Round Blue Teal Turquoise Diamond Swirl Scroll 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The design features intricate settings that highlight the vibrant hues and shimmering accents, creating a harmonious blend of color and light. A true statement piece, this ring embod...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2.50 CT Ruby & 0.32 CT Diamond Alternating Eternity Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 14K solid yellow gold natural ruby and diamond alternating full eternity band ring, catalogued RIMJ-1061-RU, belongs to that third and most rarefied category.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Green Emerald and 6 Diamond Stackable Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.2 Grams Diamond Count: 6 Diamond Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Green Emerald and 2 Diamond Stackable Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.2 Grams Diamond Count: 2 Diamond Carat Weight: 0...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White and Fancy Yellow Diamond Leaf Dome Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 7.80 Grams Ring Width: 11.4 mm White Diamond Carat ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.62 Ct Diamond Pave Laurel Leaf Wreath Eternity Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This diamond pavé laurel leaf wreath eternity band renders that ancient symbol with extraordinary craft and contemporary fine jewelry sensibility — a continuous wreath of open marqui...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White and Yellow Gold 1.75ctw Featuring Three Set Diamonds Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
SKU: A30320802 Make a bold statement with this striking 14k White and Yellow Gold Three-Stone Diamond Ring, featuring approximately 1.75 carats total weight of round brilliant diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Peridot Rope Design Ring – North-South Prong Set in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Classic with a textured twist, this marquise-cut peridot ring is set in a distinctive woven rope-style band crafted from solid 14k yellow gold.
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Enamel Striped Diamond Ring, 0.36ct, Size 5.75
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 14K yellow gold ring features a bold black and white enamel striped design, perfectly blending modern style with classic elegance.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,055Sale Price / item|50% Off
Brilliant Moissanite Wedding Band Ring for Women in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Moissanite Wedding Band Ring in 14k solid yellow gold. You shall need these half eternity band ring to make a statement with your look.
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.03 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy vivid Yellow Colour-Collector’s Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: Carat weight on request Metal & finish: 18K White Gol...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$425Sale Price / item|50% Off
Handmade Moissanite Promise Band Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold for Girlfriend
Located in New York, NY
Moissanite Round Half Minimal Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold. You shall need these eternity band ring to make a statement with your look.
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold and Bezel Set Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k yellow gold and .5ct natural mined diamond engagement vintage estate ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Nari Fine Jewels Oval Blue Topaz Fluted Dome Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
14K Yellow Gold Fashion Ring featuring a stunning east-west half bezel set oval-cut Blue Topaz.
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Rubellite Garnet and Diamond Eye Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 9 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.9 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 rub...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 3.70 g.
Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This mesmerizing 1960s emerald and diamond ring features an elegant design crafted in 14K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,630Sale Price|36% Off
14K Yellow Gold 4.5ct Brazilian Rubelite & 0.28ct White Sapphire Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This stunning ring features a sparkling Brazilian step-cut pear-shaped Rubelite, accentuated by two brilliant White Sapphires, all set in luxurious 14K yellow gold.
Rubelite, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 15.58 Carat Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring size: 5.25 Weight: 9.7 grams Natural Tourmaline: 15.58 ctw Tourmaline cut: Emerald Tourmaline color: Dark Yellowish Green Ornament Length: 18.64 mm Orn...
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50Cttw Prong Set Round Cut Diamond Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind diamond band ring rendered in highly polished 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
VR Jewels Dainty Pear Cut Natural Ruby Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This dainty solitaire ring features a 0.42 carat natural ruby Set in 14K yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custom Made 14K Yellow Gold 4.20ct Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Material: 14K Yellow Gold Condition: New Sapphire: 4.20ctw Diamond: 0.80ctw Clarity: VS1 Color:G Ring Dimension: Size: 6,5 Width: 16,6mm x 14,7mm Thickness: 1mm Weight:...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Vintage Ring Set With Emeralds and Sapphires
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Matching Bangle: This ring has a matching piece: 14k Yellow Gold Bark Finish Bangle Set With Emeralds and Sapphires (R6510) SKU: R6510 Vintage Charm with a Bold Twist – 14k Yellow G...
Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$2,665Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Shine Ruby 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Shine Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Dome Ring is a stunning piece made from 14K yellow gold, showcasing a perfect blend of natural ruby and fancy diamonds.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Style Natural Citrine & Diamond Cocktail Ring Gift in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement with this captivating ring, masterfully crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,452Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pave Emerald Band 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pave Emerald Band 14K Yellow Gold Done Ring is a luxurious piece set in 14K gold, available in yellow, rose, or white gold.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fine 14K Yellow Gold 6.5MM Fresh Water Pearl & Round Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant vintage ring is crafted in fine 14K yellow gold, showcasing a graceful swirled design that evokes timeless sophistication.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luxury 14k Solid Yellow Gold Pear Emerald and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The center stone is encircled by a shimmering halo of round brilliant diamonds, with additional diamonds extending along the band—totaling 0.41 carats in all. Expertly crafted in 14...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,469Sale Price / item|50% Off
14k solid gold ring with amethyst cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold ring with amethyst cabochon. Amethyst statement ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Authentic 14k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring with Marquise Ruby and Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate vibrant elegance with this stunning 14K yellow gold eternity band, expertly crafted to captivate from every angle.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Round Cut 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Stackable Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect for any occasion, this ring offers a timeless design with options in 14k, 18k, or platinum and customizable in white, yellow, or rose gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Oval Pink Morganite Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant vintage ring features a vibrant oval-cut pink morganite gemstone set in warm 14k yellow gold.
Morganite, 14k Gold
Round Shape Brown Smoky Quartz Diamond Accented Pave 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A true statement of style, this ring is both timeless and contemporary. 14K Yellow Gold. 0.15 CTW Diamonds. 9.22 Cts Smoky Quartz.
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s 14K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, 36.42 Ct
Located in Miami, FL
Cut in a bold emerald shape, the stone exhibits the lush, saturated green hue and natural inclusions characteristic of fine Colombian origin. Set in a handcrafted 14K yellow gold mou...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 1960s 14K and 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Round/Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful Retro ring from the 1960s features both emerald and diamond, as well a 14k and 18k yellow gold prongs.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$880Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage-Inspired 0.59ct Emerald & 0.14ct Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a 0.59 carat oval-cut emerald set in a vintage-inspired 14k yellow gold band.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Men's Oval Green Water Jade and 6 Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Men's Oval Green Water Jadeite Jade and 6 Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold. This stunning jade has a one-of-a-kind color with beautiful translucency.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$592Sale Price / item|50% Off
Solid Moissanite Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Gift for Fiance
Located in New York, NY
Solid Moissanite Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14k solid yellow gold. You shall need these solitaire ring to make a statement with your look.
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trillion Blue Purple Tanzanite and 5 Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.4 Grams Diamond Count: 5 Diamond Carat Weight: 0...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$922Sale Price / item|50% Off
Everyday Moissanite Eternity Band in 14k Solid Yellow Gold Luxury Jewelry Ring
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Moissanite Eternity Band Ring in 14k solid yellow gold. You shall need these half eternity band ring to make a statement with your look.
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$447Sale Price / item|50% Off
Moissanite Engagement Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry for Mom
Located in New York, NY
Moissanite Engagement Ring in 14k solid yellow gold. You shall need these engagement ring to make a statement with your look.
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ring with Australian Opals and Diamonds. (Size 9.75)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
14K Yellow Gold Ring with Australian Opals and Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
$939Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Rococo Baroque Style Pink Gold 14 Karat Statement Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Pink Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Gold Zirconia Current US Size 6.5 ( Can be modified) Weight 2.72 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, N...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$785Sale Price|24% Off
14K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ribbed Dome Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Expertly crafted in polished 14K yellow gold, this piece blends high-fashion texture with timeless gemstone elegance, making it a perfect signature accessory.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Black Onyx Signet Ring, Size 9.5, Circa 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This sophisticated 14K gold ring showcases a sleek, bezel-set black onyx in a classic circular shape. The onyx measures 10mm, offering a bold yet refined look. Designed for a size 9....
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Pale Green Jade and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 9.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 14.4 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemst...
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 12MM Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Enamel Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This sophisticated 14K yellow gold ring is a true statement piece, featuring a stunning 12MM turquoise gemstone as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Tiger Ring with Round Ruby Eyes, Size 11.75
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Bold and distinctive, this 14 Karat Gold Tiger Ring features a detailed carved tiger face, brought to life with flush-set round ruby eyes. The intricate design captures the fierce ex...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Amethyst Ring. 2.40ct Round Amethyst Diamond Accent Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Its faceted cut enhances its natural luster, making it a true statement piece. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the mounting provides a warm and elegant contrast to the amethyst’s striki...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Nari Fine Jewels Heart Blue Topaz Fluted Dome Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
14K Yellow Gold cocktail Ring featuring a stunning prong set heart shaped Blue Topaz.
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,289Sale Price|20% Off
Mint Tourmaline Cocktail Ring with Diamonds & Multi Gemstone In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details: 14KT Yellow Gold Weight: 7.693 grams Diamond Details: Diamond Weight: 0.98 carats Product Features: Style: Cocktail Ring Design: Multi Gemstone with Diamond Accents ...
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, ...
$2,912Sale Price|20% Off
Vivid Pink Tourmaline Cocktail Ring With Pave Diamond In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant and eye-catching, this cocktail ring features a vivid 4.79-carat pink tourmaline at its center, surrounded by a sparkling pave diamond halo. Set in warm 14KT yellow gold, thi...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$367Sale Price / item|50% Off
Dainty Moissanite Half Eternity Stacking Band Ring for Mom 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Moissanite Half Eternity Stacking Band Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold. You shall need these eternity band ring to make a statement with your look.
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Salt Water Pearl and Round Brilliant Diamond in 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Salt Water Pearl and Round Brilliant Diamond in 14k Yellow Gold Ring This exquisite vintage ring features a graceful combination of natural saltwater pearls and brilliant ro...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring 14K Yellow Gold Channel Set Handmade Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Perfect as a stacking band, wedding band alternative, or a subtle statement piece, this ring is an effortless expression of understated luxury. 14K Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Emerald and Black and White Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Oval Emerald and Black and White Diamond Flower Ring This stunning Diamond Emerald Flower Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.45 Carat Round Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Wide Angle Set Diamond Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Timeless yet modern, this diamond band is a versatile addition to any fine jewelry collection. 15 round Diamonds, approx. total weight .45cts, H, VS2 – SI1 Size 8.75 and sizable 14k...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 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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