Extraordinary old cut diamonds and coral ring - antique beveled band ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful Gypsy ring made in 18 Karat solid yellow gold and set with two old European cut diamonds and a cabochon deep red coral.
Diamond, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Coral, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central big pink coral surrounded by a frame of diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faceted Double Coral Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Faceted double coral gold ring Two faceted corals (12 x 12 mm each), braided gold band, 18 karat yellow gold Size: 5.75 US Total weight: 9.8 grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Chrysoprase and Coral Bombé Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Item #: R-21906 Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels Country: France Circa: late 1980s Size: 6 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information) Materials: 33 round ...
Chalcedony, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 carat yellow gold band ring centering a Mediterranean Coral weighing 8.86ct. Dimensions: 0.96 in.-H/ 0.93in.-W/ 0.53 in.- D/ ...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring, Coral Cameo, 18 Karat Gold, Female Portrait
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Ring, coral cameo, 18k gold, female portrait We also have the matching Brooch/Enhancer on offer.
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic 18k Yellow Gold Oval Pink Angel Skin Coral Quality Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.05 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 26.2mm (1") (top of the...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Blush Coral and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with blush Coral surrounded by Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.65 carats. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels Circa 1960s...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Emerald White Coral Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
The coral is set in a hand fabricated 18k yellow gold archaic style mounting.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Coral & Onyx Sugarloaf 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Molina
Located in Troy, MI
Make a bold statement with this fabulous 18k yellow gold ring made for Campanelli & Pear by Molina.
Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Embrace Classic with Pink Mediterannean Coral, Diamonds Gold Ring
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Embrace Classic with Pink Mediterannean Coral, Diamonds Gold Ring. The Embrace Collection is a Masterpiece of Angeletti Jewellery. The Ring is the Original First Piece of the Collect...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Double Headed Coral Duck Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with carved Coral, Diamonds, and Emeralds. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels Circa 1970s Size 4 3/4
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Sardinian Coral Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite 18kt white gold ring perfectly embodies modern elegance and refined craftsmanship. Its clean, geometric lines highlight the natural beauty of the red coral, the true c...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 carat yellow gold band ring centering a Mediterranean Coral weighing 7.25ct. Dimensions: 0.94 in. H/ 0.80 in. - W/ 0.51 in. - ...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peau D'ange Coral Diamond Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful Retro Cocktail Ring mounted in 18k rose gold set with a natural, of great quality, Peau D'Ange/Angel skin Coral 24.56 x 16 mm and surrounded by 0.60 carat of Round brillia...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
“Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Ring, Circa 1940s Europe”
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 18k yellow gold ring with natural engraved coral stone salomon colour topped with old cut diamonds ring was made in europe 1940/1950.c hall marked 18k 750 gold finest
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Coral Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This magnificent 18-karat white gold ring represents the pinnacle of jewelry craftsmanship, a true masterpiece that combines elegance and sophistication. At the center of the ring is...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Diamonds Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Timeless elegance and geometric design come together beautifully in this exquisite 18-karat white gold ring, a true masterpiece of fine jewelry that blends modern lines with classic,...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 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. At the center, the intense red coral cap...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Coral Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite ring in 18-karat white gold evokes the timeless elegance of antique style, offering a perfect balance between classicism and contemporary charm. At the heart of this m...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Diamonds Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
18-karat white gold ring, a rare and exquisite piece that combines precious materials with a refined design to offer a unique and sophisticated accessory. At the center of the ring s...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Coral Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A charming antique ring in yellow gold, its band is engraved with floral motifs on either side of the opening and the head is adorned with a cameo on co...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Band Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Brooch with Mediterranean Coral and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
18K Yellow Gold Brooch with Mediterranean Coral and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds An elegant brooch crafted from 18K yellow gold, showcasing a vibrant Mediterranean coral centerpiece, acce...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,628Sale Price|20% Off
RAM RING 1970 Zodiacal Italian Sardinian Carved Coral Ram Ring In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Italian cocktail ring with carved ram head. This is a stunning cocktail ring, created in Italy back in the 1970. The flamboyant exotic ring has been made up in solid yellow gold of ...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Italian 18 Karat Gold Carved Coral Cameo & Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Carved Coral Cameo & Diamond Ring composed of 18k yellow gold.
Coral, Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,080Sale Price|29% Off
Michael Kneebone Peach Moonstone Pink Coral Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
All the gems are set in an hand fabricated, 18k yellow gold mounting. The ring is a size 7.
Coral, White Diamond, Moonstone, Diamond, 18k Gold
Red Coral Spheres, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Retrò Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Simple but elegant retrò ring realized in 18K yellow gold structure and embellished with 0.60 gr of red coral sphere of 10 mm.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 18kt White Gold Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Europe
Located in Marcianise, IT
This elegant 18-karat white gold ring is a piece of great character and refinement, designed for those who appreciate jewelry with a unique and sophisticated style. Its modern, geome...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Mediterranean Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 carat yellow gold ring set with a squared flat cut Mediterranean Coral. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special ...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Mediterranean Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 carat yellow gold band ring centering a Mediterranean Coral weighing 8.36 carat. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for t...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Red "AKA" Coral and Diamond 18K Gold Ring with Gem Report
Located in Pasadena, CA
This elegant ring showcases a natural red “Aka” coral centerpiece measuring approximately 16.9 x 13.5 x 5.5 mm, surrounded by natural diamonds in 18K gold setting.
Antique 18KT Yellow Gold Retro Coral Claw Ring, Circa 1940, Italy
Located in Napoli, IT
This superbly hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold Italian Retro ring is 1935/40 circa An unique bold design of remarkable effect consisting in two 15 mm. Large in size 100% natural Cora...
Coral, 18k Gold
Victorian Coral and Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five graduated coral cabochons are perched on a stunning scroll detailed setting. In between the oval coral are tiny rose cut diamond points which add a little sparkle. Modelled in 1...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat White Gold Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Flower Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Handcraft Sardinian Coral 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century 18Kt White Gold Coral Onyx Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Ultra Chic The most beloved combination between Black Onyx Diamond and warm Coral colour comes in this artful combination hand created in shining 18 Kt white gold (marked), strikingl...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Handcraft Sardinian Coral 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Coral Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow And White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This magnificent ring in 18K yellow and white gold is a timeless example of elegance, crafted with extraordinary artisanal care.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise, Coral and Diamond Positano Cocktail Ring
By Seal & Scribe
Located in San Diego, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise, Coral and Diamond Positano Cocktail Ring MAKER: Seal & Scribe CIRCA: c. 2026 STYLE: Contemporary METAL: 18K Yellow Gold STONES: Turquoise, Cor...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Coral Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow And White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This extraordinary ring in 18K yellow and white gold is a perfect example of refinement and timeless style.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Red Coral and Raw Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's one-of-a-kind 18k gold fiery red Coral ring is beautifully handcrafted and accented with triple raw diamond granulation detail.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Handcraft Sardinian Coral 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marchak, Paris Art Deco sugarloaf onyx, coral, and emerald cocktail ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco onyx, emerald, and coral cocktail ring, centered by a sugarloaf onyx, with diamond-set shoulders centering cabochon coral and emeralds, in an 18k yellow gold and platinum...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Elegant 18kt White Gold Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring by SCALA
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant and visually striking, this refined 18 karat white gold ring stands out for its classic design reinterpreted in a contemporary key, enhancing the beauty of its materials and ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Grazia Gioielli 18kt White Gold Coral & Diamond Ring, 0.8 Ct, New
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT WHITE GOLDEN RING SET WITH BRILLIANT CUT NATURAL DIAMONDS & CORAL. MATERIAL: 18 kt solid white gold, diamonds, coral WEIGHT: 11.3 grams / 7.2 dwt SIZE: eur 54 1/2 - 7 U...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Ring with Marquise Mediterranean Coral and Diamond Frame
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Rose Gold Ring with Marquise Mediterranean Coral and Diamond Profile. A Classic Design for this Ring with a Exceptional Red Mediteranean Coral set on Pink Gold and Diamond Profile (c...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Artisan 18kt Yellow Gold Coral & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, 0.44ct
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Red Coral Ring Vintage Sterling Silver 925 and Blue Topaz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ring with a Brilliant Coral stone Natural Oval Cabochon Coral cut Approx size 16 x 12 mm The stone is natural ! (none treated) Sterling Silver 925 some gold plated areas Sma...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Coral, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Gold
David Webb Cabochon Coral and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring size 6.0. Ring is stamped: "DAVID WEBB, 18K, 900PT, *style number*"
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sardinian Coral Onyx Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This stunning and character-rich ring is crafted entirely in 18-karat yellow gold, designed in the elegant and symbolic shape of a serpent that gracefully coils around the finger. Th...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow and White Gold Angel Skin Coral Earring and Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
Earrings: Weight: 6.9 Grams Stone: Coral (7.35 - 9 mm) Measurements: 48.2 x 9 x 9 mm Metal: 18K Gold Ring: Weight: 5.1 Grams Stone: Coral (13.3 mm) Measurements: 15.36 x 19.3 x 9.4 ...
Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Coral Ring, Retro Design
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Deep ultramarine lapis with vivid Mediterranean pink coral. The strong contrast creates a chic, almost Pop-Art color palette. These rings reflected the bold, geometric, and colorful ...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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