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Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Bilateral Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage bilateral gemstone ring is exceptional quality, set with rubies and sapphires displaying fine
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby and Sapphire Twin Platinum Ring Navette Antique
Located in US
An Antique Art Deco Style Natural Ruby and Sapphire Platinum Navette Ring. The ring is accented
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This wonderful mid-century platinum ring centers a striking 18-carat oval cabochon sapphire in a
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Platinum

Ceylon Sapphire and Ruby Bypass Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning bypass ring features a Ceylon blue sapphire totaling 1.45 carats and a Vietnamese red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby Sapphire Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum PT900 R6720
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A stunning cluster design ring set with princess-cut rubies, sapphires, and emeralds (all earth
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Tutti Frutti Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald And Ruby Cocktail Ladies Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring should possess. **A Colorful Symphony: An Array of Gemstones** Set in lustrous platinum, this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

1ct Oval Natural Ruby and White Sapphire Statement Ring in Platinum Silver
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
1ct Oval Natural Ruby and White Sapphire Statement Ring in Platinum Silver This exquisitely
Category

2010s African Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Silver

Oval Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Set of 3 Rings in Platinum
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This listing is for 3 Band Rings. Large and statement Band Rings that can be worn separately for
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

South Sea Pearl Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely platinum made ring full of sparkle and color! It features a 13mm south sea pearl with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arples Platinum Floral Cocktail Ring Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cocktail ring is made from platinum and weighs 12.09 total grams. This beautiful ring includes 6 Colombian
Category

Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold

Art Deco Flip Over Ruby Sapphire Diamond Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
platinum around 1920. It is set with calibré cut rubies and sapphires and with round cut diamonds. Us size
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond, Ruby and Blue Sapphire Flip Flop Twin Ring in Platinum
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
carat Ruby weight : 0.35 carat Sapphire weight : 0.35 Ring size : 6 Metal : Platinum
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman Diamond Ruby Sapphire Platinum 18K Gold Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set in platinum, rubies and sapphire prong set in gold With openwork wire gallery and grooved split
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Heart Shape Burmese Ruby, Sapphire with Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese Ruby 3.01 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.21 carats from Madagasgar with Baguette Diamond 1.25
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Period Tutti Frutti Diamond Sapphire Carved Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, unusual Art Deco period Tutti Frutti diamond, cabochon sapphire, carved ruby ring. Circa
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Three Stone Ruby Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Three Stone Ruby Ring, Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla keeping it very simple. KISS, keep
Category

2010s North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Platinum Modern Victorian Sapphires and GIA Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A Platinum Modern Victorian Sapphires and GIA Diamonds Cocktail Ring , Bring back the style of the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1975
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier ruby, sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. Set with five octagonal emerald-cut diamonds in
Category

Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Circa 1881 Victorian Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire Ring in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Description: Metal type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Platinum Accents Weight: 5.3 grams Ring
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Vintage Art Deco Bird Ring Conversion Platinum Sz 8.75 Diamond Sapphire Ruby
Located in Torrance, CA
sapphire (lab) is set into the eye. Two small calibre cut rubies (lab) adorn the chest. Originally a
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Mauboussin ruby platinum eternity ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Art Deco eternity ring by Mauboussin Paris features 20 vivid baguette cut rubies set
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in London, GB
rectangular shaped rubies and sapphires which are tension set perpendicular to one another at the centre
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Double Heart Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Crowned Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fine example of a Victorian double heart ring. In this case, a round ruby and
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Gold

Vintage 1970s David Webb Cabochon Ruby Sapphire and Emerald Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with a Cabochon Ruby weighing 5.71 carats, a
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Day and Night Ring with Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A day and night ring features a central band made up of rubies and sapphires, and two further bands
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Rings Set
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
. The second ring showcases a similar arrangement with a duo of square-cut deep blue sapphires being
Category

Vintage 1930s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby and Sapphire Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring Engagement
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Stunning platinum ruby and sapphire "Toi et Moi" Cross Over Ring. This bypass ring is very well
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...

New Platinum AGL & GIA Cushion Pink Sapphire Burma Ruby & Half Moon Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
sees it as a Ruby - Burma NO HEAT and one as a Pink Sapphire NO HEAT - The bottom line is this is a
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Platinum, 18 Karat Gold Fleur de Lis Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby Emerald Signet Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Fleur di Lis Cross Signet Ring, Tiffany designer Thomas Kurilla was
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A platinum ring featuring a superb gem quality pink sapphire. It has a bright and vivid reddish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Peacock Vintage Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
rectangular shaped navy blue sapphire and a rectangular shaped rich red ruby on the other. All stones here
Category

Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Band. This
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

0.73 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring 0.73 Carats Natural Ruby and 0.28 Carat Diamonds. Rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Inspired Platinum Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Inspired Platinum Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Ring Step into a world of timeless
Category

1990s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
By MJ Gabel
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning GIA certified Star Sapphire & Diamond ring made in Platinum Gemstone: Ruby & Diamond Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Natural 34.75 carat Star Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural 34.75 ct Star Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring in Platinum Star Ruby and Diamond Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

1.70 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.70 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.48 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.28 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.28 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.65 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.55 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.55 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.38 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

3.65 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 3.65 CaratNatural Sapphire and 1.16 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2000's Pink Sapphire Fancy Yellow Diamond Ruby Platinum 18K Gold Toi-Et-Moi Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and platinum Circa: 2000s Ring size: 6 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 13.5 mm and sits 6.0 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2.11 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.11 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.77 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.94 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 2.94 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.96 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.05 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.05 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.67 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.83 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.83 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.88 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.94 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 2.94 Carat Natural Sapphire and 1.67 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Handcraft Diamonds Platinum Emerald Sapphire Drops Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Platinum cocktail ring. Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with diamonds,ruby,sapphires and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and 0.17 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

1.16 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a 1.16 Carat Natural Ruby and 0.52 Carat Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Unheated Lavender Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring Trapezoid and Round Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Very Attractive Unheated Lavender Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Alexa...

Vintage GIA 2.57ct No-Heat Yellow Sapphire Ruby Trilogy Platinum 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic Vintage GIA 2.57ctw Unheated Yellow Sapphire Rubies Trilogy Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold
Category

1990s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.02 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a 1.021 Carat Natural Ruby and 0.40 Carat Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Pink Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Hand-fabricated in platinum and ready to be worn! Ring Size 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

1.02 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring a 1.02 Carat Natural Ruby and 0.94 Carat Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Cocktail Ring made in 18k. The diamonds appx. weigh 0.35 carats
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Reversible 3 Row Wide Band Style Ring with Rubies, Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Palm Beach, FL
of diamonds flanking the inner row of square cut bright red rubies or square cut rich blue sapphires
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Vintage 3.32 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring set in Platinum featuring 3.32 Carats Natural Untreated (No Heat) Ruby and 1.71
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

1.00 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.00 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and 0.14 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style French Cut Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Deco style platinum ring, with French cut rubies and approx. 0.50ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 6.75
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

No-Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
platinum set ring. Rubies from Sri Lanka are vary rare, most fall under pink sapphire and have lighter
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Platinum Sapphire And Ruby Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate platinum sapphire and ruby ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 57 vintage or 36 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect platinum sapphire and ruby ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a platinum sapphire and ruby ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Jerome, JAG New York and David Webb are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and cushion cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a platinum sapphire and ruby ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Platinum Sapphire And Ruby Ring?

The price for a platinum sapphire and ruby ring starts at $900 and tops out at $220,800 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,068.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

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 ringsvintage 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.