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an antique ring setting, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Antique Ring Setting?
On average, an antique ring setting at 1stDibs sells for $8,099, while they’re typically $718 on the low end and $43,744 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Rings for You
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.
Questions About Antique Ring Setting
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if a ring is an antique, see if you can locate a maker's marking on the inside of the band. If you can, research the artisan, company or workshop using trusted online resources. By learning when they were active and reviewing image galleries of their work, you can often estimate approximately when a particular ring was produced. If your ring is 100 years old or older, it is an antique. In the event that you can't find a maker's mark or still have lingering questions about your ring's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a wide variety of antique rings on 1stDibs.
- Do antique rings have hallmarks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, some antique rings have hallmarks. However, some do not. Before 1950, jewelry makers didn't add hallmarks to their pieces, but some did to indicate who produced the jewelry and/or tell the buyer what type of metals they contained. Shop a large collection of antique rings on 1stDibs.
- Is my antique ring real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To find out if your antique ring is real, you can first try researching the maker. Look for a hallmark inside the ring and then use trusted online resources to determine who produced it. From there, you can find out if the jewelry maker typically produced jewelry out of precious metals and genuine gemstones or specialized in costume jewelry crafted from less costly materials. Another option is to have an experienced jeweler or certified appraiser inspect your ring for you. Explore a wide variety of antique rings on 1stDibs.
- What were antique rings made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Antique rings were made of a variety of materials. You can find pieces produced out of many of the same precious metals used today, such as yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver and platinum. In addition, some antique rings feature a material called pinchbeck, which is a combination of copper and zinc. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age.
In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England.
Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.
Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.
Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, prong settings can be good for engagement rings. When carefully crafted, prongs can help keep a gemstone secure. Plus, they allow nearly all of the gemstone to be visible, enhancing its sparkle and color. Many people also find prong settings to be easy to clean. Follow the maintenance and care instructions included with your engagement ring to help it stand the test of time. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Yes, antique engagement rings do tend to be popular. They especially appeal to brides-to-be who want something unique and like the idea of owning a ring that has a long history. Rings from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras are among the most highly sought-after antique options. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023You can buy antique rings online from a number of trusted platforms, including 1stDibs. Popular antique pieces on these platforms include band rings, signet rings, engagement rings, cocktail rings, wedding rings and more. The vast options for online ring shopping bring centuries of styles from across the globe to you, including rings made with precious metals like gold and silver and gemstones like diamonds, pearls, rubies, sapphires and garnets. Explore a wide range of antique rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
Read More
Our Guide to Engagement Ring Settings – And How to Choose One
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
Nothing Says Summer Heat Like This Ruby-Red Cartier Stunner
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon Rings: Our Guide to a Uniquely Colorful Natural Gemstone
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Colorful Gemstones Are a Brilliant Choice for Engagement Rings
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Our Guide to Fancy-Colored Diamond Engagement Rings
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Our Guide to Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco Engagement Rings
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Talking Diamonds with the Jeweler Behind J. Lo’s Engagement Ring
Alon Ruschin, of Vivid Diamonds & Jewelry, channels his passion for gems into helping clients find just the right ring.