Marquise Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 22k Gold
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A modern twist on a classic design, this 22 karat gold cigar band ring features a stunning 2 carat marquise diamond, bezel set on a cigar band ring.
Diamond, 22k Gold
Mika Pinky Ring in Rose Gold with Pear Pink Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
In the world of fine jewelry, the pinky ring reigns supreme. Everyone needs an excuse to raise their glass, and this exceptional bezel-set pinky sapphire pinky ring delivers.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,271 / item
Vintage oval Moissanite Double halo 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel set moissanite ring. 1ct oval moissanite delicate ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Chrysophrase Blue Topaz Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Cool colors dominate this truly elegant and dramatic cocktail ring. Bezel set in the center of the ring is a cushion cut chrysophrase (origin: Australia).
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art deco inspired , Ceylon Sapphires & Diamonds in Platinum ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Platinum ladies ring featuring bezel set centre oval cut natural blue sapphire surrounded by 22 claw set single cut diamonds in a halo, 14 claw set single cut diamonds on shoulder an...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Marquise Cut Aquamarine Ring. French Sapphire Halo Diamond Shoulder Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.70 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Marquise Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires, Diamonds Sapphire Cut: French Cut St...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Bubbles Collection Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Platinum Bubbles Band Ring Style: Bezel Set Band Ring Circa 2006 Ref. number: 128-21-15735147 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 5.25 Measurements: 8mm Main Diamond: 28 Round ...
Diamond, Platinum
GRS Cert. 17.73 Carat Minor Oil Colombian Emerald Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS-certified 17.73 carat emerald cut Colombian emerald and 1.27 carat round brilliant diamond halo 18K white and yellow gold statement ring, featuring a vivid deep green emerald in ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Green Jade Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon green jade ring, bezel set in 14k yellow gold. The Jade measures approximately 17.06 mm x 12 mm x 6.02 mm with an estimated weight of 9.01 carats.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dalben Design 2, 29 Carat Emerald Rose Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k rose gold matte finishing ring with a light green 2,29 carat bezel-set oval faceted cut emerald.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Dalben Design 3, 16 Carat Emerald Rose Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k rose gold matte finishing ring with a 3,16 carat bezel-set oval faceted cut emerald.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Solitaire Cable Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Details Brand: David Yurman Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18 Karat Gemstone(s): Pink Tourmaline Gemstone Cut: Round Gemstone Weight: Approximately 1.00 Carat Setting: Bezel ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Tourmaline Diamond Ring 7 14k W Gold 4.38 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This item has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal Laboratory...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
Natural Solitaire Aquamarine Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.60 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Aquamarine ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisa...
Aquamarine, Gold
Dalben 6, 53 Carat Oval Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 6,53 carat bezel-set oval faceted cut emerald.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1935 Platinum Ring with 1.80ct Green-Yellow Sapphire & 0.88ct Diamonds
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine bezel set sapphire and diamond ring. Sapphire Quality Colour Green/Yellow Cut Oval Faceted Content 1...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Sterling Silver Graduated Abalone Shell Inlay Ring Size 5 3.1g
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Era: Vintage Metal: Sterling Silver 925 Main Material: Graduated Oval Abalone Shell Inlays Setting: Bezel Set Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5 Total Weight: 3.1 Gram...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.75 14k Yellow Gold 4.65 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TWT (Color: G-H/Clarity: VS-SI) Bezel Set Total Carat Weight: 4.65 Ring Size 6.75 Weight: 3.79 Grams Metal: 14k Yellow Gold This magnificent Sapphire gold ring will arrive with its ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Offering classic yet contemporary appeal, this Faye Kim platinum diamond ring is bezel set with a matte finish and an open gallery, and can be easily stacked.
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Emerald Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 1.78 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Emerald ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal L...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
3 Carat Colombian Emerald Platinum Mens Link Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The center stone Emerald is adorned with 28 round cut diamonds bezel set on the platinum links. Ring Details: ✔ Setting: Platinum and 18k gold ✔ Ring Weight: 22 grams (approx.) ✔ Ri...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
0.95ct Diamond Five Stone Ring in 18k White Gold, England Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive multi-diamond band ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The ring displays five bezel set modern brilliant round cut diamonds totaling 0.95 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tony Campbell's Los Angeles Lakers 1988 NBA Championship Players Ring
Located in New York, NY
The center of the ring is bezel set with round brilliant cut diamond with weight of approximately 0.40ct..
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.60 Carat Asscher Cut Aquamarine Ring. Diamond French Sapphire Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Aquamarine Weight: Approx 1.60 Carats Aquamarine Cut: Asscher Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires, Diamonds Sapphire Cut: French Cut Diamond C...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Heera Moti 14K Yellow Gold Alternating Emerald-Cut & Round Diamond Band Ring
Located in Covington, LA
Details Designed by Heera Moti Three emerald-cut natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.27 carat Four bezel-set round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.21 carat Total di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gabriel and Co. 14k Yellow Gold 5.20ctw Swiss Blue Topaz Signet Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gabriel and Co. 14k Yellow Gold 5.20ctw Swiss Blue Topaz Signet Ring Brand: Gabriel and Co. Style: Three-Stone Bezel-Set Signet Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Details: 5.20...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Small Mika Pinky Ring in Yellow Gold with Pear Diamond, Right
Located in New York, NY
In the world of fine jewelry, the pinky ring reigns supreme. Everyone needs an excuse to raise their glass, and this exceptional bezel-set diamond pinky ring delivers.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Small Mika Pinky Ring in Yellow Gold with Pear Diamond, Left
Located in New York, NY
In the world of fine jewelry, the pinky ring reigns supreme. Everyone needs an excuse to raise their glass, and this exceptional bezel-set diamond pinky ring delivers.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Small Mika Pinky Ring in White Gold with Pear Diamond, Left
Located in New York, NY
Everyone needs an excuse to raise their glass, and this exceptional bezel-set diamond pinky ring delivers. Inspired by elements of the earth, The Mika Pinky Ring features a sleek tea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Small Mika Pinky Ring in White Gold with Pear Diamond, Right
Located in New York, NY
Everyone needs an excuse to raise their glass, and this exceptional bezel-set diamond pinky ring delivers. Inspired by elements of the earth, The Mika Pinky Ring features a sleek tea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Original Mika Pinky Ring in White Gold with Pear Diamond, Right
Located in New York, NY
Everyone needs an excuse to raise their glass, and this exceptional bezel-set diamond pinky ring delivers. Inspired by elements of the earth, The Mika Pinky Ring features a sleek tea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Original Mika Pinky Ring in White Gold with Pear Diamond, Left
Located in New York, NY
Everyone needs an excuse to raise their glass, and this exceptional bezel-set diamond pinky ring delivers. Inspired by elements of the earth, The Mika Pinky Ring features a sleek tea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Solitaire Emerald Ring Size 6.5 14k White Gold 2.5 Cts Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Quality Emerald Ring Size 6.5 14k White Gold 2.5 Cts Certified $1,950 310572 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls This Emerald ring has been Certified,...
Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 1.5 ct Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage 1.5 ct Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style Bezel set moissanite ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 12.47ct Oval Opal and 0.66ctw Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 12.47ct Oval Opal and 0.66ctw Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Style: 14k Yellow Gold Oval Opal and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Center Diamond: Ap...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
5.76 Carat Amethyst White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
4.00cts center cushion cut bezel set amethyst ring. Set in a 14k white gold setting with 62 round amethyst accent stones in a cluster, cocktail ring setting. 1 cushion cut Amethys...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$805Sale Price / item|25% Off
1 ct Marquise moissanite engagement ring in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Stacked Moissanite Ring. Bezel set moissanite ring. Double Band Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink 16.0ct Tourmaline Dome Ring with 1.25ct Diamond Geometric Pattern, 18K Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large oval cabochon pink tourmaline domes at the center of this ring, bezel-set so its smooth curved surface catches light as one continuous plane of color rather than breaking int...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Hand Wrought Yellow Quartz Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Hand made sterling silver Ring. Massive Yellow quartz stone bezel set in sterling.
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Multicolor Ice Diamonds Dome Ring Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This bold and domed Ice Diamond ring is like stars in the dark sky. This ring has bezel set Ice diamonds set upside down..
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1.35 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This impressive bezel set round engagement ring in gold is excellent quality, set with a stunning feature diamond displaying a fine white color, brilliance and presence.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
Square Blue Sapphire & Diamond Hexagon 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An unusual and very pretty white gold ring that bezel set with a beautiful royal blue square cut sapphire.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,340Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Garnet Etruscan Revival Cigar Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Mid-Century Garnet Etruscan Revival Cigar Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this striking Mid-Century ring features bezel-set round garnets across a wide ciga...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Solitaire Colombian Emerald Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.35 Cts Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Emerald ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisal Laboratory of America is a proud member of: - GIA Alumni Ass...
Emerald, Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Cabochon Ring - 8.21 Cts
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Tanzanite Cabochon Ring features an intriguing blue-violet stone and is beautifully bezel-set and matte-finished.
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Solitaire Aquamarine Ring Size 6.5 14k W Gold 1.60 Cts Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This Aquamarine ring has been Certified, Inspected, and Appraised by Gemological Appraisal Laboratory Gemological Appraisa...
Aquamarine, Gold
18K Gold Early Christian Roman Biblical Coin Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An authentic Early Christian Roman coin set in a bold 18K yellow gold octagonal bezel set mens ring.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mid-Century .83ct Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Appraisal reads: Platinum diamond ring. Bezel set in the center is one diamond with the following characteristics: Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Carat Weight: 0.83 carat (Formulaic +/-) M...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.15 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Provident
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A chic and modern interpretation of an antique design, it features clean geometric lines within a sleek bezel-set cathedral mounting. The ring is currently a size 6 and weighs 3.14 dwt.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Gemstone Dome Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Dome Ring features bezel set Blue Sapphires; weighing approx. 0.60tctw; Hand crafted in Rhodium Sterling Silver; the top dome of ring measures approx. 1 inch in length x 0....
Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Art Deco 1.18ct Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
The ring measures 12mm wide tapering to 1.7mm with an octagonal dome design with hand cut openwork floral designs, and the diamond is bead and bezel set.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Genuine Pink Sapphire Gemstone Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a three-stone bezel-set pink gemstone trilogy ring, featuring a sleek, minimalist profile.
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.15ct Zambian Emerald Knot Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold, Ohliguer
Located in Brisbane, AU
Making a bold yet refined statement, the Bezel Set Emerald Knot Ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and centred with a vivid emerald secured in a sleek bezel setting.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.30ct Ruby Antique trilogy Engagement Ring 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Pink ruby gemstone oval shaped bezel set antique style engagement ring in 18ct yellow gold Ruby oval shaped total weight 0.30ct natural untreated.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
5.5Ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A fresh, modern statement ring. "A bezel-set Sleeping Beauty turquoise with diamonds in 14K gold."
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Ring -14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon imperial green jadeite jade ring, bezel set in 14k yellow gold. The Jade measures approximately 13.94 mm x 10.29 mm x 5.12 mm with an estimated weight of 6.62 car...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Haphazard" Set of 3 Nesting Bands in 18 Karat Gold with 1.47 Carats Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
A final four round diamonds are bezel-set on the sides of the center ring -- another 0.17 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Size 7 This ring is bezel set with 5 round brilliant diamonds at .10 pts each.
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.5 14k W Gold 1.88 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
TWT (Color: G-H/Clarity: VS-SI) Bezel Set Total Carat Weight: 1.88 Ring Size 6.5 Weight: 3.25 Grams Metal: 14k White Gold This magnificent Sapphire and diamond gold ring will arrive...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 18.66 Carat Natural Unheated Star Sapphire Ring Center Stone
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Untreated star sapphires of this caliber are increasingly rare, making this piece particularly appealing for those seeking investment-quality colored gemstones. The sapphire is beze...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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