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Platinum Baguette Diamond GIA Certified 11.01 Carat Australian Black Opal Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Australian Black Opal, 115 Baguette Diamonds G-H-I Color VS1-VS2-SI1 Clarity 3.17 Carats. GIA Report
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Estate Platinum GIA Oval Ceylon Bezel Sapphire Pave Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a beautiful, GIA
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 2ct Natural Oval-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
ring combines bold symmetry with delicate detailing. The luminous oval diamond and radiant halo
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA-Certified 1ct Oval Diamond Three-Stone Halo Engagement Ring - 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
captivating 1ct Natural Oval-Cut Diamond (G color, VS clarity) — a symbol of pure brilliance and refined
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.04 Carat Oval Diamond Wedding Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
: 6.04 ct. Every stone is GIA-certified. Total ring weight: 7.70 grams. Ring size: 5. Available with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

6.04 Carat Oval Diamond Wedding Eternity Band
6.04 Carat Oval Diamond Wedding Eternity Band
$19,250 Sale Price / item
30% Off
GIA No Heat 1.02 Carat Purplish-Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
-carat oval unheated purplish pink sapphire, set east-west in horizontal fashion, and simply accented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.74 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Velvety, rich blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Spectacular 2.79ct cushion cut center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.54 Carat Natural Blue Green Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's GIA certified 1.54 carat oval natural blue green sapphire diamond engagement ring is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White ...

GIA Certified 8.5 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond White Gold Mens Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's GIA Certified natural star sapphire and diamone men's ring. Featuring a mesmerizing 8.50ct
Category

Mid-20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vivid Diamonds 2.60 Carat East West Diamond Eternity Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds East-West Eternity Band crafted in 18 karat White Gold, featuring 14 oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.07 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Elevate your engagement with this exquisite beauty, GIA Certified 3.07ct blue Sapphire and Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 1.6 Carat GIA Diamond Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold 1.6 Carat GIA Diamond Sculpture Ring . Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla has
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.81 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring is 1.81 Carats. The Emerald measures at 5 mm x 7 mm and is GIA Certified. The GIA Certificate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 3.25 Carat Natural Persian Turquoise Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning vintage 1950s Turquoise and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified cabochon blue 3.25ct
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 3.09 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Three-stone sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural untreated oval
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

GIA certified Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring has been crafted from 14-karat gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 3.24 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy Platinum Sapphire Diamond engagement ring. Simple but stunning, this ring begins with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Oval Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold 2.75ctw Sapphire 1.00ctw Dia Ring Size 5
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Offered is one (1) lady’s sapphire and diamond ring crafted in solid 18K white gold, featuring a
Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14kt White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond 5-Stone 2.20 Carat Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Pink Sapphire and Diamond 5-Stone Engagement Ring is set in 14 Karat white gold. Pink Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 1.00 Carat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This Peter Suchy original GIA certified 1.00ct sapphire diamond three stone engagement ring is both
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy GIA 7.99 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Engagement Ring. At the center of this stunning ring lies a magnificent GIA certified 7.99 carat oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA-Certified 1ct Oval-Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
center glows a 1ct Natural Oval-Cut Diamond (E color, VS clarity) — luminous, pristine, and flawlessly
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA-Certified 1ct Oval-Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
craftsmanship, this 2.50ct Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring epitomizes timeless glamour and sophistication
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.26 Carat GIA Diamond Sculpture Engagement Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.26 Carat GIA Diamond Sculpture Ring . Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla has
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .63 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
engagement ring epitomizes elegance and style. This ring features an oval brilliant cut .63 carat diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 1.44 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo White Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
1.44 carat oval sapphire, certified by the GIA as simple heat only. Its deep blue hue exudes a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.35ctw Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 5.25 GIA Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Treatment - Heated GIA - 5211525911 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.65ctw Cut - Baguette & Round
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.08 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
engagement ring, 1 oval orange Sapphire, approx. total weight 2.08cts, VS, GIA certificate #2185475802 2
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Red Spinel Diamond Halo White Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Outstanding bright red, natural no heat Burma spinel. 1.01 carat. oval center stone that is
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.41 Carat Pink Sapphire White Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
By GP
Located in Stamford, CT
This exquisite piece is a dazzling symphony of a radiant bright pink oval Sapphire and diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 10.50 Carat Fancy Deep Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
diamond stuns from miles away. Set with an array of D-F color diamonds total weight just over 10.50 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond

Emilio Jewelry 17.37 Carat Vivid Green Oval Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Jewelry 17.37 Carat Vivid Green Oval Emerald Diamond Ring This amazing ring is unique and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.09 Carat Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring is centered with a lovely GIA certified oval cut ruby that weighs 2.09ct. The
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.60 Carat Natural Brown Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural brown/yellow sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified oval center sapphire, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.24 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy GIA Certified Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring. Oval 1.24 carat center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.25 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a beautiful 1.25 carat GIA certified pink sapphire in a custom 18k white gold setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Pink Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
detailed video! Showcasing a very special and rare Gia certified natural fancy very light pink diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond

Peter Suchy GIA 2.10 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Toe et Moi Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
" engagement ring exudes elegance and sophistication. Set with one oval shaped 1.08ct diamond and one pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 6.00 Cts F/VS2 Oval Cut Natural Diamond 18K Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Diamond : GIA certified 6,00 carat Diamond Shape : Oval Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA .97 Carat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and Diamond three stone engagement ring. This simple classic design begins with a GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 13.50ctw GIA Oval Cabochon Dual Ruby w/ Diamond Elongated Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
magnificent, GIA certified, natural rubies neatly bezel set at the center of the elongated design. These oval
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Oval 7.12 Carat No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning Princess Diana-style ring features a rare 7.12 Carat Oval shape GIA certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Unheated 5 Cts Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Blue Sapphire 5.75 carats with Diamond 1.30 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (GIA
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 13.00 Carat Octagonal Tanzanite Diamond Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
two tappered bagguette cut diamonds. Certifed by the GIA as natural. Oval and Cushion cut are usually
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Oval 1.98ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 1.79ct Cut: Oval Color: G Clarity: VS1 Size: 1179227280 Report Number
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond GIA Certified 8.70 Carat Rare Australian Black Opal Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Color SI1-SI2 Clarity 1.45 Carats. Ring Comes With GIA Certificate. GIA Report Number 2225980012
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum

GIA 1.21 Carat Natural Yellow Orange Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
and diamond engagement ring. Original old European cut sapphire with raised crown and small table
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 4.33 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Vault, Showcasing a stunning Gia certified 3.84 Carat natural Ceylon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

GIA Certified 9.43 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Ring and Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
surrounded by a double halo of sparkling round diamonds, weighing close to 5 carats total weight, creating a
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.65 Carat Cabochon Omphacite Jade Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ompchacite Jade and diamond halo ring. Oval cabochon green omphacite jade center stone with a halo
Category

Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

5.74 Carat Oval Fancy light yellow and Round Diamond 18K YG Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 5.74 Carat Oval Shape Fancy light yellow VVS1 and Round Brilliant H SI1 Diamond 18 Karat
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Pave Diamond GIA Certified 2.04 Carat No Heat Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6224980003 Stones- Genuine No Heat Oval Ruby, 2.04 Carats. 47 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1-VS2 Color 1.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.05 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 4.05ct GIA certified oval natural no heat
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring Oval Cut 5.8 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 3.62 Carats 5 Diamonds = 2.18 Carats Cut: Oval Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
special and rare Gia certified natural OVAL CUT fancy yellow diamond weighing over 5.00 carats. Please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA-Certified 1.06 Carat Ruby in Deco-Era Platinum Ring with 0.7 Carats Diamonds
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This late Deco Era ring was originally set with an oval diamond but it was weirdly dark -- much too
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.6 Carat Burma Ruby Minor Heat and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 3.6 Carat of very clean natural GIA Certified Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Oval Diamond Ring 5 Carats Gia For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oval diamond ring 5 carats gia for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect oval diamond ring 5 carats gia among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating an oval diamond ring 5 carats gia has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Antinori Fine Jewels, J. Birnbach and Peter Suchy are consistently popular. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our oval diamond ring 5 carats gia for sale are for women, but there are 361 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Oval Diamond Ring 5 Carats Gia?

The price for an oval diamond ring 5 carats gia starts at $1,190 and tops out at $1,975,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $16,687.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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. 

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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 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.