Antique Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions Length of setting 9.52mm/0.37" Width across setting 1.92cm/0.75" Height of setting 8.92mm/0.35" Pearl Diameter 6.5 mm Ring Size UK Size R 1/2 USA Size 8 7/8 Due to the st...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.89 Carat Diamond and Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning three stone engagement ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Color H Clarity VS1 Cut Old Eur...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.45ct Diamond Trilogy Ring in 18k Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color F Clarity VS2 Cut Old European round Content 0.21 carat Dimensions 4.12mm x 3.82mm x 2.02mm Supporting Diamonds Color (average grades) F Clarit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.81 Carat Sapphire 0.48 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1895
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Cushion Content 0.81 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) P1 Cut Eight Content 0.48 carat Number of Diamonds 16 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Palladium, Silver
$12,500Sale Price|26% Off
Ancient Greek Translucent Yellow-Green Glass Ring with Bezel
Located in London, GB
For the modern collector, this timeless piece can be displayed in natural light, spotlit, or even worn. UK Ring size Q 1/2 - R 1/2 (US8.5-9) Provenance: From the collection of Paul...
Glass
Antique 18ct Gold 1.25Cttw Diamond Cluster Gypsy Ring 750 Purity Size R 8.75
Located in Camelford, GB
It could easily be polished to "as new" if required, though I am not a fan of vintage things looking new. SIZING INFORMATION UK Ring Size R US Ring Size 8.75 That equates to an inne...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,292
Victorian 18ct Gold Carnelian Signet Ring, 1883
Located in Glasgow, GB
. • Measurement: UK ring size R 1/2 (leading edge), US ring size 8 3/4 (leading edge).
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,715
Cultured Pearl Diamond Platinum Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Estimated total diamond weight 0.30ct. The ring is UK size R (US/Canada size 8.5) and can be sized in our workshop free of charge.
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Era 1891 Rose Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Hallmarks L&L - maker's mark, possibly for Lawrence & Lingard crown - British gold standard 18 - 18ct gold 'sideways anchor' - Birmingham Assay Office 'lower case r' - 1891 Ring Siz...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,735
Antique Gimmel Ring Size R (59)
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful antique gimmel ring. Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, this ring is comprised of two separate hoops linked together with the same shank split lengthwise so the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: R 1/2 or 8 3/4
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,177
Georgian Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring size: R 1/2 or 8 3/4
Diamond, Silver
Victorian Enamel and 18 Carat Gold Memorial Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Made in London England. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Band Width: 12mm Weight: 3.8g
Gold, Enamel
Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds are old mine cut and have a wonderful bright sparkle. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Width: 7mm Weight: 5.5g
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 18 Carat Gold Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Fully hallmarked Chester 1919. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Band Width: 9mm Weight: 2.2g
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Georgian Bristol Blue Glass and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
As if this wasn't enough the 18ct gold band is decorated with a floral motif all the way around. Ring Size: R 1/2 or 8 3/4
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The emerald is set in 18ct gold which makes the green really pop and the diamonds are set in platinum. Ring Size: R 1/2 or 8 3/4 Emerald Dimensions:
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-19th Century 18 Carat Gold and Enamel in Memory Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Lovely example of a mid 19th century 'In Memory' band with detailed with black enamel and on the inner band the inscription reads 'Geoff'. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2
18k Gold
Victorian Pearl and Enamel 9 Carat Gold Forget Me Not Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Band Width: 5mm
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: R or 8 3/4 Band Width: 5.5mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight: 2.94g
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Sold|$816
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.0 grams Ring Size: R (59) Total Sapphire Carat Weight: Approx. 0.80 Carats Diamonds: Approx. 0.08 Carats (0.02 carats each) Hallmarked: 1912, Ch...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Garnet, Diamond and Paste 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The settings and shoulders are typically Georgian and the shoulders have some really lovely detail to them. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Band Width: 5mm Weight: 1.52g
Diamond, Garnet, Gold
Victorian Enamel, Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Locket Back Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: R 1/2 or 8 3/4
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond 'In Memory of' Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a perfect mourning ring and a great piece of history. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.7 grams Face Dimensions: 11mm x 10mm UK Ring Size: R 1/2 (EU 59) Pearl: 3.5mm Dia...
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
Antique Green Agate Cameo Navette Ring, 9 Karat Rose Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
Approx measurements: UK/AU ring size R US ring size 8⅝ EU / MM ring size 58.47 Approx 15mm ring face length Weighs approx 2.44 grams Any questions or queries please contact us.
Agate, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$24,157
Antique 3.60 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.7 grams Ring Size: R (59) Band Width: 2mm Face Dimensions: 23mm x 7mm Centre Diamond : Approx. 1.10ct, Colour: G, Clarity: VS Total Remaining Di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$31,847
Antique Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 6.4 grams Ring Size: R (59) - Resizable Band Width: 3.5mm - 2mm Centre Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.22ct Diamond Details: Approx.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Georgian 9k Rose Gold Mourning Ring, Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
Condition: Fair used condition overall, some age commensurate surface wear, some wear / thinning to the back of the band, the glazed panel has some wear and scratches, band slightly ...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$7,349
Antique 1.05 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.7 grams Band Width: 3mm - 2mm Ring Size: R (59) Centre Diamond Weight: 1.05ct Diamond Details: Approx.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold|$1,224
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 1.2 grams Ring Size: R Band Width: 1mm Face Dimensions: 9mm x 4.5mm Diamonds Weight: Approx. 0.28ct Tested As: 18ct Gold Box: The Vintage Jeweller...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Mourning Band Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black Enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
UK/AU ring size R US ring size 8⅝ EU ring size 58.47 Total weight 6.4 grams Approx 9mm band width Any questions or queries please contact us.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Platinum J. R. Wood and Sons Engraved Wedding Band Ring - Size 6 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Platinum J. R. Wood and Sons Engraved Wedding Band Ring - Size 6 1/2.
Platinum
Antique 1910s Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions Length of setting 8.29mm/0.32" Width across setting (including diamond set shoulders) 1.56cm/0.61" Height of setting 6.40mm/0.25" Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 This ...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Yellow Gold, Silver Set Gents Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G/H Clarity (average grades) VS2-SI2-P1 Cut Old European Content (total) 0.65 carat Dimensions Length of setting 1.40cm/0.55" Width of setti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold|$10,881
1920s 2.61 Carat Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Diamond One (Central) Color G Clarity P2 Cut Old European round Content 1.07 carat Dimensions 6.48mm x 6.29mm x 3.66mm Diamond Two Color G Clarity P1 Cut Old Euro...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Engraved Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Total diamond weight, estimated: 0.2ctw Gross weight: 3.3g Ring size: UK – R US – 8.75 EU – 58.75 mm, due to the width of the band the ring fits like a UK – O.5 US – 7.5 EU – ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Antique 1.50 Carat Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Colour G Clarity SI2 Cut Old European Content 0.68 carat Dimensions 5.49mm x 5.07mm x 3.86mm Feature Diamond Two Colour H Clarity SI1 Cut Old Eur...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique French Green Emerald Yellow Gold Trinity Gimmel Fede Ring
Located in London, GB
Ring size: 8.75 (US), R (UK) Total emerald weight: approximately 0.90 carats Weight: 3.13 grams
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 0.65ct Yellow Diamond 18ct Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
MEASUREMENTS Setting Diameter - 0.8cm / 0.3" GEMSTONES Central Stone: Cut - Old European Cut Carat Weight - 0.35ct Color - Fancy Yellow Clarity - VS2 Cut - Very Good Halo Diamon...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s 1.31 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Feature Diamond Colour H Clarity P2 Cut Old European round Content 0.65 carat Dimensions 5.37mm x 5.32mm x 3.32mm Supporting Diamonds Colour (average grades) H Clarity ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 5.38 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Aquamarine Quality Color Blue Cut Cushion Content 5.38 carats Dimensions 11.97mm x 10.05mm x 5.86mm Diamond Quality Color (average grades) I Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Dutch C...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of antique engagement rings. Diamond Quality Diamond One (Centre) Colour G Clarity VS2 Cut Old European Content 0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.92 Carat Diamond and Rose Gold Platinum Set Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color K Clarity VS2 Cut Old European round Content 1.92 carat Dimensions 7.62mm x 7.58mm x 4.86mm Dimensions Height of Setting 6.2mm/0.24" Ring Size UK Size R USA S...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 1920s 13.96 Carat Garnet and 15k Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this 1920s garnet ring in yellow gold. Garnet Quality Cut Cabochon Content 13.96 carats Dimensions 15.42mm (le...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
0.98 Carat Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring, French Antique, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Colour H Clarity VVS2 Cut Old European round Content 0.55 carats Dimensions 5.24mm x 4.56mm x 3.48mm Supporting Diamonds Colour (average grades) G/H ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 1.88 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Opal Quality Color White Cut Cabochon Content 1.88 carats Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) SI1 Cut Dutch Content (total) 0.07 carat Dimensions Leng...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique French Natural Pearl and 2.60 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color H Clarity VVS2 Cut Old European Content 1.20 carats Dimensions 6.67mm x 6.58mm x 3.61mm Supporting Diamonds Color (average grades) G Clarity (a...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.51 ct Sapphire and 0.25 ct Diamond, 18 ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Colour Natural blue Cut Old round Content (total) 1.51 carats Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) PI 1 Cut Old European ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.67Ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold, 18k White Gold Set Five Stone Ring - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color J Clarity SI1 Cut Old European round Content 0.51 carat Dimensions 4.84mm x 4.55mm x 3.12mm Supporting Diamonds Color (average g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.30 Carat Sapphire 1.08 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sapphire Quality Colour Blue Cut Round Faceted Content 1.30 carats Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Colour J Clarity VS2 Cut Old European Content 0.47 carat Dimensions 4.97mm (le...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 2 Carat Diamond and Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Central Diamond Colour I Clarity P1 Cut Old European round Content 0.78 carat Dimensions 5.49mm x 5.44mm x 3.74mm Diamond Two Colour K Clarity SI1 Cut Old E...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 2.16 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Diamond One (centre) Colour I Clarity VVS2 Cut Old European round Content 1.19 carats Dimensions 6.97mm x 6.77mm x 4.00mm Diamond One Colour I Clarity SI2 C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.17 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning three stone diamond ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Color H Clarity SI2 Cut Round Bril...
Diamond, Platinum
1.56Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring - Antique and Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions Width across setting 1.57cm/0.61" Height of setting 4.85mm/0.19" Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on reque...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.85Ct Diamond & 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum Set Trilogy Ring - Antique Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions Width across setting 1.30cm/0.51" Height of setting 4.93mm/0.19" Ring Size UK Size R USA Size 8 5/8 This ring may be professionally adjusted in size on reque...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique and Vintage 3.20 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this Old European cut three stone ring. Diamond Quality Diamond One Color K Clarity SI1 Cut Old European Conte...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Belle Epoque 3 Naturals Pearls and Diamonds Ring, 18kt Gold and Platinum
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: Height: 28.27mm / 1.11in Length: 21.32mm / 0.83in Width: 24.73mm / 0.97in Ring size: 8 ½ - 59 - R This ring can be resized if needed (don't hesitate to enquire).
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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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