0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Set Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
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
Modern Oval Ruby & Marquise Diamond Three-Stone Bezel Set Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This three stone ring features a 0.6 carat oval ruby set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 6.18 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Bezel Set Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
As is typical for natural emeralds of this size, the stone exhibits internal characteristics known as jardin, which are a natural fingerprint of its formation. The gemstone is set i...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Grade A Jadeite Jade Gump's San Francisco Bezel Set Ring in 18K Gold
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
This ring boasts a beautiful cabochon cut, oval-shaped grade "A" jadeite jade center stone. 18k solid gold mounting and bezel set with a wide face.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.30 Carat 5 Stone Natural Diamond Bezel Set Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond 5 Stone 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, 1....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.25 Carat 5 Stone Natural Diamond Bezel Set Ring Band G SI 14k Yellow Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
0.25 Carat Natural Diamond 5 Stone Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.25CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, Bezel style, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.00 Cts E VVS1 Round Brilliant Toi Et Moi Infinity Bezel Set Ring 18K Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant infinity-style Toi Et Moi ring features two GIA Certified Round Brilliant Cut diamonds totaling 2.00 carats (1.00 carat each), graded E color and VVS1 clarity, selected ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Silvorra Certified Emerald Sleek Bezel Set Ring in 925 Silver for Mom's Gift
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a natural emerald gemstone totalling 0.57 carats in a refined octagon shape, beautifully set in a sleek bezel setting that highlights the stone’s rich gree...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Platinum Bezel-Set Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring -
Located in Seattle, WA
Era: Contemporary Metal Type: Platinum Setting Type: Bezel-Set Ring Size: 4.75 Main Diamond(s): Natural Main Diamond Carat Weight: 0.52ct Main Diamond Cut/Shape: Round Brilliant Main...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 18K White Gold Natural Heart Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Set Wrap Around Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18K White Gold Natural Heart Sapphire & Diamonds Wrap Around Bezel Set Ring Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstone Details: The main stone is a GIA Certified, natural, hear...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Bezel-Set 0.80 ct Brilliant-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This modern solitaire ring features a beautifully proportioned 0.80 carat brilliant-cut diamond, graded G color and VS clarity, securely set in a sleek half-bezel (demi-clos) mount.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Temple St. Clair 18K YG Square Topaz Ring
By Temple St. Clair
Located in New York, NY
Clair 18K Yellow Gold Topaz Ring set with a inverted pyramid shape topaz in bezel set Ring Size: US 5.75 Approximate Weight: 7.8 grams Approximate Measurements: Topaz - 8mm x 8mm ...
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A stunning Yellow Gold Ring featuring a cabochon cut Rutilated Quartz.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A one-of-a-kind 14kt Yellow Gold Rutilated quartz cabochon ring by Make Merveille. The bezel set ring features beautiful gold finishes of high polish and brushed finish to set off t...
8.55 Carat Untreated Fei Cui A Jadeite Jade & Diamond Bezel Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
8.55 Carat Oval Cut Untreated Grade A "Fei Cui" Jadeite Jade with Diamonds in Platinum 900 Bezel set Ring. Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 7.75 (adjustab...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1.80ct Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire Round 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Rubover Ring
By Gemsandjewelsuk
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Vivid Cornflower Blue Ceylon Sapphire Round Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Rubover Bezel Set Ring. 1.80 Carat natural sapphire with a stunning vivid cornflower blue and excel...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.75 Carat Round Ruby Bezel Set Diamond Ring Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 0.75ct Round Ruby Bezel Set Diamond Ring This stunning Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Garnet and Seed Pearl Halo Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
Era: Victorian Metal Type: 10K Yellow Gold Setting Type: Bezel-Set Ring Size: 6.5 Band Width: 2.50mm Main Gem(s): Natural Garnet Main Gem Carat Weight: ~4.70ct Main Gem Cut/Shape: Ov...
Garnet, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,830Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.21ct Multi Color Diamond Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning multi color and multi shape diamond bezel set ring with two rows of round diamonds, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 3.21 carats total diamond weight. 20 multi color and shape d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
$3,797Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.67ct Multi Color Diamond Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning multi color diamond bezel set ring with two rows of round diamonds, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.67 carats total diamond weight. 7 multi color diamonds ranging from approx...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
$12,360Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.58ct Yellow Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning 3 yellow diamonds bezel set ring with two rows of round diamonds and millgrain, EGL certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1.64ct Natural Oval Zambian Emerald Bezel Set Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire bezel set ring featuring a 1.64 carats natural oval-cut emerald set in 18K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.61ct Octagon Cut Emerald Bezel Set Stackable Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire bezel-set ring features a 1.64-carat natural oval-cut emerald set in 18K yellow gold.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Diamond Bezel Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
0.80 carat total weight natural round cut diamond double bezel set ring in 18K yellow gold. Production Time: 7-10 days.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21K 2000s Gold 3.58cts Colombian Minor Traditional Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details • Stone: Colombian emerald (AGL certified) • Material: 21K gold • Design: Minimalist bezel-set ring • Condition: Excellent • Internal ID: RI56813 Perspective A ring built a...
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Sapphire Pear Cut Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
Rainbow sapphire pear cut eternity band ring gold, Natural pear cut rainbow ombre sapphire bezel set ring gold, Multi sapphire ring gold.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Estate Heavy 18K White Gold Oval Pink Sapphire & Diamond Wide Band Ring 4ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: 18K white gold • Gemstones: Natural oval-cut pink sapphires • Total Sapphire Weight: Approximately 4.00 carats total • Accent Stones: Natural white diamonds • ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond GIA Certified 5.68 Carat Radiant Cut Alexandrite Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This featured center stone is expertly bezel set in the center with beautiful milgrain work on the edges.
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
16.00 Carat Round Cabochon Aquamarine Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful highly translucent 16.00 carat cabochon aqua in a classic 1950's bezel set ring. The striking round cabochon aquamarine stone, with its mesmerizing blue hue reminiscent of ...
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Shell Cameo Ring 10K Gold Oval Bezel Portrait Size 6.25 Estate
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
These areas exhibit tarnish and finish irregularities consistent with past work but do not affect the wearability or structural integrity of the ring. Details Metal: Bezel tests as ...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Bezel Set Alternate Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
The larger diamonds are bezel set with beautiful goldwork around them. There are a total of 26 diamonds making up 0.83 carats which are set in 2.1 grams of 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.86 Carat Afghan-Chinese Minor Oil Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 2.86 Carat Minor Oil Afghan/China Border Origin Emerald and Diamond Halo in 18k White Gold Bezel Set Ring. Crafted in 18K white gold, natural green 2.86-carat weight e...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solitaire Bezel-Set Diamond Men’s Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Solitaire Bezel-Set Diamond Men’s Band Ring Description: This refined men’s ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a single round diamond bezel-set flush into a gently ...
Korloff Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Blue Chinese Lacquer, France 1992
By Korloff
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Maker: Korloff - Origin: France - Year: 1992 - Metal: 18K Yellow Gold - Weight: 10.2 grams - Center Stone: 1 Brilliant-Cut Diamond - Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.48 carats - Additio...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$930Sale Price / item|25% Off
Bezel set marquise moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel set marquise moissanite 14k gold ring. Vintage style solitaire moissanite ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$145,000 / item
Platinum Bezel Set Oval Sapphire Solitaire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: platinum Sapphire: oval cut= 13.38cttw Ring Size: 6.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 8.88 grams
Sapphire, Platinum
14K White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Cascade Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Make a statement with the 14K White Gold Diamond Cascade Ring, a beautifully designed piece that features a stunning display of brilliant round bezel-set diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Signature 18K Gold Bezel Set Indicolite Tourmaline Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This signature bezel set tourmaline ring was designed around its striking indicolite blue-green tourmaline.
Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold
Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring. Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring. Engraving Filigree
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.40 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Overall Center Diamond Clarity: VS1...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Dome Ring. 1.70 TCW Diamond Geometric Engagement Ring I SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.80 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Old Mine Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Overall Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Bezel Set Triple Row Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
It features three rows of sparkling round diamonds, set in a stylish and secure bezel setting. The diamonds are carefully placed to catch the light and shine from every angle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10k SUGILITE Purple bezel ring. Antique 10k Marquise Purple Sugilite bezel set
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1910s Size: 7 1/4 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Sugilite Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Very rare signet ring. 10k Yellow gold Marquise cabochon top Purple ...
18 Karat Rose Gold Bezel Set Eternity Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning 18K rose gold eternity ring is made from 1.9 grams of gold. There are 23 round VS2, G color diamonds all the way around the ring totaling 0.44 carats. The gold around t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Style GIA Bezel Set Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This platinum stunner features a 0.93 carat round brilliant cut diamond expertly bezel set to showcase its beautiful GIA F/SI1 grade.
Diamond, Platinum
14k Gold Diamond Ring Bezel Set Diamond Band Ring Square Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Square Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Diamond Ring Bezel Set Diamond Band Ring Square Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Square Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow & White Gold Bezel Set Peridot Band Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
The singular peridot is set using a secure bezel setting that does a great job of letting light into the stone allowing its color to really stand out.
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
Signature Sapphire and Diamond Bezel Set 18K Gold Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This signature design is part of Kirsten’s Corner Signature Collection, and is part of a series of rings designed around a bezel set central stone, with smaller stones off to either ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
10k Lapis Lazuli Ring. Oval Cabochon Lapis bezel set into bezel setting. unique
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 5 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Rose gold About this item 10k Rose gold with bezel set Lapis Lazuli Cabochon. ...
Antique Bezel Set Coral 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Red coral set in 18k yellow gold ring. Hallmarked 18K inside shank. Red genuine coral cabochon measures 12.80mm x 10.50mm x 5.20mm 5+ Carats. Ring is a size an 8.5 and can be sized b...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
10k Lapis Lazuli Ring. Oval Cabochon Lapis bezel set into bezel setting. unique
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 3 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Blue Band color: Gold About this item 10k yellow gold with prong set Lapis Lazuli Cabochon. Conditi...
Pear Shape Ring Bezel Set 925 Silver Moissanite Cluster Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pear Shape Ring Bezel Set 925 Silver Moissanite Cluster Ring Band.
Silver, Sterling Silver
$10,690 / item
Bezel Set Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bezel Set Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring is a stunning piece crafted with natural diamonds set in 18K yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.70 Carat Cabochon Emerald Bezel Set 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring size 7, adjustable. Details: Item Type: Bezel Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (polished) Size: 7 (adjustable) Measurements: Emerald Bezel: 8 x 6.5mm Band Width: 2.5mm Center Stone ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Round Ruby Solitaire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Ruby: 1 round cut= 0.46ct Dimensions: the ring measures 6.40mm wide at the top Size: 4.5 (complimentary sizing available) Weight: 8.9 grams
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Orange Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
Contemporary 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Orange Dia Ring Ring size: 7.75 (can be resized upon request) 18k yellow gold .07 carat, round cut diamond Gram weight: 5.38 grams
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custom Made 18k & 22k Bezel Set Diamond Band Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Custom made ring crafted in 18k & 22k white and yellow gold, set with bezel set Round Brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Bezel Set Diamond 14k Solid Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Bezel Set Diamond 14k Solid Gold Wedding Band Ring Engagement Men Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused, ...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
18k Gold Bezel Set Two Diamond Open Ring Diamond Cuff Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bezel Set Two Diamond Open Ring is made of 18k solid gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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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