Rose Cut Diamonds Knuckle Ring with Pave Diamonds & Carved Grill in 18 K Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:4.308gm, Diamond:3.87ct, Silver:15.8gm Size: 22X17X60MM"
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
$5,500 / item
18k Rose Gold & Champagne Diamonds Stackable Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The double row diamond band is an understated unisex band that can be worn daily as a regular diamond band or as a wedding band. It features two rows of pavé set diamonds 18k rose g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
18K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring. This designer cocktail ring features 19 brilliant round diamonds totaling 1.1 carats, set in a bold dome design crafted in 18K pink ros...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,948Sale Price|36% Off
LEYSER 18k Rose Gold Aquamarine Diamond Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
18k Rose Gold (11.15g) ring, set with: 1x fine Aquamarine (facetted, cushion, 16x14mm, 13.51cts) 42x Diamonds (brillant-cut, round, 1.4mm, G/VS) Ringsize 6 3/4 (54)
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Roberto Coin Diamond Statement Ring 18K Rose Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
This Roberto Coin statement ring is crafted in lustrous 18k rose gold. The center piece is studded with a halo of pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds offering a refined sparkling l...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,626Sale Price|33% Off
Leyser "Calypso" 18k Rose Gold Moonstone Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine coloured gemstones and diamonds. This ring in 18k rose gold is set with 1x fine cream Moonstone Ca...
Moonstone, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,771Sale Price|35% Off
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring A fashion Art Nouveau ring is fully paved with brilliant-cut diamonds set in stunning 18K rose gold.
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love 18k Rose Gold Band Ring 61
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER LOVE RING A child of 1970s New York, the LOVE collection remains today an iconic symbol of love that transgresses convention. The screw motifs, ideal oval shape and undeniab...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,000 / item
18K Rose Gold Starfish Claw Cocktail Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The starfish claw was designed to be the star of the show. Showcasing an intricate textured pattern of the starfish on the prongs, it is designed for the woman who wants to stand out...
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Open Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Open Ring in 18k Rose Gold A timeless and modern Tiffany & Co.
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$1,350 / item
Diamond Cocktail Beaded Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Cocktail Beaded Ring in 18K Rose Gold 0.38 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 4.1 Grams of 18K Yellow/White/Rose Gold Available in other color options: Yellow gold, w...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$2,055Sale Price|35% Off
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring A fashion Art Nouveau ring is fully paved with brilliant-cut diamonds set in stunning 18K Rose gold.
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold 1.31ct Diamond Ring MF14-020926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A 1.01 carat round-cut Diamond adds endless sparkle to the center, allowing this piece to effortlessly catch the light. Set in 18K Rose Gold, it features a 4mm wide band and a 10mm t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,876Sale Price|35% Off
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring A fashion Art Nouveau infinity open filigree ring is fully paved with brilliant-cut diamonds set in stunning...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
$3,642 / item
Mattioli Ring Hiroko Collection in 18K Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Ring Hiroko Collection in 18k rose gold If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks HIROKO COLLECTION The timeless beauty of Sakura flowers in 18k gold Mattioli’s skilled ar...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,219 / item
Mattioli Ring Hiroko Collection in 18k Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Hiroko band ring in 18k rose gold If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks HIROKO COLLECTION The timeless beauty of Sakura flowers in 18k gold Mattioli’s skilled artisans have capt...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,000 / item
1 Carat Radiant Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18k Gold
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Radiant emerald cut diamond sets on 18 karat gold ring. Solid 18k gold Yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold available. 18k fully hallmarked.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$2,540Sale Price|35% Off
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring A fashion Art Nouveau floral ring meticulously crafted to mesmerize.
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
18K 1.18 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring Set by Rose and Choc
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Zambian Emerald Stone Weight: 1.18 carat Accent Stones: Diamonds Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, VS Diamond Weight: 0.2 total carat weight Band W...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Estate 18K Rose Gold Diamond Ring Band -VHK#1004A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Rose Gold Diamond Ring Band -VHK#1004A Item Details: Year: 2000s Metal Type: 18K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.5 grams Diamond Details: .40ct total weight...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Rose Gold Sapphire and 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Stacking Ring Set
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Together, the rings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and 18k rose gold and have a combined weight of 21.1 grams.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Gucci Icon 18k Rose Gold Ladies Ring
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This Gucci Icon ring is crafted from 18k rose gold with engraved Gucci GG logo.
Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Each meticulously crafted facet acts as a miniature prism, transforming light into a mesmerizing symphony of rose-hued elegance. Crafted with timeless romance: Expertly crafted from...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,488Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Rose and Yellow Gold Compassion Word Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Rose And Yellow Gold COMPASSION Word Ring. As pictured, COM in 18k yellow gold and PASSION in 18k rose gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,487 / item
Mattioli Tibet Ring Big in 18k Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Tibet Ring Big in 18k Rose Gold If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks Also Available in white gold and white diamonds; rose gold with white diamonds; rose gold with br...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,609 / item
Mattioli Tibet Ring Medium in 18k Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Tibet Ring Medium in 18k Rose Gold If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks Also Available in white gold and white diamonds; rose gold with white diamonds; rose gold with ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Rose Gold Braided David Yurman Ring - Size 6.75
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a traditional 18k rose gold David Yurman ring with the braided design the brand has popularized.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Jadeite Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jadeite 4.38 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 63 Total Weight: 21.45 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1890s Item Details: Ring Size: 10.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.70 grams Diamond Details: Rose Cut Diamond, .15ct, K/L, VS Clarity ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White & Fancy Diamond 18K Rose Gold Flower Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.50x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 66 White Diamonds 0.37 CT 1 Fancy Diamonds 0.08 CT 18KR 13.12 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Collect...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,384Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.08 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.69 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated i...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Brushed Rose Gold and Diamonds Block Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
It features 0.42ct of white brilliant cut F VS2 diamonds and it's beautifully set in 18k rose gold with a brushed finish.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Amethyst Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 13.24 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 16.63 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,200 / item
Trio Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trio Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold 0.45 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 4.4 Grams of 18K Yellow/White/Rose Gold Available in other color options: Yellow gold, white gold ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique sapphire diamond 18k rose gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless antique ring featuring a vibrant cushion cut sapphire, surrounded by luminous old mine cut diamonds in a warm 18k rose gold setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,934 / item
Mattioli Ring in 18k Rose Gold and Malachite
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Ring in 18k Rose Gold and Malachite If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks Also Available in white gold and white diamonds; rose gold with white diamonds; rose gold wit...
Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Trillion-Cut Diamond Cuff Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
Featuring two spectacular trillion-cut diamonds and set in luxurious 18k rose gold, this ring is a modern statement on its own, or a perfect option to stack with another ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.12ct Diamonds 18K Rose Gold Sculptural Knot Ring
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Two opposites, one design. Two distinct elements brought together in a single composition, traditionally symbolizing two individuals united without losing their individuality. The c...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$16,639 / item
Candy Ring in 18K Rose Gold by Andre Marcha
Located in Geneve, CH
Candy Ring in 18K Rose Gold by Andre Marcha Dimensions: Available upon request.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$21,146 / item
Crocco Ring in 18K Rose Gold by Andre Marcha
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocco Ring in 18K Rose Gold by Andre Marcha Dimensions: Available upon request.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
De Grisogono 18k Rose Gold Diamond Flower Ring
By De Grisogono Geneve
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
De Grisogono 18K Rose Gold Diamond Flower Ring Diamonds: 1.80cts Color: G-H Clarity: VS1/VS2 Ring Size: 5.5 Retail price: $17,200.00 SKU: DGR01034
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$48,189 / item
Orchid Ring in 18K Rose Gold by Andre Marcha
Located in Geneve, CH
Orchid Ring in 18K Rose Gold by Andre Marcha Dimensions: Available upon request.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scattered Diamond Baguette Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These rings are available in white, yellow or rose gold. 18k Rose Gold Diamonds - .950 cts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.24 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 2.29 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Yellow Double Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Main Stone: Natural Yellow Diamond, 0.04ct Side Stones: Natural Yellow Diamonds, 0.54ct Total Weight: 2.2g This romantic ring features two blooming diamond roses in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Marquise Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
18K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Marquise Bypass Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Lavender Jade Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lavender Jade 8.15 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.53 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then s...
Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,800 / item
18k Rose Gold and Diamonds Textured Leaf Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The leaf collection is a beautiful tribute to nature. It features a hand textured finish mirroring the details of the venation of a leaf with diamonds carefully set along the midrib ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,799Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Its an elegant ruby & diamond ring studded in 18k rose gold with 4 pieces of oval shaped ruby weight 3.20 carat which is surrounded by 63 pieces of round shaped diamond weight 0.46 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Magnificent 4.61ct Diamonds Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Magnificent 4.61ct Diamonds Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified A breathtaking union of modern design and timeless elegance, this 18k rose gold ring dazzles with 4.61 carats o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Ring Studded in 18K Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an exclusive & designer ring studded in 18k rose gold with 12 pieces of rubies weight 3.98 carats with 169 pieces of round shaped diamonds weight 1.28 carat, this entire ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Rose Gold, Amethyst & Diamond Dendritic Cocktail Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
18K Rose Gold Amethyst - 23.78ct Diamonds - 0.22ct white brilliant cut G/VS
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,000 / item
18K Yellow, Rose & White Gold Diamond Buckle Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
It features three carefully handcrafted rings in 18K white gold, rose gold and yellow gold set together as one ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond and 4.74 Carat Moonstone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.75 Markings: “T864” "750" Metal: 18k Rose Gold Weight: 5.11 grams Diamonds: 0.32 carats Moonstone: 4.74 carats
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Wide Wedding Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
18K Rose Gold Diamond Band. This beautiful piece features numerous brilliant round diamonds, each measuring 1mm in diameter, with a total diamond weight of 1.3 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Estate Diamond Sapphire Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stones: Natural Diamonds Stones: Natural Sapphire Diamond Total Weight:0.38 CTW Sapphires Total Weight: 0.50 CTW Ring Size: 5 Estate Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,549Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM 18k Rose Gold Round Rosecut Diamond Eternity Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18k Rose Gold Round Rosecut Diamond Eternity Ring This lovely Panim eternity ring is made of 18k rose gold and showcases the graceful simplicity of dazzling round rosecut dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
White & Cognac Diamond 18K Rose Gold Bypass Crossover Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds are set in an intricate overlapping design, creating a dynamic visual effect. Crafted in 18k rose gold, the ring showcases a harmonious blend of warm tones and sparkling...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Paolo Costagli Brilliante 18K Rose Gold Diamond Geometric Ring
By Paolo Costagli
Located in Westport, CT
A magnificent Paolo Costagli Brilliante 18K rose gold diamond geometric ring. Set with approximately 158 pavé-set round brilliant-cut natural diamonds on all facets and down the outs...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Ring 18K Rose Gold Pave Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Bvlgari ring, crafted in 18K rose gold. Features a single sinuous coil of articulated scale-links, embodying the essence of the Serpenti Viper.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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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