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Spessartite Garnet Ring 9.59 Carat Hexagon
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rubies, Padparadscha Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline, Cat's
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Mandarin Garnet, Platinum

Cartier Meli Melo Gem Set Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and round mandarin garnet and diamonds. Signed Cartier with serial numbers. Size 6 and can be re
Category

1990s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Platinum

Mark Schneider Contemporary Spessartine Garnet and Diamond Constellation Ring
By Mark Schneider
Located in Towson, MD
and also known as the "Mandarin garnet," is celebrated for its brilliance and rarity. Its lively
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

14.79 Spessartite Garnet Cabochon Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Dome Band Ring 18K
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats that is the color of a bright mandarin orange, hence its nickname, "Mandarin" garnet! The garnet
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Orange Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 8.08 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
orange is reminiscent of a mandarin garnet or fire opal, making it highly desirable to connoisseurs of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Certified 18K Rosegold Rare 22.6 Carat Spessartite and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
( Mandarin Garnet ) with rich, fiery hues that exude warmth and passion. The white diamonds weight 5.15
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

10.11 Carat Orange Sapphire Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
orange is reminiscent of a mandarin garnet or fire opal, making it highly desirable to connoisseurs of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Nardi Venice Cocktail Ring in 18kt Gold with 10.83 Cts Aquamarine Spessartite
By Nardi
Located in Miami, FL
calibrated round cuts of rare vivid orange mandarin garnets (Spessartite), with a total weight of 1.44 carats
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Morganite Ring 10.69 Carat Fancy Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, unheated Sapphires and Rubies, Padparadscha Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, White Diamond, Beryl, Multi-gemstone, Rose Gold, 18k...

Green Tourmaline Ring 7.86 Carat Emerald Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Padparadscha Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Green Tourmaline Ring 3.96 Carat Emerald Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rubies, Padparadscha Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline, Cat's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline Ring 10.43 Carat Oval
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and Rubies, Padparadscha Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Platinum

Pink Tourmaline Ring Oval 6.79 Carat
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl, Star Ruby and Star
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Spinel Ring 0.95 Carat Shield
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl, Star Ruby and Star Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Platinum

Tanzanite Ring Gem 8.23 Carat Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl, Star Ruby and Star Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite

Unheated Green Sapphire Ring 3.67 Carat Emerald Cut Natural
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
" Emeralds, unheated Sapphires and Rubies, Padparadscha Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum

Aquamarine Ring Gem 35.68 Carat Asscher Cut Loose Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rubies, Padparadscha Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline, Cat's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl

Grey Spinel Ring Oval 2.49 Carats
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl, Star Ruby and Star
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rosior One-Off Contemporary "Koala" Cocktail Ring Set with Multicolor Gemstones
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
ct; 1 Princess Cut Mandarin Garnets with 0,33 ct; 24 F Color, VVS Clarity Diamonds with 0,1 ct; 107
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapp...

Aquamarine Ring 20.37 Carats Emerald Cut Brazil
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
" Emeralds, unheated Sapphires and Rubies, Padparadscha Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Beryl, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Platinum

Aquamarine Ring 8.01 Carat Emerald Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and Rubies, Padparadscha Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Platinum

Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring 3.78 Carat Radiant Cut GIA Certified
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl, Star Ruby and Star Sapphire, Demantoid Garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Unheated Green Tourmaline Ring 33.85 Carats Oval
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl, Star Ruby and Star
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Platinum

Colombian Emerald Ring 9.07 Carat Gubelin Certified
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and Rubies, Padparadscha Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Beryl, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Orange Sapphire Ring by Oscar Heyman, 4.90 Carat
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
orange is reminiscent of a mandarin garnet or fire opal, making it highly desirable to connoisseurs of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Green Tourmaline Ring 4.17 Carat
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl, Star Ruby and Star
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Alexandrite, Amethys...

Green Tourmaline Ring 10.40 Carat Oval
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and Rubies, Padparadscha Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Other, Platinum

Grey Violet Spinel Ring 3.14 Carat Cushion Cut
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
" Emeralds, unheated Sapphires and Rubies, Padparadscha Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Platinum

Chrome Green Tourmaline Ring 7.70 Carats
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Padparadscha Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, P...

Chrome Green Tourmaline Ring 7.70 Carats
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, unheated Sapphires and Rubies, Padparadscha Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Chrome Tourmaline, P...

Unheated Yellow Sapphire Ring 4.47 Carats Ceylon No Heat
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rubies, Padparadscha Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, Chrome Tourmaline, Cat's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Spessartite Garnet and Diamond Pave Dome Ring in 18k Gold, 8.16 Carat Mandarin
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
large and vivid orange color, 8.16 carat Mandarin spessartite garnet in a custom-designed domed bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Colleen B. Rosenblat Mandarin Granet Amethysts Scarab Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
for everyone. This desirable ring with one mandarin granet 34.16 ct and two amethysts 0.457 ct could
Category

2010s German Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Silver Sapphire and Garnet Wide Confetti Band Ring, Lynn Kathyrn Miller
By Lynn K Designs
Located in Oakland, CA
along with Mandarin and tsavorite garnets. This sterling silver "Confetti' Ring glitters with a
Category

2010s North American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorit...

Alex Sepkus Diamond Windows Large Orange Spessartite Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Sepkus
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Large Orange Spessartine Windows Ring by Alex Sepkus. With One rare large oval cut orange spessartite stone with lots of fire - 16.5mm x 12.25mm x 8mm - 1...
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold

Certified Tourmaline and Spessartite Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful cocktail ring, with natural Mozambique Tourmaline weighing 4.37 carats, and natural Spessartite weighing 2.39 carts, and 0.3 carat White Diamonds. The design of this ring...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fine Mandarin Garnet Cocktail Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
. This ring in 18k rose gold is set with a beautiful Mandarin Garnet Cabouchon with a weight of 28.50ct
Category

2010s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

28.50 Carat Mandarin Garnet Cocktail Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
. This ring in 18k rose gold is set with a beautiful Mandarin Garnet Cabouchon with a weight of 28.50ct
Category

2010s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Mandarin Garnet Gem 3.65 Carat Oval Untreated
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
3.65 carat Mandarin Garnet oval gem. Returns are accepted and paid by us within 7 days of delivery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Other

Mandarin Garnet Diamond Platinum Detachable Ring Pendant
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A master-crafted detachable ring-pendant comprised of a vivid 6.69ct pear shape Mandarin Garnet and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

18k White Gold Spersastite Mandarin Garnet Ring with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This beautiful tear drop mandarin garnet is surrounded by a double row of diamonds to further
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Spessartite Mandarin Garnet Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Style: Ring Metal: 14k Yellow Gold ​ ​Gemstone: Spessartite Mandarin Garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mandarin Garnet, Pink and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 7.67 ct. Mandarin garnet octagon with good quality pink and white diamond rounds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold

Set of 2 - Mandarin Garnet and Colombian Emerald Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
White Gold. A classic three stone ring, with a 10.21 carat top oval cut Mandarin Garnet (Spessartine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

Tourneau 15.32 Carat Mandarin Garnet 1.45 Carat Diamond Orange and Red Sapphire
By Tourneau
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite Mandarin garnet and diamond ring! The 15.32 oval-shaped Mandarin garnet is bezel set and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18.32 Carat Spessartine Mandarin Garnet and Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A gem-quality, 18.32 carat oval shaped Spessartine Mandarin Garnet, with VS quality 0.5 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mandarin Garnet Ring GIA Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
Some call it a "Mandarin garnet." Others call it a "spessartite." But it's official name is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Fine Mandarin Garnet and Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
18k rose gold 7,75gr. is set with 1 Mandarin Garnet facetted cushion shape, 7,5mm, 1,80cts. + 26
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Other, 18k Gold

2.02 Carat Round Cut Mandarin Garnet and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
lively Mandarin garnet solitaire accompanied by radiant diamond accents set along the milgrain-outlined
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Spessartite Mandarin Garnet and Diamond Double Halo White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Treat yourself, or surprise your loved one with this breathtaking Mandarin garnet and diamond halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mandarin Garnet Cabochon Ring in Green Titanium with 18k 750 Rose Gold by MXHM
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in München, DE
Mandarin garnet cabochon ring in turquoise green titanium with an 8.33 carat center stone and 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Mandarin Garnet, Rose Gold, Titanium

Solange 3.80 ct Mandarin Garnet Blackened Gold "Cup" Ring
By Solange Azagury-Partridge
Located in Dallas, TX
This 3.80 ct Mandarian garnet ring fairly glows with color. In fact, it could be the sunshine of
Category

2010s British More Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mandarin Garnet Diamond Swirl 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This unique well made garnet and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 4.81 Carat Oval Mandarin Spessartite Garnet 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Oval Mandarin Garnet 18k Gold Ring. The Mandarin Garnet in this handcrafted 18k gold ring exhibits
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 25.66 Carat Natural Orange Hessonite Garnet Diamonds Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Mandarin Garnet Prime GIA 23.66ct. Natural Orange Hessonite Garnet & 2.00ct. diamonds ring. GIA
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gem 11 Carat Spessartite Garnet Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Spessartite Garnet - also known as Spessartine or Mandarin Garnet - is by far the most precious and valuable
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

Cartier Meli Melo Aquamarine Chalcedony Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
aquamarine, 4.5mm 1 mandarin garnet 2mm This ring is in mint condition and comes with original Cartier
Category

1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Platinum

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Mandarin Garnet Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of mandarin garnet rings. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our selection of items includes 32 vintage examples as well as 318 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of mandarin garnet rings to choose from, but contemporary and modern mandarin garnet rings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Merkaba, Celine Roelens and Royaal Stones Ltd are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 245 garnet versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for oval cut mandarin garnet rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and cushion cut alternatives. When shopping our range of mandarin garnet rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Mandarin Garnet Rings?

On average, mandarin garnet rings at 1stDibs sell for $9,258, while they’re typically $140 on the low end and $368,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Mandarin Garnet Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mandarin garnet refers to a specific color of spessartite garnet. Spessartite garnets are known for their orange to reddish-brown hue, but mandarin garnets are as pure orange as a garnet can be. Shop a selection of mandarin and spessartite garnet jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, spessartite garnet and a mandarin garnet are different names for the same type of garnet. Spessartite garnet is known for its bold hue that can range from orange to red. Browse a range of garnet jewelry, including spessartite garnets, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, garnets can be good for engagement rings. Many people love the dark red color of the gemstone, and its 7.5 to 8.5 Mohs scale rating means the gemstone is fairly resistant to scratches. People born in January may also find engagement rings featuring garnets to be meaningful because the gemstone is the birthstone for the first month of the year. Shop a collection of garnet engagement rings on 1stDibs.