14K Yellow Gold Rolex Design Diamond Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's diamond ring in 14k yellow gold setting with Rolex watch style design.
Late 20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Rolex Design Diamond Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's diamond ring in 14k yellow gold setting with Rolex watch style design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Presidential Rolex Style Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Two-Toned
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Details: Polished Bezel, Bark Center & Polished Sides Main Stone: Diamonds Approx. Total Carat Weight: .50cttw Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI2 Number of ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14k Gold Band 1.15 TDW Rolex Style
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band 1.15 TDW Rolex Style WE SELL NATURAL DIAMONDS AND GEMSTONES ONLY!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Citrine Diamond Halo Rolex Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 10 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Citrine Citrin...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 CT Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Rolex Oyster Style Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original 14K white gold sapphire and diamond Rolex Oyster design-inspired ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold “Rolex Motif” Blue Sapphire & Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Victoria, BC
A bold and distinctly masculine vintage cluster ring, crafted in solid 14K white gold and designed in the iconic “Rolex motif” style.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Diamond Presidential Rolex Style Cluster Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Details: Fluted Bezel with Polished Side & Center Main Stone: Diamonds Total Diamond Carat Weight: 1.25cttw Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI1/SI2 Metal Puri...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.63 Carat Men's Diamond Gold "Rolex" Style Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Men's "Rolex" Style Diamond Ring The ring is 14K White And Yellow Gold There is 1.63 Carats in Diamonds G/H VS The ring measures 0.75" x 0.75".
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex Fluted Bezel Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fluted bezel diamond eternity ring in 14-karat yellow gold. The band is prong-set with 22 round-cut diamonds. Size, 7.5 Width, 7mm Depth, 2mm Weight, 6 grams Diamond Total Carat We...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.40ctw Sapphire & Diamond 'Rolex' Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 8, Statement
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 0.40ctw Sapphire & Diamond 'Rolex' Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that is guaranteed to make a statement.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Presidential Rolex Style Cluster Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Details: Fluted Bezel with Polished Side & Center Main Stone: Diamonds Total Diamond Carat Weight: 1.25cttw Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI1/SI2 Metal Puri...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold “Rolex” Style Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 19 round brilliant cut= 1.25cttw Color: J Clarity: SI1 Size: 8 1/4 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing r...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Rolex Style Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 7 round brilliant cut = .50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Ring size: 8.25 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex Style Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Center Stone: 1 Ruby = 0.25ct Diamonds: 12d = 0.25cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: ring measures 23.38mm in height and 21.01mm...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.58 in W 0.58 in Dm 0.58 in L 0.26 in
Vintage 1950s Ladies Rolex 14k Gold Watch Ring - Switzerland
By Rolex
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very rare watch ring made by Rolex in the 1950s. It is a size 6.5 BUT the band is sizeable.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
American Eagle Gold Coin Rolex Style Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
American Eagle Gold Coin Rolex Style Ring in 14k Yellow Gold. The ring contains one $5 American Eagle gold coin 0.10 troy ounce of pure gold.
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 10.5 Gm Rolex Look Design Ring Size 8.5
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 10.5 Gm Rolex Look Design Ring Size 8.5 Weight of the Ring is 10.5 Grams stamped 14K Men's Ring size 8.5 Please look at all the pictures Its very har...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Presidential Rolex Style Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold Pinky Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking vintage ring is a stylish nod to the legendary Rolex Presidential watch, a design that has remained timeless and coveted since its debut in the mid-1950s.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
23.31 Carat Oval Citrine Cocktail Ring with Diamond Halo in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This spectacular ring is centered on a massive oval citrine, its warm, richly saturated orange color radiating with striking intensity from within a dazzling diamond halo. The genero...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Ring 0.30 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 18k yellow gold and diamond ring. Stamped 18k and weighs 4.6 grams. The diamonds are round brilliant cuts, i to j color, Si clarity, .30 total carats. The top of the ring mea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Men's Diamond Ring 0.35ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's 14k yellow ring with diamond. Stamped 14k and weighs 12.8 grams. The diamond is a round brilliant cut, approximately .35 carats, H to I color, and Si2 clarity. There is an engr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men's Diamond Ring Cluster Diamonds Men Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Mens Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold approx 8.30 grams Finger size: 9 (resizing possible) cluster area design size approx 10 x...
Diamond, Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band .97 TDW Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This amazing vintage ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold for the top (tested and guaranteed) and set with white and fiery round brilliant c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 5 Diamond Ring in 14 Karat and Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Elegant Men's Diamond Ring in 14K yellow Gold and Platinum. The ring features 5 round brilliant cut diamonds set in Platinum. Each diamond measures approximately 4.00 mm and weights ...
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
.42 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Mens Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Men's two row diamond band ring. 14 round diamonds set in a 14k yellow and white gold setting. Circa 1980 14 round brilliant cut diamonds, I-J VS2 approx. .42cts Size 12.5 and sizab...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
East West Set Oval Cut Citrine and Diamond Band Ring in Two Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold citrine and diamond ring combines rich color with architectural design. The oval citrine at the center glows in a vivid orange hue, radiating warmth and sophistication. Set...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round Brilliant 1.44ctw Nugget
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.44ctw Cut: Round B...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mens 1 CTW Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold mens 1 CTW diamond fashion ring. This mens ring has 24 diamonds on the face and detailing along the side of the ring. Measures a size 7 1/4 and has a weight of 17.09 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 18K Yellow Gold 0.94ctw Round Diamond Dual Finish Ribbed Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent men's ring was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a fine and super fiery round brilliant cut diamond which weighs approximaltey 0.94 carats. The diamond i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.10 Carats Natural Citrine and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.10 Carats Natural Citrine and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Citrine Weight is: Approx. 3.50 Carats Citrine Measures: Approx. 11.00 x 9.00mm Natural Round Diam...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 8 Carat Oval Madeira Citrine and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Oval Madeira Citrine and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring. Centering a securely Hand set securely nestled 8 Carat Oval Madeira Citrine. Artfully surrounded...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.75 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.75Ct Natural Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: Approx. 2.75 Carats (color H-I / Clarity SI1-SI2) Center Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
New 13.80 Citrine & White Sapphire 24K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The stone is just beautifully cut and exquisite. It is a Golden Honey Citrine stone and is 13.80 carats. It is a fancy cut oval stone and measures 18 x 14 mm and is flanked flower ...
Sapphire, Citrine, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k...
Impressive 20 Carat Natural Citrine and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
yellow gold. The ring is centered by a magnificent natural citrine weighing approximately 20 carats, displaying a particularly vivid and intense golden-orange color. The generously ...
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men ring, Lion ring for men, Lion Men's Ring, Luxury Men's Ring, Men signet ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Experience the allure of majestic strength and timeless style with our "Lion Men Ring." Expertly crafted from 25 grams of superior 14K gold, this exceptional piece embodies a sense o...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Wide Band 2.28 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Wide Band 2.28 TDW This gorgeous estate ring is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold. Nine diamond baguettes total .90 carat. 46 single cut diamonds total ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band Old 1.38 TDW Vintage Cluster
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band Old 1.38 TDW Vintage Cluster This amazing vintage ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.70 Carats Natural Diamond & Ruby 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: Approx. 0.70 Carats (color G-H / Clarity SI1-SI...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Mens Wide Band Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire checkerboard style wide band ring. The gemstones are bezel-set stones in a classic men's pinky ring symmetrical pattern. 14k solid gold with a shiny...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
8.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Solid Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.70 Carats Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: Approx. 0.70 Carats (color G-H / Cl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,897Sale Price|29% Off
French Antique 1.06 Carat Rose- Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Set with 8 rose- cut diamonds on openwork, half of the ring band is engraved with geometric designs of navy blue enamel. Total di...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$23,844
A 22ct gold diamond ring
Located in London, GB
A 22ct gold diamond flush-set ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.84 carats, accompanied by GIA report, stating the diamond to be of O-P colour and VS1 clarity, flush-se...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Citrine Diamond 14k Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful mid 20th century 14k Gold ring with a pear cut Citrine stone in a prong setting surrounded by 7 Diamonds in a v-shaped channel setting. Ring is a size 4.5 and weighs 5.6g t...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Signet Style Natural Round Diamond Cluster Mens Ring in 18k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This item is made to order. Carat weights, gold weights, and measurements are subject to a slight variance. Vintage natural diamond men's ring set in 18k solid gold. Diamonds are a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1/10OZ Lady Liberty Diamond Coin Ring with Nugget Band
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Coin: Lady Liberty Obverse: Lady Liberty Holding Branch & Torch Reverse: Flying Eagle Precious Metal Content: 1/10OZ Fine Gold Denomination: $5 Coin Metal:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Mens Diamond Sapphire Ring Band 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate ring is crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold (stamped). Three square cut natural blue Sapphires measure 3mm each (appr. .45 carat). Six diamonds total .42 carat of SI1 to I1 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.25 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.25 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece! Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: Approx. 1.25 Carats (color H / Clarity SI1) Width of t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$395Sale Price|25% Off
Elegant Natural White Opal 925 Silver Ring Handmade with Play of Colors Size 9.5
Located in Peshawar, PK
Elegant Natural White Opal Silver Ring Handmade with Play of Colors in a Magnificent Design!! 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Opal ⚖️ WEIGHT: 12.79 Grams 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Cabochon Cut 💍 RING SIZE...
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mens Diamond Ring Band 14K Gold .50ct TDW Pinky
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ring Band 14K Gold .50ct TDW Pinky This vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). Four white and fiery round brilliant...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
“Vintage 14k Rose Gold Midnight Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 1920s”
Located in Cairo, EG
14k rose gold color ring centered with natural oval cut mid night blue sapphire colour flanked with 2 rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 0.80 ct
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 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.
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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