0.10 CTW Baguette Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, SI+ Bezel Set Solitaire
Located in New York, NY
Elegant in its simplicity, this 14K gold baguette diamond ring showcases a single natural baguette-cut diamond in a sleek bezel setting that highlights the stone’s clean lines and so...
Diamond, 14k Gold
7.85ct Emerald Cut Bezel Set Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 18K yellow gold ring features an exquisite emerald bazel cut diamond that radiates timeless elegance. Designed for those who appreciate luxury and sophistication, the r...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
$14,416Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Bezel Set Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This sophisticated and timeless signet ring showcases a stunning, GIA certified natural diamond weighing approximately 1.5 carats. The center stone is a masterfully crafted antique-s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.70 Carat Black Opal Freeform Shape Bezel Set 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 2.70 carat natural black opal in a free-form bezel setting and 0.26 carat round brilliant diamond pave 18K white gold cocktail ring, showcasing a vivid full-spectrum play-of-...
Diamond, Black Star, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bezel Set Red Brown Oval Cabochon Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Jade Jade Measurements: ~17 mm x 13 mm x 4.7 mm Jade Carat Weight: ~10 carats Total Weight: 10.8 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 (re...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
German Kabirski Vitra 14K Gold Ring with Bezel Set Diamonds & Baroque Pearl
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This ring features a band composed entirely of natural, high-grade ruby crystals in their raw form, connected by solid 14K gold. Atop this unique assembly sits a lustrous, irregularl...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
EGL Certified .40 Carat Semi Bezel Channel Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer FD diamond engagement ring. EGL certified round center semi bezel diamond with 6 full cut diamonds in a platinum setting. One diamond, approx. total weight .40ct, F, SI2, ...
Diamond, Platinum
14K Gold 1.80ct Oval Cut Solitaire Emerald Ring, 8mm Bezel Set Unisex Pinky Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The emerald takes center stage, securely bezel set in an 8.0mm gold band setting, oriented east to west, creating a bold and timeless statement piece for the modern gentleman.
Emerald, 14k Gold
2.03tcw 14K Emerald Cut Duo Men's Ring Chunky Bezel Set Emerald Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with our luxurious Emerald Men's Ring, boasting a stunning design featuring two vertically set emerald-cut emeralds.
Emerald, Gold
Antique Style 22K Gold Bezel-Set Emerald Ring 3ct High-Karate Statement
Located in Miami, FL
A compelling antique-style 22K gold emerald ring, showcasing an exceptional approx. 3.00 carat natural emerald in a bold bezel setting.
Emerald, 22k Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Bezel Set Colombian Emerald Dome Ring, Size 8
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Colombian Emerald High Dome Ring with a bezel-set matte finish. Emerald .98 cts Size 8, can be resized Handmade in the USA
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,752Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spiral Marquise Diamond Snake Wrap Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Snake motif wrap ring features one marquise shape natural diamond weighing 0.21 carats, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 11 Carat Bubble Gum Pink Sapphire Bezel Set Solitaire Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified bubble gum pink sapphire bezel set solitaire ring. Made to order in 14K white gold featuring 11.00 carat cushion cut Ceylon sapphire with no heat treatment.
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.24tcw 14K Blue Diamond & Diamond Halo Ring Bezel Set Round Cut Unisex Ring 585
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with our stunning diamond statement ring, boasting a mesmerizing blue diamond at its heart, encircled by a brilliant halo of diamonds. Crafted in lustrous 14k whit...
Blue Diamond, 14k Gold
1.50cts 18K Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut Solitaire Bezel Set Signet Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a bluish-green Colombian emerald signet ring in 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire ring carries a full 1.50-carat emerald in a sleek signet setting. The emerald ha...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Geometric Single Stone Green Onyx Solitaire Ring in Silver Bezel Set
Located in New York, NY
This single stone ring features a single octagon shaped Green Onyx gemstone totalling 1.9 carats set in bezel.
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
0.44ct VS-H Diamond Bezel Set Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The band is beautifully set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and is made in a bezel set which keeps the stones secure.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW Platinum 1.28ctw 5 VS F Diamond Stackable Bezel Set Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - F/G Color - VVS2-VS2 Clarity - 1.28ctw (exact) Material: Platinum .900+ Weight: 5.35 Grams Ring Size: ...
Diamond, Platinum
$636Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Pear Bezel Set Emerald Solitaire Everyday Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Bezel Set Emerald Solitaire Everyday Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.61 carats.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst - February Birthstone - Bezel Set Diamond Dress Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Performed in 9K Yellow Gold (stamped 375) the ring is centring a Natural Amethyst (5.5mm x 3.5mm), of oval shape, bezel set of gorgeous Lavender Purple colour & excellent clarity ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
3.09 Carat Diamond Pear-Cut Bezel Set White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This natural diamond of 3.09 carat is securely bezel set with a straight shank solitaire setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Intaglio Bezel Set Stone Cameo Man 14K Rose Gold Detailed Band Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
At its center, a striking rectangular cameo depicts the carved profile of a classical man, set in a smooth bezel frame. The crisp white carving contrasts beautifully against the deep...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Men's 14K Two Tone Solitaire Ring with Bezel Set 1.05 Carat Round Diamond
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Men's 14K yellow and white gold solitaire ring with one bezel set round diamond weighing 1.05 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.88ct 18K Cushion Cut Emerald Solitaire Ring - Minty Green Bezel Set Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a bespoke Colombian emerald solitaire cushion-cut ring, elegantly set in buttery 18K yellow gold. This exquisite piece features a 2.88-carat minty "chocolate chip" emera...
Emerald, Gold
18 Karat Gold Mesh Band Ring with Solitaire Bezel Set Yellow Diamond
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring can be resized at an additional cost. Let us know if you’re looking for certain sizes, we might have some in stock. Elevate your style with this exquisite 18K yellow gold m...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1.30 Carat Emerald Half Bezel East West Set 14K Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Half bezel east west set A striking emerald cut 1.30 carat emerald is flanked by channel set round cut diamond accents in a 14K yellow gold ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.19ct 18K Heart Cut Colombian Emerald Ring - Bezel Set Solitaire Unisex 585
Located in Jupiter, FL
This ring is not for the faint of heart! Displayed is a Colombian emerald bezel-set, chunky signet ring in 18K gold.
Emerald
Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 18K Gold, 7-8 Carats, Bezel Set, India
Located in jaipur, IN
Set in luxurious gold, these rings blend vintage charm with modern elegance—perfect for making a refined statement.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
3.59tcw 14K Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring - Deep Green Bezel Set Design
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your elegance with our emerald and diamond accent ring, showcasing a vertically set emerald-cut emerald in a bezel setting, radiating a deep, rich green color with semi-trans...
Diamond, Emerald
10k Green Agate Marquise Jade Jadeite ring. 10k Bezel Set marquise cabochon
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1990s Size: 11 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Jade Gem color: Green Style: Minimalist Wonderful Jadeite Ring. Bezel set. 3.1grams total weight Marquise Green Jade...
14k Yellow Gold Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Set Bypass Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bypass Ring Style: Diamond Bypass Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.18 carats of natural,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise Diamond Everyday Solitaire Ring Bezel Set in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with marquise cut diamond set in bezel set that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your wedding or style it with any of your basic outfit to give it a glam.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$948Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handcrafted Bezel Set Oval Zambian Emerald Signet Ring with 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this Handcrafted Bezel Set Oval Emerald Signet Ring showcases a vibrant 0.9ct oval-cut Zambian emerald in a sleek bezel setting.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Bezel Set Emerald Cut Diamond Wrap Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 7 emerald cut = 0.66cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 6.75 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Weight: 4.4 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage GIA 3.58ct Pear Shaped Bezel-Set Diamond Ballerina 14KWY Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A BREATHTAKING Bezel-set Vintage "BALLERINA" 3.58ctw Pear-shaped DIAMOND 14k Gold Ring, CIRCA 1950s The masterful design of this ballerina ring CIRCA 1950s with total 3.58cts diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Internally Flawless Bezel Set 1.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This modern engagement ring features a bezel set GIA certified internally flawless 1.01 carat emerald cut diamond, color E set in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold 1.15tcw Emerald & Diamond Men's Signet Ring, Bezel Set Green Emerald
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featuring an off-set emerald cut emerald from Zambia, bezel-set to perfection and showcasing a lush green color, this ring exudes a powerful aura.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$408Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handmade Bezel Set Cushion Amethyst Gemstone Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Bezel Set Cushion Amethyst Gemstone Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural amethyst of 2.2 carats.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Large Oval Bezel Set Large Moonstone Open Work Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Very Clean & Lively - 19.4x14.8mm (approx.)
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Bezel Set Octagon Emerald Everyday May Birthstone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bezel Set Octagon Emerald Everyday May Birthstone Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.8 carats.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Four Oval Diamond Row Ring, East West Bezel Set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold East West style fashion ring with four oval bezel set diamonds weighing 0.99 carat total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Turquoise Cabochon stone Ring. 18k UK England Turquoise bezel set
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1920s Materials: Gold Gemstone: Turquoise Gem color: Blue Style: Minimalist Beautiful Victorian Ring. 3 cabochons bezel set. Hallmarked with a Crown (UK) Absolut...
1.65 Carat Zambian Emerald Bezel Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely 1.65 Carat Zambian Emerald Cut Emerald Ring bezel set in18 Karat yellow gold featuring 6 graduating natural diamond baguettes on either side the ring and 68 round brilliant ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.72 Carat Emerald-Cut Bezel-Set Diamond Eternity Ring, 17 Diamonds, Platinum
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite eternity ring showcases 17 emerald-cut diamonds, each measuring 5x3 mm and bezel-set in platinum for a sleek, modern look.
Diamond, Platinum
4.40tcw 14K Emerald Trilogy Ring - Bezel Set Scroll Vintage Detail 585 Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
A masterpiece of timeless elegance and artisanal craftsmanship, this 4.40-carat bezel set emerald cut trilogy ring is a true testament to life’s most meaningful moments.
Emerald, Gold
0.86cttw Bezel Set Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate everlasting love with this enchanting eternity band ring. Crafted in high polished 18K yellow gold. Showcasing 6 bezel set oval cut dazzling diamonds weighing 0.86 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 0.64ct Natural Diamond Bezel-Set Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Command the spotlight with this spicy 18K yellow gold masterpiece that serves pure, persuasive architectural dominance. A creative fusion of a 0.22ct round brilliant center flanked b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel-set Pink Jade Cabochon Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - Size 6.75
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a large 14k yellow gold ring with an oval shaped high-dome pink jade cabochon. - Stone Info - Pink Jade Cabochon Ring Size - 6.75 Total Weight - 17.54g
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Oval Shape Diamond Bezel Set Open Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Natural Oval & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bezel Set Open Ring Product: Natural Diamond Bezel Set Diamond Open Ring Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$624Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handmade Bezel Set Emerald Single Stone Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bezel Set Emerald Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.71 carats.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver 1.20ct Oval Citrine & CZ Bezel Set Halo Band Ring, Size 9.75
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A bold yet refined men’s sterling silver ring featuring a 1.20ct oval citrine, haloed by brilliant-cut cubic zirconia for a balanced interplay of warmth and brilliance. The citrine’s...
Citrine, Sterling Silver
0.85cttw Bezel Set Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate everlasting love with this enchanting eternity band ring. Crafted in high polished 18K rose gold. Showcasing 6 bezel set oval cut dazzling diamonds weighing 0.85 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.90cttw Bezel Set Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate everlasting love with this enchanting eternity band ring. Crafted in high polished 18K rose gold. Showcasing 6 bezel set emerald cut dazzling diamonds weighing 0.90 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.50 Carats Oval Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Bezel-Set Three-Stone Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
Accented by two old European cut diamonds weighing 0.80 carat total. Each stone is set on an integrated bezel setting. Finely made with 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.14tcw 14K Asscher Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring - Rich Green Bezel Set Unisex
Located in Jupiter, FL
Experience timeless elegance with our exquisite emerald and diamond ring, featuring a stunning 1.98-carat Asscher cut Colombian emerald. The medium rich green color of the emerald is...
Diamond, Emerald
Rachel Koen Diamond Bezel & Pave Set Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold 0.12cttw
Located in New York, NY
Rachel Koen Solid 14K yellow gold, set with round cut bezel and pave set diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
6.92 Carat Bezel Set Asscher cut Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Eternity Ring is made in 18K Yellow Gold with 13 perfectly matched Asscher Cut Diamonds Bezel Set in with Halo around each individual diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
NEW Platinum GIA 2.04ct Bezel Set Greenish Blue Sapphire Sideway Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Cushion Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Slightly Greenish Blue Color - Heated - 2.04ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Round Brilliant Diamond and Scroll Swirl Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This handsome and unique yellow gold ring features a center, round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.26 CTS and bezel set, flanked by two swirled scrolls,...
Unisex Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Gia 3.75ct Two Bezel Set Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Might show minor signs of wear. Bezel Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with: Two (2) old European cut natural diamonds: Measurements: 7.80mm - 7.90mm in diameter x 4.85mm in depth.
Diamond, 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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