5 Carat Marquise Statement Type IIa Brilliant White / D color FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Collectors often describe this specification as ‘comfortable to live with’ – elegant for evening, but equally convincing in daylight and everyday settings. Diamond shape & cut: M...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant White / D color VVS 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Kevin Hart · On the most-watched carpets, stylists constantly reach for bold oval stones in refined brilliant white tones; this 5 carat bezel setting oval cut d vvs diamond ring sits...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the kind of cut, colour and clarity balance that feels at home in a serious jewellery wardrobe, alongside important watches and heritage pieces. Diamond shape & cut: Cush...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Princess Cut Diamond Wide Multi-Row Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This incredibly sparkly piece is filled with diamonds from end to end. The square center stone is prong set at the center of the piece and sits slightly higher off the finger than th...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Retro Buckle Chain Band 14k Single .52ctw Adjustable Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Note: Adjustable sizing to fit sizes 2 - 10 Era: Retro Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Single Nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 5.96 Carat Blue Sapphire and 1.40 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K White
Located in Warszawa, PL
Unheated sapphire ring, 5.96 carats, diamond ring, 1.40 carats, 18K white gold, GRS certified.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Lab-Created Ruby Retro Bypass Ring - 14k .40ctw Vintage Scroll
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 Era: Retro Date: 1940s Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Single Colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ring 6ct Green Spinel solid 18K Gold Ø4 US / 5.75 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 18K Orange toned Yellow Gold with wide shoulders decorated with bezel set square cut lab made Green Spinel measuring 9 mm x 9 mm x 4.5 mm deep / about 6 ct.
Spinel, 18k Gold
1.28 Carat Oval Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Elegant Sparkle Signature
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 1.28 carats, oval, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.22 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Royal Blue Sapphire 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
The specification is tuned for clients who value nuance – the kind of cut, colour and clarity harmony that reveals itself more with every glance. Diamond shape & cut: Round cut C...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi Shape Ruby 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Accent Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color : Yellow Gold Stone Type : FULL CUT DIAMONDS, RUBY Weight : 3.33GR Size : 7 Stone Count : 9 ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Royal Blue Sapphire 14K White Gold Modern Nobility
Located in Mumbai, IN
The result is a jewel that feels ‘finished’ to the eye – beautifully resolved rather than simply high on paper grades. Diamond shape & cut: Cushion cut Colour family: Royal Blue ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1965 Men Signet Ring Hematite solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 5.48 gr
Located in SE
Men Signet Ring in elegant design decorated with highly reflective Hematite stone. Full set of Swedish hallmarks , 18k, maker's and date code is P9 / hand - made in 1965. Radiant c...
Hematite, 18k Gold
1916 Signet Ring 2.75 ct. natural Carnelian solid 18K Gold Ø 7 US / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Carnelian stone rectangular cut and polished 9 mm x 8 mm x 2.2 mm deep / about 2.75 ct. Note the intricate hand - engraved...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Montana color change Sapphire and Spinel Ring & Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Montana Sapphire (round stones) & Purple Spinel - Square shape 2.83 carat. Lavender Colors and tone "original natural " Montana Sapphire / color change and not heated ! 14k Rose G...
Sapphire, Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
4 Carat Emerald-cut Statement 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty Emerald Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Idris Elba · Hollywood’s taste-making circle tends to approve pieces that combine impeccable emerald cut work with unforced emerald green brilliance; this 4 carat diamond and emerald...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 5.03 ct GIA Certified Colombian Emerald & 3.22 ct Diamonds Geometric 18k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring has 36 asscher cut diamonds, channel set and flanking down the shoulders as well.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
3.5 Carat Oval Statement Ruby Red SI Modern Nobility High Jewellery Emerald Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the level of specification that quietly signals connoisseurship to anyone who truly understands fine stones. Diamond shape & cut: Oval cut Colour family: Ruby Red Clarity...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.5 Carat Emerald Band 18K White Gold Everyday Royalty Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
Collectors often describe this specification as ‘comfortable to live with’ – elegant for evening, but equally convincing in daylight and everyday settings. Diamond shape & cut: E...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Radiant Statement Brilliant White 14K White Gold A Classic Statement
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the level of specification that quietly signals connoisseurship to anyone who truly understands fine stones. Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: Brilliant Whi...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.61 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3.61 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. A serious diamond ring with disciplined selection—meant to read clean at normal viewing distance.
Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2.11 Carat Emerald Band 18K Rose Gold Modern Nobility Signature
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the level of specification that quietly signals connoisseurship to anyone who truly understands fine stones. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family: Emerald G...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.01 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Meg Ryan · Hollywood’s quietest status symbols tend to be impeccably cut mixed cuts / design ring stones in restrained fancy yellow grades; this gold and 2.01ct fancy vivid yellow di...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.45 Carat Emerald Statement 14K White Gold A Classic Statement
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.45 carats, emerald, statement ring, diamond ring. A serious diamond ring with disciplined selection—meant to read clean at normal viewing distance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Queen Rania of Jordan · Some of the most powerful rings in history feature a single, uncompromising mixed cuts / design ring stone and disciplined fancy yellow light; this fancy blue...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.71 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Ring Design, Setting & Craftsmanship On the workbench, before a single diamond is set, Legacy goldsmiths map how the ring should behave in real life: how the Round line will sit ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant White 14K Gold Classic Charm High Jewellery
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 1 carats, oval, statement ring, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end.
White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2.3 Carat Emerald Statement 14K Yellow Gold A Classic Statement
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.3 carats, emerald, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.53 Carat Radiant Band Brilliant White 18K Rose Gold Quiet Power Modern Classic
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring Clients who favour quiet power often wear this 2.53 carats Brilliant White diamonds ring as their one definitive piece.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4 Carat Oval Statement Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 4 carats, oval, statement ring, diamond ring. A serious diamond ring with disciplined selection—meant to read clean at normal viewing distance.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious.
Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
3.7 Carat Oval Band Brilliant White 18K Gold Modern Nobility Collector-Grade
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring Think of this ring as a piece that edits, rather than complicates, your look.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4 Carat Princess Statement Type IIa Brilliant White / D color FL/IF 14K Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the level of specification that quietly signals connoisseurship to anyone who truly understands fine stones. Diamond shape & cut: Princess Cut cut Colour family: Brillian...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Assher Brilliant Statement Fancy Pink 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the level of specification that quietly signals connoisseurship to anyone who truly understands fine stones. Diamond shape & cut: Round cut Colour family: Fancy Pink Clar...
Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Oval Statement Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Collectors often describe this specification as ‘comfortable to live with’ – elegant for evening, but equally convincing in daylight and everyday settings. Diamond shape & cut: O...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$495,000 / item
3 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy Pink 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring. A serious diamond ring with disciplined selection—meant to read clean at normal viewing distance.
Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Collectors often describe this specification as ‘comfortable to live with’ – elegant for evening, but equally convincing in daylight and everyday settings. Diamond shape & cut: R...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.15 Carat Asscher Statement 14K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Halle Berry · Many of Hollywood’s most replayed scenes feature an almost incidental glimpse of a asscher diamond with controlled emerald green brilliance; this 2.15ct 14k white gold ...
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.4 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Ruby Red 18K Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.4 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
Ruby, 18k Gold
5 Carat Oval Statement Royal Sapphire 14K Gold Radiant Elegance Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
Collectors often describe this specification as ‘comfortable to live with’ – elegant for evening, but equally convincing in daylight and everyday settings. Diamond shape & cut: O...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.12 Carat Oval Statement Ruby Red 14K White Gold Quiet Power Signature
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the level of specification that quietly signals connoisseurship to anyone who truly understands fine stones. Diamond shape & cut: Oval cut Colour family: Ruby Red Clarity...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Heart Shape Statement Ruby Red 14K White Gold Quiet Power High Jewellery
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Heart cut Colour family: Ruby Red Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 3 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold colours...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.34 Carat Cushion Statement Ruby Red 14K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 4.34 carats, cushion, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.19 Carat Heart Shape Statement 18K White Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.19 carats, heart shape, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear.
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.82 Carat Round Brilliant Statement 18K White Gold Refined Light
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the level of specification that quietly signals connoisseurship to anyone who truly understands fine stones. Diamond shape & cut: Round cut Colour family: Emerald Green C...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Scroll Band - 14k Square 1.06ctw Ring Sz 5 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .92ctw Cut: Square Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .14ctw Cut: R...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 17th ct. Cross Crucifix Diamonds 19K Yellow Gold / 9 gr
Located in SE
Very rare ca. early 17th century likely Italian or Spanish 19K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with 24 Diamonds, all of table cut about 2 ctw. Hand - engraved decorations on the back side....
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1.05ct Aquamarine and 9k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
$4,014
H 0.2 in W 2.17 in L 18 in
Vintage 2.15 Carat Ruby and Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.55 in D 0.36 in L 0.55 in
Fine 8.23-Carat Aquamarine Asscher-Cut Loose Gem - Merkaba Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Whether envisioned as a platinum Asscher-cut engagement ring, a halo diamond pendant, or a statement aquamarine cocktail ring, this gem provides a pristine canvas for creativity.
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 2.40 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique Victorian pendant is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones are so gorgeous in this band. The rubies are square cut and total 50pts and in-between these red stones are emerald cut diamonds totalling 10pts. Either side of the strip ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
7.78 Carat Natural Square Emerald & 0.45 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum, Size 4.5
Located in New York, NY
7.78 Carat Natural Square Emerald & 0.45 Ct Diamond Ring In Platinum Size 4.5 Emerald Measurements 12X12MM 7.78 Carat Natural Cushion / Square Emerald & Diamond Ring in Platinum...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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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