14k Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphire Band Unisex 0.80 Ct Emerald Butterfly Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
Features Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Natural Zambian Emerald Emerald Weight: 0.80 Carat Emerald Size: 5 x 7 mm Emerald Shape: Oval Cut Accent Stones: Natural Blue Sapp...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold, Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Butterfly-Form Ring
Located in Queens, NY
18K Rose & White Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Butterfly Ring, designed as a butterfly, featuring twenty one white gold pave and bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Natural Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Double Butterfly 18-Karat Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold Natural Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut Diamond Double Butterfly Ring Style: Natural Diamond Double Butterfly Material: 18K White Gold Diamond: Details: There ar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Citrine Diamond Butterfly Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 14k white gold citrine and diamond butterfly ring is a substantial dome-style cocktail ring with strong finger presence.
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold 2 Piece Detachable Butterfly Diamond Friendship Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Dainty yet luxurious, this 2 piece half butterfly ring set is the perfect gift for her. Set in smooth 14k solid white gold and mounted with natural round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Butterfly Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold 0.45 Carat Total
Located in Aventura, FL
This sophisticated butterfly ring is crafted of 18k white gold with 0.45 total carat weight of diamonds in F Color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 9K Yellow Gold & Enameled Glass Butterfly Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A estate English gold and enameled glass signet style ring. In 9 karat yellow gold. With a raised enameled butterfly on a black glass cabochon bezel-set to the center.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pejmani of Belgium 18k Rose Gold Carved Amethyst + Diamond Plaque Ring Sz 7.25
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 18k Rose Gold Butterfly Ring by Pejmani of Belgium Features Carved Amethyst Wings Features Appx 1.63 ct Melee Diamonds on Wings, Antennae, and Body Dimensions of Butterfly =...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$8,190Sale Price|30% Off
JR Rose Cut Butter Fly 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR Rose Cut Butter Fly 18 Karat White Gold Ring A delicate Butterfly Ring with Rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beauvince Butterfly Fall Ring 4.95 Ct Diamonds in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The vibrant colors of this one of a kind butterfly ring make it an ideal statement ring for any celebration.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation, the Madam Butterfly Fluttering Ring in Amethyst and Diamonds
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Fly away with the Madam Butterfly ring, a Zorab Creation; a must-have conversation piece.
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, P...
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Natural Agate Butterfly Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This 14K gold natural agate butterfly diamond ring is a symbol of transformation and grace.
Agate, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2.17 Carat Butterfly Natural Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This natural blue sapphire and diamond butterfly ring features two pear-cut blue sapphires forming the upper wings, surrounded by curved halos of baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Papillion Butterfly 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Papillion Butterfly Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with six top qualit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Butterfly Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 Whimsical and enchanting, this butterfly ring dazzles with a burst of pink and white brilliance.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear-Shaped Tourmaline Cts 10.26 Butterfly Diamond Engagement Ring set in 18k
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This butterfly ring features four pear-shaped tourmalines from Mozambique totaling a magnificent 10.26 carats, gracefully adorned with shimmering round diamonds totaling 4.25 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Nina Zhou Butterfly Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Step into a world of elegance and fantasy with the Nina Zhou Butterfly Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring. This exquisite piece, crafted in radiant yellow gold, brings together the deep,...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leto Lama IGI Certified 1.3 Ct Emerald Butterfly Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A celebration of freedom, transformation, and unapologetic glamour. This one-of-a-kind butterfly ring is handcrafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, centred by a blusih green emerald-c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Ring Diamond Papillon Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A feminine Van Cleef & Arpels onyx ring, made of 18k gold, featuring diamonds. This VCA butterfly ring, also known as the Papillon ring, has a perfect balance of bold and elegant.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Pave'd Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate the beauty of transformation with this exquisite Butterfly Ring, designed to symbolize life’s journeys and new beginnings.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
【Conchéa】Flamingo Pink Conch Pearl Butterfly Diamond Ring — 2.3ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A statement of rarity and artistry, this butterfly ring features a 2.3ct natural conch pearl glowing in a sweet flamingo pink hue.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Pave'd Diamond Butterly Ring in 18k White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate the beauty of transformation with this exquisite Butterfly Ring, designed to symbolize life’s journeys and new beginnings.
Diamond, White Gold
$946Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby cabochon 14k solid gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval ruby cabochon ring in 14k solid gold. Butterfly ring with black spinels and ruby.
Black Spinel, Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Nina Zhou 15.5ctw Aquamarine & Diamond Butterfly on London Blue Topaz Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A dramatic celebration of color and movement, this aquamarine and diamond butterfly ring pairs a richly saturated blue center stone with an intricate butterfly motif set with luminou...
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Nina Zhou 13.5ctw Aquamarine & Diamond Butterfly on Lemon Quartz Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A luminous departure for Nina Zhou, this Aquamarine and Diamond Butterfly ring marks the house’s first introduction of lemon quartz — a stone chosen not for trend, but for its quiet ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy Black and White Diamond Large Butterfly Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This fabulous Effy butterfly ring is crafted in brushed 14 karat yellow gold and set with an array of round-cut diamonds in contrasting shades of white and black.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 1.52 Carat Diamond and Platinum Butterfly Engagement Ring (2013)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive contemporary 1.52 carat diamond and platinum butterfly ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery collection.
Diamond, Platinum
$412Sale Price / item|28% Off
Ruby cabochon ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby cabochon 14k gold over 925 silver ring. Oval ruby cabochon ring gold. Butterfly ring with black spinels and ruby.
Ruby, Black Spinel, 14k Gold, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, Ceylon Blue Sapphires & Diamonds "Butterfly" Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Blue Sapphires Two - Finger "Butterfly" Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Diamond Butterfly Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: The beauty of a fluttering butterfly on a bud is captured with this enchanting bypass ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: The beauty of a fluttering butterfly on a bud is captured with this enchanting bypass ring.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
Certified Imperial Green Jade Butterfly & Rose Cut Diamond Ring, Pendant, Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This imperial green jadeite jade butterfly ring, brooch, pendant is spectacular! You can wear this fine piece of jewelry 3 different ways.
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rosecut Yellow Diamond with Colored Diamonds and rosecut White diamonds Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A dazzling butterfly ring from an exclusive fine jewelry collection, featuring a yellow diamond at its heart.
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
4.47 ct Rosecut White Diamond and Pink Diamond Ring Pendant Brooch 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Butterfly Ring/Pendant/Brooch 3-in-1 with Natural Brilliant Round cut Pink Diamonds and white diamonds and Natural White Rosecut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
White Topaz and Diamond Butterfly Earring 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Total Weight: 3 Grams Earring Diameter: ~7.9mm x 13.3mm 3 White Topaz in the Center Diamond Count: 28 Round Brilliant Cut Diamo...
Diamond, Topaz, White Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Butterfly 0.48ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.30ct F SI Natural Round Cut Diamond • 0.18ct Fancy Yellow Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Butterfly MOP Ring With Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold & MOP Diamonds:1.92ct Ring size: 6.75 Weight: 13.8gr Dimension : 1.4x1.5 “ Retail: $8400
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Butterfly Detachable Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Diamonds:4.69ct Ring size:7 Weight: 17gr Dimension : 1.4x1.8 “ Retail: $19500
Butterfly MOP Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold & MOP Diamonds:1.92ct Ring size: 6.75 Weight: 13.8gr Dimension : 1.4x1.5 “ Retail: $8400
Butterfly White & Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold & Yellow Gold Diamonds:3.47ct Ring size: 6.5 Weight: 18gr Dimension : 1x1.4 “ Retail: $13050
Butterfly Designer Ring fly Butterfly fly TW VVS-VS partially movable 27x13x12mm
Located in Viena, Viena
partially movable butterfly designer ring with two butterflies at the ends, set with full-cut brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.16 ct, TW (fine white) / VVS-VS (very small-sm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nina Zhou Butterfly Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The Nina Zhou Butterfly Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring is a radiant celebration of freedom, beauty, and good fortune.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kai Blue Topaz Sapphire Butterfly Cocktail Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The Kai Blue Topaz Sapphire Butterfly Cocktail Ring captures the delicate beauty of nature in a luxurious design.
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Lucea New York Butterfly Gold & Diamond Ring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Gray-Brown Collection Butterfly tainted gray rhodium ring with Diamonds set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Beautiful Butterfly Shaped Engagement Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Beautiful Butterfly Shaped Engagement Ring.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Oval Ruby and Marquise Diamond Butterfly Wing Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Marquise Diamond Butterfly Wing Ring Description: This elegant cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a vibrant 1.58-carat oval-cut ruby as its center...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Nina Zhou Butterfly 3.45ctw Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The Nina Zhou Butterfly 3.45ctw Natural Aquamarine & Cocktail Ring is a radiant celebration of freedom, beauty, and good fortune.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Butterfly Emerald Ruby Tanzanite Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold & sterling silver. Handcrafted with .33 carats emerald, .08 carats ruby, tanzanite and illuminated with 1.45 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Butterfly 4.92 Carat Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold & sterling silver with blackened finish. Handcrafted with 4.92 carats emerald and illuminated with 2.96 carats gli...
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Nina Zhou Butterfly 3.25ctw Moonstone & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The Nina Zhou Butterfly 3.25ctw Moonstone Diamond Cocktail Ring is a poetic tribute to freedom, beauty, and good fortune.
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nina Zhou Butterfly Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Introducing the Nina Zhou Butterfly Pink Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring—a stunning creation that brings to life the delicate elegance of a butterfly in flight.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,725 / item
Butterfly Bloom 18K Yellow Gold Dual Tone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graceful and enchanting, this Butterfly Bloom ring is crafted in luminous 18K white gold with a stunning dual-tone finish.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14KT Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Butterfly Split-Shank Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Shimmering round brilliant stones (likely diamonds or cubic zirconia) closely set along the butterfly wings.Ideal for everyday elegance, statement wear, or as a thoughtful gift 14KT...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ring Butterfly 18K White Gold Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring Butterfly 18K White Gold Estate This pretty estate ring is crafted in solid 18K White gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stephen Webster Butterfly Pendant Crystal Haze Blue and Black Opalescent
By Stephan Webster
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The ultimate Crystal Haze pendant by London jeweller and designer Stephen Webster, matches his Butterfly Crystal Haze Ring and is part of the Fly by Night collection.
Crystal, Black Diamond, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Double Butterfly Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This double butterfly wrap-around ring is made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold featuring 61 round cut, pave' set diamonds weighing 0.46 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14K Gold Butterfly Tourmaline Carving Ring Diamond Halo R6854
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Beautiful hand-carved tourmaline butterfly wing slices set on solid 14K gold, then encased with a halo of diamond paves. ♥ The tourmaline slices have a perfect pink/white color sp...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Butterfly Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
BUTTERFLY DIAMOND EMERALD 14K WHITE GOLD RING Custom made 14k White Gold Butterlfy dimension: 0.9x1” Ring size: 8 Weight: 9gr Diamond: 1.2ct, VS clarity, G color Emerald: 0.6ct *Av...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stephen Webster Crystal Haze Butterfly earrings opalescent blue, black diamonds
By Stephen Webster
Located in Amsterdam, NL
These earrings are a perfect match with the Butterfly ring you can find here and with the Butterfly pendant.
Crystal, Black Diamond, Quartz, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation Blue Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Show off your sense of style and whimsy with Zorab's playful butterfly cocktail ring meticulously hand-crafted with 4.56 Carat of Blue Sapphire, 1.74 Carats of treated Brown Diamonds...
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Palla...
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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