Vintage 18K Gold, Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring by Suzanne Färnert
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and set with a grey Tahitian pearl, framed by brilliant-cut diamonds of approximately 0.60 ct in total. The pearl has a soft metal...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds bead set to front in graduated channel Weighing approximately 0.40 carat total - G/H color with VS2 clarity Accented by high polish finish Test...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Yellow Quartz Ruby and Diamond Pendant, Earrings and Ring Jewelry Set
Located in Pasadena, CA
A refined jewelry set featuring a pair of natural yellow quartz earrings carved in a floral motif, accented with natural rubies and diamonds in a leaf design. The earrings are crafte...
Black Opal Diamond Cluster 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Black Opal Diamond Cluster 14k Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1990s. The Black Opal Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring was made in the 1990s. And it features an oblong cut oval Black Op...
Diamond, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Entrelaces C de Cartier Diamond Ring Wide Band
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Cartier Entrelaces C de Cartier Diamond Ring is an exquisite wide band ring featuring distinctive design elements and luxurious materials. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, Wide band ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring Wave Eternity Band French 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ring Wave Eternity Band French 18K Yellow Gold This Van Cleef & Arpels band ring is made in 18K yellow gold and features approximately 1.37 carats of rou...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Claude Wesel gold ring set with diamond and Tahiti pearl
Located in Bruxelles, BE
18 ct gold, diamond (0,19ct SI) and Tahiti pearl Model #5862 1993 18,3 gr Size 56 CLAUDE WESEL (Belgium, 1942 -2014) studied at Maredsous Abbey School and in Brussels’ La Cambre vi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$3,773Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Flowers Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 15.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.8 We can make any size. Box is not...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold 2.22ct Blue Sapphire & Natural Diamond Cluster Ring 2.50TCW
Located in Victoria, BC
A classic and highly wearable sapphire cluster ring, centered by a 2.22ct oval dark blue sapphire and framed by a bright double halo of natural diamonds. The design offers strong fin...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Three Row Trembler Ring 1.60 Carat USA
Located in North Miami, FL
This arresting and stunning 14 Karat white gold diamond trembler ring has 3 connected rows consisting of 80 smaller diamonds of .40 in carat weight which are GH color. The 10 bigger ...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning 14k yellow gold ring is made by the world renowned Tiffany & Co. and features pearl with a diamond centerstone. This unique combination of materials is the perfect ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Diamond Sapphire Square Pinwheel Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This ring will make a statement without uttering a word! This pinwheel design, cast in platinum, is centered with a round, brilliant cut diamond weighing appx. 1.00 carats, H-I col...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.53 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This is a Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring. This ring showcases an unheated, 1.09 carat, oval cut prong set Ruby at the center. The Ruby is surrounded by 14 round cut diamonds, with ano...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ring with brilliant and single cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 10k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
10k white gold ring with brilliant-cut and single-cut diamond up to 0.50ct – F/G - VS/SI – ring size U.S. 8.25 – EU. 18.25(57) Detailed description the top of the ring is square, 1...
Diamond, 10k Gold
$5,265Sale Price|25% Off
Vintaga 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.4 grams. Totally diamond is 4 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Totally is emerald 1.20 ct. Ring size is US 8.5 (We offer free ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Perlee Clovers Rose Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Perlee Clovers Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 24 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color This ring is in mint, like new condition and it comes...
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K Two-Tone Art Deco Diamond Swirl Ring, 0.30ct, Circa 1990
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant two-tone swirl ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold with white gold settings, offering a modern yet timeless design. The centerpiece is a 4.6mm single-cut diamond weighing...
Diamond
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring A truly rare vintage piece by Tiffany & Co., crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with a magnificent GIA-certified Burm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,808Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.6 grams. Totally is main diamond about 0.65 ct. Totally is side diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs1 clarity. Ring size is...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14k Diamond “Criss Cross” Band Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.94 grams Natural Diamond Details: 1.20ct, total weight. Color: G-H Clarity:...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,861Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.85 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Box is not incl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.64ct 14k gold 8.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring with brilliant cut diamond 2.64ct – F/G VS/SI – ring size U.S. 9 / EU. 19(60) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide and 3.9 mm high Ring s...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$3,291Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.2 grams. Totally is diamond 1.90 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs1 clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Please contact...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.47 carat sapphire diamond 14k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage cluster ring showcases a richly colored cushion cut sapphire, radiating deep, captivating hues that draw the eye. Surrounded by a halo of sparkling round brillia...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 5.23 carat emerald diamond cocktail 18k gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage emerald and diamond cocktail ring is a commanding expression of color, scale, and refined glamour. At its center rests a striking square emerald cut emerald, prized for ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Possession Rotating Center Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold. (Size 6.75)
By Piaget
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Piaget Possession Rotating Center Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold. Pre-Owned SN# A64*** Brand: Piaget. Gender: Ladies. Ring Width: 9.4mm. Ring Size: Size 6.75 U.S. Diamond: Round Br...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,597Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 2 ct. The diamond is has H-J-K-L color and vs-s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.7 We can make a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hawaiian Plumeria Flower Ring in 14K Gold, Art Deco, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant Hawaiian-inspired ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and showcases a beautifully detailed plumeria flower design. The flower features a refined sandblasted matte fi...
14k Gold
Contemporary 3.62 Carat White and Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1995
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive contemporary 2.60 carat yellow diamond and 1.02 carat white diamond ring crafted in platinum and yellow gold set; part of our diverse fancy diamond jewelry ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette Flower Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 13 Round brilliant cut diamonds total weight approximately 1.13ct E/VVS1 Details: Size 5 Width: 9.5mm Weight: 7 gr...
Diamond, Platinum
14k Bicolour Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 5.1 gr - US 7.25
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold entourage ring set with a central sapphire up to 1.10ct and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.50ct - G/H - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5 (55) detailed description...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Cartier Ceramic Trinity Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Platinum Size 46
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Ceramic Trinity Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Platinum Size 46 This Cartier Trinity ring features the iconic interlocking three-band design, composed of 18k white gold, platin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18k White Gold Rubelite and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.35ct, Size 8
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with rubelite and single cut diamond 0.35ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18.25(57) Detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide by 7.8 mm...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Purple Flower Pansy Crystals Chunky Ring
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Large Purple Enamel Pansy Flower Crystals Chunky Statement Ring, US 8, Gold Plated Very good condition. Only some light colour loss at back. 100%...
Gold Plate
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.1 grams. Totally is diamond 1.30 ct. The diamond is has E-F color and vvs clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make any size. The box is not ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.00 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of our jewelry / estate jewelry collections. This impressive diamond eternity ring has been...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern 0.15tcw Triple-Diamond Minimalist Band Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A sleek and refined 18K white gold band set with three round brilliant diamonds, each expertly spaced along a sculptural open-wrap design. This minimalist ring is elegant worn alone ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,720Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Star Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Star Design Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 9.5 grams...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 18k gold 6.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold marquise ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds 2.00ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 5.25 - EU. 16 (50) detailed description: the top of the ring is in a marquise s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Elizabeth Gage Pearl Molton Gold Ring circa 1990
By Elizabet Gage
Located in London, GB
A retro Elizabeth Gage pearl molton gold ring, circa 1990 Designed as a bold heavy 18 karat yellow gold ring of curved organic form - crafted to depict gold in its molton liquid sta...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.75ct 18k gold 6.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond total 0.75ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.5 – EU. 17.75 (56) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide and 1.1 cm h...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Christian Lacroix Silver Citrine and Gemstone “Turtle” Ring, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
An exceptional sculptural ring from Christian Lacroix, circa 1990, showcasing the designer’s signature mix of fantasy and craftsmanship. Cast in 925 sterling silver, the piece is cen...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Silver
Handmade Platinum Certified Oval Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at very elegant sapphire and diamond classic three stone engagement ring crafted in solid platinum. The ring features a gorgeous oval brilliant cut sapphire solitaire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sterling Silver Robert Lee Morris Heart Ring 1990s
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage Sterling Silver Robert Lee Morris Heart Ring 1990s Center Heart on this heavy Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Ring. Approx size 6.5 Hallmarked RLM 925 - This is out of a m...
Sterling Silver
Picchiotti Invisibly Set Diamond and Sapphire Baguette Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Picchiotti ring is composed of 1.76 carats of invisibly set baguette cut diamonds, and 1.81 carats of invisibly set baguette cut sapphires. The gems are set halfway aro...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Floral Twist Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.42 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold twist style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18k Baguette Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring 6cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful cocktail ring done in 18K yellow gold set with approximately 6cttw in tapered and straight baguette cut diamonds. All stones average G-I in color and Vs1-Si1 clarity. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Wave Band Ring Size 6 By Elsa Peretti 2.2 mm Estate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Platinum Wave Band Ring Size 6 By Elsa Peretti 2.2 mm Estate TIF922 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIE...
Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Men's Diamond Cluster Signet Ring, 0.90ct, Size 22
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This Men’s Diamond Cluster Gold Signet Ring is a bold and distinguished piece crafted entirely from 14K yellow gold. Weighing a substantial 14.77 grams, it offers a solid, confident ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
2.40 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ring is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a striking combination of a vibrant red ruby and a brilliant white diamond, creating a timeless and refined contra...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
By Designer Rosior 19.2k White and Yellow Gold Band Ring, Circa 1990
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
A bold expression of contemporary Portuguese jewelry design, this sculptural ring is handcrafted by Rosior in Portugal in rare 19.2-karat gold, the traditional Portuguese gold standa...
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "Sleeping Ring" Small 18K Gold, Ruby and Pearls
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
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Gentleman's 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1990s
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Diamond Gentleman's 18k White Gold Cluster ring, circa 1990s. This very special Gentleman's 18k white gold diamond cluster ring from the 1990s is designed as a large square set with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Celine Diamond Ring. Diamond Solitaire Engagement Pt900 Platinum band. Certified
By Celine
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Celine Diamond Ring. Diamond Solitaire with accents Engagement ring. Certified. Comes with Celine Certificate of Authenticity. Details: Size 5 Pt900 Platinum 0.26ct with F...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.37 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold solitaire twist ring; part of our contemporary jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive con...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Entourage Ring with 1.50ct Old European Cut Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold entourage ring set with a 1.50 ct old European cut diamond, G/H-SI, ring size US 7.75 - EU 18 (57) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide by 9.0 mm...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spark Creations 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Scatter Bombe Ring
By Spark Creations
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful statement of effortless luxury, this diamond-studded dome ring from Spark Creations brings a soft, sculptural glow to the hand. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, the surfa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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.
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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