Black Star Mogul Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. - Natural black star with the word "STOP" engraved on the side of the ring. - Set in 22 karat gold overlay. - Length approx 25 mm Width approx 15 mm Depth approx 4 mm Total dept...
Black Star, 22k Gold
Ming's Hawaii Marquise Cabochon Black Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Jade Info: 1 marquise cabochon black jade Jade Measurements: 21.4 mm x 11.0 mm x 5.9 mm Jade Carat Weight: ~8.0 c...
Jade, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,963 / item
Black Diamond 14K (18K Custom) 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
$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
14 Karat White Gold Black and White Diamond Block Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 125 round brilliant cut = 0.68cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 72 round brilliant cut = 0.72cttw Color: BLK Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 ad...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,388Sale Price|20% Off
Classical Black White Diamond Gold Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 19-RND57-0,25-4/4A Diamond 104-RND57-1,62-7/5A Size 7 USA Weight 5,86 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelr...
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Black Onyx & Diamond Filigree Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond, 1 trans 2 mm .03ctw GH color/ SI1 clarity black onyx, 1 rectangular tablet 16 x 8 mm Ring Size: 5 Rise Off Of Finger: 4.8 mm Length: 24.2 mm Weight: 2.3 dwts/ 3....
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald, Black Onyx, & Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an emerald, black onyx, & diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold
Handmade 18k Yellow Gold Black Opal Band Ring, 1.28 Carats, USA
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rich black opal ring will add a touch of colorful elegance to every day!
Black Opal, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k Rose Gold Black Diamonds & Brown Diamonds Snake Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Rose Gold Black Diamonds & Brown Diamonds Snake Ring 50 Brown Diamonds 0.82 CT 16 Black Diamonds 0.25 CT 6 Diamonds 0.07 CT 2 Rubies 0.04 CT 18 K Rose Gold 8.76 GM The di...
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rose Gold
White and Black Diamond Fashion Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.01 ct. black and white diamond rounds in a handmade 14k white gold mounting.
Black Diamond, White Gold
Black Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive and stylish cocktail ring featuring 22.75 carats of black star sapphires!
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 0.50ctw White Black Diamonds Concentric Oval Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 5.22 Grams Overall Width: 19.36mm (0.76") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.18mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 6.10mm rise off the...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern Black Opal Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A contemporary yellow gold ring set with an oval cabochon black opal.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Harley-Davidson Stamper Black Hills Gold Men's Ring - Yellow Gold 10k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Brand: Harley Davidson Designer: Stamper Design: Black Hills Gold Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Statemen...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Black Opal Triplet Cocktail Solitaire Bypass Ring - 14k Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Date: May 7, 2026 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Black Opal Triplet Cut: Cabochon Style: Cock...
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.06 Carat Round Cut Black Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.06 Carat Round Cut Black Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Gorgeous Black Diamond Ring that can transform into an Engagement ring.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Black Diamond Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Together, the contrast of red and black symbolises a woman’s duality — her softness and her fire, her elegance and her inner strength — making this piece not only a jewel, but a stat...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Cocktail Ring with Black and White Diamonds, 0.80ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with black and white brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.80ct - ring size US 7.5 - EU 18 (56) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide ring size...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Platinum 18k Gold Black Jade & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamonds: Round Brilliant-Cut (~3.30 ct total, Pavé Set) (G-H color, VS clarity) Gemstone: Black Jade (Inlay Set) Ring Size: US 6.25 To...
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Scratched Gold Black Onyx Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 10k rose gold with a center Black Onyx. Circa 1980s Size 11 3/4, resizable
Onyx, 10k Gold
Art Deco 13 Carat Black Opal Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Black Opal Antique Art Deco ring with a gorgeous 13.5 Carat Black Opal with radiant fire set in a 14 Karat Gold setting of great beauty.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Diamond Ring with Diamond Scalloped Halo In Yellow Gold
By Louis XV Jewelers
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The halo is made up of sparkling white diamonds, all set in 14k yellow gold. Making for such a classy and elegant ring!
Black Diamond, Yellow Gold
$9,356Sale Price|20% Off
Incredible Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Statement Serpent Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
The Victorian era brought snake jewellery into the limelight after Prince Albert proposed to Queen Victoria with a ring in the image of a snake featuring an emerald-set head. The Que...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$9,356Sale Price|20% Off
Incredible Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Statement Serpent Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
The Victorian era brought snake jewellery into the limelight after Prince Albert proposed to Queen Victoria with a ring in the image of a snake featuring an emerald-set head. The Que...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Six-Row Black and White Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
18K White Gold Six-Row Black and White Diamond Crossover Ring This striking six-row crossover ring is crafted in 18K white gold and set with round diamonds in a bold mix of near-col...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1ct Black Diamonds Circular Mens Ring 14kt gold 12428*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
1 ct black diamonds ring .75ct white diamonds. G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt white gold. 12.3 grams Size 7 19mm wide 7mm depth $4500 Appraisal Certificate to accompany
Diamond, 14k Gold
Black Opal Gold Diamond Ring Style Natural Electric Blue Gem
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with Black Opal and Diamond opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.2 х 0.39 in / 2 х 5 х 10 mm opal weight - 0.87 carats ring size - 6.5 US ring weight...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 K Whitel Gold Ring Black Onyx Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Attractive moder n 18 K whitel Gold Ring featuring 1 square cut Onyx that is accentuated by 28 brillant cut Diamonds weighing 0.20 ct. The ring is currently size 14/54( american rin...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14ct Rose Gold Ring Set with 3 Row Black Diamond
Located in London, GB
14ct Rose Gold Ring, Set With 3 Row Black Diamond, 1.60ct The ring is crafted in 14ct rose gold, set with 0.70ct of natural black diamonds. and has a unique design that is sure to d...
Black Diamond, Rose Gold
Black Onyx Rectangle Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Gemstone: Onyx Diamond Count: 1 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.01 carats Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I1 Rin...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Giovanni Ferraris Colorless Black Diamonds Italian 18K White Gold Bombé Ring
By Giovanni Ferraris
Located in Lisbon, PT
Giovanni Ferraris, Bombé Cocktail Ring, contemporary, 18K white gold, pavé-set with colorless and black diamonds, Italy.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Retro Black Star Sapphire Ring, Size 8.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat White Gold Black Star Sapphire Ring. The ring features a bezel-set oval black star sapphire.
Star Sapphire, Black Star, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mings Black Jade Filigree Setting Oval Cabochon Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams Stones: Oval Black Cabochon Jade Jade Measurements: ~27.0 mm x 19.0 mm x 6.1 mm Ring Size:...
Jade, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Marquise Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat rose gold and set with .38 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
9 Karat Gold and Black Enamel 'MEMORIE' Mourning Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This really delightful yellow gold and black enamel band was made to be a mourning ring on the death of someone's grandfather.
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,384Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Round Black Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k yellow gold solitaire ring features a 1.95 Carat Round shape Natural black diamond set in six (6) delicate claw prongs on top of a 1.8 mm wide band.
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$524Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM Mono Briolette Diamond & Black Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Mono Briolette Diamond & Black Diamond 18K White Gold Ring Inspired by the beauty of a rain drop, Our eccentric Dangling diamond ring is an absolute show-stopper.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pavé White & Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A bold and contemporary 18 karat white gold diamond band featuring a striking mixed-diamond design.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 2.10 carat Australian Black Opal Ring size 6.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold ring with a genuine earth mined Australian black opal.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Korloff Diamond Ring Black Lacquer 18K Yellow Gold 1992
By Korloff
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Materials: 18K Yellow Gold, Black Lacquer - Stone: Diamond - Stone Cut: Brilliant Cut - Stone Details: 1 diamond – approx. 0.27 carats - Weight: 8.1 g - Date of Manufacture: 199...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Phoenix Veil - Certificated Black Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Guild Gemstone Certification Exquisite Australian Black Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cameo Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx Cameo Ring Size 4.75- This elegant black onyx cameo ring features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Onyx, Yellow Gold
8.04 Carat Natural Turquoise Black Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.04 Carat Natural Turquoise Black Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 4.90 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise and is surrounded by 18 Round Cut Black Diamonds that weigh 2.57 C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Black Australian Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This beautiful 14-karat yellow gold ring showcases a striking black Australian triplet opal as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tsavorite, Diamonds, 18 Karat Black Gold Snake Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion snake ring in 18 kt black gold studded with tsavorite on the body, two diamonds as eyes and on the tail.
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
0.39ct Black & White Diamond Flower Ring in 14k White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is beautifully set in 14 Karat White Gold and is approximately 3.1 grams. The ring is a size 7 and can be re-sized at no additional charge.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Classic Black Sapphire and Black Diamond Cigar Band 7 Ring in 18K Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Black Sapphire 3.0 carats and Black Diamond 0.55carat Ring in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 2.0 cm Inspired by the spirit of "Rock & Roll", a key moment in music when t...
Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pink Tourmaline & Black Diamonds Butterfly Sweet 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.20x2.10x2.30cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "69 Black Diamonds 0.68 CT 43 White Diamonds 0.25 CT 1 Tourmaline 0.99 CT 18KW 5.43 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diam...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,887Sale Price|40% Off
Black Opal Diamonds Gold Silver Ring Antique Style Unisex Engagement
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
The design follows a historical method where the shank - the band of the ring — is made of solid 18K yellow gold, while the stone setting is crafted in silver.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling...
18kt Rose Gold ring with rose cut black diamonds – Reguliers Bridge
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The ring is handmade, in 18 carat pink gold and has an arch pattern that mimics the famous bridges in Amsterdam, illuminated with beautiful white diamonds (0.31ct) and dotted with ro...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,246Sale Price|20% Off
Stylish Black Diamonds White Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Similar Model with Blue Sapphire Available) Diamond 70-RND-0,28-G/VS1A Diamond 76-RND-0,38-G/VS1A Weight 3,55 grams Size US 6,5 It is our honor to create fine...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Pink Gold Rhodium Silver White and Black Diamonds Black Spinel Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Paving: White Diamonds: 0.20ct..; Black Spinel: 0.32ct.Black Diamonds: 0.14ct. Material: White Gold 750; Silver 925; Black Rhodium These beautifully handcrafted rings from our Facet...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Spinel, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal & Black Coral Inlay Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Ring Size: 5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Width: 17.97 mm Weight: 4.02 grams
Coral, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold and Black Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18k white gold and 0,21 ct. white diamonds Mini Puzzle ring in white gold and black diamonds pavé PRODUCTION TIME 5-6 WEEKS The creation of Mattioli jewelry is fully managed...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Glacier Ring by Barbara Heinrich
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Elevate your jewelry collection with the Glacier Ring, a breathtaking piece featuring a striking black rose cut diamond (0.51 ct) surrounded by surface-set diamonds (0.07 cttw) in ra...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Important 10.25 Carat Black Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k gold ring, with important approx. 10.25ct black opal, measuring 27 x 15 x 6mm.
Diamond, Opal, 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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