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Art Deco GIA 2.76 carat Ceylon no heat sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Art Deco ring showcases a 2.76 carat cushion cut sapphire of Ceylon origin
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

No Heat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds. The GIA certificate states that the sapphire is from Ceylon [Sri Lanka] and has not been heat
Category

Late 20th Century Sri Lankan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Natural Ceylon in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Set with wide prongs with a
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Large Platinum 8.31ctw GIA No Heat Ceylon Color Change Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Changing to Purple Color - Ceylon - No Heat - 7.85ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum GIA 5.71ctw Ceylon No Heat Purple Sharp Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - Very Nice Sharp Star - No Heat - Ceylon - 4.94ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum GIA 5.71ctw Ceylon No Heat Purple Sharp Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - Very Nice Sharp Star - No Heat - Ceylon - 4.94ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

No Heat GIA 33.34 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Cocktail Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified No Heat Sapphire from the Ceylon (Sri Lanka) region. The rare large natural center stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 4.76ctw GIA Cushion Ceylon NO HEAT Color Change Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
features a gorgeous GIA certified, 4.06 carat cushion cut color change sapphire solitaire, neatly prong set
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural No-Heat Ceylon Sapphire + Diamond Ring 3.70ct
Located in Narberth, PA
by sparkling diamonds at either shoulder. The Ceylon (Sri Lankan) sapphire has an exact weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 4.01ct GIA Cushion Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Sideway Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
natural cushion sapphire stone that is GIA certified and has a lovely elongated cushion brilliant cut
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

NEW Platinum 6.56ctw GIA Ceylon NO HEAT Cushion Sapphire European Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
center stone which indicates that the sapphire is a 100% natural stone with no indications of heat
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

NEW Platinum 6.56ctw GIA Ceylon NO HEAT Cushion Sapphire European Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
center stone which indicates that the sapphire is a 100% natural stone with no indications of heat
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

New Platinum GIA 10.96ct No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Halo Substantial Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Gorgeous Blue Color - NO HEAT - Ceylon - 9.14ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 4.94ctw GIA Ceylon NO HEAT Sideways Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous, custom designed, sapphire and diamond ring features a truly breathtaking, GIA
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

14K Gold 2.85ctw GIA Sideways Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
. The center stone has been certified by GIA as being 100% natural genuine Ceylon sapphire stone with no
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14K Antique Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
blue Natural Ceylon (Sri Lankan) in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Set with
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum GIA 15.48ctw Large No Heat Ceylon Periwinkle Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
w/ the original GIA certification for the sapphire. Stock Number: MK-170725033 --Certification
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum GIA Ceylon NO HEAT Oval Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
blue color. This sapphire is GIA certified from Sri Lanka with no indications of heat or any other
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum GIA Ceylon No Heat Oval Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
blue color. This sapphire is GIA certified from Sri Lanka with no indications of heat or any other
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18k Gold GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
very fine quality stone is certified by GIA as being a natural mined stone from Sri Lanka with NO HEAT
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 3.18 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.78 carats - color changing from transparent
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Mid-Century 3.34 Carats No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring GIA, 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a basket set and oval cut Ceylon Sapphire weighing 2.82 carats Cornflower blue in color
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

New Platinum 5ct GIA Ceylon No Heat Purple Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
style, and is certified by GIA as originating from Ceylon with no indications of heat treatment. This
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 8.18 Carat Oval No Heat Ceylon Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 8.18 ct. Oval No Heat Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Diamonds made in Platinum
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Natural No Heat Ceylon GIA Blue Cushion Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ri
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
Heat Cushion cut Sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Sapphire weighing 5.68 carats, measuring 9.94mm x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Nouveau GIA Ceylon No Heat 3.15 Carat Sapphire Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Nouveau GIA Ceylon No Heat 3.15 Carat Sapphire Three Stone Ring. Featuring one GIA oval
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1920 s Art Deco No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centers an oval cut Ceylon sapphire weighing approximately 1.70 carats
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4.48 Carat GIA Cert Light Blue Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The 4.48 carat light blue sapphire is GIA certified as Ceylon origin with no indications of heat or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Italian GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire and Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Italian GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century 3.83 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a mixed cushion cut color change Ceylon sapphire - weighing approximately 3.38 carats
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century 3.83 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a mixed cushion cut color change Ceylon sapphire - weighing approximately 3.38 carats
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage GIA 5.80 Carat Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 5.80 Carat Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond 14k Rose Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Go...

Victorian Revival GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18k Rose Gold Cocktail Rin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Revival GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18k Rose Gold Cocktail Ring. Featuring
Category

Vintage 1940s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Late Victorian GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Cluster Ring
Category

Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 5.00 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum 3 Stone Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 3.72 carats total Natural Ceylon (Sri Lankan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century 10.04 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cornflower blue Natural Ceylon (Sri Lankan) in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Set
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century 2.78 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sizable Measures north to south 11.0 mm and sits 7.0 mm high Total weight: 5.8 grams GIA Sapphire Origin
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18k White Gold GIA 2.13ctw NO HEAT Cushion Ceylon Purple Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
a natural sapphire that originated from Sri Lanka with NO HEAT indications. The stone is neatly
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dover Jewelry GIA No Heat Ceylon 14.23 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring! This Natural No Heat Treatment, Ceylon blue sapphire center stone will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Dover Jewelry No Heat Ceylon GIA Sapphire Step Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
Are you a lover of square cut stones and blue sapphires? Then this GIA Certified, No Heat Ceylon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

9.50 Carat No Heat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ruby Vintage Cocktail Ring GIA
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A stunning turn of the century handcrafted Ceylon sapphire, diamond, and ruby ring. The 9.57 carat
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 2.07 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Natural Ceylon in origin with no indications of heat treatment Prong set in basket and flanked by
Category

Vintage 1950s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 3.00 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bombé Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped mixed-cut sapphire weighing 1.70 carats - transparent cornflower blue in
Category

Vintage 1930s Dome Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 6.75 CTW No Heat Yellow Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion-shaped mixed-cut sapphire weighing 6.42 carats total Natural Ceylon (Sri
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 5.63 Carat GIA Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring No Heat
Located in Montgomery, AL
). The center stone is an incredible unheated Ceylon sapphire. The sapphire is a fancy cut measuring
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

New Platinum 18k Gold GIA 5.05ct No Heat Yellow Ceylon Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
claw prong set at its center. The sapphire is GIA certified as weighing exactly 5.05 carats, displaying
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

18k Gold 1.97ct Cushion GIA No Heat Ceylon Pink Sapphire Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
center stone is a cushion cut, exactly 1.97 carat, GIA certified purple-pink sapphire. The stone is 100
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

New 18K Gold 4.66ct GIA No Heat Ceylon Heart Sapphire Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
features an older natural sapphire stone that has been certified by GIA. This lively stone has a lovely
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Gold 13.53ctw GIA No Heat Oval Ceylon Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
double-cabochon cut, GIA certified, natural Ceylon star sapphire multi-prong set at its center. The 100
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Vintage No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pear Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
north to south 15.0 mm and sits 6.0 mm high Total weight: 5.4 grams GIA Sapphire Origin Report
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1950s Ceylon No Heat Blue Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1950's Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings. The cushion cut Ceylon sapphires weigh 4.49 and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Unheated Yellow Sapphire Ring 4.47 Carats Ceylon No Heat
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Supreme no heat 4.47 carat "Ceylon" Yellow Sapphire emerald cut, flanked by a pair of 0.75 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k G...

Vintage 9.19 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval step cut sapphire weighing 8.59 carats - transparent vibrant blue Natural Sri
Category

Vintage 1980s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 7.92 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grams GIA Sapphire Origin Report: 2231058296 Stock Number: We-11811
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 4.11 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing 3.61 carats - transparent medium blue in color Natural
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 4.16 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Natural Ceylon (Sri Lankan) in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Bezel set with a
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1950 s Mid-Century 4.53 Carats No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three stone ring features a rectangular cushion cut Ceylon sapphire weighing 4.29 carats
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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Ceylon Sapphire No Heat Gia For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact ceylon sapphire no heat gia you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 37 antique edition and 51 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a ceylon sapphire no heat gia from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic ceylon sapphire no heat gia over the years, but those made by Dover Jewelry, OGI Ltd and Alexander of Beverly Hills are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and emerald cut alternatives. Finding a ceylon sapphire no heat gia for sale for women should be easy, but there are 19 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Ceylon Sapphire No Heat Gia?

On average, a ceylon sapphire no heat gia at 1stDibs sells for $16,488, while they’re typically $960 on the low end and $297,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry

Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.

Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.

America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.

The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.

You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.

Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).

The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (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.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire 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.