Marina B 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Marina B 18K yellow gold diamond band ring with 27 diamonds approx 0.80ct D-E color VS Ring size: 5.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co Estate Wave Ring By Elsa Peretti Size 6 Sterling SIlver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Wave Ring By Elsa Peretti Size 6 Sterling SIlver TIF567 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS! ...
Sterling Silver
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Era 1900 Ruby Diamond Ring NO HEAT
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Natural Unheated Ceylon Ruby and Old European Cut Diamond Halo Ring This exceptional ring showcases a rare and valuable 3.00-carat natural unheated Ruby, ex...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Certified 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring, 3.7 Ct, 1990
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Fine and truly extraordinary Diamond ring with Triangular cut Diamonds set at an angle and filled with round cut Diamonds. The idea of the design is that it looks like two rings worn...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 6.3 gram...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Diamond and Yellow Gold Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1990s 0.39 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold half eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impress...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco style diamond sapphire platinum navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco-style platinum ring from the 1990s showcases a striking marquise cut diamond, framed by deep blue sapphires and sparkling diamonds for a vintage-inspired elegance. Cen...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Lapis Ring 1992
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
A large Center Carved Lapis Stone dominates this Dweck Ring. The Stone is set in Sterling Silver. Dated 1992 inside the shank of Ring. Hallmarked Stephen Dweck / 925. Measures 1.10 ...
Sterling Silver
Seven-Stone Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.63 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage seven stone ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Gold, By Designer Unknown, 1990
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
An exceptional Ruby and Diamond ring exemplifying the highest standards of fine jewelry craftsmanship. Every detail has been executed with remarkable precision — even the interior of...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 7.50ct Amethyst and Diamond Cluster Ring, hallmarked 1994
Located in London, GB
A vivid purple amethyst takes centre stage in this striking 1994 cluster ring. The oval cut gemstone weighs 7.50 carats and is framed by a halo of old cut diamonds totalling 1.60 car...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1990s Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.52 carat sapphire and 0.39 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold twist ring. This fine and impressive sapphire and diamond twist ring has been crafted in 18k yellow...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Natural 0.50ct Diamond Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Grantham, GB
18ct Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring Central 0.15 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 14x Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Surround Carat 0.50 Clarity I Colour E-G Size L 2mm...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.65 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, vintage 1.65 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold ring; part of our vintage gold jewelry and jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This elegant 18-carat white gold ring is a jewel of rare refinement, perfect for those seeking a timeless and precious accessory. At the center of the setting shines a natural emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Two Tone Gold Unique Flower Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite vintage flower-style ring is crafted in 18k two-tone gold, featuring round brilliant diamonds with an estimated total weight of 0.50 carats. The diamonds are graded J-...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mauboussin diamond flanked engagement ring, French, 1995.
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald cut diamond in a open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.68 carats, flanked by si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Damiani Princess 3.68ct White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1997
By Damiani
Located in Perugia, IT
This magnificent Damiani cocktail ring, model Gomitolo, represents a refined expression of the manufacturing excellence of the Damiani Maison. The jewel is distinguished by its sophi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Loving Hearts Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1990s. Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso loving hearts diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. In very good condition. Size: Approx. 4.5 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Stones: 15 diamonds appro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,875Sale Price / item|23% Off
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond wedding ring, containing 37 round single cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .65pts. This ring is a size 7 but we will size to fit for free.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, 1992
Located in BILBAO, ES
Bold vintage cocktail ring crafted in polished 18 karat yellow gold, featuring an elegant arrangement of eight oval cabochon-cut sapphires accented by brilliant-cut diamonds. The de...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4.16Ct Yellow Ceylon Sapphire and Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1990's 4.16 carat yellow Ceylon sapphire and platinum ring; part of our collection of vintage sapphire rings. This stunning, fine and impress...
Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire, Diamond and White Gold Crossover Ring, Circa 1990
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond crossover ring, with a pear shaped sapphire and a pear shaped diamond in each terminal, in claw settings, divided by four tapered baguette diamonds, in...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$3,466Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make any size. Please contact fo...
Diamond, 18k Gold
White Gold Diamond Channel Band Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Channel Set Band Featuring 10 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Of SI Clarity & H Color Totaling 0.35 Carats. 2.8mm Wide At Top With Slightly Tapered Design At Back. F...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Ring Flawless Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring GIA Certificate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Ring Center Octagonal Flawless Blue Sapphire 3.39 carat Beautiful Blue Color None Heated Very Clean Natural. Sides are Two Round Natural Diamonds approx 0.60 cara...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Double Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Double Pave Diamond Band Ring by Cartier. With 60 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 2.50ctw Measurements: Weight: 9.8 grams...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Oval Link Chain Band Ring Size 7
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18K yellow gold chain link ring featuring interconnected oval links in high polish finish weighing 6.1 grams. Designer piece with stamped markings "750, 303 VI, POPE" measuri...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.0 grams Diamond Details: .30ct, total weight. Round Brilliant. Natural Diamon...
White Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Pink Pearl Ring Natural South Sea 14 karat and Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ESTATE AS-NEW CONDITION VERY BEAUTIFUL PEARL RING 14K white gold approx 14.70 grams Natural south sea unique bronze/pink tone pearl Pearl size:15 MM natural diamond approx 0.45 ct GH...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Bronze
Garrard yellow sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold wings ring
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Garrard wings ring showcases an intricate arrangement of 101 round brilliant cut yellow sapphires totaling approximately 1.30 carats, creating a radiant display of warm...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kalati vintage sapphire diamond 18k yellow gold band ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined vintage band ring by Kalati, showcasing ten step cut sapphires arranged in a clean and elegant row of rich blue color. The geometric cuts of the sapphires give the ring a s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.21 Carat Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.21 carat emerald cut diamond solitaire ring in platinum; part of our vintage engagement ring collections This fine and impressive vintage e...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Nigeria 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier Nigeria 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring This authentic Cartier Nigeria collection ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with a stunning array of round brilliant ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Magnificent No Heat Unheated 4.71ct Padparadscha Sapphire Ring & AIGS Cert
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply exquisite gemstone is the star of this beautiful estate ring - a stunning Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire from Sri Lanka weighing 4.71ct. The central Padparadscha Sapphire is...
Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1998 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage X Kiss Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fluted band ring centering a raised X motif Grooved and resembling a tied knot With high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5.93 Carat Sapphire and 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1990's 5.93 carat yellow/blue sapphire and 18 karat white gold ring; part of our pear cut jewelry collection. This stunning, fine and impress...
Sapphire, White Gold
A Gold Toi et Moi Ring with Sapphire and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k yellow gold open ring with a cabochon-cut blue sapphire x at both ends (together app 3 ct) bezel set, the shank is decorated with three rows of seven princess-cut diamonds an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
18KT White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring with 2.50ct Centre Diamond
Located in Braintree, GB
A bold and highly impressive diamond cluster ring crafted in solid 18KT white gold, centred with a substantial round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.50 carats. The cen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Sapphire & Pave Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire & Pave Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring, 1 round cut sapphire surrounded by pave diamonds Ring size: 8 Re sizable free of charge Gold Type: 14K White Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Eva Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Eva Ring is a ode to nature. With a medley of shapes and colors it celebrates and reflects the beauty that surrounds us. Gemstone Type: Emerald Gemstone Shape: Pear Gemstone Wei...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,106Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.15 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. Please cont...
Diamond, 14k Gold
H. Stern 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wrap Ring
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this H. Stern diamond wrap ring is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and showcases three gracefully overlapping bands. Each band is pavé set with brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 6.52 Carat Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 6.52 carat diamond and 18 carat white gold three stone engagement ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impr...
Diamond, White Gold
Gucci Vintage Unisex Silver Spiral Logo Engraved Cocktail Chunky Modernist Ring
By Gucci
Located in Wokingham, England
Gucci Vintage Unisex Logo G Spiral Engraved Interlocked Chunky Cocktail Modernist Ring, Sterling Silver, Gucci 13 Very good condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable when wearin...
Sterling Silver
$2,792Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Tourmaline Diamond Ring 7 14k W Gold 4.38 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finely Faceted Quality Tourmaline and Diamond Ring Size 7 14k W Gold 4.38 TCW Certified $4,950 310649 This fine piece of jewelry is designed by Enrico Kassini! Nothing says, “I Lov...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
Gucci Vintage Iconic Openwork Logo G Chunky Cocktail Statement Modernist Ring
By Gucci
Located in Wokingham, England
Gucci Vintage Unisex Iconic Classic Openwork Logo G Chunky Cocktail Statement Modernist Ring, 925 Sterling Silver Size 15 Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely...
Sterling Silver
$392Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Amethyst Black Orquid Diamond Ring Size 7.5 Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Black Orquid and Diamond Ring Size 8.5 Sterling Silver Estate DY751 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!...
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
Vintage 1.10 Carat Diamond White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.10 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of our vintage diamond jewelry collection. This fine vintage half eternity diamond ring has be...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Pavé Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k Yellow Gold 1.03ctw, Hideko
Located in Orlando, FL
This 18k yellow gold ring is built around two domed pavé diamond clusters, set top and bottom and joined at the center by a wrapped gold band that crosses over itself like a loose kn...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.56ct diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set engagement ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections. This fine and impressive diamond engag...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.41 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1990s 1.41 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,192Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Citrine Diamond Ring 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 2.45 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully Faceted Natural Citrine and Diamond Ring size 6.5 14k Yellow Gold 2.45 TCW Certified $2,650 221295 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good 0.30 carat natural emerald and 0.38 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring; an addition to our vintage jewelry collections. This vintage cocktail ring has been...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K Gold 7mm Wide Numeric Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & CO. Atlas 18K Gold 7mm Wide Numeric Ring 5 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 5 Band Width: 7mm Weight: 8.0 grams Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. © 1995 750 ITALY Condition: Excellent co...
18k Gold
$1,842Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s Handcrafted Platinum Natural Diamond And Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 6.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.63 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 5 We can make any size. Box is not inc...
Diamond, Emerald, 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.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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