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14k Gold Round Gemstone 8x8 mm Round Gemstone Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring in 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

10k Gold Round Gemstone 8x8 mm Round Gemstone Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

10k Gold Round Gemstone 2.5 mm Round Gemstone Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring ins made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Go...

Cushion Cut Natural Aquamarine Gemstone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
the Gold Gemstone Ring according to your specification. Go to our Storefront Page for more updates and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Oval Smoky Quartz Gemstone Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Oval Smoky Quartz Gemstone Ring This stunning Oval Smoky Quartz Ring is in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Majestic Emerald Cut 18K White Gold Green Gemstone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Make a bold and elegant statement with the Majestic Emerald Cut 18K White Gold Green Gemstone Ring
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

10k Gold Oval Gemstone 7x5 mm Oval Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring in 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

14k Gold Heart Gemstone 5x5 mm Heart Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

10k Gold Heart Gemstone 5x5 mm Heart Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

14k Gold Round Gemstone 5 mm Round Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

14k Gold Oval Gemstone 7x5 mm Oval Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring in 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

10k Gold Round Gemstone 5 mm Round Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

Exquisite Sea Blue Step Cushion Cut Aquamarine 5.45 Carats Gemstone Ring Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
VVS Clarity Loose Aquamarine from Pakistan. Product Information: GEMSTONE NAME: Exquisite Sea Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

Natural Aquamarine Square Cut Gemstone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
We can customize the Gold Gemstone Ring according to your specification. Go to our Storefront Page
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

10k Gold Cushion 12x10 mm Rectangle Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

de GRISOGONO Multi-Gemstone Ring in 18K Pink Gold Crafted in 18K pink gold
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Chicago, IL
de GRISOGONO Multi-Gemstone Ring in 18K Pink Gold Crafted in 18K pink gold weighing 15.90 grams
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

0.61 Carat Mother of Pearl Gemstone Ring 0.30 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, AE
0.61 Carat Mother of Pearl Gemstone Ring 0.30 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry Details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Gemstone Ring 3.1g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies floral design ring with gemstones in 18k white gold. Stamped 750 and weighs 3.1 grams. There
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Diamond and Natural Ruby Gemstone Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Diamond Ruby Gemstone Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.44 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade Bezel Set Cushion Amethyst Gemstone Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Bezel Set Cushion Amethyst Gemstone Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural amethyst of 2.2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10k Gold Oval 9x7 mm Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modernist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

14k Gold Oval 9x7 mm Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

14k Gold Round Gemstone 3.5mm Round Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring in 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Go...

10k Gold Round Gemstone 3.5mm Round Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Go...

Deep Pinkish Red Rhodolite Garnet 2.53 Ct Oval Cut Natural Loose Gemstone Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pinkish Red Natural Rhodolite Garnet Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

14k Gold Filled Clear Gemstone Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Karat: 14/20 Metal Color: Yellow Ring Type: Fashion Ring Style: Stone-set Gemstone Type: Cubic zirconia
Category

2010s North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Zircon, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

14k Gold Filled Red Gemstone Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Type: Gold-filled Karat: 14/20 Metal Color: Yellow Ring Type: Fashion Ring Style: Stone-set Gemstone
Category

2010s North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Zircon, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

14k Gold Filled Green Gemstone Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Gold-filled Karat: 14/20 Metal Color: Yellow Ring Type: Fashion Ring Style: Stone-set Gemstone Type
Category

2010s North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Zircon, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Lagoon Tourmaline and Diamonds natural gemstone Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 7US
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Daugavpils, LV
Lagoon Tourmaline and Diamonds natural gemstone Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 7US, Certified
Category

2010s Afghan Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

David Webb Trio of Gemstone Rings
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
Versatile group of three solitaire rings by David Webb that can be worn singly or combined. One has
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

10k Gold Round Gemstone 5 mm Round Shaped Gemstone Ring Gemstone Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

10k Gold Oval Gemstone 9x7 mm Oval Cut Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

14k Gold Oval Gemstone 8x6 mm Oval Cut Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

14k Gold Oval Gemstone 5.2x7 mm Oval Gemstone Ring Oval Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

14k Gold Round Gemstone 5 mm Round Shaped Gemstone Ring Gemstone Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 14k Solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

10k Gold Oval Gemstone 5.2x7 mm Oval Gemstone Ring Oval Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

14k Gold Oval Gemstone 9x7 mm Oval Cut Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

10k Gold Oval Gemstone 8x6 mm Oval Cut Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

3.54 ct Three Pink Sapphire Gemstone Ring in 18K White Gold, Three Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire gemstone three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Zorab Creation Multi-Color Precious Gemstone Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
, Pink, Purple, and lastly red with an overall of 5.95 carats. This ring also has stunning gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...

4.33 Carat Blue Sapphire Big Gemstone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
We can customize the Gold Gemstone Ring according to your specification. Go to our Storefront Page
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold Pear Gemstone 7x5 mm Pear Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring in 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

10k Gold Pear Gemstone 7x5 mm Pear Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

10k Gold Marquise 8x4 mm Marquise Cut Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Go...

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pentagon Shaped Smoky Quartz Gemstone Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pentagon Shaped Smoky Quartz Gemstone Ring This stunning Pentagon Smoky
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18kt Solid White Gold 8.21 Carat Emerald Gemstone Ring With Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- Prong setting We can customize The Gold Gemstone Ring according to your specification. Go to our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

0.61 Carat Mother of Pearl Gemstone Ring 0.30 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, AE
0.61 Carat Mother of Pearl Gemstone Ring 0.30 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Marquise 8x4 mm Marquise Cut Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Go...

14k Gold Princess Cut 5x5 mm Princess Cut Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

10k Gold Princess Cut 5x5 mm Princess Cut Gemstone Ring Gemstone Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

14k Gold Octagon 7x5 mm Octagon Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring in 14k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones. Available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White...

10k Gold Octagon 7x5 mm Octagon Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Stackable Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Gemstone Ring is made of 10k solid gold featured with a natural sparkly gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White...

Natural 3.66cts Gemstone Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
chrysoprase gemstone. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Black Spinel Gemstone Ring
Located in Ridgefield, CT
contemporary twist. Details: Contemporary Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold Black Spinel Gemstones Fine Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Spinel, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 0.64cts Gemstone Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
delicate ring showcases five round-cut blue coral gemstones set in a textured 18-carat yellow gold band
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

14k Gold Filled Chevron Clear Gemstone Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Gold-filled Karat: 14/20 Metal Color: Yellow Ring Type: Fashion Ring Style: Stone-set Gemstone Type
Category

2010s North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Zircon, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Natural 3.39 carat Sapphire Diamond Gemstone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
. Set within 4 double claws basket ring with 6 natural earth mined diamonds bead set on each side of the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

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Gemstone Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of gemstone rings. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 461 vintage versions or 1072 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. Pieces in our collection of gemstone rings made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Merkaba, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Tamir are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 719 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, oval cut and cushion cut gemstone rings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of gemstone 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 Gemstone Rings?

Prices for gemstone rings start at $65 and top out at $350,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,471.

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.

Questions About Gemstone Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best gemstone for an engagement ring is really a matter of preference. Diamonds have extraordinary brilliance, a hardness of 10, and are more scratch-resistant than any other gemstone. Emeralds and sapphires are also popular gemstones for an engagement ring. Shop a collection of vintage and modern engagement rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.