$3,941Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.52 Ct Natural Oval Diamond Solitaire 14K White Gold Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Pure, refined, and beautifully understated, this oval diamond solitaire ring celebrates the power of simplicity.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Solitaire Bypass Ring - 18k Oval 1.98ct GIA No Heat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Not Enhanced Carat(s): 1.98ct Cut: Oval ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari 18K White Gold Oval and Round Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite Bulgari 18K white gold bypass ring featuring a graceful combination of oval and round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.86 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.80tw 14K Natural Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Accent Bypass Gold Ladies Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A beautiful, oval emerald and diamond ladies' ring. The center gemstone features a lovely 1.65-carat, natural oval-cut emerald with remarkable qualities.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon .74ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opals Carat(s): .68ctw Cut: Oval Cabochon Natural Diamonds ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Goshenite & Ruby Two-Stone Bypass Ring - 14k Oval 1.22ctw Ribbon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $30 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Goshenite Carat(s): .62ct Cut: Oval Color: Colorless...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Bypass Cocktail Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Encrusted with full brilliant cut pave diamond this ring won`t miss the sparkle! Mounted in 14K Rose & White Gold, With diamonds on te shank and double edge halo around both stones: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Diamond Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Natural Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Split Bypass Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 1.04ct Genuine Oval Tanzanite and Halo Diamond Bypass Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Oval Tanzanite and Halo Diamond Bypass Ring Set in 14K Gold featuring natural tanzanite of 1.04 carats and diamonds of 0.53 carats.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique White Gold AGL 2.20ctw Old Cushiony Oval No Heat Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Old Cushiony Oval Cut - Prong Set - Royal Blue Color - No Heat - 1.0ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (1...
Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Dual Stone Oval Sapphire & Emerald Diamond Adjustable Bypass Ring in 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
An Icon of Artistic Expression and Timeless Color Harmony Boldly unique and beautifully symbolic, this dual stone engagement ring brings together the captivating elegance of two of ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring EU52
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with 2 top quality deep blue oval cut sapphires.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby Bypass Cocktail Ring with Baguette and Round Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby Bypass Cocktail Ring with Baguette and Round Diamond Accents Description: This striking bypass-style cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features two prom...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Oval Halo Curved Bypass 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning diamond ring featuring a captivating center stone of oval beauty, weighing 1.21ct, with a grade of H and SI1.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.7 Carat Oval Curved Bypass Pave Shank 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your jewelry collection with this exceptional diamond ring featuring a stunning centerpiece of a oval diamond weighing 1.7.
Diamond, White Gold
$1,667Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Vivid Blue Sapphire Oval Cut 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Bvlgari Astrea Oval Cut Blue Sapphire 18k White Gold Bypass Ring.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,248Sale Price / item|20% Off
Toi et Moi 1ct Oval Emerald & Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Toi et Moi bypass ring is features a 1 carat two oval-shaped emeralds set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Cocktail Solitaire Bypass Ring - 14k Oval Cab 3.08ct Bezel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote. Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 3.08ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australia Total C...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bypass Pear Oval Natural Diamond Open Pave Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This bypass diamond ring features two pear-shaped natural diamonds set at open ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Nari Fine Jewels Oval Blue Topaz and Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
The band has a curvy bypass design, giving the ring a feminine and playful look.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Red Ruby Ellipse Oval Cut 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring 51
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Split Bypass Ring.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.51 Carat East-West Oval Halo Curved Bypass 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking centerpiece of a oval diamond weighing 1.51 , exuding exceptional brilliance and clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Oval Cut Ruby Gemstone & Halo Diamond Bypass Wrap Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Experience the unparalleled beauty and sophistication of this exquisite Natural Oval Ruby Gemstone Wrap Ring, accented with shimmering diamonds and meticulously crafted in luxurious ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Large Red Ruby Ellipse Oval Cut 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Split Bypass Ring.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.50 Carat East-West Oval Halo Curved Bypass 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking oval diamond center weighing 1.50, exuding exceptional brilliance and clarity.
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire Large Size Oval Cut Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Deep Blue Large Size Oval Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with 2 fine deep blue oval cut sapphires.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.03 Carat East-West Oval Halo Curved Bypass 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking centerpiece of a oval diamond weighing 1.03 , exuding exce...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Platinum 1.67ct Oval Cabochon Black Opal w/ Diamond Bypass Design Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Black Color w/ Wonderful Play of Green & Orange Colors - 1.46ct (exact - stamped) (14) Natural Genuine Diamon...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Modern Amethyst Gold Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large, fun, and impressive bypass-style ring featuring 10.86 carats of oval-shape amethyst!
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,980Sale Price|20% Off
Bypass Ruby & Diamond Ring in 900 Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Bypass Ruby & Diamond Ring in 900 Platinum This ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features red rubies in a sculptural bypass design. The rubies total approximately 1.5 carats ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2 Carat Pear and Oval Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring 18K White Gold Open Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Contemporary yet enduring, the design offers strong presence with a refined sense of proportion. This 18K white gold bypass ring showcases a sophisticated interplay of diamond shape...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,556Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant Tanzanite & Diamond Bypass Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Elegant Tanzanite & Diamond Bypass Ring in Platinum Crafted in platinum, this ring features a 1.43 carat oval tanzanite accented by a halo of round and oval diamonds totaling 0....
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.07ct Oval & Pear Diamond Bypass Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern natural multi diamond leaf motif bypass ring, yellow gold, bezel set, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 2.07 carats total 4 pear shape diamonds, 1.18 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Stone, Ruby and Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exceptional bypass ring is masterfully crafted in 18K white gold and designed to highlight two of the world’s most coveted gemstones. The piece features a 6.77-carat blue sapphi...
Ruby, Sapphire
Fancy Cognac Color Diamond Platinum Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking bypass ring featuring a 1.96 carat fancy cognac colored oval cut diamond beside a 0.76 carat VS quality colorless oval cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 1.71ctw Oval Royal Blue Sapphire w/ Diamond Halo Bypass Design Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Royal Blue Color- 8.1x6.4mm - 1.33ct (exact) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 2 Marquise w/ 12 Round...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Bulgari Burma Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
The bypass ring showcases a stunning 5.18-carat oval Burmese ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$10,033Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold 2.01 Ct Pear & Oval Diamond Bypass Open Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Dramatically modern and breathtakingly bold, this open bypass cocktail ring is crafted in 18K white gold with two graduating arms — one set with cascading pear-shaped diamonds, the o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1.88 Ct Pear & Oval Diamond Bypass Open Cocktail Bridal Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Effortlessly avant-garde, this stunning open bypass cocktail ring in 18K white gold features two sweeping arms — one lined with graduating pear-shaped diamonds, the other with gracef...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Oval-Shape Pink Sapphire and Baguette Ruby Rose Gold Bypass Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire- 2.35 Cts Ruby- 1.47 Cts
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage White Gold 1.1ct Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and elegant, this vintage bypass ring showcases a vivid oval-cut ruby at its center, glowing with rich pinkish-red color.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Diamond Bypass White Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Bypass Band Ring by Bulgari. With 1 Oval brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .50ct Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Width: 10mm Weight: 5...
Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold Two-Row 1.89 Ct Pear & Oval Diamond Open Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Luxuriously bold and architecturally stunning, this two-row open bypass ring in 18K white gold features an upper row of graduating pear-shaped diamonds and a lower row of graduating ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Oval Ruby Three Stone Bypass Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$2,100Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Pear Three Stone SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Bypass Ring 18k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Oval Pear Three Stone SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Bypass Ring 18k Rose Gold The ring showcases a three-stone bypass style, where the two arms of the band curve gently around the fing...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Pear Three Stone SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Oval Pear Three Stone SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Bypass Ring 14k Rose Gold The ring showcases a three-stone bypass style, where the two arms of the band curve gently around the fing...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Pink Sapphire: 0.89cttw Ring Size: 7 (please allow two extra shipping days for sizing requests) Weight: 5.68 grams
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 18k White Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring 0.86ctw
By Bulgari
Located in Tampa, FL
Bulgari 18k White Gold and Diamond Bypass Ring 0.86ctw Ring Metal - 18k White gold Weight - 6.68 Grams Finger Size - 5.5 US Hallmarks - Bvlgari / 750 / 0.86cts Diamonds -...
Diamond, White Gold
Rigoberto Double Citrine Bypass Ring Sterling/14k Yellow Gold
By Rigoberto
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Designer Rigoberto bypass ring with two citrine stones. A beautifully designed ring that manages to be both sleek and chunky at the same time. The different colored citrines look gre...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Amethyst & Blue Topaz Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Ring Summary ♥ Main Stone: Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz Stone Cut: Oval Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 20mm x 8mm Weight: 10 grams
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Bypass 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
An elegant 14 karat yellow gold bypass ring comprised of graceful open teardrops each terminating in two oval cut rubies trailing a row of three round brilliant white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 2.73tcw Paraiba Tourmaline & 0.75tcw Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bypass ring is crafted in 18k white gold and set with 2.73 carats total weight of Paraiba, a gemstone prized for its vivid neon-like color and exceptional rarity. Paraib...
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Garnet and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Garnet: 1 oval cut = 2.00ct Diamond: round cut = 0.18cttw Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 5.60 grams
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bypass Ring in 18k Rose Gold and Platinum with Ruby
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Bypass Ring in 18k Rose Gold and Platinum with Ruby Center Stone is 0.61ct Ruby Ruby Melee Total Carat Weight: 0.37ct White Diamonds totaling: 0.23ct Size 6 6.51 grams
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Pear-Cut Blue Sapphire Bypass Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful celebration of fluid lines and vibrant color, this contemporary bypass ring offers a sleek, asymmetrical silhouette that effortlessly frames the finger. The design brings...
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
18k White Gold Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Open Bypass Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
A mesmerising contemporary open bypass ring from, masterfully crafted in cool 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Substantial 18K White Gold Emerald Bypass Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald open ring in 18K gold with diamonds which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with oval cut emerald and diamonds stud...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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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