Natural Diamond Melt Curved Solitaire Ring 14k Gold Unique Ring For Women Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Melt Curved Solitaire Ring 14k Gold Unique Ring For Women Gift. Measurement: 1.90 MM Diamond Weight:0.02 CTS A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Diamond, 14k Gold
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Double Moissanite Unique 14k gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Double Moissanite Unique 14k gold Ring. Toi et Moi Moissanite Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Unique Gold Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique Gold Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Diamond Corset Ring Crafted in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Webster, NY
One of kind yellow gold & diamond cocktail ring. Diamond Carat Weight: .52ctw Earth Mined Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Color: F-G Clarity: VS2-SI2 Metal: 14K Yellow ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Moonstone & Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Unique Moonstone & Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a prong-set cat’s-eye moonstone in a distinctive design.
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, White Gold
Opal Bar Ring 14K Gold Unique Boulder Opal Diamond Ring
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS PRODUCT 18K Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal, 0.42 ct 24 Diamonds: ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Half Eternity Band Moissanite Ring 14k Gold Unique Birthday Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Half Eternity Band Moissanite Ring 14k Yellow Gold Unique Birthday Ring Gift Main Stone Moissanite Material 14k Gold A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique 14k White Gold Vintage Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautifully renewed vintage-inspired cluster ring is crafted in 14K white gold, weighing 5.3 grams and currently sized at 5.75, with resizing options available.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Anniversary Ring Minimalist Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Anniversary Ring Minimalist Ring Gift 14k White Gold Weight:- 1.70 Grams Diamond Weight:- 0.11 Carats Ring Size 7 A P P R O X T I M E...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Beaded Ring Solid Gold Ring For Her Unique Anniversary Gift .
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Beaded Ring Solid Gold Ring For Her Unique Anniversary Gift .
Gold, 14k Gold
14K Gold and Diamond Ring Stackable Ring Unique Diamond Wedding Band
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural white sparkly diamond in a delicate band. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,075 / item
14K Yellow Gold Unique Brown White Diamond Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unique Brown & White Diamond Band Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 1.07 carats.
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Unique Shape Signet Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.32 Grams Overall Width: 16.8mm (0.66") (top of the ring - north to south), 4.3mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 3.5mm ris...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
-14k White Gold -Ring size: 6.5 -Width: 0.5” -Diamond: center 0.25ct, total carat weight 2.5ct, VS/G
Unique Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
-Custom made -14k White Gold -Ring size: 9.25 -Ornament dimension: 0.97” -Diamond: 2.8 ct, G color, VS clarity.
Unique Design Australian Solid Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Unique Design Australian Solid Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Vintage 14k Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Owl Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exceptional vintage owl ring is crafted in 14K rose gold, showcasing a unique and intricate design.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Gold Pave Diamond Two Bar Open Ring Unique Parallel Bar Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pave Diamond Two Bar Open Ring is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Natural brilliant round diamonds in 14k Gold, each...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Great Unique Black Opal & Diamond Floral Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Unique Black Opal & Diamond Floral Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Minimal Tiny Bubble Ring 14k Gold Ring Diamond Legacy Dome Ring Unique Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimal Tiny Bubble Ring 14k Gold Ring Diamond Legacy Dome Ring Unique Gift.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Thin Unique Heart Knot Skinny Ring Handmade Plain Stacking Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Thin Unique Heart Knot Skinny Ring Handmade Plain Stacking Ring Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Style Band Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification IGI Band Width 1.5...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Alexandrite Diamond Ring, Unique Design, Size 6
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully unique asymmetrical setting of mesmerizing round alexandrites and three small diamonds in 14k yellow gold. The alexandrites have great color change and weigh .89 ctw, a...
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold
Shield Shape Unique Bi-Color Sapphire Ring 14K Gold R6558
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K gold ring set with a shield-shaped bi-color sapphire ♥ It's a small but super unique sapphire, displaying great transparency and a blue purple color.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unique Fancy Shape 14K Gold Natural Aquamarine 1980s Cocktail Ring Hallmark
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Unique Fancy Shape 14K Gold Natural Aquamarine 1980s Cocktail Ring Weighting 15.9 gram Marked "14K Lasnier", Jean Lasnier, Mill Valley, California Size 6.5 19mm long conservativel...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Gold Ring Bar 14K Yellow Gold Band Polar Bar Ring Unique Designer Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Ring Bar 14K Yellow Gold Band Polar Bar Ring Unique Designer Ring Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Solid Gold Main Stone: No Stone Main Stone Shape: No Ston...
Yellow Gold
Diamond Triangle Alternating Band Unique Wedding Engagement 14k Solid Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Triangle Alternating Band Unique Wedding Engagement 14k Solid Gold Ring. Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Unique Chevron Wedding Ring 14k Gold Natural Diamond 3 Tone Geometric Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique Chevron Wedding Ring 14k Gold Natural Diamond 3 Tone Geometric Ring Band.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Unique Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Solid Gold Chain Style Ring Wedding Jewelry Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Solid Gold Chain Style Ring Wedding Jewelry Gift Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Secondary Stone: Diamond Total Weight:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Design Wedding Ring Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Design Wedding Ring Gift For Women. 14k Gold Weight:2.4 Grams Diamond Weight:0.11 Carats Ring Size 7 A P P R O X T I M E All items ar...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cross Ring Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Yellow Gold Cross Ring Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Gift For Women. 14k Gold Weight:2.07 Grams Diamond Weight:0.32Carats Ring Size 7 A P P R O X T I M E All it...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Spiral Ring For Wedding Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Spiral Ring For Wedding Gift. 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.79 Grams Diamond Weight: 0.29 Carats Item Size: 8 x 20 MM Ring Size: US...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Emerald Diamond Ring Total Carat Weight 4.10 Carat in 14 K Yellow Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Set around beautiful small Round Diamonds including sidestones along the ring (Total Weight 0.4 Carat), sits an intense Green Emerald (Total Weight 3.7 Carat) in 14 K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Minimalist Anniversary Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Minimalist Anniversary Gift. 14K Yellow Gold Weight:3.36 Grams Diamond Weight:0.32 ct Item Size US 7 A P P R O X T I M E ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique 14k Yellow Gold Ring with 3.1ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
-Custom made -14k Yellow gold -Ring size: 9.5 -Weight: 16.7gr -Ring width: 0.15-0.7” -Diamond: 3.1ct, SI clarity, G color
Unique Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring For Anniversary Minimalist Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring For Anniversary Minimalist Jewelry Materials: Gold, Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem colour: White 14k Yellow Gold Weight:- 1.57 Grams Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unique 14K Yellow Gold 4.00ctw Pear Garnet & 0.50ctw Round Quartz Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking vintage ring is a masterful blend of artistry and elegance, crafted in 14k yellow gold with a silver top. Showcasing an ornate, multi-dimensional design, it features lu...
Garnet, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.95 Ct Emerald Sapphire Solitaire Ring 14K Gold Emerald Solitaire Band Unique
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Natural Zambian Emerald Emerald Weight: 0.90 Carat Emerald Cut: Oval Cut Emerald Setting: Prong Set Solitaire Accent Stones: Natural Blue...
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Bejeweled Graceful Hands Holding Marquis Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.25 Capture the essence of eternal connection with our 14 karat yellow gold graceful hands ring, a timeless symbol of unity and beauty.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Yellow Gold Unique Blue Topaz and Smoky Topaz Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unique Blue Topaz and Smoky Topaz Ring in 14k yellow gold featuring natural smoky topaz and blue topaz of 5.11 carats.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Natural Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold Chain Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold yet sophisticated statement with this stunning Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring, exquisitely crafted in 14K solid white gold. Designed to capture light and movement, this ring...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unique 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unique Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural gemstones of 1.24 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 0.45ct Channel Set Diamond Wide Unique Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 1 Straight Baguette, 2 Tapered Baguette & 4 Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 0.45 (app...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Triple Line Ring For Women Unique Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Triple Line Ring For Women Unique Gift. 14k Yellow Gold Weight:- 2.95 Grams Diamond Weight:- 0.58 Carat Ring Size 7 A P P R O X T ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Amethyst Unique Nudo Faceted Cut 14K Yellow Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant and Timeless. Set with a Faceted Cushion-Cut Green Amethyst Prasiolite Mounted on a Sleek Gold Band. 14K Yellow Gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 0.15ctw Burnish Diamond Unique 5 Stone Bubble Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Burnish Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.15ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Total Weight: 3.69Grams Over...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unique 14k Gold 2.30ctw Round Diamond Spinning Fan Cluster Mobile Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent and unique diamond cocktail ring that was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Violet Amethyst Unique Nudo Faceted Cut 14K Yellow Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking ring featuring a cushion-cut purple amethyst set in a sleek gold band. The gemstone's smooth, polished surface catches the light beautifully. The band is simple yet elegan...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Vintage Style Emerald & Pearl with Enamel Cocktail 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Plus, the contrasting center emerald gemstone and enamel color combos help create a unique sophisticated look. 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style: Vintage Total weight: 4.15 g.
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Gold Signet Ring with Unique Pinkish Purple Bi-Color Sapphire R6784
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 14K Gold Signet Ring with Unique Pinkish Purple Bi-Color Sapphire ♥ The item measures 6.1mm in length (North South direction), 6.8mm in width (East West direction), and stands 4....
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Blue Topaz Unique Nudo Faceted Cut 14K Yellow Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant ring features a cushion-cut blue gemstone set in a sleek, polished band. The gemstone is securely held in a bezel setting, enhancing its reflective qualities. The band i...
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Inlay Onyx & Diamond Grooved Unique Shape Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Custom Cut - Inlay - Black Color - 15.27 x 12mm (approx.) (26) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS1-VS2 ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Diamond and Multi Sapphire Spinner Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire and Diamond Spinner Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural multi sapphire of 0.43 carats and diamonds of 0.63 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. M...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Chevron V Wedding Ring 14k Gold Stackable Diamond Band Unique Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Double Chevron V Wedding Ring 14k Gold Stackable Diamond Band Unique Gift.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Light Blue Tanzanite White Diamonds 14K White Gold Unique Earrings & Ring Set
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Exquisite craftsmanship of a beautiful set of earrings and ring. This stunning ring and earrings features a lattice design adorned with vibrant blue tanzanites, set in a polished 14K...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Green Emerald & White Diamonds Pave Set 14K White Gold Statement Unique Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A study in elegance, contrast, and brilliance. This striking ring features a captivating deep green emerald-cut center emerald. The vibrant gem is framed by a series of sparkling whi...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Purple Jade Marquise Diamond Unique Engagement Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful engagement ring made in white gold with high quality natural purple jade, marquise diamonds and round diamonds. Product Specifications: Center Stone: 6mm x 8mm Oval sha...
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unique Faceted Smoky Quartz Brown Diamonds Pave Set 14K Gold Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This striking ring showcases a large, faceted central brown smoky quartz surrounded by intricate latticework. The setting is crafted from 14k gold, enhancing the warm tones of the st...
Diamond, 14k Gold
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.
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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