Estate 14KT Yellow Gold Natural Coral Cabochon Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage estate ring showcases a natural coral cabochon framed in a bold 14KT yellow gold sunburst-style bezel. The fluted design surrounding the rich, warm coral center gives th...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy pink Colour-Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Here, 1 carats of Fancy Yellow diamonds are anchored by serious 14K White Gold work and a resolved High Jewelry Statement Ring architecture.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,344Sale Price|20% Off
Distinctive European Cut Diamond Ring in 14k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Distinctive European Cut Diamond Ring in 14k Two-Tone Gold Crafted in 14k two-tone gold, this vintage ring features a 0.36 carat European cut diamond in a raised prong setting. The ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Serpent Ring Snake 14k Gold Ruby Eyes J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Ruby Snake Ring 14k Gold Adjustable Designer: J Dauphin Title: Gypsy Wisdom This Ring is slightly adjustable on the finger between sizes US 6-8 - Pls advice what your size ...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.8 Carat Heart Brilliant Statement Fancy Pink Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Round cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 0.8 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Opal Trio ring. Triple OPAL Crystal and Filigree leaves statement ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Materials: Stone Gemstone: Opal Gem color: White Band color: Yellow Beautiful Trilogy Opal Ring. Accented with beautiful gold leaves. 14k Yellow gold Detail...
14k Gold Diamond Ring Pear Cut Diamond Ring Baguette Diamond 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
20 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Color YZ -Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Cushion cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 20 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold ...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Diamonds- Natural Diamond Shape - Round Weight - 1.05 ct Color: FGH Clarity: SI ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid Gold Available in Rose / Yellow / White Gold ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -H...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Pear Statement Fancy Pink Colour-Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Pear cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 2 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold colo...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.80ct Ruby Ring with Diamond Halo Accents 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A refined vintage ring crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, centered with an oval ruby-tone gemstone of approximately 1.8 carats displaying a rich, velvety purple-red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Radiant Statement Fancy purplish pink A Crown-Worthy Rarity 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: 14K White Gol...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.15 Carat No Heat Yellow Sapphire Solitaire Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gross Weight: 3.54 grams Net Gold Weight: 3.11 grams Center Stone: Natural No Heat Yellow Sapphire Cut: Cushion Cut Number of Stones: 1 Total Carat Weigh...
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy pink Sunlit Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Cushion cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 1 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Opal & Ruby Snake Ring in 14k Gold & Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Opal and Ruby Snake Ring 14k Gold and Sterling Silver Designer: J Dauphin — "Poison in Me" Series The Opal Serpent Band is a structural statement piece handcrafted in 14k ye...
Ruby, Opal, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14 Carat Pear Statement Fancy brownish pink Diamond Ring Collector’s Treasure
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
1.57 Carat Pear Statement Fancy pink Colour-Collector’s Treasure Diamond ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Metal: 14K White Gold. Chosen and composed for photography, evenings, and everyday gestures—so the ring looks impeccable in real life.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.5 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy pink Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Round cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 0.5 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat radiant Brilliant Statement Fancy pink Diamond Ring Sunlit Royal
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Round cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 3 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold col...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Wedding Band. Plain Brushed Finish Band Comfort Fit 14k Gold 7.67mm
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Brushed Finished Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable This exquisite 14k yellow gold wedding band is a timeless expression ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy blue Diamond Ring Colour-Collector’s Treasure
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
1 Carat Heart Shape Statement Fancy blue-Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Heart cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 1 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold col...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl & Diamond Ring – 0.64CT G/VS2
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring is crafted in luxurious 14K yellow gold and features luminous mother of pearl accented by 0.64 carats of round natural diamonds.
Diamond
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Cameo Ring #21491
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Cameo Ring This 14K yellow and white gold cameo ring features a beautifully detailed carved cameo set on a 14K yellow gold shank, with white gold pron...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,216Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement SI/H Certified Diamond Wedding 14 Karat White Gold Ring Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Statement SI/H Certified Diamond Wedding 14 Karat White Gold Ring Fine Jewelry This ring features mixed cut diamonds clustered set together making a statement band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Palmer 14k Yellow Gold Ring with 2.20 ct Multi-Colored Sapphires
Located in Greeneville, TN
Set in warm, radiant 14k yellow gold, this ring features 2.20 carats of richly colored natural sapphires, elegantly framed by .40 carats of sparkling natural round diamonds.
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Modern Zircon Eternity Band, Size 6, 2.9g Weight
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with this stunning 14k Yellow Gold Eternity Band, adorned with a continuous line of sparkling zircons. Weighing 2.9g and designed in a size 6, this exquisite pi...
Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ring White Gold with Removable Yellow Gold Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous estate Diamond Sapphire Ring in 14 Karat White Gold with a removable 18 Karat Yellow Gold Halo. The ring has exquisite quality Sapphires and Diamonds in an exuber...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,061Sale Price|24% Off
14KT Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Shaker Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant shaker ring features a sleek gold frame encasing freely moving deep blue stones, creating a subtle play of motion and light with every movement. Modern yet timeless, it ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Statement Fancy Pink Rare Fancy-Color Splendour Heirloom Diamond ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Cushion cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: Carat weight on request Metal & finish: 14K White Gol...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Assher Cut Statement Brilliant White / J color VS 14K White Gold
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 ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The cabochon cut highlights the stone’s smooth surface and luminous appearance, giving the ring a refined and luxurious presence. Surrounding the turquoise are delicate brilliant-cut...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mozambique Oval Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold 2.83 Ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 oval-cut natural ruby weighing 2.83 carats, beautifully set in rich 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7x9mm Aquamarine 14kt Yellow Gold Ring - Size 7
Located in Oslo, 03
This elegant ring features a captivating 7x9mm aquamarine gemstone set in a sleek 14kt yellow gold bezel setting. The soft, pale blue hue of the aquamarine contrasts beautifully with...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 3.32cts Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a Rainbow Sapphire gemstone.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural 2.93cts Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a Rainbow sapphire gemstone.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural 2.31cts Zambian Emerald Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features an EMERALD gemstone.
Emerald, 14k Gold
3.21ct Dark Green Oval Emerald Creates a Striking Solitaire Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This elegant solitaire emerald ring features a 3.21-carat oval-cut Zambian emerald, showcasing a rich dark green hue and semi-transparent clarity that highlights its natural beauty. ...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,016Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Natural Pear Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring 1.7 CT
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 natural pear-cut blue sapphire totaling 1.7 carats, set ing rich 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Double Chevron Wedding Ring Stackable
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Statement Clarity: VS-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: V-Shaped Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
5 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant White / J color SI 14K Gold Radiant Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Oval cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: Slightly Included (SI) Approximate total carat weight: 5 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 43ct Emerald-Cut London Blue Topaz Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, Size 8
Located in Oslo, 03
Set in a luxurious 14K yellow gold band, the double four-prong design ensures security while allowing maximum light to enhance the gemstone’s radiance.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Pink 14K White Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
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 ...
Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Rotating Rhodolite Taper Baguette Rose Quartz Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
A striking statement ring designed with playful movement and bold geometry, handcrafted in 14K yellow gold.
Quartz, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brushed Gold Opal and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
A striking blend of modern design and timeless elegance, this ring features a captivating elongated opal that shimmers with a vibrant play of color. The opal is set in a beautifully ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,684Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement 1.58Ct Natural SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Statement 1.58Ct Natural SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry This ring features marquise cut diamonds making a band with three marquise cut diamond set in the center v...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold 0.50 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, Size 5.5
Located in New York, NY
A timeless symbol of love and elegance, this diamond solitaire engagement ring is beautifully crafted in 14K yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Radiant Eternity Band Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Colour-Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: Diamond eternity band Metal & finish: 14K White Gold ...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s 14K Gold Amethyst Scrollwork Band Ring, 7.6 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Circa 1950 Weight: 11.54 grams Ring Size: 5.75 Width: 0.60" Stones: 6 Amethyst, approx. 7.6 carats total Oval-cut, rich medium purple hue Hallmarks: 14K +...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Eternity Band Fancy Yellow 14K White 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: Diamond eternity band Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (ot...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Luxle 0.15 Cttw "KINDNESS" Natural Diamond Script Ring in 14K Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
This trendy 14K yellow gold ring features the word "KINDNESS" set in a bold and eye-catching design, adorned with sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold 0.65ct VS Diamond Multi-Row Rope Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and sculptural vintage multi-row dome ring, meticulously crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and weighing 6.4 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique sapphire ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a palladium setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Triangle Alternating Band Unique Wedding Engagement 14k Solid Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Statement Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: VS-Si Type: Ring Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Ban...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Green Emerald 7.50 Carat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring 22 emerald-cut emeralds with a remarkable total weight of 7.50 carats, this exquisite piece is expertly crafted in 14K yellow gold and weighs 4.200 grams. Available in size...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Briarcliff 14k Gold Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Greeneville, TN
Set in solid 14k yellow gold, this stunning cocktail ring features a .95 carat natural sapphire paired with .95 carats total weight of natural diamonds, offering a radiant contrast t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$1,500Sale Price|25% Off
14K Gold Natural Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Eternity Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.27 carat.
Diamond, 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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