Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby AA Akoya Stud-Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Internationally patented, Waltzing Brilliance technology is an innovative jewellery invention patented by a leading Russian designer, Viktor Moiseikin, which a diamond facet gem is s...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Queen Victoria 22K Gold British Sovereigns Coin Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
Each coin acid tests as 22k gold. The loops, bezels, and spring rings are 10k gold, marked on the clasp.
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Sky-Dweller 18k Gold Oyster Flex Champagne Index Dial Mens Watch 326238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Model: Rolex Sky-Dweller Model Number: 326238 Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vintage: No ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Sky-Dweller Steel 18K Yellow Gold BlacK Dial Automatic Mens Watch 326933
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General: Brand: Rolex Model: Sky-Dweller 326933 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men's Style: Luxury, Sport Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Vintage: No Customized: No Movement: Move...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Large Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romulus and Remus
Located in Madrid, ES
Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals, gilded bronze bezel. Movement: Silk string suspension, ringing the hours and halves on a bell.
Bronze
Rolex Yacht-Master II 18K Rose Gold Steel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116681
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681 Model Number: 116681 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Display: Analog Vin...
Rose Gold, Steel
MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Amethyst Sapphire Earings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Internationally patented, Waltzing Brilliance technology is an innovative jewellery invention patented by a leading International designer, Viktor Moiseikin, which a diamond facet ge...
Peridot, Sapphire, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Sky-Dweller Bright Blue Dial 326934
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
These can be controlled using the fluted, white gold bi-directional rotatable ring command bezel. Fitted with an Oyster bracelet, Oyster deployant clasp, sapphire crystal and a self-...
Stainless Steel
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Diamond Necklace
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Internationally patented, Waltzing Brilliance technology is an innovative jewellery invention patented by a leading Russian designer, Viktor Moiseikin, which a diamond facet gem is s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
French Bronze & Ormolu Clock with Automation
Located in Norwich, GB
Acanthus leaf, gilded, decorated bezel with silvered chapter ring, Roman numerals and original ‘blued’ steel ‘moonpoise’ hands.
Bronze
MOISEIKIN Sapphire Diamond White Gold Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With every movement of your hand, the gemstones come alive, reflecting and refracting light in a harmonious symphony, painting the world around you with a breathtaking display of col...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Peridot Blue Topaz Citrine Station Necklace 36" - 14k Pear 20.07ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Peridot Carat(s): .64ct Cut: Pear Color: Green Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 1.66ct Cut: Oval...
Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Carved Natural Carnelian Handmade Brooch in Open Back Gilt Brass
Located in Milford, DE
A carved carnelian gemstone in an ornate, Victorian, open-back, gilt brass, bezel setting. Antique spring ring clasp. The gemstone in this pin/brooch is beautifully carved and polish...
Carnelian, Brass, Gilt Metal
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Quartz Chronograph 41 mm Steel & Ceramic CAZ1111.BA0878
By TAG Heuer
Located in New York, NY
Fixed stainless steel bezel with a black ceramic ring showing tachymeter markings.
Steel
MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Peridot Sapphire Earings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Internationally patented, Waltzing Brilliance technology is an innovative jewellery invention patented by a leading International designer, Viktor Moiseikin, which a diamond facet ge...
Peridot, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold Peridot Sapphire Earings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Internationally patented, Waltzing Brilliance technology is an innovative jewellery invention patented by a leading International designer, Viktor Moiseikin, which a diamond facet ge...
Sapphire, Peridot, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Sapphire Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The earrings catches specially designed by the house are stylish and durable so that you do not have to worry about losing them while wearing. The matching ring is available. Inter...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold 6ct Vivid Tanzanite Diamond Sapphire Pendant
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Internationally patented, Waltzing Brilliance technology is an innovative jewellery invention patented by Viktor Moiseikin, which a diamond facet gem is secured by two points: a sing...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Sea-Dweller 43mm 126600 Stainless Steel Watch Black Dial UNWORN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Uni-directional rotating stainless steel bezel with a black ceramic ring. Black dial with silver-tone Mercedes-logo, sword, and Berget-style hands and dot hour markers.
Stainless Steel
Diamond "Dragonfly" Pendant with 0.35 Carats Mixed Old Cut Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
For the bale, Eytan used the diamonds and bezels from an old ring -- a marquise and a single cut round -- nestling them in the crest of the top "bow" and tucking a sturdy wire keeper...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18K Gold Emerald Bezel Ring, Contemporary Design, Size 7
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Bezel Ring, ideal as an engagement ring, statement ring, or for stacking with other rings.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1.30 Carat Round Blue Sapphire Half Bezel Solitaire Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Solitaire Half Bezel Engagement Ring The ring is 14K White Gold The Blue Sapphire is a round 1.30 Carat Heated The ring is a size 7.00, sizable.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.00 Carat Bezel Set Octagonal Diamond Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Eternity Band set in 14K White Gold. 11 Large Round Brilliant diamonds and small pave diamonds are F-G SI1-SI2. Total Carat weight: 5.00ct. Total ring weight: 5.9 grams. Ring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
4.90 Carat Round Diamond Bezel Set Octagonal Eternity Wedding Band in 14K White
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond Eternity Band set in 14K White gold. 11 Large Round Brilliant diamonds and small pave diamonds are F-G SI1-SI2. Total Carat weight: 4.90ct. Total ring weight: 5.16 gr...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 Flush Set Bezel Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 7 Very clean and shiny diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Emeralds Maravellous Solitaire Natural Colombian Emerald 18K Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This is a stunning emerald bezel set solitaire engagement ring, the center stone is a natural Colombian emerald emerald cut weighing 2.32 carats.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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