Antique Gold & Silver, Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Poison Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Enamel Poison Ring 9ct Gold & Silver Circa 1900 A striking and rare example of late Victorian ingenuity and ornamentation, this circa 1900 poison ring features...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian c1860's Compartment (Poison) Intaglio Seal 9K Gold Men's Signet Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Nowadays, antique examples of poison ring appeal to collectors for their unique craftsmanship, unusual mechanisms and tantalising sense of a private history concealed within.
Other, 9k Gold
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Antique Poison Locked Ring in 10 Karat
Located in Houston, TX
Antique poison locked ring in 10k, solid rose and yellow gold.
Agate, 10k Gold
Antique 8ct Gold Baltic Amber Poison Ring Art Deco c1920 333 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
If you have landed on this page then you have an eye for beauty. On offer is this gorgeous 8CT GOLD ART DECO AMBER BULLET STATEMENT RING DETAILS Material: 8ct 333/000 Thick Yellow...
Amber, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Signet Poison Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring with hinged top Poison compartment. The top of the ring measures 9/16 X 1/2 inch and has a deep Signet Crest, nice thick solid construction and...
14k Gold
Antique 22k Gold & Diamond Poison Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa late 1800's, this 22k gold ring from the Far East is quite unique! Adorned throughout with over 40 table and rose-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 2.40 carats, it holds a s...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Monogram Signet Poison Hidden Compartment Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a signet style ring with an oval face engraved with script initials 'M S Y' Face is hinged and opens to reveal a "poison" compartment Inside of cover is inscribed 'Dad'...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marcus & Co. Egyptian Revival Emerald Gold Poison Ring
By Marcus & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An antique Egyptian Revival poison ring, surmounted by a faceted lozenge-shaped emerald and flanked by stylized sphinxes, in 18k gold.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Poison Ring Locket Ring Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
The magnificent locket or poison ring is an antique gem. It features an absolutely gorgeous rectangular Lapis Lazuli gem in the center of the 14 Karat Gold Ring.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Poison Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 8US / 2 gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with hidden folding compartment on the crown.. Both hinged halves of the cover open and close ,it shuts pretty tightly and can only be lifted us...
18k Gold
1838 Antique Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø 2.75 US / 0.95gr
Located in SE
Old Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with a hinged compartment on the crown. Hand- engraved Envelope pattern on top of the crown decorated with a bezel set rose cut Garnet stone ...
Garnet, 18k Gold
1841 Antique Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75 US / 1.4 gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with a hinged compartment on the crown. Hand- engraved Envelope pattern on top of the crown decorated with a bezel set rose cut Garnet stone Ø 2....
Garnet, 18k Gold
1851 Antique Poison Ring Enamel solid 18K Gold Ø 7.25 US / 2.65 gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Blue enameled ornament on the face. Hollow band, shoulders with cast and engraved decorations. On back side there is a hidden compartment co...
Garnet, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Gold Poison Bishop Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff, Poison, locket Ring.
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Diamond Poison Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The poison ring was used either to slip poison into an enemy's food or drink, or to facilitate the suicide of the wearer in order to preclude capture or torture.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Signet Poison Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring with hinged top Poison compartment. The top of the ring measures 9/16 X 1/2 inch and has a deep Signet Crest, nice thick solid construction and...
14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Antique Poison Locket Scrolled Engraving Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 14K Gold Locket or poison Ring with a lovely scroll design at the top of the locket (ring) Measuring .92in top to bottom x .72 wide. Ring is a size 6.5 but can be sized by u...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold, Emerald and Enamel Snuff, Poison, Locket Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold, Emerald and Enamel Snuff, Poison, locket Ring.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Blue Sapphire and Multi-Diamond Poison Ring in 12 Karat Gold and Silver
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.25 Step into timeless intrigue with this exquisite antique sapphire and diamond poison ring, a true testament to craftsmanship and mystery.
Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow ...
Georgian Poison Ring Casket Aquamarine and Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Silver, 1850
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An intriguing, authentic antique late Georgian poison ring, also known as a casket ring.
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Enamel Poison Ring in 18k Gold, Secret Poison Antique Ring, Locket Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Georgian enamel poison ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Rare ring composed of a square bezel with a secret compartment which opens on the top.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Sardonyx Rosary Poison Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An awesome antique signet / poison ring.... but so much more.
15k Gold
Antique Edwardian Poison Locket Ring, Chester, 1907
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This 9ct Edwardian Yellow Gold poison locket ring is so mysterious. A decorative concealment for a tiny photo of a loved one or to hide poison. They say they use to loosen the clasp...
9k Gold
Antique Black Enamel and Pearl Gold Poison Ring, Antique Secret Compartment Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
A beautiful and rare antique Victorian poison ring with a secret compartment.
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Secret Box Poison Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
This refined and very beautiful secret box / poison ring is a rare piece of antique jewelry which you should not miss in your collection!
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Agate, Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Locket Ring
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
Ana-Katarina’s Love Locket Ring is inspired by antique poison rings and her love of secrets.
Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Chased Gold Poison Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This fabulous antique signet ring features a hidden locket compartment on the face. The hinged front opens to reveal a small glass compartment. The shoulders and face are beautifully...
15k Gold
Antique Modernist All Sterling 925 Poison Ring - Size 6.75 / 7
Located in Boston, MA
Stamped 925. We were surprised to find an all-sterling poison ring with a modern simple high dome. Functional all sterling poison ring Size 6.75 / 7 Vintage from 1930s We combine...
Sterling Silver
AnaKatarina Customizable Agate, Gold, Sapphire, Diamond Eye Love Locket Pendant
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
Ana-Katarina’s Love Locket Pendant is inspired by antique poison rings and her love of secrets. When closed, the Love Locket is a beautiful work of art.
Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Ring Silver 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Victorian ring, made of silver and 18k gold, features enamel and diamond. The ring has striking design owing to its elliptic shape and the bright blue enamel in the center...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1889 Makers Mark L B Lovely, Victorian gypsy style ring. Set with natural diamonds in a floral formation & with pretty, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 14k Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Signet Ring with Shield
Located in Venice, CA
Set in 14k gold, the banded agate intaglio ring is hand-carved with a unique image: a shield topped by a knight’s helmet and a plume of feathers. The shield contains a six-pointed st...
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Men von Boltenstern Ring Intaglio Signet 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS9.5/15 gr
Located in SE
Signet Intaglio Ring featuring Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with the detailed heraldic depiction of Von Boltenstern's coat of arms under the crown of Nobility set into wide band r...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold, Black Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Mourning Ring, C 1884
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Although Mourning Jewelry has a long & fascinating history, going back to as far as Middle Ages, its popularity reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Sights Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting birds into natural scene like a window on Eden garden, beautiful carving highly detail...
Crystal, 18k Gold
$3,194Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th-Century Russian 14kt Gold Signet Ring with Lubich Clan
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th-Century Russian 14kt Gold Signet Ring with Lubich Clan Coat of Arms This exquisite 19th-century signet ring is a fine example of Russian craftsmanship, crafted in 15kt ...
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14KT Yellow Gold Sardonyx Intaglio Signet Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent vintage gent signet ring, 1940 circa Substantially hand crafted of solid 14 KT gold – weighs 18.3 grams Large sized with a current finger size UK size: Z+2 ½ - US size: 1...
14k Gold
Antique Victorian Old Cut Diamond and Enamel Navette Three Stone Halo Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Navette shape is distinctive, sometimes referred as marquise shape. its proportions are pleasing to the eye and elongate the finger, Centered vertically within the Navette profile a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
18ct Gold, Round Engraved Bloodstone Signet Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1915
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bloodstone Engraved Signet Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1915 A classic signet ring featuring a round bloodstone, finely engraved with a heraldic crest. Th...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1900 This circa 1900 five‑stone diamond ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold with a platinum setting. It features five ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Armorial Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s This antique 14K yellow gold signet ring from the Victorian era features a carnelian intaglio intricately engraved with a bell-motif coat of arms. The intaglio is set in...
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Round Signet Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1921
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Plain Round Signet Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1921 This antique signet ring, crafted in solid 18ct gold and hallmarked in Birmingham in 1921, is a testame...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Sardonyx Seal Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sardonyx Signet Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Step into elegance with this exquisite Edwardian signet ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. The ring features a stunning...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Rose Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rose Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring. An exceptional quality rose diamond small loss to the enamel. 0.65 Carat
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Lovely, Edwardian gold band style ring. Set with alternating, natural rubies & diamonds. The centre stones in pretty squ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Hermès Toile Canvas & Natural Peau Porc Leather Trim II 31cm Bag, 1992.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hermès Toile Canvas & Natural Peau Porc Leather Trim II 30cm Bag, 1992. Originally introduced in 1958, the Trim bag design pays homage to the brands long running equestrian roots dra...
$600Sale Price|50% Off
H 0.71 in W 0.33 in
18K Gold 1.17ct Green Sapphire & 0.19ct Diamond Sunburst Pendant Enhancer
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A luminous celebration of refined elegance, this pendant features a vivid 1.17 carat oval-cut Thai green sapphire, prized for its deep forest hue and natural brilliance. The central ...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Emma Chapman Turquoise Tourmaline Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
These divine turquoise and tourmaline dangle earrings have been handmade in our workshops and are one-of-a-kind. They feature turquoise drops which are capped with cabochon green ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yello...
Silvorra 3.8 Ct Natural Round Smoky Topaz Solitaire 925 Silver Ring Holiday Gift
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 925 sterling silver ring showcases a single stunning natural round smoky topaz gemstone, measuring 10 mm in diameter and weighing 3.8 carats. The gemstone is securely ...
Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
BOB MACKIE Vintage Red Heavily Embellished Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Bob Mackie Vintage 1980's - 1990's Jet black with vibrant fire engine red shiny embellishments expertly placed throughout, as Bob Mackie does best Hard boning corset inside Structure...
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring mounted in Platinum. A refreshingly cool light blue hue colors the billowy cushion-cut aquamarine that glistens. The gem...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$250Sale Price|50% Off
H 0.4 in W 0.33 in L 0.8 in
Sterling Silver 6.30ct Oval Swiss Blue Topaz Good Size Stud Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A vibrant pair of Swiss Blue Topaz studs, crafted to bring a clean, modern brilliance to any collection. Each earring features a beautifully faceted oval‑cut Swiss Blue Topaz, totali...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
$1,290 / set
W 0.34 in L 0.41 in
Sparkling Aquamarine Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Gift for Her in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Aquamarine Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Gift for Her in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need studs earrings to make a statement with your look. These e...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
John Galliano Victorian Inspired Cameo and Black Enamel Clip Earrings
By John Galliano
Located in Atlanta, GA
These sophisticated John Galliano Paris clip-on earrings feature a Victorian-inspired design with silvered-metal framing, embellished with black enamel and a resin cameo, and complem...
Silver Plate, Enamel
1935 Halo Ring Sapphire Spinel solid 18K Gold Silver Ø7.25 US / 1.4 gr
Located in SE
Halo Ring, band in solid 18K Orange Gold with top of the crown in White Gold holding Blue Sapphire and 8 old European diamond cut White Spinel stones. Sapphire is to small to say for...
Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1937 Ring natural Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Platinum 8.75US / 3.3gr
By GD&Co
Located in SE
Fine cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and four square cut and faceted Rubies in Platinum clusters. Band with carved shoulders. Swedish h...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Edwardian Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 This beautiful 15ct gold Edwardian seed pearl and ruby Ring is a stunning piece of jewellery that exudes elegance and sophistica...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
$342Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 0.62 in L 0.79 in
Painted Ocean Sunset Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings with amethyst briolettes
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Painted Ocean Sunset Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings with amethyst briolettes 925 Silver Gold Plated with Amethyst Briolettes Miniature Ocean Art Jewelry Gift for Her Capture the b...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Art-Deco Style Double Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art-Deco Style Double Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Ring. A pair of European-cut diamonds, together weighing approx. 1 carat (approx. 0.50 carats each, color I-J, clarity SI), scinti...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,000
D 0.24 in Dm 0.58 in L 0.89 in
1903 Russian Earrings Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamonds 56 Gold / 5 gr
Located in SE
A pair of old luxurious Earrings in solid 56 Yellow Gold and Silver decorated with Blue Sapphires, Red Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds. Naturality of Rubies is questionable/ can lab ...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Approx. 1.00 Carat
Located in Plantation, FL
A finely crafted Art Deco platinum diamond cluster ring dating to the 1920s, showcasing a beautifully proportioned Old European cut center diamond framed within an elegant geometric ...
Diamond, 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 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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