Bvlgari 18K White Gold B.zero1 Ring Size 6 (European 52) #24621
By Bulgari
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Bvlgari B.Zero1 18K White Gold Ring Size 6 (European 52) This elegant 18K white gold B.zero1 band features the iconic BVLGARI engraved edge framing the signature multi-band design.
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Four-Band Ring 18kt White Gold Size 55
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bulgari’s creative vision, challenging the very essen...
18k Gold, White Gold
Middle Ages Ring in 18 Carat White Gold with 1 Aquamarine 25.48 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Inspired by the elements and shapes of the Middle Ages, the collection is one of the most coveted by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Delicate yet bold crosses and stepped rings with large, col...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI Bulgari B.zero1 Two-Band Ring 18k Rose Gold and Ceramic
By Bulgari
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pre-loved Bulgari B.zero1 two-band ring in 18k rose gold with black ceramic spiral.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari B.Zero1 One Band Ring 18K White Gold US 6.25
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The B.Zero1 ring is a signature piece from the legendary jewelry design house Bvlgari.
18k Gold, White Gold
Georgian 15ct Gold Garnet Reposséd Ring with a B Engraved on Back
Located in London, England
This Georgian 15ct Gold Garnet Reposséd Ring centres on a richly coloured garnet, glowing with deep red tones that shift beautifully in the light.
15k Gold
Precious Basics Ring, 18 Carat White Gold, 2 African Paraiba Tourmalines 1.86 ct
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Precious Basics Collection of Colleen B. Rosenblat is the classic collection for everyday basic and business looks.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari B Zero 1 Ring 18 karat White Gold with Aquamarine
By Bulgari
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
"Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bulgari’s creative vision, challenging the very esse...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Ring, 18K White Gold, Art Deco, Italy, Circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in istanbul, TR
BVLGARI B.ZERO1 RING Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 ring is a true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, chal...
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Ring 18k White Gold Diamond 359721 Sz 6 3/4
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking Bvlgari B.zero1 Three-Band Ring in 18k White Gold, embodying modernity and architectural elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 18k Rose Gold Black Ceramic Ring Size 55
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301140 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2022 RRP £1,940 Incl. Taxes / €2,300 Incl. Taxes / $2,080 Excl. Taxes Model 345853 Serial Number RT**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight ...
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Sonia Bitton 14K Yellow gold Diamond New York Skyline ring Size 6
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
Carry the iconic New York City skyline with you wherever you wander! Crafted in 14K gold, this ring boasts an elaborately embossed design of the Big Apple's majestic skyscrapers. Thr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammered Gold Ring in 18 Carat Hammered White Gold, 1 Smoky Quartz 13.01 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
In the elegant hammered gold collection, Colleen B. Rosenblat creates a controversial interplay of shapes.
Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
BVLGARI 18k Yellow Gold B.ZERO 1 One Band Ring, Unisex, Italy, 6.95g
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Whether worn alone or stacked with other rings, the B.ZERO 1 One Band Ring is a timeless addition that will enhance any outfit and occasion.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kirk Kara KF1010DP-B Angelique Filigree 18K White Gold Ring with Round Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Kirk Kara KF1010DP-B 18K White Gold Hand Engraved "Angelique" Ring with 0.41 carat diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Three-Band 18K Gold and White Ceramic Ring, Size 49
By Bulgari
Located in 上海市, CN
An iconic Bvlgari B.zero1 three-band ring crafted in polished 18K gold and white ceramic.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 18K Yellow Gold Single Band Ring, Unisex, Italy, Size 59
By Bulgari
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this Bvlgari B.zero1 18k yellow gold single band ring, an iconic design first introduced in 1999 and inspired by the architectural forms of Rome’s Colosseum.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scarab Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 1 Moonstone 24.17 ct, 2 Rhodolites 0.67 ct
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The ring size is US 8.0 (EU 57).
Garnet, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
VENUS Authentic Ancient Greek Coin '4th Century B.C.' 18kt Gold Ring
Located in Roma, IT
An authentic Greek Coin ( "obol" 420-390 B.C.) is set in this beautiful 18 Kt gold ring.
18k Gold, Gold
Kirk Kara K202R-B Rose Gold Angelique Beaded Filigree Ring 0.18 Carat Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Kirk Kara K202R-B 18K Rose Gold "Angelique" Ring with 0.18 carat Round Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari/Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend 3-Band Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend 3-Band Ring in 18k Rose Gold This stunning Bvlgari B.Zero1 Legend ring is crafted from luxurious 18k rose gold, showcasing the brand's iconic three-band design.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Band Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 57 US 8
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
From the Bvlgari B.zero1 collection, this beautiful four-band ring is crafted in a lustrous 18K rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18ct White Gold B.Zero1 4-Band Diamond Ring .8ct 17.38g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A bold and iconic design from the house of Bvlgari, this B.Zero1 4-band ring is crafted in luxurious 18ct white gold, weighing 17.38 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari — B.zero1 Ring, Black Ceramic and 18-Carat Rose Gold (Four-Band)
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bvlgari, B.zero1. A four-band ring, the central spiral body in polished black ceramic set between two rims in 18-carat rose gold, each engraved with the doubled BVLGARI·BVLGARI signa...
Rose Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari B.Zero1 18K Rose Gold & Black Ceramic Four-Band Ring Size 5
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Embrace the bold elegance of Bulgari’s signature B.Zero1 ring. This striking four-band design pairs polished 18-karat rose gold edges with three wavy bands of glossy black high-tech ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari “B.Zero1” 18 Karat Yellow Gold Five-Row Band Ring Size 53
By Bulgari
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an iconic “B.Zero1” five-row band ring designed by Italian jewellery house Bvlgari in 2010s.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Black Ceramic and 18k Rose Gold Four-Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exude timeless sophistication with this iconic Bvlgari B.Zero1 four-band ring, a masterpiece of contemporary Italian design.
Diamond, Rose Gold
GIA Natural Blue Sapphire East West Engagement Ring 14K Gold, Gemstone Wedding B
Located in Hong Kong, HK
GIA Certified 1.20ct East-West Emerald Cut Natural Blue Sapphire Ring in 14K Solid White Gold A distinctive fine jewelry creation featuring a GIA Certified 1.20ct natural blue sapph...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rosenblat Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 44 Cognac Colored Diamonds 0.29 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The interpretation of the name ‘Rosenblat’ in the designer’s logo is a stylised rose petal. Whether as a lustrous pendant, the clasp on a necklace, earrings or a bracelet, the Rosen...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 1 Kunzite of 27.48 ct, 2 Sapphires 3.39 ct
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ring size: 58 Designed by Colleen B. Rosenblat.
Kunzite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
One of a Kind Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, with 1 Aquamarine of 140.4 ct
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
It has a length of 48 mm and a wide of 29 mm. The head of the ring is 24 mm high. Ring size: 54 (US 6.8) Designed by Colleen B.
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari B. Zero 1 18k White Gold 7.8mm Wide Band Ring Size 54
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 13.75 Grams Ring Size: Size 54 European / 6 US (can Not custom size this ring) Ring Width: 7.8mm (0.30") Ring Height: 2.6mm rise off the fing...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B. Zero 1 Ring 4 Bands, Set In 18ct White Gold, Size 49
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
The Bvlgari B.Zero1 4-Band Ring is a symbol of contemporary sophistication, crafted in 18ct white gold.
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B. Zero 1 Ring 5 Bands, Set In 18ct Yellow Gold, Size 49
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
The Bvlgari B.Zero1 5-Band Ring is a symbol of contemporary sophistication, crafted in 18ct yellow gold.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 One Band 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size US 5 EU 50
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Collection/Style: B.zero1 One Band Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: Bvlgari 750 50 Made in Italy Design: Signature B.zero1 architectural band with engrave...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
22338 Bvlgari Bulgari B.zero1 18K Yellow Gold Diamond One Band Ring #48 4.5
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
B.ZERO1 collection at Bvlgari 18k yellow gold ring band weighs 6g 30 round diamonds, total weight 0.51ct Diamond G color VS1 clarity Ring band measures 4.7mm wide Size #48 (US size...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Design Legend Zaha Hadid Ring in 18k Rose Gold, Size 52
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A contemporary ring reimagined by Zaha Hadid, capturing architectural fluidity and innovation.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari B.zero1 Rock Four-Band Studded Spiral With Pave Diamonds Ring 18K Yellow
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
B.zero1 Rock four-band ring in 18 kt yellow gold with studded spiral and pavé diamonds on the edges.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari B.zero1 Rock Two-Band Studded Spiral Black Ceramic Ring 18K Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
Bulgari B.zero1 Rock two-band ring in 18 kt rose gold with studded spiral and black ceramic inserts on the edges.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Bulgari B.zero1 One-Band Ring with Openwork Logo Spiral in White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari B.zero1 One-Band ring set in 18k white gold, circa 2023.
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Bulgari B.zero1 Black Ceramic Two-Band Ring in Rose Gold, Size 50
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A classic vintage Bulgari B.zero1 black ceramic two-band ring set in 18k rose gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
J. B. Star GIA 5.29 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By JB Star
Located in Stamford, CT
J.B. Star yellow sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Kirk Kara K413-B Angelique Beaded Filigree Ring in 14K White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Kirk Kara K413-B 14K White Gold "Angelique" Ring with 0.06 carat Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 55 US 7
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
From the Bvlgari B.zero1 collection, this beautiful four-band ring is crafted in a lustrous 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond B.Zero1 Ring Size 6.5/53 #22279
By Bulgari
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond B.Zero1 Ring Size 6.5/53 Bold and iconic, this authentic Bvlgari B.Zero1 ring is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold and adorned with 80 round b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Pave Diamond Four Band Ring 18K White Gold 54 US 6.5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The B.Zero1 ring is a signature piece from the legendary jewelry design house Bvlgari.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari B.zero1 Essential 18 Karat Rose Gold Natural Diamond Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bulgari Bvlgari B.zero1 Essential 18 Karat Rose Gold Natural Diamond Band Ring Metal: 18k rose gold Weight: 6.66 grams Diamond: 0.4 carat F VVS1 round natural diamond Width: 4mm Siz...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 18k White Gold Three Band Wedding Band Ring Original Receipt
By Bulgari
Located in San Diego, CA
BVLGARI Style: B. ZERO1 Three Band Ring Metal: 18K White Gold 12 Grams Width: 7.8mm Size: 11.5 / 66 Hallmark: BVLGARI F6WRT6 66 MADE IN ITALY Includes: -Elegant Ring Box ...
White Gold
Samuel B Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Mosaic Opal Ring Size 5.5 #17850
By BJC
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Samuel B Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Mosaic Opal Ring Size 5.5 This gorgeous ring by designer Samuel B was crafted from 925 sterling silver with 14K yellow gold detailing and ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial B Letter Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -B- Letter Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world.
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$643Sale Price / item|20% Off
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial B Letter Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -B- Letter Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari B-Zero 1 18K 750 White Gold 8.5mm Band / Ring, size 53.
By Bulgari
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
From an iconic & instantly recognisable BVLGARI B-Zero 1 Collection, this band ring is finely crafted in 18K white gold In excellent condition, the piece is bearing Bulgari hallma...
18k Gold, White Gold
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial B Letter Ring 18 Kt White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -B- Letter Ring 18 Karat White Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18 Karat White Gold B.Zero 1 Ring Size 8.5 (58) #18749
By Bulgari
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Bvlgari 18K White Gold B.Zero1 Ring Size 8.5 (58) This iconic band by Bvlgari is crafted in beautifully detailed 18K white gold.
18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian T.B. Starr 14k Gold Platinum GIA 4.95ct Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 13mm (0.51") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 9.1mm rise off the fi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.52 CT Diamond Halo 18K White Gold Ed.B Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original Ed.B signed 18K white gold diamond engagement ring, accompanied by a GIA certificate.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 Three-Row Band 18 Karat White Gold Ring Size 54 (US 7)
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bvlgari B.zero1 Three-Band Ring crafted in polished 18K white gold, featuring the collection’s iconic architectural spiral design inspired by Rome’s Colosseum.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kirk Kara K1250D-B Angelique 18K Rose Gold Band Ring with Diamonds 0.17 Carats
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Kirk Kara "Angelique" 18K rose gold ring with diamonds totaling 0.17 carats. Diamonds are G/H color, VS2/SI1 clarity. Finger size is 6.25 and can be sized up or down up to 2 sizes.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Solid 18k White Gold Diamond B.Zero1 4.8mm Wide Band Ring sz3
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant White Color Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 6.54 Grams Ring Size: Size 45 - ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond One Band Ring 18K White Gold Size 52 US 6
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A true statement of Bvlgari’s creative vision, this ring is a perfect fit for your jewelry collection. Crafted in lustrous 18K white gold. It features a one band ring studded with ch...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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