Edwardian 2.95 Carat Old Cut Diamond Two-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful two-stone diamond ring taken from the Edwardian period. This antique piece showcases two round faceted chunky old cut diamonds, each sitting proud in a four...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18k Gold Royal Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamonds Circa 1920s
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 18k gold Europe 1920s ring centered with 1 natural royal blue sapphire color stone diameter 9mmĂ—7.50mm with an estimate weight 1.5ct and rose cut diamonds ring head diameter...
Edwardian Filigree Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Lovely Edwardian platinum and diamond engagement ring (dates 1900-1910). Delicate design with a delicate hand cut filigree with engraved details surrounding the elegant deta...
Diamond, Platinum
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Antique Circa 1900s 10k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1900s 10k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 3.9 grams. Tot...
Diamond, 10k Gold
Edwardian 1.94 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous emerald and diamond cluster ring. This Edwardian piece has been crafted from platinum and presents a breathtaking emerald-cut Colombian emerald possessing a l...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique gold 18 Kt. Eagle ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Ring made of yellow gold 18 Karat (stamped with 750, see picture). De ring is very well made with great details. The eye of the eagle is made out of an emerald. The feathers are m...
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring dates to the early 1900's and holds three inky blue sapphires. The central sapphire measures 60pts and the ones either side measure 20pts each. In between the blue...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Edwardian Opal and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set flush within the 18ct gold claws, there are also rose cut diamond points and a very ornate gallery. R...
Opal, Gold
Toi & Moi diamond ring circa 1900
Located in Uccle, BE
Victorian Antique 18K Gold (750/1000) and Platinum Toi et Moi Ring set with two Old Cut Diamonds, circa 1900. The ring is set with two old European cut diamonds weighting approximat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
.40 Carat Diamond and .65 Carat Total Sapphire Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .40ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity: VS Sapphire Deta...
Belle Époque Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming pearl and diamond ring dating back to the Belle Époque era. A single round faceted old cut diamond has been claw set at the centre of the face amidst a round ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 1.00ct Diamond Gypsy Ring, hallmarked 1905
Located in London, GB
This classic gypsy three stone ring features hallmarks dating it to 1905. The central old cut diamond weighs 0.50 carat with a flanking pair of 0.25 carat stones. The three diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are three Diamonds. The central diamond measures 10pts and the two outer diamonds measure 4pts each. The stones are set in star settings. Fully hall...
Diamond, Gold
Antique Crystal and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet ring holds a bright, clean crystal. The ring is simple in design and is modelled in 9ct gold. Ring Size: Q 1/2 or 8 1/4 Stone Dimensions: 8.5x7mm Weight: 1.6g
Crystal, Gold
Antique Diamond Coiled Snake Engraved Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Gorgeous design ring, dated '1900, handcrafted in 18K gold. The head of the snake is embellished with a large sparkling Old mine cut Diamond eye, weight 1,30 Carat graded I/J Color S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18K Gold Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Eagle Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold turn-of-the-century signet ring was made by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Ltd., a jeweler that was on London’s Regent Street, founded in 1880. We love the beautifully...
Gold, 18k Gold
1900 Diamond Ring. Euro and Cushion Diamond Ring Platinum Swirled Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.35 carats total Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut and Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: H-I C...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Band Ring In very good condition. Total weight 3 grams. Totally is di...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Opal Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.90 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 3.9 grams Color Stone Details: Type: Natural Opal Shape: Round Cabochon Carat Weight: 1.00 carat Color: Rainbow Colors ...
White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese Spinel and Diamond three stone ring, early 20th Century.
Located in London, GB
Burmese spinel and diamond three stone ring. Set to center with a cushion-shape natural unenhanced Burmese Spinel in an open back claw setting with a weight of 1.92 carats, flanked b...
Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Hallmarked 1907 Birmingham 18K Five Stone Citrine Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our Antique English Hallmarked 1907 Birmingham 18K Five Stone Ring with sparkling graduated citrines weighs a total of 2.10 carats. The soft orange yellow of the citrines blend perf...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Unique Engagement Ring. Antique Old Euro & Round Cut Diamond Ring Swirl Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.40 carats total Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H-I ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Platinum Edwardian 1.25ct Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Diamond Details: 1.25ct, Old Mine brilliant, J Color, I1 Clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Flat Step Cut Diamond ring, ca. 1900
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A timeless flat antique step cut diamond ring, ca. 1900, in platinum, featuring a unique central diamond, flanked by two diamond baguettes. The centre diamond weighs 1.01 carats and...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Victorian Pearl Mourning Ring, c.1902
Located in London, GB
A rare piece of history, this Mourning ring dated back to c.1902. A trio of pearls adorn the face of the piece, the central on being 3mm whilst the flanking pair are 2.25mm a piece. ...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
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Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 2.1 grams....
Diamond, 14k Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this 18 carat gold ring are five sparkling diamonds. The central diamond measuring approx 45pts, the ones either side measure 30pts and the smallest measuring 25pts. The diamo...
Diamond, Gold
Antique Diamond Heart Signet Ring of 10k Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This romantic antique heart-shaped signet ring (circa 1890–1910), beautifully embodies the sentimental symbolism of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. At its center, a flush-set old E...
Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique 0.60ct Diamond Twist Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.60 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum and silver set twist ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impressive an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old mine diamond gypsy ring, circa 1900.
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond gypsy ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond, in an open back rubover gypsy setting with an approximate weight of 2.20 carats, to a heavy solitair...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are two rubies totalling 30pts and three diamonds totalling with the central one measuring 35pts and the smaller stones measuring 25pts each. Ring...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
GIA Certifed .94 Carat Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.7grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #:5221523422 Weight: .94ct Cut: Antique Oval Color: L Cl...
Diamond
Vintage Agate and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful agate stone has marbling of brown, red, white and clear. The stone is encased in 9ct gold. Ring Size: S or 9 Stone Diameter: 11mm Height off finger: 4mm Weight: 1.8g
Agate, Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central diamond in this glossy 18ct gold band measures 7pts and the two either side measure 3pts. The pairs of rubies that sit either side of these stones total 6pts each side. F...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique 0.25 carat ruby and 0.08 carat diamond cocktail ring in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine antique ruby and g...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1880 18K Five Stone Half Hoop Ruby Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Pristine 18K (stamped and tested) Edwardian five stone ruby ring, also known as a half hoop five stone ring is set a jour (open to the day) and open backed to reflect light. The fi...
Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.68 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:2213082074 Weight: 1.68 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: M ...
White Diamond, Platinum
3.0 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Cabachon Oval 14 Karat YG Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Opal Stone Details: Weight: 3.0 carat total weight Cut: Antique Cabachon Oval Color: Mixe...
Victorian Single Stone Signet Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This delicate little ring, made to be worn on the little finger, holds an oval old cut. The shining diamond weighs 0.45 carat and is G in colour, VS2 in clarity. It has been claw set...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring dates to the early 1900's and holds three inky blue sapphires. The central sapphire measures 60pts and the ones either side measure 30pts each. In between the blue...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Estate Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Estate Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 2.5 grams. Total...
Diamond, Gold
Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1900s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 5.5 grams. T...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond and Faux Ruby Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Edwardian Diamond and Faux Ruby Ring circa 1900. A diamond shaped motif is set with knife edge collet set diamonds surrounding a large bezel set synthetic ruby. Period silver topped ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1905 Diamond and Yellow Gold Five-Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.56 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian GIA Certified Unheated Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring 1900s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Edwardian GIA Certified 13 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire, circa 1900, Post Civil War, American, Melee Old European Cut Diamonds on Platinum An exceptional American Edwardian plati...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Gold and Bloodstone Gents Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Yellow Gold Signet Ring, having a Heavily chased pattern and centrally set with a Blood stone Hard stone, the top of the ring measures 3/4 X 3/4 inch. The stone can be eng...
Agate, Gold
Antique 0.38ct Diamond Buckle Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.38 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold cocktail ring in the form of a belt and buckle; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collection...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Baby Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold Antique Vintage Original 1900's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Baby Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold Antique Vintage Original 1900's Genuine Baby Ring Not Made for Adult Fingers 14K Yellow Gold Circa 1900's The Victorian Era in Jewelr...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.78 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, five stone ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.32 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.32 carat natural sapphire and 0.81 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressiv...
Sapphire, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Epoque/Early Edwardian Diamond Ring 1900-1915
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Diamond Cluster Ring Belle Époque / Early Edwardian, circa 1900–1915 An elegant antique diamond cluster ring centered with an old European-cut diamond, framed within a delic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Double Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful double diamond cluster holds sparkling diamonds measuring 2pts each at the centre and around the centre stone the diamonds measure 2pts. The clusters are wonderfully t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Pearl and Diamond Ring of 18k Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An antique French ring (circa 1900), featuring two luminous pearls accented by an elegant ribbon of rose cut diamonds, crafted in platinum topped 18k gold. The flowing diamonds lend ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Shield Shaped Signet Ring Hallmarked Chester 1908
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1908 Maker Mark HC & S Ltd Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold signet ring, featuring an elegant shield shape that ex...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Circa 1900s Edwardian Old European Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.8 grams Center Diamond Details: .85ct, Old European Brilliant, I color, ...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Platinum
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 carat. The diamond is has G-H vs-s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 6. We can make any size. Box is not include...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.18 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. Bo...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Old mine diamond cluster ring, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond cluster ring. Set centrally with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back grain setting with an approximate weight of 1.20 carats, further adorned by fifty c...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.53 carat.. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 6.2 We can make any size. Acid t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond solitaire ring. Set centrally with a cushion shape old mine diamond, L colour, SI2 clarity, with a weight of 4.48 carats, in an open back claw setting, flanked by si...
Diamond, 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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