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18 Karat Gold Ladies Ring with Natural 4.20 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt white gold ladies ring with natural 4.20 - CARAT COLOMBIAN EMERALD and diamonds. GCS
Category

Vintage 1970s Colombian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

GIA Certified Exquisite 4ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate any moment with a ring that defines sophistication. This stunning 4-carat emerald cut
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 8.01 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald Vintage Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 8.01 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald and Trillion Cut Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut 11.42 Carat Peridot, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Euro Shank Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.5 Bright, bold and beautiful peridot and pink sapphire 3 stone cocktail ring with
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Peridot, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold three stone/trilogy ring; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry collections. This impressive
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 0.47 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and handset with 0.47 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.11 Carat SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and handset with 2.11 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 2.11 Carat SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and handset with 2.11 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.00 Carat SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 3.00 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.00 Carat SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 3.00 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.99 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2.99 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

SGL Certified 2.99 Carat SI/H Marquise Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2.99 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.99 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Ring 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 10-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2.99 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

4.30 Carat SI/H Marquise Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 4.30 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 0.65 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.65 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 0.65 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.65 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 1.73 Carat SI/H Marquise Pear Diamond Promise Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 2.65 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.73 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Oval Diamond Ring Platinum .90 TDW Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
total. SI1-SI2 clarity and H color. The total diamond weight for the ring is .90 carat. The setting
Category

Late 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920s 0.62 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Unheated 4.04 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby in Platinum with Diamonds
Located in La Jolla, CA
GRS Certified 4.04 Carat Unheated Cushion Cut Ruby in Platinum Three- Stone Ring with Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Natural 2 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Oval Pear Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2.01 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Brilliant Round Cut Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
18k purity 750. This impressive contemporary three stone ring is supplied with an independent diamond
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.77 Carat SI/H Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 3.00 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 2.65 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.77 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.64ct Natural Pear Diamond Ruby Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Pears & Reds 2.64ct. Natural Pear diamond ring GIA Certificate # 5221172632 J-color
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

2.79 Carat Oval Sri Lankan Padparadscha Sapphire Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Someone who is Looking for a Three Stone Sapphire & Diamond Ring. The Mounting is Solid 18K White Gold. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
three stone/trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections
Category

Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Ruby Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring 18k Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
by a matched pair of brilliant-cut diamonds G-H/VS2-SI1 weighing over 0.72 carats. This elegant ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

Art Deco 18k Gold Platinum Ring with Sapphires Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
. This stunning piece features three old mine diamonds totaling approximately 0.34 carats with G-H color
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
carats. Diamond color is H-I, Diamond clarity is VS1-VS2. A classic piece of a estate jewelry. Ring size
Category

Late 20th Century American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1950s Diamond and Pearl Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.83 carat diamond and cultured pearl, platinum three stone cocktail
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Certified 9.08 Carat Muzo No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
diamonds the approx total weight of this ring is 9.08 carats. Emilio Jewelry specializes in Emeralds, and
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

1940s Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940s 0.27 carat diamond and 12 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 6.15 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt yellow gold ladies ring with Natural 6.15 carat Colombian emerald and trillion-cut diamonds
Category

1990s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald

Edwardian Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
yellow gold ring. It's beautiful antique setting includes four .01 carat diamonds accents that further
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 4.90 Carat Kashmir Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Kashmir Sapphire Main stone: 4.90+ carat Royal Blue, Cushion Setting: 4 Argyle pink diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire

Square Cut Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
with accent diamonds on east west makes it an elegant piece of jewelry. Carefully chosen gem stone is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s Diamond and Rose Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.70 carat diamond and 18 karat rose gold, platinum set trilogy style
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 1.01ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern GIA certified fancy yellow diamond three stone like ring, two-tone 18k white and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...

Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.57 carat sapphire and 0.32 carat diamond, platinum
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Leon Mege Montpassier Style Platinum Diamond Ring with a Natural Pink Sapphire
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
. Center stone - 1.24-carat natural unheated pink sapphire Diamond shields F/VS 0.30-carat TW Fifty-six
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Tanzanite Solitaire and Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Tanzanite the weight 2.14 Carat and two (2) natural white diamonds trilliant cut total weight of 0.66 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Natural Hot Pink Sapphire Ring in 18K White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
Discover the beauty of our exquisite 3-stone ring, featuring a rare and vibrant natural hot pink
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hallmarked 1960 22K 3 Diamond Flush Mount Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This modern streamlined 3 stone diamond gypsy band ring is is hallmarked for Birmingham, 1960 and
Category

Vintage 1960s English Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver GIA No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A striking sapphire and diamond three-stone ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 18k
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 1.65Ct Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Twist Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.65 carat diamond and platinum trilogy ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1930s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1980s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.55 carat natural blue sapphire and 0.46 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Toi-Et-Moi Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rounded shank Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1880s Ring Size: 6 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Leon Mege Montpassier Style Platinum Diamond Ring with a Natural Pink Sapphire
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Romantic "Eye of the Passion" micro-pave ring features a 1.24-carat natural sapphire in a light
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Twist Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our three stone ring collection. This fine and impressive
Category

Vintage 1910s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Untreated (No Heat) Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Natural Untreated, Burmese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Fancy Red Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Setting: 10 rose-cut water drop white diamonds totaling approximately 0.79 carats, 4 rose-cut round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond

Antique Diamond 2.35 White Opal 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the shank with the 18k gold mark (18). This impressive three stone opal gold ring is supplied with an
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

3.01Ct Ceylon Sapphire and 1.00Ct Diamond Platinum Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.01 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.00 carat diamond, platinum
Category

Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 4.00 Carat Fancy Pure Green Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. 4. Symbolism and Significance: Green is often associated with nature, growth, and vitality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

Vintage 1960s French 1.23ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our diverse three stone rings collection. This fine and impressive vintage three stone diamond
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Mid-Century 1.20 CTW Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 1.04 carats - H color with VS2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1950s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1.66ctw Oval Amethyst Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.16ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - G Clarity - SI2 Metal: 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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4 Carat Three Stone Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 4 carat three stone diamond rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. Find a collection of 1696 vintage versions or 2111 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of 4 carat three stone diamond rings includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Emilio!, Roman Malakov and David Gross Group produced popular versions that are worth a look. There are many round cut, emerald cut and oval cut 4 carat three stone diamond rings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of 4 carat three stone diamond rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 4 Carat Three Stone Diamond Rings?

Prices for 4 carat three stone diamond rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $19 and can go as high as $3,350,000, while 4 carat three stone diamond rings, on average, fetch $12,027.

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.