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White Gold Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Round 1.59ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Down 1 for $30 or up 1 for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 14k Round .88ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 2 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Morganite Diamond Ring - 14k Round 2.08ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Morganite Carat(s): 1.85ct Cut: Round Color: Light Pink Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .90ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: K Clarity: I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise Round .50ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Marquise & Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Cluster Cocktail Ring - 18k Round 1.88ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 2.6ctw Diamond and Sapphire Ballerina Ring, Platinum, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: sapphire, 2 round 4.5 mm approximately 1 total carat diamond round brilliant cut, 20 2
Category

Vintage 1920s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Halo Ring - 10k Pear Cabochon .60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .38ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .22ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Hexagonal Diamond Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Venice, CA
- 1.75 mm for a carat weight of .25 (combined). The ring’s TCW is 1.37 carats. The diamond comes with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.69 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum trilogy ring
Category

Vintage 1940s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 1.43ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.23ct Cut: Emerald Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round Brilliant .20ctw French Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: I1 - I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Amethyst Diamond Ring 10k Oval Checkerboard 3.38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 2.40ct Cut: Oval Checkerboard Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Princess Baguette Round 2.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Square Cluster Halo Ring 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Guard Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.40ctw Sapphire Diamond Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds, 5 stones princess cut 1.8 mm approximately .15ctw F-G color, VS1-2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Princess Cut Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet
Category

20th Century British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band WhiteGold 14k Pear 1.87ctw
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Neil Lane Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.87ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond

Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Double Halo Ring - 14k .72ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Pear and Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round 0.12ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Negative Space Ring - 14k Round .14ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Note: The ring can be slightly manually adjusted in size. Metal Content: 14k Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .58ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .34ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: L Clarity: SI1 Certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 18k Round Brilliant Baguette .80ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .80ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold 4.0 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Scatter Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamonds, each stone weighing approximately 1/5 carat total weight. These diamonds come
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval 0.43ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Marquise .51ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $30 or up 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 10k Princess Single .50ctw Milgrain Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess & Single Color: H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Floral Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .67ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .67ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian 0.70ct Diamond Pearl Rectangular Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
height and 10.5mm in width. UK Size L US Size 5 3/4 This ring can be resized using our resizing
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut .38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .24ct Cut: Emerald Color: Green Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round Brilliant .30ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round Brilliant .70ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .70ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - 14k Single Cut .30ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
; 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 14k Rd .65ctw Floral Ribbon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .65ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band -10k Baguette 1.00ctw Channel Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Baguette Color: H - I - J Clarity: SI2 - I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 2.18ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .96ct Cut: Emerald Color: N Clarity: VS2 Certified by: GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Contoured Enhancer Wedding Band - 14k Round .15ctw Guard Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Victorian Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.98 carat. (approx.) Total Gram Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band 10k Princess .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Round Brilliant and Princess Color: I - J Clarity: I1 - I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Round 1.37ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .55ct Cut: Round Color: Red Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J - K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .40ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: SI1 Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Wedding Band - 14k Round 1/3ctw Three-Stone Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1/3ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond All-In-One Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k Round .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Clarity: I2 Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marlene Stowe Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
By Marlene Stowe
Located in Litchfield, CT
STONES: 5.0 carat aquamarine cabochon and 1.0 carats total weight of G color, SI1 clarity diamonds
Category

1990s North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Halo Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
stone Diamonds: One Center cut: Round Diamond weight: 3/5 carat Color: I-J Clarity: I1-I2 Setting: Prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 18k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Ring
By Raima
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: E
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear Cabochon .50ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .16ctw Promise
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .06ct Cut: Princess Color: H Clarity: SI1 Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.64ct GIA Certified Color-Change Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The center stone is certified by GIA, the ring also includes approximately 1.90 cts of SI1-SI2
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Victorian Ring - 18k Round .92ctw Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .64ctw Cut: Round Color: Blue Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ring - Mine Cut .30ctw Vintage Milgrain Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
- 1930s Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .20ct Cut: Mine Color: I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Flower Ring - 14k Heart 1.21ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Heart Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Multi-Shaped Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a 3 Row Bombay Shaped Ring, where you can see the different shaped stones from all
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .25ct Knife-Edge
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Princess Color: F Clarity: SI2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring 14k Round Brilliant .51ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Round Brilliant and Single Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - I1 Stone Note: one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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5 Carat 3 Stone Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 5 carat 3 stone diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a 5 carat 3 stone diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A 5 carat 3 stone diamond ring from Single Stone, Roman Malakov and Emilio! — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 5 carat 3 stone diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 5 Carat 3 Stone Diamond Ring?

The price for a 5 carat 3 stone diamond ring starts at $19 and tops out at $3,350,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $9,178.

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.