18K Gold Ring w Venus Intaglio
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hand crafted 21 karat gold ring made with an authentic Carnelian intaglio representing Venus (or
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Signet Rings
Chalcedony, Gold
18K Gold Ring w Venus Intaglio
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hand crafted 21 karat gold ring made with an authentic Carnelian intaglio representing Venus (or
Chalcedony, Gold
21 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Curl
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage fashion ring with a curl, partly braided. The ring is made of 21 karat/875 yellow gold
Yellow Gold
Art Deco Wedding Ring 21 diamonds 2.5 Karat 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
quality and brilliance. The use of white gold to craft this ring adds a touch of sophistication and
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1980s 21 Carats Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Voluminous yellow gold ring set with 2x4 claws
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 21 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 21 karat Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.0 grams Finger to Top of
Yellow Gold
21 Carat Oval Shape Calcidonia Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
21 Carat Oval Shape Calcidonia Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Made , Size 6 Very unique
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
Mabe Pearl 2 Carat 21 Diamond Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold Retro Midcentury Modern
Located in New York, NY
approximately 2 Carats in 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold. The ring is a Diamond and Pearl extravaganza at its
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.52 Carat Total Polki and Rose Cut Diamond Ring 21 Karat Yellow Gold Ornate
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 9 Incredible 21 karat yellow gold and diamond Polki ring makes a bold statement
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Bronze Roman Ring w 21 K accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
style trim in 21 karat gold accent. This geometric patterned ring would make a statement for a man or
18k Gold, Bronze
GIA 5.78 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline with 1.27 Carats Diamond Ring in 21 Karat YG
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Gorgeous ring in 21 Karat yellow gold brushed finished. 5.78 Carat Paraiba-type Tourmaline
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 22k Gold
21k Gold Ring W/ Cornelian Intaglio
Located in Atlanta, GA
An artisan-crafted 21 karat gold ring made with an authentic cornelian intaglio representing Venus
Carnelian, Gold
Unavailable
21 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
By Feri Designer
Located in Valenton, FR
Expertly crafted in exclusive solid 21K Gold Constructed through micro setting with high quality
Diamond, Gold
Unavailable
Exclusive Cocktail Ring 21 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Exclusive statement fashion ring, crafted in 21 Karat solid gold. Its delicate filigree design
Gold
Unavailable
Synthetic Ruby 21 Karat Gold Bombé Ring
Located in Aurora, Ontario
It's not often that you come across a high karat gold ring that's in such great condition for it's
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
21 Karat White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Feri Designer
Located in Valenton, FR
Expertly crafted in 19 grams exclusive solid 21K White Gold Constructed through micro setting with
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable
21 Karat White Diamond Ring
By Feri Designer
Located in Valenton, FR
Expertly crafted in exclusive solid 21K white gold Constructed through micro setting with high
Diamond, White Gold
Rosecut Diamond .21 Carat 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By INGRAM CECIL JEWELRY
Located in Crownsville, MD
Minimal and lovely .21 Carat rosecut diamond engagement ring set in 14K yellow gold. Diamond
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Signet Ring Large #21~#28
By SHIHARA
Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
A classic square signet ring made of 18 karat yellow gold. The signet surface and inside the ring
18k Gold
Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bridal Wedding Band Ring, Stack #21
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Bridal wedding band ring. Brown diamond set in 18K Gold. Simplicity With A Twist ring design
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Signet Ring Small #21~#28
By SHIHARA
Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, JP
with the surface of the ring band which is matte. Japan Size #21~#28 Signet top measurements: 11.5mm x
18k Gold
Demantoid Garnet Zircon 22 Karat-21 Karat Solid Gold Bezel Bridal Fashion Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Geometric Bezel bridal fashion ring is a one-of-a-kind 21k gold ring set with natural blue zircons
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Zircon, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 21 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Men's Ring
Located in London, London
SETTING SPECIFICATIONS Gold Purity: 18K Yellow Gold 750 Weight: 20.8 grams Size: N 1/2 Hallmarks
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21 Karat White Gold Diamond Women Pearl Ring by Feri
By Feri Designer
Located in Valenton, FR
Expertly crafted in 15 grams exclusive solid 21K White Gold Constructed through micro setting with
Diamond, White Gold
White Opal 22 Karat-21 Karat Gold Bezel Band Fashion Ring One-Of-A-Kind
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Custom listing. One-of-a-kind handmade 21 Karat gold band fashion ring. White opals are bezel set
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Piaget Possession 18 Karat Yellow Gold 21 Grams Diamond Rotating Ring
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Weight 21 gr. Retail / List Price Ring Size 8 size
18 Karat Yellow Gold 21, 10 Carat Rubellite Cocktail Ring by Jochen Leën IGI Cert
By Jochen Leën
Located in Antwerp, BE
18K Yellow gold ring, featuring a deep pink Rubellite of 21.10 ct. Oval cut measuring 17.8 x
Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Jadeite 21 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Estate jadeite and 21-karat yellow gold ring circa 1970. The facts you want to know are listed
Jade, Yellow Gold
Salvini .21 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Salvini
Located in Southampton, PA
intricate features and charming sparkle, Salvini introduced this magnificent ring which is executed with
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21 Karat Yellow Gold Black and Red Enamel Coil Wrap Ring Modern
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Black and red enamel coil ring fashioned in 21 karat yellow gold. The ring features black and red
Yellow Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Yellow Gold and .21 Carat Diamond Gypsy Set Stackable Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold and diamond gypsy set stackable band ring. This ring features a slightly
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist Jabel 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 21 Diamond Three Row Band Ring
By Jabel
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 18 karat yellow gold band ring is a distinctive creation by the esteemed designer Jabel, known
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.21 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Women's Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Two hearts. One timeless love story. Crafted in luminous 14k white gold, this NEW wedding band
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
12 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring 21 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
12 Carat Oval Shape Ethiopian Opal Cocktail Ring 21 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Made , Size 5.5 Very
Opal, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21 Karat Yellow Gold and 1.10 Carat Mine Cut Diamond Ring 8.17 Grams
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful ring is made in 21k yellow gold, and it features a 1.10-carat mine-cut diamond at
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ancient Byzantine Cabochon Garnet High Karat Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This early Byzantine ring, circa 5th-6th centuries CE, is finely crafted in 21 Karat gold. The ring
Garnet
Green Jadeite Jade 21 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Green jadeite jade and 21-karat yellow gold ring circa 1990. Clear and concise information you
Jade, Yellow Gold
Vintage Linda Lee Johnson 21 Karat Gold OM Ring
By Linda Lee Johnson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Linda Lee Johnson 21 Karat Gold OM Ring. Crafted in 21 karat yellow gold with Linda Lee
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 21 Karat Gold Men’s Ring with Elongated Jade
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 21kt. gold men’s ring with elongated jade. Tested positive for 21kt. gold. Finger Size (UK
Gold
Retro 1960s 21 Carat Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Important retro ring, its setting is formed by 2 x 2 large gold
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Pearl Ring 21 Karat Gold Dangling Freshwater Beads Intricate Handmade
Located in New York, NY
Dangling Fresh water Pearls Ring Silver overtone 21kt. yellow gold 6.9 grams. Current ring size
Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold .21 carat Diamond & Multi-Colored Gemstone Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just an amazing ring!! There is a large Marquise Ctirine showcased that measures 7.2 x 4
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Metro .21 Carat Round Diamond Band Stacking Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metro band ring features approximately .21 carats of bright, icy white round brilliant diamonds prong
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Gold Double Lions Head Ring with .21 Carat Diamond
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold ring is a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Pave Band, 18 Karat Yellow Gold DGA Wide Band W 21 Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
This amazing estate ring is handcrafted from 18 karat gold and highlights 3 rows of vertical
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosecut Diamond .21 Carat 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By INGRAM CECIL JEWELRY
Located in Crownsville, MD
Minimal and lovely .21 Carat rosecut diamond engagement ring set in 14K yellow gold. Diamond
Diamond, 14k Gold
Versace 21 Greek Mythology Medusa Yellow Gold 21 Karat
By Atelier Versace
Located in Geneva, CH
An iconic Versace ring, this beautiful ring crafted in 21 K yellow gold. The ring is is
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Demantoid Garnet Zircon 22 Karat-21 Karat Solid Gold Bezel Bridal Fashion Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Geometric Bezel bridal fashion ring is a one-of-a-kind 21k gold ring set with natural blue zircons
Garnet, Zircon, Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold .21 Carat Pave Diamond Curved Wedding Band Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
gold and weigh 2.6 grams. This ring features (21) natural round brilliant cut diamonds that are
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Heart Shape 18 Karat Yellow Gold 21 Round Diamond Vintage Legacy Cocktail Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
A vintage natural diamond cocktail gold ring with a romantic design in 18 karat yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ornate .52 Carat Emerald and .21 Carat Diamond Fashion Ring. 14 Karat Gold
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
hue. The .21 carat total weight diamonds are I1-I3; J-K-L quality. The 14 karat yellow gold ring
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21 Carat Aquamarine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cage Style Cocktail Ring
Located in QLD , AU
has a life of its own. 14k yellow gold compliments this gemstone perfectly. Ring size is US-6.5, UK
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Diamond Briolettes 22-21 Karat Gold Three-Stone Fashion Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
or stacked with our Popcorn Garnet ring for a grander look. ---22k solid recycled gold, 21k solid
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, 18k G...
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Citrine and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional 1960s ring showcases a sleek, high-polish 18K yellow gold setting that perfectly frames an 18-carat, emerald-cut citrine with vibrant orangey hues. The citrine is su...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum 18.36 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the captivating Platinum 18.36 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring. • Stunning 18.36-carat aquamarine center stone • Sparkling round diamonds (0.18 ca...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
$34,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Victorian Style Apx 4.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond high jewelry ring. Center round rose cut diamond, approximately 4.50ct but faces up like a 5ct diamond. Approximately I/J color and VS clarit...
Diamond, Silver
Steven Battelle 16.8 Carat Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high-grade almost flawless deep pink Mozambique pink tourmaline 13 x 18 mm cabochon is held in a spiral carved and fluted 4 prong setting atop a substantial split double spiral mot...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst set up high upon this ring is a gorgeous purple stone held in simple claws. Modelled in 9carat gold and has an open work gallery. Hallmarked Birmingham 1972. Ring Size:...
Amethyst, Gold
Vintage Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant cocktail ring has been set with a rectangular aquamarin in stepcut. It is mounted in a 14 kt whitegold shank . The ring shoulders have been set with small diamonds. The ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
Behold a stunning masterpiece of elegance: a breathtaking aquamarine ring, meticulously crafted in lustrous platinum. At the heart of this exquisite design lies a captivating aquamar...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
19.58 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated aquamarine and diamond ring. Emerald cut 19.58ct center aqua with two round brilliant cut side diamonds in a handmade 1950's platinum setting. 1 emerald cut blue ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$3,430Sale Price / item|30% Off
Galaxy Confetti Diamond Cigar Band, 8.4mm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 1 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning Galaxy satin finished 14k yellow gold flush set cigar band dripping with diamonds is from our Confetti Collection. The cigar band shape and the creative setting of the ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$23,990
A 22ct gold diamond ring
Located in London, GB
A 22ct gold diamond flush-set ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.84 carats, accompanied by GIA report, stating the diamond to be of O-P colour and VS1 clarity, flush-se...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1925s Art Deco 2 Carat Emeralds 2.20 Carat Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco ring, its entire platinum setting is closed set on its top with a Colombian emerald- cut emerald and an antique- cut diamond. This duo of gems is s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$3,640Sale Price / item|48% Off
5ct Tanzanite Forget Me Knot Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Ohliguer Forget Me Knot Tanzanite ring Natural vibrant blue/ purple Tanzanite 5ct Emerald cut 18ct yellow gold Made to your custom size Unisex Custom Made to order Every OH...
Tanzanite, 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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