Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring. The width of the ring on top is 13mm wide and tapers to 5mm on the side and 2.3mm on the bottom.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$600Sale Price|20% Off
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
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring For Her Minimalist Ring For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring For Her Minimalist Ring For Women.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Oval Cabochon Opal 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Victorian estate opal solitaire ring in 14K yellow gold, centering a luminous oval cabochon opal measuring approximately 10.42mm by 8.24mm in a four-prong claw setting with decorativ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Stone Round Diamond Bypass 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring features a sleek gold band that gracefully wraps around the finger. The design showcases two sparkling round diamonds, each set in a smooth, polished bezel. The o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lemon Quartz Checkerboard Cut Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant ring features a large, faceted cushion-cut yellow lemon quartz set in a sleek band. The gemstone is framed by a delicate halo of accented, sparkling diamonds, enhancing ...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Teal Turquoise Champagne Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A study in elegance and color. This captivating ring features a striking oval turquoise stone. The vibrant blue gem is set within an intricate filigree design, adding a touch of soph...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Pave Circle Rose Flower Layers 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant and Timeless. Set with Pave Diamonds Accented by Intertwined Gold Bands. 14K Yellow Gold 0.30 CTW Diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Fresh Water Cultured Button Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One contemporary 14 karat yellow gold ring set with an impressive freshwater cultured button pearl measuring 19.5mm. The luminous pearl is beautifully showcased in a bold setting wit...
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peach Pink Moonstone Diamonds Halo Scroll 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring features a captivating central peach pink moonstone with a soft, warm hue. The stone is elegantly framed by intricate scrollwork, adorned with delicate accent dia...
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Teal Blue Turquoise Champagne Diamond Pave Set 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite multi-stone ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold. It features a striking turquoise cabochon centerpiece, flanked by pavé-set sparkling white diamonds. The turquoise is s...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brown Smoky Quartz Cushion Shape Diamond Halo 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant ring by Galt & Bro. Jewelers is crafted in gold. It features a striking dark gemstone at its center, surrounded by a halo of sparkling smaller stones. The setting is squ...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round White Pearl Saturn Floral Flower Motif 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A sophisticated and elegant ring featuring a lustrous pearl at its center. The pearl is encased in an intricate rose gold wire design, creating a captivating and modern aesthetic. 14...
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Small Round Blue Lapis Lazuli Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking Blue Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring, featuring a captivating 10MM 1.83ct Blue Lapis Lazuli set in 14k Gold, accented with 0.17ct Diamonds.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Art Deco 4.12 Carat Synthetic Blue Spinel 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring 1930s
Located in Towson, MD
Victorian-inspired estate ring in 14K yellow gold centering a round brilliant cut synthetic blue spinel of approximately 4.12 carats, bezel set and surrounded by an ornate repousse f...
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Round Diamond Tension Set Flush Set Bypass 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A modern twist on elegance and form. This striking ring features a unique, asymmetrical design. Two sleek bands of gold wrap around the finger, each adorned with a sparkling diamond....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Peach Morganite Pave Fancy Diamonds Halo 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite piece by features a large, oval-cut peachy orange morganite with a captivating peach hue. The stone is set in a luxurious gold band, surrounded by a halo of smaller, s...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.8 Carat Round F-G/SI1SI2 Channel Set Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A modern and sleek 14K yellow gold ring featuring 0.80 carats of natural diamonds in a striking channel setting, perfect for everyday elegance. Details: Item Type: Ring Metal: 14K Y...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.47 Carat Emerald With Round and Baguette Cut Diamond 14K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.47 Carat Emerald with Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Side Stones 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring in size 7.75. Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 7.75 (a...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exude timeless sophistication with this luxurious 14K yellow gold statement ring, showcasing a lustrous 10.70mm natural Tahitian pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal Crab Nautical Motif Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bold and unique, this 14K yellow gold statement ring features a captivating design.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 14K Gold GIA 8.89 Carat Weight Black Opal, Alexandrite & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold 14K yellow gold statement ring featuring 1 oval black opal weighing 8.89 carats as the dramatic center stone, surrounded by 34 greenish alexandrite's totaling 3.06 carats and ac...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl & Diamond Ring Size 7.5 #18862
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring Size 7.5 JAGi Certified- This elegant 14K yellow gold statement ring features one round cat's eye cabochon chrysoberyl st...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Spotlight 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ruby Spotlight 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring is a stunning creation set in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bar Baguette Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace elegance with the Bar Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, crafted from luxurious 14K Gold in your choice of Yellow Gold or White Gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Halo Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Halo Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring showcases a breathtaking emerald center stone, crowned by fancy diamonds in a classic 14K yellow gold setting.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Black Inlay Ruby Ring with GIA Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage 14K yellow gold statement ring centered with a round ruby weighing approximately 2.44 carats.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lips Heart Emerald Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Lips Heart Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring is a luxurious blend of vibrant emeralds and diamonds.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring features natural yellow diamonds set in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pave Diamond Chain Link 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pave Diamond Chain Link 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring is an elegant creation in 14K yellow gold, featuring natural diamonds with a total carat weight of 0.40ct.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,640Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ruby Spotlight 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ruby Spotlight 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring is a stunning creation set in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.15ct Sapphire Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A breathtaking oval blue sapphire takes center stage in this 14K yellow gold statement ring, surrounded by a halo of sparkling, earth-mined diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.27 Carat Amethyst Diamond Turquoise Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Indulge in the beauty of timeless elegance with this 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, showcasing a mesmerizing sugarloaf cabochon amethyst weighing 10.27 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.30 Ct Emerald Cocktail Ring with Sapphire Ruby Accents 14k Gold Emerald Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring, Emerald Sapphire Ruby Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, Natural Emerald Ring** A captivating celebration of color and craftsmanship, this handcr...
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1.90 Ct Emerald Cocktail Ring with Blue Sapphire 14K Gold Luxury Emerald Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring, Emerald and Sapphire Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, Natural Emerald Ring** A captivating celebration of color and craftsmanship, this unique ...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.60 Ct Emerald Octagon Cut Cocktail Ring with Sapphire Accents 14K Gold Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring, Emerald and Sapphire Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, Unique Designer Cocktail Ring** A striking celebration of color, elegance, and artisan cr...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Nugget Statement Ring 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Theme: Nugget Features: Textured Detailing Measurements Face Heig...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Statement Ring - 14k Nugget
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Theme: Nugget Features: Cathedral Mount Measurements Face Heigh...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Dome Statement Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Dome Statement Measurements Face Height (north to south): 13/32" (10.1mm) Rise...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.30 Carat Natural Emerald Solitaire Ring with Invisible Set Sapphires 14K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Zambian Emerald Ring, Emerald Cocktail Ring, Emerald Sapphire Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Ring, Statement Ring, Natural Emerald Jewelry, Blue Sapphire Ring, Luxury Gemstone Ring, Handmade ...
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Intertwined Circles Statement Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Theme: Intertwined Circles Measurements Face Height (north to so...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Nugget Statement Ring - 14k Textured
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Theme: Nugget Features: Textured Detailing Measurements Face Height ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tapered Statement Band - 14k Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Tapered Statement Band Measurements Face Height (north to south): 19/3...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Statement Men's Ring - 14k Nugget
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $80 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Features: Nugget-Textured Detailing Measurements Face Height (...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Brushed Dome Statement Ring - 14k Geometric
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Style: Dome Statement Theme: Geometric Measurements Face Height (north to south): 5/16" (7.9mm) Rise Above Finger: 13/32" (10.3...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Nugget Statement Bypass Ring - 14k Textured
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Bypass Theme: Nugget Measurements Face Height (north to south):...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Cabochon Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking statement ring is crafted in rich 14K yellow gold and centers on a substantial lavender jade cabochon.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Crucifix Statement Ring - 14k Cross Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Theme: Crucifix, Cross Faith Features: East-West Orientation Meas...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Pave Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14K yellow gold ring features a striking marquise-shaped head completely encrusted with a shimmering field of pave-set diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Tanzanite Statement 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Radiant Elegance: The Tanzanite Statement Ring in 14K solid gold. Turn heads and steal the spotlight with this breathtaking statement ring, where timeless beauty meets bold design.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Green Jade Cabochon Statement Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful 14k yellow gold ring features an exquisite cabochon nephrite jade. The under gallery is constructed with enchanting filigree that allows light to come through the jade...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Rolling Band - 14k Statement Ring SZ 6
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold, 14k White Gold, & 14k Rose Gold Style: Rolling Statement Band Measurements Face Height (north to south): 9/32" (6.6mm) Rise Above Fing...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1.40CTW Diamond Statement Nugget Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1.40CTW Diamond Statement Nugget Ring Bold and unmistakably vintage, this substantial 14K yellow gold diamond nugget ring delivers classic statement style wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Green Jade Cabochon Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.9 Grams Stone: Green Jade 3.65ct (13.5 x 10mm) Measurements: 16.85 x 13.5 x 9mm Size: 4 Hallmark: 14k, 585 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Notes: Vintage statement ring, green jade ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Basket Weave Statement Band 14k Knot Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $30 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Theme: Basket Weave, Knot Measurements Face Height (north to south):...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Dome Crescent Statement Band - 14k Turkey Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Dome Crescent Statement Features: Ribbed Measurements Face Height (north to south): 9/32" (6.9mm) ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Ribbon Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Ribbon Statement Ring. The ribbon measures 34mm long and 14mm wide.
Yellow Gold, 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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