Black Agate, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds and, between of them, black agate.
Agate, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Black Opal Cabochon Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
14K White Gold Diamond Black Opal Cabochon Ring Approximate Dimensions: 5.25 (Ring Size) 21.65 mm x 18.66 mm x (Opal) Approx. 0.96 carats (Diamond) 13.6 grams in weights. ** All di...
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise and Black diamond ring 18KT gold size 7
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cocktail ring with turquoise and natural black diamonds in 18KT gold.
Black Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2CT Oval Black Diamond in 14K Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
2CT Oval Black Diamond in 14K Rose Gold Diamond Ring Bold, elegant, and undeniably eye-catching, this stunning ring features a dramatic 2 carat natural oval-cut black diamond set in...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold Ring with Rotatable White Gold Band and Black & White Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
A stunning 18k yellow gold ring featuring a movable white gold memory band adorned with seven black brilliant-cut diamonds and 14 white brilliant-cut diamonds of exceptional quality.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Men's Ring
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* Design Concept--- This ring features a cabochon genuine AA black onyx. The design is simplistic.
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Black Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Black Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This stunning vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (stamped and guaranteed), and it is set with genuine ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal Gold Ring Unises Stardust Pattern Engagement Style
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Black Opal black opal - Australia opal measurements - 0.2 х 0.59 in / 5 х 15 mm stone weight - 1.40 carats ring weight - 11.74 grams ring size - 8.5...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.99 Carat Black Diamond White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.99 Carat Black Diamond White Diamond White Gold Ring The flower design has 7 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.37 carats and the floating halo has 18 Black Round Cut Diamonds that w...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Crivelli Butterfly Black & White Diamond Ring 18K White Gold 2.53ctw
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
Expertly handcrafted in 18K white gold, it is adorned with 1.90 carats of natural black diamonds and 0.63 carat of natural white diamonds, creating a striking contrast that sparkles ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cultured Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold cultured black pearl and diamond ring. This ring has round diamonds along the sides of the ring, the width of the pearl is 13 mm, the size of the ring is a 6 1/2, and...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with .60 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Black Hills Gold Ring. 10k Multi-Tone Mystic Topaz Trillion Black Hills Gold
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Size: 6 1/2 US Materials: White gold Gemstone: Topaz Gem color: Champagne Band Color: Gold Style: Minimalist Rare Black Hills Gold ring with a center Mystic topaz trillion ...
Gold
Black Hills Gold Ring beautiful Yellow SAPPHIRE. 10k Multi-Tone Black Hills Gold
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Size: 6 1/2 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Sapphire Gem color: Yellow Band color: Gold Style: Art nouveau Black Hills Gold ring. 10k Multi-tone gold.
Gold
Sicis Jewels Black Gold Cocktail Ring with White & Black Diamonds with Sapphires
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
White Gold 750‰ 25,12 g White Diamonds 1,00 ct Black Diamonds 2,09 ct Sapphire 0,72 ct Available also in other colors. For any questions please feel free to ask.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
House of RAVN, 18k Gold, 3.77 Carat Black Diamond–Black Empress Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Black Empress Ring from the House of RAVN Diamond Collection.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
0.45 Carat Natural Black White Diamond White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Black and White Diamond Ring is a cute everyday ring for those looking for something fun and pretty The flower design has Natural Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.21 carats and ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,963 / item
0.70ct Black Diamond 14K Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek and sophisticated 14K (18K Custom) Rose Gold band ring features five sparkling black diamonds, each beautifully set to create a minimalist yet captivating design.
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Black Onyx Diamond Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptionally fun eternity band featuring 4.10 carats of round pave set diamonds with luminous specs of triangular and square shape black onyx. This 18K white gold band works with...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hawaiian Black Coral Slice Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Size: Approx. 10.25 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Stones: Black coral Measurements: Face of ring is approx. 27.6mm x 20.7mm Weight: 6.6 grams CONDITION: High magnification photographs ...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Star Sapphire Bezel Ring in 22K Yellow Gold
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This 6.92ct black star sapphire radiates celestial charm with its natural asterism—forming a star-like reflection under light–in this handcrafted ring by Bracken Jewelers.
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond White and Black Gold Dome Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shiny ring in 18kt white and black gold embellished with diamonds. gold 16.64gr diamonds 0.80kt tot weight 16.9gr RF G GAOCA RK.AARUI125 For any enquires, please contact the se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Onyx & Diamond White Gold Swirl Ring
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold Swirl ring set in Black Onyx & full cut clean & white Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Black Diamonds and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Rings size US 6.5 Crafted in 18-karat gleaming yellow gold, this ring is exquisitely embellished with 0.35 carats of glittering black diamonds and 1.20 carats of shimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern French Cocktail Gold Ring Black Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Crafted from 18kt gold, this ring exudes elegance and modernity, making it a standout piece in any jewelry collection.
Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Eternity Ring 18kt Gold Black & White Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Eternity Ring 18kt White Gold with 14 White Diamonds 0.49 carats & 14 Black Diamonds 0.58 carats.
White Diamond, Gold
1.20 Carat Black and White Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring is set in 14K White Gold, and Ring Size is 6.50
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold Dangle Ring Star Black Enamel Sphere Diamond Celestial
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Dangle Ring Star Sphere Black Enamel Diamond Celestial Designer: J DAUPHIN The Star Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated 925 sterling silver, a twisted rope band carrying a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Enamel, Silver
Black & White Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Ring Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond & Black Diamond Approx.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring 18k Gold with Natural Black Diamonds
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We set this gem in a beautifully hand-engraved, 18k white gold ring with a custom-made 18k yellow gold bezel.
Black Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with .60 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in Turquoise, Red, Orange, White. The ring is a size 7 and may b...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Aquamarine Snake Ring 14k Gold Black Diamond Marquise Serpent Jewelry
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Snake Ring 14k Gold Black Diamond Marquise Serpent Jewelry J Dauphin The Gypsy Wisdom Snake Ring is a premier sculptural masterpiece and a cornerstone of the J DAUPHIN fi...
Black Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 2 round brilliant cut = 0.30cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Weight: 7.96 grams Dimensions: ring top measures 11mm wide Size: 6.25 (comp...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bright Rainbow Australian Black Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Bright Rainbow Australian Black Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,870Sale Price|20% Off
Sybarite Cross Ring in Blackened Gold with Black Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Life is a precious thing, and with Sybarite every day is a celebration. 18K Blackened Gold charm ring set with 1.36 Carat of round cut black diamonds.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,553Sale Price|20% Off
Striking Black & White Diamond Skull Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Striking Black & White Diamond Skull Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This bold ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a dramatic skull and crossbones design set with approximat...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.03 Carat Turquoise Black Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.03 Carat Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 6.91 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise and is surrounded by 16 Round Cut Black Diamonds that weigh 1.67 Carats and 6 T...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French White Gold Ring with Peridots and Black Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Whether worn as a statement piece or as a symbol of a special occasion, this French White Gold Ring with Peridots and Black Diamonds is a testament to refined taste and timeless style.
Black Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,114Sale Price / item|20% Off
Black Flower Statement Ring Elegant Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Ring Weight 19,03 gram Size 17.5 Diamond 203-Round 57-0,67-4/7A Onyx 1-51,87 ct With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based j...
14k Gold
RUCHI White & Black Pavé Diamond White Gold Curvy Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Black Diamond- 1.47 Cts Diamond- 1.37 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold White and Black Diamond Heart Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold and artistic statement piece, this 18K white gold ring features a striking double-heart design adorned with an array of sparkling white and black diamonds.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cabochon Black Jade 18K Yellow Gold Trellis Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Black jade is amplified by the warm glow of 18k yellow gold for this ring.
Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ocean Blue Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Ocean Blue Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Halo Diamond Black Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Baguette Halo Diamond Black Opal Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Black Onyx Signet Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
This David Yurman signet ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and centered with a polished cushion-shaped black onyx cabochon.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black and White Diamond on Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
136 White Diamonds 1.92 carats and 138 Black Diamonds 3.90 carats on white gold Ring. Contemporary.
White Diamond, Gold
Rose Gold Amethyst, Black and White Diamond Cocktail Ring, 2006
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Year: 2006 - Metal: 18K Rose Gold - Gold Weight: 15.0 g - Center Stone: 1 Cushion-Cut Amethyst, approx. 14.81 carats - White Diamonds: 128 Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, approx. 1...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Rose Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Diamond Ring Antique Vintage Style Diamond Ring Black Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Vintage black gold diamond ring in 18KT gold made with emerald and diamonds, 100% natural handmade with elements of rare handfinish.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Rare Black Diamond engagement ring 3ct Emerald Cut diamond ring 18KT white gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
So different! Emerald Cut black diamond ring in 18KT white gold, such a slick and modern ring with a character!
Black Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Blue Diamond Black Gold Crossover Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique design using bold colors, this ring features 5.83 carats of round cut blue diamonds set in 18K black gold.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Versace 18 Karat White Gold Black Ceramic Ring
By Versace
Located in Southampton, PA
This Versace ring is made out of 18K white gold and black ceramic and weighs 10.1 grams.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Black Onyx Ring with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & CO. 18K YELLOW GOLD BLACK ONYX RING WITH DIAMONDS -Material: 18k Yellow Gold and Black Onyx -Diamonds: VS G, Old Mine Cut -Center Diamond: 6mm, 1.35ct -Side Diamonds: 1mm,...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold White and Black Diamonds Black Spinel Ring Aenea Jewellery
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
This beautiful ring from our FACETTE Collection with White Diamonds and Black Diamonds and Black Spinels is handcrafted in White Gold, Sterling Silver and Rhodium.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Spinel, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$3,365Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Ruby Black Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 36-RND 57-0,25-4/6 Ruby 5-Oval-1,37 ct Ruby 2-RND-0,08 (4)/3 Weight 3.19 gram Size 6.8 With a heritage of ancient fine Sw...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Black Pearl & Diamond Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This is a sleek and contemporary pearl statement ring with a modern, architectural design. Crafted in 14k white gold, this ring features a round black pearl at its center that has ri...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$594Sale Price|40% Off
0.25ctw Black Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This sleek black diamond ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features 0.25 carats total weight of round black diamonds set in a halfway eternity style design.
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Geometric Cushion Black Enamel Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Black enamel joins with the scintillation of 18k yellow gold for this ring.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
0.10 Carat Men's Black Diamond Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Men's Diamond Wedding Band Ring The Ring is 14K White Gold The Round Cut Black Diamonds are 0.10 Carats The ring is a size 10.5, NOT sizable The ring weighs 3.4 grams
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Black Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold Black Tahitian cultured pearl ring with white rose cut diamond accents is sophisticated and timeless.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2.70ctw Black Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 6 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 2.70ctw (2.50ct center, 0.20ctw Accents) Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Black Treatment - Color Treated Metal: 14k White Gol...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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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