Emerald Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel with Diamond Accents
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring A Bezel-set 3.07 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Accented by 16 Princess Cut Diamonds of SI Clarity and H Color Totaling 1.60 Carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 6cts Emerald cut Amethyst Unisex Bezel Set Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald-cut ...
Amethyst, Emerald, Yellow Gold
2.62tcw 14K Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Bezel Set & Diamond Pave Shank Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a contemporary emerald and diamond engagement ring/right-hand ring in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous ring carries a full 2.37-carat emerald cut emerald in a bezel settin...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 20 round brilliant cut = 0.26cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 7 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing request...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.85 Carat Natural Oval Cut Bezel Set Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite ring features a vibrant 1.85 carat oval emerald, beautifully bezel set in luxurious 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Rainbow Sapphire Bezel Set Eternity Band Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow Sapphire Bezel Set Eternity Band Ring in 14k gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 18K Two-Tone Gold Natural Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Bezel Set Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18K Two-Tone Gold Natural Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Bezel Set Ring Ring Material :18k White & Rose Gold Gemstone Details: The 1st Main Stone is a GIA Graded, Natural Pink Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
3.0ct 14K Natural Emerald-Oval Cut Men's Solitaire Bezel Set Gold Pinky Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The emerald is bezel set in a secure golden frame, ideal for daily wear.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$510Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bezel Set Oval Topaz Wide Matte Band silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Topaz Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold.
Topaz, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$510Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bezel Set Oval Ruby Wide Matte Band silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Ruby Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$510Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bezel Set Oval Sapphire Wide Matte Band silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Sapphire Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold.
Sapphire, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$510Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bezel Set Oval Citrine Wide Matte Band silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Citrine Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold.
Citrine, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$510Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bezel Set Oval Opal Wide Matte Band silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Opal Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold.
Opal, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$510Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bezel Set Oval Amethyst Wide Matte Band silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Amethyst Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold.
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$510Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bezel Set Oval Garnet Wide Matte Band silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Garnet Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold.
Garnet, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$510Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bezel Set Oval Peridot Wide Matte Band silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Peridot Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold.
Peridot, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$510Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bezel Set Oval Emerald Wide Matte Band silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Emerald Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold.
Emerald, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$463Sale Price / item|50% Off
Bezel Set Oval Moissanite Wide Matte Band silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Oval Moissanite Wide Matte Band ring silver, gold.
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Angara Natural Bezel-Set Round 1.15ct Opal Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Fancy Ring 18K Yellow Gold 0.69Cttw Size 6.75
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 yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$984Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond East-West Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This dainty ring features a 0.5 carat oval-cut emerald set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Large Round Cabochon Bezel Set Angel Skin Coral Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous and well made vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a round cabochon cut angel skin coral neatly bezel set at its top.
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Set Ring G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.30CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold Bezel style 2.20 grams 1/4 inche...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel set Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.30CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Bezel style 2.20 grams 1/4 inc...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel set Ring G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.30CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold Bezel style 2.20 grams 1/4 i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Bezel Set Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The Blue Sapphire is mounted in an 14k yellow gold bezel setting with bezel set diamonds. The bezel setting provides excellent color contrast to the Sapphire center stone.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Three-Stone Bypass Ring 14k European.22ctw Bezel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 3 sizes for $35 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .22ctw Cu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Round Flush Bezel Set Chunky Statement Cocktail 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Round Flush Bezel Set Chunky Jumbo Statement Cocktail Rose Gold Ring 18K Rose Gold 2.50 cts Diamonds Beautiful Buttery Rose Gold and Hefty Crafted Ring Geometric and Freefor...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Round Flush Bezel Set Chunky Statement Cocktail 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Round Flush Bezel Set Chunky Statement Cocktail 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring 18K Rose Gold 2.50 cts Diamonds Beautiful Buttery Rose Gold and Hefty Crafted Ring Geometric and Free...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Cocktail Solitaire Bypass Ring - 14k Oval Cab 3.08ct Bezel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote. Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 3.08ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australia Total C...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.42 Cttw Bezel Set Diamond Stackable Eternity Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Created from rich 18 karat yellow gold, this beautiful eternity band boasts 23 fine round brilliant cut diamonds = 0.42 Cttw each individually set in milgrain edged bezels for a stun...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.01ct Oval Bezel Set Multi-Stone Milgrain 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The ring is expertly handcrafted using premium yellow gold , combining modern elegance with classic allure.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Bezel Set Vintage Pear Sapphire Ring with Diamond in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,032Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Carat Emerald Bezel-Set Band Ring with Diamond Accents in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This band ring features a 1-carat octagon emerald set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Bezel-Set Square Sapphire and Round Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Brilliant round diamonds and square blue sapphires are alternately bezel set on this 14k white gold band. The milgrain work around the gems and the filigree deta...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Channel and Bezel Set Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage unisex ring boasts a natural oval-cut Blue Sapphire, mounted in a half-bezel setting, paired with additional tension set baguette and round-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Set Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Ct Natural Round Cut Bezel Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way 0.40CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 2.1 grams 7/16 inch in wid...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Round Brilliant Cut Three Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.69ct Color: G Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 2 round brilliant cut = 0.30ct Color: G Clarity: SI1-3 Ring Size: 4.25 (please ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bezel Set 2.80 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Ribbed Textured 18K Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural emerald and diamond ring, featuring a magnificent 2.80-carat oval cut emerald, accompanied by 0.38 CTTW round cut diamond side stones, all beautifully set in a wavy textured ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,352Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Half Bezel Set Emerald and Halo Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond halo ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with a emerald gemstone in center and dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$3,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bold Pear-Cut Emerald Bezel Set Cocktail Ring 2.67 Ct in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking signet unisex ring showcased one pear-cut emerald with total weight 2.67 carats, perfectly set in 18k yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Pink Sapphire Half Bezel Ring & Channel Set Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold ring, weighing 10.29 grams and boasting a size 8.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.91 Carat Oval Natural Green Emerald Bezel Set Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The gemstone is securely set in a smooth bezel setting, giving the ring a sleek and modern look while offering excellent protection.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.08tcw 14K Asscher Cut Emerald Three-Stone Ring - Rich Green Bezel Set Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Complemented by a princess-cut emerald on each side, set in lustrous 14k yellow gold bezels, this ring exudes elegance and sophistication.
Emerald, Gold
$3,180Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Channel-Bezel Set Satin Finish Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold baguette and round channel-bezel set satin finish ring, containing 10 baguette and 18 round full cut diamond; color "G", clarity VS and weight .95cts. fits a stone 1c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex NEW 14k Yellow Gold .64ct Sideways Bezel Set Green Emerald Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The solitaire is a nice deep green, elongated emerald cut natural genuine emerald stone and is neatly bezel set sideways at the center of the ring, weighing exactly 0.64 carats.
Emerald, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.40 CT Natural Emerald Bezel-Set Cushion Signet Ring for Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
Restraint as the highest luxury — this 14K solid yellow gold cushion signet ring sets a natural emerald-cut emerald in a flush bezel within a polished gold face of architectural auth...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
25.25ct 18K Huge Emerald Solitaire Ring - Bezel Set Dark Green Unisex 750 Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
While natural inclusions and jardin add to the gem's character, the sheer size and beauty of this extraordinary stone captivate beyond measure. Bezel-set in 18k yellow gold for optim...
Emerald, Gold
Chaumet Bezel Set Cabochon Blue Sapphire Dome Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant Chaumet dome ring showcases a beautifully smooth cabochon sapphire set at the center of a bold gold band.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.05 CTW Crown Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, VS-SI Bezel Set Tiara Band
Located in New York, NY
The bezel-set diamonds create a clean and refined look while allowing the FG+ color and VS-SI clarity stones to sparkle effortlessly.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modernist 1.12 Carat Blue Sapphire Bezel Set Double Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This modernist 1.12-carat octagon deep blue sapphire double-band ring is crafted in 14K white gold. The sapphires measure approximately 7.2 x 5.2 mm and are securely set in sleek bez...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Bezel-Set Solitaire Cushion 2.2ct Amethyst Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: AmethystMain Stone Color: Medium Dark PurpleMain Stone Shape: Cushion CutMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 8mmMa...
Amethyst, Gold
10.30tcw 18K Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring - Dark Green Bezel Set 750 Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
The emerald is securely bezel-set for protection, while brilliant round-cut diamonds flank the shank, adding a touch of sparkle to this elegant solitaire with accents.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1.71ct Clear Black Salt and Pepper Diamond Bezel Set 14K Gold Engagement Ring
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K white gold ring featuring a rectangle-shaped salt and pepper diamond center, bezel set with a hammered band and matte finish ♥ This ring has a very large face due to...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.15 CTW Round Diamond Band in 14K White Gold, VS/SI+ Bezel Set Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic and effortlessly elegant, this 14K white gold diamond band features five natural round diamonds set in smooth bezel settings for a clean and timeless look.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Vintage Inspired Bezel-Set Diamond Fashion Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Exhibiting bezel-set round diamonds secured together in a wavy pattern, this is a fascinating fashion ring in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Gold
Vintage D'Zeiner Oval Cabochon Pink Tourmaline Bezel Set Ring 18K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A stunning, generously sized oval-shaped cabochon pink tourmaline, weighing around 30 carats, graces this ring. It is elegantly nestled within a two-tier bezel setting, featuring a d...
Tourmaline, 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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