18K Yellow Gold Carnelian Sculpted Face Ring
Located in Broomall, PA
18K Yellow Gold Carnelian Sculpted Face Ring A striking and artistic piece featuring a vivid oval carnelian carved with a sculpted face motif.
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
18k ring, carnelian Intaglio symbols
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K carnelian intaglio ring. Pisces, Scorpio, Sun and Moon.
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960's Carnelian 18K Solid Gold Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
DESCRIPTION Vintage 18K Gold Brutalist Carnelian Fireball Cabochon METAL 18K gold GEMSTONE Carnelian Cabochon WEIGHT 11.00 grams SIZE 8.75 US (easily sizable) CONDITION Good v...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Peridot Carnelian Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Castle Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Orange Carnelian oval Peridot Unique Design Ring, Available in any size upon order within three weeks. Handcrafted in luxur...
Carnelian, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Kieselstein-Cord 18k Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 18k gold signet ring by Kieselstein-Cord featuring an oval carved carnelian intaglio depicting a heraldic crest.
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Gold Victorian Carnelian Intaglio Seal Ring, 1868
Located in Napoli, IT
Stepping back into History An impressive antique Carnelian intaglio seal ring, bearing full British hallmarks for 1868 age and 18 ct gold The face set with a large oval piece of Carn...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Carnelian Diamond Ring 18K Gold Square Band Agni Fire Flame
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Carnelian Diamond Ring 18K Gold Square Band Agni Fire Flame This one of a kind ring is crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Milano, MI
Antique carnelian intaglio gold (18ct) ring. Setting finely hand made and carnelian intaglio depicting a horse. Probably from the early 1900s. Highlights - 18ct gold hand made - Car...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring Size 5.75 #25066
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring Elegant and timeless, this 18k yellow gold signet ring features a richly hued carnelian intaglio, expertly carved with classic...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini Bold Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold Bohemian Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Placed horizontally on the finger, the carnelian finds its home within an 18K gold frame, creating a sense of unity with the wearer.
Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage David Webb Carnelian, Enamel & 18K Gold Octagonal Ring – Signed
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, the ring centers on a glowing octagonal carnelian cabochon, framed by dramatic inlays of black enamel and outlined in gold for a striking geometric ...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Hearts 18K rose gold, Carnelian, Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Elegant Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold Carnelian and Diamond Ring. This exquisite ring features heart-shaped orange carnelian stones, beautifully set in a delicate 18k rose gold ba...
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique French Georgian cluster carnelian diamond ring in 18k gold and silver
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique Carnelian diamond ring in 18 karats gold and silver. Circular ring centered with an orange cabochon-cut carnelian, set in silver. The back is closed and reflects a luminous s...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Silver
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Peridot Carnelian Art Deco Style Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Orange Carnelian Peridot Ring. Size 7 Usa Available in any size in three weeks. The central stone It is handcr...
Carnelian, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Carnelian Shield Frame Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Carnelian Shield Frame Diamond Ring. 18K yellow gold, stamped: Webb Centering a hexagonal carnelian cabochon flanked by four full-cut diamonds t...
Carnelian, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring Carnelian solid 18K Orange Gold Ø US 5.5 / 5.1gr
Located in SE
Unusual Antique Ring adorned with bezel set polished Red nipple of natural dark Red Carnelian stone Ø 10 mm x 7.7 mm deep mm / ca. 5 ct.
Carnelian, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Sweet Hearts Carnelian Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Sweet Hearts collection is crafted in 18k rose gold and accented with 4 red carnelian hearts and a center brilliant-cut round D-E-F VV...
Carnelian, Diamond, Rose Gold
Georgian 18k Gold and Silver Large Oval Carnelian Signet Ring, UK
Located in Firenze, IT
In silver and yellow gold with large, oval carnelian seal engraved with a heraldic crest. Top size 31mm x 25mm Size 9 Weight:32.71gr
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
18K Rose Gold Carnelian Made in Italy Grounding Asymmetrical Bold Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K Rose Gold Carnelian Made in Italy Grounding Asymmetrical Bold Cocktail Ring.
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
1836 Nordic Men Unisex Signet Ring Carnelian solid 18K Gold US7 / 5gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring - in Empire style in solid 18K Orange Gold adorned with bezel set Orange plate of Carnelian stone with flat polished top and faceted edge with hand - engraved two letters...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Octagonal Carnelian Intaglio 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Milano, MI
Octagonal carnelian intaglio ring set in gold; depicting a coat of arms Highlights - Octagonal carnelian intaglio - Gold setting - Probably from the early 1900s Measurements - Leng...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,571 / item
Chushev Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
The stone is set in an 18K gold signet ring. Production time for this piece is 12-14 weeks.
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold
Carved Carnelian Gold Tourmaline Blu Sapphire Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Carved carnelian pumpkin shape with blu sapphire in the center 18 k brushed gold gr 5,90. Size 14 eu. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn....
Carnelian, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique von Aminoff Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS11.75/7.5gr
Located in SE
Signet Intaglio Ring featuring banded / two-layered Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with the heraldic depiction of a Coat of Arms of Russian / Swedish / Finnish noble family von Amin...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 4.6 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with claw set natural Carnelian stone oval cabochon cut 22 mm x 12 mm x 6 mm deep / ca 12 ct.
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Oval Signet Ring, 18k Rose Gold, Carnelian 14.5 x 11.0mm with Heraldic Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Signet Ring 18k Rose Gold, approx. 14.5 x 11.0 mm with heraldic engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for elegant timeless d...
Carnelian, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Signet Ring, 18k Rose Gold, Niccolo Carnelian 13.0 x 10.2mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Oval Shape Signet Ring 18k Rose Gold, approx. 13.0 x 10.2 mm with Engraving Reference: 51323/00/LC/01/103 Description: 750/- Rose Gold Gemstone: Niccolo Carnelian Shape...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$10,142 / item
Chushev Chnoubis Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto rich carnelian gemstone and features the Gnostic deity, Chnoubis. The stone is set in an 18K signet ring. Production time for th...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold
Octagonal Signet Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, Carnelian 13.2 x 11 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Octagonal Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Carnelian 13.2 x 11.0 mm, with Heraldic Engraving Reference: 50379/00/07/00/102 Description: 750/- Yellow Gold Gemstones: Carnelian Shape: ...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Signet Ring Intaglio Bull Taurus Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold ØUS7/12.3gr
Located in SE
Unusual antique Gold and Carnelian Signet Ring with fine hand-carved intaglio of Taurus or Bull / Baal ? with short inscription in an unknown tongue. Richly decorated surfaces of th...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Signet Ring, 18K Rose Gold , Carnelian 15.4 x 13.8 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cushion Signet Ring 18k Rose Gold, Carnelian approx. 15.4 x 13.8 mm with heraldic-Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for ...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cushion Signet Ring, 18K Yellow Gold , Carnelian 9.8 x 8.5 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cushion Signet Ring 18k Rose Gold, Carnelian approx. 9.8 x 9.5 mm with heraldic-Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for el...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
15th Century Renaissance Gold And Carnelian Jewish Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 15th century Dimensions: 13 x 14 mm Ring size: 5 ¼ Weight: 9,26 gr The Renaissance ring, dated to around the 15th century, is composed of a 22-karat yellow gold setting in...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Signet Ring, 18K Rose Gold , Carnelian 15.4 x 13.8 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cushion Signet Ring 18k Rose Gold, Carnelian approx. 15.4 x 13.8 mm with engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for elegant t...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1917 Antique Signet Carnelian Stone Cameo solid Ring 18K Gold ØUS 7.75 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold featuring carved female head cameo skillfully engraved on the surface of Carnelian stone, a variety of Chalcedony with a layer of white on ...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Cushion Shaped Signet Ring , 18k Yellow Gold, Carnelian 16x13 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Signet Ring Cushion Shaped, 750/- YG, Carnelian, 16.0 x 13.0 mm with Heraldic Engraving Reference: 51033/00/07/00/102 Description: 750/- Yellow Gold Gemstones: Carnelian Shape: C...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Antique Men von Boltenstern Ring Intaglio Signet 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS9.5/15 gr
Located in SE
Signet Intaglio Ring featuring Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with the detailed heraldic depiction of Von Boltenstern's coat of arms under the crown of Nobility set into wide band r...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Chushev Eros and Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
By Chushev
Located in Canoga Park, CA
The composition is engraved onto carnelian and set in an 18K gold signet ring. Production time for this piece is 12-14 weeks.
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold
18k Yellow Gold Carnelian Quartz Signet Ring – 2.27 ct with Diamonds – 0.15 ct
Located in Warszawa, PL
Carnelian quartz, 2.27 ct. Diamonds, 0.15 ct. 14k yellow gold. This elegant signet ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and centered with a natural carnelian quartz in a cushion cut, w...
Carnelian, Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Tronchetto Vintage Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A Bvlgari Tronchetto vintage carnelian 18 karat yellow gold ring, circa 2000. This simple and elegant 18 karat yellow gold ring by Bvlgari features a half-cylindrical cabochon carne...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 20th Century 18KT Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A substantial antique signet ring crafted in 18KT yellow gold, set with a cushion-shaped carnelian intaglio carved with a detailed heraldic coat of arms. The warm, translucent orange...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
1916 Signet Ring 2.75 ct. natural Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø 7 US / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Carnelian stone rectangular cut and polished 9 mm x 8 mm x 2.2 mm deep / about 2.75 ct.
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Pear-Shaped Carnelian & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear-Shaped Carnelian & Diamond Halo Ring A bold pear-shaped carnelian takes center stage in this sculptural yellow gold ring. The stone is precision-cut with a soft checkerboard fa...
Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22k Gold Carnelian Intaglio Ring with Menorah, Italy, 2nd Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 17 x 15 mm Ring Size: 8 Weight: 11,89 gr The oval-shaped Jewish ring is composed of a carnelian intaglio attributable to Roman production of the 2nd...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite vintage signet ring set with a carved carnelian intaglio seal. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: S or 9 Seal Dimensions: 16x12mm Face Dimensions: 19x15mm ...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blackened Silver & Gold Carnelian Ring depicting Julius Caesar 18th century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 18th century Ring size: 7 ¼ Top size: 16 mm Weight: 9,16 gr The ring features a modern mount made of blackened silver and gold, embellished with an 18th-century neoclassica...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Carved Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Ring Featuring an Ancient Warrior
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period gold and carnelian intaglio ring depicting the bust of an ancient warrior in a helmet, in a carved foliate mounting with a wide shank decorated with ribbe...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
2.10 Carat Carnelian Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Dome Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1880's antique cabochon carnelian and diamond 18k yellow gold and platinum ring.
Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro Gold Natural Brownish Roman Carnelian Intaglio Statement Ring Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18k yellow gold statement ring, circa 1980, featuring an oval natural brownish Roman carnelian intaglio measuring approximately 13 x 9 mm.
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Carnelian & Diamond Vintage Alhambra Ring 53 VCARD40800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Vintage Alhambra collection.
Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Cabochon Carnelian Peridots Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Castle Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Orange Carnelian oval Peridot Unique Design Ring, size 6 Usa available in any size on order . Handcrafted in bold 18 karat Ye...
Carnelian, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Kieselstein Cord 1984 Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Bethesda, MD
Kieselstein Cord 1984 Signet Ring featuring a striking carnelian intaglio set in 18kt yellow gold. This vintage piece is stamped 1984 on the band and showcases elegant Greek columns ...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Napoleon III 18kt Yellow Gold Carnelian Signet Ring, France
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold ring, decorated with an intaglio engraved with a coat of arms on carnelian. Ring size: 7 Weight : 5,1gr.
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Michaelange Carnelian Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Magnificent antique ring it is decorated with a two layers cameo on carnelian, representing the profile of Michelangelo. The cameo is held at the four c...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Gubelin Carnelian & Nephrite Jade Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 1k yellow gold with Carnelian and Nephrite Jade. Signed by Gubelin Circa 1970s Size 6 1/2
Carnelian, Jade, 18k Gold
EROS CROWNING ROOSTER Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
An exceptional ring set with an authentic Roman intaglio in red jasper, finely engraved with a rare and charming scene: Eros, depicted as a youthful winged figure, is shown placing a...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
A 18k signet ring set with a Grand Tour carnelian intaglio. Pan fighting a goat.
Located in London, GB
Why is it worth the price? The ring combines an exceptional 18th-century Grand Tour carnelian intaglio with a substantial 18K gold mounting.
Carnelian, 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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