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Natural Pinkish Red Ruby 2.04 Ct Cushion
Oval Cut Loose Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pinkish Red Natural Ruby Loose Gemstones for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Ruby
Vibrant Pink Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot 8.40 Ct Cushion Cut-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vibrant Pink Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$439 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rich Green Emerald 12.18 Ct Natural Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size Lot from Swat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Rich Green Natural Emerald Jewelry Size Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Earrings, Necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
$1,706 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Rich Green Emerald 18.67 Ct Natural Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size Lot from Swat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Rich Green Natural Emerald Jewelry Size Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Earrings, Necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
Beige Natural Topaz Necklace Pendant Loose Gemstone 19.85 Ct Cushion Cut-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Beige Natural Topaz Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
$334 Sale Price
30% Off
Peachy Hue Pink Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 8.30 Ct Cushion Cut-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Peachy Hue Pink Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot for Ring, Bracelet, Necklace Pendant or any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$689 Sale Price
30% Off
Pastel Green
Pink Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot 3.65 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Light Pastel Green & Pink Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot for Ring, Necklace Pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$228 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Teal Green, Lime Green
Vibrant Blue Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 1.90 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Teal Green, Lime Green and Vibrant Blue Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring, Necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$174 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Vibrant Green
Baby Pink Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 8.25 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vibrant Green & Baby Pink Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$412 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Beige Natural Topaz Necklace Pendant Loose Gemstone 23.70 Ct Cushion Cut-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Beige Brown Golden Natural Topaz Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
$474 Sale Price
20% Off
Rich Green Natural Tourmaline Pendant Loose Gemstone 26.40 Ct Cushion Cut-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rich Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$4,276 Sale Price
35% Off
Vivid Rich Green Natural Tourmaline Pendant Loose Gemstone 16.65 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Rich Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$3,107 Sale Price
35% Off
Apple, Pastel Mint
Bluish Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot 1.90 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Apple Green, Pastel Mint Green and Vivid Bluish Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$503 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Necklace Pendant Loose Gemstone 22.35 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Peridot
$627 Sale Price
30% Off
Light Green
Apple Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Reverse Pair 3.90 CT
Located in Peshawar, PK
Light Green and Apple Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Reverse Pair Set for Ring, Earrings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$1,399 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vibrant Pink Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 7.30 Ct Emerald Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vibrant Pink Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$1,117 Sale Price / set
29% Off
Pink
Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 3.20 Ct Cushion Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pink and Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring, Bracelet, Necklace Pendant or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$384 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Blue Green Mix Color Natural Tourmaline Jewelry Size Loose Gemstones Lot 20.45Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Blue Green Mix Color Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, or any other Jewelry Setting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$548 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Lot 19.30 Carat for Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Earrings, Necklace Pendants or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Peridot
$557 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bluish Hue Green Natural Tourmaline Earrings Loose Gemstones 2.90 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bluish Hue Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Earrings, Ring, or any other Jewelry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$551 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Deep Blue Green Natural Tourmaline Jewelry Size Loose Gemstones Lot 6.70 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Blue Green Natural Tourmaline Jewelry Size Loose Gemstones Lot for Earrings, Rings, Necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$594 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Top Quality London Blue Topaz 110.19 Carats Topaz Gemstone Mystic Topaz
Located in Bangkok, TH
London Blue Topaz 110.19 Carats Topaz Gemstone Mystic Topaz Topaz Ring Topaz Bracelet Topaz Stone Topaz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz
$2,632 Sale Price
20% Off
Vivid Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Lot 39.60 Ct for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Lot for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$3,727 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vibrant Green
a Bluish Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 5.90 Ct Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vibrant Green with a Bluish Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$1,165 Sale Price
20% Off
Multicolors Natural Tourmaline Jewelry Size Loose Gemstone Lot 4 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Mix Color Pale Green, Light Peach and Pink Color Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Lot Jewelry Size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vivid Bluish Green Two Tone Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone 4.25Ct Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Bluish Green Two Tone Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, or any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$294 Sale Price
50% Off
Deep Indicolite Blue Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot 7.40 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Indicolite Blue Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline, Indicolite
$1,302 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Light Sky Blue Aquamarine Necklace Pendant Loose Gemstone 18.65 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Light Sky Blue Natural Aquamarine Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Aquamarine
$1,429 Sale Price
40% Off
Beige
Peachy Pink Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Reverse Pair 5 Ct Cushion
Located in Peshawar, PK
Beige and Peachy Pink Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Reverse Pair Set for Ring, Earrings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$1,392 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Vivid Green Emerald 6.87 Ct Natural Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size Lot from Swat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Rich Green Natural Emerald Jewelry Size Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Earrings, Necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
$1,392 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Purplish Pink Certified Natural Sapphire Earrings Loose Gemstone Pair Set 3 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Purplish Pink Certified Natural Sapphire Loose Gemstone Pair Set for Earrings, Ring, Necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tajikistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire
$978 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Natural Light Pink Tourmaline 3.50 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Light Pink Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Set for Earrings, Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$542 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rich Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone AAA Grade 11.10 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rich Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone AAA Grade for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Peridot
$2,625 Sale Price
30% Off
Deep Green Bluish Hue Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone 5.90Ct Cushion Cut Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Green Bluish Hue Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, or any other Jewelry Setting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$1,185 Sale Price
40% Off
Pink
Mint Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Set 4.70Ct Cushion Cut-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pink & Mint Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Set for Earrings, Ring, or any other Jewelry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$717 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Baby Pink
Minty Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Reverse Pair 1.80 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Baby Pink & Minty Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone Reverse Pair for Ring, Earrings, Bracelet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$388 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Natural Green Emerald Loose Gemstone Pair 2.90 Ct Pear Cut for Earrings Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Green Emerald Natural Loose Gemstone Pair for Rings, Earrings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
$181 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rare Light Slate Grey Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone 4.45 Ct Cushion
Located in Peshawar, PK
Light Slate Grey Bicolor Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$1,051 Sale Price
39% Off
Light Golden
Brown Natural Topaz Loose Gemstones Lot 139.39 Ct Mix Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Light Golden and Brown Natural Topaz Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Earrings, Necklace Pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Topaz
$580 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Vivid Green Emerald 14.25 Ct Natural Loose Gemstones Jewelry Size Lot from Swat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Rich Green Natural Emerald Jewelry Size Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Earrings, Necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Emerald
$1,747 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Vibrant Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot for Jewelry 4.20 Ct Cushion
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vibrant Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$789 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Honey Golden with Green
Pink Hues Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone 3.50 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Deep Honey Golden with Green & Pink Hues Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$443 Sale Price
39% Off
Pinkish Red Natural Rhodolite Garnet Jewelry Size Loose Gemstones Lot 14.05 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pinkish Red Natural Rhodolite Garnet Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Earrings, Necklace Pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
$475 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pinkish Red Natural Rhodolite Garnet Jewelry Size Loose Gemstones Lot 15.65 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pinkish Red Natural Rhodolite Garnet Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Earrings, Necklace Pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
$454 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Lagoon Green
Blue Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot 6.60 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lagoon Green & Blue Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$1,936 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Peachy Pink Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Lot 7.05 Ct Baguette Cut-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Peachy Pink Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Rings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$353 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Mint Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Set 7.25 Ct Octagon Cut-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Mint Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$1,755 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Deep Vivid Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone 8.25 Ct Cushion Cut Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$1,928 Sale Price
40% Off
Flower Cut Purple Natural Amethyst Pendant Loose Gemstone 10.90 Ct for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Flower Cut Purple Natural Amethyst Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, or any other Jewelry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Amethyst
$130 Sale Price
20% Off
Reddish Pink Natural Rubelite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone 8 Ct Oval Cushion Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstone for Ring, Pendant, Bracelet or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modernist Loose Gemstones
Materials
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$495 Sale Price
49% Off
Vivid Blue Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 4.35 Ct Cushion Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Blue Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring, Pendant Necklaces or any other Jewelry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$503 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vivid Lime Minty Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 3.60 Ct Octagon Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Lime Minty Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Rings, Bracelet, Necklace Pendant or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$473 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pinkish Red Natural Rhodolite Garnet Jewelry Size Loose Gemstones Lot 23.90 Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Reddish Pink Natural Rhodolite Garnet Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Earrings, Necklace Pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central African Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet, Rhodolite
$645 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Green
Deep Olive Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 3.65 Ct for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Green & Deep Olive Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Ring, Necklace Pendant, or any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$234 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Aquamarine and diamond fashion engagement ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Discover the allure of this stunning blue aquamarine 2.10ct gemstone ring, featuring a captivating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Minty
a Bluish Hue Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 3.45Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Minty Green & Bluish Hue Green Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones for Rings, Necklace Pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Tourmaline
$693 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Golden Citrine Natural Loose Gemstones 30.96 Ct Pear and Cushion Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Golden Citrine Natural Loose Gemstones for Rings, Earrings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Citrine
$382 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Questions About Gemstone Rings
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The 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.
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