Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Shield Shaped Signet Ring Hallmarked London 1925
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 9ct Gold Hallmarked London 1925 Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold signet ring, featuring an elegant shield shape that exudes sophistication and class.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
0.15ct Diamond twisted chunky solitaire engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold
Located in London, GB
0.15ct Round diamond twisted engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold. Twisted band diamond engaged ring in 9k yellow gold Solitaire diamond ring 0.15ct diamond weight in plain 9ct yello...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.22ct Solitaire Centre Stone Diamond Engagement Ring in 9ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
9ct white gold solitaire diamond engagement ring, with 0.22ct centre stone, and 0.06ct of diamonds on the shoulders.
Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold
1.0ct Australian Dark Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring 9ct Gold Double Claw Set
Located in SYDNEY, AU
The sapphire is securely set in a double claw setting, allowing a beautiful side profile that highlights its refined silhouette. Crafted in 9ct gold with a vintage alloy tone betwee...
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow & White Gold, Birmingham Marked 1933, Rectangular Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1933 Makers Mark A C Co- The Albion Chain Company This 9ct gold signet ring is a true masterpiece.
9k Gold, White Gold
1.20ct Sapphire diamond halo antique engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
The ring is crafted from 9ct yellow gold and boasts a chunky band width for added durability.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, Birmingham Hallmarked, 1960s Square Shaped Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1961 This vintage 9ct gold signet ring is a true statement piece.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise Five Stone Band Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1907
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Band Ring 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1907 Makers Mark W C & Co This exquisite 9ct rose gold Edwardian Band ring features a striking five-stone design s...
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Triangle Australian Solid White Opal & Diamond Ring in 9ct Rose Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This one-of-a-kind vintage opal ring was crafted in 9ct rose gold and set with a large 3.15ct, triangle cut top quality Australian solid white opal that exhibits red, orange, yellow,...
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate Italian Angel Skin 8 Ct Coral and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Size 9
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully composed vintage ring showcasing a polished angel skin 8 Ctcoral cabochon set within a fluid, sculptural mount of 18 karat yellow gold. The organic openwork design evo...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Spinner Ring 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1850 Discover a piece of history with this exquisite early Victorian spinner ring, crafted in lustrous 9ct rose gold.
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
1985 Vintage Colombian Emerald & Diamond Flower Cluster Halo Ring in 9ct Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This exquisite ring is crafted in 9ct yellow gold with white gold setting, showcasing a captivating natural emerald with a bright, mint green hue.
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Garnet Snake Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1906
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 9ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1906 Introducing a stunning 9ct Gold Edwardian Snake Ring, a true testament to intricate design and craftsmanship.
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Sapphire Full Eternity Ring 9ct Gold Channel Set Size I / 4
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A stunning 9ct yellow gold eternity band featuring a full hoop of thirty rectangle cut, natural rainbow sapphires in channel set. Valuation Certificate of $6,329 Included from 3rd P...
Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Round Amethyst & Seed Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 9ct Gold Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning Edwardian-era ring crafted in 9ct gold, this exquisite piece showcases a captivating cluster design.
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Yellow Gold Birmingham Hallmarked Victorian Seed Pearl Set Keepers Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Made from 9ct yellow gold, the ring features a beautiful and intricate design that is sure to turn heads.
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Yellow Gold Wishbone Diamond Ring – 0.20ct , 7 Stone V-Shape Band
Located in London, GB
Elegant 9ct yellow gold wishbone ring, beautifully set with seven sparkling diamonds in a classic V-shaped design.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold, Hallmarked, London 1977, Double Headed Diamond Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Snake Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1977 Makers Mark EA & S This is a beautifully sculpted 9ct yellow gold double head snake ring, fully hallmarked for Lo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold 1960’s Double Headed Garnet Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Snake Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1960 Fabulous, vintage, double headed snake ring.
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Imperial Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring, 20th Century, 9ct
Located in Queens, NY
18K Rose Gold Imperial Topaz Diamond Ring, featuring one prong set modified rectangular step faceted imperial topaz weighing approx. 9.00 carats, further adorned with 16 flush set ro...
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 9ct Sapphire Ring in 18k White Gold, Italy Circa 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
In brushed white gold with central cabochon sapphire weighing approx. 9ct framed by cream enamel Circa 1970 Size 7 1/4 Weight: 15,44gr.
Sapphire, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.15ct Triangle-Cut Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set in 9ct Yellow & White Gold
Located in London, GB
Elegant and eye-catching, this beautiful tanzanite and diamond ring features a striking 1.15ct triangle-cut tanzanite at its centre, set in a graceful combination of 9ct yellow and w...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century 9ct Gold Signet Ring with Hand-Carved Onyx
Located in Milano, MI
Charming late 19th-century signet ring, crafted in 9ct gold and set with a finely hand-carved onyx, depicting a detailed scene of a horseman beneath a tree.
Onyx, Gold
Exquisite Certified Ct 9, 70 of Burma Ruby and Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From ❤️ love collection, exclusive design in 18k gold with heart cut Burma ruby ct 8,60 and round brilliant cut diamonds ct 1,10 F/VS. Handmade by artisan goldsmith. Excellent manufa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Carved Bog Oak 9ct Gold Mourning Ring Portrait Sculpture Q / 8
Located in SYDNEY, AU
. - Metal: 9ct 9k 375 Solid Yellow Gold (Stamped) - Ring Size : Q (AU/UK), 8 (US/CA) - Weight: 12.7 gram - SKU: KNE110925A2 Viewing and pickups are available at our Sydney CBD s...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
0.35ct Diamond chunky wishbone solitaire engagement ring set 9ct white gold
Located in London, GB
0.35ct Diamond Bridal Set Engagement And Wedding Rings In 9k White Gold. Diamonds total weight 0.35ct G colour VS1 clarity. Beautiful Enaggement Set Diamond Ring and Matching Curve...
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Silver Topped 9ct Yellow Gold 1.14ct Teal Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique ring is crafted in 9ct yellow gold with a silver-topped setting, a traditional technique used to enhance the brilliance of diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver
Vintage 9ct Gold, Oval Shaped Eagle Intaglio Signet Ring, Hallmarked London 1974
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Signet Ring 9ct Gold Hallmarked London 1974 Makers Mark S H S Discover a striking vintage signet ring, crafted from luxurious 9ct yellow gold.
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Emerald and Diamond Square Cluster Ring, Hallmarked London 1997
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald Cluster Ring 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked London 1997 Makers Mark V & Co This exquisite 9ct gold vintage cluster ring showcases a striking square design, featuring ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold, Oval Shaped Opal Ring Split Shoulders, Hallmarked London 1973
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Opal Ring 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked London 1973 Makers Mark A G Discover the enchanting beauty of our vintage 9ct yellow gold opal ring, a stunning piece that captures...
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
9.22ct Amethyst, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Crown Dome Ring in 9ct White Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Stones: 1 x natural amethyst, gem weight 9.22ct 59 x natural pink sapphires, total gem weight 0.71ct 99 x natural diamonds, clarity ” VS2-SI”, colour “H-I”, total ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
Retro 9ct Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy, 23.22ct Opal
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
9ct White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Set With 0.43ct Natural Round Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant diamond ring for your engagement, set with 0.43ct round brilliant cut natural diamonds in a 9ct white gold setting.
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
9ct White Gold Diamond Cluster Dress Ring Set With 0.45ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant diamond vintage pre-loved ring, set with 7 round brilliant cut natural diamonds in a 9ct white gold setting.
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring Set with 0.41ct Diamonds in 9ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
An elegant Diamond ring for your engagement, set with 0.41ct H colour and SI1 clarity round brilliant cut Diamonds in a 9ct White Gold setting.
Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Channel Set Eternity Ring 9ct Gold Square Cut L / 6
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A stunning 9ct yellow gold eternity band featuring eighteen square cut, natural rainbow sapphires in channel set and six brilliant cut natural diamonds. Valuation Certificate of $6,...
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Australian Solid Black Opal Domed Signet Ring 9ct Rose Gold Size S / 9.25
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Astonishing 9ct rose gold signet ring featuring an Australian solid black opal displaying vibrant blue, violet, and green hues.
Black Opal, Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Vintage Natural Emerald Diamond Spiral Bypass Wrap Ring 9ct Yellow Gold L / 5.75
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Stunning 9ct yellow gold vintage ring featuring two pear-cut natural emeralds with vivid green colour, in a unique bypass spiral setting, accented with eleven natural diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.3ct Peach Pink Sapphire & Diamond 9ct Rose Gold Ring Snakeskin Texture Q 8.25
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A stunning 9ct rose gold solitaire ring featuring one oval faceted, natural pink sapphire and two brilliant cut natural diamonds on the sides, with snakeskin texture on the band.
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
IGI-Certified 9ct Pear-Cut Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Cocktail Ring - 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
✨ Diamond & Certification Details: Main Stone Weight: Approx. 9ct Main Stone Type: Natural Pear-Cut Pink Tourmaline Side Stones: Approx. 1ct Natural Round-Cut Diamonds (G Co...
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Plum Pink Sapphire & Solid White Opal Diamond Bridge Ring in 9ct Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This striking five-stone ring is hallmarked London 1975 and crafted in 9ct yellow gold in the classic Victorian bridge ring style.
Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Mens Black Onyx Diamond Inlay Oval Signet Ring 9ct Yellow Gold V / 10.5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A chunky 9ct yellow gold men’s onyx signet ring with a diamond inlay at the centre.
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.5ct Solid Australian Blue Pink Boulder Opal Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold Handmade
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Striking custom-made ring featuring a spectacular 12.5ct solid Australian boulder opal, set in 9ct yellow gold.
Opal, Yellow Gold
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
Large 8-9ct Eye-Clean Tourmaline Diamond Bombe Ring, 18K Gold, Swiss
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This ring is magnificent if I say so myself. This comes out of Phillips auction house. This Tourmaline is absolutely eye clean and the weight is between 8 to 9 carats. This is sur...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
0.65ct Beautiful Antique Ruby and diamonds Vintage Ring In 9ct Yellow Rose Gold.
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique solitaire engagement ring features a stunning 0.65ct ruby and diamond chunky design, set in 9ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Old cut diamonds and green emerald antique engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
The ring is crafted from 9ct yellow gold and is hallmarked for authenticity.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
18kt White Gold Ring, 9ct Black and White Diamonds and 25ct Amethyst
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful White golden ring set with black and white diamonds and a big amethyst Amethyst: 23.2 x 22.4 mm, 25 carat Diamond: White brilliant cut diamonds ( together ca. 2 carat )...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco 0.45ct Antique Old Cut Diamond Square Black Onyx 9ct Gold Signet Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This magnificent Art Deco style ring features a large rectangular shaped black onyx inlayed with a 0.45ct early brilliant cut natural diamond at the centre, double claw-set to a 9ct ...
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
8.92ct London Blue Topaz & Pink Sapphire Diamond 9ct Rose Gold Ring Size T / 9.5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A stunning 9ct rose gold cocktail ring featuring one cushion cut, London blue natural topaz with pink natural sapphires & diamonds on the sides.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Violet Blue Tanzanite & Pink Sapphire Round Cluster Ring 9ct Rose Gold J.5 / 5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A stunning 9ct rose gold cluster ring featuring one brilliant cut, natural blue tanzanite to natural pink sapphire halo, and more sapphires & diamond on the band - in a unique, s...
Tanzanite, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1st Decade 19th century Sentimental Hair Ring 9ct gold Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual shaped gold ring wast created out of 9 karat gold in the 1st decade of the nineteenth century, over 22o years ago.. Basing my judgement on rings of this period with almo...
Vintage Mens Black Onyx Square Signet Ring 9ct Gold Bezel Retro Brick Size S / 9
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A vintage retro 9ct gold square onyx signet ring with a chunky brick-textured design.
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
New Handmade 18K Green Gold 9ct GIA Carved Green Emerald Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This uniquely custom handmade emerald cocktail ring is very well crafted in solid 18k green gold and features a gorgeous, GIA certified natural emerald stone that's neatly set at the...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,080Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $16, 800 18KT Gold Gorgeous LARGE Rare 9CT Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT GOLD LARGE BLUE ZIRCON DIAMOND RING. Ring is comprised a Large Finely Set Sparkling Fancy Shaped Blue Zircon with ...
Diamond, Peridot, Tanzanite, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold
$11,900Sale Price|30% Off
NWT $30, 000 18KT Gold Gorgeous Large 9CT Fancy Glittering Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Emerald and Diamond Ring. Ring is comprised of a Gorgeous Fancy Emerald surrounded with Beautifu...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$18,900Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $42, 000 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous 9CT Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Rare Fancy Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Ring is comprised of Gorgeous Blue Sapphires Spectacularly S...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Antique Victorian Australian Opal 9ct Gold Three Stone Bridge Ring Size P / 7.5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Stone: 3 x natural Australian solid opal doublets (7.5mm x 6.5mm and 7mm x 4.5mm approx.) - Metal: 9ct 9k 375 Solid Gold (Stamped), colour is in between yellow and...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Large Boulder Koroit Opal Silver Ring 9ct opal anniversary gift
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptional Boulder Koroit Opal ring is a sculptural statement piece that captures the dramatic geological artistry for which the region is renowned. The large 9-carat opal disp...
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
9ct Natural Star Sapphire Ring Six Point Diamond Vintage 18k Gold Blue Grey 9.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage natural star sapphire 7 diamond ring (circa 1980s to 1990s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut natural star sapphire measures 12mm diameter (estimated at...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Men Unisex Ring natural 9ct Turquoise solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 9.25/5.6gr
Located in SE
A ring with natural Blue Turquoise stone cut cabochon 13 mm x 11 mm x 6 mm deep / ca.9 ct .
Turquoise, 18k 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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