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
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
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
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
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
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 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
$630Sale Price|20% Off
14K White 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, White Gold
Bezel Set Engagement Ring For Women 925 Sterling Silver Moissanite band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Bezel Set Engagement Ring For Women 925 Sterling Silver Moissanite band.
Silver, Sterling Silver
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Sterling Silver Bezel Set Oval Emerald & Diamond Bypass Ring by Silvorra
Located in New York, NY
This delicate emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring a vivid oval cut emerald at the center, accented by two sparkling round diamonds that add subtle b...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
1.67ct Montana Sapphire Bezel Set Signet Engagement Ring 14K Gold R6783
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.67ct Montana Sapphire Bezel Set Signet Engagement Ring 14K Gold ♥ The item measures 7mm in length (North South direction), 6.6mm in width (East West direction), and stands 5.5m...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
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
Vintage 5.00 Carat Oval Blue Topaz Bezel Set Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Blue Topaz Vintage Gold Solitaire Cocktail Ring. Securely nestled and Hand Bezel set with a 5 Carat Oval Blue Topaz.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jadeite Jade Bezel Set & Diamond Pavé in 14K Gold Nugget Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural oval-cut Type A jadeite jade mens ring bezel set in 14K yellow and white gold with pavé set diamonds around the border and nugget-textured finish.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Natural Oval Garnet 9K Yellow Gold Vintage Dress Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of an exquisite timeless design, this vintage dress ring is set with an oval Natural Garnet of stunning deep red colour, of oval shape, bezel set Shoulders are decorated with smal...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Wide Satin Finish Bezel Set Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Height: 14.1 mm tall Total Weight: 21.3 Grams Diamond Count: 32 Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS1-SI1 Diamond Cut: brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Custom made eighteen karat 18K yellow gold estate ring with attractive step style wide band leading to one full cut round faceted .94 carat H/VS diamond solitaire in a rhodium settin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Kunzite Solitaire Ring, 8.56 Carats, USA
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold and ethereal statement with this 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Kunzite Solitaire Ring, showcasing a striking 14x12mm kunzite gemstone weighing an impressive 8.56 carats.
Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Natural Marquise-Shaped Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Adorn your finger with this exquisite marquise-shaped blue sapphire ring, featuring a brilliant bezel set 0.63-carat natural stone set in luxurious 14 karat white gold.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Contemporary Bezel Set Oval Emerald & Diamond Solitaire Ring in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This dainty oval cut emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, featuring an oval emerald measuring approximately 4 x 6 mm at the center. Accented by eight sparkling...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2.95 Carat Bezel Set Amethyst in Wide 18k Gold Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome, wide-band ring features an emerald-cut amethyst of beautiful deep purple color set in a contemporary 18 karat, 2-toned gold ring!
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Emerald Cut Emerald Solitaire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k yellow gold Emerald: 1 emerald cut = 1.27ct Size: 7.0 Width: the top of the ring measures 7.10mm wide Weight: 5.91 grams
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.15ct Vivid Green Asscher Cut Emerald Solitaire Bezel Set Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The gemstone is elegantly bezel-set for a sleek and modern aesthetic that ensures both security and style.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring. Old Euro K VS1 Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Additional Sapphire Weight: Approx 0.50 Carats Additional Diamond Weight: Approx 0.05 Carats Diamond Cut: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.06cts 18K Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut Solitaire Bezel Set Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a bluish-green Colombian emerald, solitaire, emerald-cut bezel ring in solid 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire ring carries a full 2.06-carat emerald in a sleek b...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.66ct Natural Emerald Cut Bluish Green Bezel Set Men's Solitaire Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Set in a hefty 10-gram 14K yellow gold bezel setting, this solid and masculine design exudes strength, sophistication, and timeless style.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Heart Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 2 heart cut =0.40cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: 48 round brilliant = 0.50cttw Color: Pink / H Clarity: SI1-2 Size: 5.25 si...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Ring. Vintage Platinum Mikimoto Diamond Bezel set band. Mikimoto PT950
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring PT950 Platinum with three Diamonds bezel set.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Oval Opal Cabochon Ring - Size 6
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Measurements - 15.2mm x 12.75mm x 2.75mm Ring Size - 6 Total Weight - 4.64g
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Gypsy Ring Bezel Set 14K Yellow Gold ~.63ct Center
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Diamond Gypsy Ring Bezel Set 14K Yellow Gold ~.63ct Center This ring features a ~0.63-carat round white diamond set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.07 Carat Blue Oval Opal Bezel Set 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant ring features a mesmerizing 2.07 carat blue oval opal bezel set in 18 karat white gold.
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Style Round Blue Aquamarine Bezel Set 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
You are looking at a dainty band of classic handcraft openwork design. The Aquamarine solitaire ring is captivating in a bezel setting. A unique ring that can be worn as a fashion ac...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This cocktail ring features a vibrant, bezel-set oval ruby centered on a wide yellow gold band that is lavishly channel-set with rows of sparkling baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.23tcw 14K Oval Emerald & Diamond Halo Floral Bezel Set Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This magnificent emerald and diamond ring commands attention with a 2.87-carat oval-cut emerald at its center, elegantly bezel-set to showcase its vibrant beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.47tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring - Vivid Green Bezel Set Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Complemented by shimmering pave-set brilliant round cut diamonds along the shank, this ring exudes sophistication and allure.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Green Emerald with Bezel Set Diamond Side Stones Stacking Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Green Emerald and Natural Diamond Stacking Ring, Set in 18K White Gold. Featuring a textured ribbed bezel set of diamond side stones and a vivid emerald cut Green Emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Rainbow Multi Color Bezel Set Gemstone Stacking Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Protective bezel set half eternity mounting. Lightweight, comfortable smooth polished finish, and ideal for everyday wear.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$408Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Ring Everyday Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This is a minimalist 14k yellow gold ring featuring a round brilliant-cut diamond in a bezel setting. The diamond is securely encased in a smooth gold rim, allowing for a sleek, mode...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.30ct Bluish Green Oval Emerald Bezel Set Solitaire Ring in Silver
Located in Jupiter, FL
This exquisite solitaire emerald ring features an oval-cut emerald, positioned elegantly in a north-south orientation. Showcasing a captivating pastel bluish-green hue with transpare...
Emerald, Sterling Silver
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Round Diamond Bezel Set Blue Sapphire Pave Set 18 Karat White Gold Unique Ring
Located in Fairfax, VA
Round Diamond Bezel Set Blue Sapphire Pave Set 18 Karat White Gold Unique Ring Size 7 13.82 grams 18 Karat White Gold 4.37 Cts Blue Sapphires AA Quality 0.20 cts Diamonds G/VS Quali...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Artisan Bezel Set Citrine & Diamond Handmade Engraved Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully handmade band ring features a sparkling 4.62 carat citrine set with diamonds in 18k yellow gold.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
6.78 Carat Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Bezel Set Yellow Gold Ring
By Edward Elise
Located in Tampa, FL
6.78 Carat Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Bezel Set Yellow Gold Ring Center Stone : Green Tourmaline - 6.78 Carats Ring : Top Measurements - 16 x 9.75mm Band Width - 2.15mm 14 Ka...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2.90ct Round Diamond & Ruby Bezel Set Eternity Stack Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - I/J Color - I1/I2 Clarity - 2.40ctw (approx.) (32) Natural Genuine Rubies - Custom Cut - Beze...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Champagne Diamond Bezel Set 18kt Stacking Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A 0.17ct Brilliant cut Champagne Diamond 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 Pink Sapphire Bezel Set 18K Stacking Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A 0.17ct Brilliant cut Pink Sapphire 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...
18k Gold Half Moon Bezel Set Spessartite Garnet & Amethyst w/ Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Spessartite Garnet - Half Moon Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Deep Orangish-Red Color - 7x4.4mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Half Moon Cut - Bez...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
$780Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Gold Diamond Heart Ring Minimal Heart Ring with Bezel Set Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Promise Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with a natural white diamonds. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorge...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$676Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Diamond Heart Ring Minimal Heart Ring with Bezel Set Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Promise Ring in 14k solid gold featured with a natural white diamonds. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, the...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Ring Bezel Channel Set
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Striking vintage ring crafted in solid 18ct buttery yellow gold, showcasing a natural cornflower blue sapphire in a sleek bezel setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.77ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Wedding Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Might show minor signs of wear. Bezel Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with: Seven (7) emerald cut natural diamonds: Measurements: 3.10mm x 2.10mm x 1.52mm in depth.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Fancy Ring 18K White Gold 0.68cttw
Located in New York, NY
Speak of the bold and beautiful diamond ring design. This ring features 9 bezel set fine round brilliant cut diamonds crafted in high polished 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set VIVID RED Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - Very Nice Color - 4.9mm (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pav...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Oval Green Jadeite Jade Bezel Set Cabachon Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This simple yellow gold ring has an oval cabachon, green color jadeite jade center, bezel set and finished by wide, high polished shoulders.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.70ct 14K Natural Round Cut Emerald Bezel Set Men's Solitaire Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The round emerald is natural and bezel set in smooth white gold. This ring is comfortable to wear daily.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.30cts 14K Colombian Emerald Cushion Cut Gypsy Ring Bezel Set Solitaire
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning, East to West, Colombian emerald gypsy ring in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire ring carries a 1.30-carat emerald in a bezel setting. Fully faceted, t...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 2.24 ct Emerald-Cut East-West Bezel Set Band Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
A sophisticated band ring featuring 14 emerald-cut white diamonds, totaling 2.24 carats. Each diamond is graded G/H color and VS1/VS2 clarity, set in a sleek platinum band that empha...
Diamond, Platinum
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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