1920s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Swirl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold ring and platinum. Antique ring with a rose-cut diamond swirl at the top, holding an antique brilliant-cut diamond in the center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro 18 karat Gold Ring with Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Crafted from high-quality 18-karat yellow and white gold, the ring boasts a luxurious and warm appearance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Ring in 18 Karat Gold & Green Tourmaline by GRATAS
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Ring in 18 Karat Gold & Green Tourmaline by GRATAS Unique Piece Dimensions: Ø 1,82 cm.
Tourmaline, Gold
Modern Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring Size 5.75 #16827
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 This elegant ring features one round brilliant cut diamond in its center: (.35 ct.), two round brilliant cut diamonds and eight round ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Neoclassical Intaglio Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated oval shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 24.0 x 15.0 mm Translucent colorless body with vivid blue adularescence and carved intaglio Depicting a Neoclassical w...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 1.95 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 6.46 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.0 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.21 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then sit...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.63 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 9.11 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.35 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 15.94 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.91 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 6.49 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Sapphire: 1 oval cut = 2.45ct Diamond: 14 round cut = 0.70cttw Color: H Clarity: VS2 Diamond: 32 baguette cut = 2.24cttw Color: H Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 6 (...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold and Fancy Brown Diamond Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Lavish brown diamonds accent the top of this band that can be worn alone or also looks fantastic stacked! Instead of treating her with chocolates, give her this sweet gift that will ...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Watermelon Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Watermelon Tourmaline slice and 0.12 carat accent white diamonds in 18k yellow gold cocktail ring. Ring is size 6.5 and ring band is 1.5mm wide.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Peridot 9.21 carats with Peridot 6.32 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.98 grams "We first opened doors ...
Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,504Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Topaz Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Topaz 18.50 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.19 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.84 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 49 Total Weight: 6.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Meghna Jewels Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is handcrafted in 18-karat gold. It is set in 1.96 carats pink sapphire and 1.26 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.89 carats Blue Sapphire Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire Round 5 pics 2.89 cts 18 kt White Gold 4.11 grms Ring can be resizable.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Princess & Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
MODERN WHITE GOLDEN RING WITH PRINCESS & TAPERED BAGUETTE DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt solid white gold SIZE: 59 EU / 8 3/4 US WEIGHT: 13.1 grams 8/ 8.4 dwt / 0.460 oz DIAMONDS: p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Yellow Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. This contemporary yellow gold ring is formed of 3 rings that meet on the top and are adorned with modern brilliant- cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Cartier 1989 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Braid Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed band displaying a puffy braid motif Deeply grooved with a high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Cartier Circa: 1989 Ring Size: 5 1/2 and s...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Watermelon Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Watermelon Tourmaline cabochon and 0.12 carat accent white diamonds in a hand-forged 18k yellow gold cocktail ring. Ring is size 6.75 and ring band is 1.5mm wide.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.86 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 6.14 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Coral Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This 18-karat yellow gold ring is a true work of art, combining timeless elegance of gold with the uniqueness of a star-shaped natural coral.
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.54 Carats Pink Sapphire Ring In 18 Karat Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire Round In 5 pics 2.54 cts 18 kt Rose Gold 3.83 grms Ring can be resizable.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 25.24 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 18.26 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k 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: 1.6 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.68 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,953Sale Price|25% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Trillion Emerald Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Ring in Yellow Gold 18 Karat all decorated with a Byzantine velvet background and granulation details - twisted wires and beads all hand decorated.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
This cocktail ring is a true statement to any look. This ring has an emerald cut diamond in the middle and is surrounded by two rows of round diamonds. This ring is set in 18k White ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Yellow Sapphire Memory Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Charming 18 karat yellow gold and yellow sapphire memory ring.
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Diamonds 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose and white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Custom Amethyst and 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Handmade and custom, this one-of-a-kind ring features an oval-shaped bright purple amethyst weighing 1.04 carats, horizontally bezel-set in a textured, hammered 18k white gold contem...
Amethyst, White Gold
Ribbon of Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A double band of 18 karat yellow gold hosts a luminous ribbon of fourteen emerald cut diamonds that sweep across the ring's facade in an asymmetrical design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Red Ruby and Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
1.57 Carat Vivid Red Ruby and Diamonds Ring 18K Gold Stunning Cocktail Ring centering a 1.17 Carat Natural Ruby Vivid Red and 0.40 Carat Rond Brilliant Cut Diamonds G-VS. Ring size 6...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1.65 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.65 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring A beautiful and classic setting holding a Natural Emerald Cut Emerald that weighs 1.15 carats.
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
French 1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Enamel Statement Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A bold and sculptural statement ring by David Webb, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and accented with glossy white enamel.
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Jona Pink Sapphire 18 karat Rose Gold Solitaire Ring
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold solitaire ring, centering a pear-shaped pink sapphire weighing 0.8 carats.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1950s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Knot Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow and green gold, owl hallmark and platinum, mascaron hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents Ring with Jade Center
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold ring . The center section of this ring is set with a beautiful Green Jade curved section.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Amethyst 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 karat white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans assembled with diamonds and amethyst Diamonds weight 1.51 karat Amethyst weight 56.50 karat Ring total weight 27.10 grams...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Tanzanite 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 karat white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans assembled with tanzanite and diamonds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Wishbone Ring
Located in London, GB
This wonderful two tone wishbone ring is fitted with a rubover set round brilliant cut diamond in the center with two round brilliant cut diamonds on either side weighing a combined ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold White natural Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New 18k designer Ring, Large Flower Style Approx weight 18.6 grams Approx size 22mm 18k White Gold and some Black Rhodium Finger size 7 Natural White Diamonds approx 2.35 carat GH-S...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
White Diamond Eternity Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
Offering a classic addition to your jewellery box, this eternity ring features round diamonds totalling 1.15ct, set in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Saddle Wide Band Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 18 carat white gold saddle ring showcases a wide classic design that is lightly contoured to create a flattering curved shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.97 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 6.27 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brazilian Aquamarine Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite 18-karat white gold ring is a stunning expression of luxury and delicate sophistication—ideal for those who appreciate elegant jewelry with a bold touch.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.98cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Sapphire: 1 oval cut = 5.77ct Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow two extra shippin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Jade and 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring has an Art Deco feel with the style of the engraving and the setting. The jade is beautifully engraved and is held with secure yet delicate double claws all the way around....
Jade, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine and Tourmaline Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine and Tourmaline Solitaire Ring This distinctive vibrant magenta pink and electric blue tourmaline ring is blissful.
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k white gold Tanzanite: 1 oval cut = 21.55cttw Diamonds: 28 round cut = 0.15cttw Ring Size: 8 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
An 18 carat gold ring with diamond and sapphire
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold ring, with a gold oval on top.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
White Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
White Diamond Ring Handcrafted In Yellow Gold. The details are as follows : Diamond weight : 1.32 carat G color and VS2 clarity Metal : Yellow Gold
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond Sapphires Rubyes 18 kt White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Wonderful ring in 18 kt white gold totally enriched with sapphires and rubies of ct 3.44 and is alternated with diamonds of ct 0.28 of which the central diamond 0.39.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18 Karat Rose Gold Shell and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in 台東区, JP
An elegant Bvlgari cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat rose gold, featuring a sculptural asymmetrical design set with polished shell and pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat White 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
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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