Black Diamond Ring 2.98 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 2.98 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing available upon request
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Quartz Black Diamond Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pink Rose Quartz of perfect clarity accented with Black Diamonds crafted in Gold on an exceptional dress ring
Quartz, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Black Diamond White Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Ring, Half Eternity Band, Black
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this stunning ring are listed below: 14k Yellow Gold White Diamond Clarity: VS2 (excellent, eye clean) White Diamond Color: G (excellent, near colorless) Diamond Shap...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Oval black diamond ring 14KT yellow gold signet solitaire ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning black diamond ring in 14KT yellow gold, modern slick design with a unique rose cut black diamond solitaire!
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White & Black Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stylish and fun dome-shaped ring featuring 4.33 carats of black and white diamonds.
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Black Rhodium Gold, Black Diamond Nail Knuckle Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K Black Rhodium Gold, Black Diamond Nail Knuckle Ring .42 cts.
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Black Star Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Black star sapphire and diamond gentleman’s gold ring, 1960s. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ1013B.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eternity Ring 18k Black Gold & Black Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Noémie 18k Black Gold & Black Diamond Eternity Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that seamlessly combines elegance and modern sophistication.
Victorian Black Opal Ring Rose Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian Black Opal Ring in a gorgeous engraved multi dimensional setting in 10 Karat Rose Gold.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Black gold diamond ring skull ring 18KT gold size 9
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind skulls ring in size 9, made with 18KT black gold and fine quality black diamonds in eternity style with 12 skulls.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
0.13 Carat Black Diamond Love Black Finish White Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful piece of jewelry features dazzling diamonds that sparkle and catch the light, making them the perfect choice for special occasions, as well as everyday wear. This ri...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Gold Signet Ring Skull Crest Ring Black Diamond Memento Mori
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skull Ring Black Diamond Signet Gold Crest Memento Mori Designer: J DAUPHIN The Skull Ring is handcrafted in sterling silver plated with 14k gold, a sculptural skull set within a c...
Black Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate
Gothic engagement ring Black diamond engagement ring 18KT white gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gothic engagement ring in 18KT white gold, an interesting combination of natural top of the line diamonds at VS clarity and F color and a center a natural black diamond of premium qu...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,897Sale Price|44% Off
Black Tourmaline Crystal Ring Gold Schorl Engagement Ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold unisex ring with natural Schorl Black Tourmaline crystal tourmaline origin - Madagascar stone weight - 16.25 carats crystal measurements - 0.31 х 0.94 in / 8 х 24 mm ...
Crystal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,200 / item
Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This eternity ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and set in shimmering round brilliant .97 carats of black diamonds.
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Opal Black Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Double Band Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Black Diamond Double Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN The “Purple Rain” ring by J Dauphin is handcrafted in solid 14-karat yellow gold.
Black Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx Ring With Black Diamonds 2.12 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Onyx: 1.98 Carats Black Diamond: 0.14 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: Gold Plated Ster...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Eternity Ring 18kt Rose Gold Black Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Eternity Ring 18kt Rose Gold with Round Black Diamonds 2.48 carats.
Black Diamond, Rose Gold
Black Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Black Diamond = 0.20 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8* US *It can be ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver,...
18k, Black Pearl, Diamond & Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
"Twist band ring with a 12mm black pearl and four small round cut diamonds; marked ""18k"" inside the band; insurance appraisal paper included size: 4.25 dimensions: (ring) weight...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1ct Oval Diamond Ring engagement ring Black Diamond ring 14KT rose gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Solitaire ring with a character, oval black diamond totaling 1 carat in a bezel setting thats so slick and modern in 14KT solid rose gold.
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,385Sale Price / item|20% Off
Feminine Elegant White Gold Black Diamond Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 36-RND-0,14ct Weight 2.19 grams Size 16.8 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black Diamond Ring 0.18 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 0.18 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing availab...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,906Sale Price / item|44% Off
Black Opal, Sapphires, Peridots 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal, sapphires, peridots, topazs 14k gold ring.
Topaz, Black Opal, Sapphire, Peridot, Opal, 14k Gold
Black Diamond Ring 0.62 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 0.62 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 9...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Black Diamond Ring 0.24 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 0.24 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Trellis Black Jade 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
A polished oval cabochon of black jade underlines its gleam. 18k yellow gold round prongs secure the gem.
Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx Ring With Black Diamonds 2.1 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Onyx: 1.88 Carats Black Diamond: 0.22 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8 ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Morpho Black Diamond and 18K Gold Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This unique Morpho Black Diamond and 18K Gold Ring is meant to evoke personal power.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Black Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Black Diamond = 0.20 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8* US *It can be ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver,...
Black Diamond Ring 0.46 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 0.46 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 9 US Custom sizing availab...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Black Diamond Ring 0.48 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 0.48 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Black Diamond Ring 0.24 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 0.24 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 9...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Black Diamond Ring 0.9 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 0.90 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Australian Black Opal Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek and stylish ring featuring a 1.30 carat black opal from Australia, Lighting Ridge area.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Black Diamond Ring 0.1 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 0.10 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Black Onyx Pyramid Black Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Pyramids collection the Black Onyx solitaire ring in 18k yellow gold, with Black brilliant cut diamonds for an approximate total weight of 0.30 carats, made in New York.
Onyx, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Diamond Ring 0.24 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 0.24 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing availab...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Black Diamond Ring 0.9 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 0.90 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Black Diamond Ring 0.98 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 0.98 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 9...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Black Diamond Ring 0.96 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 0.96 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Black Diamond Ring 1.38 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 1.38 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 9...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Black Diamond Ring 1.24 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 1.24 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Black Diamond Ring 0.9 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 0.90 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Gold Australian Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
14K Gold Australian Black Opal Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Black Diamond Ring 0.96 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Black Diamond: 0.96 Carats (Treatment: Irradiation) Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Black Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Black Diamond = 0.20 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8* US *It can be ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver,...
Gold Serpent Snake Ring Open Adjustable Black Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Serpent Snake Ring Open Adjustable Black Diamond A sculptural Victorian style serpent ring handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling silver featuring a bold architectural form.
Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, 14k Gold
Claris-A Black Star Sapphire Gold Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This handmade Claris-A ring is crafted with a fluid, sculptural form. Its design holds two oval cabochon black star sapphires, each displaying the soft, shifting light characteristic...
Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2ct Black Diamond ring solitaire 14KT gold elegant large diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A unique diamond ring indeed, natural black diamond 2.02 carats in 14KT white solid gold setting, this ring looks great with any wedding band and definitely shows you are a unique pe...
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Alinka Half Infinity Ring Black Diamond & 18kt White Gold
Located in London, GB
Sold out in this colourway Alinka Infinity half surround ring in black diamond and 18kt white gold with signature square profile.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Ring with Black Opal & Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This gorgeous contemporary ring showcases the mesmerizing beauty of natural black opal, meticulously crafted in rich 18kt yellow gold and featuring a captivating 6.05-carat cabochon ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Design Black Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Viper Ring
Located in Suwanee, GA
Snake Design Black Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,728Sale Price|20% Off
18K Black Rhodium Gold, Black Diamond Double Buddha & Lotus Chain Ring
By Borgioni
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K Black Rhodium Gold, Black Diamond Double Buddha & Lotus Chain Ring .37 cts.
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
18K White Gold Black Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Key Features: Material: 18K White Gold Gemstones: 96 White & Black Diamonds (1 ct total) Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) Band Width: 4 mm Weight: 6.2 grams Perfect For: Weddings, anniversar...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Black Pearl 18k White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand Cartier Serial No. N****** Date 2001 ____________________________________________...
Black Pearl, White Gold
Modernist 14K Gold Black Pearl & Diamond Sculpture Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional modernist 14K yellow gold ring, designed with architectural precision and fluid asymmetry.
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Black and White Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Black and White Diamond Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Stellated Star Diamond Gold Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This one-of-a-kind ruthenium-plated, 18K white gold stellated star ring is an embodiment of monumental power and strength. This piece was designed to evoke personal power and protect...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Black Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural Black Diamond = 0.20 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 8* US *It can be ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver,...
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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