White Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Sapphire 2.34 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 6.1 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Tsavorite Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tsavorite 1.20 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 4.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then ...
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rutilated Quartz Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rutilated Quartz 12.20 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 21.14 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was t...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
18 K white Gold Band Pave Ring Ruby Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A sophisticated band ring crafted in 18 K white Gold, featuring 27 round Rubies weighing 1.40 ct and 288 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 2.60 ct, H color, si clarity in a refin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt White Gold Diamonds Rubies Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,569Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby 18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice 18 kt gold gr.23,20 cocktail ring with oval Lucent mother of pearl in the center a ruby 0,55 CTS princess cut.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.56 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 5.71 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Facetted Opal Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 1.42 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.75 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated i...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,424Sale Price|20% Off
Lemon Quartz Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lemon Quartz 3.43 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.87 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.67 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Eternity Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.89 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Diameter: 1.9 cm Length: 0.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 2.86 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Orange Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Orange Sapphire 1.66 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.39 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was th...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Pink Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 2.83 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.4 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.53 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 17.55 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
An 18 carat gold Tronchetto Bulgari ring with diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds (app. 0.66 carats G-H, Vs, Signed: Bulgari, model: Tronchetto.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$6,950 / item
18 K white Gold Pave Diamond Emerald Band Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A sophisticated band ring crafted in 18 K white Gold, featuring 27 round Emeralds weighing 1.20 ct and 288 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 2.60 ct, H color, si clarity in a ref...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Cultured Gray Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Ring in 18 kt yellow gold set with 39 calibrated sapphires for a total weight of approximately 8 carats (7.99) in a mysterious invisible setting framed by an 18 kt white gold ring on...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monete Signet Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Modelling wax in the round allows to sculpt small and large pieces, and polishing with agate stones gives characteristic light effects. The Ring is comprised of 18 Karat Yellow Gold...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring Bridal or Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
18Kt Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring in a Satin Finish Size 6.5 with 10.4 grams total weight. Change the tag to 226
18k Gold
1980s 4.70 carats Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Center Diamond: 1 pear cut = 0.90ct Color: I Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 50 round cut = 0.80cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 6.75 (please allow up to 2 additi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1950s Polychrome Tourmaline 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,363Sale Price|20% Off
Ring Diamonds South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring Diamonds South Sea Pearl Yellow Gold 18 Carats, This 18-carat yellow gold ring features a modern, elegant design, ideal for enhancing an outfit for an evening out or a special ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Natural Lemmon Topaz Checkerboard Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
18 Carat Natural Lemmon Topaz Checkerboard Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold, Estate Size 6 A classic, Cocktail ring Huge 18 Carat of very clean long Cushion shape Lemmon Topaz , full of...
Topaz, 18k Gold
Octagon Cut Amethyst Unisex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Ring in 18K Gold is a perfect minimalist jewelry to match with every outfit of your wardrobe. It's just a simple ring and simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication. ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,513 / item
18 Kt Rose Gold Ring with Colored Presious Stones
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Ring in yellow gold 18 Kt pear shape with pave setting precious stones, such as diamonds, blue diamond and peridot in the centre.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,570Sale Price|30% Off
White Diamond Rose Cut 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White Diamond Rose Cut 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Magnificent White Rose Cut diamond diamond band, features 0.41 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds, surrounded by 0.38 Carats of white...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spiral Design 18 karat White and Rose Gold Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The ring features 18-karat rose gold also, providing a beautiful contrast to the white gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
French Modern Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt White Gold Yellow Marquise Diamond Solitary Ring
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT WHITE GOLDEN SOLITARY RING WITH NATURAL 1.56 CT.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k white gold Emerald: 1 emerald cut = 2.45cttw Diamonds: 82 baguette cut = 2.05cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 8.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days fo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. In the shape of a signet ring, this ring is decorated on the top with a brilliant-cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Half Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A magnificent diamond wedding band, set on the front with 8 modern brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1950s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K Yellow gold Center Diamond: 1 marquise cut = 1.00ct Color: I Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 5.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dimensions:...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K rose Gold Amethyst Champagne Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An impressive 18 K rose Gold Statement Ring featuring an oval Amethyst weiging approximately 19 ct and surrounded on the shoulders by 28 Champagne colored brown brilliant cut Diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.55 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 3.23 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.48 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.55 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 3.38 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.69 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.23 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.2 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
White Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Sapphire 2.07 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.73 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 55 princess cut = 2.55cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 – I1 Ring Size: 9.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 19...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.07 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Gents Ring
Located in London, GB
The width of the 18 carat yellow gold ring measures 9.37mm, tapering to 4.43mm and weighs 9.64g.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1925 Opal Calibrated Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Sublime antique ring, it is decorated with an Australian opal cabochon set with claws, surrounded by calibrated synthesis rubies.
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Ring with Ceylon Sapphire White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the ultimate symbol of love and elegance with this sumptuous Ceylon sapphire solitaire ring, set in an 18k white gold band. This jewelry creation is a tribute to the timeles...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gucci 'Icon' 18 Carat White Gold Wide Band Ring
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous ring by the luxury fashion house Gucci from their 'Icon' Collection is crafted from 18 carat white gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Aquamarine and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The ring is modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Face Dimensions: 12.5x12.5mm Height Off Finger: 7mm Weight: 3.9g
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1950s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eternity Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Peridot Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Peridot 2.97 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then situated in the vici...
Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beautifully simple 18ct gold ring holds two exquisite coloured sapphires and a sparkling diamond. Ring Size: U or 10 1/4
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 3.98 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, vintage 3.98 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold ring; part of our vintage jewellery and jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond 1.63 Carat Aquamarine Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold ring with approx. 1.63ct aquamarine (measures 8.7 x 6.9 x 3.96mm) surrounded with approx. 0.24ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 7, ring top - 14mm x 15.5mm. Marked 750. Wei...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
French 1970s 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Leaf Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. A delightful second-hand wedding band, it features a series of leaf-shaped motifs, each set with modern brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamond in this ring measures 1.3ct. The stone has a wonderful glisten to it and is bright and has wonderful sparkle. The ring is modelled out of 18carat gold and the stone is se...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
18 Kt White Gold Sapphires & Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Sapphires & Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ring Completely Designed & Handcrafted in our workshop.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Modern Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Make a stunning color statement with this 18k white gold dome ring. Ring features round light purple amethyst gemstones in a variety of sizes, accented with diamonds. Ring size is 6....
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k 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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