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
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
Aquamarine Snake Ring 14k Gold Black Diamond Marquise Serpent Jewelry
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Aquamarine Serpent Black Diamond Gold Cocktail Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Ring, Gypsy Wisdom, is handcrafted in solid 14k gold, a serpent centring a marquise cut aqua...
Black Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Black Diamond Moon Ring Star Heart Cross Cocktail Ring 14K Gold "King of Kings"
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Moon Ring Star Heart Cross Cocktail Ring 14K Gold "King of Kings" Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted in solid 14k gold, this heavy statement cocktail ring centers on a co...
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold and Black Tahitian Pearl Contemporary Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Black Tahitian Pearl: 1 round= 10.8mm Dimensions: the ring measures 19.4mm wide at the top Size: 7.5 (complimentary sizing available) Weig...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
K. Brunini 18k Gold Twig Band Ring with Black Diamonds
By K. Brunini Jewels
Located in Solana Beach, CA
Brunini is captured through this 18k white gold Twig ring with approximately 1.50 carat total weight black diamonds.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
14K White Black Gold Citrine Pave Diamond Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K White & Black Gold Citrine & Diamond Ring Stunning 14K White & Black Gold Citrine & Diamond Ring featuring a natural 10 mm cushion-cut citrine accented by 64 micro pavé-set brill...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,271Sale 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
$7,850 / item
Black and White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This eternity ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Black and White Diamond Gold Bypass Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage 'Toi et Moi' Crossover Bypass Black and White Diamond Gold Ring. A dramatic crossover design featuring contrasting Black and White Diamonds Hand set with 0.250tcw Black Diamo...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite Flower Ring Black Spinel 2.56 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Tanzanite: 1.66 Carats Black Spinel: 0.90 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US...
Spinel, Tanzanite, Black Spinel, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$7,215Sale Price|55% Off
Black Tourmaline Crystal Ring Gold One of a kind Schorl 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 ...
Crystal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Carved Square Black Onyx Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
A complement of light and dark creates this unique black onyx ring in 18k yellow gold. Black onyx showcases a special cut with a carved braided motif in a whorl to highlight its vitr...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Black and White Diamond Scroll Designer Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K white gold scroll-inspired band ring featuring numerous brilliant round white diamonds 0.5 ct total and black diamonds 0.7 ct total.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Antique Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The shank of the ring is embellished with black enamel decoration, with the phrase "IN MEMORY OF" visible in gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vibrant Australian Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Vibrant Australian Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leo Pizzo 18k White Gold Black & White Diamond Ring
By Leo Pizzo
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Item # LPO01329 Leo Pizzo 18 KT White Gold Ring Diamond 1.84 CT White Diamond Diamond 1.18 CT Black Diamond Total Diamond Weight 3.02 CT Vendor Model 23065BN
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k 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
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
Black Onyx Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking fashion ring featuring a hand polished piece of black onyx, weighing 21.3 carats, commands attention with its deep black color.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Black Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in 台東区, JP
A striking Chanel Camellia ring crafted in 18K yellow gold and black onyx, featuring one of the House’s most iconic floral motifs.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,750 / item
Meghna Jewels Snake Black Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This snake ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with .34 carats of sparkling diamonds. Also available in white diamond. The ring is a size 6 and may be resi...
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k 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
Gentleman’s White Blue Black Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique and masculine piece made in 14k white gold and ready to be worn. Ring Size 11.5 Weight: 27.8 grams
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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 White Diamond Flower Ring 14K White Gold Natural Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond Gold Flower Ring Natural Black and White Diamonds Approx weight 20.0 grams 14k White Gold and Black Rhodium Approx size 37mm long (1.5' inch) Finger size 7 Natural Black and ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Black Diamond White Diamond Lily Flower Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in 18K white gold with a black rhodium finish. A great contrast between the black diamonds and rhodium and white diamonds and gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
$4,123Sale Price|20% Off
Classical Black Diamond White Gold 18K Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 143-RND57-2,05 ct Size 6.5 USA Weight 4,57 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a...
Diamond, Black Diamond, White 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
Marquise Black Diamond and Round Black Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alternating round and marquise diamond create an alluring pattern across the top of this elegant and distinctive ring. Specifications: 7 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Black Diamonds: ...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Black and White Pearl Dome Ring #16683
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Black and White Pearl Dome Ring This ornate ring is set in 14k yellow gold Stamped 14K Ring size: 9 Front of ring is approx. 25 mm x 22 mm x 12.5 mm Shank is ap...
Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Diamond Pavé Cocktail Dome Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elegant yet effortlessly wearable, this Black Diamond Pavé Ring adds a touch of modern chic to everyday style.
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamonds And Black Stone Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K white gold, diamonds and black stone cocktail ring. It depicts a black stone sphere supported by a yellow gold ribbed concave trough arc enhanced by four round tiny dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,747Sale Price|20% Off
Original Black Diamond Elegant White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White 14K Gold Ring (Same Model Blue Sapphire Ring Available) Diamond 34-RND57-0,12-4/6A Diamond 26-RND57-0,62 Weight 5,57 grams Size 7.5 US It is our honor to create fine jewel...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 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
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
1950s French 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Black Jade Panther Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This spectacular French ring from the 1950s is a exceptional, featuring a prowling panther brought to life with dazzling diamonds, piercing green emerald eyes, and a striking black j...
Diamond, Emerald, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Estate Black & White Diamond Flower Floral Thru Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K white gold floral thru ring featuring 70 black diamonds and 49 white diamonds, totaling 1.0 Carat total.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Black Enamel Diamond Designer Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 18K White Gold with Black Enamel Gemstones: Numerous brilliant round diamonds, totaling 1.1 carats Design: Bold modern designer band with black enamel detailing Ring Size: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Handcrafted 18k Gold 1.90c Brown & Black Diamond Snake Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18 Karat Burnished White Gold 1,90 Karat Brown & Black Diamonds Snake Cocktail Design Ring.
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Black Enamel Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 0.70 ct approx Black enamel Other colors available are White and Lapis blue Ring size US 6.5, Can be made in other ring sizes on special order Limited edit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rose Gold Black Diamond Skull Ring, 1.20ct, Unisex, USA, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Black Diamond Skull Ring: A rose gold skull with diamond eyes exudes mystery and sophistication.
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage RBC Diamond, Black Gold Navette Wide Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Mounted in a Hand crafted 18K Black Gold Wide Band. Ring size 5.75, we offer ring resizing.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Platinum, 18K Gold, Black Opal, & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique platinum, gold, opal & diamond ring. In platinum & 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
$9,329Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold 7.81 Carat Ruby & Black Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is 14K white gold and features 20 round cut rubies and 12 heat treated, black diamonds.
Black Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Crest Signet Ring Black Diamond Skull Heraldic Gold-Plated Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Skull Heraldic Crest Signet Ring Gold-Plated Silver Designer: J DAUPHIN The Black Diamond Skull Signet Ring is handcrafted in solid sterling silver with 14k gold plat...
Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver
14 Karat Gold Black Onyx and Pink Opal Round Beads Rubies Black Diamonds Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and elegant Art Deco Style ring composed of a flat oval ring in solid 14 Kt yellow gold with 3 round black onyx beads with small faceted rubies set on one side and 3 pink op...
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Black Sapphire Oval Eternity Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Stone : Black Sapphire Type : Natural Ring Weight- 3.38 gms Shape : Oval Size : US 6.5 Weight : 6.32 Carats Metal : Rose Gold Enhancement : Heated
Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Designer Ruby & Black Diamond Poker Casino BlackJack Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
18K yellow gold designer ring featuring brilliant round diamonds, natural rubies, and black diamonds in a bold poker/casino-inspired design.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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