14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cut Design Carved Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14k White Gold Diamond Cut Design Carved Dome Ring. The ring is marked 585 for purity and is a size 6. The ring weights 4.3 grams.
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cut Design Carved Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14k White Gold Diamond Cut Design Carved Dome Ring. The ring is marked 585 for purity and is a size 6. The ring weights 4.3 grams.
CARTIER 18K White Gold and Diamond Panthère Head Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A powerful and iconic expression of Cartier’s most enduring emblem, this Panthère head ring is sculpted in 18k white gold and lavishly pavé-set with brilliant diamonds, creating a su...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Buckle Double Row Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Buckle Double Row Band Ring by Hermes. Details: Ring Size: European 49, US 4 3/4 Weight: 8.4 grams Width: 11mm Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes 750 49 86524 French Hallmarks...
Yellow Gold
Australian Opal & Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Northampton, MA
This magnificent statement ring showcases an extraordinary solid natural opal from Australia, most consistent with material from the famed Coober Pedy mines. The gem displays a breat...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Ring 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Large stone set in sterling silver. Measuring 1.63 at the top to bottom x 1.23 in wide. Size 5.5. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, st...
Sterling Silver
3.18 Carat Sapphire and 1.05 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1995
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, 3.18 carat blue sapphire and 1.05 carat diamond, platinum cluster style dress ring; part of our collection of sapphire engagement rings. This stunni...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Carmel, CA
This stunning pink sapphire weights 3.53 carats and is accented by fully faceted diamonds weighing a total of 0.55 carats in a platinum setting. Size 4 1/2. **This ring may be resiz...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Platinum Vintage Sixteen Stone X Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a high polished platinum band with "X" motif stations Prong set with round brilliant cut diamonds in between Weighing approximately 1.28 carats total G color with VS1 cla...
Diamond, Platinum
$312Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Estate Black Onyx Ring Size 6.75 Sterling Silver 6 mm
By Gucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Gucci Estate Black Onyx Ring Size 6.75 Sterling Silver 6 mm G22 This elegant Authentic Gucci ring is made of sterling silver with a NEW ONYX CABOCHON stone and has a wei...
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Dearest Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A spectacular vintage dearest set with wonderful round cut stones, set so their initials spell "Dearest". Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline. Modelled in...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Go...
Cartier Panthere Lakarda Ring, Onyx, Tsavorite Garnet, and 18ct gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Panthère Lakarda Ring A striking Cartier Panthère Lakarda ring crafted in 18 carat white gold, designed as a stylised panther coiled around the finger. The sculptural feline...
Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Niessing 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Azurite & 1.10ct Diamonds
By Niessing
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with azurite and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.10 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18.25 (57) Detailed description The front of the ring is 3.0 cm w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Single Row Graduating Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This refined and elegant ring features a gleaming row of six prong set round brilliant diamonds with a total carat weight of .80 carats. The diamonds are H-I in color, SI in clarity....
Diamond, Platinum
Mikimoto Star Sapphire Pearl Ring. 14k Mikimoto Sapphire Pearl Halo.
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring 14k Yellow gold Natural Star Sapphire Cabochon with Pearl Halo. Details: Size 6 3.2grams total 6x7.5mm Star Sapphire 3mm cultured pearls
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Engagement Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 3.7 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.10 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 6 We can make any size. Box is not in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
JASANI 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.34ct Champagne Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
JASANI - 18k white gold ring set with fancy braun-colored brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.34ct - ring size 6.5 - EU 17 (53) detailed description The top of the ring has a diameter o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colombian 6.20ct emerald minor oil ring in 18 karat gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Colombian 6.20ct emerald minor oil ring in 18 karat gold. Vintage ring set with a 6.20 carat faceted octagonal cut emerald. The emerald features a beautiful intense green color, is b...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,134Sale Price|20% Off
ALGT Certificied 2.20 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered 18 carat white gold solitaire ring with a 1.20 ct brilliant cut diamond of quality L Faint Gray/P1 and 70 stones brilliant and princess cut diamonds in total approx. 1.00 ct...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous panel holds sparkling diamonds totalling approx 50pts. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold and the stones are set in platinum. Fully hallmarked London 1994. Size: O 1/2 o...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
14k White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.9 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .75ct, total weight Cut: Round Brilliant Clarity: SI-I Color: I...
Diamond, White Gold
BVLGARI Yellow Gold 3 Row 'SPIGA' Ring Band
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The BVLGARI Yellow Gold 3 Row 'SPIGA' Ring Band is a flexible and stylish piece that wraps your finger in pure luxury! Picture three rows of gleaming yellow gold woven together in a ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Platinum and Chanel set Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Platinum and Diamond Eternity Band Ring, the 3.5 m.m wide Ring is Chanel set with 22 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 2.64 Carats and Grading as G in Color a...
Diamond, Platinum
David Yurman Estate London Blue Topaz Albion Ring 8 Silver 11 mm DY813
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Estate London Blue Topaz Albion Ring 8 Silver 11 mm DY813 Retail: $599 Ring from ALBION COLLECTION This elegant Authentic David Yurman ring is made of sterl...
Silver
CARTIER Caresse d’Orchidées 18K White Gold Diamond Flower Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
From Cartier’s poetic Caresse d’Orchidées collection, this exquisite ring captures the sensual grace of orchids in full bloom. Crafted in 18K white gold, the sculptural petals are pa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Peridot, Diamond and Gold Cluster Ring, Circa 1990
Located in London, GB
A vintage peridot and diamond cluster ring, with a long, oval, faceted mixed-cut peridot, with an estimated weight of 15.00 carats, in a double four claw setting, surrounded by a clu...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon 'Sleeping Ring' Small, Sterling Silver 925, Handmade in Italy
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Sleeping Ring" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1998 and manufactured in lost wax elements. Part of the iconic "Tokens of Paradise Collection", it is a discreet and humorous sym...
Sterling Silver
Buccellati 6.85ct Diamond 18K Gold Statement Dome Engagement Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional creation from the legendary Italian house Buccellati, this dome ring showcases the brand’s signature artistry and intricate detailing. At its center is a magnificent J...
Diamond, 18k Gold
CARTIER Oval Iolite 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Cartier ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set with an oval purple iolite. Made in France circa 1994. Measurements: 0.47" (12mm) width, 0.86" (22mm)...
Iolite, Yellow Gold
1997 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1837 Ring w/ Pouch #23807
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1997 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1837 Ring w/ Pouch Timeless and refined, this 1997 Tiffany & Co. sterling silver band embodies classic elegance with its sleek, minimalistic desig...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage GIA 3.60 carat pink sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This magnificent vintage platinum ring showcases an extraordinary GIA-certified 3.60-carat pink sapphire—radiant, feminine, and imbued with the vivid charm characteristic of fine Mad...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Kurt Wayne, 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous cluster ring by Kurt Wayne contains 22 round brilliant cut and 28 straight and tapered baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.00 carats total. This ring is eleg...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1990's Platinum Vintage Forever Wedding Band Unisex Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a slightly rounded band ring Featuring a high polish finish Stamped for platinum Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1990s: from the Forever collection Ring Size: 6...
Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Cameo Cocktail Ring with 0.32ct Diamonds, 1990
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold cameo ring - ring size US 4.5 – EU 15.5(49) detailed description: The top of the ring is in an oval shape measuring 3.2 cm by 2.6 cm wide by 1.4 cm high Ring size ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Dweck Stone Sterling Silver Ring 1992
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is vintage Dweck, dated 92 inside shank of the Ring Bronze wash over the sterling. This is a Massive Vintage Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Ring. The stone looks like Jasper. We ...
Sterling Silver
Ring 18kw lg oval 36ct aqua braided shank 2 side dias 1ct tw
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite aquamarine ring from 1990 showcases a captivating 36.0-carat oval-cut aquamarine with a mesmerizing blue hue, set in a refined open mounting that enhances its brillian...
Aquamarine, Diamond
Colleen B. Rosenblat tanzanite gold ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The beautiful midnight-blue tanzanite 22.35 ct and 6.71 ct TW/if brilliant cut diamonds make this ring to an impressive eye catcher. Ring size: 56 Designed by Colleen B. Rosenblat
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Milor Italy 14k Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Milor Italy 14K Yellow Gold Light Green Amethyst Ring This exquisite ring by Milor Italy is masterfully crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a stunning light green round amethyst m...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 4 grams. Total...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Artcarved Artistic Design Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Artcarved
Located in Miami, FL
Artcarved 5.80mm Artistic Design Band Ring 14k White Gold. The ring is a size 9.5 and weights 6.2 grams 14k gold. The ring is made by Artcarved, and is very comfortable fit. Very rar...
14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.40 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold solitaire twist ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Composed of Two Rings with 36 Diamonds Each
By Piaget
Located in Paris, FR
PIAGET Ring in 18 Carat yellow Gold composed of two Rings with 36 Diamonds each for a Weight of about 0.7 Carat each separating into two Independent Bands. Signed PIAGET 1994 and num...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$232Sale Price|20% Off
John Hardy Estate Ladies Kali Pebble Marquise Dome Ring 6 Sterling Silver
By John Hardy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Ladies Kali Pebble Marquise Dome Ring Size 6 Sterling Silver JH10 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS! FREE ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage 2.27 carat green sapphire diamond eternity band platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined vintage ring centered around a captivating 2.27 carat oval green sapphire, whose rich and uncommon hue gives the piece a distinctive and elegant character. The vivid green ...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Princess Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vibrant ruby and diamond harem ring crafted out of 14k yellow gold. The rubies are a beautiful purplish red and the ring looks fantastic on the finger. Size: 6.5 If you would like ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1992 Carol Felley Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring
By Carol Felley
Located in Wallkill, NY
Center Bezel set turquoise stone set in this Carol Felley Ring Size 7.5" Hallmarked and dated inside the ring. It is an Amazing Stunning piece of Art. Renowned New Mexico Artist Caro...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 4.15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 4.15 carat emerald cut diamond and platinum eternity ring; part of our diverse vintage diamond jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and i...
Diamond, Platinum
1.28 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very fine and impressive vintage 1.28Ct diamond and contemporary platinum solitaire ring; part of our diamond engagement ring collections. This impressive diamond solitaire ring h...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18KT Gold Green Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds, Circa 1990s
Located in Braintree, GB
A bold vintage ring set with a vivid oval green tourmaline of impressive size, framed by a polished 18KT gold bezel. The shoulders are finished with diamond-set pavé panels, adding s...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Freeform Minimalist Ring, Size 7, Art Deco Style, 1990
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this elegant freeform ring showcases a minimalist sculptural design with a refined organic silhouette. Its fluid curves create a modern yet timeless aesth...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.17Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Twist Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.17 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold twist ring; part of our vintage twist rings collection. This stunning, fine and impressive diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.73Ct Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1990's 2.73 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impress...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Nugget Ring, Size 12, Art Deco Style, 1990
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This bold men’s nugget ring is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a rugged textured finish that gives the piece a strong and masculine character. Designed with a substantial...
Yellow Gold
5.51 Carat Cabochon Cut Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This striking ballerina statement ring features a 5.51 carat emerald cabochon surrounded by 1.83 carats of diamonds in a platinum setting. A bold design with a split shank and tiered...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond 'Mahango Panthère' Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Gold and Diamond 'Mahango Panthère' Ring is an exquisite masterpiece of jewelry craftsmanship. This luxurious piece features a wide band made of 18 karat gold, adorned wi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
10k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.75ct Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
10k yellow ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 1.75 ct - I/J - pique - ring size US 6 - EU 16.5 (52) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide by 1.0 cm high...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Levian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring - VHK#449B
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Levian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring - VHK#449B Item Details: Year: 1990s Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.9 grams ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning example of high jewelry design, this estate statement ring features a vibrant 14.50-carat oval-cut rubellite tourmaline at its center, radiating a rich red hue with except...
Diamond, Tourmaline
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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