18.00 Carat Ethiopian Cabochon Opal Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Amazing Ethiopian opal and diamond ring. Spectacular 17 millimeter round high dome cabochon of approximately 18.00 carats, sits in a 14k yellow gold setting with a double halo of rou...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Nephrite Jade Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love finding vintage jade rings!! Rings Details Material: 14K Rose Gold Era: Retro 1940 - 1960 Head Length: 21.3mm Head Width: 18mm Head Height: 9.6mm Shank Width: 2.7mm W...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Green Jade Yellow Gold Ring Natural Nephrite Cat's Eye Effect Cabochon
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold ring with natural green Jade (fine quality green Nephrite) nephrite origin - Ural Mountains stone weight - 9 carats stone measurements - 0.31 х 0.39 х 0.55 in / 8 х 1...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Vintage Onyx Cameo Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are thrilled to have this beauty! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Head Width: 20mm Head Height: 4.5mm Shank Width: 1.9mm Weight: 5.8 Grams Finger Size: 5 Sizable Upon Requ...
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.20 Carat Natural Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.20 Carat Natural Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a Cabochon Blue Sapphire that weighs 4.10 carats set in the center of the ring.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,197Sale Price|20% Off
21.52 Carat Cabochon Pink Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold Dragons Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.02 Carats of White Diamonds. This Ring has a 21.50 Carats (4.30 Grams) Cabochon Cut Pink Coral.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.5 Carat Oval Garnet Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in New York, NY
This classic cocktail ring features a stunning oval natural Garnet cabochon with two stones of Citrine stones . The Garnet is 10.5 carats and is estate Piece with no color enhanceme...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k pink gold ring with turquoise - 11.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold ring set with turquoise - ring size US. 8.5 - EU. 18.5 (58) detailed description: the top of the ring is 2.3 cm wide by 1.1 cm high ring size US 8.5 - EU. 18.5 (58),...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
$962Sale Price / item|44% Off
Opal and Diamonds 14k Gold Ring. Round Halo Opal Gold Ring!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Everyday opal ring. 14k gold ring with opal. Opal Wedding Ring.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Cabochon Onyx and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking black onyx and diamond ring makes a bold and sophisticated statement, centered around a large, generously proportioned cushion-shaped black onyx that commands the compo...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Pink Coral Opal and Pearl Cabochon cluster ring. Navette Peach coral Opal
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 6 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Coral Gem color: Orange Band color: Gold Beautiful Coral Opal and Pearl Sweet cluster ring. Condition: Shows no visible...
Oval Green Jade Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon green jade ring, bezel set in 14k yellow gold.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Oval Carnelian & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold vintage 14K gold statement ring showcasing a richly colored oval carnelian cabochon measuring approximately 15mm x 11.5mm, embraced by an artistic open-flow claw design.
Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s 4.61 Carat Cabochon Cut Amber and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage cabochon cut amber ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large 14K Gold Lapis Lazuli Diamonds Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Large 14K Gold Lapis Lazuli Diamonds Ring Mounted with a sizeable 30 (+/- approx.)
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Queens, NY
14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, featuring one bezel set oval cabochon ruby weighing approx. 3.40 carats, further adorned with 36 pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,200 / item
Vintage 14k Jade Carved Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Weight 5.07g Jade Carved Ring Size 5.5 Measurements 0.76in x 0.80in
Jade
$4,291Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Turquoise Yellow Gold Dragons Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 16.00 Carats (3.20 Grams) Oval Cabochon Cut Natural Turquoise.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Oval Cabochon Black Onyx .60ctw Pave Diamond Center Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 9.4 Grams Ring Size: 10 (Measured on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.)
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage ring crafted in 14K white gold, showcasing an impressive 19.50-carat cabochon sapphire as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat Huge Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage Unisex
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Large size Emerald cabochon 18 Carat Emerald , Estate with no color enhancement. Gold: 14 Karat White gold , Weight: 10.6 gram with stone simple ring , ...
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.10 Carat Star Cabochon Ruby Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic mid-century 1960's men's ring. 1 oval cabochon purplish red display asterism star ruby, approx. 5.1cts GIA Certificate # 2231070906 Size 7 and sizable 14k yellow gold Tes...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peruvian Pink Opal Flower Oval Green Onyx Cabochon Solid 14K Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carved Peruvian Pink Opal Flower measuring 30x38 mm. with in the center an Oval Green Onyx cabochon size 5x7 mm set in solid 14 Kt yellow gold is mounted on top of a 14 Kt. yellow go...
Onyx, Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.00 Carat Cabochon White Opal & Diamond Golden Leaf Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
Accented by a vintage cabochon white opal weighing 1.00 carat. Finely made with a beautifully designed mounting with a leaf motif made of 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear-Cut Garnet Cabochon and Pavé Serpentine Band In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Evoke the timeless power and mystery of the serpent with this breathtaking 14KT gold ring. A true masterpiece of sculptural jewelry, this piece features a bold, bypass design that wr...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
29.40 Carat Solitaire Oval Cabochon Green Nephrite Jade Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone: Nephrite Nephrite Count: 1 Nephrite Cut: Oval Cabochon Nephrite Total Carat Weight: 29.40 carats Nephrite Color: Light Green Ring Weight: 19.1 g...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with moonstone 14k yellow gold 12.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with moonstone - ring size US 8.5 - EU 18.5 (58) detailed description: the top of the ring is approximately 9.0 mm wide by 1.1 cm high weight 12.0 grams ...
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Aquamarine 14K Two-Tone Ribbon Filigree Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning 14K white gold filigree, aquamarine ring—with tiny yellow gold ribbons surrounding the setting! The aquamarine measures 13.25mm x 6mm, with a classic beautiful ligh...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intricate Oriental Ring with Cabochon Rubies, Sapphires, and Other Gemstones
Located in Berlin, BE
This stunning and intricate oriental ring showcases a delightful array of cabochon-cut gemstones, each carefully selected to highlight the beauty and craftsmanship of this exquisite ...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, ...
16.00 Carat Round Cabochon Aquamarine Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful highly translucent 16.00 carat cabochon aqua in a classic 1950's bezel set ring. The striking round cabochon aquamarine stone, with its mesmerizing blue hue reminiscent of ...
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Sapphire Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 7 (resizing available) Total Weight: 13.0 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Star Sapphire Shape: Oval Cut: ...
Star Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is a refined and highly appealing jade design, combining the timeless beauty of jadeite jade with 0.24 carats total weight of diamonds in a warm 14k yellow gold setting. Ja...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,749 / item
Vintage inspired oval ruby, pearl 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval ruby ring. 14k gold ring Total weight: 2.30 g. Genuine ruby: Oval cabochon cut, weight - 1.20 ct, transparent, red color.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Ring with coral 14k yellow gold 17.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold ring set with a cabochon-cut coral – 17.4 grams – ring size US 7 - EU 17.25 (54) Detailed description: The top of the ring is oval, 4.0 cm by 2.5 cm wide and 1.2 cm high.
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Red Ruby Cabochon Cluster Diamond Pave Rose Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Experience the exquisite craftsmanship with this captivating ring, this remarkable piece features a spherical design, encrusted with vibrant pink red rubies meticulously set to creat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold With Teardrop Sapphire Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold With Teardrop Sapphire Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents 0.25 Total Diamond Weight. Size 9 7.35 grams total weight. *This ring can be resized at your local jew...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K Gold Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring Approximate Dimensions: 7 (Ring Size) 1.25 inches (Length) 15.66 - 11.78 mm (center opal) Approx. 1.36 Carats (Diamond) 16.5 grams i...
White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Le Vian Oval Cabochon Moonstone Cocktail Ring with Sapphire & Diamond Accents
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This piece is in very good estate condition and has been professionally cleaned and polished. Ring Size: 5 Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstone: Moonstone Gemstone Carat Weight: 9.38 ctw...
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Carved Jade Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We love the hand carved details & rich green hue! Ring Details Era: Retro 1940 - 1960 Material: 14K Yellow Gold Head Length: 21.4mm Head Width: 16.4mm Head Height: 4.9mm Shank Width...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Cut Amethyst Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Amethyst: oval cabochon cut = 8.15cttw Ring Size: 6.75 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 7.20 grams
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 14mm Tiger Eye Ring 14K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Men's 14K Gold 14mm Tiger Eye Ring Size 9.25 Tiger eye stone brings good luck to the wearer. It's a powerful stone that can focus the mind and it is also useful for healing psychosom...
Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Coral Ring 14 Karat Gold Salmon Coral Cabochon, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent original Art Nouveau Ring with a beautiful natural Salmon Coral Cabochon set in a stunning Art Nouveau design in 14 Karat Gold. The ring is a masterpiece of th...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
7 Carat Oval Cut Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 7 Carat Oval Cut Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 7 7 Carat of Pink Tourmaline oval shape surrounded by nice gold design. Gold: 14 Karat Yellow...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cabochon Cocktail ring with hand carved aquamarine and diamonds in Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
The ring is made in 14K yellow gold and is an interesting mix of colors.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cocktail Opal & Diamond Ring in 14k yellow gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Cocktail Opal & Diamond Ring in 14k yellow gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features four prong-set opals arranged in a classic cocktail silhouette. The opals to...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Lavender Jade Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 7.2 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemston...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,746Sale Price|25% Off
GIA 15.27 Carat Estate Blue Cabochon Sapphire Diamonds Cluster 14 Karat Ring
Located in New York, NY
Estate Vintage GIA 15.27ct Cabochon Blue Sapphire Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,798Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.10 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Milgrain Opal & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Milgrain Opal & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an oval white opal set in a prong setting, framed by a halo of round diamond...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist Quartz & Diamond Ring in 14k yellow gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Modernist Quartz & Diamond Ring in 14k yellow gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a prong-set grey cat’s-eye quartz showcased in a modernist design. The qu...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Halo Jade & Garnet Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Halo Jade & Garnet Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a red jade cabochon center stone framed by a halo of prong-set red garnets.
Garnet, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Jade Ring Size 6.75 #24292
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorgeous 14K gold ring decorated with a beautiful cabochon oval jade stone!
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with citrine 14k gold and silver 13.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold and silver ring set with cabochon-cut citrine - ring size US 10.25 - EU 20(63) Detailed description: The top of the ring is oval, 2.7 cm by 2.4 cm wide and 1.3 cm hig...
Citrine, 14k Gold, Silver
Natural Lavender Violet Oval Cabochon Jade Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful & Natural Jade The ring is 14K Yellow Gold The Oval Cabochon is Natural Lavender Jade The top of the ring measures 0.75" x 0.75" The ring is a size 4.5, sizable.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Opal Dome Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage opal cluster ring!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Retro 1940 - 1960 Head Width: 18.2mm Head Height: 12mm Shank Width: 2.4mm Weight: 5.2 Gram...
Opal, Gold, 14k 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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