Victorian Black Enamel 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A very fine Victorian black enamel mourning ring. The ring holds a lock of hair within a glazed panel. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1866. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Glazed panel Dimen...
Gold, Enamel
Stephen Webster 18k White Gold Black Diamonds & Green Quartz Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Green Quartz Black Diamonds: 0.60ctw Ring Size: 7 Model number: WR0922 SKU: SW01198 Retail price: $4,950.00
Black Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14K Rose Gold Round Blue & Black Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring features an array of blue and black diamonds (1.80cttw), set in a 14k rose gold ring.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Men's Substantial Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic men's substantial ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with a square black onyx stone and round H-I VS2-SI1 diamonds of an estimated 0.50 carats.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Black and White Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Snake Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing snake ring in 14 kt white gold structure studded with white and black diamonds on all the body and the tail.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,982Sale Price|20% Off
Fashion Every Day Black Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 5-RND57-0,05ct H/VS2A Diamond 48-RND57-0,11ct Size US 6 Weight 2 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry tra...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, White Gold
$1,887Sale Price|20% Off
Fashion Every Day Black Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14K (Matching Earrings Available ) Diamond 53-RND57-0,17ct H/VS2A Size US 6 Weight 2,08 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Pradera Ring 18K Yellow Gold with Natural Diamonds and Black Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Ring 18k yellow gold set with 0.25 ca...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Suzy Levian 14K Rose Gold Round Blue & Black Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
The brilliance of these diamonds and the luster of the high-polish finish of the rose gold creates an eye catching piece of jewelry. Jewelry Type: Fine Gold Karat: 14k Total Diamond...
Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Certified 7.76 Aquamarine And Black Onyx Cocktail Ring Set I8K Black Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Hand-fabricated in 18K gold and polished in black rhodium . The ring is currently sized at US 7, can be resized for free.
Aquamarine, Onyx, Gold
Vitolo 18K White Gold Black Diamond Pavé Ring with White Diamond Accents
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18K white gold, this distinctive Vitolo ring showcases a bold panel of pavé-set black diamonds framed by brilliant white diamond accents.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation Gecko Black Pearl Spinel Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
The Gecko carries totem energy conveying its symbolic powers of regeneration, renewal, and rebirth. Zorab celebrates this marvelous creature with its version of a Black and White Gec...
Chalcedony, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Black Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Round Black Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Engagement / Wedding Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
A stunning unisex wedding band or enegement ring with black diamonds and gold with black finish.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Black and White Diamond Wide Band Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 65 white brilliant cut, 78 black diamonds Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.399 carats white diamonds and 0.70 carats black =...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mejuri 14K Yellow Gold Black Enamel & Diamond Ring Size 9.5
Located in New York, NY
Key Specifications: Brand: Mejuri Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (stamped Mejuri, 14K) Gemstones: Black enamel with natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.18 ctw Condition: Pre-owned – e...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Black Diamonds Eternity Stacker Ring in 18k White Gold by Nancy Phillips
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
We are in love with the powerful look of this natural black diamond ring. Specifications: - 32 individual round-cut natural black diamonds - 18k White Gold - Size: 5.75 - Never sold...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,200Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade 18K White Gold Emerald, Pearl & Black Onyx Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald, black onyx & pearl gemstone.
Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Black & White Diamond Dome Ring – 8.22CT Total Diamonds DR045
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent dome ring is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and features an impressive combination of 3.91 carats of white diamonds and 4.31 carats of black diamonds.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin 18k White Gold Black Rose Diamond Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K White Gold Rose Ring from Italian designer Roberto Coin.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,828Sale Price|20% Off
3.8Ct Black Opal Ring with Natural Diamond & Tsavorite Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
This striking Black opal ring showcases a rare 3.8ct oval Ethiopian black opal with vibrant play-of-color, set in solid 14K gold.
Black Opal, Tsavorite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Roberto Coin Ring Black White Diamond Ring Rare Circle Motif 18 Karat White Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and rare ring by Roberto Coin in a circle flower motif design with Black and White Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Men's Black Onyx Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 11 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 10.3 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone...
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.80Grams Black Opal & Diamonds Ring, Set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite black opal ring measures around 24x15MM and is an impressive 16.96CT in weight.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,496Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Black White Diamond Unisex Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Black White Diamond Unisex Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1970 18K Gold Plated Black Enamel Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this simply stunning 18K gold plated ring circa 1990s! This ring is so versatile and special with the shiny black enamel as the focal point and is gorgeously contr...
Architectural Black Enamel Cigar Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Architectural Black Enamel Cigar Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this wide cigar band features an openwork geometric pattern filled with glossy black enamel...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Beautiful Australian Black Opal Flower Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Black Opal Flower Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold.
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,675Sale Price|20% Off
7.5Ct Black Opal Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 19x12.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Framed by natural Diamond accents and set in solid 14K gold, this 19×12.5 mm ring blends luxury with bold individuality.
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Black Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold Filigree Band Ring set with 0.25 carats of Black Diamonds.
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Filigree Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold Filigree Band Ring set with 0.24 carats of Black Diamonds.
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini Modern 18K Gold Garnet Black Diamonds Cocktail Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Elevate Your Style with Rossella Ugolini's Design Collection: A Modern 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring adorned with a mesmerizing Garnet and 0.20 Carats of Black Diamonds.
Black Diamond, Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
【Crown Radiance】Noir Aurora Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring in 18K Black Gold
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Featuring an exquisite 14-15mm platinum-grey Tahitian pearl, its deep, luminous sheen captivates with a rare and elegant glow. Set in 18K black gold, this ring is crafted with high-e...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
$4,307 / item
Mattioli Aruba Ring in Rose Gold and Black Onyx
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Aruba ring in rose gold and black onyx Gold Weight gr.: 8.60 Products available on request in yellow gold or white gold upon feasibility Also all gold, mother of pearl and diamonds ...
Onyx, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Black Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This signet ring is modelled in 9ct white gold which is perfectly complimented with black diamonds.
Black Diamond, White Gold
Black Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking 1960s black sapphire cocktail ring in 14K yellow gold makes a bold statement with its sleek, edgy design.
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
18k Black Rhodium White Gold Baroque Pearl & 1.01tcw Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is a bold and highly distinctive pearl piece, centered by a dramatic baroque pearl accented by 1.01ctw of diamonds graded H color and SI1 clarity in black rhodium white gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
0.80ctw Black Diamond Eternity Ring 18k Rose Gold Size 5.5 Stackable Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.80ctw Cut - Round Color - Treated Black Please note there are surface reaching inclusions and fractures Metal: 18k Rose G...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Yellow Sapphires Black&White Diamonds Tourmaline Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted Rossella Ugolini 18 Karats Gold 3 Karats Yellow Sapphires 0.08 Karats Black&White Diamonds 1 Karat Pink Tourmaline Cocktail Ring This is an amazing aura cocktail ring han...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gol...
0.55 Carat Black Diamonds Rose Gold Man Band Ring Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 0.55 Carat Black Diamonds Rose Gold. Modern Design Ring Made in Italy.
Black Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$875
Black Onyx Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
An oval black onyx stone is set in a 14 karat gold bezel in this stylish black ring.
Onyx, 14k Gold
18k White Gold Black & White Diamond Pavé Swirl Wave Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Striking and modern, this 18K white gold statement ring is a true masterpiece. The design features 1.55 carats of round-cut black diamonds, their deep black color creating a bold con...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Certified Ring with Natural Spessartine and Black Diamonds gems, gold 14Karat
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Spessartine and Black Diamonds gems Solid 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring Laboratory full certificate Main Stone: Spessartine Main Stone Creation: Natural Main Stone Color: Orange M...
Black Diamond, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby with Black Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.85 carats with Black Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.43 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Sphinx Black Diamond Ring by Oltremare Gioielli, Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Details Metal: Solid 18k Gold (Yellow, Rose, or White). Gemstone: 100% Natural Black Diamond (0.08 ct).
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Black Porcelaine Lips in 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Black Porcelaine Lips in 18k White Gold Ring A very spetial collection made during the Pandemic where the huggs and the kisses where forbideen It is a creative cry for joy and warmt...
18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini 0.60c Sapphire Black Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 0.60c Sapphire Black Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Band handcrafted Ring.
Black Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A perfect choice for those who appreciate unique, artistic designs, this ring embodies elegance, mystery, and classic romance. 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Solid Yellow Gold Green Enamel Black & White Diamonds Evil Eye Ring
Located in New York, NY
Check out this stunning 14k yellow gold ring that features a gorgeous emerald green stone, beautifully enhanced by intricate green enamel work and sparkling black and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Eternity Band Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Black Diamond Stacking Dainty Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This fine jewelry piece is a 14k Yellow Gold Black Diamond Micro Pave Eternity Band Ring.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Mother of Pearl Signet Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking Danish Modernist ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a bold rectangular black Mother of Pearl shell inlay with natural iridescent tones.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage cocktail ring has been crafted 18k yellow gold. The substantial yellow gold mount is ornamented with a black onyx, reflecting a batwing style design.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Black & White Diamond Round & Baguette Cut Squared Off Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Black & White Diamond Round & Baguette Cut Squared Off Ring Style: Multi-Row Diamond Band Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approxi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 2.45ct Australian Black Boulder Opal 9k Yellow Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Australian Black Boulder Opal 9k Yellow Gold Signet Ring. A stunning 2.45 carat natural black boulder opal with a beautiful blue, purple and green play of colour and an exce...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,995Sale Price|20% Off
18ct White and Yellow Gold Black Opal and Diamond Ring 3.57ct 6.52g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This striking black opal ring features a deep green and blue Lightning Ridge black opal (10mm x 7mm x 4.4mm, 2.9ct) set in 18ct white gold with yellow gold claws securing the opal.
Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.91 Carat Black Diamond White Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.91 Carat Black Diamond White Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Metal: 14 Karat Wihite Gold Primary Stones: Black Diamond Accent Stones: White Diamond Total Carat Weight...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Rare Natural Black Diamond White Gold Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
4.75 carat Black Diamond Ring - 14KT White Gold Diamond RND 8.38 - 8.31 x 7.29mm, 3.48ct.
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini 0.55 Carats Black Diamonds White Gold Satin Man Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Unisex Contemporary 0.55 Carat Black Diamonds White Gold Man Design Ring Made in Italy.
Black Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Charles Krypell 18k Gold Black Onyx and Diamonds Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
CHARLES KRYPELL 18K GOLD BLACK ONYX & DIAMONDS -Metal: 18k Yellow Gold -Size: 7 -Material: Black Onyx & Diamonds -Diamonds: VS-F 0.80ct -Thickness: 13.1mm -Shank: 4.4mm -Weight: 16....
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx & 14k Gold Fluted Dome Cocktail Ring circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Black Onyx & 14k Gold Fluted Dome Cocktail Ring from the circa 1970s exudes vintage elegance and sophisticated charm.
14k 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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