Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel Set diamond Eternity Band Rings
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel Set diamond Eternity Band Rings Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Number of Diamonds 10 Base Metal Yellow Gold Band Width 1.7 mm Approx...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$7,244Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.06ct Round Bezel Cluster Flower Basket Set Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Each diamond is prong-set to maximize brilliance while enhancing the ring's grace.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.9ct Oval Bezel Set Multi-Stone Milgrain Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The ring is expertly handcrafted using premium platinum , combining modern elegance with classic allure.
Diamond, Platinum
$5,354Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.79ct Oval Bezel Set Multi-Stone Milgrain Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a captivating center stone of oval cut, weighing 0.79 and exhibiting a ma...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,131Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.35ct Oval Bezel Set Multi-Stone Milgrain Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a captivating center stone of oval cut, weighing 1.35 and exhibiting a ma...
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant = 1.15ct Color : H Clarity : I1 Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.27cttw Color : G Clarity : SI1 Dim...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.00ct Color: I Clarity: SI2 Diamonds: 34 round brilliant cut = 0.34cttw Color: H Clarity: SI...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$17,488Sale Price|20% Off
Multi-Shape Diamond Bezel Set 14k White Gold Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite band ring features a captivating array of diamonds, totaling approximately 2.79 carats, masterfully arranged in a contemporary bezel setting. Crafted in polished 14k w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
EGL .37 Carat Bezel Set Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This elegant engagement ring features a sparkling .37 carat round brilliant cut diamond in a secure half bezel set luminous platinum mounting.
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Round Cut Peridot Bezel-Set Solitaire Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This minimalist solitaire ring features a vibrant round-cut peridot securely encased in a sleek bezel setting.
Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Peridot Bezel-Set Solitaire Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This minimalist solitaire ring features a vibrant round-cut peridot securely encased in a sleek bezel setting.
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.50 Carat F2 Zambian Emerald Ring. GIA Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 4.50 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Certificate Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond W...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Ring Size 5.5 #23462
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Ring Size 5.5 This elegant 18K white gold ring features a bezel set round brilliant cut diamond at the center framed by a band of 10 pave-set accent...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Bezel Set Citrine with Surrounding Tsavorite Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold and Split Shank Ring with Emerald Cut Citrine Center Stone with surrounding Tsvaorite is an elegant cocktail ring. Measures 0.75 across the top. This Ring can be ma...
Citrine, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Moonstone Cabochon Ring, 1970s Bezel Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage ring showcasing the ethereal glow of a cabochon cut moonstone. Measuring approximately 11.9 x 8.06 x 4.3 mm, the gemstone displays the soft luminous sheen known a...
Moonstone, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Bezel Set in Platinum Ring
Located in Houston, TX
3 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Bezel Set in Platinum Ring Make a bold yet refined statement with this stunning ring, featuring a radiant-cut natural diamond of 3.00 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Italian 18K Gold Bezel-Set 13.4mm Pearl Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Italian ring is crafted in solid 18K gold and showcases a beautifully domed 13.4mm cultured pearl with a luminous, soft white sheen. The pearl sits in a smooth, rounded ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band Rings.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band Rings.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$690Sale Price / item|23% Off
Bezel Set Round-Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Round-CutMoissanite Engagement Ring in 14k Gold. 0.5 ct moissanite stacking ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Bezel Set Natural Cushion Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Bezel Set Natural 2.00 ct Cushion Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Bezel set Diamond Ring features one GIA certified cushion cut natural diamond, weighing 2.00 carats, and set i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Marquise Cut Diamond Ring. 0.90ct J SI1 Rose Cut Halo Silver 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.90 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Marquise Rose Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
14K Yellow Gold and Bezel Set Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k yellow gold and .5ct natural mined diamond engagement vintage estate ring. Round diamond in raised bezel setting on sturdy band. Unusual statement piece, perfect for adding weddi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Round Diamond Modern Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold split shank ring featuring an estimated 0.50 carat bezel set round brilliant cut diamond of VS clarity and H color.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 6.27ct Baguette & Calibre Ruby Ring with Bezel Set Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This stunning tapered statement ring is composed of baguette and calibre cut rubies surrounding a single G color round brilliant bezel set diamond, expertly set in 18 karat yellow go...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.15cts 18K Bezel Set Oval Emerald Engagement Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Simple, sophisticated, and elegant- that is what this gorgeous ring displays. A beautiful and vivid, Colombian emerald, oval cut with excellent luster set into an 18K yellow gold bez...
Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA 5.05 Carat Bezel Set Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA-certified Platinum Bezel Set Halo Style Diamond Engagement Ring, featuring a stunning 5.05-carat cushion modified brilliant center stone.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Bezel-Set Round Emerald & Pave Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless and elegant, this Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring features a beautifully cut round diamond paired with a vibrant green emerald, creating a stunning...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
5.18 ct Emerald Cut Half Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 5.18 carat emerald-cut diamond ring showcases a seamless array of white stones, exuding brilliance and clarity. The 20 diamonds, graded G/H in color and VS1/VS2 in clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
David Webb 18KYG/Platinum Cushion Ruby Bezel Set Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The centerpiece of this ring is a beautiful bezel set ~8.50 carat cushion Burma No Heat ruby; accompanied with an AGL certificate.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,103Sale Price|29% Off
Handmade Sterling Silver and 18k accents Bezel set Amethyst Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade Sterling Silver and 18k accents, Bezel set Amethyst Ring, containing 1 oval amethyst of gem quality weighing approximately 16.00ct.s (17mmx 13mm) ring is a size 7
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
14k Yellow Gold Simple Burnished High Bezel Set Ruby Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This pretty and simple ring is a burnished yellow gold, set in the center with a round faceted ruby, approximately 0.23 CTS, set into a high bezel and finished ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Topaz Bezel Set 18kt Stacking Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A 0.17ct Brilliant cut Topaz has been hand set in a 18kt Yellow Gold bezel setting to create this pretty ring.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pin...
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Tanzanite Bezel Set 18kt Stacking Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A 0.17ct Brilliant cut Tanzanite has been hand set in a 18kt Yellow Gold bezel setting to create this pretty ring.
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sa...
$720Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Contemporary Burnished Bezel Set Garnet Band Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This stylish ring has a horizontal oval faceted, medium to dark burgundy color garnet, approximately 1.30 CTS and bezel set into a wide, matte burnished band an...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$713Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Round Bezel Set Citrine And Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This pretty contemporary ring features a center round faceted, medium orange color citrine, approximately 0.52 CTS, bezel set, and flanked by round faceted acce...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.54 Carat Blue Sapphire Bezel Set White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire white gold engagement ring. Round cut bezel set sapphire in a 14k white gold solitaire setting. 1 round blue sapphire, approx. .54cts Size 7 and sizable 14k white gold St...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 0.80ct Illusion Set Diamond Bezel Baguette Sides Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Transitional / Old Round Brilliant Cut - Illusion Prong Set - I Color - SI1 Clarity - 5.6mm - 0.70ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Dia...
Diamond, Platinum
TASAKI Alternating Bezel and Prong Set Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By TASAKI
Located in 台東区, JP
Each row features an alternating combination of bezel-set and prong-set round brilliant diamonds, creating subtle variation in depth, light performance, and texture.
Bezel Set Graduated Diamond Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
They are VS2, G color and total 0.16 carats. They are set in a bezel style in 18 karat white gold totaling 2.1 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Bezel-Set Diamond Double Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This piece is the epitome of "quiet luxury." Its low-profile bezel setting makes it an ideal choice for everyday wear, as it won't catch on clothing or hair like a high-set prong rin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring Size 7.75 #24928
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Ring Size 7.75 This sparkling ring features one bezel set diamond set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous 2.51 ct Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This modern band ring showcases a continuous row of emerald-cut white diamonds, totaling 2.51 carats. Each diamond is meticulously graded G/H color and VS1/VS2 clarity, creating a ha...
Diamond, Platinum
$63,040Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Bezel Set 2.31 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless expression of elegance and sophistication, this Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring showcases the renowned craftsmanship and refined aesthetic that have made the hou...
Diamond, Platinum
2.80ct Natural Spinel Bezel Set Signet Ring by Designer Ohliguer
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features a glorious bezel set spinel, embraced by powerful-golden ropes, converging to two knots on either side of ...
Emerald, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Estate 18K Bezel Set Fancy Yellow Trilliant Diamond Split Shank Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold, the ring is centered by an approximately 0.30 carat natural fancy yellow trilliant-cut diamond, graded approximately SI1 in clarity and sec...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$81,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Bezel Set Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. engagement ring features a magnificent 2 carat round brilliant-cut diamond, elegantly secured in a sleek platinum bezel setting. The center diamond i...
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Kunzite and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Kunzite: 1 cushion cut = 11.37ct Diamonds: round cut= 0.27cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing r...
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 5.93 Carat Emerald-Cut Bezel Set Diamond Platinum Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
A sophisticated platinum ring featuring approximately 5.93 carats of emerald-cut white diamonds, composed of 20 individual stones. Each diamond is graded G/H color and VS1/VS2 clarit...
Diamond, Platinum
Silvorra September Birthstone Bezel Set Sapphire Solitaire Ring in Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
This refined ring is crafted in 925 Sterling Silver and features a striking oval cut Blue Sapphire measuring 4 x 6 mm, weighing 0.58 carat. The deep blue sapphire is showcased in a s...
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Set Disconnected Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K White Gold Natural Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Set Disconnected Ring Ring Material: 14k White Gold Gemstone & Diamond Details: The main stone is a natural, pink, round, sapp...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Bezel-Set Diamond Double Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This piece is the epitome of "quiet luxury." Its low-profile bezel setting makes it an ideal choice for everyday wear, as it won't catch on clothing or hair like a high-set prong rin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Oval Bezel Set Uncarved Hardstone Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Genuine Hardstone - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color - 11.6 x 10mm (approx.)
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald 22 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Bezel Set Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A striking statement piece, this 22 karat yellow gold ring showcases a vibrant 6.50 carat cabochon emerald, elegantly bezel set to highlight its rich color and smooth, domed surface.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Heavy Platinum Bezel Set Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The two opposing round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing 0.69 and 0.85 carats respectively, are bezel set and present with bright, lively brilliance, both averaging G–H color and VS1–...
Diamond, Platinum
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
Jemma Wynne Emerald and Diamond Pear bezel set "Kissing Ring"
By Jemma Wynne
Located in Englewood, NJ
Our one-of-a-kind two stone ring is constructed in our rich 18K yellow gold and deep green colored Zambian emerald and Pear shaped diamond. It is an amazing and unique engagement rin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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 Bezel Set Oval Cabochon Cut Turquoise Solitaire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Turquoise: 1 Oval Cabochon Cut= 8.40ct Dimensions: the ring measures 20.30mm wide at the top Size: 6.0 (complimentary sizing available) Wei...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Bezel Set Swiss Blue Topaz Solitaire Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This ring features a vibrant Round-cut Swiss Blue Topaz secured in a classic bezel setting.
Topaz, 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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