Green Jade (19mm x 11mm) & Diamond (0.60ct) Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Beautifully proportioned with great attention to details, the ring’s setting rises above the finger by 10mm Crafted with refined elegance in complimenting 18K White Gold, (stamped...
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold
Certified Type A Natural Nephrite Jade and ruby Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This asymmetrical design adds a unique and artistic touch to the ring. The ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold, a warm and luxurious metal that complements the color of the jade and s...
Jade, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mimi Milano 18K Rose Gold Lavender Green Jade Amethyst Pearl Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An oversized and impressive ring by Italian maker, Mimi Milano. Incredibly well crafted in rose gold, this ring boasts carved lavender and green jade as well as various sized culture...
Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,624Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Jade 18k Gold Ring with Filgree Work Equipped by Fancy Diamonds & Emerald
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring is truly a work of art, featuring a delicately carved jade center stone that is set in a striking 18k gold band.
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fascinating 1 carat & 65 points Jade and Natural Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This stunning 18k white gold ring is a masterpiece of design.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
17.86 Carat Oval Cut Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
17.86 carat Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold, weighing 6.72 grams.
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Burmese Green Marquise Jadeite Jade Diamond Halo Setting Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Marquise-shaped Jadeite Jade 20 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: Total 0.12ct 18K White Gold Total Weight: 3.64g Stamped 750 d0.12ct Ring Size: 6.5 (US), M (UK), 14 (HK), 16.7mm (Diame...
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Apatite and Icy Jade Cabochons Open Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite handcrafted ring featuring grade AAA Blue Apatite and top-grade natural Myanmar icy jade cabochons.
Jade, Apatite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Oval Green Jade Ring With Blue Sapphire & Diamonds in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.579g, Diamond:0.35ct, Jade:9.98ct, Sapphire:1.75ct, Size: US-7"
Diamond, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White ...
Zorab Creation Ring Jade , Moon , Diamond
By Zorab Creation
Located in istanbul, TR
The Zorab Creation Ring is a unique and stylish piece of jewelry featuring a crab shape design with a green jade heart-shaped main focus.
Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium
David Webb Gold Nephrite Jade Panther Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This David Webb vintage cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold features a whimsical carved nephrite jade panther head with bezel-set cabochon ruby eyes.
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 4.90ctw Apple Green Jade in Sea of Diamonds Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(Includes approx. 1.0ctw of total diamonds) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.28 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inq...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape White Jade and Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alternating round and marquise diamond with an oval cut icy white jade create an alluring pattern across the top of this elegant and distinctive ring.
Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Grade A Jadeite Jade Gump's San Francisco Bezel Set Ring in 18K Gold
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
This ring boasts a beautiful cabochon cut, oval-shaped grade "A" jadeite jade center stone. 18k solid gold mounting and bezel set with a wide face.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lilac Jade and Diamond GOLD Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Lilac jade is the unusual color in this cabouchon oval cut lilac stone double framed in 18 kt gold. The shoulders are architectural buttresses set with fourteen diamonds. Though the ...
Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
David Webb Signed Type A Fei Chui Jadeite Jade and Onyx Platinum & 18K Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
David Webb Signed Untreated Jade, Diamond, And Onyx Bezel Ring In Platinum And 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
$33,920Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Carved Coral, Jade and Black Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold jade and coral ring by David Webb.
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Jade & Fancy colored Diamonds Cocktail Ring, Glowing Apple Green Jade
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring is set in 18k white gold and diamonds. There are 2 fancy colored diamonds totaling 0.32cts and 0.42cts of round brilliant white round surrounding the center jade.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold GIA 7.14ctw Arc Shape A Burma Jade & Diamond Saddle Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural - Oval Arc Saddle Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Green Color - Great Color - 6.83ct (exact - stamped) ** See Certification Details B...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,526Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Jade Multi Gemstone Ring with Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18Kt:2.1g, Diamond:0.78Ct, Silver:7.004g, EMERALD:1.55Ct, SAPPHIRE WHITE:2Ct,, JADE:5.15 ct
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Silver
Jadeite Jade Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Created in 18k yellow gold with jade and diamonds. Ring Size 6.25
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georges Lenfant Jade Ring, French, circa 1945
Located in London, GB
Georges Lenfant jade ring. Set with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced jade in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 12.07 carats, to an impressive signet ring ...
Jade, 18k Gold
Eostre Type A Natural Yellow Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a big statement ring as it consist of a big Type A Yellow Jadeite. The Jadeite is surrounded by a circle of Yellow Gold. On the outer layer, there are multiple diamond encrus...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
Artisan Hand Carved Jade Ring with Diamond and Rubies in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
The ring is a size 7 and can be sized to fit. Metal Details 18K Gold: 4.6g Silver: 8.96g Gemstone Details Jade: 9.35ct Ruby: 1.5ct Diamond: 2.88ct Product Features Style: Statemen...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Natural Myanmar Imperial Green Jade Cabochon Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
This stunning "green light bulb" is 100% natural, untreated, and undyed Type-A Myanmar jadeite jade. The beautiful imperial green jade cabochon is set in 18K white gold and diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,776Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise Shaped Carved Jade Ring Accented With Pave Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.883g, DIAMOND:1.19ct, Jade:4.94ct, Size: US-7"
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Jade and Marquise Diamond Unique Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Center Stone: Pear shaped high quality natural green jade Accent Stone: 6 Round Brilliant Cut High Quality Diamonds with approx. 0.18cttw Accent Stone: 6 Marq...
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
GIA Type A 55.41 carat Natural Purple Jadeite Jade Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Type A 55.41 carat Natural Purple Jadeite Jade Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Natural Lavender Jadeite Jade Ring features a GIA certified Oval Cabochon Lavender Jade weighing 55.41 car...
Garnet, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 1980's Jade Diamond Enamel Platinum 18K Gold Floral Vintage Band Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fluted wide gold band glossed with opaque black enamel Centering an oval shaped jade tabled carved to depict floral motifs Translucent light to medium green in color an...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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
$2,864Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified Natural Oval Green Jade Vintage-inspired Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate everyday elegance with this captivating natural green jade solitaire ring, handcrafted in solid 14k yellow gold. Featuring a vibrant oval cabochon jade center, this fine art ...
Jade, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Fei Chui Type A Jade and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Embrace the pinnacle of Eastern luxury with this authentic Natural Jadeite ring. Certified by the prestigious Hong Kong Gems Lab and signed by the legendary Chief Gemmologist Prof. C...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,780Sale Price|34% Off
Certified Antique Burmese Green Moss in Snow Oval Jadeite Jade Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This exquisite antique ring showcases a certified genuine Burmese jadeite jade cabochon, displaying the highly sought-after "Moss in Snow" (白底青) pattern, set in a timeless 18K gold m...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Fei Chui Type A Jade and Diamoind Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Oval Cabochon Cut: This classic cut maximizes the jade's luster and showcases its natural beauty. Diamond Halo: The diamond halo adds a touch of elegance and enhances the overall bri...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White/Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Jade and Pink Sapphire
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K WHITE YELLOW RING WITH DIAMOND & JADE & PINK SAPPHIRE It's a very special Goddess Ring and has special powers of Jade.
Diamond, Jade, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Crystal Green Amber Jade Diamond Star Cocktail Ring Sz 6.5
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A unique and wonderful piece done in heavy 18K white gold and set with natural pieces of crystal, green and amber Jade centered by approximately .35cttw in H-I Vs2-Si1 clarity diamon...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Jade, Rose Cut Diamond & Onyx Ring & Pendant. Imperial Green Jade. XXL
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring is set in 18k white gold, custom cut onyx and diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jade Ring, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Jade Ring, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds. The eight diamonds have a very good clarity and white color. US Ring Size 5.7 You will find the matching necklace, bracelet and pe...
White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Fei Chui Type A Jade and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The ring is crafted in 18K white gold, a durable and elegant metal that perfectly complements the jade's green hue and enhances the overall sparkle of the diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Chinese Platinum Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A refined Art Deco ring in platinum, centred by a marquise-shaped jade cabochon within a diamond-set navette surround. The pierced and engraved platinum mount is finely detailed, wit...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.15ct Jadeite AGrade Jade Green Round 18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified A-Grade Deep Green Round Cabochon Jadeite 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Signet Ring. A fine 3.15 carat untreated green jadeite jade set in a bespoke made 18k yellow gold rubov...
Jade, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1941 Art Deco Nordic Ring 15ct Jade solid 18K Gold ØUS 3.5 / 10 gr
Located in SE
Nice Art Deco Ring with bezel set plate of vibrant deep Green high grade untreated Jade Stone, faceted baguette cut 18 mm x 9 mm / ca. 15 ct .
Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Rose Gold Jadeite Jade Carved Frog Open Shank Ring with Diamond Side
Located in Miami, FL
18k solid rose gold ring sets a vibrant carved Jadeite Jade Frog motif and 20 round cut diamond accents.
Diamond, Jade, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Hand Carved 5.3 Carat Jade Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold & sterling silver. The band is hand set with 5.3 carats Jade and 1.25 carats diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon requ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Purple Jade with Purple Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Purple Jade 4.03 carats with Purple Sapphire 1.60 carats and Diamond 0.27 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.65 g...
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hand-Carved Green Jade Statement Ring With Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite Carved Green Jade Statement Ring. This masterfully crafted piece features a central 7.4-carat jadeite stone, measuring an impressi...
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Carved Jade & Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold Two Tone White Gold Halo Wide Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural jadeite jade ring featuring round carved floral motif in 18K yellow and white gold wide band.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 14.68 Carat Grade A Jadeite Jade Ring with Diamond in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
14.68 Carat No Heat Type A Jadeite Jade Ring with Diamond Curved Split Shank in 18K Gold.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Men Signet Ring natural 11ct. Jade solid 18K Gold Ø 8.5US / 11.5 gr.
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring - adorned with bezel set polished natural high grade Jade stone with flat surface polished to high gloss 15 mm x 13mm x 2.7mm deep / ca 11 ct European,ca. 1960s -1970s .
Onyx, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
HK Lab Certified 5.329 Carat Jade and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Jade and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold. A naturally beautiful piece, this ring exudes a 5.329-carat oval-cut jade center stone.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jade Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 5.16 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 17.5 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated i...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural 7.29 Carat Green Jade "A" Ring with Round Cut Diamond Halo in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Fixed with an intricate milgrain finish around the gemstones and a unique 4-prong aesthetic that offers a "floating" look to the jade center stone. Item Details: - Type: Ring - Meta...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Talia Jade 18K Yellow Gold Flush Set Marquise Diamond Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Talia Jade Jewelry Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond: Marquise Cut, approximately 0.50 carat Ring Weight: 11.36 grams Band Width: 0.22 inches (approx. 5.5 mm) Ring Size: 6.5 Sett...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,500 / item
Carved Jade 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful ring is cast in 18 Karat gold. It is hand set in 5.93 carats Jade and 1.05 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collecti...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Certified Type A Jadeite Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Close to Imperial Jade
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is certified by 2 labs as natural jadeite jade with no treatment or enhancement. The ring is set in 18k white gold and diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hand Carved 3.9 Carat Jade Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning ring handcrafted in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. It is set with 3.9 carats carved Jade and .91 carats of diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger o...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold Carved Jade Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is cast in 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 4.94 carats Jade and 1.19 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collecti...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, 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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