GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Very Light Green VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.55 grams
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Very Light Green VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.55 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mesmerizing 6.49ct Garnet and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Color grade: Pinkish Purple changing to Purplish Pink Side stone: 16 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Light Green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Pink Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Triangle Diamonds Carat weight: 0.095 ct (02 pcs) Color: F
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow VVS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
ct (19 Pcs ) Color: Pink Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3)Side Marquise Diamonds Carat weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.98 Carat Light Pinkish Brown SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Clarity: SI2 Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Pink Diamonds Carat weight: 0.16 ct Color: F
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.52 Carat Fancy Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: Pink Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Side Marquise Diamonds Carat weight: 0.678 ct (10 pcs
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Diamond Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring, Circa 1870
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1870 This is a Victorian cluster ring crafted
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
AGL Certified 1.15 Carat Light Pinkish Brown SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Pink Diamonds Carat weight: 0.06 ct (28 pcs) Color: F Clarity: VS1
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Light Green Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.191 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White and Black Gold Large Flower Cocktail Ring Approx 30ct Sapphire and Dia
Located in Boca Raton, FL
pink sapphires, accented by 3 carats of natural white diamonds for a bold, elegant finish
Diamond, Pink Sapphire
1 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Fancy 18K Gold Colour-Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
round fancy intense pink diamond engagement ring was drawn up with that compatibility in mind. BoA (Kwon
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Halo Diamond 11.66 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Ring. Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750. Stones- Genuine Rhodolite Garnet 11.66
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural Tourmaline Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø5.5 /3g
Located in SE
total weight of diamonds ca.0.2 ctw. Color ca. F,G / VS. All stones with open backs. Size: Ø 5.5 US
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
4.81 Carat Blue Zircon Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.81 Carat Blue Zircon Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Blue Zircon is a natural stone
Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.00 Ct Untreated Tourmaline 3.00 Ct Mine antique Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
1890/1900 ca Large statement ring designed upon the main stone as classy cluster to surpass time as a
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,388Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spiritual Jewellery Star Yellow Orange Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14K Pendant (Matching Earrings and Ring Available) Weight 1.74 gram Diamond 5-Round 57-0,03-4/6- Blue
14k Gold
Enchanting 0.05ct Natural Diamond & Akoya Pearl Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
any occasion. Condition: Pre-owned Metal: 18K White Gold Main stone: 3 pieces Akoya Pearl Main
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Round Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Round Natural Opal Cocktail Ring with Diamonds all around the stone 18 Karat White Gold Estate
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Morganite & Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band, 14k Oval 1.85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Genuine Morganite Carat: 1.75ct Cut: Oval Color: Pink Size: 9mm x 7mm
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 1.74 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: Pink Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Side Half Moon Diamonds Carat weight: 0.29 ct (02 pcs
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.21 Carat Fancy Grayish Yellowish Green SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: Pink Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Marquis Diamonds Carat weight: 0.312ct (10 pcs
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kunzite and Diamond Art Deco Dress Ring in Platinum, UK, Circa 1990
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A KUNZITE AND DIAMOND DRESS RING in platinum. A refined platinum dress ring set with a finely cut
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.81 Carat Very Light Yellow Green SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.545 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.83 Carat Fancy Light Pinkish Brown VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: Pink Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Side Marquise Diamonds Carat weight: 0.491 ct (12 pcs
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.52 Carat Fancy Light Gray Blue VVS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
) Color: Pink Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Side Emerald Diamonds Carat weight: 0.207 ct (02 pcs
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
ALGT Certified Toi et Moi 5.84 crt Tourmalines and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
: Diamonds Precious stones: Verdelite Tourmaline, Rubellite Tourmaline 3. Design & Style: cocktail ring 4
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Fancy Light Green Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: Pink Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 1.307 ct (16 pcs) Color: F
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara 1.65ct Oval Morganite Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
charming peach hue. The flanking round diamonds elevate the beauty of this morganite solitaire ring
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
HARAKH 7/8CT Colorless Diamond and Tourmaline Cascade 18KT Gold Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the JOY of experiencing a gushing waterfall, this diamond cluster ring is studded with
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Luxurious 3.53ct Garnet and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
weight: 3.12ct Shape: Cushion Color: Orangy Brown changing to Pink Side stone: 18 pcs Diamonds Side
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.01 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
balanced fancy yellow light of this pink diamond and diamond engagement ring mirror that attention to
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.28 Carat Fancy light Yellowish Green I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 6.87 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat Very Light Green Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: Pink Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Side Marquise Diamonds Carat weight: 0.364 ct (08 pcs
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elongated Cushion Cut Color Change Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 4 Carats. Beautiful Art Deco Inspired Color Change Garnet Diamond Engagement Ring
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
White Gold Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Vintage Ballerina Halo Ring 14k 4.80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Round Color: Pink Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.60ctw Cut: Baguette Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size: 8mmMain Stone Carat Weight: 3.7 CaratsSecondary Stone: DiamondTotal Diamond
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Angara Natural Cushion Morganite Halo Ring with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/>Total Diamond Weight: 0.35 CaratsSetting Style: Prong SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold
Colorful 18k White Gold Halo Crown Ring with 1.64 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds side stones of total: 0.20 ct. cut: round brilliant color: pink clarity: VS total carat weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$989Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring in Art Deco Style with Central Sapphire, Tourmaline and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Surrounding stones: Diamonds: weight - (3 pieces x 0.03 ct) 0.09 ct total, F/VS, round brilliant cut. 💍Item
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980’s 18ct Gold Contemporary Blue Topaz & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
18ct gold with pretty, natural, brilliant cut diamond shoulders. Face of the ring measures approx
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Tourmalines and Diamonds Wide Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Tourmaline in the center and 4 princess cut pink tourmalines and 4 brilliant-cut Diamonds. This gorgeous
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver,...
$11,960Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Saltwater Fancy Color Pearls and Fine White Diamond Modernist Ring.
Located in Aspen, CO
scintillation that 3 cts of diamonds can present to the wearer. What one realizes gazing at this ring is that
White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Neil Lane Morganite Diamond Halo Ring - Rose Gold 14k Oval 2.4ctw Cathedral
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Oval Color: Light Pink Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Spinel Tourmaline Diamond Art Deco Ring - 14k Oval 3.25ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
) Condition: Pre-Owned Condition Note: The diamonds have some minor chips but they do not affect the ring
Diamond, Spinel, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Purple Violet Amethyst & Ruby and Diamond Halo Set Art Deco Style Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This beautiful and striking amethyst ring features an approx. 2 carats emerald cut amethyst stone
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Wagner Cove" Fancy Colored Diamonds Simon Ardem New York Fall Collection Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
bezel set fancy brown cushion cut between. Center stone is .85ct Orange-Brown VS2 Cushion cut diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Multi Pearl and Diamond Branch Motif Statement Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Stone Count: 11 Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.20 CTW Ring Total Weight: 13.3 grams Ring Size: 8
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Carat Weight: 3.7 CaratsSecondary Stone: DiamondTotal Diamond Weight: 0.44 Carats
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
$3,999Sale Price|20% Off
14k Two tone Gold Halo Ring 3.92 ct Natural Rubellite & Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 14k pink and white gold with
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Cushion 5.7 ct Morganite Crossover Ring with Diamond in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
you with the package.Product Description: Cushion Morganite Crossover Ring with Diamond
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Platinum Palladium Diamonds Emerald Ring Aenea Jewellery
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
different stones. Please contact us for an individual offer. Lead time 3-4 weeks after order & payment
Palladium, Platinum
Rose Gold Morganite & Diamond Ring, 18k Oval Cut 4.93ctw Halo-Inspired Swirl
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information: Genuine Morganite Carat: 4.60ct Cut: Oval Color: Pink Size: 12mm x
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Secondary Stone: DiamondTotal Diamond Weight: 0.03 CaratsSetting Style: Prong
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold
Oval Cut Kunzite, Diamond, and Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
enchanting allure. Adding a unique touch to the design, pink pearl accents grace the sides of the ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Myanmar Heart Shape Red Spinel Ring and Pendant - 18K Gold with Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
& Pink ◆ WEIGHT OF HEART SHAPE SPINEl: 2.1 Ct ◆ TOTAL WEIGHT OF SPINELS: 3 Ct ◆ WEIGHT OF DIAMOND: 0.511
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Trio Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stone, adding to the overall sparkle. Designed in 14K white gold, this pearl and diamond cluster ring
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1948 Halo Ring natural 2ct Rubellite 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K GoldSilver Ø8US /5.35gr
Located in SE
76-year-old Halo Ring decorated with a Rubellite of fancy square cabochon cut and Diamonds. Swedish
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Silver
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 diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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