2.95 Carat Bezel Set Amethyst in Wide 18k Gold Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome, wide-band ring features an emerald-cut amethyst of beautiful deep purple color set in a contemporary 18 karat, 2-toned gold ring!
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Bezel Set Swiss Blue Topaz Solitaire Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2.95 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Swiss Blue Topaz Gem Stone : 1 Swiss Blue Topaz Gem Stone Carat : 1...
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$634Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Round Bezel Set Swiss Blue Topaz Solitaire Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2.96 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Swiss Blue Topaz Gem Stone : 1 Swiss Blue Topaz Gem Stone Carat : 1....
Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Custom made eighteen karat 18K yellow gold estate ring with attractive step style wide band leading to one full cut round faceted .94 carat H/VS diamond solitaire in a rhodium settin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5.00 Carat Oval Blue Topaz Bezel Set Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Blue Topaz Vintage Gold Solitaire Cocktail Ring. Securely nestled and Hand Bezel set with a 5 Carat Oval Blue Topaz.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,544Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Kunzite Solitaire Ring, 8.56 Carats, USA
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold and ethereal statement with this 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Kunzite Solitaire Ring, showcasing a striking 14x12mm kunzite gemstone weighing an impressive 8.56 carats.
Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Rainbow Multi Color Bezel Set Gemstone Stacking Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This 14K yellow gold ring features 0.35 carats total weight of vibrant round cut multi-colored gemstones.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Heart Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 2 heart cut =0.40cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: 48 round brilliant = 0.50cttw Color: Pink / H Clarity: SI1-2 Size: 5.25 si...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Gypsy Ring Bezel Set 14K Yellow Gold ~.63ct Center
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Diamond Gypsy Ring Bezel Set 14K Yellow Gold ~.63ct Center This ring features a ~0.63-carat round white diamond set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Emerald Cut Emerald Solitaire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k yellow gold Emerald: 1 emerald cut = 1.27ct Size: 7.0 Width: the top of the ring measures 7.10mm wide Weight: 5.91 grams
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Small Bezel Set Diamond Ring Dainty Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Small Bezel Set Diamond Ring Dainty Round Diamond Engagement Ring Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification 14K Hallmarked, IGI Diamond Weight 0.04 cts Approx Metal Yellow...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.07 Carat Blue Oval Opal Bezel Set 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant ring features a mesmerizing 2.07 carat blue oval opal bezel set in 18 karat white gold.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Bezel Set Ring
Located in New York, NY
Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Bezel Set Ring Description: This ring features a round old European cut diamond in the center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bezel Set Natural Marquise-Shaped Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Adorn your finger with this exquisite marquise-shaped blue sapphire ring, featuring a brilliant bezel set 0.63-carat natural stone set in luxurious 14 karat white gold.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Oval Opal Cabochon Ring - Size 6
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Measurements - 15.2mm x 12.75mm x 2.75mm Ring Size - 6 Total Weight - 4.64g
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Satin Finish Bezel Set Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Height: 14.1 mm tall Total Weight: 21.3 Grams Diamond Count: 32 Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS1-SI1 Diamond Cut: brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$408Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Ring Everyday Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This is a minimalist 14k yellow gold ring featuring a round brilliant-cut diamond in a bezel setting. The diamond is securely encased in a smooth gold rim, allowing for a sleek, mode...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Style Round Blue Aquamarine Bezel Set 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
You are looking at a dainty band of classic handcraft openwork design. The Aquamarine solitaire ring is captivating in a bezel setting. A unique ring that can be worn as a fashion ac...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18k Gold & Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Bezel-Set Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Altrincham, GB
A stunning 5-stone ring dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Typical of this era, the stones rest in bezel settings featuring millegrain detail, the platinum millegrain cont...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Wide Silver Ring w/Emerald in 22k Gold Tiered Bezel Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wide band sterling silver statement ring with stunning green emerald in a dramatically tiered 22 karat gold bezel set with rounded corners.
Emerald, 22k Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold 0.77ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Wedding Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Might show minor signs of wear. Bezel Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with: Seven (7) emerald cut natural diamonds: Measurements: 3.10mm x 2.10mm x 1.52mm in depth.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.67ct Montana Sapphire Bezel Set Signet Engagement Ring 14K Gold R6783
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.67ct Montana Sapphire Bezel Set Signet Engagement Ring 14K Gold ♥ The item measures 7mm in length (North South direction), 6.6mm in width (East West direction), and stands 5.5m...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
6.78 Carat Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Bezel Set Yellow Gold Ring
By Edward Elise
Located in Tampa, FL
6.78 Carat Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Bezel Set Yellow Gold Ring Center Stone : Green Tourmaline - 6.78 Carats Ring : Top Measurements - 16 x 9.75mm Band Width - 2.15mm 14 Ka...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Artisan Bezel Set Citrine & Diamond Handmade Engraved Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully handmade band ring features a sparkling 4.62 carat citrine set with diamonds in 18k yellow gold.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Bezel Set Natural Oval Garnet 9K Yellow Gold Vintage Dress Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of an exquisite timeless design, this vintage dress ring is set with an oval Natural Garnet of stunning deep red colour, of oval shape, bezel set Shoulders are decorated with smal...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
$7,100Sale Price|21% Off
14k Yellow Gold Natural 1.75 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14kt Yellow Gold 5 Stone 1.75 Carat Weight Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Bezel Set Ring Style :5 Stone Bezel Set Ring Material :14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There Are Approx...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18k Solid Gold Diamond Heart Ring Minimal Heart Ring with Bezel Set Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Promise Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with a natural white diamonds. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorge...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Heart Ring Minimal Heart Ring with Bezel Set Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Promise Ring in 14k solid gold featured with a natural white diamonds. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, the...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two-Tone Gold Natural Emerald & Diamond Bezel Set Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Two-Tone Gold Natural Emerald & Diamond Bezel Set Ring Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold& 18k White Gold Gemstone/ Diamond Details: The Center Stone is a Natural, Emerald cut, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring, 0.80ct Round Bezel-Set, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Rich and refined, this 18 karat yellow gold ring highlights a captivating round ruby, bezel-set at the center with an approximate weight of 0.80 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set VIVID RED Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - Very Nice Color - 4.9mm (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pav...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square and Round Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade with impeccable attention to detail, this H&H Collection piece will sparkle forever! Square and Round Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring 18kt. Yellow Gold Center Diamond: 0....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Green Jadeite Jade Bezel Set Cabachon Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This simple yellow gold ring has an oval cabachon, green color jadeite jade center, bezel set and finished by wide, high polished shoulders.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Ring Bezel Channel Set
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Striking vintage ring crafted in solid 18ct buttery yellow gold, showcasing a natural cornflower blue sapphire in a sleek bezel setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Fancy Ring 18K White Gold 0.68cttw
Located in New York, NY
Speak of the bold and beautiful diamond ring design. This ring features 9 bezel set fine round brilliant cut diamonds crafted in high polished 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Set Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K White Gold Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Set Ring Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: The main stone is a natural pink, oval shape, sapphire weighing approx...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.78 Carat Total weight Marquise Diamond Bezel Set Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and modern, this 18K yellow gold ring features a 0.78 carat marquise-cut diamond set horizontally in a sleek bezel setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 18K White Gold Natural Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Set Wrap Around Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18K White Gold Natural Sapphire& Diamond Bezel Set Wrap Around Ring Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstone Details: The main stone is a GIA Certified, Octagonal, Natural, Heat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Aletto & Co. Natural 14 Carat Amethyst Cabochon Gold Bezel Set Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The weight of the amethyst is approximately 14 carats, and is bezel set. Ring size 6, and can be sized. Metal Type: 14 Kt Yellow Gold (Stamped and/or tested) Metal Weight: 15 grams
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.63 Carat Diamond Bezel-Set Flexi-Band Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
This handcrafted 18 karat white gold eternity flexi-band ring features eleven diamonds bezel-set and placed together to produce 1.63 carat (F/G/VS2) of brilliance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.70 Carat Black Opal Freeform Shape Bezel Set 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 2.70 carat natural black opal in a free-form bezel setting and 0.26 carat round brilliant diamond pave 18K white gold cocktail ring, showcasing a vivid full-spectrum play-of-...
Diamond, Black Star, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,472Sale Price|20% Off
Princess Cut Diamonds in Bezel Set Ring Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Princess Cut Diamonds in Bezel Set Ring is a timeless and sophisticated piece, expertly crafted in 18K gold. 18KT:3.8g, Diamond:1ct
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bezel Set Red Brown Oval Cabochon Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Jade Jade Measurements: ~17 mm x 13 mm x 4.7 mm Jade Carat Weight: ~10 carats Total Weight: 10.8 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 (re...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Citrine and Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 3 round brilliant cut = 0.06cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Citrine: 1 pear cut = 1.25ct Ring Size: 5.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
This refined diamond band is crafted in radiant 18KT yellow gold and showcases a captivating row of bezel-set round cut diamonds totaling 0.45 carats. With its elegant gradient desig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Round Diamond Bezel Set Blue Sapphire Pave Set 18 Karat White Gold Unique Ring
Located in Fairfax, VA
Round Diamond Bezel Set Blue Sapphire Pave Set 18 Karat White Gold Unique Ring Size 7 13.82 grams 18 Karat White Gold 4.37 Cts Blue Sapphires AA Quality 0.20 cts Diamonds G/VS Quali...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$140,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat D Color Diamond Yellow Gold Bezel Set Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The diamond is set in a sleek yellow gold bezel setting, creating a warm and modern contrast against the crisp white brilliance of the center stone.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,752Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spiral Marquise Diamond Snake Wrap Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Snake motif wrap ring features one marquise shape natural diamond weighing 0.21 carats, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Set Bypass Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bypass Ring Style: Diamond Bypass Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.18 carats of natural,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
3.09 Carat Diamond Pear-Cut Bezel Set White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Set in a sleek 14K white gold —effortlessly modern with timeless appeal.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.10 CTW Baguette Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, SI+ Bezel Set Solitaire
Located in New York, NY
Elegant in its simplicity, this 14K gold baguette diamond ring showcases a single natural baguette-cut diamond in a sleek bezel setting that highlights the stone’s clean lines and so...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18k Gold Half Moon Bezel Set Spessartite Garnet & Amethyst w/ Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Spessartite Garnet - Half Moon Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Deep Orangish-Red Color - 7x4.4mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Half Moon Cut - Bez...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
1.90cts 14K Bezel Set Colombian Emerald Solitaire Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a bespoke Colombian emerald solitaire emerald-cut engagement/right-hand ring in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire ring carries a 1.90-carat emerald in a bezel set...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pear Bezel Set Emerald Solitaire Everyday Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Bezel Set Emerald Solitaire Everyday Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.61 carats.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Mesh Band Ring with Solitaire Bezel Set Yellow Diamond
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring can be resized at an additional cost. Let us know if you’re looking for certain sizes, we might have some in stock. Elevate your style with this exquisite 18K yellow gold m...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Large White Opal Twisted Wire Bezel Set Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - White Base Color w/ Nice Play of Color- 20.54x12.08mm (approx.)
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Bezel Set Colombian Emerald Dome Ring, Size 8
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k Gold Bezel Set Colombian Emerald High Dome Ring Emerald .98 cts Size 8, can be sized Handmade in the USA
Emerald, Gold, 18k 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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