15.0 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Excellent condition. Remarks: "Big Gemmy rings like this one are perfect for any moment of fashion."
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Spectacular Red Tourmaline & Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Remark: “Beyond rare in this color; This is the big gemmy ring your mother warned you about!" SIZE: 6 3/4, it can be sized.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Five-Stone Old European-cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This delicate handmade ring reads as a twinkling line of white light across the finger, and would love to be paired or stacked with additional gemmy rings or bands.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique English 18K Gold and Five Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This delicate handmade ring reads as a twinkling line of white light across the finger, and would love to be paired or stacked with additional gemmy rings or bands.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,600
Sixties Aquamarine Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
From the catwalk to the sidewalk, this fashion icon, the gemmy sixties ring is American girl glamour at its colorful best!
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,800
Sixties Aquamarine Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
From the catwalk to the sidewalk, this fashionable, gemmy, sixties ring is American girl glamour at its colorful best!
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Sugarloaf Amethyst Ring by Patrick Irla
Located in Troy, MI
Hand assembled 14 karat yellow & white gold, this ring features a 10mm sugarloaf amethyst with gemmy color!
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Gemmy Large Emerald and 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Maja DuBrul
Located in Aspen, CO
This lovely gold cocktail ring bursts over your finger holding down a lovely dark emerald cabochon. Made for day or night. The gold is formed as a firework to float this large emera...
Alexandrite, Emerald, 18k Gold
9.0 Carat Green Tourmaline Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Finely made in 14k yellow gold, this ring is in excellent condition. Remark: "Gemmy rings like this one are perfect for any moment of fashion."
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Set Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Remark: "I love colored gemstones. The gemmy ring is a glamourous staple."
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond-Set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Remark: "I love colored gemstones. The big gemmy ring is a glamourous staple." SIZE: Ring size 7, it can be sized.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet and Diamond Set Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Meticulously fabricated in eighteen-karat yellow gold and platinum, this glamourous American ring is in excellent condition. Remarks from Lawrence Jeffrey: "Big gemmy rings are in.
Garnet, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
45 Carat Art Deco Citrine Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Remark: "The thirties were a high point of American glamour. When I look at this ring, I see that nothing has changed - the American girl is still the most offhandedly glamorous woma...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Neutral Color Smoky Quartz and Citrine Pendant Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
This pendant is on a sterling silver 19 inch sturdy curb link chain. Big "gemmy" rings are in so why not have a big "gemmy" pendant to go with your ring?
Citrine, Quartz, Sterling Silver
A Sapphire and Gold Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The stone in this ring is wonderfully "gemmy" with a nice medium-blue color, the smooth stone contrasts nicely with the textured band.
3.73 Carat Aquamarine Set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Stone Details: The color of this aquamarine is a true blue without any yellow or green tones. Remarks: "Gemmy sixties rings like this one are perfect for today’s fashion.”
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage East-West Chrysoprase Cabochon Gemstone Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Gemmy and juicy, this chrysoprase ring would make a glowing addition to any collection.
Chrysophrase, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic 3-stone ring featuring a gemmy 0.89 carat emerald. It has a bright green color reminiscent of fine Colombian emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Remark: "I love colored gemstones. The gemmy ring is a glamourous staple." SIZE: Ring size 7 WEIGHT: 8.7 grams STONES: 11.96 carat aquamarine HALLMARKS: None, tested 14k S...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Mandarin Citrine Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Remarks from Lawrence Jeffrey: "The thirties were a high point of American glamour. When I look at this ring, I see that nothing has changed - the American girl is still the most off...
Citrine, 14k Gold
Vintage Citrine Cocktail Ring, 9k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
It is a statement piece without being overbearing, with a large and bright stone and a higher profile from the finger, a great gemmy ring to add a little sunshine to your day.
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubellite Ring for Men from Victorian Era
Located in Northampton, MA
Dating to approximately 1890, this American-made men's ring features three gemmy, bright and vivid rubellite tourmaline stones set within a deeply carved 10K yellow gold band.
Rubelite, 10k Gold
Gold Band with Persian Turquoise
Located in Northampton, MA
It's gold but it's dotted with gemmy-blue optimism. The ring is currently a size 8 ½ and could easily be resized by your local jeweler.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 2.81 Carat Gemmy Emerald and Diamond Ring, AGL Minor Enhancement
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare, resplendent and utterly enchanting Colombian emerald, weighing 2.81 carats, radiates a gorgeous crystalline green glow from between sparkling diamond-set stepped shoulders in...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Trilogy Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Dating to the turn of the twentieth century, this slender and striking Edwardian-era ring features a gemmy raspberry red ruby, weighing approximately .45 carat, seated between a pair...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 'No Heat' Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
The gemmy ruby glows from a ring of ten sparkling old European-cut diamonds, set in platinum and weighing 3.50 carats total.
Ruby, Diamond
3.20 Carats Impressive Natural Aquamarine and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.20 Carats Impressive Natural Aquamarine and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Aquamarine Weight is: Approx. 3.00 Carats Aquamarine Measures: Approx. 9.00 x 7.00mm Natur...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Aquamarine and Diamond 14 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous aqua stone in this ring is bright and has a 4pt diamond set either side. The aqua measures approx 6.5carat. The ring is modelled in 14 carat gold. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
19.97 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 14k, American. This gorgeous fifties ring is set with a 19.97 carat blue finely hued aquamarine framed by ten dazzling white diamonds totaling .40 carats (H color, VS1 c...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: This aquamarine has a beautiful Santa Maria blue color with brilliant accent diamonds. Circa: 2000s Metal Type: 14 Karat White Gold Weight: 5.1 grams Size: US 5.75, re...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2.75 Carats Natural Aquamarine and Diamond 14k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.75 Carats Impressive Natural Aquamarine and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $3,800.00 Total Natural Square Cut Aquamarine Weight is: Approx. 2.5...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.80 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.80 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Apprx. 8.00 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Ruby Measures: Approx. 12.00 x 10.00mm Nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold and Aquamarine Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat white gold solitaire ring set with a step cut aquamarine in flawless condition and quality (circa 14 carat), France, marked with a French aigle and half a illegible Frenc...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.71 Carat Exquisite Natural Aquamarine and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.71 Carats Exquisite Natural Aquamarine and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Aquamarine Weight is: Approx. 6.21 Carats Aquamarine Measures: Approx. 14.12 x 10.80mm...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring, 1896
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Fully hallmarked old mine cut diamond ring. It has the Chester assay mark which was discontinued in 1962. The "N" is the date mark for 1896. A stunning piece full of history! The dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.04 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Gents Three-Stone Ring, 1919
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique gents ring, dating from 1919, features three old mine cut diamonds with a total carat weight of 1.04 carats, all mounted in 18 carat yellow gold rub-over setti...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.20 Carats Impressive Natural Aquamarine and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.20 Carats Impressive Natural Aquamarine and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Aquamarine Weight is: Approx. 3.00 Carats Aquamarine Measures: Approx. 9.00 x 7.00mm Natur...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.60 Carats Red Ruby and Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.60 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $4,500.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: 6.30 Carats Ruby Measures: 11x 9mm (Lead Glass Fil...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.58 Carats Impressive Natural Aquamarine and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.58 Carats Impressive Natural Aquamarine and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Aquamarine Weight is: Approx. 6.50 Carats Aquamarine Measures: Approx. 12.00 x 10.00mm Nat...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold TW ~2.30 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian five-stone ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features old mine cut diamonds: TW ~2.30ct, SI2-P1. Circa 1880. Weight: 4.04g Size: 17.25 (US 7) IMPORTANT: plea...
Diamond, Gold
7.45 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.45 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Emerald Cut Center Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 6.00 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Center Ruby Measures: Ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18K Gold and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique diamond ring is composed of five old European-cut diamonds, approximate total weight 2.30 carats, set in gold with a delicately scrolling gallery. Interspersed with addi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,904Sale Price|20% Off
Amazingly Intensely Pink 15.7 Carat "no inclusions" Tourmaline &Tanzanite Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This "Red Carpet Ready" intensely pink natural 15.7 carat Tourmaline is enhanced by 1.3 carats of blue purple Tanzanites in this sterling silver white gold plated ring size 7 sizable...
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, White Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 A striking and sophisticated original Edwardian ring, crafted in 18ct gold and platinum, centred around a ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Handmade Art Deco Platinum Ring 4.11 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond – I/VS2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
This elegant handmade Art Deco ring features a stunning 4.11-carat Old Mine cut diamond, ( Dating pre-1900’s) graded I color and VS2 clarity (GIA certified). The platinum setting, cr...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Citrine Knot Motif Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An impressive emerald cut citrine weighing 42.84 carats is mounted in 18 karat yellow gold with decorative knotted rope motifs. Finger size 6.5, 14.47mm height off finger. The top o...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 1930s Retro 50 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic late Art Deco cocktail ring showcases a monumental 50 carat emerald-cut aquamarine, boasting a deeply saturated and vibrant glacial blue color. This timeless, vintage ...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.65 Carat Elongated Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique ring, boasts an approximate 3.65 carat elongated cushion cut diamond mounted in collet style claw prongs, in a beautiful flush setting. Perfect for the heirloom seeker! ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring By Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$745Sale Price|50% Off
Size: One Size
Paco Rabanne 1960s Chain Link Silver and Gold Metal Evening Bag Handbag Purse
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1960s Paco Rabanne gold and silver metal chain link evening bag ! A true statement piece that successfully completes any outfit. In great condition Made in Italy Mea...
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Old European Miner Cut Diamond Band in Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Antique Old European Miner Cut Diamond Band in Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold This classic 5 stone antique wedding band features 5 graduating old mine / old European cut diamonds w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Massive Brutalist Aquamarine Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, palladium, Switzerland. This stunning one-of-a-kind ring features a magnificent 48.60 carat cube of aquamarine in a sleek Swiss Modern frame. The highly dimensional, ...
Aquamarine, Palladium
Vintage Diamond, Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The setting and the shoulders of this three stone ring are modelled in platinum and the rest of the ring is modelled in 18ct yellow gold. The three sparkly diamonds are set in illusi...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
$14,500
Lalaounis 22k Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 22k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. This gold bracelet is the perfect everyday accessory. The Mycenaean lion's head motif is central to Lalaounis' most famous archeological...
22k Gold
Stunning 22.25ct Blue-Green Tourmaline Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, American. This is the ultimate colored gemstone ring. It's look is effortless American glamor. The 22.25 carat delicately hued blue-green tourmaline (referred to as...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Lace Dress with Hanky Hem
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unique YSL hanky hem cocktail/evening dress from the early 1980's. The lace trim along the hem and all over the bodice has a touch of sparkle with jet black beading. Full flare to th...
1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Silk Crepe Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
We are attributing this enchanting 1970s silk crepe couture dress to the master couturier Yves Saint Laurent as part of his Les Espagnoles et les Romantiques collection for Spring 19...
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.
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