$1,057Sale Price / item|40% Off
Amethyst cabochon 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Amethyst cabochon 14k gold ring. Oval cab amethyst ring. Purple gemstone ring.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
4 Carat Emerald-cut Statement FL/IF 14K Precision-Cut Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald Green Clarity profile: Flawless / Internally Flawless Approximate total carat weight: 4 carats Metal & finish: 14K...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.3 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 3.3 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Cut Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Cluster Ring 1 carat 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This cluster ring features 1 carat of marquise-cut emeralds set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Design 14k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring, crafted in 14k yellow gold, features a mesmerizing 1-carat oval-cut blue sapphire at its center, radiating deep and luxurious hues.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold 1.00tcw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage cluster ring crafted in rich 14K yellow gold, weighing 4.3 grams and sized 7.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
We adapt the profile, band thickness and inner curve in 14K White Gold to your chosen size and how you like a ring to sit – close to the hand for daily ease, or slightly elevated for...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
8 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Cushion cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 8 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.41ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow & White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
IGI Certified 1.41ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow & White Gold Gracefully blending vintage charm with modern brilliance, this two-tone 14K yellow and white gold ring show...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Dainty Ruby & Diamond Beaded Double Band Stacking Ring Set in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This double-band stacking ring showcases a 0.32 carat ruby set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Oval Halo Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Colour-Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Oval cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 3 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold colo...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.02 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Here, 4.02 carats of Fancy Yellow diamonds are anchored by serious 14K White Gold work and a resolved Engagement Ring architecture.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solitaire Blue Sapphire with Baguette Diamond Accents Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2 Grams Diamond Count: 2 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.0...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
16 Carat Oval Pink Quartz Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Dome Bold Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Dome Signet Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 7 (adjustable) Weight: 10.50 grams Ring Dimensions: 15mm x 25mm (total face) Shank Style: Wide Tapere...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 7 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 2 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.04 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 3.04 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gol...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat Oval Halo Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Colour-Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Investment Value & Future Potential The value story here begins with 6 carats of Fancy Yellow diamonds and continues with the deliberate way they are presented: a calm Halo Ring ...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10.14 Carat Oval Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Oval cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 10.14 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold ...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
5 Carat Pear Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Pear cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 5 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold colo...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,101Sale Price / item|20% Off
Radiant Majesty 14K (or 18k upon request) Baguette Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold expression of timeless elegance, the Radiant Majesty Ring showcases the brilliance of natural baguette-cut diamonds set in warm 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 3 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Carved Opal Fish Ring Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k"
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Cushion cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 5 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,381Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring is a breathtaking fusion of elegance and luxury.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
7 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 7 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other go...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring 2.55 Carat Oval in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Oval emerald and diamond halo ring in 14K yellow gold, featuring a 2.55-carat natural emerald framed by 0.35 carats of round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Ruby Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Three Ruby Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Band Ring is a radiant celebration of passion and elegance.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Ring Thin Gold One Diamond Ring Band Stackable Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 2 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.01 Carat Pear Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Pear cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 4.01 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern Natural 1.38Ct Emerald Cut Ruby Bezel Set Solitaire Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant solitaire ring features a 1 natural emerald-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.38 carats, set in 14k yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Emerald-cut Statement / I color VS 14K Everyday Royalty Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
It can be realised in a range of 14K White Gold tones, with the High Jewelry Statement Ring scaled slightly up or down to suit more delicate hands or those accustomed to substantial ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.04 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 9.04 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gol...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.49 Carat Pear Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Pear cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 4.49 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$672Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Dainty Pear Blue Sapphire and Pave Diamond Minimalist Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Gemstone Weight - 0.45 ct > Gemstone pcs - 1 > Gemstone Shape - Pear > Gemstone size - 6 x 4 mm ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Cushion cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 3 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
5 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 5 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Cushion cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 1.5 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Cushion cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 1.5 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.76 Ct Blue Sapphire Eternity Band 14K Solid Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This full eternity band of emerald-cut blue sapphires set in bold octagonal bezel frames of 14K solid yellow gold is precisely such a piece.
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Cushion cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 3 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 3 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 4 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,816Sale Price / item|20% Off
Heart Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Emerald Solitaire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Heart Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Solitaire Ring is a romantic fusion of elegance and bold color.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Cushion cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 3 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,524Sale Price / item|20% Off
Enamel Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your style with this exquisite open wrap ring crafted from luxurious 14K yellow gold. Adorned with natural fancy diamonds totaling 0.18 carats and 0.14 carats of round diamon...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
10 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Cushion cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 10 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold ...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Emerald-cut Statement / H color SI 14K Radiant Elegance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: Slightly Included (SI) Approximate total carat weight: 8 carats Metal & finish: 14K White...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Emerald-cut Statement FL/IF 14K Purity in Perfection Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald Green Clarity profile: Flawless / Internally Flawless Approximate total carat weight: 5 carats Metal & finish: 14K...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Cushion Halo Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Cushion cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 10 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold ...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Assher Cut Statement Brilliant White / J color VS 14K Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Investment Value & Future Potential The value story here begins with 7 carats of Brilliant White diamonds and continues with the deliberate way they are presented: a calm High Je...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Waverly Herringbone Eternity Baguette 2ct Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
By Corielle
Located in New Hope, PA
Timeless in design, The Waverly is a symbol of undeniable presence. 14K eternity band with prong tapered baguettes set in a herringbone pattern 14K Yellow gold 1.99-2.02 ct natural ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Heart Shape Statement Brilliant White / D color VVS 14K Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
We refine the inside edges, pressure points and balance of this High Jewelry Statement Ring in 14K White Gold so that the ring feels reassuringly present without pinching, spinning o...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White / D color VS 14K Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Round cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: Very Slightly Included (VS) Approximate total carat weight: 5 carats Metal & finish: 14K White ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat Heart Shape Statement Brilliant White / J color VVS 14K Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Heart cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: Very Very Slightly Included (VVS) Approximate total carat weight: 6 carats Metal & finish: 14K ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,445Sale Price / item|30% Off
VR Jewels Blooming Ruby Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring 1.18ct in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant floral cocktail ring features 1.18 carats of vivid rubies, crafted in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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