18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Classic Pearl & Diamond halo ring crafted in 18k yellow gold.
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Classic Pearl & Diamond halo ring crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Central Pearl 11.35 carat and Diamond estimated 0.75 carat H color and Vs clarity.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Tahitian Pearl: 9mm Ring Size: 8 ½ (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring top measures 16....
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Golden Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of charm and class on your look. Stunning ring come in 18k gold with lustrous Golden Pearl of 12mm, in perfect shape, fine quality, vi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring. Fits a 6.50 finger, and weighs 8.33 grams.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mikimoto 18k Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
This Mikimoto ring is exquisitely crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and centered by a luminous cultured pearl displaying the exceptional luster and quality long associated with the ren...
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Pearl Diamond 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1990s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Pearl, Diamond WEIGHT: 7.3 Grams RING SIZE: 6.75 - 7 HALLMARKS: BVLGARI, 750
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
18K Gold Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k gold, it features a central natural pearl of pristine white, encircled by a halo of old mine-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Pearl 1.40ct Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking statement of timeless sophistication, this elegant pearl and diamond ring showcases a luminous cultured pearl as its captivating centerpiece, radiating a soft, satiny glow...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Natural Pearl Diamond Ring, LFG
Located in New York, NY
This striking ring features two certified natural saltwater pearls (2.44ct and 2.58ct) from LFG Paris, elegantly set in a bold geometric design. Framed by brilliant-cut diamonds and ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Utopia 18K Gold Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Utopia 18K Gold Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring Utopia Jewels 18K Yellow Gold Large Cocktail Ring with Genuine Diamond and Large Round South Sea Pearl Marked: UTOPIA 750 Approximate Di...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Solitaire Ring - 18k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote. Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Akoya Pearl Color: White Size: 9.1mm Style: Solitaire Measurements Face ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold White Pearl Tortoise Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K White Gold White Pearl Tortoise Ring 40 Diamonds 0.17 CT 2 Rubies 0.01 CT 7 White Pearls 0.30 CT 18 K Rose Gold 3.54GM The pearl meaning is centered around purity, balance, an...
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Pearl Ornate Scrollwork Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18k white gold ring showcases a luminous pearl centerpiece accented by beautifully detailed openwork scroll motifs and hand-engraved detailing along the band.
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Toi et Moi Pearl Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Dallas, TX
Toi et Moi Pearl Diamond Ring in 18K White and Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Retro Diamond Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from 18k white gold, the ring's design emphasizes its retro allure.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant and dramatic 18K yellow gold pearl and diamond cocktail ring is a timeless statement piece designed to capture attention with its refined brilliance and sculptural prese...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Gübelin Cultured Pearl Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Gubelin
Located in Lucerne, CH
This elegant Gübelin ring is crafted from 750 white gold and features a beautiful South Sea cultured pearl, complemented by brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 1.70 ct, graded G–H colou...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
Assael 18k White Gold Pearl Bubble Cocktail Ring
By Assael
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Assael "Bubble" pearl cocktail ring, featuring two larger South Sea cultured pearls and six Japanese Akoya saltwater cultured pearls.
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K South Sea Pearl and Emerald Ring
Located in Macau, MO
The magnificent ring is centering on a South Sea pearl of size 12.5mm-13mm with very good luster, surrounded by 10 pieces of emerald weighing 1.72 carats and brilliant cut diamonds ...
Emerald, Jade, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bypass Pearl Ring in Two Tone 18k Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This elegant bypass ring features two lustrous 8mm pearls set in a sophisticated two-tone 18K gold design.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold ring features a bold baroque pearl accented by diamonds in an asymmetric bypass design.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Stunning Pearl Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
An exquisite 18K white gold pendant adorned with a lustrous pearl and shimmering diamonds. At the heart of this captivating pendant lies a radiant pearl, its smooth, iridescent surfa...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
18k, Black Pearl, Diamond & Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
"Twist band ring with a 12mm black pearl and four small round cut diamonds; marked ""18k"" inside the band; insurance appraisal paper included size: 4.25 dimensions: (ring) weight...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Interconnected Double Pearl Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.8 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (resizable) Gemstone Specifications: Gemstone: 2 Akoya Pearls Pearl Diameter: 6.7 mm Condit...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.5mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking tahitian pearl, measuring 15.5mm, is the centerpiece of this contemporary ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Antique 18k Yellow Gold and Silver Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold with silver accents and features a lustrous pearl as its centerpiece.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Beautiful South Sea Pearl & Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate Cocktail Ring 12.5mm Pinkish White South Sea Pearl 1.08ct Brilliant Round Diamonds G Color VS Clarity The Top is 27mm 18kt Yellow Gold Size 6.5 and is Resizable 8 grams We...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
GIT Certified Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of charm and sophistication on your look. Stunning ring come in 18k gold with a lustrous Thaitian Pearl, fine quality, in perfect shap...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Honora Pearl Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Citrine Pearl size 6.75
By Honora
Located in Northbrook, IL
More details: Metal: 18k White Gold Primary Stone: Round White Pearl Secondary Stone: Yellow Citrine, white round small diamonds high quality Ring Size: 6.75 Width: 0.5 inches Total ...
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIT Certified Thaitian Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of charm and class on your look. Stunning ring come in 18k gold with a lustrous Thaitian Pearl of 13mm, fine quality, in perfect shape...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring, 13.5mm, 10.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies Tahitian pearl and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Pearl Prong Set Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Pearl Diameter: 8.3 mm Pearl Count: 1 white akoya pearl Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable) please message us to resi...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIT Certified Tahitian Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Crafted with meticulously attention on detail. Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with a lustrous Tahitian Pearl of 15mm, extra fine quality , vibrant color, and 122 pieces of Natural...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
【Conchéa】Blooming Fortune Conch Pearl Convertible Jewel — 7.04 ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Center Stone: Conch Pearl Weight: 7.04 ct Color: Flamingo Pink Surface: Clean Flame Structure: Partially visible Accent Stones: Diamonds: 0.91 ct total Pink & Blu...
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Pearl Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a large 18k white gold cocktail ring with a 14mm round pearl sat atop the ring while the accent diamonds seemingly flow out from beneath the pearl
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIT Certified Thaitian Pearl Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds ring. Adorn yourself and add a touch of charm and sophistication on your look. Pearls are perfect for all occasion, and are perfect for a gif...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Pearl and Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 1.3 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable) Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Akoya Pearl Pearl Diameter: 5.6 mm Di...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is very difficult to find a pearl of 15mm in size. Mollusks simply do not grow large enough to grow a pearl of that size.
Diamond, Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian pearl diamond 18k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Edwardian pearl diamond 18k white gold cluster ring is a graceful antique design embodying the refined elegance and delicate craftsmanship of the Edwardian era.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl and Diamond Ring. 10mm Natural Saltwater Pearl Halo Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Pearl Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 21.40-Chows Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.40-Carats Secondary Stone Cut: Old Mine Cut Jewelry Type:...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k gold emerald and mother of pearls ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very special ring with an oval in mother of pearls and by side a emerald princess cut, mis 14 eu .gr gold 18k 23.
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Golden Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Gold
Located in Napoli, NA
Striking yet wearable, this piece perfectly captures the glamorous and sophisticated aesthetic of 1980s Italian jewelry design. * Ring size: 7 * Total weight: 7.40 grams * Pearl: Au...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Dallas, TX
Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 6.75 5.45 Grams 7.9mm pearl
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES* Graceful and timeless, this exquisite pearl and diamond cluster ring is a celebration of classic elegance with a refined co...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage pearl diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bold and luxurious vintage cocktail ring centered around an impressive cultured white pearl, radiating a soft, luminous glow.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Black South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the extraordinary 18K Gold Black South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring, a truly unique and special piece that embodies elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Edwardian pearl diamond 18k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Edwardian pearl and diamond cluster ring is a refined jewel that embodies the delicacy and romance of the early twentieth century.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Henry Dunay Pearl Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Henry Dunay Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The ring features a 11.8mm cultured pearl and 32 brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Onofrio d'Oro Octopus Diamond & Pearl 18K Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Onofrio d'Oro Octopus Ring Grey South Sea Pearl 9.7 mm Two Brilliant Round Diamond Eyes Size 6 but Fits Like an 5.75 and is Resizable 9.3 grams 18kt Yellow Gold We are Happy to In...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
SALAVATTI 18K Gold Turquoise Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Comes with the original Salavetti ring box. Details Designer: Salavetti Metal: 18K Blackened Gold Weight: 29.0 grams Ring Size: 6 Measurements: 30 mm wide x 19 mm high Gemstones: • ...
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Ella Gafter Pisces Diamond Pearl Emerald Zodiac Ring in 18K Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond And Emerald zodiac pisces ring beautifully handcrafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
18K Two Tone Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with our 18k Diamond and Pearl Ring. Crafted in 18k white and yellow gold, this ring features a stunning pearl in the center and 1.96 carats of diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian navette pearls ring in 18k gold, Belle Epoque pearl diamond ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Edwardian navette pearls ring in 18 karat gold. Belle Époque ring adorned with three pearls within a halo of 26 rose-cut diamonds. The shoulders of the ring are enameled in black and...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
18k Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire and Moonstone Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our 18k Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire and Moonstone Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
$957Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Mother-of-Pearl Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Classic Mother-of-Pearl Ring in 18k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features rectangular mother-of-pearl inlay panels set around the band.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k Gold and Mother of Pearl Spinning Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18k Gold and Mother of Pearl Spinning Ring Details: Composed of a mother-of-pearl tablet with a gold overlay, designed to spin.
Pearl, 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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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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