22 Karat Gold Brilliant Cut diamond Ring 1.30 Carat total weight
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
22k gold wobbly ring with brilliant cut diamonds 1.30cts approximate carat weight, hand made in Notting Hill, London by renowned British jeweller Malcolm Betts.
Diamond, 22k Gold
David Zoltan South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
David Zoltan Ring The ring is 18K Yellow Gold, 22K Yellow Gold and Platinum.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Plat...
$3,800Sale Price|34% Off
Emerald and 22 Karat Gold Vintage Filigree Dangle Earring and Ring Set
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Their light weight make this pair of dangle earrings very wearable. Ring is 22k gold with a hammered, rustic texture and a matching, bezel set rose-cut Emerald (0.46 carat weight).
Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ancient Etruscan 22ct Gold Scarab Ring, Italy, Circa 4th-5th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
A gold ring with a scarab of a bull. Etruscan, 4th - 5th Century BC. Ring size 8 The scarab measures 2cm x 1,4cm x 1.2cm The gold ring is original.
Gold, 22k Gold
GIA Certified 10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Discover the GIA Certified 10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, a timeless masterpiece of elegance, sophistication, and exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring a 10-carat emerald-cut diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
GIA Certified 8 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Discover the GIA Certified 8 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, a timeless masterpiece of elegance, sophistication, and exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring an 8-carat emerald-cut diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Malerie's Lover Diamond 22 Karat Gold Overlay Silver Cocktail Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Malerie’s Lover'… The essence of classic Jaipur design is reimagined in this fabulous statement ring featuring dazzling Single Cut Diamonds. - Single Cut White Diamonds. - S...
Diamond, Silver, Gold, 22k Gold
Zolotas Cabochon Ruby 22 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Finish Gypsy Ring
By Zolotas
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A bold and richly crafted statement ring, this Zolotas cabochon ruby gypsy ring is fashioned in luxurious 22 karat yellow gold with a hand-hammered finish that enhances its artisanal...
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,995 / item
1/10oz South African Coin Ring with Diamond Halo
Located in Sugar Land, TX
✱ MADE TO ORDER ✱ ♥ Coin Information ♥ Details: South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Obverse: Paul Kruger Reverse: Antelope Metal: Gold Weight: 1/10OZ Year: Varies Composition: .9...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1/10OZ Lady Liberty Diamond Coin Ring with Nugget Band
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Coin: Lady Liberty Obverse: Lady Liberty Holding Branch & Torch Reverse: Flying Eagle Precious Metal Content: 1/10OZ Fine Gold Denomination: $5 Coin Metal:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Granulation Filigree Byzantine Flower Ring with Tourmaline & Diamonds 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Flower shape Byzantine ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a Tourmaline center and a brilliant cut diamond in each petal. This breathtaking ring is created using the trad...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1.31 Carat GIA Certified Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Edwardian engagement ring featuring a 1.31 carat old mine cut diamond. The diamond is GIA graded I color and SI-1 in clarity. The ring is further set with old mine cut diamonds in ...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum
$31,600Sale Price|20% Off
3.39 Carat Natural Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique, beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted ring features an amazing and rare 3.39 carat natural Padparadscha sapphire. Showing off a gorgeous orangy pink color and...
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold Oval Rose Cut Colombian Emerald Ring, 21.6cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
An elegant study in color and craftsmanship, this Faye Kim ring showcases an oval rose-cut Colombian emerald set in 22 karat gold. The emerald’s vibrant green is softly framed by a h...
Emerald, 22k Gold
Ancient Viking 22kt Gold Spiral Serpent Ring - circa 9th/11th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Circa 9th/11th Century AD. Finger size: 8.5. Weight: 6.4. The ring, made of 22-karat gold, can be dated around the 9th – 10th century and ascribed to Viking manufacture, whi...
Gold, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 7.7 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 22 Karat Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A limpid pale blue 12mm round aquamarine cabochon is set in a handmade ancient-inspired "4 point with jawan" high karat gold setting atop a comfortable tapered matte-finish shank wit...
Aquamarine, 22k Gold
GIA Certified 15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Discover the GIA Certified 15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, a breathtaking masterpiece of grandeur, sophistication, and timeless elegance. Featuring an awe-inspiring 15-carat emera...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...
$432Sale Price / item|21% Off
22 Karat Gold Vermeil Diaspora Starfish Ring by Chee Lee Designs
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Gold Vermeil Diaspora Starfish Ring by Chee Lee Designs This Dome-shaped ring is embossed with a starfish, another celestial symbol that represents infinite divine love, an...
22k Gold, Vermeil
Large Opal Cabochon 22 Karat Gold Ring with Intricate Granular Detail
Located in Berkeley, CA
This gorgeous intricate jelly opal ring dazzles in 22K yellow gold. Detailed and shiny the gold glows with spirals and swirls in a traditional Balinese fashion.
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Discover the GIA Certified 10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, a timeless masterpiece of elegance, sophistication, and exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring a 10-carat emerald-cut diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...
GIA Certified 8 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Discover the GIA Certified 8 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, a timeless masterpiece of elegance, sophistication, and exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring an 8-carat emerald-cut diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...
GIA Certified 15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Discover the GIA Certified 15 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, a timeless masterpiece of elegance, sophistication, and exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring a magnificent 15-carat emer...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...
Chrome Hearts Baby Classic Floral Cross Pave Diamond 22 Karat Gold Ring
By Chrome Hearts
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: Authentic Chrome Hearts Baby Classic Floral Cross ring crafted in gold and accented with brilliant pavé-set natural diamonds. One of the brand’s most recognizable and co...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$344Sale Price / item|20% Off
22 Karat Gold Vermeil Puff Ring by Chee Lee New York
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
This fun 22 Karat Gold Vermeil Puff Ring is a spin on a classic shape, designed for the modern jewelry lover who appreciates timeless pieces with a sophisticated edge. Size 6.5- R...
22k Gold, Vermeil
GIA Certified 8 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Discover the GIA Certified 8 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Halo Ring, crafted in 18K gold. A rare and radiant masterpiece of luxury and elegance. Experience the pinnacle of op...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of Centaur 2nd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 17 x 15 mm Ring Size: 8 Weight: 9,87 gr The ring, attributable to Roman production in the 2nd century, is composed of an essential yellow gold setti...
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
22 Karat Gold Vermeil Shrimp Ring by Chee Lee New York
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
This regal domed-shaped Shrimp Ring is a classic design for the modern jewelry enthusiast who appreciates timeless pieces with a sophisticated edge. Wear it alone or pair it with ou...
22k Gold, Vermeil
1993 1/20OZ Fine Gold Panda Ring with Polished Square Bezel
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Country: China Gold Content: 1/20 OZ Purity: .999 Denomination: 5 Yuan Year: 1993 Obverse: Temple of Heaven in Beijing encircled by the phrase “People’s Republi...
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
GIA Certified 18 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Discover the GIA Certified 18 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Halo Ring, crafted in 18K gold. A rare and radiant masterpiece of luxury and elegance. Experience the pinnacle of op...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Emilio Jewelry 22 Karat Gold Hand Hammered 3.22 Carat Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring natural pear shape champagne and white diamonds vvs-vs2 clarity, have been set in a organic fre...
Diamond, 22k Gold
$2,695 / item
1/10oz South African Coin Ring with Rope Bezel Frame
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Details: South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Obverse: Paul Kruger Reverse: Antelope Metal: Gold Weight: 1/10OZ Type: Coin Year: Varies Composition: .9167 Gold ...
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Bronze Signet Ring with 22 Karat Gold Bezel
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman carved bronze signet ring (1st-4th century AD) with newly added 22k yellow gold bezel.
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
22 Karat Gold Ring with Round Tanzanite 2.04 Carat
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
22ct gold ring with round tanzanite 2.04cts hand made in Notting Hill, London by British jeweller Malcolm Betts. A beautiful example of the blueish purple colour of this special ston...
Tanzanite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 25.90 Ct Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 3.30 Diamond Rare ring
Located in Napoli, IT
A wonder to behold An exceptional and quite unique Victorian period statement ring hand crafted of solid 22 KT gold, marked, 1880 ca. shank later replacement Chrysoberyl, one of the ...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 22k Gold
GIA 2.65 carat Fancy Deep Orangy Yellow Marquise cut diamond solitaire ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The marquise cut enhances the stone’s presence, elongating the finger while showcasing the diamond’s rich color and brilliance through its graceful, tapered silhouette. Set in subst...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baroque Pearl with Diamond and Gold Ribbon Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Exceptional, natural Freshwater Baroque Pearl "illusion" set with Diamond and 22k yellow gold ribbon mounted on a signature sterling silver square ring band.
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
$311Sale Price / item|20% Off
22 Karat Gold Vermeil Unsquared Signet Ring by Chee Lee New York
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
This 22K Gold Vermeil Unsquared Signet Ring is a twist on a classic design.
22k Gold, Vermeil
22 Karat Yellow Gold 14.85 Carat Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold 14.85 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring The stately solitaire ruby oval domed cabochon is brilliantly juxtaposed by the vivid definements in the 22k goldwork.
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$456Sale Price / item|20% Off
22 Karat Gold Vermeil Celestial Cluster Ring by Chee Lee Designs
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Gold Vermeil Celestial Cluster Ring by Chee Lee Designs Have an intergalactic experience with this “Stellar” creation made of 22 Karat Gold Vermeil. Size 7- Ring Size is c...
Gold, 22k Gold, Vermeil
Michael Zobel Opalized Octopus Diamond Gold Platinum Statement Heirloom Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
We are privileged and delighted to offer you this Beautiful Modernist Opalized Octopus and Diamond Ring; artist signed: Michael Zobel from a private collection of the designer, artis...
Beryl, Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
Antique 16th Century 20kt Gold Ring with Ruby and Enamel (Lithuanian-Polish)
Located in Braintree, GB
A rare surviving example from the mid-to-late 16th century, this Poland–Lithuania Commonwealth ring is crafted in high-purity 20-karat gold and features remnants of its original enam...
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
Emilio Jewelry 22 Karat Gold Hand Hammered Ancient Cut Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring 5 ancient cut multi color sapphires, totally approximately 3.50 carats. Each stone is totally un...
Sapphire, 22k Gold
$311Sale Price|20% Off
22 Karat Gold Vermeil Smooth Wrapped Horn Ring by Chee Lee New York
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
The design of the Wrapped Horn Ring is an homage to the horn as a symbol of protection and prosperity. Sophisticated and bold, this will quickly become the piece you reach for time...
22k Gold, Vermeil
Coomi Trinity Mandarin Garnet Ring Set in 20 Karat Gold
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Trinity ring set in 20K Yellow Gold. 7.96cts Garnet, and 1.34cts Diamonds. 1inch/0.50inch. 7.96cts Garnet 1.34cts Diamonds 20K Yellow Gold
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Bezel Set Oval Cut Citrine Solitaire Ring in Hammered 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning citrine solitaire ring is a bold and radiant celebration of warm, fiery color, centered around a beautifully oval-cut citrine that blazes with a rich, deeply saturated ...
Citrine, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Gold Ring with Cushion Shaped Colombian Emerald 4.17 Carat
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
22k gold ring with cushion shaped emerald 4.17cts handmade in Notting Hill London by British jewellery designer Malcolm Betts. 7mm wide, heavy hammered 22K gold set with this stunni...
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Carving Ring, Center Diamond Rose Cut, 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An Emerald Carving Ring with a Diamond Rose Cut in the middle, in 22 Karat Yellow Gold. Diamond Weight: 0.75 carats, Total Weight: 18.08 grams, Ring Size US 5.75.
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1907 Signet Unisex Ring Carnelian solid 23K Gold US11.5 /11.4 gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring for Men or Women crafted in solid 23K Gold with dark Red plate of Carnelian stone 13 mm x 10 mm x 2.75 deep / ca 3 ct. Stone has well polished flat surface. Shoulders wit...
Carnelian, 22k Gold
1902 Antique European Ring solid 20K Gold Ø 6.75 US / 5.3 gr
Located in SE
Old ring in solid 20K Yellow Gold. Hand - engraved contentious floral ornament on the band. Unisex type, if that's your size... Made in Sweden. Hallmarked 20K. Unknown workshop ,cit...
22k Gold
22 Karat Gold Vermeil Puffy Washer Ring by Chee Lee New York
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
Every day fun design, this 22 Karat Gold Vermeil Puffy Washer Ring is a spin on a classic shape, designed for the modern jewelry lover who appreciates timeless pieces with a sophisti...
22k Gold, Vermeil
Granulation Four Petal Flower Byzantine Ring with Aquamarine Diamonds 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine four-petal flower cocktail ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring an Aquamarine center and two brilliant cut diamonds on the petals. Granulation and Filigree techn...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 22 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Petrvs Lion and Ox Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Yurman Material: 22K yellow gold and sterling silver Ring Size: 9.75 Weight: 23.55 grams
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Hancocks 2.38ct Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Diamond Set Ring in 22ct Gold
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Maker: Hancocks Summary: 2.38ct Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Diamond Set Ring in 22ct Gold Description: An old cut fancy colour diamond set ring in 22ct yellow gold by Hancocks. The han...
Yellow Diamond, 22k Gold
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Cat's-Eye Platinum Moonstone Yellow Gold Swivel Ring, Denise Betesh 2023
By Denise Betesh
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Swivel Ring handfabricated by acclaimed jewelry maker Denise Betesh, showcasing a magnificent natural 5.27 carat platinum cat's-eye moonstone sugarloaf cabochon bezel-s...
Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
THE KNOT OF HERCULES Authentic Roman Glass Bead 2nd Century AD 22kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
This refined 22 kt gold ring is centred around an authentic Roman glass bead dating back to the 2nd / 3rd century AD, its deep blue surface carrying the silent traces of nearly two m...
22k Gold
Hancocks 1.56ct Antique Russian Emerald Set in a Contemporary 22ct Gold Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A striking emerald and yellow gold ring by Hancocks, centred with an old rectangular step cut Russian emerald weighing 1.56ct and with no oil treatment, bezel set within a finely han...
Emerald, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 22 Karat Gold 6.55 Carat Rubellite Ring, Size 6.5
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 22 Karat Gold Rubellite Ring is evocative of a traditional signet ring, but with a modern twist. The vibrant ruby color makes for a spectacular centerpiece in this ring's ...
Rubelite, Gold, 22k 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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