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Pomellato 18K Yellow Gold Color Stone Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic 18K yellow and red gold Pomellato color stone ring. Set with 11 cabochon round garnets
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HRD 6.35 Carat Vivid Red Mahenge Garnet&Peridots 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*HRD 6.35 Carat Vivid Red Mahenge Garnet&Peridots 3-Stone Engagement Ring* HRD-certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Unheated Red Ruby Stone 2.01 cts in 18K White Gold Ring w Diamonds / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, this vivid red natural ruby is a rare find. A gorgeous genuine red ruby set in 18K white gold, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Red Star Ruby Stone 5.45 cts in 14K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the mesmerizing allure of this natural Burma star ruby ring, set in 14K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Solitaire Rings

Materials

Star Ruby, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Michael Kneebone Red Green Tourmaline Diamond Archaic Style Two Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Red and green tourmalines are featured in this two stone dinner ring. The pear shaped gems (origin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Victorian 0.65ct Red Spinel and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This unique three stone ring dates back to the Victorian Era. It features a Burmese red spinel in
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 1.16 carat 3 Cluster Red Rubies Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This stunning cluster baguette and diamond ring has a colour stone border to give it that extra
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Multi Stone Natural Ruby Diamond Ring - Pigeon s Blood Red Rubies
Located in London, GB
6 fiery, natural, vivid red rubies embraced by shimmering diamonds, meticulously crafted in solid
Category

2010s English Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Natural Red Ruby Stone 0.28 cts w pink enamel in 14K White Gold Ring w Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
represents femininity, this ring has been crafted in 14K white gold and also comes set with well matched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Natural Unheated Red Ruby Stone 1.93 cts in 14KWG Ring w Diamonds / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
red natural ruby is a rare find. A gorgeous genuine red ruby set in 14K White Gold Ring, this pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

GIA 1.55ct Natural No-Heat Orange Red Spinel and Diamond 3-Stone Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
Red SPINEL, the gem of the many royals - a Very Sparkly Alternative for the Modern Engagement ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unheated Red Ruby Stone 3.10 cts in 18K Two Tone Ring with Diamonds / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Center Stone: Natural Unheated Tanzanian Ruby Quantity & Weight: This ring features one stunning ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mid Century Gold Ring with Cabochon Cut Agate Carnelian
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Mid century 14K yellow and white gold ring statement ring Large cabochon carnelian stone condition
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

15.13 Carat Oval Red Spinel and Diamond Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
15.13 carat Red Spinel three stone ring with pear shape diamonds weighing 1.03 carats set in a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

5.19 Carat Cushion Red Spinel and Diamond Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
and 18k yellow gold ring.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.76 Carat Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
1.76 carat oval red ruby with oval diamonds .56 carats set in a platinum with 18k yellow gold ring
Category

2010s Mozambican Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

1.72 Carat Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Ring
By David Gross Group
Located in New York, NY
1.72 carat oval red ruby with pear shape diamonds .33 carats set in a platinum with 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s Mozambican Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vivid Red AGL Certified 3.09 carat Ruby Ring
Located in Sarasota, FL
Stunning platinum 18k ring containg a vivid red AGL certified 3.09 carat ruby and two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

8.49 Carat Red Spinel and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Schullin Wien
Located in Vienna, Österreich
’s center-stone, set a steep angle to the 8.49 carat center stone. The vivid red spinel was sourced from
Category

2010s Austrian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

Red spinel trilogy ring, 18k gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Red spinel trilogy ring 18 karat yellow gold. Three oval spinels adorn the ring, between each
Category

Vintage 1920s European Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold

Custom Pink Red Tourmaline Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Naples, FL
This custom designed ring is set with oval and pear shaped brilliant cut Pink and Red tourmalines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold

2.48 Carat Red Spinel Ring with Tapered Diamond Baguettes in 18K White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This beautiful Oval Red Spinel is a natural non heated 2.48ct stone. Beautifully set with accent
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Red Rubellite Tourmaline and Spessartite Garnet Ring
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
spessartine garnets. The cut profile of this ring in satiny 18 karat gold is set on either side with .06cts
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamonds Red Stones Retro Ring
Located in Madrid, ES
Retro ring in 18 Karat white gold-topped yellow gold, set with 0.18 carats in diamonds and red
Category

20th Century Spanish Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Stone in Broken Brick - 14k gold pinky ring
Located in London, GB
materials in the designs to guarantee that each piece is high quality. The Red Stone in Broken Brick Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Zircon, 14k Gold

Red Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Filigree Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Stamped “18K” inside shank. In a Finger Size 7.5, to be sized upon request. Video of ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Brown Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Round red Jaspis Stone 14 kt Yellow Gold Filled Cocktail Statement Ring
By Sheila Westera London
Located in Engelberg, CH
, set with a unique stone or in colour. * Stone: Red Jaspis * Metal: 14k yellow gold-filled * Size: mm
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Red Spinel and Heart Cut Diamond White Gold Handmade Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Antoinette Bracks
Located in Brisbane, QLD
this Red Spinel and Heart Cut Diamond White Gold Handmade Three Stone Engagement Ring! This sweet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

Certified Red Spinel and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning 4.15 carat natural Red Spinel centre stone, with 0.34 carat round orange sapphire and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Scandinavian Goldsmith, Gold Ring Adorned with Three Red Stones, 1920s-1930s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Scandinavian goldsmith, gold ring adorned with three red stones. 1920/30s. Unmarked. Measured at 14
Category

Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Fine Pink Red Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Tiffany & Co Fine Pink Red Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Band Ring. Stunning yellow
Category

20th Century North American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

3.32 Carat Vivid Pigeon Blood Red Ruby, Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This one-of-a-kind, stunning custom-made Ruby and diamond ring is set in 18k Yellow Gold and made
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Certified 4.0 Carat Vivid Red Ruby Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Greenville, DE
The Vivid Red Ruby 3 Stone Ring is crafted in 18k white gold with an 18k yellow gold box and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 4.38 Carat Pinkish Red Ruby Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
distinctive. Crafted in gleaming 18K white gold, this ring seamlessly combines classic luxury with
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Burmese Red Spinel and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Victorian Burmese red spinel and diamond three stone ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Gold

Natural 7.77 Cts Purple Spinel 0.83 Carat Red Spinel Three-Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a PURE Spinel 3 stone cocktail ring. The ring is set in 18k white gold. The center step cut
Category

2010s Hong Kong Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Vintage Victorian Era Red Gemstone Ring 10K Rose Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving the engraved details on this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: 10K Rose Gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century Red Gems 18 Karat Rose Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. A delightful antique trilogy ring, it holds 3
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Yellow Gold Contemporary-Designer handmade Moonstone RED Ruby Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful 18k yellow gold ring is contemporary-design handmade with moonstone and rich red
Category

Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.75ct Natural Square Red Garnet and Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This super Wearable and versatile vintage Garnet and Diamond Gold Ring will make a beautiful
Category

1990s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Platinum 18k Gold GIA 2.55ctw Oval Red Ruby Baguette Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Elongated Oval Brilliant Cut - Claw Prong Set - Bright Red
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Thai Purplish Red Ruby Oval and Heart Diamond Ring in Platinum 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold and platinum. Ring size 6. Comes with GIA certificate.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA 2.79 Carat Natural Vivid Red Orange Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Reddish Orange & Fancy colors 2.39ct. Natural GIA Certified Reddish Orange Sapphire Ring GIA
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry 6.00 Carat No Heat Vivid Red Pigeon Blood Ruby
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a Grs Certified 6.00 carat Mozambique untreated Ruby. The color is vivid red Pigeons
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 10k Yellow Gold, Opal Red Stone Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An antique 10 karat yellow gold, opal and red stone ring. This cluster style ring features 4 round
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Red Stone Diamond Engagement Ring, 10KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An antique Victorian 10 karat yellow gold red stone doublet and diamond engagement ring. This
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seven-Stone Burmese Red Ruby Ring Yellow Gold 18K
Located in US
An estate vibrant pinkish red oval-cut natural Burmese ruby seven-stone ring., weighing Approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl Ring, Red Stone Band, July Birthstone, 1930s Gold Ring, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 1930's 14 karat yellow gold red stone and pearl band. This stackable band features alternating
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scandinavian Goldsmith, Gold Ring Adorned with Red Stone, 1920-1930s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Scandinavian goldsmith, gold ring adorned with red stone. Stamped with the goldsmith's initials
Category

Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Solitaire Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Gucci Sterling Silver 18K Yellow Gold Accent Red Stone Ring
By Gucci
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gucci red stone, sterling silver and 18K yellow gold ring. Size 5 1/2 A sterling ring with yellow
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Danish Goldsmith, Gold Ring with Red Semi-Precious Stone, 1920/30s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Danish goldsmith, gold ring measured at 18 carats, decorated with red semi-precious stone. 1920/30s
Category

Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Solitaire Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian 14K White Gold Antique Filigree and Red Stone Statement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This ring is from the Victorian era, crafted in 14K white gold with intricate filigree details
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

14Y Oval Red Stone Filigree Ring, Synthetic Ruby
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 1940's 14 karat yellow gold created ruby filigree ring. This ring features a bezel set, buff top
Category

Vintage 1940s Signet Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Danish goldsmith. Modernist 14-carat gold ring with a red semi-precious stone
Located in bronshoj, DK
Danish goldsmith. Modernist 14-carat gold ring adorned with a red semi-precious stone, marked with
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Red Hard Stone, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Unique retrò ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Rare Vintage Cartier Red Ruby Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Band Ring 53
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Danish Jeweler, Vintage Ring in 8 Carat Gold with Red Semi-Precious Stone
Located in bronshoj, DK
Danish jeweler. Vintage ring in 8-carat gold adorned with a red semi-precious stone. Mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Solitaire Rings

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Red Stone Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the red stone gold ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 42 antique edition and 46 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a red stone gold ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a red stone gold ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Gross Group, Antoinette Bracks and D and A Style are consistently popular. While most can agree that any red stone gold ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 54 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cushion cut and round cut versions for sale. When shopping for a red stone gold ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Red Stone Gold Ring?

Prices for a red stone gold ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $299 and can go as high as $265,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,050.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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 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.