14K Yellow Gold Black Onyx & Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's black onyx and diamond ring in 14k setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 14.1 grams gross weight. The diamonds are round brilliant cuts, .20 total carats, J to K color, Si clarity. T...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx Dome Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 5.9 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Onyx Color: Black Con...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Men's Ring
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* Design Concept--- This ring features a cabochon genuine AA black onyx. The design is simplistic.
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Black Onyx Design Gold Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Mens Black Onyx Design Gold Ring 14K Yellow Gold Beautiful ageless onyx ring with onyx design on the shoulders, matches any style!
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald, Black Onyx, & Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an emerald, black onyx, & diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold
Black Onyx Rectangle Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Gemstone: Onyx Diamond Count: 1 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.01 carats Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I1 Rin...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Men's Black Onyx Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 11 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 10.3 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone...
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
MAZ 14k Yellow Gold & Onyx Ring
By Maz
Located in San Francisco, CA
A statement ring! This 14k yellow gold ring by coveted 1980's maker MAZ, it centering an oval-shaped black onyx cabochon measuring approximately 17.5 x 11.0 mm, set in a bold stateme...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx Sphere and Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.6 Grams Diamond Count: 2 Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond Color...
Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black Oval Onyx Cabochon Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.8 Grams Onyx Measurements: 16.5 mm x 13.2 mm x 5.9 mm Onyx Carat Weight: ~9.18 carats Ring Size: 9 (resizable) Sta...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx Engraved Rectangular Shape Green Onyx Pyramid 14k Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a big Black Onyx Engraved Rectangular Shape L ,measuring 23 mm. x 26 mm x 10mm. and weighing 79 Carats with a nice Green Onyx Pyramid measuring 10 mm x 12 mm set in ...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,590 / item
Diamond Black Onyx Fluted Ring 14K Gold 2.08 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Black Onyx Fluted Ring 14K Gold 2.08 TDW This incredible one of a kind ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Ring with Ribbed Shoulders
Located in Sewickley, PA
Crafted in yellow gold, the ring showcases a striking large oval black cabochon onyx set in a smooth, high-polished bezel. the stone's deep, inky tone creates a dramatic contrast aga...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring Size 4.5 #18050
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring Size 4.5 This beautiful ring was crafted form 14K white gold with meticulous detail and features a stunning black onyx stone decorated with a ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1995 Kabana 14K Yellow Gold Black Onyx Ring SZ6
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
Vintage 1995 Kabana 14K Yellow Gold Black Onyx Ring — Elongated Marquise Cabochon, Open Scroll Filigree Shoulders, Size 6 Black and gold is one of the oldest power combinations in th...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Black Onyx Seed Pearl Ring #16001
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This beautiful yellow gold ring is accented with an intricate design on ring and band Center round disc is set with 4 black onyx stones and 5 seed pearls Stamped 14K Shank is appr...
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 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
Unisex 14k Solid Yellow Gold Black Onyx Promise Everyday Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Black Onyx Promise Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural onyx of 0.3 carats.
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx Faceted Diamonds Halo Statement 14K Gold Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking ring featuring three faceted black onyx, elegantly set in a vertical arrangement.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Contemporary Horizontal Black Onyx and Amethyst Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This striking, contemporary ring has a channel set, center row of horizontally situated rectangular faceted, medium to light purple color amethysts, approximate...
Amethyst, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$875
Black Onyx Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
An oval black onyx stone is set in a 14 karat gold bezel in this stylish black ring. The ring is a composite material. It is size 6 1/2 and cannot be changed. The ring measures 5/8" ...
Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Army Air Corps Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage black onyx and 14 karat yellow gold Army Air Corps signet ring with a 14 karat white gold applied decoration; part of our diverse mens jewelry and estat...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Black Onyx Diamond Two-Tone Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage Black Onyx Diamond Two-Tone Ring in 14K Gold, a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the perfect blend of elegance and style.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White 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
14K White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring Size 4.75-5 #16945
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring Size 4.75-5 This gorgeous ring features a black onyx stone set in 14K white gold with a sparkling single cut diamond in the center!
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Black Onyx Vintage Inspired Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
With a central diamond that sparkles so brightly, there are a further 11 diamonds surrounding the onyx. Intricate all-over milgraine detailing lends heirloom appeal. 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 5.10ct Black Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique onyx and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Diamond & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco style diamond and onyx halo ring. A total of 0.058 carats of diamond are set in square shaped onyx. A stunning piece to match with your every...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Black Onyx Edwardian Inspired Style Dinner 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
With elegant filigree setting, a black onyx center is elevated on this lovely Art Deco white gold ring. The oval shaped onyx is beautifully embellished with a diamond that sparkles f...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Artcarved 14k Gold Carved Black Onyx Initial UT School Signet Ring
By Artcarved
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.2 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Measured on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.)
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Black Onyx, Emerald & Diamonds Floral Ring, Size 4
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pinky FLORA Ring Black Onyx, Emerald, Diamonds, 14k Gold Carved black onyx flower with center emerald and six 2mm round diamonds (one per petal) all bezeled in 14k gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold
Vintage Men's 14k Yellow Gold Oval Black Onyx Signet Ring Size 9
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.1 Grams Ring Size: 9.0 (Measured on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.)
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex 14k Yellow Gold Inlaid Rectangular Black Onyx w/ Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 8.73 Grams Ring Size: 9.5 (We can custom size this ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Marquise Onyx & Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking vintage ring features a bold marquise shaped black onyx centerpiece, showcasing a deep, glossy black surface that creates dramatic contrast and timeless appeal. At the ...
Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Onyx Ring Size 6.25 #16163
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Ring Size 6.25 This gorgeous 14K gold ring features a beautiful oval black onyx stone!
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.5CTW Black Onyx Diamond Adjustable Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
4.5CTW Black Onyx Diamond Adjustable Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring featuring natural black onyx of 4.5 carats and diamonds of 0.50 carats.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.18tcw 14K Black Onyx, Diamond & Natural Emerald Accent Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A large and swanky, multi-gemstone cocktail statement ring. The center stone features a 4-carat black onyx, cut in the shape of a marquise.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Black Onyx Cabochon Diamonds Swirl Scroll 14K Rose Gold Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking and unique ring. This piece features a bold black onyx set in a 14k rose gold band.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Handmade 14k Yellow Gold Lapis Turquoise & Black Onyx Mosaic Cable Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.8 Grams Size: 4.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Overall Width: 15.2mm (0.60") (top ...
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Carat Black Onyx Fashion Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
A celebration of a gorgeous shade of black onyx ring in glowing 14K yellow gold and the 1.00 carat total weight of 25 round diamonds that highlight the beauty of the center gem bring...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Natural 5.69cts Black Onyx, 7.54cts Opal & 1.52cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made, OVAL-SHAPED ring is crafted from 14-carat WHITE gold and featu...
Diamond, Opal, Onyx, 14k Gold
Men's Square Shape Black Onyx Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K White Gold Men's Ring with Onyx and Diamonds Totaling 0.11 Carats. Finger size is 10 and can be sized up or down by up to 2 sizes. If you need a different finger size, please l...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mens 14k Yellow Gold & Onyx Signet Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
This bold and sophisticated men’s signet ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an oval black onyx center stone framed by intricate scrollwork detailing.
Onyx, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Onyx Filigree Ring Size 6.5 #22413
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Onyx Filigree Ring Bold and sophisticated, this 14K gold onyx ring features a sleek black onyx stone set in filigree design gold.
Onyx, 14k 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.
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Teal Turquoise & Black Onyx Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Statement Dome Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking ring featuring a bold design with turquoise and black onyx inlays set in a polished gold band.
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Inlaid Opal in Black Onyx Twisted Wire Frame Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.37 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 20.6mm (0.81") (top of t...
Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Dome 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A luxurious and timeless piece, this ring is perfect for those seeking a unique blend of color, contrast, and vintage flair. 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Black Onyx Art Deco Style Oval Shape 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Art Deco style ring features onyx in a beautifully ornate yellow gold oval shape setting with a small bezel set diamond in the center. A fine piece jewelry you will cherish in y...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rectangular Black Onyx Center White Diamonds 14K Gold Floral Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A fusion of elegance and bold design. This striking signet ring features a sleek black onyx centerpiece, gracefully curved to catch the light.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx Edwardian Ring - 14k Cameo Antique Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Edwardian Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Onyx Cut: Cameo Color: Black Style: Solitaire ...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Style Ring with 14mm Black Onyx. (Size 7.25)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
14K Yellow Gold Exotic Retro Style Ring with 14mm Black Onyx.
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Lozenge Shape Black Onyx & Diamond Open Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k White Gold Weight: 3.28 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 22.70mm (0.89") (top of the ring...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Onyx 14k White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Beautiful vintage onyx set in 14K white gold filigree. The filigree has a lovely art nouveau feel.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Men's 14k Yellow Gold Custom Cut Inlaid Black Onyx Diamond Diagonal Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 14.52 Grams Ring Size: 11.5 (We can custom size this ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx Engraved Rectangular Shape Natural Quartz Pyramid 14k Solid Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Unique ring with a big Engraved Rectangular Shape Black Onyx,measuring 23 mm. x 26 mm x 8mm. and weighing 60 Carats with a nice Natural Rock ...
Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Larter & Sons 14k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Masonic Signet Ring
By Larter & Sons
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Blue Enamel Work Weight: 11.8 Grams Ring Size: 10 (We can custom size this ring - please let us know prior to purchase for inquiries.)
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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