Masriera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Angel of the Morning Plique a Jour Enamel Ring
By Masriera
Located in Troy, MI
This 18kt yellow gold Angel Of The Morning ring with “plique-à-jour” and “basse taille” fired enamel depicts an angel holding up a brilliant cut diamond = 0.20 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Angel Skin Coral Ruby Ring 1970s Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish angel skin coral & ruby flower cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s).
Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Cocktail Solitaire Ring 14k Oval Cab Floral Scallop
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Angel Skin Coral Cut: Oval Cabochon Style: Cocktail So...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Angel Skin Coral & Pearl Ring Solid Yellow Gold Navette US Size 4
Located in Greer, SC
Fabulous vintage 14k solid yellow gold ring featuring an eye catching angel skin coral centerpiece surrounded by luscious pearls.
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Ring. Angel Skin Coral 18k Yellow Gold VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturer: Van Cleef and Arpels Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.50-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone...
Vintage 14k Gold LARGE Hand Carved Lion's Head Soft Pink Angel Skin Coral Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning and bold vintage statement ring is crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and features a large coral stone uniquely mounted at the top of this custom design ring.
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Angel Skin Coral Smiling Buddha Face Gold Ring with Emerald Third Eye
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This joyful smiling Buddha is carved out of angel skin coral with a prong set emerald urna (the circular dot) on his forehead.
Coral, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$4,376Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.27 Carat SI/H Marquise Diamond Angel Wing Cuff Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SJER-189 Gross Wt. :- 4.95 gm 18k Solid White Gold Wt. :- 4.50 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.27 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,200 / item
Jado Flora Rose Smile Ring
Located in New York, US
This delicate and angelic Jado Flora ring is a whisper from the skies, a Heavenly Delight of graceful joy.
Black Enamel Heart Ring Emerald Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Emerald Heart Ring Angel Wings Black Enamel Gold Plated Silver Designer: J DAUPHIN — Memento Mori Series The Emerald Angel Heart Ring is a symbolic sculptural piece by J DAU...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Angle Skin Coral Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Unveil the epitome of sophistication and vibrant allure with our luxurious Angel Skin Coral ring. The ring prominently showcases a magnificent 27.5-carat angel skin coral, a gem know...
Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Diamond Flat Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.50 ctw - 0.74 ctw Country/Region of Manufacture: India Department: Women Base Metal: Yellow Gold Gross Weight: 3.95 Grams Approx Diamond Weight: 0.49 ctw Approx...
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Heart Ring Black Diamond Black Enamel Gold Plated Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Heart Angel Wing Ring with Black Enamel in 14k Gold Plated Silver Designer: J Dauphin The Black Diamond Heart Ring by J Dauphin is a sculptural open band ring handcra...
Black Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Genuine Diamond Half Bezel Beaded Ring 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.25 ctw - 0.49 ctw Country/Region of Manufacture: India Department: Women Base Metal: Rose Gold Thickness: 2 mm Approx Gross Weight: 2.33 Grams Approx Diamond We...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Four Row Half Eternity 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 1.00 ctw - 1.24 ctw Country/Region of Manufacture: India Department: Women Base Metal: Rose Gold Gold Weight: 5.33 Grams Approx Gross Weight: 5.53 Grams Approx Ce...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Three Row Half Eternity Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.50 ctw - 0.74 ctw Country/Region of Manufacture: India Department: Women Base Metal: White Gold Gross Weight: 3.47 Grams Approx Diamond Weight: 0.51 ctw Approx ...
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Heart Ring Black Diamond Black Enamel Stars Gold Plated Silver Victorian Revival
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Heart Ring – Black Enamel, Angel Wings, Victorian Revival Designer: J Dauphin The Black Diamond Heart Ring by J Dauphin blends Victorian symbolism with modern craftsm...
Black Diamond, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold Plate
Price Upon Request
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond 9 Carat Tanzanite Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
You can enjoy the dance of briolette sapphires hanging on the back slightly visible to the surface, which also create additional wonder of glow. Wearing this angel wing ring, you wil...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Castelo Spinner Ring c1976 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sz 5 Kinetic
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Angel Castelo diamond motion ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1976).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Coral Diamond Ring Sz 5 Small Oval Cocktail Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Victorian angel skin coral & diamond ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.93ct Round Diamond Cluster Wings 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This gorgeous engagement ring is inspired by angel wings and features a stunning center diamond accompanied by two diamond wings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kai Nora Emerald-Cut Aquamarine Eternity Band
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The Eternity Angel Blue Emerald-Cut Aquamarine Ring is a breathtaking blend of classic elegance and modern charm.
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Angel Pendant Necklace 18" 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Chain Style: Prince of Whales Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp Theme: Angel Measurements Item 1: Pendant Tall (from stationary...
14k Gold, White Gold
Angel Pendant Necklace in 18kt Rose Gold with Pear Round Purple Amethyst Gift
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Stone: Amethyst 1.50 ct Chain type: Rolo Clasp type: Spring ring Collection: Angel's Stones Limited edition It comes with designer certificate of authenticity
Amethyst, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Angel Pendant Necklace in 18Kt White Gold with Green Peridot and Lemon Quartz
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Chain type: Rolo Clasp type: Spring ring Collection: Angel's Stones Limited edition It comes with designer certificate of authenticity
Peridot, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold
Angel Pendant Necklace 18kt Rose Gold Pink Tourmalin Purple Iolite Gift for Her
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Chain type: Rolo Clasp type: Spring ring Collection: Angel's Stones Limited edition It comes with designer certificate of authenticity
Iolite, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,359
Seraphina Mozambique Ruby Angel Ring
By GFG Jewellery
Located in London, GB
The elegant Seraphina Angel ring, has 0.94ct of responsibly sourced Mozambique unheated rubies and 0.04ct of sparkling white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,359
Seraphina Sapphire White Diamond Gold Angel Ring
By GFG Jewellery
Located in London, GB
The elegant Seraphina Angel ring, has 0.94ct of dark blue sapphires and is adorned with 0.04ct of sparkling white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Unavailable|$3,960
Carrera y Carrera Diamond Angel Ring 18K
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Mammoth Lakes, CA
Carrera y Carrera is the passion for gold and dedication for the very best craftsmanship that converts a jewelry piece into a work of art. Established 1885 Madrid, Spain. Four gradu...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$7,695
Yellow Gold White Diamond Ring, Angel Wing
By Jason of Beverly Hills
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Sweeping Angel Ring White Diamonds set on Yellow Gold. Crafted to order.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$58,000
Paul Amey 18k Gold, "Sleeping Beauty" Turquoise and Diamond Dress Ring
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
Diamond and stone settings were all carried out by Paul Amey. "The Blue Angels" ring has matching earrings that are available.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$748
Winged Victory Angel Coin Ring
By Shannon Koszyk
Located in Seattle, WA
Victory Angel Coin ring by Shannon Koszyk. Sterling & bronze coin ring, WW1 Victory Angel coin commissioned by Belgium after WW1. 1 3/4" X 1 3/4".
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Unavailable|$8,000
Diamond Slice Angel Wing Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k blackened white gold rocker angel wing ring with black marbleized diamond slice and white diamond micro pave.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,500
Amedeo "Angel" Tripled Carved Ring
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
30mm tripled carved cornelian shell cameo, set in sterling silver rose rhodium plated. Ring Size: US8 *Being these are hand crafted one of a kind designs, not all ring sizes might b...
Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$3,200
Angel Skin Coral and Diamond Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
A dramatic free form Angel Skin Coral and Diamond cocktail ring circa 1960 set sith 9 brilliant cut diamonds. 14 karat yellow gold.
Coral, Diamond
Unavailable|$2,995
Antique Angel Skin Coral Putti Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
This hand carved angel skin coral ring is set in 18 KT yellow gold, which is stamped 750.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,000
Angel Skin Coral Putti Cameo Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A large ring set with a hand carved cameo of a cherub sitting on a cloud. The cameo is signed and the gold mount is also signed. This ring is large and the face of the ring measures ...
Coral, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$8,000
Dramatic Angel Skin Coral Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k yellow and white gold hand-fabricated ring set with pink coral and diamonds. The center is a pink coral cabochon measuring 18.5mm x 13.5mm, with an even medium-light pink colore....
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,995 / item
White Diamond White Gold Ring, the Angel Wing Ring
By Jason of Beverly Hills
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Angel Wing Ring White Diamonds set on White Gold.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,275
Vintage Angel Skin Coral and Enamel Ring
Located in TRYON, NC
This ring was made in Italy about 75 yrs ago when Italy still had Beautiful coral in the Mediterranean waters. The ring is 18 Kt and has a scroll design on the shoulders of the ring...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Cini Sterling Silver Beautiful Orange Crystal Vintage Earring / Fashion
By CINI
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Signed Cini Sterling Silver Beautiful Orange Crystal Vintage Earring / Fashion Angel Rings Stone Length: 17.5mm Stone Width :12mm Earring Length: 21mm Bin Code M23 / P15 24161-L...
Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$2,870
"Angel Skin" Coral Bead 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Surfside, FL
"Angel Skin" coral bead (18 x 18.5mm) with sapphires and diamonds ring in 18k white gold.
White Gold
Unavailable|$23,200
18k White Gold Beautiful Handmade Angel Wing Rings
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This fabulous, handmade ring is comprised of baguettes and brilliant round diamonds in an angel wing shape.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$975
Angel Skin Coral, Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (1) navette pink coral cabochon 25 X 9.7 X 5.0 mm, accented by (20) full-cut diamonds, VS, H-I, prong set in a 14k yellow gold wire work mounting, size 7, Gross weight 7.94...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal & Paraiba Tourmaline Trinity Talisman Ring with Diamonds in 14k
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
It prevents rings from flipping around on the finger. Handmade with care - I make my Angel Alchemy pieces heirloom quality with solid Australian Opals which I hand cut myself for ...
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold
Rainbow Moonstone Opal Ring with Sapphire, Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Talisman
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
The design is one I could easily get lost in, both visually and spiritually, the stones are hypnotic with their soft yet powerful presence Handmade with care - My handmade Angel Al...
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,035
Carved Banded Agate Diamond Platinum Angel Cherub Signet Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This stunning antique carved banded agate ring will have you admiring your hand all day. It is set in a modern platinum diamond mounting which surrounds the antique angel seal beaut...
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$5,600
Statement Gold Ring With Angel Skin Coral And Diamonds
Located in Dubai, DU
A bold and outstanding statement gold ring for making a splash at your next soiree! Stealing the show is a large glossy coral cabochon in the softest angel skin colour.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Fiery Australian Opal Lotus Ring with Fuchsia Sapphire, Diamonds & 14k Rose Gold
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
Amazing Fiery Australian Opal Lotus Bud Ring, Fuchsia Sapphire, Diamonds, Solid 14k Rose Gold. 22mm in length.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$5,244 / set
Australian Opal Lotus Bud Ring Set with Padparadscha Sapphires, Ruby, 14k Gold
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
Vivid Auatralian Opal Two Piece Lotus Bud Ring Set with Padparadscha Sapphires, Pink Ruby, Spinels and Diamonds in solid 14k Yellow Gold!
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold
Unavailable|$4,700
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Angel Skin Coral Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold clover ring, crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels for iconic Vintage Alhambra collection, set with angel skin coral top and 0.06ct VVS/FG diamond.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$14,900
Rare Antique Imposing Amethyst Diamond Angel Bishop Ring, circa 1890
Located in Napoli, IT
Embraced By Angels Rare to get in our jewellery inventory, antique Bishop ring are very scarce in general This amazing 1890 ca example comes from a private collection, perfect condi...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,850
Susan Berman Yellow Gold Cabochon Angel Skin Coral Diamond Ring
By Susan Berman
Located in Chicago, IL
Impressive 18K yellow gold cabochon angle skin coral and diamond ring by Susan Berman, set with 33.50ct cabochon angle skin coral and 70 full cut round diamonds weighing 1.43cts, G-H...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,400
Peachy pink Rainbow Opal Ring, Natural Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
Peachy pink Rainbow Opal Ring, Opalescent Sapphires, Natural Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold. 23mm in length. This new Rainbow Sherbet Ring with Opal, opalescent sapphire, sapphire and dia...
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$950
Angel Skin Coral and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful oval coral is set in an open work 14 karat yellow gold clover-shaped mounting with a split shank. There is a round diamond set on either side of the coral stone which ...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Black Rhodium on 18kt Gold Featuring 10.75 Ctw Angel Coral 3.30ctws Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring is absolutely something you will never see again.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Rose Gold, Yellow 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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