14K White Gold and Round Diamond Kite-Shaped Filigree Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 33 round cut= 0.08cttw Color: I Clarity: I1 Size: 7.0 (complimentary sizing available) Dimensions: the ring measures 20.47mm wide ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K Yellow gold filigree ring with three diamonds set in white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pave Old Miner Diamond Filigree Mosaic Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring featuring 19 old miner cut diamonds 0.8 carats total, showcasing vintage charm and timeless sophistication. Specifications: Material: 14K Yellow ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco carved amethyst diamond 14k white gold filigree ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Art Deco amethyst and diamond filigree ring is a romantic 1930’s design, centered by a carved amethyst.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Raspberry Garnet Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Fabulous 14K white gold cocktail ring featuring a 2 carat natural cushion-cut raspberry garnet center, accented with brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.4 carats. Estate piece with a...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Filigree Dome Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 9 diamonds including brilliant cut, old european cut and old mine cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~3.00 carats Diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 4 carat Rubellite Filigree Ring size 7.25
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold filigree ring featuring a large fuchsia rubellite tourmaline.
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Filigree diamond shield ring. 14k Vintage diamond ring. Open Work Diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Materials: Gold Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Style: Art deco Very beautiful diamond ring. Filigree open design shield with a center ...
Elegant 14K White Gold Filigree Ring with 0.14ct Diamonds, USA
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14K white gold filigree ring featuring 3 round brilliant natural diamonds totaling 0.14 Carat Total Weight, graded approximately J/K color, SI clarity.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,260Sale Price / item|30% Off
Diamond Filigree Dinner Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Style
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gracefully elongated in a marquise silhouette, this Diamond Filigree Ring showcases sparkling diamonds within an intricate openwork design, beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Natural Morganite Vintage Style Filigree Solitaire Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicate and timeless, this Morganite Filigree Engagement Ring features a soft round-cut morganite set in solid 14K rose gold, framed by refined milgrain detailing and an elegant ope...
Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1925 Art Deco 14K Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning Art Deco ring showcasing 7 gorgeous sparkling diamonds and lovely white gold filigree! This is a gorgeous example of 1920s Deco jewelry in amazing condition. The r...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring - 14k Round .10ct Floral Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Design: Art Deco style filigree Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural D...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Yellow Stone Filigree Vintage White Gold Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This vintage ring features a beautifully faceted oval-cut golden citrine, set in an elegant 14K white gold mounting. The warm honey-gold hue of the center stone creates a striking co...
Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Filigree Black Brown Diamond Floral Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K Yellow Gold Brown and Black Diamond Floral Band. This stunning floral-inspired band combines brown, black, and white diamonds for a modern yet timeless design. A beautiful additi...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trinity Diamond Cluster Filigree Band Ring 14k Gold Asymmetric Leaf Bud Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Trinity Diamond Cluster Filigree Band Ring 14k Gold Asymmetric Leaf Bud Ring Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Diamond Weight 0.09 Cts Approx Setting Cluster Base Metal Yellow Gold Num...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Red Agate and Diamond Filigree Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Striking in both color and composition, this Art Deco ring (circa 1920s) showcases a rich, deep orange-red agate, gracefully framed by lace-like filigree detailing and accented with ...
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold
Trinity Diamond Cluster Filigree Band Ring 14k Gold Asymmetric Leaf Bud Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Trinity Diamond Cluster Filigree Band Ring 14k Gold Asymmetric Leaf Bud Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Victorian 14k Gold & Silver Rosecut Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Victorian Ring 14k Gold Rosecut Diamond Filigree Ring Proposal Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Burma Ruby Filigree Three Stone Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 14K Yellow Gold - durable and elegant Center Stone: Burma Ruby - 7mm x 9mm, genuine gemstone Side Stones: 2 Burma Rubies - 4mm x 5mm each, total ruby weight 2.3 carats Ring...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Solitaire and Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.05 carats, F color VS2 clarity, centers this Art Deco gem. Set in 14K white gold with fine filigree details and mil...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Vintage Style Filigree Solitaire Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A radiant emerald cut blue topaz shines at the center of this vintage-style filigree ring, glowing with a cool, sparkling brilliance.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Black Onyx & Diamond Filigree Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond, 1 trans 2 mm .03ctw GH color/ SI1 clarity black onyx, 1 rectangular tablet 16 x 8 mm Ring Size: 5 Rise Off Of Finger: 4.8 mm Length: 24.2 mm Weight: 2.3 dwts/ 3....
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Pink Rose Gold Diamond Filigree Floral Beehive Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Stunning 14K white pink rose gold statement ring featuring 1.6 carats of brilliant round diamonds in an intricate filigree floral beehive design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 14K Gold Filigree Ring with .66ct Round Ruby
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold filigree ruby ring. The ring features a genuine earth mined round pinkish-red ruby weighing .66cts.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Filigree Art Deco Style Tall Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Height: 1.18" tall Total Weight: 6.3 Grams Center Diamond Color and Clarity: G, VS Additional Diamond Count: 22 Additional Di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine Filigree Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Featuring a vibrant natural amethyst surrounded by luminous opals, this halo ring captures the romance of antique-inspired design. Crafted in solid gold, it combines rich color, time...
Amethyst, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Vintage Style Filigree 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The ring is gently domed, complete with filigree on every surface, set with diamond accent and finished with milgrain detail work. The sapphire is imbued with a royal blue color with...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Filigree White Gold & Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian engagement ring. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with a ca. 2.8mm diameter round cut white diamond in an ornate filigree setting.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond & Emerald Art Deco Style Filigree 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An Art Deco inspired diamond and emerald white gold filigree ring. Featuring one round brilliant cut diamond of approximately 0.17 carat, graded H color, SI clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Filigree White Gold & Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian engagement ring. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with a ca. 2.9 mm diameter round cut white diamond in an ornate filigree setting.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Filigree Ring Antique Platinum & 14K WG ~ 1.18ct Center
Located in Fairfield, CT
Art Deco Diamond Filigree Ring Antique Platinum & 14K WG ~ 1.18ct Center This antique Art Deco ring showcases an ~1.18 carat old-cut center diamond surrounded by approximately 1.26 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Art Deco Natural Blue Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold ring features a natural blue sapphire in an Art Deco mount.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Compass Filigree Halo 14K Yellow Gold Statement Symbol Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A study in intricate design and golden elegance. This captivating ring features a stunning circular oval compass motif. The intricate latticework is adorned with sparkling diamonds, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,400 / item
Ruby Filigree Three Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Designed with timeless elegance, this Ruby Three Stone Ring in 14K yellow gold showcases three vivid rubies across an elongated setting with graceful filigree details.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Filigree Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This Art Deco solitaire is a fine example of a filigree solitaire engagement ring crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dilara Ensari Handmade Mesopotamian-Inspired 14K Gold Diamond Filigree Eye Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Eye Ring by Dilara Ensari is a contemporary statement ring handcrafted using traditional filigree techniques rooted in the ancient heritage of Mesopotamia and Anatolia. Inspired by t...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14k Pearl (8mm) and Diamond Solitaire ring. 14k White gold Filigree ring AKOYA
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1940s Size: 4 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Pearl Gem Color: White Band Color: Gold Style: Minimalist Extraordinary Pearl Ring. Akoya pearl set in between two wond...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Steeped in historical charm, this mesmerizing Natural Opal Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring beautifully evokes the grandeur of an Edwardian era inspired masterpiece.
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Openwork Filigree Shield Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: Available for all sizes Total Gemstones Weight: 0.79 carat.
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold 1.20ct Emerald Filigree Crown Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K white gold and showcases a vibrant square-cut emerald weighing approximately 1.20 carats (6.5mm).
Emerald
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Ring & Diamond Cluster Center - Size 7.25
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite cluster ring showcases a captivating arrangement of diamonds set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Black Onyx & Diamond Navette Filigree Ring, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: black onyx diamond Ring Size: 6 Rise Off Of Finger: 4.6 mm Length: 19.9 mm Weight: 1.9 dwts/ 2.9 grams Metal: "14k" SKU: R4135 A Couple Of Things to Note: * This is a ...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Vintage Style Filigree Solitaire Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 2.80 carat.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Vintage Style Floral Filigree Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.20 carat.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Ring Material: 14K White Gold Condition: 14K White Gold Diamond: 1.50ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: This ring resizable Size: 7 Length: 26.7mm Width: 22.2mm ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.04cttw Round Cut Diamond Ladies Filigree Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Dazzle away with this bold ladies cocktail ring. Crafted in 14k white gold. Showcasing pave set round brilliant cut diamonds with intricate filigree design weighing 2.04 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,038Sale Price|20% Off
New 14K Gold 1.80ctw Amethyst & Diamond Filigree Etched Milgrain Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Custom Cut & Shape - Prong & Channel Set - Translucent Medium Purple - 1.76ct (exact) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,260Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Opal Diamond Statement Ring with Filigree in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Discover the beauty of this Opal Statement Ring, featuring luminous natural opals, sparkling diamonds, and intricate filigree openwork.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Filigree Art Deco Large 7.90 carat Amethyst Ring size 5.25
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold filigree Art Deco ring featuring a large amethyst weighing 7.90 carats.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Amethyst Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Hourglass Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegantly distinctive, this Amethyst Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Hourglass Filigree Ring combines vibrant color with intricate craftsmanship.
Diamond, Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum 14K White Gold 1.09ct Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K White Gold & 900 Platinum Ring Size: 5 Width: 1.55 mm Weight: 3.48 grams Ladies handmade filigreed, 900 Platinum and 14K white gold edwardian ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$1,340Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Handmade 14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Lapis Detailed Filigree Floral Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Finest Quality - Blue Color - 16.4x12.8mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.1 Gr...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Era Silver Navette Ring. Diamond Filigree Engagement 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Included in 0.80 carats total Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.80 carats total Diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Estate 14K White Gold Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A well made contemporary cocktail ring done in beautifully filigreed 14K white gold and set with approximately .20cttw I-J color Si1-2 clarity round diamonds and centered by an appro...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mings Black Jade Filigree Setting Oval Cabochon Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams Stones: Oval Black Cabochon Jade Jade Measurements: ~27.0 mm x 19.0 mm x 6.1 mm Ring Size:...
Jade, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Filigree Broad Natural Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This wide band diamond ring is designed in rose gold with a detailed filigree lattice pattern.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, 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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