$3,745 / 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
$2,282 / 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
$3,540Sale Price|20% 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
$3,127Sale Price|20% 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
$982Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Rose Gold Elsa Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A delicate Milgrain details adding to this ring charm. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone S...
Diamond, Rose 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
$828Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Rose Gold Lisa Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 18K Rose Gold Metal Weight: 3.9 Setting Type: Prong Shank Height...
Diamond, 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
18K Rose Gold Evelyn Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 18K Rose Gold Metal Weight: 2.42 Setting Type: Micro prong Shank...
Diamond, 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
Victorian GIA 2.25 carat rose cut diamond 18k rose gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k rose gold and platinum, the setting adds a lovely contrast between warmth and brightness.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$6,671 / 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
$4,740 / 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
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
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
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
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
$1,989 / 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
$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
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
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
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
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
$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
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
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
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 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 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
$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
$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
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
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
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 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
18K Rose Gold Pear-Cut Morganite Halo Diamond Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This breathtaking 18K rose gold engagement ring radiates warmth and modern romance.
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose 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
18K 750 Solid Rose Gold Floral Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K 750 Solid Rose Gold Floral Natural Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18K Rose Gold Total Item Weight: 7.0 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 18.0 mm x Width: 19.0 mm x He...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Graff 18K Rose Gold 2.50ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Graff
Located in Southampton, PA
A series of sparkling Diamonds totaling 2.50 carats make this elegant Graff eternity band simply unforgettable. Stylish enough to be worn alone or paired with other pieces from your ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,194Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18k Rose Gold Diamond Briolette Dangling Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Also available in 18K White Gold, Rose Gold & Yellow Gold . Ring Size can be resize upon request.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Leyser 18K Rose Gold Radiant Yellow Beryl 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 (8.56g) is set with 1x fine Yellow Beryl...
Beryl, Diamond, Yellow Beryl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cerrone 8.00ct Sapphire, Diamond, 18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The warm 18K Rose Gold shank and sculptural diamond surround create a dramatic contrast, giving the jewel an almost celestial quality – as though a crescent of light were encirclin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Eternity Band Diamond Ring Solid 18k Rose Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Rose Gold Diamond Count: 46 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.58 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 Total...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Ring 18K Rose Gold with Diamonds ant Peridote
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring 18K Rose Gold with Diamonds and Opal Rose Gold 18K. 10 Diamonds 0.07ct. 1 Opal 1.15ct.
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold 0.46ct Diamond Eternity Ring MF19-012026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
In 18K rose gold, this 2mm eternity ring is set with baguette diamonds placed continuously around the band in a channel setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Baguette Diamond Lady's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18K Rose Gold Baguette Diamond Lady's Ring perfect for everyday wear or special occasions. 18KR 3.90Grams 152RD 1.51CT 2BD 0.13CT
Diamond, Rose Gold
Handcrafted 18k Rose Gold Diamond pavé ring US 6
By THEVAULT15
Located in Boostedt, SH
This stunning, flat-drop ring in shimmering 18k rose gold evokes the wonder of nature as it glistens like a water droplet, pristine and pure in the morning's soft embrace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Handcrafted 18k Rose Gold Diamond pavé ring US 7.75
By THEVAULT15
Located in Boostedt, SH
This stunning, flat-drop ring in shimmering 18k rose gold evokes the wonder of nature as it glistens like a water droplet, pristine and pure in the morning's soft embrace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Blue-Gemstone Sculptural Cocktail Ring MF37-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A striking sculptural cocktail ring in 18K rose gold, centering a large freeform cabochon of deep blue gemstone with characteristic golden pyrite inclusions.
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$4,799 / item
Mattioli in Rose Gold 18K Big Ring Hiroko Collection
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 cap...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond Baby Leopard Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Diamond Baby Leopard Ring 113 Diamonds - 1.05 CT 4 Rubies - 0.05 CT 18K Rose Gold - 10.23 GM This exquisite ring captures the beauty and grace of nature with its capt...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Signet Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Round sapphire with diamonds halo signet ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Stone: Natural Sapphire Stone Weight: 1.2 carat Accent Stone: Natural Diamond Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, VS D...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow 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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