Square Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
Square diamond ring in 18k white gold. There are 4 small square diamonds set in the middle of the
2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Square Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
Square diamond ring in 18k white gold. There are 4 small square diamonds set in the middle of the
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid 18 K white Gold Statement Ring Blue Topaz Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Captivating 18 K white Gold Satement Ring featuring a square cut Blue Topaz with the dimensions 1.4
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring Square Diamond Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$630Sale Price|55% Off
18K Gold 0.29ct Squared Ruby & 0.20ct Diamond Contemporary Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: Yellow Gold Ruby: Natural, squared cut, red, heat
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,592Sale Price|27% Off
18k Yellow Gold 1ctw Alternating Square Step Channel Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Rich Royal Blue Color
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,438Sale Price|27% Off
18k White Gold 1.57ctw Square Illusion Set Ruby & Diamond Solitaire Look Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (4) Natural Genuine Rubies- Square Cut - Illusion Channel Set - Vivid Red Color
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band -18k Square .84ctw Curved Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Cut Diamond and Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Not just any diamond ring, it is set with 4 Square Cut Diamonds weighing 0.5 carat, along with 88
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 0.88ct Alternating Square Step Cut Ruby & Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning, HIGH QUALITY, ruby and diamond band ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Crossover Band - 18k Square .91ctw Ring Sz 5 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold with Square Facetted Rubies & Diamonds ca 0.48 carat
Located in Heemstede, NL
ring catches the light — and attention — wherever you go - Material: 18k yellow gold Gemstone: 12
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Square Emerald & Round Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K Gold Channel Set Band Ring Bold and captivating, this channel-set emerald and diamond ring
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Ruby and Diamond Channel Half Eternity Band ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
speaks of love, strength, and sophistication. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,162Sale Price / item|23% Off
Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Dainty Square Ring Set in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire and diamond square shape ring set in 18k gold which perfectly goes with your
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carats Square Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exceptional engagement ring features a GIA Certified 3.00 carat Square Emerald Cut diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,249Sale Price / set|30% Off
Square Cut Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant Ring Earrings Set in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Square Cut Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant Ring Earrings Set in 18K Gold studded with square cut blue
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold approx. 0.73ctw Square Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold approx. 0.73ctw Square Diamond Ring This stunning 0.73ctw Square Diamond Ring is in
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.28 Carat Square Ruby & Diamond Channel Set 18K Gold Multi-Row Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.20 Carat Square Cut Ruby And 1.08 Carat Round Cut Diamond Channel Set 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Row
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Dragon Padlock Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamond & Ruby – US 5 3/4
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
this striking Dragon Padlock Ring, crafted in 18K white gold and adorned with diamonds and a vivid ruby
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,220Sale Price|59% Off
18K White Gold Cluster 2 1/4 Carat Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Gram Weight: 6.3 Grams Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size Available: 7.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat E VS1 Square Emerald Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This refined ring features a GIA Certified 3.00 carat Square Emerald Cut diamond, graded E color
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 18k Square Cushion .85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .55ct Cut: Square Cushion Color: Fancy
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Ring – Internally Flawless
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable and timeless piece showcasing a GIA Certified 4-carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat E VVS2 Square Emerald Diamond Half Bezel Ring 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This refined ring features a GIA Certified 1.50 carat Square Emerald Cut diamond, graded E color
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Square Baguette 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color : Yellow Gold Stone Type
Yellow Gold, Platinum, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
1.20ctw Diamond Ruby Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 7.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.50ctw Cut - Square Color - F - G Clarity - VS2
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.30 Ct D VVS1 Square Emerald Diamond Hidden Halo Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exceptional engagement ring features a GIA Certified 3.00 carat Square Emerald Cut diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,823Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.2ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond 4 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising four old mine cut diamonds, in 18 karat yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,918Sale Price|27% Off
18k White Gold 2.36ct Square Ruby w/ Round & Princess Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely outstanding wide band ring crafted from solid 18k white gold. It
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Square Emerald Diamond Halo Statement Unique Luxury Vintage Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Square Emerald Diamond Halo Statement Unique Luxury Vintage Yellow Gold Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Textured Square Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Textured Square Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring radiates elegance and simplicity, crafted
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
Square Zambian Emerald Gemstone Wrap Ring Marquise Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
customized or redesigned. Item Code :- SER-2635 Gross Wt. :- 2.59 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 1.96 gm Natural
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$140,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring E VS2 18K Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined and architectural 4 carat Asscher cut diamond ring, set in solid 18K yellow gold. The
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Jean Vendôme - Square Ring in Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Jean Vendome
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage square ring by jeweler Jean Vendôme. Made of 18-carat yellow gold (750 millièmes), it is
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,131Sale Price / item|22% Off
18K White Gold Cocktail Ring in Ruby and Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$4,289Sale Price|9% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold. Diamond Square , Statement, Modern ring
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
diamond ring, 18K Gold Anniversary Ring READY TO SHIP Large Diamonds gold ring designed with a geometric
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.30ctw Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold Size 5.75 - 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
- E - G Clarity - SI1 - SI2 Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 5.7 Grams Stamps: 18k Face Height: 14.5
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Estate 18K White Gold Carre Cut Diamond Half Wedding Band - Size 7 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K White Gold Carre Cut Diamond Half Wedding Band - Size 7 3/4. This
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,638Sale Price|27% Off
Unisex 18k TT Gold .60ctw Diamond & Sapphire Geometric Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
/VS1 Clarity - 0.60ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18K Yellow & White Gold Weight: 13.28 Grams Ring Size
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Diamond Ruby Platinum 18K Gold Checkerboard Vintage Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a band ring centering a curving concave channel With two rows of square step cut rubies
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.00 Carat Round White Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Men's Bespoke Signet Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
1.00 Carat Round White Diamonds Men's Signet Style ring set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. It has 16
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,715Sale Price / item|22% Off
Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ring for Father
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.48
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Small Square Baguette Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request)White Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Small Square Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Open Wrap Ring is a chic and modern design crafted
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold, 1920s Art Deco Square Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Square Engagement Ring 18ct Gold / Platinum Stamped Circa 1920 Pretty Art Deco Diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1962 Signet Men Ring 4 ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 12.75 US / 3.52gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone with
Onyx, 18k Gold
$1,725Sale Price / item|22% Off
Ruby and Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Halo Diamond engagement ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Square Illusion Diamond Ring with Halo and Diamond Band in Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
VS2, G color diamonds totaling 0.57 carats which are set in 3.8 grams of 18 karat rose gold. This ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian era Square Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 0.45 Carat Square Cut Emerald Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a center Square cut Emerald weighing approximately 0.45
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA 1.52ct Radiant Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Carat: 1.52 Color: J Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold DID
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.21ct Round Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Carat: 1.21 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: EX/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.72ct Pear Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Carat: 1.72 Color: I Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/VG/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold DID
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.20ct Radiant Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Carat: 2.2 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold DID
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.51ct Radiant Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Carat: 2.51 Color: I Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold DID
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.70ct Oval Side Stone Bezel Band Solitaire Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Carat: 1.70 Color: J Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gold DID
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,671Sale Price|29% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Square with Granulation Emerald Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with Byzantine Style
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY&Co. Novo Yellow Diamond 1.76ct FIY-VVS2-Ex Platinum Ring US 4 1/4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 24080331 ■ Brand: Tiffany & Co. ■ Product Name: Novo Yellow Diamond Ring
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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