Imperial Topaz Rings
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gol...
20th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century More Rings
White Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century More Rings
White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
2010s American Modern More Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Coral, White Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Loose Gemstones
Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Alexandrite, Amethys...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold,...
Late 20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum
20th Century More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Fashion Rings
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Romantic Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Thai More Rings
Peridot, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Sterling Silver
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The Legacy of Topaz in Jewelry Design
The word “topaz” comes from Topazios, the Greek name for St. James Island on the Red Sea (presently known as Zabargad). And even though the Greeks believed that topaz protected the wearer and gave them strength, we unfortunately cannot promise that your antique and vintage topaz jewelry will give you any superhuman abilities.
Beloved by royalty, topazes were once believed to possess special powers for curing diseases and breaking magical spells. While they may not have supernatural properties, these autumnal gems are enchanting just the same.
It’s appropriate that as the temperatures cool and the leaves turn yellow, the birthstone for November is a gem found in autumnal hues. The deep browns, reds and oranges of the topaz, a stone once believed to have the power to cure fevers, is perfect for this time of year. In fact, the palette has also inspired a second birthstone for the month: citrine, which is less expensive and easier to find. Truth be told, topazes can be found in a wide variety of colors (which can get confusing since the blue topaz, along with turquoise, is a birthstone for the month of December), but it’s nice to wax poetic about the season.
The topaz can be blue, green, yellow, pink, purple and red. The colors of this allochromatic stone result from impurities in its crystal structure and are not part of its chemical composition, which is aluminum silicate fluoride hydroxide. The true color of topaz is no color at all. Isn’t it fascinating that a stone that can come in a variety of colors is colorless in its purest form?
Find a range of vintage and antique topaz rings, topaz necklaces and other accessories 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 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.
- What is imperial topaz?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Imperial topaz is a variety of topaz gemstone that comes primarily from mines in Brazil. It is easy to recognize by its warm pink, orange, peach and champagne hues. You'll find a range of imperial topaz gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, topaz can be good for engagement rings. Rated an 8 on the Mohs scale, topaz is fairly resistant to scratches and cleavage, so it can hold up to daily wear. Plus, the gemstone comes in a wide variety of colors, giving you the freedom to choose a hue that reflects your individual tastes. Explore a range of topaz engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What a blue topaz engagement ring means is largely a matter of personal interpretation. People associate the gemstone with a variety of sentiments, including loyalty, honesty and peace. It is also the birthstone for December. On 1stDibs, find a selection of blue topaz gemstone rings.
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