Sunita Nahata Morganite 5.90ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Rhodolite & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds: 0.297 carat, G colour, VS clarity. Gold: 6.479g, 18K rose gold. Ring Size: US 6.75 - Size can be adjusted for free upon request - please reconfirm with your order.
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 5.47ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Rhodolite and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds: 0.98 carat, G colour, VS clarity. Gold: 6.308g, 18K rose gold. Ring Size: US 6.75 - Size can be adjusted for free upon request - please reconfirm with your order.
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$9,500 / item
18K Rose Gold 1 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Low profile rose cut diamond set on 18k solid rose gold. Cut: Rose Cut Metal: 18k rose gold Carat Weight: 1 ct Natural Diamond Color: I Clarity: VS1
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2.55ct Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 2.00ct oval cut diamond ring is breathtaking! The 18k rose gold setting beautifully highlights the GIA certified center diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.28ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful emerald cut diamond engagement ring is breathtaking! The diamond is hand selected for its exceptional combination of cut, color, and clarity, set on high...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.22ct Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold engagement ring features a captivating oval cut diamond, embodying pure elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.16ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold engagement ring is captivating with its elegant design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.05ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Carat Weight: 2.05 Stone Type: Natural Certification: GIA Metal: 18k Rose Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Primary Carat Weight: 1.7 Primary Cut: Emerald Cut Primary Color: J Pri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.38ct Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold engagement ring features a captivating pear-shaped diamond at its center.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$12,600Sale Price|30% Off
GIA 18K 1.53 Ct Kashmir Unheated Red Purple Sapphire Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 1.53 Ct Kashmir Unheated Red Purple Sapphire Art Deco Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Red Purple Sapphire weighing 1.53 ct set on the 18K rose gold band wit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose ...
1.89ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This modern engagement ring is a dream come true. The 18k rose gold shank is adorned with a 1.40ct round brilliant cut diamond, GIA certified at H-SI1, ensuring it is eye clean and i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.03ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold engagement ring features a round brilliant cut diamond at its center, surrounded by a sparkling halo basket design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold and Diamond Edelweiss Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Option of yellow or white gold. Pieces make to order in finish and size 18K rose gold ring weighing 4.75gr and 35 diamonds 0.32 ct The Alpine "Flower of Love" is the adopted symbol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.95ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold diamond engagement ring is remarkable in its design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata London Blue Topaz 4.40ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond: 0.504 carats, round shape, G color VS clarity. Gold: 4.88g, 18K rose gold. Ring Size: US6.75 - Size can be adjusted for free upon request - please reconfirm with your orde...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
17.06-carat Tourmaline & Onyx & Ruby & Diamond Ring, 18K Rose Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Details: Ruby - 117 pcs - 2.24cts Onyx - 20 pcs - 1.69cts Color Diamond - 123 pcs - 0.71cts Tourmaline - 1 pc - 17.06cts 18K Rose Gold Ring Size: US 6.75 (Can be adjusted,...
Tourmaline, Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, Enamel, Rhodium, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Diamond Wedding Band. 0.20TCW Round Diamond Eternity Band 18k Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Material: 18k Rose Gold Ring Size: 5.5 Signed: Cartier This Cartier Love band combines the house's iconic design with the warmth of 18k rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
7.12ct Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold engagement ring features a substantial oval cut diamond with rounded corners and a plump shape.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring with sapphire up to 0.74ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.56ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold ring set with sapphire totaling 0.74ct and entourage brilliant-cut diamond totaling 0.56ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5 (55) detailed description: t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire Gemstone 1.00 cts in Platinum Ring w 18KRG & Dia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the exquisite beauty of this platinum and 18K rose gold ring, showcasing a natural unheated Padparadscha sapphire accented with dazzling diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
3.11 Ct Amethyst Halo Ring 925 Sterling Silver 18K Rose Gold Plated Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
(approx.) Hardness : 7 Metal : 18K Rose Gold Ring Weight : 3.07 g SKU CODE : PJC31649R ►Handmade jewelry often carries a sense of craftsmanship and individuality, making it a though...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Silver
1.59ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful rose gold diamond engagement ring is breathtaking!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.35ct Fancy Pink Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Carat Weight: 0.35 Stone Type: Natural Certification: Yes Metal: 18k Rose Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Primary Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Color: Fancy Pink Primary Clar...
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.50ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite engagement ring is a masterpiece of elegance. The 18k rose gold band is adorned with a 1.0ct round brilliant cut diamond, certified by GIA, showcasing a triple excelle...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.62ct Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18K rose gold engagement ring features a captivating emerald cut ruby at its center, surrounded by a mesmerizing double halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Antique Pearl and Diamond Rose Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k rose gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.75ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect for wearing alone or stacking with other rings for a layered look. Metal: 18k Rose Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Total Carat Weight: 0.75 Stone Type: Natural Certification: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.65ct Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally stunning 18k rose gold diamond engagement ring is breathtaking!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.13ct Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold engagement ring is a masterpiece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.81ct Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary Asscher cut diamond engagement ring is designed to captivate and enchant. Total Carat Weight: 1.81 Stone Type: Natural Certification: GIA Metal: 18k Rose Gold Rin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 K rose Gold Amethyst Champagne Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An impressive 18 K rose Gold Statement Ring featuring an oval Amethyst weiging approximately 19 ct and surrounded on the shoulders by 28 Champagne colored brown brilliant cut Diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 K Rose Gold Fancy Diamonds Rubies Bee Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Rose Gold Fancy Diamonds Rubies Bee Ring 31 Fancy Diamonds 0.39 CT 2 Rubies 0.01 CT 18 K Rose Gold 3.71 GM Bees have a long history of being associated with luck, wealth and r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,352Sale Price|20% Off
18K Ring Intaglio Engraved Sardonyx Depicting Horse, English, Circa 1850
Located in Northampton, MA
This late Georgian / early Victorian 18K rose gold ring holds a rectangular-cut deep brown sardonyx gemstone that has been artfully carved -or etched, rather- to depict a horse trott...
Agate, 18k Gold
18 K Rose Gold Brown Diamond Pavé Band Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A sophisticated band ring crafted in 18K rose gold, adorned with 89 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 3.68 carats of brown diamonds in a refined pavé setting.
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.85ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond engagement ring is truly something special! Featuring a 1.50ct old mine cut diamond, GIA certified at I-SI1, it showcases a beautifully white center stone set in 18k ros...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
5.00ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three-Sided Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The color contrast is both striking and desirable, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate elegance. Metal: 18k Rose Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable)
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cocktail Ring with amethyst with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.56ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold ring set with amethyst (total approx. 4.00 ct) and brilliant-cut diamonds (total approx. 0.56 ct) - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17 (53) Detailed description: ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Piramid Cabouchon White Moonstone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Piramid Cabouchon Pink Quartz in 18k rose gold ring Beautiful nude colour gems rings in different 5 stones with matching pendants Pink Quartz in rose gold Calcedony in white gold Gr...
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.76ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The top portion is meticulously set in a four-prong design, with round brilliant cut diamonds in a micro pave setting on the shank. This magnificent ring exemplifies attention to det...
Diamond
2.00ct Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Carat Weight: 2.0 Stone Type: Natural Certification: GIA Metal: 18k Rose Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Primary Carat Weight: 1.5 Primary Cut: Oval Cut Primary Color: H Primary...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.12ct Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold engagement ring is a vision of elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.90ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This emerald cut diamond engagement ring is breathtaking! The diamonds are each hand selected for their exceptional combination of cut, color, and clarity and set on high polish 18k ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.44ct Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover our exquisite pear-shaped diamond engagement ring, a masterpiece of elegance set in luxurious 18k rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 K Rose Gold Bombe Coktail Ring Pink Purple Torumaline
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This fabulous Ccktail Ring in 18 K rose Gold is set with 55 Torumalines in all shades of pink and purple weighing 8.02 ct.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.69ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Carat Weight: 1.69 Stone Type: Natural Certification: EGL Metal: 18k Rose Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Primary Carat Weight: 1.04 Primary Cut: Radiant Cut Primary Color: Fanc...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Opal 7.76ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Mix Sapphire and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond: 0.097 carat, G color VS clarity. Gold: 12.89g, 18K rose gold. Ring Size: US 6.75 - Ring size can be adjusted for free upon request - please reconfirm with your order.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...
1.53ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our signature hidden halo design is showcased in this beautiful 18k rose gold setting. Total Carat Weight: 1.53 Stone Type: Natural Certification: GIA Metal: 18k Rose Gold Ring Size...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.85ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold engagement ring features a 1.50ct round brilliant cut diamond at its center, GIA certified at I-VVS2.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Extravagant Ring 18 K Rose Gold Hematite Smoky Quartz Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Extravagant and bold Ring in 18 K rose Gold featuring a kite shape Smoky Quartz embellished by small brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 0.28 ct.
Diamond, Hematite, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 K rose Gold Pave Band Ring fancy Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A sophisticated band ring crafted in 18 K rose Gold, featuring 191 round fancy Sapphires in various pastel sahdes of pink weighing approximately 8 ct, and 10 round brilliant cut Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Morganite 5.15ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A graceful 18K rose gold ring featuring a pear-shaped morganite, accented with sparkling diamonds for a touch of timeless elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.34ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measuring 6.79 x 4.57 mm, it is perfectly proportioned. The ring is handcrafted in a feminine 18k rose gold setting, adorned with shimmering round brilliant cut diamonds along the hi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Pearl and Diamond and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive pearl and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k rose gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold and Diamond Ring with Central Sunshine Edelweiss Medallion
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
We have created my Edelweiss jewelry as a tribute to this gesture of true love. Rose gold and diamond ring with central medallion 18K rose gold ring weighing 16.21 gr and 200 diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.60ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Carat Weight: 0.6 Stone Type: Natural Certification: Yes Metal: 18k Rose Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Primary Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Color: E-F Primary Clarity: VS1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unique 18 K Rose Gold Band Ring with Mandarin Garnets
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very special and understated Bandring with a speical feature of a moving Ring inside the ring. 18 K rose Gold band Ring with an inner movable Ring set with 18 vivid orange Mandarin G...
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.56ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique rose gold and canary diamond ring offers a punch of color for a very special look.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 K Rose Gold Eternity Ring Square Cut Mint Tourmaline
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Solid 18 K rose Gold Eternity Ring set with 10 square cut Mint Green Tourmalines weighing 3.29 in a channel setting.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Sapphire and 2.76 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The elevated tapering ring shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain 18k rose gold ring shank.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.75ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The delicate shank, adorned with additional diamonds, complements the vintage yet modern design. Crafted in 18k rose gold, this ring exudes a soft, feminine elegance.
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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