2 Carat Cabochon Ruby Ring
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Greek Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s English Egyptian Revival Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, E...
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Baroque Revival Dome Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Ruby, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
White Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Three-Stone Rings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century British Cluster Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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2 Carat Cabochon Ruby Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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