Bespoke Halo Mount for 3-5 Carat Yellow White Diamond Oval Shape Platinum Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Setting Platinum Yellow Diamond Halo for 3–5 Carat Oval Center A stunning double halo diamond engagement ring setting, crafted in platinum, desig...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...
Platinum Diamond GIA 3.50 Carat No Heat Pink Oval Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PLATINUM IS FOREVER PICTURES DON'T DO ANY JUSTICE! THIS RING IS A ONE OF Size- 5 3/4. FREE SIZING!!!!
1940s 14K Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Flip Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: grams Diamond Details: Side Stone Details: Ruby, Sapphire and Diamonds. All Nat...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval White Icy Jade Marquise Diamond Unique Engagement Ring in Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alternating Oval white jade, round brilliant diamonds and marquise rubies create an alluring pattern across the top of this elegant and distinctive ring. Product Specifications: - 9...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
.50 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50cttw Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS Side Stone ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Hand Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Halo Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 3-12. Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco influenced princess cut diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine 8.50 Carat Bespoke 18 Karat White Gold 3 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke magnificent 8.50 Carat Fancy Oval Cut Blue Aquamarine Dress / Engagement Ring surrounded by round diamonds half halo on both sides with tapering baguette diamonds also surr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,960Sale Price|20% Off
Sonya K. 2.504ct Untreated Purple Sapphire Ring in 18K White Gold
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant. Versatile. Authentically Rare. At SONYA K., we believe in creating pieces that invite personal expression. Our stackable rings are designed to be layered, mixed, and transf...
Ruby, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold
ALGT Certified 4.34 Carat Vivid/ Deep Purplish Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Gemstones: Diamonds: brilliant-cut Precious stones: Vivis Deep Purplish Pink Sapphire 3. Design & Style: Engagement ring 4.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Illusion Cluster Three Stone Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cluster ruby diamond three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Five Stone Diamond Ruby Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Modern Vintage Inspired Five Stone Engagement Band Made With Rubies and Diamonds in 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Three Stone Real Ruby Engagement Ring in 18k Solid White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Three Stone Engagement Ring With Diamonds Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.72 carats and diamonds of 0.5 carat.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Inspired Vintage-Style Ruby & Diamond 3-Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Key Features: ❤️ Center Stone: Natural Ruby 0.72 ct. 💎 Side Stones: Diamonds 0.25 total carat weight 🔷 Setting: Classic 3-Stone Design ⚜️ Metal: Yellow Gold 🏛 Design Inspiration: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 3/4 Carat TCW Modern Diamond & Ruby Target Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Art Deco Style 3/4 Carat Modern Cut Diamond & Untested Ruby Target Halo Engagement Ring Center is measuring approximately .70 Carat, Modern Cut, 8 pieces of Diamonds on sides, 3/4 C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Three Stone Ring with Diamonds Wedding Gemstone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and diamond designer three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band - 14k Oval 1.73ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $150 or Down 2 sizes for $100 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.01ct Cut: Oval St...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Burmese Ruby OMC Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The top of the ring is 14mm from N to S (the length of the 3 ruby halo design).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Square .74ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Square Co...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 1.10 Carat Ruby and 0.48 Carat Diamond, Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone of this antique cushion cut ruby ring in yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Round Ruby Celtic Knot Engagement Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 5mmMain Stone Carat ...
Ruby, Gold
$4,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Oval Ruby and Marquise Diamond Butterfly Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by Komorebi — the gentle light that filters through leaves, it captures the quiet beauty of nature and the soft layers of light and shadow. Each piece is designed with grac...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Emerald-Cut Ruby Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: Emerald ShapeMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 6x4mmMain St...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$6,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Multi Color Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphire 3 Rings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features an EMERAL...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$900Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist Ruby & Sapphire Five Stone Stackable Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features vibrant round and baguette-cut natural rubies and round blue sapphires totaling 0.52 carats, set in 14k white gold.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18K Gold Cushion Burma Ruby Weighing 2.10 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Key Features: Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone: Cushion Burma Cabochon Ruby Ruby Weight: 2.10 Carats Accent Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 0.30 Carats Ring Size: 7 (Resiza...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French 2.05 Carat Diamond and Oval Cut Ruby Color Doublet Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 2.05 carat diamond, ruby coloured doublet (artificial) and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and esta...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Oval Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond in 14K Solid Gol
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Medium Pinkish RedMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 6x4mmMain Stone ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Statement Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three stone ring showcases three oval-cut natural rubies totaling 0.89 carats, Crafted in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,673Sale Price|40% Off
Gold Ring with Natural Raw Ruby Crystal Size 7.75 US unique engagement lotr
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is built around a ruby that was never cut to obey. It holds its original hexagonal shape, its lines, cracks, and mineral memory intact. Sourced in Thailand and weighing 7.1...
Crystal, Ruby, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian Crossover GIA 1.10ct Ruby & Old Mine DIAMOND Three Stone 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Antique Crossover GIA 1.10ct Ruby & Old Mine Cushion DIAMOND Three Stone 14K Gold Ring A distinctively stunning 1900s delight measuring 3/4 inch long and exotically lovely...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1905 Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 8.7.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
It is important to choose pieces that are appropriate for your lifestyle, especially important with an engagement ring or other piece that might be worn daily for an extended period ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unique Art Deco Ruby Emerald Three Stone Style Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unique Art Deco Ruby Emerald Three Stone Style Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald and ruby of 2.58 carats.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring 0.6 ct. Ruby 0.5 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
It is important to choose pieces that are appropriate for your lifestyle, especially important with an engagement ring or other piece that might be worn daily for an extended period ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique fancy Ring solid 18K Rose Gold 25 Rubies Diamonds US 4.75 /3 gr
Located in SE
Old Ring in solid 18K Rose Gold with plain band. Round Crown Ø 12 mm x 3 mm deep with slightly convex surface is decorated with 25 pave set natural Rubies and Diamonds, all stones of...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
$1,140Sale Price / item|35% Off
Pear Shape Rubies 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Two Stone Engagement Ring. Pear Cut Ruby Ring. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 3 g. depends from size.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$936Sale Price / item|50% Off
Rainbow gemstones engagement ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
LGBT Pride Rainbow Lab Sapphires Ring. Unisex Wedding Engagement Jewelry. Metal type: 14kt solid gold Weight 3 g depends from size Gemstones: Lab gemstones: ruby - red, sapphire -...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.07 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring NO HEAT
Located in Chicago, IL
The band is delicately set with fine white diamonds, enhancing the vibrancy of the center stone without overpowering it. Mozambique has become one of the most important sources for ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1.70 Carat Thai Ruby Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive unheated ruby engagement ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 14K Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Pearl Harem Ring
Located in Venice, CA
There are 2 rubies (2.5 mm), 4 sapphires (2.25 mm), 3 pearls (2.25 mm) and 4 demantoid garnets (an apple-green colored stone from Russia, 2.25 mm each).
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful four - stones Ring, likely German, hand-made ca. 1920s -1930s.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.5US / 3.1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with oval cut and polished lab made rosy Red Ruby 10 mm x 7.5 mm x 4.5 mm deep / circa 3 ct .
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1938 Halo Ring natural 1ct Ruby 1ctw Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS7.25 /4.5gr
Located in SE
It is important to choose pieces that are appropriate for your lifestyle, especially important with an engagement ring or other piece that might be worn daily for an extended period ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1968 Finnish Ring Ruby solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 8US/ 1.8g
Located in SE
Silver platform with stones 14 mm x 4 mm . Four Rubies are of old diamond cut Ø 3 mm x 1.5 mm deep / 0.1 ct each .Color of the stones is reddish Pink.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage cluster / cocktail Ring decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
$976Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Round Natural Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant half eternity band ring features four vibrant natural round rubies weighing approximately 0.63 carats, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.30 Carat Ruby 1 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.30ct ruby and 1 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and palladium cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of cushion cut engagement rin...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Angara Natural Princess Diana Inspired Ruby Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: At the core of a scintillating floral halo is a radiant red oval ruby, held in a prong setting. This oval ruby ring is inspired by Princess Diana's beautiful eng...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Halo Ring natural Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.75 /2.2gr
Located in SE
It is important to choose pieces that are appropriate for your lifestyle, especially important with an engagement ring or other piece that might be worn daily for an extended period ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Imperial Russian Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ruby ØUS5.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
It is important to choose pieces that are appropriate for your lifestyle, especially important with an engagement ring or other piece that might be worn daily for an extended period ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique European Ring 0.5ctw Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US / 1.8gr
Located in SE
It is important to choose pieces that are appropriate for your lifestyle, especially important with an engagement ring or other piece that might be worn daily for an extended period ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Style 0.75Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bright and Transparent and Brilliant. The stone measures 5.18-4.0x2.60 mm. The ruby shines at the center and sparkles all over with tiny bright-white single-cut diamonds artfully acc...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,564Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.10 Carat Natural Ruby and 0.92 Carat Marquise Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Centered by a richly saturated natural ruby, this ring presents a compelling interplay of color and light.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring 3.01-ct GIA Report
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dazzling diamond emerald platinum ring. This timeless ring has a classic three stone design often used for anniversary rings.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Ring 0.2 ct Diamond 0.2ct Ruby solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US5.25/1.6gr
Located in SE
A Ring from ca. 1920s - 1930s with the band in solid 14K Rose Gold decorated with old European cut Diamond Ø 3.5 mm / ca.0.2 ct /color G,H/SI in Silver bezel and old cut Ruby in Rose...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
C1910 Multi Gemstone set Harem Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
The diamonds measure .25 carats, the rubies (.25 ct), sapphires (.1 carat), 3 natural pearls and demantoid garnets (an apple-green colored stone from Russia, .25 ct).
Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold,...
Natural 3.32cts Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone: Rainbow Sapphire, Ruby, Amethyst ✦ Gemstone Type : Natural ✦ Gemstone Size : 5x4 mm ✦ Gemstone Shape : Oval cut ✦ Number of gemstones : 7 ✦ Gemstone Weigh...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage Ring 14k Gold Emerald Cocktail Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This emerald ring top measures 1” x 1 ¼” x ½” (2.5 x 3 x 1 cm).
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k 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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