Antique 18K Gold Ring with Oval Moonstone Cabochon
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This antique ring features a luminous oval moonstone cabochon set in a warm 18K yellow gold mount.
Moonstone, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Ring with Cabochon-Cut Moonstones
Located in Berlin, BE
14k Yellow Gold Ring with Cabochon-Cut Moonstones Design: Abstract, fused structure Stones: 6 × Moonstones Cut: Cabochon A striking 14k yellow gold ring with an abstract, fluid d...
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Adularia Moonstone Silver Ring Cabochon Blue Natural Certificate Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Rhodium-plated silver ring with natural fine quality Adularia Moonstone gemstone origin - Sri Lanka moonstone measurements - 0.12 х 0.16 х 0.24 in / 3 х 4 х 6 mm moonstone weight - 0...
Moonstone, Silver
Moonstone Adularia Gold Ring Pearly White Cabochon Stone
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Moonstone Adularia moonstone origin - India stone measurements - 0.16 х 0.20 х 0.28 in / 4 х 5 х 7 mm stone weight - 0.9 carats ring weight - 4.49 g...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Big Moonstone Adularia Ring Natural Cabochon Clear Gem Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Adularia Moonstone moonstone origin - India stone measurements - 0.63 х 0.83 in / 16 х 21 mm stone weight - 17.5 carats ring weight - 11.4 grams ring size - ...
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Adularia Moonstone Silver Ring Cabochon fine quality wedding anniversary gift
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural fine quality Adularia Moonstone cabochon-cut gemstone origin - India moonstone measurements - 0.12 х 0.2 х 0.28 in / 3 х 5 х 7 mm moonstone weight - 0.7 cara...
Moonstone, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Orange Moonstone Overlap Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Gold elevates a rare shade of moonstone in this ring. The gem known for its shimmering effect, is featured in the variation of orange. 18k yellow gold whirls into prongs to hold the ...
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Solid Platinum Large 10.31ctw Cabochon Moonstone w/ Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone- Large Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Grayish White Color - 14.3x12.1mm (approx.) - 10.1ct (exact) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Bril...
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
Vintage Moonstone Cabochon Diamond 14K Yellow White Gold Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
In the centre of the ring head there is an intense blue moonstone cabochon in a setting with four claws that form the corners of an imaginary square.
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, White Gold
Steven Battelle 9.6 Carats Cabochon Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A blue shimmering oval 11 x 13 mm rainbow moonstone cabochon is set horizontally surrounded by "pasir" fine granulation in this wonderful piece.
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 38.8 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon Gold Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An elegant 15 x 26 mm cushion shaped rainbow moonstone cabochon is held in an ancient inspired "4 point with spirals" Steven Battelle accented 18K bezel atop a wide and comfortable d...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Revival Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon Yellow Gold Split Band Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: New Era: Art Nouveau Revival Year: New Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Rainbow Moonstone: Cut: Cabochon Color: White, with flashes of blue & purple Ring Size: 7.5, sizable Rise A...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piramid Cabochon Grey Moonstone in 18k White Gold ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Piramid Cabouchon Grey Moonstone in 18k white Gold ring Beautiful nude colour gems rings in different 5 stones with matching pendants Pink Quartz in rose gold Calcedony in white gol...
Chalcedony, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Orange Moonstone & Champagne Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains 1 round cabochon cut orange moonstone, 17.61ct.
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Style Oval Shape Cabochon Moonstone Engagement 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Weight: 3.70 g. (approx. total weight) Gemstones Type: Moonstone Shape: Oval Cabochon Size: 9 x 7 mm.
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Textured 18K Cabochon Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, the design centers on a luminous high-domed cabochon moonstone whose soft, shifting glow feels both architectural and ethereal.
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 19.67 Carat Cabochon Oval Moonstone Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Extremely Elegant Handmade Oval Cabochon Moonstone Engagement Ring. Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750.
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone Yellow Gold Ring Gem Report Round Cabochon Engagement Minimalism
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Adularia Moonstone round cabochon moonstone origin - Sri Lanka stone measurements - 0.12 х 0.16 х 0.16 in / 3 х 4 х 4 mm stone weight - 0.34 carats ...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone Gold Ring Natural Madagascar Cabochon Fossil Grey Mens Ring Art Nouvea
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with natural Moonstone cabochon Moonstone origin - Madagascar stone measurements - 0.24 х 0.31 х 0.31 in / 6 х 8 х 8 mm stone weight - 3.30 carats ring size - 7.25 US r...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Teardrop moonstone silver minimalistic ring, 5 size moonstone ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
13x10x5 silver ring Rare stone, only one deposit in the world Size: 13x9x4 mm US size: 5 Origin: Sri Lanka Moonstone enhances intuition, promotes inspiration, success and good for...
Moonstone, Silver
White Oval Shape Cabochon Moonstone with Amethyst & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
One of the most unique rings we’ve ever made! This moonstone ring features a 1.5-carat oval cabochon moonstone with amethyst and rose-cut diamonds. 14K Yellow Gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cabochon Moonstone Domed Cocktail Ring with Blue Sapphire Halo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5 Introducing our cabochon moonstone domed cocktail ring, a mesmerizing piece that effortlessly combines timeless elegance with modern flair.
Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
Moonstone with Cabochon Aquamarine Ring set in 14K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Moonstone 14.98 carats with Cabochon Aquamarine 8.91 carats Ring set in 14K White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.9 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 17.5 grams "We first open...
Aquamarine, Moonstone, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Moonstone Nugget Open Coral Style Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color - 12.9x8.6mm (approx.)
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Oval Cabochon Moonstone & Round Aquamarine 14K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An approximately 5 carat oval cabochon moonstone measuring 12 x 10mm is set at center in a 14K white gold vintage cocktail ring with 7 round aquamarine accent stones, weighing 4.40 g...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Cabochon Moonstone and Diamond White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Cabochon Moonstone and Diamond White Gold Statement Ring the most exquisite and outstanding moonstone ring, she truly is a statement piece!
Diamond, Moonstone, White Gold
Large Moonstone Silver Ring Oval Cabochon White Blue Gemstone Vintage ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Large silver ring with natural Adularia Moonstone moonstone origin - India moonstone measurements - 0.16 х 0.39 х 0.47 in / 4 х 10 х 12 mm ring weight - 7.94 grams ring size - 8.75 US
Moonstone, Silver
Moonstone Gold Ring Clear Round Cabochon Gem Fantasy Band Shape Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
14k gold ring with natural adularia Moonstone moonstone origin - Madagascar stone measurements - 0.2 х 0.24 х 0.24 in / 5 х 6 х 6 mm stone weight - 1.10 carats ring size - 7.25 US ri...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Moonstone White Gold Ring Oval Cabochon Gem Engagement Art Nouveau style
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Adularia Moonstone moonstone origin - Madagascar stone measurements - 0.12 х 0.16 х 0.28 in / 3 х 4 х 7 mm stone weight - 0.59 carats ring size - 6.5...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Le Vian Oval Cabochon Moonstone Cocktail Ring with Sapphire & Diamond Accents
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A mesmerizing oval moonstone cabochon takes center stage, showcasing its ethereal adularescence that shimmers with every movement.
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with 21.84 Carat Cabochon Rainbow Moonstone
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
A Beautiful 21.84 Carat oval cabochon cut Rainbow Moonstone of Brazilian origin, in 18 Karat yellow gold weighing 6.2 grams.
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone, Carve Jade, Cabochon Ruby, Diamond Butterfly Rings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Moonstone 4.31 carats, Cabochon Ruby 0.12 carat, Jade 6.45 carats, Diamond 0.48 carat Rings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 3.5 cm Length: 2.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total We...
Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Cabochon Moonstone & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Moonstone Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian cluster ring showcases a stunning cabochon moonstone at its heart, radiating a captivating play of light.
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rainbow Moonstone Pear Cabochon 22K Gold One of a Kind Ring, Talkative 2024
By Talkative
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Editions Ring hand-fabricated in Japan by Talkative Marotta featuring a magical, ethereal 9.48 carat near-transparent rainbow moonstone cabochon with exceptional depth ...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Moonstone Cabochon Silver Ivy Ring Fine jewelry gift anniversary
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural Moonstone Blue Adularia ring in blackened silver Moonstone origin - Tanzania Moonstone measurements - 0.47 х 0.63 in / 12 х 16 mm stone weight - 15 carats ring size - 8.5 US ...
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cat's Eye Moonstone Topaz Yellow Gold Ring Chatoyant Cabochon London Blue Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
14k yellow gold ring with natural moonstone with chatoyant (cat's eye effect) and 40 topaz "London blue" gemstones origin - India moonstone measurements - 9 х 14 х 19 in / 9 х 14 х ...
Moonstone, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Brushed Yellow Gold Signet Ring with 12.06 Carat Cabochon Cut Moonstone
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful 12.06 carat round cabochon cut Moonstone of Brazilian origin, in 18 Karat brushed yellow gold weighing 6.4 gram.
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 10k Rosy Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Moonstone Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White w/ Gray Overtones Color - 17.5x12.7mm (approx.)
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 10k Rose & Yellow Gold Buckle Ring with a Moonstone Cabochon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco ring. In 10k rose and yellow golds. With a stylized buckle head and a bezel set moonstone cabochon.
Moonstone, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Moonstone & Diamond Cocktail Ring 1 center moonstone approximately 14.29 cts & 22 round cut diamonds approximately .17 cts set in 14k yellow gold. Ring Size: 5.75 Resizable free o...
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9KT Gold Moonstone Ring, Oval Cabochon, Circa 1970s, UK O
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage 9KT gold ring dating to the 1970s, set with an oval moonstone to the centre.
Natural Pearl, 9k Gold
14k White Gold 3.54ctw Gorgeous Oval Cabochon Cut Blue Moonstone & Diamonds Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 9.7x7.5mm - 3.54ctw (exact) (16) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set ...
Diamond, Moonstone, White Gold
1970’s 18K Moonstone Modernism Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
1970’s 18K Moonstone Modernism Abstract Ring. Stunning Ring with two oval cabochon moonstones bezel set each within a groove like quadrilateral setting, plain tapered mount.
Moonstone, 18k Gold
14K Gold Garnet Beads Moonstone Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
14K Gold Garnet Beads Moonstone Ring Approximate Dimensions: 6.75 (Ring Size) 18.42 mm (Width) x 18.12 mm (Depth) (Moonstone) 16.0 grams in weight. ** All dimensions listed above a...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 2 Carat Moonstone Bezel Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 10K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Oval Cabochon Natural Moonstone Carat Weight: Approximately 2 Carats Ring Size: 6.25 Ring Weight: 2.4 Grams Item Bar...
Moonstone, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone and Blue Zircon Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted inn silver with a center Moonstone and surrounding Round cut Blue Zircons. Size 5 1/2, resizable
Moonstone, Blue Zircon, Silver
Vintage Greek Moonstone 14K Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Measurements: The size is 8 1/2 US and can be sized for a fee. This cabochon moonstone measures 12mm round. The rings width on the front is 17mm.
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Cabochon Ruby 4.26 carats with Moonstone 1.68 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold S
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.26 carats with Moonstone 1.68 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 10.06 grams "We first opened door...
Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Moonstone Ring Black Enamel Cabuchon Coctail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moonstone Ring Black Enamel Cabuchon Coctail Ring J Dauphin A 14k gold plated brass cocktail ring featuring a large oval natural moonstone cabochon.
Moonstone, Brass, Enamel, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Style Moonstone Silver Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau style moonstone silver plaque ring, circa 1920. This bold ring is designed in silver as an oblong shape, with a fretwork cutout of leaf design and set with two round ...
Moonstone, Silver
Moonstone Adularia Yellow Gold Ring Natural
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Adularia Moonstone moonstone origin - Sri Lanka moonstone measurements - 5 х 5 х 7 in / 5 х 5 х 7 mm stone weight - 1.2 carats ring weight - 4.72 gr...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 25.0 Carat Moonstone and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Platinum, American. Excellent condition. This ring is a beautiful example of American Art Deco cocktail rings. Today, the look is catwalk to sidewalk American girl gla...
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
Steven Battelle 19.9 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An incredible 12 x 16 mm oval rainbow moonstone cabochon flashes blue in all kinds of lighting as it is set horizontally within an artisan handcrafted 18K gold ring.
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 5.3 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A superb quality 10 x 12 mm oval rainbow moonstone cabochon is surrounded by a double row of "line texture" stepped 18K gold in this beautiful ring design.
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Antique Moonstone, Sapphire & Diamond Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An exquisite ring centered with a luminous orthoclase moonstone cabochon, encircled by a refined halo of alternating blue sapphires and rose cut diamonds, all mounted in 18 karat gold.
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Moonstone and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stylish 9carat gold ring holds a moonstone cabochon surrounded by a glossy gold frame and split shoulders.
Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold
Paul Binder Hyper Modern Moonstone & Diamond Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Paul Binder, Zurich, Switzerland. A rare ring by one of the most celebrated goldsmith of the seventies and the eighties. This Swiss Modern ring featering an 11.0...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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