Vintage 1960s Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Ring, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold ring, with 3.7 karats of emerald and rubies in Cabochon cut, and 2 karats of diamonds in Baguette cut, Italy 1960s Ring size US 6
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 18 karat white gold band, one large ruby of 1.4 karats, and brilliant diamonds on the contour for a total of 1.6 karats, Italy 1960s-1970s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold and Platinum 1960s 1.32ct Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful diamond spray cluster ring exudes mid-century vintage glamour. A gorgeous round brilliant cut diamond, estimated at VS1/VS2 clarity and weighing 1.32 carats, is claw s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18kt White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring, Italy Circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 18 karat white gold band, emerald and brilliant diamonds, Italy 1960s Ring size US 7
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Cabochon Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Domed Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A delicate vintage ring with a domed band adorned on top with an oval cabochon ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.43 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1. Totally is emerald 0.77 carat . Ring size is US 7(We offer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring White Gold 1950s–1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring in White Gold, Circa 1950s–1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerizing emerald-cut aquamarine of approximately 5.30 carats—its crystallin...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Four Diamond Ring, Retro Style, Circa 1960s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Thin Two-Tone Four Diamond Ring. The ring features four round old mine-cut diamonds set in white gold. The prong-set diamonds are SI1 - SI2 (G.I.A.) in clarity and G-H in col...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Round Style Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.75 We can make any size. The box is ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Retro Turquoise Color Stone 18 Karat Rose Gold Domed Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. A vintage dome ring, it features a set of twisted gold wires holding a cabochon-cut turquoise color stone on top and in the center.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Solitaire Style Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is main rose cut diamond 0.60 ct. Totally is side brilliant cut diamond 0.27 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vs1 clari...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.8 grams. Totally is diamond 1.75 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US s1-s2 clarity. Ring size is US 6 We ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold
French 1960s Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This elegant vintage signet ring is set with an onyx stone in a closed setting on the top.
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Round Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.55 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make any size. The box is n...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.18 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1 clarity. Ring size is US 8.25 We can make any size. The box is not ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Large Enameled Alligator Ring in 18 Karat Gold and Rubies, Rare, 1960s
Located in Honolulu, HI
Rare Vintage enamel large double Alligator ring from the 1960's. This gorgeous figural ring features beautifully enameled Alligators in vibrant green & orange enamel, the two Alligat...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French 1960s 6.20 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, owl hallmark. An important retro ring, its setting is formed of gold wires that unite at the base to form a wide ring.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.60 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can m...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.27 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 2 ct. Ring size is US 5 We can make...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
French 1960s 15 Carats Aquamarine 18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1960s. Our oupinion : The aquamarine set in this rose gold ring is briolette-cut, which lends the gem great brilliance and luminosit...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1960s 5.42 Carat Morganite 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique jewelry - French work of the 1960s. Our opinion : the morganite set on this retro gold ring is splendid, with a deep and intense peachy pink hue.
Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Retro White Sapphires 18 Karat Rose Gold Feather Clover Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. A delightful vintage ring, the top forms a 4-leaf clover whose heart and petals are adorned with white sapphires.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s West Germany Gold Plated Synthetic Quartz Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with our 1960s West Germany Gold Plated Synthetic Quartz Ring, a stunning piece that combines a vibrant red quartz stone with intricate gold-plated engraving.
Gold Plate
Vintage Circa 1960s 12k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1960s 12k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Navette Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1960s 1.00 Carat Diamond Hexagonal Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.00 carats. Circa 1960s Size 7 1/2, resizable
Diamond, 18k Gold
Circa 1960s 14K White Gold Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams (All Items Total) Diamond Details: .40ct total weight, Round Brilliant, J Color, SI Clarity, Natu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Belt Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs1-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.25 We can make any size. The box is no...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Textured 18K Yellow Gold Carved Coral Ram’s Head Statement Ring Ca 1960s
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Era: Circa 1960s • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Gemstone: Hand-carved natural coral ram's head • Measurements: Approximately 0.80 inches top to bottom • Ring Size: 6 • ...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Diamond Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s 10.00 Carat Peridot and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Square Step cut Peridot weighing approximately 10.00 carats. Circa 1960s Size 6 1/2, resizable
Peridot, 18k Gold
French 1960s Natural Spinel Cushion 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Diamond Surrounded by Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. Delightful and original retro ring, it is decorated with an antique brilliant- cut diamond, set on platinum claws, and surrounded by half cultured pearls.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s 2.65 Carat Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Dome Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Dome ring, its setting is pierced with decorations in arabesques and lines on its two upper thirds.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French, 1960s 1 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1960s. Our opinion : An antique white gold diamond ring very easy to wear because it follows perfectly the curve of the finger.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.28 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 5.5 We can make any size. Box is not inc...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Amethyst With Diamonds & Ruby 14k Gold Cocktail Ring circa 1960s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Amethyst, Diamond, and Ruby 14k gold cocktail ring from the circa 1960s exudes vintage elegance and timeless sophistication.
Vintage Circa 1960s Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is main diamond about 0.80 ct. Totally is all diamond about 1.10 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring si...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Original 14k Gold Circa 1960s Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 7.7 grams. Totally about 0.35 ct diamond. The diamond has vs-s1 clarity and H color. Ring size is 9 US. We can make any size. Original vintage it...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Cocktail Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.9 grams. Totally is diamond about 1 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1. Ring size is US 5 (We offer free resizing) We can make an...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Nantucket Basket Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1960s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.5 grams Side Stone Details: Turquoise, Natural, 3.00ct total weight.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Red Gems Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Augis Ring
By A. Augis
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Style 18k Gold Diamond Love Knot Ring circa 1960s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite Tiffany Style 18k Gold Diamond Love Knot Ring from the circa 1960s exemplifies timeless elegance and craftsmanship.
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Heart Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.18 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-vs clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.18 carat. Ring size is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Turquoise Citrine Cultured Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 14 karat yellow gold. A vintage flower ring, it forms a dome with a cultured half-pearl in the center, surrounded by a row of turquoise half-pearls, itself surrounded by 10 r...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Citrine, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 7.32 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Carat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic vintage ring – a unique piece, created in the 1960s. Our opinion: A sublime ring representing a good size on the finger.
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Stylized Ribbed Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Highly stylized 18k ribbed yellow gold ring with a larger ribbed cut onyx center piece. US Size 6 3/4
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Flake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gol...
1960s Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1960s 0.68 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Ruby and Diamond Baguette Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking 1960s 18K yellow gold ring that features bright white baguette diamonds and stunning vibrant rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 1.17 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s 1.17 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold bow shaped cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s 14 Karat Gold Garnet Turquoise Lapis Multi Gemstone Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Multi gemstone ring set in 14K gold, possibly Italian circa 1960's.
Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
Lapis Lazuli and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This sleek 1960s cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold features a round, royal blue lapis lazuli centerpiece surrounded by intricate gold beaded detailing.
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Knot Ring with 0.85ct Diamonds, Circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 18K yellow gold ribbed knot ring from the 1960s exudes timeless sophistication with its high-dimensional design and meticulous craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian 18K Gold and Red Coral Navette Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Italian ring from the 1960s, masterfully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and featuring a magnificent natural red coral cabochon of elongated navette form, measuring appr...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Diamond Starburst Cocktail Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This stunning vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s is a true starburst of diamond brilliance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s 18ct Yellow Gold, Round, Faceted Single Stone Zircon Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Zircon Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1960s This exquisite vintage ring is the epitome of timeless elegance and sophistication.
Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond 1960s Swirl Dome Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage swirl dome ring circa 1960 with bright sparkly Diamonds and Sapphires in a 14k yellow gold setting. 14 round Diamonds, approx. total weight .33cts, H, SI1 8 tapered baguet...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cocktail Ring with Amethyst and Gold Accents, 1960s
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Step into the vibrant elegance of the 1960s with this stunning vintage cocktail ring. Crafted from 18K yellow and white gold (750‰), this bold statement piece showcases a captivating...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.5 grams. Totally is center rose cut diamond 1.07 carat. Clearity is center diamond H color and vs. Totally is side diamond is 0.68 carat......
Diamond, 14k 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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