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
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
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
1.83ctw Black White Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 7 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.51ctw Cut - Round Brilliant & Baguette Color - H - J & G - H Clarity - SI1 - I1 & SI1 - I1 Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 6.1 Grams Stamps: 1...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fortune Triad Jewelry Ring in White Gold with White & Black Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Fortune Collection Triad Transforming Ring in 18ct White Gold with White & Black Diamonds Explore the transformative Triad ring in white gold with white and black diamonds.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yello...
1.22 Carats Diamond Rose & Black Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful floral ring features a trio of rose gold flowers, two of which are adorned with 3 diamonds and one with 1 diamond, all set in a black gold bypass band. 7 White Diamon...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
12.75mm South Sea Black Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring Marquise Baguette 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
12.75mm South Sea Black Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring Marquise Baguette 18K Gold Center Stone: South Sea Black Pearl, 12.75mm Diamonds Weight: .90 Carats *Marquise (0.37 Carats), Bagu...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow And White Gold Ring Diamonds Black Onyx
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the distinguished sophistication of this 18k yellow gold signet ring, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
7 Carat Black Opal Doublet Diamond Gold Solitaire Navette Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant Finely detailed Black Opal and Diamond Gold Solitaire Cocktail Ring.
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, 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
1.75 carats Black and White diamond ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fashion ring made with natural black and white diamonds in 18Kt gold.
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Stephen Webster Butterfly 12 CT Amethyst Black Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in Westport, CT
An extraordinary Stephen Webster, Fly By Night, 18K white gold amethyst and black diamond cocktail ring. Centered with six natural briolette cut amethysts, three graduated on each wi...
Amethyst, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.70 Carat Black Opal Freeform Shape Bezel Set 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 2.70 carat natural black opal in a free-form bezel setting and 0.26 carat round brilliant diamond pave 18K white gold cocktail ring, showcasing a vivid full-spectrum play-of-...
Diamond, Black Star, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Black Onyx & Diamond Navette Filigree Ring, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: black onyx diamond Ring Size: 6 Rise Off Of Finger: 4.6 mm Length: 19.9 mm Weight: 1.9 dwts/ 2.9 grams Metal: "14k" SKU: R4135 A Couple Of Things to Note: * This is a ...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,665Sale Price|20% Off
3.2cts Black Opal Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 16.5x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Enhanced with natural diamond accents for a striking, high-impact look that commands attention. Black opal in solid 14K gold with diamond accents — louder than your excuses and twic...
Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Icoso Black Sapphire and Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Verahedra collection 18K White Gold Ring with 18 black sapphire pyramids at 6 x 6 mm each, 166 pave white diamonds at 1.1 mm each (0.996 carats of white diamonds), and 170 pave white...
Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
18 White Gold Ring With 1.17ct White and 2.30ct Black Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 White Gold Ring With 1.17ct White and 2.30ct Black Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds, White diamonds 1.17ct & black diamonds 2.30ct Material: 18kt white gold Ring size:...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,192Sale Price|20% Off
Black Diamond Ring with Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Gold, Asscher cut 3.6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A sleek, edgy ring with a monochrome palette. "A natural black diamond with white diamonds in 14K gold."
Black Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,584Sale Price / item|20% Off
Everyday 1.96ct Marquise Cut Black Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This solitaire ring features a 1.96-carat marquise-cut black diamond set in 14K White Gold.
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black Opal Diamond Ring. 18k Yelow Gold Opal Diamond Halo Ballerina Ring Band.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning Australian Black Opal Oval Cabochon Halo design ring with Diamond accents.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,128Sale Price|20% Off
Graceful Black Sapphire & Diamond Milgrain Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Graceful Black Sapphire & Diamond Milgrain Ring in 14k White Gold This 14k white gold ring features a striking 2.75ct emerald-cut black sapphire set as the centerstone.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Black Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.03 carats and Black Diamond 0.27 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.56 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Grape Clusters & Leaves Black Hills Gold Men's Ring - 10k Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Design: Black Hills Gold Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Band Theme: Grape Clusters & Leave...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.56ct Australian Black Boulder Opal 18k Yellow Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Australian Black Boulder Matrix Opal 18k Yellow Gold Oval Signet Ring.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.16cttw White and Black Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring is crafted in 14k white gold. It features ribbon shaped shank flanked with round brilliant cut white and black diamonds studded halfway through the band weighing 1...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring Yellow and Black Gold 18 Carats Lace Details and Gold Beads
Located in Vannes, FR
This unique two-tone ring in yellow and black gold is a piece of jewelry of great finesse and remarkable refinement.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dilys' Dragon Motif Black Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dragons: the symbol of power, strength and good luck in Chinese culture, are alluded to in this bold 18 karat gold diamond ring that adds power to any look. Designed by the renowned ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Star Sapphire with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Star Sapphire 6.52 carats with Diamond 0.40 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.58 grams "We first opened doors i...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold
Piero Milano White & Black Diamond Crossover Ring 18k Rose Gold 1.04cttw
By PIERO MILANO
Located in New York, NY
18k Rose Gold white and black diamond crossover ring by Piero Milano.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
11.49 Carat Natural Cushion-Cut Citrine and Black Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The design of the ring is classic with a modern twist of using black diamonds instead of the traditional option of white diamonds.
Citrine, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHANEL Ultra Ring, 18K White Gold & Black Ceramic, 0.22ct Diamonds
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
CHANEL Ultra ring in 18k white gold, black ceramic, and diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
White gold entourage ring with large diamonds and a black diamond
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
This exquisite white gold entourage ring boasts a stunning combination of large diamonds and a bold black diamond as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, White Gold
CHANEL Ultra Ring, 18K White Gold & Black Ceramic, 0.22ct Diamonds
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
CHANEL Ultra ring in 18k white gold, black ceramic, and diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
14k Gold Sphinx Black Diamond Ring by Oltremare Gioielli, Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Details Metal: Solid 14k Gold (Yellow, Rose, or White). Gemstone: 100% Natural Black Diamond (0.08 ct).
Black Diamond, 14k Gold
Wide Black Diamond White Gold 18K Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18K Diamond 18- 0,17 ct Weight 3,22 grams Size 6,5 US With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Black Agate with Black Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Black Agate 12.30 carats with Black Sapphire 0.97 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.64 grams "We first op...
Agate, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,848Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist 3.11Carat Heart Shape Black Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This minimalist solitaire ring features a 3.11 carat heart-shaped black diamond, set in 14K yellow gold.
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Natural Black Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Grantham, GB
18ct Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal & Diamond Cluster Ring Stunning Fiery Natural Australian Black Opal 11.5mm x 8.3mm 10x Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds Carat 0.70 Clarit...
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 3.45ct Australian Black Boulder Opal 18k Yellow Gold Oval Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Australian Black Boulder Matrix Opal 18k Yellow Gold Oval Signet Ring.
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Black Diamonds Byzantine Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Granulated details contrast with Byzantine velvet background finished with Black Rhodium. The stunning ring features 6 Brilliant cut Black Diamonds in a total weight of 0.68 Carat.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Yellow Sapphires Black&White Diamonds Tourmaline Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the exquisite Rossella Ugolini 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring, featuring 3 Karats of Yellow Sapphires, 0.08 Karats of Black & White Diamonds, and a stunning 1 Karat Pink Tou...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gol...
White Gold Entourage Ring with Large Diamonds and a Black Diamond
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Black Diamonds: 1 piece Weight: 2.50 carats Cut: Brilliant Colour: Black Purity: Opaque Grinding quality: Very good White Diamonds Weight: 2.50 carats Cut: Brilliant...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Ring with Ribbed Shoulders
Located in Sewickley, PA
Crafted in yellow gold, the ring showcases a striking large oval black cabochon onyx set in a smooth, high-polished bezel. the stone's deep, inky tone creates a dramatic contrast aga...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Black Diamond Circles
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting S.Georgios design ring handmade in 18 Karat Yellow Gold in Greece.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Black Onyx Diamond Filigree Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic filigree 14k white gold ring with pink and yellow gold flowers and jet black Onyx with a white gold diamond center strip.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gaea Signet Ring in 14K Gold & Black Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: 14K gold, black diamonds. Ring size upon request. Please contact us.
Black Diamond, 14k Gold
Australian Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Black Opal & Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring in 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Eris Contour Ring in 14K Gold & Black Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: 14K gold, black diamonds. Ring size upon request. Please contact us.
Black Diamond, 14k Gold
1.09 Carat Round Black Onyx & Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring is set in 14K White Gold, and the diameter measures out at 9 MM.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Halo Ring, 5.69cts
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, OVAL-SHAPED ring is crafted from 14-carat WHITE gold and features a BLACK ONYX gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Onyx, 14k Gold
1.09 Carat Round Black Onyx & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring is set in 14K Yellow Gold, and the diameter measures out at 9 MM.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amour Crown Ring in 14K Gold & Black Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: 14K gold, black diamonds. Ring size upon request. Please contact us.
Black Diamond, 14k Gold
Unchained Naiad Ring in 14K Gold & Black Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: 14K gold, black diamonds. Ring size upon request. Please contact us.
Black Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 7.75- This elegant ring features one marquis black onyx stone (20 mm x 10 mm) and one round single cut diamond set in beautiful...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black kite diamond ring engagement ring 18KT white gold hand engraved gothic
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare find! Stunning engagement ring with a large kite diamond in the middle and fine diamonds VS-SI clarity and F-G color made in 18KT white gold, hand engraved with so many little d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Signet Ring with Black Center Stone Bar & Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking signet ring is a bold statement piece. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, it features a sleek black trapezoid stone at its center.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Elephant Head Ring with Black Diamonds, Size 6.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking ladies’ ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a detailed elephant head design, symbolizing strength, wisdom, and good fortune.
Black Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Jade Black Onyx Diamonds Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Completely handmade Classic Art Deco Style Ring with a Nice Hexagon shape Jade set in 14 kt white gold ,black Onyx small parts and 3 full cut diamonds .
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Jade Black Onyx Diamonds Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Completely handmade Classic Art Deco Style Ring with a Nice Hexagon shape Jade set in 14 kt white gold ,black Onyx small parts and 3 full cut diamonds .
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Black Onyx Sphere and Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.6 Grams Diamond Count: 2 Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond Color...
Onyx, 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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