Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.35 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 49 Total Weight: 1.95 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.28 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.4 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 49 Total Weight: 1.95 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.58 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 2.57 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.34 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.6cm Length: 0.3 cm Ring Size: 60 Total Weight: 1.65 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the v...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Talay Flow Ruby Baguette Ring 18K Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Talay Flow Ruby Baguette Ring 18K Gold Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.3 cm Talay explores the sea’s ephemeral character and rightfully captures the essence of the sea.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Ring Marked: 18K Approximate Dimensions: 6 - 6.25 (Ring Size) 2.1 cm (Width) Approx. 3.36 carats (Ruby) Approx. 3.06 carats (Diamond) 16.6 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring 18K Gold Vintage Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 18K Gold Vintage Cocktail This spectacular vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold (stamped 750) and it is set with single diamond diamonds and rub...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold With Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Elegant 21st Century 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted in 18k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
🔹 Specifications Metal: 18K yellow gold Stones: Rubies and diamonds Total Weight: 4.5 g Ring Size: FR 56 (US approx. 7.5) Resizable: Yes
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Gorgeous gold ring with a center stone ruby and side diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.92 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 61 Total Weight: 19.74 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in th...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Late Victorian (c. 1880–1900) Ruby & Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 K Yello
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
At its heart, a 0.32 ct old European–cut diamond sparkles within a six-prong setting, surrounded by a tight circle of twelve brilliant pink-red rubies (0.24 ct total). Beyond, a scal...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18K Gold Serpent Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Elevate your jewelry game with this stunning piece. Metal Type : 18K White Gold Total Weight : 5.64 grams Ring Size : 6.75 Ruby : 12 Ovals Ruby Weight : 3.83 Ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming 18K yellow gold ring from the 1970s features a unique puffed, ribbed design, bringing both texture and elegance to the piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 24.70ct Ruby Ring MF25-043026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring exudes vintage elegance. Opulent scrollwork accents the 18K Yellow Gold setting, while a captivating 24.70 carat Ruby cabochon makes a statement at the center.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,060
18k Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Bold and Elegant. Set with a Cabochon-Cut Ruby. Encircled by Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds. Gold Setting. 21st Century. Size - 3.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.15ct Ruby
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k Solid Gold Endalaus ruby ring
Located in Den Haag, NL
If so, you will adore the 18k Solid Gold Endalaus ruby ring! This ring is made of 18k solid gold and features a natural loose ruby gemstone as the center stone.
Ruby, Gold
18K Rose Gold Eternity Ring with Ruby
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat rosé gold eternity band ring with carré cut ruby (2.45 carat in total) set in a rails setting. weight: 3.13 grams ring size: 17 mm / 6 ¾ US width: 3.7 mm
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.35ct Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.35ct Ruby Cocktail Ring featuring 0.82ct Total Weight of G/H Color VS Clarity Round Brilliant Diamonds in an 18k White Gold with Palladium Mounting with 18k Yellow Gold Center Pron...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Damiani 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ring
By Damiani
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant ring by Damiani, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and set with natural diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Solid Gold Endalaus ruby ring
Located in Den Haag, NL
If so, you will adore the 18k Solid Gold Endalaus ruby ring! This ring is made of 18k solid gold and features a natural loose ruby gemstone as the center stone.
Ruby, Gold
Ruby Antique Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Pink ruby gemstone oval shaped bezel set antique style engagement ring in 18ct yellow gold Ruby oval shaped total weight 0.55ct natural untreated. Hallmarked The ring can be resi...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 4 Metal: 18K yellow gold Size: 4 Band Width: 4.5mm Ruby: two emerald cut rubies, carat total weight .30 Hallmark: ©1997 TIFFANY&C...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby 1ct & Diamond Ballerina Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 0.56ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The result is a ring that shows vivid color, clear form, and lively sparkle.Offered in estate condition, this 18K White Gold 0.56 ct Diamond and 1.71 ct Ruby Ring comes with a gift box.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Ring 5.4g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 18k white gold ring with ruby and diamonds. Stamped 18k, 75,0 and weighs 5.1 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond Ring Studded in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Its an elegant ring studded in 18k gold with Mozambique natural ruby weight 1.74 carat & Diamond 0.35 Carat , this entire ring studded in 18k gold weight 5.21 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro ruby diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The baguette cut diamonds add sleek architectural detail, while the round brilliant cut diamonds bring a lively shimmer that enhances the ruby’s rich color. Crafted in 18k white gold...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond 18K White Gold Men's Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The ring is made of 18K white gold and features a bold ruby cabochon surrounded by a cluster of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring showcases a crossover design with alternating baguette-cut rubies and diamonds over pave set round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 5.48CT Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Ring GIA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Cocktail Ring Stunning 3.48CT Oval Ruby Deep Red, Clean & Brilliant GIA Report 2.00CT Baguette Diamonds G-H Color SI-I Clarity 18kt Yellow Gold The Top is19mm x 16m...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Ring 6.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies ruby and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. Stamped 750 and weighs 6.7 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Natural Ruby Ring Thin Bar Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS ON TOP OF THE CURRENT DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold:- 18k Solid Gold - Gold Color:- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold (WRITE A ME...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.79ct Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18k yellow gold ring is centered by a vivid 1.79 carat Mozambique ruby, a gemstone prized for its lively color and growing importance in the modern ruby market.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Ring Natural Ruby Cluster Ring July Birthstone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Ruby ring in 14k or 18k Solid gold featured with a natural sparkly Ruby Gemstone.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The overall design feels bold yet wearable, with a continuous flow that wraps naturally around the hand. Rubies and diamonds set in 18K yellow gold, with a total weight of 6.45 g fi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.06ct Diamond 1.80ct Ruby 18k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold and luxurious ring crafted in 18k white gold, stamped Br2.06 R1.80 18Kt, featuring an opulent pavé design of diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage ruby diamond 18k yellow gold bypass ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The bypass style creates a sense of movement and balance, beautifully highlighting the contrast between the vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds. Crafted in warm 18k yellow gold dur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 5 Metal: 18K yellow gold Size: 5 Band Width: 4.5mm Ruby: two emerald cut rubies, carat total weight .30 Hallmark: ©1997 TIFFANY&Co...
Ruby, 18k Gold
French Retro Buckle 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold retro ring designed as a buckle with a double-level spray of pear-shaped natural rubies.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Eternity Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.80 carats Eternity Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.15 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.75 Markings: "T864" "750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 5.8 grams Diamonds: 0.07 carats Ruby: 1.14 carats
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18k Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamond's white brilliance is enhanced by a cluster of round blue sapphires, totaling 0.5 carats. Accents of vibrant rubies add a touch of color and contrast. Crafted in 18k yell...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Suitable for any dress and occasion. 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 16.5mm (US 6) Total Weight : 4.08 gr. 11 Ruby, 0.78 ct. 7 Diamond G/VS, 0.348 ct
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro ruby diamond 18k white gold eternity ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro 18k white gold eternity ring features three vivid rubies and two sparkling diamonds in an alternating pattern, blending bold color with vintage charm.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold and Ruby Italian Buckle Ring
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1950’s or 1960’s, this Italian 18k gold ring is a modern take on the buckle ring, a jewelry motif that has been repeatedly seen in various iterations since the Victorian era.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 4.5 Metal: 18K yellow gold Size: 4.5 Band Width: 4.5mm Ruby: two emerald cut rubies, carat total weight .30 Hallmark: ©1997 TIFFANY&am...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,600 / item
Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold 0.74 Cts of Natural Ruby, & 0.45 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 4.5 Grams of 18K Yellow/White Gold Available in other colo...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in 18k yellow gold, the ring exudes elegance and luxury.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A striking blend of elegance and everyday luxury, this 18KT yellow gold cocktail ring is designed to make a statement while remaining effortlessly versatile. Featuring a beautiful ar...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and diamonds engagement ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 18k white gold with precision, the sleek band complements the rich deep red colour of the ruby and diamonds making it a perfect accessory for any occasion.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This bold and glamorous cocktail ring features a vivid, oversized ruby at its center, accented by two radiant flanks of tapered baguette-cut diamonds set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian ruby diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted entirely in rich 18k yellow gold, the ring radiates warmth and elegance, with a lightweight yet refined construction typical of Edwardian jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,236Sale Price|20% Off
Bold Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Bold Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this substantial ring features vivid square-cut rubies arranged in sweeping diagonal rows across the top,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance Style 18K Gold & Ruby Cabochon Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marks: Marked to the interior for CM / 18K Fineness: Marked 18k for gold fineness. Ring Size: ca. 7 3/4 Gemstone Measurements: 1 ruby cabochon: ca. 7.3 x 6.5 mm Measurements: ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,500 / item
Master Piece Ruby Ring in 18k Solid Gold
By NIBIRU Collection
Located in Miami, FL
This highlight piece is one of a kind, its design is from royal persian antique legacy, its have a 1 carat ruby in the center that is suspended and attach to its estructure that is 1...
Ruby, Gold, 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.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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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